Time for an upgrade
Sep 25, 2019 14:46:47 #
After many years of using my Nikon D40X it is time to move on to an FX. I was looking at some expensive new glass for nature and birding, maybe a 600 mm and it seemed silly to not not upgrade the camera body as if I upgraded later the lens may not be fully compatible.
I guess my question is I am looking at the D850 and the D5. Is there something about D5 that makes it worth the extra $$ ? Also the Z 6 and Z 7 is the mirror less a game changer?
I am not a pro but love nature and photography. I no longer work and spend a lot of time in Florida many local, state and federal parks and refuges.
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I guess my question is I am looking at the D850 and the D5. Is there something about D5 that makes it worth the extra $$ ? Also the Z 6 and Z 7 is the mirror less a game changer?
I am not a pro but love nature and photography. I no longer work and spend a lot of time in Florida many local, state and federal parks and refuges.
Take only pictures,
Leave only footprints
Cat Islander
Sep 25, 2019 14:52:21 #
There are certainly features of the D5 to make it's worth the extra money but of course if you don't want or need it you don't have to buy it. In my opinion if you have money for the 600mm the D5 isn't all that expensive.
If you consider the Z then you should also consider lenses for them. You can use F mount lenses on them but since you don't have any lenses I would wait until Nikon or third party makes lenses in the right focal length for them.
Mirrorless is a game changer or not you have to check them out for yourself.
If you consider the Z then you should also consider lenses for them. You can use F mount lenses on them but since you don't have any lenses I would wait until Nikon or third party makes lenses in the right focal length for them.
Mirrorless is a game changer or not you have to check them out for yourself.
Sep 25, 2019 15:17:04 #
Sep 25, 2019 15:28:45 #
The main difference between the D5 and other Nikon models is the build. The D5 is an industrial strength camera built to take considerable punishment and keep on recording images. It is mainly a photojournalist camera, not a hobbyist camera. If you want a darn good camera that offers more functionality than most people will ever use and is very well built, go for the D850.
Sep 25, 2019 16:00:12 #
Thanks for the input. I do fit the hobbyists profile. 20 years ago I bought an F5, I was a darkroom purest that thought film and slides were here to stay. I now have a large collection of useless film cameras and equipment that weigh a ton. I found cheaper to buy my D40x than having the F5 retrofitted with a digital back.
Just trying to no buy something that will be obsolete anytime soon.
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Just trying to no buy something that will be obsolete anytime soon.
Take only pictures,
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Cat Islander
Sep 25, 2019 17:04:23 #
[quote=Cat Islander] Just trying to not buy something that will be obsolete anytime soon.
Unfortunately, that's not going to happen. I just recently upgraded from a Sony Alpha 850 that I've been using for the last 6 years to a Sony A7RIII. At 42mp it's worlds ahead of the 850. The A7RIV has just arrived with a 61mp sensor. Just like cell phones there's always something new coming down the pike.
Unfortunately, that's not going to happen. I just recently upgraded from a Sony Alpha 850 that I've been using for the last 6 years to a Sony A7RIII. At 42mp it's worlds ahead of the 850. The A7RIV has just arrived with a 61mp sensor. Just like cell phones there's always something new coming down the pike.
Sep 25, 2019 17:06:20 #
The wrong brand is the thing that prohibits most photographers from reaching their full potential.
Sep 25, 2019 17:18:56 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
The wrong brand is the thing that prohibits most photographers from reaching their full potential.
Where do you come up with this sillyness? Do you make this stuff up?
Sep 25, 2019 17:37:05 #
Cat Islander wrote:
Thanks for the input. I do fit the hobbyists profile. 20 years ago I bought an F5, I was a darkroom purest that thought film and slides were here to stay. I now have a large collection of useless film cameras and equipment that weigh a ton. I found cheaper to buy my D40x than having the F5 retrofitted with a digital back.
Just trying to no buy something that will be obsolete anytime soon.
Take only pictures,
Leave only footprints
Cat Islander
Just trying to no buy something that will be obsolete anytime soon.
Take only pictures,
Leave only footprints
Cat Islander
I bought my first digital camera about 20 years ago and I still have it and it still works. It's only 3 megapixels but it produces pretty good images, for 3 megapixels. My current everyday shooter has just over 30 megapixels and I have a DSLR that has around 51 megapixels that I use when I need the high resolution. I also still shoot with cameras that have less than 25 megapixels and get excellent results. You don't need the most megapixels to get good images. As far as obsolete, based on today's technology, a two year old camera may be considered obsolete, but as long as it's capable of recording decent images, what's obsolete.
The big question you'd need to answer before receiving worthwhile recommendations is, who much do you want to spend?!
Are you looking for an interchangeable lens camera? Are you looking for a high end pocket camera? Do you care if it's mirrorless (MILC)? Are you looking for full frame or crop sensor? Do you have a preferred manufacturer?
Sep 25, 2019 17:37:34 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
Where do you come up with this sillyness? Do you make this stuff up?
There's probably an app for that.
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Sep 25, 2019 17:39:45 #
Bill_de wrote:
There's probably an app for that.
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Really...! 😀
Sep 25, 2019 17:40:49 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
The wrong brand is the thing that prohibits most photographers from reaching their full potential.
I think you’re right on this one.
Sep 25, 2019 19:31:56 #
Sep 25, 2019 19:38:09 #
Cat Islander wrote:
After many years of using my Nikon D40X it is time... (show quote)
Unless you are a full-blown professional sports photographer, you are likely to get more value out of the D850, especially with a 600mmF4 for birding and a bunch of other great lenses for everything else.
Sep 25, 2019 20:09:51 #
There are three things the D5 does extremely well, in fact, as good or better than any other body in existence: 14 FPS (vs the D850’s 7), almost a full stop better low light high ISO performance than the D850, and built like a tank. For that you get half the resolution at 2+x the price. Only you can decide which best fits your needs and shooting style.
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