Matt Granger “The Nikon Guy” Dumps Nikon (Page 12): AMEN brother, AMEN.

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Mac wrote:

I guess those who are easily influenced by what other people do will give this a great deal of thought.
For me, since this has absolutely no affect on me in any way, I don’t care what he does or doesn’t do.

AMEN brother, AMEN.

Saby Loc: Tamarac FL

digitalnut wrote:

What are your feelings about this? Do you think he is doing the right thing and have you also done this or have thought about dumping all your Nikon gear? Curious to hear your thoughts and opinions. Nikon certainly is behind in the mirrorless category in my opinion. They also don’t seem to be, nor will they be, supporting the crop sensor photographers in the future with mirrorless cameras or glass.

My D7200 works just fine for me just that its starting to get heavy and lenses are too. A lot switch to Sony but their lenses are almost the size of Nikon or Cannon. Fugi is lighter with smaller lighter lenses and becoming a front runner. I think in time all of these cameras will be only for pros. iPhone with aps. can do just about all the pros do and winning top awards at camera clubs.

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

Saby wrote:

My D7200 works just fine for me just that its starting to get heavy and lenses are too. A lot switch to Sony but their lenses are almost the size of Nikon or Cannon. Fugi is lighter with smaller lighter lenses and becoming a front runner. I think in time all of these cameras will be only for pros. iPhone with aps. can do just about all the pros do and winning top awards at camera clubs.

It still baffles me as to why a hobbyist would dump all of their gear accumulated over many years and at a substantial loss just because of weight or perceived IQ improvement. Seems like a better way to avoid such an expense. A pro does it for financial reasons to produce more revenue with more modern equipment. Also has tax right offs thru depreciation, etc. A hobbyist has neither. Matt Granger periodically does this. He also gets a lot of press from people like us.

Bill_de Loc: US

ronpier wrote:

It still baffles me as to why a hobbyist would dump all of their gear accumulated over many years and at a substantial loss just because of weight or perceived IQ improvement.

A neighbor (and good friend) asked why I spent so much money for an expensive lens. I used it to take a picture of his $200,000 motor home and when I gave him the print I asked him the same question. His response, with a smile on his face, "Point taken".

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JD750 Loc: SoCal

Bill_de wrote:

A neighbor (and good friend) asked why I spent so much money for an expensive lens. I used it to take a picture of his $200,000 motor home and when I gave him the print I asked him the same question. His response, with a smile on his face, "Point taken".

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Saby Loc: Tamarac FL

When you are 83.fit and photography is your hobby from the late 50’s darkroom you name it.I did not throw out my old gear. Sold my darkroom before digital and my daughter has my old cameras and glass with her antique cameras. Today’s cameras are heavy and I use my tripod more

CWGordon

To each his own, or sumpin’ like that.

gfpresley Loc: Florida

I did the same thing.
Nikon today is not the same as the "ole" Nikon.
Customer Service is "serviced" by newbies who do not have a clue about the products. I have spent countless hours on the phone trying to get answers to product-related questions and have been very frustrated with these experiences.
Their products are clunky and old style.
They are late to the mirrorless trend.
Take a look at their "ambassadors" - that tells you something about their priorities, etc.
You are free to own whatever product you want, but my money is not on Nikon (anymore)

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Agreed I’ve been a Nikon shooters in Since 1970 I’m not about to dump my Nikon D8 50 and 25 Nikon high-quality lenses

rmorrison1116 wrote:

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gwilliams6

The latest, coming from Nikon

Nikon Z8 / Z9 to replace the Nikon D6 with 14fps burst… and 60MP sensor? (60mp sensor bought from Sony)

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/uk/news/nikon-z8-z9-to-replace-the-nikon-d6-with-14fps-burst-and-60mp-sensor?utm_source=Selligent&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=22722&utm_content=03+September+2020+DCW+Newsletter+&utm_term=300076&m_i=xugCeZF7oSDoZeoGC5XtJNdrmZBSik9d5qGAJAAv0HElFoH0%2BVEvUBi_jJfXKO9vSwvKnfVjqiC1lDeF3BR6BskVyGH3Jf&M_BT=45069176826

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

Bill_de wrote:

A neighbor (and good friend) asked why I spent so much money for an expensive lens. I used it to take a picture of his $200,000 motor home and when I gave him the print I asked him the same question. His response, with a smile on his face, "Point taken".

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I can understand spending a lot of money on a lens or even a camera. But to dump all of your gear and totally start over again at a substantial loss/ cost? It still baffles me. This is a hobby, not a business. Maybe having other primary financial obligations cause me to look at it differently. IMO

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

rmorrison1116 wrote:

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All very good points.

Oly

This was definitely an ad. Who cares what he shoots, where he shoots and his choice. I have used everything from a "Brownie" to my current Nikon.

If Jordan played ball in Converse shoes instead of Nike's, would he be a stumbling no shot fool on the court?

Perhaps it is the result we are looking for, not an ad. Cheap imitation of the worlds best photographers.

I suppose Hasselblad and all other high end cameras should be thrown out also. For Google "News" to run the " He is getting rid of all his Nikon products", for two weeks seems like someone got a check.

Will he get rid of his Chevy to buy a ford? $45,000.00 Value. They both do the same thing, it is the skill of the driver to coax handling, speed, out of the equipment. May I suggest buying my Kodak brown box?