Improving my gear
Mar 29, 2021 10:43:56 #
It all comes down to whether your decision dilemma is accompanied by an acute case of GAS. If not, at least price out the repair before reaching for a credit card or checkbook.
Mar 29, 2021 12:07:48 #
The OP obviously likes the new mirrorless system and anything short of that won't make him happy. Besides I don't think he earns money from the gear so what's the reason not to go for it? There is no need to figure the return on investment.
Mar 29, 2021 12:11:57 #
My first thought was what damage was done to existing stuff. Send in the camera and lens with request for estimate for repairs. That would tell you more than you know now.
Mar 29, 2021 12:14:30 #
JFCoupe
Loc: Kent, Washington
I interpret that you would have the resources to move to mirrorless. I have had Olympus gear for about four years now and find it meets my needs.
A friend who has been a professional for about 40 years and a Canon shooter recently sold his 5D Mk IV and bought the Canon R5. The photos he has posted have been amazing, so given your normal photography interests a full frame mirrorless, Canon or Nikon, will more than meet your expectations.
For most of us, the normal course of action would be to have the lens and body checked out for damage and have the damaged filter removed. I dropped two Canon Zooms and they were repaired and work as good as new after repairs were made.
A friend who has been a professional for about 40 years and a Canon shooter recently sold his 5D Mk IV and bought the Canon R5. The photos he has posted have been amazing, so given your normal photography interests a full frame mirrorless, Canon or Nikon, will more than meet your expectations.
For most of us, the normal course of action would be to have the lens and body checked out for damage and have the damaged filter removed. I dropped two Canon Zooms and they were repaired and work as good as new after repairs were made.
Mar 29, 2021 12:44:36 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
Question for you, the day before the big drop were you considering scraping this system for a a new mirrorless system? If you were then thats the answer. If you weren't then get it fixed. The technology changes so quick a year or two pause not the worse thing in world
Mar 29, 2021 16:41:15 #
It depends on the value you put on your images, where you take them and your skill level. I won’t be going back to see the sites in India or China again. I have some great images but wish my keeper rate was higher. 20 to 40% more 5 star keepers is worth the switching costs IMO. Still enjoying my D600 but if I plan a big trip I will upgrade.
Mar 29, 2021 16:47:46 #
Honestly, how do you 'upgrade' from industry standard 24MP inside a do everything well D750? Even removing the mirror is but a minor impact.
Mar 29, 2021 18:22:32 #
Richard B Whiting wrote:
Hi one and all! I am torn between two big changes... (show quote)
Where was your lens hood ???
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Mar 29, 2021 20:29:18 #
rmalarz wrote:
Well, for starters, why would that be exciting? Secondly, why not have the filter removed? It's a heck of a lot less expensive to do a minor repair to the lens, if needed than purchasing an entirely new kit, for whatever excitement that may arouse.
--Bob
--Bob
Mar 29, 2021 23:04:08 #
Why not rent a mirrorless camera to try out. If you don't like it, get the D750 checked out and get the lens fixed.
will
will
Apr 7, 2021 19:59:39 #
Thank you all very much! I intend to try repair and recheck for lens and body. By the way I am shocked to learn the heavy metal lens bent so bad that there is a focal indentation which fused with UV filter can be fixed. Thanks again!!! Rich
May 7, 2021 18:14:57 #
Hi one and all and thanks for your input. I felt like I owed you some feedback. As I described at the start I dropped my D750 and it landed on the rim of the lens producing a local indentation and thus fusing rim of lens to IV filter that was in place. I followed those who suggested repair and it turned out great. I went to my favorite photo shop(Schillers in St Louis)and they were able in reshape the lens and remove the IV filter. Then by force threading a new uv filter the original threads on the lens reopened. The lens and camera appear to work properly and it only cost me the price of a new I’ve filter! Richard B Whiting
May 7, 2021 18:48:52 #
May 7, 2021 21:23:09 #
Richard B Whiting wrote:
Hi one and all and thanks for your input. I felt ... (show quote)
Glad things worked out for you. And the cost of repair was not real expensive.
will
May 8, 2021 11:01:37 #
Will: I really appreciated you and others to guide me along. It’s a good camera and I still feel “attached” similar to my previous love of
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