D600 to D850
Jun 23, 2019 08:58:35 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
A word of caution on cell service in Utah. When we did the Big 5 national parks, we found cell service to be spotty at best. If you rely on your phone for driving instructions, bring a map too or invest in the satellite-based Garmin (no subscription needed). We were at a scenic pullout when a guy ran up to us asking if we could help him get to Capital Reef because he had no cell service. We had a map, so he took a photo of the page.
Jun 23, 2019 09:50:19 #
dhroberts
Loc: Boston, MA, USA
I predict that you will be so delighted with the images from the D850 that you will buy one...
Jun 23, 2019 09:56:45 #
Ruthiel wrote:
While my D600 is being serviced by Nikon I am considering renting the D850 for a trip my question is will this be to big of a jump to hurdle in the 7 days I will have it? I have good glass for it. Someone advised me against it because THEY think it will be to complicated. Thoughts?
I made the switch to the D859 from D600. Glad I did but there is a learning curve and 40Mb files take longer to process than 20Mb files. Much greater functionality. Love the articulating rear screen
Jun 23, 2019 09:59:15 #
It is a big step. I have owned the D600 and the D610 and I own the D850 now. The D850 is a great camera, if you shoot in manual you might find it difficult to master the controls in a week, it depends from individual to individual and also what you plan on photographing. If you get a head start by reading about it before getting it, it might be a good thing to do. You'll love the fast focus and the overall feel of it. Take the challenge, you'll probably enjoy it.
Jun 23, 2019 10:46:20 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Rent the 850 and have fun with it.
Don’t be skittish of a good thing.
Don’t be skittish of a good thing.
Once again, brief and on the money!
Renting is smart.
Then wait until next year for the D6!!
Pila
Jun 23, 2019 10:50:19 #
greenwork
Loc: Southwest Florida
Good for you. I took my D600 on a trip when I first got the D810 and left the new camera at home. That was a mistake. Just take your new camera out for a spin, I think you'll make the basic adjustment pretty quickly. Have fun!
Jun 23, 2019 10:52:30 #
Jun 23, 2019 11:11:55 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I don't think so. You might not get the very most out of the D850 but I've heard that it's so great that you can just set it on a rock on Auto and let it go. It will make it's own exposures, e-mail them to your friends and family, decide which ones are the best and send them to the printer and they will be framed and on your wall by the time you get home!
Seriously, it's just a camera. Take it and have fun!
Seriously, it's just a camera. Take it and have fun!
You may not use it’s full potential but it’s just a camera with buttons for most key settings. Spend some time on the autofocus system but keep it simple. Have some fun.
Jun 23, 2019 11:33:57 #
Don W-37
Loc: Bangkok, Thailand
Good choice; have fun. Just hope you don't have a GAS side effect!! 😆
Jun 23, 2019 12:26:04 #
Heck, from what i have heard about the 850 (i dont have one) you will not want to give it up so you might as well just buy it. good luck and have a great trip...
Jun 23, 2019 12:30:34 #
Jun 23, 2019 12:35:51 #
Forgot to mention bring plenty of memory like 128 gig or set the image size down lower Mike
Jun 23, 2019 12:42:23 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Rent the 850 and have fun with it.
Don’t be skittish of a good thing.
Don’t be skittish of a good thing.
Ditto. I had a 600, went to a 750, about the same layout, but also bought a 500, about the same layout as an 850. I think you’ll be successful but even more you’re going to like the 850 more.
Jun 23, 2019 12:55:59 #
Check out both Steve Perry and Mark Smith (Florida photog) for setting up D850, especially for wildlife. I use manual with auto ISO almost exclusively anymore, also back button focus.
Jun 23, 2019 14:25:13 #
dbfrancy wrote:
Check out both Steve Perry and Mark Smith (Florida photog) for setting up D850, especially for wildlife. I use manual with auto ISO almost exclusively anymore, also back button focus.
Ditto! I set up the AF-ON BBF for group focus, and the PV on the front for single spot focus. The middle finger falls right on the PV button for front button focus and the thumb on the AF-ON button allowing instant switching between them. You will love what this camera can do. If any of your lenses have focus buttons on them that is another option.
I moved from a D750 to the D850 and yes, there was a learning curve, from controls, to needing to be more careful to keep the camera stable with technique & shutter speed. Because of the higher resolution, slight movement is more noticeable at the pixel level. Bring a good tripod!
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