Is it worth the switch?
Aug 29, 2013 12:26:57 #
eralph
Loc: Kerrville, TX
I have a Nikon D7000 but am considering a D600 for Real estate photography. First Question- Will I still be able to use the Lens's that I use on My D7000? and Is the picture quality better on the D600. I Shoot RAW on the D7000 but in order to put them on MLS I have to shrink them to about 800X 600 after converting them to jpg. I do keep larger files for magazine covers and other advertising. I use a Sigma 10X20 now so how will that convert (IF it fits) on the D600. Appreciate all suggestions. I also shoot up to 9 AEB.
Aug 29, 2013 12:51:15 #
eralph wrote:
I have a Nikon D7000 but am considering a D600 for... (show quote)
I was watching this video the other day and, I know it's the D7100, the comparison was surprising and interesting.
Take a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9Q3iEerGmc
Aug 29, 2013 13:49:13 #
You won't be ble to use crop sensor lenses on a ff sensor, that's why I don't buy crop frame lenses.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/dx-lenses.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/dx-lenses.htm
Aug 29, 2013 13:53:16 #
Aug 29, 2013 13:54:18 #
eralph
Loc: Kerrville, TX
Thanks for the link, I will review it later today.
Have a great day and thanks again
Have a great day and thanks again
Aug 29, 2013 13:58:10 #
You can use any lens on the full frame Nikon that you can use on a crop frame. The catch is if they are crop frame lenses the 600 will alone use the same area on it's sensor that is the size of the crop frame sensor. On many lenses it will do it automatically on a few you will have to change it manually Is the image quality that bad with your D7000? You said you had to down size them to get the on MLS. You will have to even more with the D600. You may have to buy new wide angle lenses if you want to use the full frame on the D600. Many Mag covers have been shot with crop frame cameras. Looks to me like you are looking for reasons to buy a better toy. Half my kit was got that way. - Dave
Aug 29, 2013 14:24:43 #
eralph wrote:
Thanks, I watched it and a lot of good information!
Please use "Quote reply" so we know who you are responding too. Thanks.
Aug 29, 2013 23:42:43 #
JR1 wrote:
You won't be ble to use crop sensor lenses on a ff sensor, that's why I don't buy crop frame lenses.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/dx-lenses.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/dx-lenses.htm
Not true at all.
There are several ways you can use your DX lenses on a D600 or D800. One way is to set the camera to auto-detect a DX lens and use the corresponding sensor area.
Another way for zoom lenses is to simply check where they work OK in FX mode. For example my 10-24 works fine in full FX mode from about 18-24, which makes a fabulous wide angle lens for a full FX camera.
The third way, on the D800 anyway, is to use the 1.2 crop or 8x10 picture modes which extend the above range; for some lenses to the full range of the lens.
The above also works fine for prime lenses. I can use my 35mm f1.8 in an of three modes: DX, 1.2 crop, or 8x10 with no vignetting. Even on full FX the vignetting isn't bad.
Aug 29, 2013 23:45:38 #
Aug 29, 2013 23:51:11 #
eralph wrote:
I use a Sigma 10X20 now so how will that convert (IF it fits) on the D600.
I use a Sigma 10X20 now so how will that convert (IF it fits) on the D600.
First, it will fit fine.
You can shoot it in DX mode in which case a D600 will only use about 10MP in the DX area of the sensor.
You'll have to try it in full FX mode to see but I suspect it will work with no vignetting from 18-20 mm and you'll get the full 24MP pics.
I don't know if the D600 has the 1.2 crop and 8x10 modes that the D800 does. If it does you'll likely be able to use it with no vignetting from about 15-20mm. You'll be using about 18MP of the sensor...so not much of an upgrade over a D7000 and not as much as a D7100.
Aug 30, 2013 05:43:02 #
MtnMan wrote:
Not true at all. br br There are several ways yo... (show quote)
Check this and other googles
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/42592604
DX crop mode is true BUT you can not use dx lenses on a camera without that facility and have it look right
Aug 30, 2013 07:21:38 #
Though I agree with you on buying FF lenses, however on some of Nikon FF cameras you can use a DX lens, the camera recognizes the lens as a DX and changes mode to DX format. The D800 when in DX format goes from 36mp to 15mp, however if you are buying lenses it is always good to buy FF lenses.
JR1 wrote:
You won't be ble to use crop sensor lenses on a ff sensor, that's why I don't buy crop frame lenses.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/dx-lenses.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/dx-lenses.htm
Aug 30, 2013 07:34:18 #
If all you are using the camera for is real estate on the web, there is no point in going full-frame, unless you want to use TS lenses. For one thing, you are getting more depth of field using equivalent focal lenght lenses. A 10mm on a DX camera gives you anout a stop and a half more depth of field than a 15 mm lens on a full- frame camera at the same aperture. Resolution is a non-issue when posting on the web.
Aug 30, 2013 07:41:47 #
eralph wrote:
I have a Nikon D7000 but am considering a D600 for... (show quote)
Stay with your D7000 unless you want to buy suitable lenses and then you probably won't notice the difference for your purposes anyway.
Aug 30, 2013 11:07:30 #
JR1 wrote:
Check this and other googles
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/42592604
DX crop mode is true BUT you can not use dx lenses on a camera without that facility and have it look right
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/42592604
DX crop mode is true BUT you can not use dx lenses on a camera without that facility and have it look right
Sorry, but you are wrong.
You obviously haven't tested any yourself. I have.
Don't repeat what others say. Try it yourself. Then you can provide useful input to others.
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