Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

What ever body or stripe, that is dream glass! Good luck to us all as we ponder, but let us keep on capturing with what ever equipment we have. J. R.

a2000c Loc: ND

Not enough MP. D810.... Go big or go home :)

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

Utter bull.

Yes, the Nikon sensors have a slight edge in DR at low ISOs. There is little to no difference at higher ISOs (3200, 6400 & up).

Differences in IQ are minimal. If you ain't gettin' great shots with one, you ain't gonna get great shots with the other, either. Particularly putting a 24MP camera up against a 22MP camera. If you were to get a 36MP FF model, you would have more potential for enlargement, but wouldn't see much or any difference until you made really, really, really big prints.

I know folks who use two (or more) systems. That's what works for them.

One of my favorite things about shooting digital is multiple formats (FF and crop) that can share the same lenses and accessories. I did enough of the mixed system thing, with all sorts of duplication and added cost plus more stuff to haul around, back in the days of film with 35mm, medium and large format cameras.

So, for me... No thanks! I'll stick with a combo of FF and crop that are within the same system.

BTW, 5D Mark III would be overkill and a waste of money for the uses you plan for a FF model. 6D with it's simpler AF system would be more than adequate.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

Go with that.

If you think an out of focus shot with great color and low noise is superior to an in focus shot that needs a little PP you stick with the idea that the sensor comes first.

But then you might want to avoid sports or moving wildlife shots.

ptcanon3ti Loc: NJ

Well if you concede that there is a "slight" edge in DR then it is not "utter bull". I would also point you to look at actual high ISO samples. If you're honest about it, you might see differently.



Pretty ego driven statement since you don't know me or where I'll be in photography in 6 months or a year. I'm not going to get into insulting you. I'll just invite you to stay out of this thread. The purpose of which is to get thoughts on the subject. Not ridiculous fanboy attacks.

:roll:

Bobbee

wOw, blast-off, right to the outer rings of Saturn!!!

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

If you've got the $$$ why not? It's great to be bilingual.

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

Now if they can make the same claim to a sensor, we shall be out of this discussion!! lol

Carl 383 Loc: Southampton UK

As your use of each is very well defined, I don't see that you will be duplicating any lens.
The thinking you are applying is a little "outside the box" for some but seems (to me) to be fairly logical, as long as your intended use for camera / lens doesn't change then I would encourage you to go for it.

If you ever decide to do deep space shots then a telescope with a Goto mount second hand is a lot cheaper than a fast long zoom lens and would allow you to get some really stunning starscapes - I hope I haven't given you an attack of GAS. :) :) :)

waremick Loc: New Hampshire

One is always tempted by the dark side of the force, but one must know it's ways to become a jedi.

anotherview Loc: California

Ditto:

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Bulls have utters??!! :lol:

SS

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Your thoughts are good - except - you should ultimately be thinking Sony instead on Nikon .....

ptcanon3ti Loc: NJ

Thank you. I am trying to be logical about this. Why so on the sony?

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

There are quite a few postings on the net telling of the Sony advantages - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wM_5nROeaw - Sony is the maker of most Nikon sensors. Sony has many proprietary cutting edge in camera functions. Sony is cheaper ! Sony is the future ! AND, you can use Canon lenses on the Sony e-mount with adapter......