Which Full Frame Nikon? (Page 2): I've rented from time to time when considering a new purchase. Lenrentals.com is excellent. They clean every item when it comes back to them and they...

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I've rented from time to time when considering a new purchase. Lenrentals.com is excellent. They clean every item when it comes back to them and they include a pre-paid return shipping label in the box. You can have the item for five days to try out. There are other good rental places but I haven't rented from them.

dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

jradose wrote:

I presently shoot with the Nikon D7200, and am thinking of moving up to full frame. My question is, the D610, or the D750. I do not want to go to the D810, so don't expound on that camera, please. I prefer shooting wildlife, sports action, and landscape, so which camera would you suggest, and why? I do realize that I will need to upgrade my lenses also, but that is another post.

I a have a friend that has a D610 and was lamenting the fact that she sold her D7000 when she bought the D610. She is unhappy that the D610 is so much heavier. I pointed out that the camera body is only 2 ounces heavier than the D7000 and is 3 ounces heavier than the D7100. Here lenses are the heavy part. She has a 28-300 mm lens that is her mainstay and I explained that she could get a 24-70mm and a 70-300mm lens and switch back and forth between them as needed and let her husband carry the extra gear (problem solved, lighter camera). BUT, She hates to switch lenses. So now she is just complaining that her real problem is she doesn't get out and shoot. I told her that she is just looking for excuses. She has a great camera, great lenses, does a great job with her pictures and she just needs a partner in crime (her husband would rather play golf). I think the moral to the story is that after I pointed out that, given the better cameara and lenses, she was looking for other excuses for NOT shooting. As the Nike add says, just do it! lol.

guitarbts Loc: Charlotte, NC

Both cameras are really good I am sure but I can only speak for the D750. It is an incredible piece of equipment. I would pick it if for nothing but the upgrade focusing and the low light capabilities. Which ever you chose - enjoy!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

jradose wrote:

I presently shoot with the Nikon D7200, and am thinking of moving up to full frame. My question is, the D610, or the D750. I do not want to go to the D810, so don't expound on that camera, please. I prefer shooting wildlife, sports action, and landscape, so which camera would you suggest, and why? I do realize that I will need to upgrade my lenses also, but that is another post.

I love the D750.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

jradose wrote:

I presently shoot with the Nikon D7200, and am thinking of moving up to full frame. My question is, the D610, or the D750. I do not want to go to the D810, so don't expound on that camera, please. I prefer shooting wildlife, sports action, and landscape, so which camera would you suggest, and why? I do realize that I will need to upgrade my lenses also, but that is another post.

The 750 offers group focus, you pick one spot, for wildlife and birds that might be the center spot, Nikon then puts four focus points around that one, in this focus mode, group focus helps separate your subject from the background, use group focus for moving subjects. I also think the 750 has more stuff than the 610. And, it is currently on sale at B&H. Don't forget the tilt screen, even the D4s does not offer this.

russraman Loc: New York City

You owe it to yourself to check-out the Nikon Df. I researched this FX beauty for about 4 months, and finally decided to upgrade from my D7100. But I couldn't decide whether to buy the black or chrome version of the Df, so I ended up buying one of each on Nikonusa.com's refurbished products site during a special 10% off sale. The camera produces excellent shots and is a ton of fun to shoot... Plus, it's great using a camera that doesn't look like all the other DSLRs on the market.

Fotomacher Loc: Toronto

Flyextreme wrote:

Or start collecting high quality FX glass, for the move you are very likely to do to FF anyway.

This would also be my advice. There is no substitute for high quality pro level FX glass. The magic happens when the light hits the sensor and you need the best transport system you can afford. Lens are investments and camera bodies are disposables. With the Intro of the NEW 24-70 f/2.8 there are likely deals to be had on the previous model, either new or pre-loved. VR is not a big deal on a body that handles noise really well. My advice is also to keep your DX body, but add lenses to extend your capabilities.

russraman Loc: New York City

Agree completely... the Df is definitely worth checking-out and comparing to the D750 and D610.

Al Beatty Loc: Boise, Idaho

Hi jradose,

During the recent past I faced the same decision you did (D610 or D750). I went for the D750 and got a good deal on a refurb from B&H. I am so impressed I think I've purchased my last camera (understand I'm no longer a young person). The picture quality is incredible and that darned camera will focus in almost total darkness (or so it seems). Let us know what decision you eventually make. Take care & ...

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Al Beatty wrote:

I went for the D750 and got a good deal on a refurb from B&H....

When I bought mine, refurbs weren't available. :cry:

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Yeah, now time isn't the only lapse..... :lol:

CatMarley Loc: North Carolina

jradose wrote:

I presently shoot with the Nikon D7200, and am thinking of moving up to full frame. My question is, the D610, or the D750. I do not want to go to the D810, so don't expound on that camera, please. I prefer shooting wildlife, sports action, and landscape, so which camera would you suggest, and why? I do realize that I will need to upgrade my lenses also, but that is another post.

Why? Do you envision printing poster sized? Do you routinely need to crop your frames to 20% or less? If not, then you are not going to see any difference between your very capable 7200 and a 750.

Mark7829 Loc: Calfornia

jradose wrote:

I presently shoot with the Nikon D7200, and am thinking of moving up to full frame. My question is, the D610, or the D750. I do not want to go to the D810, so don't expound on that camera, please. I prefer shooting wildlife, sports action, and landscape, so which camera would you suggest, and why? I do realize that I will need to upgrade my lenses also, but that is another post.

Why do you think you need to move to full frame? If you are thinking that it will improve your photography, think again. You should master light and composition and then decide. Too many in here think the camera is the key to the art. It is not. If you shoot during mid day and have harsh shadows and blown highlights, no camera is going to fix that. If your subject matter is bugs and flowers in your back yard. A camera is not going to change that either. If all you print is 8 x 10, a full frame is not going to help that as well.

I have two full frame top-of-the-line Nikon's and lenses. I thought it would make a huge difference. The only thing it did was to get me out more often. And that my friend was the difference. Get out, shoot great places with great light and associate yourself with great photographers and you too will find great success.

Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California

MT Shooter wrote:

Either camera will yield the exact same image. The D750 has a faster processor, bigger buffer, more focus points, better video, a tilt screen LCD, lighter weight, and a few other upgrade features over the D610. You just need to decide if any or all of those features justifies the extra $500 cost of purchase.

I second that. Basically the same camera. The 610 saves you some money for lens or vacation to use the new camera.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

jradose wrote:

I presently shoot with the Nikon D7200, and am thinking of moving up to full frame. My question is, the D610, or the D750. I do not want to go to the D810, so don't expound on that camera, please. I prefer shooting wildlife, sports action, and landscape, so which camera would you suggest, and why? I do realize that I will need to upgrade my lenses also, but that is another post.

My opinion is that if your D7200 is doing a good job for you to stay with the D7200. I would say that the D7200 should do just fine with the subjects you have in mind to shoot with a full frame.
You will spend more money but do not expect a significant change in quality unless you are going to be shooting often in low light.
Yes, you will need a new set of lenses if you only use DX lenses.