Should I keep both cameras?
Jun 11, 2017 07:46:19 #
I don't know of many cameras that will appreciate in value. It will not be worth more than it is now.
Jun 11, 2017 08:13:49 #
Believe it was Sanborn, not sure that said that on as shoot he takes two cameras, one having wide angle the other a zoom. And carries no other lenses, and never has to stop to change his lens
Jun 11, 2017 09:46:36 #
It's possible that you don't need two D810's. The problem at this point is how much you can get for a used 810. If you can get something decent, I'd recommend selling it and purchasing a used or refurbished D7100 to use as a dedicated wide angle camera. On vacation, or wherever, it would eliminate lens changes, or decrease them quite a bit, depending on what lenses you have. Hopefully the trade would put quite a bit of money in your pocket.
Jun 11, 2017 09:55:09 #
edazz wrote:
I bought two Nikon D810 cameras cameras a few months ago with the intention of shooting weddings once again, but since then, I decided not to. I dont know whether or not hold on to the second unused camera is a good idea or not because of possible detioration. other than the batteries is there a problem with keeping it or shoud I sell it? I really don't need two cameras.
If you've already got both cameras, keep them. You can always carry a long lens on one and a wide angle on the other. In addition, you always have a backup.
Jun 11, 2017 10:23:58 #
edazz wrote:
I bought two Nikon D810 cameras cameras a few months ago with the intention of shooting weddings once again, but since then, I decided not to. I dont know whether or not hold on to the second unused camera is a good idea or not because of possible detioration. other than the batteries is there a problem with keeping it or shoud I sell it? I really don't need two cameras.
I have a D500 and as a backup D7100. I put a telephoto on one and a 24-70 on the other. I shoot sports where the two setups work for me. If you don't need two cameras, sell one.
Good luck.
Jun 11, 2017 10:53:59 #
Yesterday doing a mundane real estate shoot of a Walgreens and the batteries ran out. No problem - whipped out the spare pair from the bag - popped em in and !@#$%^&& camera decides it doesn't like those non-Nikon batteries. Has used them for years but today when I'm on the other side of town - NO, No Good!
Didn't have the old spare camera with me!!!!!! Haven't had a problem with the new camera in over a year....
Now, ask me again about carrying a backup camera?
Didn't have the old spare camera with me!!!!!! Haven't had a problem with the new camera in over a year....
Now, ask me again about carrying a backup camera?
Jun 11, 2017 10:59:11 #
If you sell this let me know in a reply. I would be interested in a like new 810.
edazz wrote:
I bought two Nikon D810 cameras cameras a few months ago with the intention of shooting weddings once again, but since then, I decided not to. I dont know whether or not hold on to the second unused camera is a good idea or not because of possible detioration. other than the batteries is there a problem with keeping it or shoud I sell it? I really don't need two cameras.
Jun 11, 2017 11:04:28 #
mas24 wrote:
I once met a pro photographer, some time ago, who ... (show quote)
Wedding photographers should ALWAYS have back-ups. Always.
Jun 11, 2017 11:09:00 #
edazz wrote:
I bought two Nikon D810 cameras cameras a few months ago with the intention of shooting weddings once again, but since then, I decided not to. I dont know whether or not hold on to the second unused camera is a good idea or not because of possible detioration. other than the batteries is there a problem with keeping it or shoud I sell it? I really don't need two cameras.
My D50 sat in the closet for over 5 years. Took it out, charged it up and it works like new. I have never had a camera degrade from not using it.
Jun 11, 2017 11:10:02 #
Greenmachine
Loc: Chicago, IL
edazz wrote:
I bought two Nikon D810 cameras cameras a few months ago with the intention of shooting weddings once again, but since then, I decided not to. I dont know whether or not hold on to the second unused camera is a good idea or not because of possible detioration. other than the batteries is there a problem with keeping it or shoud I sell it? I really don't need two cameras.
A backup camera is always good if you're a pro or making $$$ with your camera: U never know when one camera will fail or be unusable for any reason. You've got a great FF camera,
but a good backup up would be a refurbished 7100 or 7200 DX camera. I'm a freelancer and I have a 750 and a 7200, and I feel comfortable with having the best of BOTH worlds!
Good luck, and let us know what you decide to do!
--GreenmachineJun 11, 2017 11:17:57 #
That's easy. Sell it or trade it for a camera with a different " Focal Length. then you can switch cameras quickly, when on a trip or shoot. BB
Jun 11, 2017 11:21:29 #
edazz wrote:
I bought two Nikon D810 cameras cameras a few months ago with the intention of shooting weddings once again, but since then, I decided not to. I dont know whether or not hold on to the second unused camera is a good idea or not because of possible detioration. other than the batteries is there a problem with keeping it or shoud I sell it? I really don't need two cameras.
If you are going to store it, take the battery out!
Jun 11, 2017 11:37:09 #
Greenmachine wrote:
A backup camera is always good if you're a pro or ... (show quote)
I decided to sell the camera. I hate to see a brand new canera sit there unused.
Jun 11, 2017 11:42:40 #
Davet wrote:
If you sell this let me know in a reply. I would be interested in a like new 810.
I will sell my new never used D810 body for $2400.00
Jun 11, 2017 11:48:17 #
edazz wrote:
I will sell my new never used D810 body for $2400.00
What comes with it? IE, strap, battery and charger, memory card, etc?
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