Who needs a D850?
Oct 21, 2017 21:35:43 #
You need the megapixels and the dynamic range. All of the other frills are nice to have but you do not need most of them. But you do get the bet new toy on the market. Happy shooting.
Oct 21, 2017 22:22:07 #
RonM12
Loc: Washington State
To each their own, I’m anxiously waiting for my D850 to arrive. I chose to spend my money on camera gear, as I enjoy photography. I loved my D810, however, for me there are a few features on the D850 that made it worth it to upgrade.
Oct 21, 2017 23:53:56 #
It's not a matter if you NEED a D850, it's what you can do with D850...If all you are ever going to do is just download jpegs to your computer, than just keep you old camera.
But if you want to share photos as enlargements, then you need "GOOD" equipment to bring out the best in the photo you want to keep not just in your memory but with friends, family, and society. Enlargements need to be as sharp as possible especially when you start cropping to make a photo look better. A sharp, in focus photo reflects on you as a photographer and the time you took to use the equipment that you use. And yes, most times using the AUTO features on a camera will get you a good photo. But it's always the other times you which you took the time to get "That Shot" photo.
I once told an editor at work, "You can always make a large in focus file into a small enlargement, but you have the devil to pay to make a small soft focus file into a large enlargement with good results."
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But if you want to share photos as enlargements, then you need "GOOD" equipment to bring out the best in the photo you want to keep not just in your memory but with friends, family, and society. Enlargements need to be as sharp as possible especially when you start cropping to make a photo look better. A sharp, in focus photo reflects on you as a photographer and the time you took to use the equipment that you use. And yes, most times using the AUTO features on a camera will get you a good photo. But it's always the other times you which you took the time to get "That Shot" photo.
I once told an editor at work, "You can always make a large in focus file into a small enlargement, but you have the devil to pay to make a small soft focus file into a large enlargement with good results."
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Oct 22, 2017 05:07:05 #
therwol
Loc: USA
AllenDpics wrote:
I’m relatively new to DSLR cameras and like the fe... (show quote)
If you want to buy a brand new, high resolution Nikon camera, then you need a D850. That isn't complicated. It's the current model. Whether or not you actually need such a camera is a personal matter.
Oct 22, 2017 08:19:05 #
burkphoto wrote:
The D850 is about the top of the dSLR heap. That said...
If someone gave me one, I’d sell it and get two Panasonic Lumix GH5s. I don’t need full frame, 40+MP, etc. I do need a balance of advanced features for stills and video, and I do need a *light* system!
Now, if I photographed landscapes and cars and point-of-purchase display scenes, and made 60” prints on a regular basis, I’d get the D850 and a few good lenses. But that’s not my need.
Use the right tool for the job.
If someone gave me one, I’d sell it and get two Panasonic Lumix GH5s. I don’t need full frame, 40+MP, etc. I do need a balance of advanced features for stills and video, and I do need a *light* system!
Now, if I photographed landscapes and cars and point-of-purchase display scenes, and made 60” prints on a regular basis, I’d get the D850 and a few good lenses. But that’s not my need.
Use the right tool for the job.
Selling it YES getting the Lumix, not sure about that.
Oct 22, 2017 08:43:59 #
Hmmmm, only a professional photographer with an array of high quality Nikon lenses would really need a D850. But....if the bills are paid, the roof doesn’t leak, the family is comfortable, and you can afford it, why not buy the latest and greatest camera? Life is just too freakin’ short. It’s been said a ton of times here that a new camera won’t improve my photography; however, a new camera that I enjoy and have fun using will make me practice, learn, redo, practice, read, learn and eventually maybe improve my photography.
Oct 22, 2017 09:05:09 #
jmvaugh wrote:
Hmmmm, only a professional photographer with an ar... (show quote)
Other than money and this is just my opinion... I don't see buying a "starter" camera philosophy especially if one has a starer camera like the Nikon D3000 or D5000 series. Once you learn if you already know who to use M,A,S,P and your light meeter one can use the D850 (or D500) which is simpler to use when it comes to getting to the settings. ISO is a push of a button same with exposure compensation. I know many don't like mac's but when I bought mine a number of years ago, I bought the best version and it's still working fine today (I did upgrade the RAM to 16 GB and replaced the 1TB HD with a 1TB SSD. As you said above, life is short and if your finances are in control go with the best. I have said this many times even on UHH, "when you buy the best it only hurts once"...
Oct 22, 2017 10:00:37 #
jccash wrote:
Other than money and this is just my opinion... I... (show quote)
If the high end expensive models aren't easier to use pro won't use them. Pros always want to do the job the easiest way possible.
Oct 22, 2017 10:11:11 #
Damn, I really need to check my grammer before I post...
BebuLamar wrote:
If the high end expensive models aren't easier to use pro won't use them. Pros always want to do the job the easiest way possible.
If the high end expensive models aren't easier to use pro won't use them. Pros always want to do the job the easiest way possible.
Oct 22, 2017 10:14:22 #
Who needs a Nikon D850?
I sure don't but I want one so its on order. Hope to get it soon.
I sure don't but I want one so its on order. Hope to get it soon.
Oct 22, 2017 12:01:53 #
jccash wrote:
Damn, I really need to check my grammer before I post...
And spelling too.
Oct 22, 2017 12:15:17 #
AllenDpics wrote:
I’m relatively new to DSLR cameras and like the fe... (show quote)
I second that. All Nikons with the 24MP sensor have the same sensor, of which we can print wall sized pictures. As you, I see no use for another camera then the D5300 I have.
The more I’ve learned about digital photography the more I’ve understood that the camera I got is the best one for me as well as for my budget.
From my point of view, if I can’t shoot stunning pictures with the equipment I have more expensive gear will not solve my lack of ability. I.e, it’s not the camera, it me being the jerk behind it that fails.
If I ever would change my mind and get a FF the camera of choice would probably be the Pentax K1.
Oct 22, 2017 15:42:37 #
jccash wrote:
Other than money and this is just my opinion... I... (show quote)
Depends on how much money you have lying around.
Oct 22, 2017 15:52:17 #
OddJobber wrote:
And spelling too.
Hell yes to that... Easy to misspell when using an iPhone...
Oct 22, 2017 16:44:53 #
jccash wrote:
Hell yes to that... Easy to misspell when using an iPhone...
So you need a D850 I think it has better spell checking than the IPhone.
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