rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Oh really? I suppose the over 12,000 pre sales on the D850 makes the company doomed?

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

The X-T2 is an excellent camera. One thing to look forward to, Sigma recently announced that they are dropping micro 4/3d lens development and are concentrating on Fuji and Sony lenses. So, sometime in 2018, you may have the opportunity to get some of that amazing Sigma glass on a fully Fuji compatible lens.

RonCron

Sir i understood that you recommended the D750, but with the shutter problem recall has me gun shy

Thanks for clarification though

RonCron

Thank you for the news

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

I am in agreement here. If 70% of your shooting is landscapes, you’d be better off going full frame, and the D750 is an excellent choice. A great lens to go with it is the Nikon 14-24. And if you can afford it, the Nikon 24-70, but that would break the bank unless you can find a first generation version used/refurbished. Unfortunately I’m not familiar with Fuji cameras, so I can’t address that.

jimisready Loc: Sacramento/Carson City

I love mirrorless silent shutter and lighter. No need in Landscapes to go back to ff
I carry two bodies with two pro lenses. OMD for me I have owned Nikon and Fuji and Sony
Not those models but easy enough to learn the menus. So with that choice xt2
And I like Nikon and the d500 looks great.

Laura72568 Loc: Anderson TX

I had the X-T2 and really enjoyed it. I ended up selling it after six months. My issue was battery life and focus speed because I do a lot of birds in flight using continuous shooting. For landscapes, it was great. And I loved the EVF and still miss it today. I am now shooting Nikon and love it also but I probably would have stuck with the Fuji system if I didn’t have so much issue with battery drain. Good luck!

RonCron

Okay everyone Mtshooter and wingpilot made suggestions to expand my horizons. I stayed with Nikon though.
Got this deal from Nikon refurbished shop,D750 and 24-70mm 2.8.
Thanks all of the forum members for their thoughtful input.
Never know where you end up if you keep an open mind and bank account.
I know i will be very happy with the purchase and i never ever thought i could afford a Fx camera

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Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

I think you will be very pleased with that camera and lens combination.

CharlieNW Loc: Puget Sound Wa.

D500 deep buffer and crazy good autofocus for action. Were I not shooting sports etc., I would prefer a D750 for general photography, obviously need to switch to full frame lenses, but D500 is more of a purpose built camera. I have friends with Fuji systems and I think its a fabulous line. The EVF is wonderful, the dial layout of the XT1 and XT2 very nice to use, and the image quality and build quality are both very high. The good Fuji lenses seem to be superb, extremely well made. According to friends Fuji has a few quirks but each firmware release and newer model makes them less and less a problem. The Fuji system is extremely tempting and has an old world and quality feel to it. I would lean towards the XT2 especially if one is not shooting action - sports etc., (D500), but I have also seen Fuji users shooting motorsports with the XT2 and the fast lenses and they swear by it, two I know of sold their Canon stuff and use Fuji exclusively now. The "new old stock" XT-1 cameras are very affordable and produce superb results, and have new firmware that makes them very capable. That could be all one needs also, 16 vs 24MP but 16 is more than enough for most people and uses...

Julian Loc: Sarasota, FL

What is a D500 delimma?

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

IMHO, the D500 is the best cropped sensor camera made TODAY.

Madecker Loc: Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica

Hi Ron...if the size and weight are not an issue for you with the D500 I do not believe you would be upset with that decision. I have owned the D300 as well and the move to the D500 is amazing. If you transition to wildlife in addition to landscape the reach is incredible with some affordable Nikon glass. Good luck!

sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

I also had a D300 and switched to Fuji Xerox-2. I have no regrets. My main reason was the weight. I love the range finder style. My friend switched from the D7200 to the XT-2 and she loves it.

dogdude

I’ve played with both Nikon & Fuji for the past couple of years and decided to sell my D500 and lenses & go with Fuji. The D500 is better @ bif but the Fuji system kinda hooks you. I have the xt2, xpro2 and the xe2s.. love them all.