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guitarman

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For some reason my posts aren't showing up so I'll try this again before giving up.

 

I've been out of the photography hobby for several years. I'm excited to get back to it now. I sold all my equipment and will be starting fresh. The last camera I had was a Canon 20D an some L glass. 
I've been reading reviews of several cameras I'm interested in and had narrowed down to 2. The Canon 7DMKII and the Nikon D750.
I'm most interested in landscape photography. I like to shoot anything really from sports, portraits to wildlife but mainly I like landscapes. 
I'm leaning towards full frame and had 2 concerns about the Nikon D750. Its a bit out of my budget but if I find its worth it I can stretch. 
#1. the fact that maximum shutter speed is 1/4000 although not sure if this is worth worrying about. #2. The flarebanding issue. Has Nikon fixed this in current production? Any D750 users still wrestle with this.

I also might consider the D610 as its more in line with my budget and would free up cash that I could put towards a couple prime lenses I want. With the D750 I'd have to wait.

I don't want to consider used cameras.



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I have had my D610 for a couple of years now. I love it. If I needed/could afford a second body I'd buy another D610 without hesitation. Very highly recommended.



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I use the 750, great for sports and action.  I think I would prefer the 810 for landscape due to the increased pixels.  I have not had any problems with flare banding since I bought the 750.



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If it were me, I'd not buy a full frame body until I see what Nikon may announce this summer.

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If it were me, I'd not buy a full frame body until I see what Nikon may announce this summer.

 

Is there a specific date that a new one will for sure be announced. I don't want to delay my purchase on a maybe.



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Is there a specific date that a new one will for sure be announced. I don't want to delay my purchase on a maybe.

It's definitely a maybe. But Nikon's 100th birthday comes due June (I think).

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Even if a replacement for the D750 is released it will more than likely cost more than what the D750 is selling for now. And the D750 is already as tight as it gets for me. So even a few hundred more would be too much. 

The only thing I could see happening is I buy now and if a new one comes out this summer the D750 drops even lower and I miss some savings. That would suck. 



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I believe that you would be satisfied with any of the three Nikons mentioned.

 

Of course, the D810 would be the best choice for landscape work. However, it is more expensive ... not only initially but also in terms of file sizes, which may mean upgrading your computer system, and because the megapixel count is so high, it will show lens flaws much more readily. If your lenses aren't up to par, it'll show. All things to consider. 

 

The D750 falls between the low end D610 and the high end D810. It's probably the best price compromise between the three cameras. It's newer than the D610 so it has a better sensor and autofocus system. File sizes aren't nearly as big as with the D810 but image quality is very high though not so high as to require all new glass. As far as I know, the flare issue has been resolved and shouldn't be a problem.

 

The D610 is at the bottom but don't let that fool you. It's an excellent camera that's capable of producing excellent quality photos. If you find a good deal on a D610 and want to save some money for lenses or other items, I wouldn't hesitate. However, I won't kid you. The other two cameras are better... hence, their higher prices.

 

I also expect Nikon to update at least two more camera lines this summer. Probably the D8xx series and possibly the D7xx series. I would be surprised if they updated the D6xx series. But, of course, with Nikon you never know. If they do update any of these camera lines, I would expect to see some price reductions on previous models. It all depends on whether you're willing to wait.

 

--Ron



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I'll be honest. I've never shot with a D750 or a D810 but whatever Nikon does or doesn't bring out this year is only going to be an incremental improvement. In fact, reading the opinions on the latest DX format announcement, it may not be an improvement at all. I do look at a lot of pics from other cameras but rarely are there any outstanding differences to be seen. What was good last year is definitely not going to be bad this year whatever else comes along.

 

Ron is right, D810 file sizes are colossal! He's also right about glass. Why not narrow your choices and hire one for a few days - see what you think of the files? I got my D610 because I was (and am) on a tight budget and it was Nikon's cheapest FX. It had to be a Nikon as I already owned a 50mm Nikkor, so I didn't need to buy a lens! I bought it lightly used (2000 shutter actuations) and I liked it immediately - now I wouldn't be parted from it. I don't care how much better you can get for more money, it would be very difficult to see how anyone could be disappointed by the files this camera produces.



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I'd agree with Dogbytes and Ron on the D610--it's an excellent camera. I shot with the D600 (the precursor to the D610) for a few years and was very happy with the results (other than the problem with grease spots on the sensor, which the 610 apparently fixed). If your budget is that tight, perhaps the 610 would be a good option so you could save your money for lenses. Consider upgrading to the 750 or whatever is next in the lineup in a few years. I still use my D600 as a second body for events and for doing time lapse when my D810 is otherwise engaged. It's a great camera!

 

That being said, deano is one among many who love the D750! I haven't heard a bad thing about it. You really can't go wrong with either one.



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Thank you for all the comments everyone. I'm leaving on vacation this weekend to Jamaica for a couple weeks. So when I get back I'll give this more thought and I'm going to include the D610 in my considerations. A good friend of my daughters, and someone my daughter goes on my photo shoots with actually owns the D610 so maybe when I get back I'll talk with her. I know she shoots lots of landscape photography with it.



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Tons and tons of more pixels is not the end all for high quality images. Too many pixels has a downside. A zillion pixels may not fit into your computer very well and S-L-O-W it down. In my humbug opinion, chasing the next camera Nikon puts out is not a very good idea. Contrary to what some belief, major manufacturers have been known, at times, to come out with a new camera body using out-of-date items like the autofocus. Sometimes the latest gadget is not the best but merely a sales ploy. You might be better off buying something you know works well instead of chasing rainbows (except in real life, of course, where rainbows make great images). Good luck.