DX to FX?

astroNikon · Aug 30, 2014

So .......

Is the battery charged yet ? (a day and a half later)

I'm going to assume since the battery got charged you've been out and about taking photos like a happy 3rd grader with a bag of candy.
We want to know what *YOU* think now

elementgs · Sep 1, 2014

This camera is a beast. I'm struggling with a few things at the moment though, like bracketing in camera. The settings aren't functioning like the manual so I'm stuck trying to figure it out on my own. I feel like I'm doing something wrong.

Either way... It's absolutely amazing. The three lenses, as mentioned before, as true works of art in their own right. Proven workhorses with a track record for perfection and this camera just compliments them.

Here are a few test shots I took over the past couple days, just playing around with it at the moment getting used to the settings.

...but first, let me take a selfie...

astroNikon · Sep 1, 2014

Return the camera *NOW*

you are on a never endless road of photographic & artistic improvement like TPF's Jake .. ala D-B-J who bought a d800 and lenses and has been on a tear since.

you're life is never going to be the same !!

:biglaugh:

elementgs · Sep 1, 2014

Shot this with the 70-200 a short bit ago. I love the lens despite the size. I really wish I had at least an extra 100mm out of it though.

Guess I need to start saving up for the 200-400mm.

astroNikon · Sep 1, 2014

I have the 80-200/2.8. I just bought a 70-300 VRII variable aperture. The bigger f/2.8 and f/4 lenses cost too much for being a hobbyist. I use them mostly for sports.
But I love the 80-200 I just wish my kids didn't upgrade to such larger soccer fields than last year.

D-B-J · Sep 1, 2014

Yeah, everything is better. My move from the D7000 to the D800 changed... really everything. I miss nothing. Bigger viewfinder, better resolution, faster AF, better low-light performance, and the list goes on. Enjoy the new toys!

Jake (definitely gone hog wild)

JustJazzie · Sep 1, 2014

Wow! Those are quite the "test shots"!!! Enjoy your new camera.

hamlet · Sep 1, 2014

Just the ease of use in general, better quality and a couple more options will be the difference. The thing that really changes with people who go fully pro, is that they gain more confidence and more passion for their work. Those two little ingredients will probably be the biggest difference for you.

PaulWog · Sep 1, 2014

Jealous

snerd · Sep 1, 2014

I'm only here for the new gear excitement!!!

BrickHouse · Sep 2, 2014

Seriously though, I've watched Jake and a number of other people upgrade to FF cameras and the quality of their photos has just exploded. It really does not help my GAS. Maybe after this next deployment I can join the club. I'm eyeballing that d810 and trying to convince the wife why I need it.

Ido · Sep 2, 2014

elementgs said:
Shot this with the 70-200 a short bit ago. I love the lens despite the size. I really wish I had at least an extra 100mm out of it though.

Guess I need to start saving up for the 200-400mm.

Or... get a teleconverter. This, for example, will effectively turn your 70-200mm f/2.8 to a 140-400mm f/5.6, if I'm not mistaken.

astroNikon · Sep 2, 2014

BrickHouse said:
Seriously though, I've watched Jake and a number of other people upgrade to FF cameras and the quality of their photos has just exploded. It really does not help my GAS. Maybe after this next deployment I can join the club. I'm eyeballing that d810 and trying to convince the wife why I need it.

I really want to upgrade to the mythical d750 when/if it comes out. The 24mp is fine for me (same as my d600) but having more FPS is what I would really be after.