Thinking about a Nikon D800....Upgrade from D7000.. Thoughts?

[D-B-J]

I too am excited to see the 0.7 megapixel version for the web.

Haha. 0.7?


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[hamlet]

I was surprised too, but that's how the math comes out.

 

[D-B-J]

I was surprised too, but that's how the math comes out.

That's it? Lame


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[IByte]

So I love my D7000.. but it's old. I wish there were more bracketing options, a better viewfinder, more AF points, higher resolution, better ISO performance, a more sturdy/professional build.. and the list goes on. I've been thinking about upgrading for probably a few months, but with the recent release of the D810, the D800 prices have dropped.. I could pick up a used one (which is what I might do) for around 2k or 2300. I currently have a Nikon 85mm 1.8G, 50mm 1.8D, Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS, Tokina 11-16mm 2.8, and a Nikon 80-200 2.8D. I really would use it with the 85, 11-16 @ 16 ( I've read there's no vignetting), and the 80-200, and hopefully upgrade my 17-50 to a 24-70, and maybe even sell of my D7000 to fund the upgrade from the 17-50 to a 24-70. Thoughts? Is this foolish? I'm sick of waiting for the D400 or D9300 that doesn't seem to exist. I shoot mostly portraits (85mm 1.8G) and landscapes (11-16). My end game would be to replace the 11-16 with a 16-35 f4 and the 17-50 with a 24-70, but that wouldn't likely happen for a while... Am I crazy?

Jake

Perfect time for that D810 lol

 

[D-B-J]

So I love my D7000.. but it's old. I wish there were more bracketing options, a better viewfinder, more AF points, higher resolution, better ISO performance, a more sturdy/professional build.. and the list goes on. I've been thinking about upgrading for probably a few months, but with the recent release of the D810, the D800 prices have dropped.. I could pick up a used one (which is what I might do) for around 2k or 2300. I currently have a Nikon 85mm 1.8G, 50mm 1.8D, Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS, Tokina 11-16mm 2.8, and a Nikon 80-200 2.8D. I really would use it with the 85, 11-16 @ 16 ( I've read there's no vignetting), and the 80-200, and hopefully upgrade my 17-50 to a 24-70, and maybe even sell of my D7000 to fund the upgrade from the 17-50 to a 24-70. Thoughts? Is this foolish? I'm sick of waiting for the D400 or D9300 that doesn't seem to exist. I shoot mostly portraits (85mm 1.8G) and landscapes (11-16). My end game would be to replace the 11-16 with a 16-35 f4 and the 17-50 with a 24-70, but that wouldn't likely happen for a while... Am I crazy?

Jake

Perfect time for that D810 lol

About a thousand above my price range [emoji5]️


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[Aloicious]

you've got some good glass already, and you can still use your DX glass while you're saving and upgrading them, DX mode on the d800 is very very capable, same pixel density as your D7000, but you get a bonus that many people don't realize, when in DX mode, your AF points go practically all the way to the edge of the frame, its pretty nice...in fact I ended up selling my Nikon 24-70, and got the new sigma 18-35 f1.8 DC (and paid some bills with the difference), the 18-35 in DX ends up having a somewhat similar FOV as the 24-70 in FX (although a little shorter, but that's the range I was always in on the 24-70), and I use it for events that I don't need the full 36MP for...plus I can go a full 1 1/3 stop faster too...not saying the 24-70 isn't great, it absolutely was...top shelf glass is ideal, but you don't need to rush out and spend, spend, spend right away, the versatility of the d800 with DX, and 1.2x crop modes is definitely something that is helpful (plus you gain a full 1fps in DX or 1.2x crop modes too which is nice)...

 

[D-B-J]

you've got some good glass already, and you can still use your DX glass while you're saving and upgrading them, DX mode on the d800 is very very capable, same pixel density as your D7000, but you get a bonus that many people don't realize, when in DX mode, your AF points go practically all the way to the edge of the frame, its pretty nice...in fact I ended up selling my Nikon 24-70, and got the new sigma 18-35 f1.8 DC (and paid some bills with the difference), the 18-35 in DX ends up having a somewhat similar FOV as the 24-70 in FX (although a little shorter, but that's the range I was always in on the 24-70), and I use it for events that I don't need the full 36MP for...plus I can go a full 1 1/3 stop faster too...not saying the 24-70 isn't great, it absolutely was...top shelf glass is ideal, but you don't need to rush out and spend, spend, spend right away, the versatility of the d800 with DX, and 1.2x crop modes is definitely something that is helpful (plus you gain a full 1fps in DX or 1.2x crop modes too which is nice)...

Hmmm that's interesting. Hadn't thought of that! Yeah, it'll be a jump for sure. But I'm excited to have the larger sensor with the improved bracketing, AF, viewfinder, etc. I can't wait.




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[greybeard]

So I love my D7000.. but it's old. I wish there were more bracketing options, a better viewfinder, more AF points, higher resolution, better ISO performance, a more sturdy/professional build.. and the list goes on. I've been thinking about upgrading for probably a few months, but with the recent release of the D810, the D800 prices have dropped.. I could pick up a used one (which is what I might do) for around 2k or 2300. I currently have a Nikon 85mm 1.8G, 50mm 1.8D, Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS, Tokina 11-16mm 2.8, and a Nikon 80-200 2.8D. I really would use it with the 85, 11-16 @ 16 ( I've read there's no vignetting), and the 80-200, and hopefully upgrade my 17-50 to a 24-70, and maybe even sell of my D7000 to fund the upgrade from the 17-50 to a 24-70. Thoughts? Is this foolish? I'm sick of waiting for the D400 or D9300 that doesn't seem to exist. I shoot mostly portraits (85mm 1.8G) and landscapes (11-16). My end game would be to replace the 11-16 with a 16-35 f4 and the 17-50 with a 24-70, but that wouldn't likely happen for a while... Am I crazy?

Jake

If you are like me, you take pictures solely for enjoyment. Is the outlay of cash for this upgrade going to increase you photographic enjoyment enough to justify the investment or, should you just keep what you have and spend the money on something else that might give you more enjoyment?

 

[astroNikon]

^^^^^ my enjoyment increased dramatically after going full frame.

 

[D-B-J]

So I love my D7000.. but it's old. I wish there were more bracketing options, a better viewfinder, more AF points, higher resolution, better ISO performance, a more sturdy/professional build.. and the list goes on. I've been thinking about upgrading for probably a few months, but with the recent release of the D810, the D800 prices have dropped.. I could pick up a used one (which is what I might do) for around 2k or 2300. I currently have a Nikon 85mm 1.8G, 50mm 1.8D, Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS, Tokina 11-16mm 2.8, and a Nikon 80-200 2.8D. I really would use it with the 85, 11-16 @ 16 ( I've read there's no vignetting), and the 80-200, and hopefully upgrade my 17-50 to a 24-70, and maybe even sell of my D7000 to fund the upgrade from the 17-50 to a 24-70. Thoughts? Is this foolish? I'm sick of waiting for the D400 or D9300 that doesn't seem to exist. I shoot mostly portraits (85mm 1.8G) and landscapes (11-16). My end game would be to replace the 11-16 with a 16-35 f4 and the 17-50 with a 24-70, but that wouldn't likely happen for a while... Am I crazy?

Jake

If you are like me, you take pictures solely for enjoyment. Is the outlay of cash for this upgrade going to increase you photographic enjoyment enough to justify the investment or, should you just keep what you have and spend the money on something else that might give you more enjoyment?

Yes, it will.


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[D-B-J]

^^^^^ my enjoyment increased dramatically after going full frame.

I can imagine [emoji5]️


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[D-B-J]

^^^^^ my enjoyment increased dramatically after going full frame.

I can imagine [emoji5]️


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I'm so antsy!