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

[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

 

[astroNikon]

Nope, I love having a FF camera. It's not the 800 series but a 600. I still have the 7000
I may not have the most up to date sensor .. but then Canon is still kinda lagging behind especially in the intervalometer and multiple exposure built-in market

 

[D-B-J]

Nope, I love having a FF camera. It's not the 800 series but a 600. I still have the 7000
I may not have the most up to date sensor .. but then Canon is still kinda lagging behind especially in the intervalometer and multiple exposure built-in market

I'm just tired of my D7000. There's a list a mile long of things that the D800 would improve upon...


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[ruifo]

WHy crazy??
Go for it!

 

[astroNikon]

Yes, I want a 1.8 Gigapixel camera too. Would be great for astrophotography, even without a telescope.
DARPA shows off 1.8-gigapixel surveillance drone, can spot a terrorist from 20,000 feet | ExtremeTech

 

[D-B-J]

Yes, I want a 1.8 Gigapixel camera too. Would be great for astrophotography, even without a telescope.
DARPA shows off 1.8-gigapixel surveillance drone, can spot a terrorist from 20,000 feet | ExtremeTech

Seems a bit overkill for a DSLR..


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[astroNikon]

Yes, I want a 1.8 Gigapixel camera too. Would be great for astrophotography, even without a telescope.
DARPA shows off 1.8-gigapixel surveillance drone, can spot a terrorist from 20,000 feet | ExtremeTech

Seems a bit overkill for a DSLR..


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You say that today ... give it a few months ....

 

[bc_steve]

D-B-J, I'm feeling the exact same way abouf my D7000

 

[MichaelHenson]

So, basically what you guys are saying is that, instead of upgrading from my 5200 to a 7000 or 7100, I should go with one of the 610's I've been eyeballing lustily?

 

[hamlet]

I too was thinking of upgrading, but as it turns out you need a whole lot more than just a good camera.

 

[D-B-J]

So, basically what you guys are saying is that, instead of upgrading from my 5200 to a 7000 or 7100, I should go with one of the 610's I've been eyeballing lustily?

If you can afford it and have the lenses to match, I'd say do it.


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[D-B-J]

I too was thinking of upgrading, but as it turns out you need a whole lot more than just a good camera.

I think I'm reaching the limits of my camera. I couldn't say that a year ago, but lately I've been feeling... Limited.

Jake


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[hamlet]

I too was thinking of upgrading, but as it turns out you need a whole lot more than just a good camera.

I think I'm reaching the limits of my camera. I couldn't say that a year ago, but lately I've been feeling... Limited.

Jake


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I too feel that with my starter camera. In order to avoid fixating on the limitations of my gear, i just move on to photographing different things.





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[D-B-J]

I too was thinking of upgrading, but as it turns out you need a whole lot more than just a good camera.

I think I'm reaching the limits of my camera. I couldn't say that a year ago, but lately I've been feeling... Limited.

Jake


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I too feel that with my starter camera. In order to avoid fixating on the limitations of my gear, i just move on to photographing different things.





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I shoot products, portraits, landscapes, pets, animals, macro's, etc. It's new body time. Just not sure of the best path.

Jake


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[bc_steve]

So, basically what you guys are saying is that, instead of upgrading from my 5200 to a 7000 or 7100, I should go with one of the 610's I've been eyeballing lustily?

I'd go D7100 over D7000 because the D7000 will feel obsolete sooner. If the D610 is what you really want, can you afford it and can you justify ghe pricd gap?