Thinking of switching to Nikon...

[jsecordphoto]

And I do have the option of picking up a used d800 from a friend who switched to Sony, very low shutter count for 1900. Just not sure if I should cough up another couple hundred and grab a new 750

 

[goodguy]

And I do have the option of picking up a used d800 from a friend who switched to Sony, very low shutter count for 1900. Just not sure if I should cough up another couple hundred and grab a new 750

When I went to buy my D750 there was a D800 for sale for exact same price, I could pick either up, I chose the D750, as I said its just an amazing general use camera while for me the D800 is an over kill in many ways and is not so much a general use camera but more a studio camera.

 

[Didereaux]

So I'll start off by saying I'm not really the type who feels the need to buy the latest and greatest gear everytime something exciting gets released. I picked up my 6D probably around 8 months ago, when I was pretty much only shooting landscapes and astrophotography, and it's been pretty good for that. After recently getting into wildlife (which I am loving) and getting hired by a local paper to cover events and assignment work, I am finding the AF system to be horrible. I've missed so many wildlife shots because the AF just can't track accurately or even lock onto subjects, even with great light (which I need with the tamron anyway). I know the 5d3 has a much better AF system, but the IQ doesn't seem much better than my 6D.

Nikon just seems to be killing Canon in the sensor department, with the shadow recovery, dynamic range, and high ISO capabilities looking amazing. I do think Canon will eventually respond, but at what price point? I guess I'm half thinking out loud, and half looking to see what everybody here thinks. I would lose some money selling off my current lenses (and where will I find a nikon mount tammy 150-600??), but the d750's are going for 2300 right now. Selling off my current gear, plus about $1200 in print sales this month, I'll have enough to grab a decent little set up.

First off, I think you are missing a lot of knowledge and information. You question the 5DMK3 & 6D IQ? But you are using a Tamron lens for wildlife and sports? I use a 6D w/100-400mm L IS USM fro wildlife from hummingbirds to Moose, they all have EXCELLENT IQ, not just my opinion. As for the failure to track focus I think once again you should be looking at your lens, not the camera. I suggest you go out and talk to real wildlife & sports photographers and look at what they are using, And despite your protestations it is apparent you are chasing the marketing hype.

 

[jsecordphoto]

So I'll start off by saying I'm not really the type who feels the need to buy the latest and greatest gear everytime something exciting gets released. I picked up my 6D probably around 8 months ago, when I was pretty much only shooting landscapes and astrophotography, and it's been pretty good for that. After recently getting into wildlife (which I am loving) and getting hired by a local paper to cover events and assignment work, I am finding the AF system to be horrible. I've missed so many wildlife shots because the AF just can't track accurately or even lock onto subjects, even with great light (which I need with the tamron anyway). I know the 5d3 has a much better AF system, but the IQ doesn't seem much better than my 6D.

Nikon just seems to be killing Canon in the sensor department, with the shadow recovery, dynamic range, and high ISO capabilities looking amazing. I do think Canon will eventually respond, but at what price point? I guess I'm half thinking out loud, and half looking to see what everybody here thinks. I would lose some money selling off my current lenses (and where will I find a nikon mount tammy 150-600??), but the d750's are going for 2300 right now. Selling off my current gear, plus about $1200 in print sales this month, I'll have enough to grab a decent little set up.

First off, I think you are missing a lot of knowledge and information. You question the 5DMK3 & 6D IQ? But you are using a Tamron lens for wildlife and sports? I use a 6D w/100-400mm L IS USM fro wildlife from hummingbirds to Moose, they all have EXCELLENT IQ, not just my opinion. As for the failure to track focus I think once again you should be looking at your lens, not the camera. I suggest you go out and talk to real wildlife & sports photographers and look at what they are using, And despite your protestations it is apparent you are chasing the marketing hype.

Lol, what did I offend you? The wildlife is strictly a hobby for me, with my main interests (and print sales/paying jobs) being landscapes, astrophotography, and doing some event shooting. I don't and wouldn't use the tamron for any assignment work or anything. If my focus was on sports and wildlife to make money, I would worry more about saving money for good canon glass for those uses. I'm also friends with many professional wildlife shooters, who basically all shoot canon (mostly 1dx) and I obviously know the tamron is essentially the kit lens of wildlife shooting.

The things I'm basing my decisions on are real world testing, on applications I will need the camera for.

 

[D-B-J]

For what you shoot, I'd rather you get the D800 than the d750. I've shot at 128000 and had usable images for online, and 4000-6400 and printed usable images from there. And for landscapes, the DR absolutely blows me away. I know I'm always professing how amazing I think this camera is, but it really is a MACHINE. Seeing what you do and how you shoot, I think the DR abilities of the D800 would benefit you more than the high-iso capabilities of the D750. That being said, the AF and processor is not as advanced as the newer D750, so you should keep that in mind.

Good luck in whatever you decide man!

Jake

 

[goodguy]

For what you shoot, I'd rather you get the D800 than the d750. I've shot at 128000 and had usable images for online, and 4000-6400 and printed usable images from there. And for landscapes, the DR absolutely blows me away. I know I'm always professing how amazing I think this camera is, but it really is a MACHINE. Seeing what you do and how you shoot, I think the DR abilities of the D800 would benefit you more than the high-iso capabilities of the D750. That being said, the AF and processor is not as advanced as the newer D750, so you should keep that in mind.

Good luck in whatever you decide man!

Jake

I just took a quick look at your site and pictures (amazing work!) and I actually tend to agree, you will gain more from the D800 amazing DR for your style of photography.

 

[jsecordphoto]

Thanks goodguy, I appreciate that. It would obviously be a huge pain in the ass to switch, but it's something I've been considering for a few months now. Lots of good feedback here, which I knew I'd get from the wealth of knowledge on this board.

 

[runnah]

Narrow it down to 3 choices and then rent for a weekend.

 

[D-B-J]

Thanks goodguy, I appreciate that. It would obviously be a huge pain in the ass to switch, but it's something I've been considering for a few months now. Lots of good feedback here, which I knew I'd get from the wealth of knowledge on this board.

And personally, I like the size/heft of the D800 with a grip a lot more than the D750. It just... Feels nicer in my hands. So make sure you head down to a local camera shop or best buy so you can hold one and see how it feels ergonomically. Cause that's really important.

 

[jsecordphoto]

I've actually played around with d800/810/e's quite a bit. Lots of the guys I go shoot with use nikon. I actually tried using the d800/tamron combo over the weekend while we were watching the hawk hunt. I do plan on going to check out the 750 at a local shop this weekend

 

[gsgary]

And I do have the option of picking up a used d800 from a friend who switched to Sony, very low shutter count for 1900. Just not sure if I should cough up another couple hundred and grab a new 750

Which Sony did your friend buy ?

 

[jsecordphoto]

And I do have the option of picking up a used d800 from a friend who switched to Sony, very low shutter count for 1900. Just not sure if I should cough up another couple hundred and grab a new 750

Which Sony did your friend buy ?

A7r. She's primarily a landscape shooter and loved how light the Sony's are

 

[gsgary]

So I'll start off by saying I'm not really the type who feels the need to buy the latest and greatest gear everytime something exciting gets released. I picked up my 6D probably around 8 months ago, when I was pretty much only shooting landscapes and astrophotography, and it's been pretty good for that. After recently getting into wildlife (which I am loving) and getting hired by a local paper to cover events and assignment work, I am finding the AF system to be horrible. I've missed so many wildlife shots because the AF just can't track accurately or even lock onto subjects, even with great light (which I need with the tamron anyway). I know the 5d3 has a much better AF system, but the IQ doesn't seem much better than my 6D.

Nikon just seems to be killing Canon in the sensor department, with the shadow recovery, dynamic range, and high ISO capabilities looking amazing. I do think Canon will eventually respond, but at what price point? I guess I'm half thinking out loud, and half looking to see what everybody here thinks. I would lose some money selling off my current lenses (and where will I find a nikon mount tammy 150-600??), but the d750's are going for 2300 right now. Selling off my current gear, plus about $1200 in print sales this month, I'll have enough to grab a decent little set up.

First off, I think you are missing a lot of knowledge and information. You question the 5DMK3 & 6D IQ? But you are using a Tamron lens for wildlife and sports? I use a 6D w/100-400mm L IS USM fro wildlife from hummingbirds to Moose, they all have EXCELLENT IQ, not just my opinion. As for the failure to track focus I think once again you should be looking at your lens, not the camera. I suggest you go out and talk to real wildlife & sports photographers and look at what they are using, And despite your protestations it is apparent you are chasing the marketing hype.

I think most of Nikon's marketing team are on this forum all you hear is get a Nikon they are best

 

[gsgary]

And I do have the option of picking up a used d800 from a friend who switched to Sony, very low shutter count for 1900. Just not sure if I should cough up another couple hundred and grab a new 750

Which Sony did your friend buy ?

A7r. She's primarily a landscape shooter and loved how light the Sony's are

I have the a7 but only use Leica fit lenses they both match the d800

 

[D-B-J]

I've actually played around with d800/810/e's quite a bit. Lots of the guys I go shoot with use nikon. I actually tried using the d800/tamron combo over the weekend while we were watching the hawk hunt. I do plan on going to check out the 750 at a local shop this weekend

Be warned-- it's SO tiny compared to the D8x0!