I am currently shooting with the D610 and have been blessed to be shooting models in New York City. Just recently I was hired to shoot in Mercedes-Benz fashion week. Now I am thinking I should have a backup camera because these shows are very important. I rather be safe than sorry.. I would love some real feed back from owners of the D5300.
Thinking of getting the D5300 as a backup camera.
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If I was doing shoots like what you discribe, I would be buying a second Nikon just like the Nikon I've been doing so well with. First there would be a fimilar feel and layout that would save you some stress. Second if these are pro shoots, you can't really afford issues that a different model can have that your main Nikon doesn't.
This is just the opinion of a photog that will likely never go pro. But I still think it's good advice.
This is just the opinion of a photog that will likely never go pro. But I still think it's good advice.
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
If you do want to go with a DX as backup at least go with the D7100. It is a lot closer to pro than the D5300
I've done some great work with my D5100 in the past but unfortunately you are not going to get much respect in this industry with a crop sensor camera. So I invested in the D610 and I am glad I did. Well, I originally I invested in the D600 and after having spot issues I purchased the D610.
Now I've been doing research on the new D750 and I'm liking what I see. That would be a upgrade to my D610, especially with the 51 focus points. That's the biggest selling point to me.
Now I've been doing research on the new D750 and I'm liking what I see. That would be a upgrade to my D610, especially with the 51 focus points. That's the biggest selling point to me.
I would not go with a DX sensor on an important shoot. A second d610 or event better a D750 is the way to go.
With DX, the lenses will see differently and the noise will also be different (more). As discussed D7100 is nearest to D610 in handling, but the problem with D7100 is that is is very close in price to the D610 (at least a refurbished one), so there is no rationale in getting one. If at all you want an inexpensive solution, get the D3300. The three sensors (D3300, D5300 and D7100) are more or less equal so IQ will remain same, but the controls are different, so it may not be worth saving money at the expense of functionality.
With DX, the lenses will see differently and the noise will also be different (more). As discussed D7100 is nearest to D610 in handling, but the problem with D7100 is that is is very close in price to the D610 (at least a refurbished one), so there is no rationale in getting one. If at all you want an inexpensive solution, get the D3300. The three sensors (D3300, D5300 and D7100) are more or less equal so IQ will remain same, but the controls are different, so it may not be worth saving money at the expense of functionality.
singlerosa_RIP
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When I got my D600 early last year, I kept my D7000 as a backup. Almost identical controls, which is important to me. Came in handy at the end of last year when my D600 took a fall and had to spend a month at Nikon repair. Also nice having two bodies when I don't want to change lenses in the field.
My son bought a 5300 earlier this year and it's a very nice body. But, I don't like the menus. Once you get used to having buttons and wheels to change aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc., it's tough going backwards.
Good luck with the models.
My son bought a 5300 earlier this year and it's a very nice body. But, I don't like the menus. Once you get used to having buttons and wheels to change aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc., it's tough going backwards.
Good luck with the models.
alex6speed
Senior Member
For someone who has never had a nicer camera than a D5300 (or another DSLR for that matter), I'm starting to get that absolute same feeling WITHOUT using a more button operated camera. At first I didn't mind - then again, I was shooting Auto before I took the training wheels off and taught myself how to configure the thing. Now, I feel like I spent at least a good minute or so trying to configure the thing with "info -> click -> click -> AWB -> click -> cloudy -> click -> -> click -> click -> metering" and so on. At least aperture, ISO and shutter isn't that big of a hassle.
I recently agonised about the same thing - D7100 or D5300 - as a backup to my D600. I'm not a pro, so a DX sensor isn't something I'm going to get worked up about. I ended up getting the D5300 + 18-200mm mainly as a travel setup, as I have a cruise coming up soon and then a hiking trip to Tennessee and Virginia in April. So far I'm loving the D5300 and the IQ is excellent. Some handling issued compared to the D600, but nothing major to moan about once you get used to it!