DX -> FX : D7000 to D600

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bmilcs

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Hey fellas,

I know that many people have made the swap to full frame from the D7000 and like cameras. My question to you: was it worth it?

For my needs, I feel that the D600 will undoubtedly improve my images. I have 20/13 vision so I pick up on subtle details without trying (pixel peeper :cool:), I love to crop and want the added megapixels, I want better autofocus (D7K has some issues at times, especially in low light), better ISO performance (substantially better) and better grip (heard the 600 has a more substantial grip/feel to it).

I'm yearning for the improved and larger sensor. I also love wide angle, turning all of my lens into wider versions of themselves.

Most importantly, I LIVE in Lightroom. I like to be creative and really stretch my highlights and shadows to the max. Tone curves, saturating individual colors, drastic exposure changes, etc. I know you should always strive to get it right in the camera but I'm a graphic designer at heart.

I know that people make pictures and not the camera, but I want FX!

Do you think I'm a good candidate? I plan on selling my DX gear to afford it and will be left with:

- 50 1.8
- 60 2.8
- 70-300 vr II

My 35 1.8 DX is one of my favorite lenses and will be replaced by the 50 respectively. I also have a Tokina 11-16 but I can replace that with a similar lens.

I know the D600 has oil spot issues but I can always get that fixed.

Are you happy with the swap to full frame? What camera did you come from?

I'm just now starting to get some paid gigs and want to reinvest some of that money. I know I could use some 2.8 zooms but I really like primes.

Here's a shot from last weekend:

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Fred Kingston

Fred Kingston

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I went from a D7000 to a D600... I'm happy... I should preface this by saying I bought my first 35mm camera in the '60s, and made all the transitions from film/developing to digital...

I'm also an Imperial measurement system kinda guy... and view the differences between DX and FX... I can see an inch in my mind's eye, I can't see 10cm... Same with FX... I can intuitively see 50mm in my mind's eye, I can't see 35mm and do the math combinations without distracting me from what I want to SEE...
 
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Krs_2007

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I made the same move myself and haven't regretted it except for one little thing. I wish I would have kept my D7K for a backup. Which I am now researching and might just get a D7100 for that. Outside of that, all of my lenses are FX so it was an easy jump.

If you are looking at a D600 I assume for budget reasons but if not then you might want to save a bit and get the 610.

About the oil issues, I bought mine late last year and haven't had as severe an issue as earlier adopters with mine. It does get spots as will all DSLR's, but in a year its only been cleaned once and its about ready for another to get ready for baseball/football season.

Take your time, mull it over and do some research to see which way you want to go. You could always rent one and see the difference for yourself.
 
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singlerosa_RIP

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I bought a refurbed D600 about 18 months ago and have zero regrets. Kept my D7000 as a backup and also use it for reach and some macro. When I bought the 600, my lens bag was mixed about 50/50 FX/DX. Sold all DX lenses and now have all FX glass, including the trinity.
 
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singlerosa said:
I bought a refurbed D600 about 18 months ago and have zero regrets. Kept my D7000 as a backup and also use it for reach and some macro. When I bought the 600, my lens bag was mixed about 50/50 FX/DX. Sold all DX lenses and now have all FX glass, including the trinity.
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What is the trinity?
 
SkvLTD

SkvLTD

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bmilcs said:
Hey fellas,

I know that many people have made the swap to full frame from the D7000 and like cameras. My question to you: was it worth it?
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Personally and in short- when you can push ISO past 640 like its nothing and the camera sees more in the dark than you do yourself, its totally worth it. My needs are pretty extreme quite a few times, so DX stuff has trouble keeping up.
 
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hrstrat57

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If one of your main issues is AF wait for the D750.

btw the 70-300 AF VR and the 60 F2.8 micro are both awesome on my D700.... You will be off to a nice start with glass. I have dozens of pics recently posted from the D700 70-300 AF VR combo for you to look at.
 
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