Anyone considering an upgrade?
- Thread starter Rick M
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I have other "toys" I'd have to sell to justify a $3000 investment into a D600 and lens. I'm trying to be practical. I keep reminding myself of the professional photographer that had a highly acclaimed show of photos he took with throw-away cameras from the drugstore. Will a D600 really make a difference in my hobby, or is it just another technological toy that I really don't need.
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I haven't slept for 2 weeks tossing and turning over this dilemma. Not really. I sleep like a baby.
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I haven't slept for 2 weeks tossing and turning over this dilemma. Not really. I sleep like a baby.
AC016
Senior Member
Nope, no "upgrade" for me. I am happy with what i have: D80 and D5100. Many people will buy this camera just because. Well, spending 3k "just because" is really senseless. I am happy for anyone who has pre-ordered one or is planning to do so. I suppose in this case, you have to have a really good reason to get into Full Frame cameras. I have no reason to. It won't give me "better" pictures, i'm the one that needs to give myself "better" pictures. I remember when people went nuts and posted "pics taken with my D800". Great.... but without pixel peeping, i see no difference from ones taken with any other Nikon DSLR from the last 4 years. Again, don't get me wrong, im happy for the folks that have done their pre-orders. I always like getting boxes with goodies in them 
I have finally come to the conclusion that with the 2000 dollar price point (I'm hearing reports that in places like Australia the camera is significantly more expensive...like 2500 which is weird) FX is still a little to expensive for mass consumption. I'd wait till next year sometime to see if the price falls to 1500-1800. The D7K is a THOUSAND dollars cheaper folks! Is FX really worth that grand? Think of all the different pro level lenses you could put on a D7K for a grand. I think we will yet see a replacement for the D300 although perhaps not until next year.
I'll pass on this one...2K is close but no cigar for me and I bet for a ton of other folks too. 1500 and it would have been a runaway.
I'll pass on this one...2K is close but no cigar for me and I bet for a ton of other folks too. 1500 and it would have been a runaway.
Phillydog1958
Senior Member
I'm not sure if I'll be upgrading to the D600 or not, but I had similar feelings about my 16-85mm, DX versus the new 24-85mm, FX lens. I'm going to examine your recommendation of the 24-120mm. I have read a few of the reviews that are posted on the Nikon site. They're all positive, especially when compared to those of the 24-85mm. The reviews for the 24-120mm are as positive as those of the 16-85mm. My only concern was the aperture of f4, but you make a valid point about a consistent aperture. Thanks for the input.
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I'll probably buy in store at my dealer. The 24-120 gets some poor reviews, are they incorrect?
I do not consider the D600 a consumer level camera at a budget price. The specs put it at a semi-pro level with a prosumer body. This is not a toy for the masses as everyone hoped for and I'm glad it isn't. I'm looking for more IQ and the ability for larger prints (to sell), than I can squeeze out of my D5100. I feel that I have grown out of the D5100. Seems in my case to be a natural upgrade. If I don't, I'll always be wondering, it's just my nature.
Phillydog - so rude of me for not backing up my statement. So here are some image samples that I took when I still had this lens using it with my Ex-D700 and D7000.
D7000 with 24-120mm f4 VRII
24-120mm f4_016 by gqtuazon, on Flickr
@120mm, f4
Aloe vera flower Nikon 24-120mm f4 DOF test by gqtuazon, on Flickr
Physical comparison
Nikon mid zooms by gqtuazon, on Flickr
Portrait shot
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Phillydog1958
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I went to Bestbuy today and played with their D800 display. They had a 70-300mm FX lens on it. The D800 is a nice camera. I took a few snaps of the interior of the store. The increased dynamic range was noticeable.
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Photowyzard
Senior Member
Back up for what?
If you are not a Pro.... my opinion would be to SELL IT.
Why?
It will only depreciate. A D7200 is probably just around the corner. You don't really need a 2nd camera body, I would guess and you will end up using the D600 almost exclusively. There is no turning back from BETTER!
The minute I got my D800, I sold my D90. As much as I loved the camera, there was no point.
Sell it while it is still worth something.
You been bit now there is no turning back. Your wallet will be taking it on the chin. Sorry Rick there is no cure but to hand over Andrew Jacksons to a camera store retailer.
Phillydog1958
Senior Member
I agree. You're right. I'd have to sell it to compensate myself and upgrade. I exaggerated my concerns. I was on a writing tangent.
I'm not sure if I'm going to even buy a D600. I'm still in contemplation and the gathering of information.When the D800 was announced in February, I sold my D700 with the 24-120mm to fund my D800. I think that was a smart move since I was able to sell my now old D700 above $2k.
Shifting to Full Frame is costly so no one should be pressured to get one. Just avoid forums like this to avoid temptation.
Shifting to Full Frame is costly so no one should be pressured to get one. Just avoid forums like this to avoid temptation.
D700 + Nikon 24-120mm f4 VRII = D800E
Now I understand what you were saying...LOL
Nice math...I like it.
pistnbroke
Banned
Too expensive ..I need 2 so thats £4000 + all new lens 28-300 VR ..no profit in it for my wedding photography business ...I need a revised D7000/D7200 ..
D400 will probably be too expensive also .. so have to wait up to 12 months if tom hogan is right
D400 will probably be too expensive also .. so have to wait up to 12 months if tom hogan is right