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D800/D800E
D800E - used at a grand ($1300 CDN) - good idea or pass?
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<blockquote data-quote="spb_stan" data-source="post: 669000" data-attributes="member: 43545"><p>The D800e is a pro-level camera, rugged and with a longer lasting shutter. It does have better AF and DR, and better construction, weather resistance and is far better a camera than most of the buyers of them. I would much rather have a D800e than a D750 or 610 prosumer level cameras. I have a D800 and see nothing that gives an advantage in image quality. </p><p>But why do you need another camera, is there something you need that has no workaround. For me, the prosumer cameras do not offer the higher shutter speeds needed to darken backgrounds in too high ambient light levels, but not many people need that unless doing low key lighting or fine art shooting. You wife has a legitimate question and it is one worth thinking about before answering. Almost all camera upgrades I see have no real reason other than wanting a new toy. Upgrades seldom create better images because a camera upgrade does not change the photographer's eye and storytelling skills.</p><p>Upgrading bodies return the least on investment of all the options. Investing in lighting more modifiers or lenses or even workshops return much more value in improvement than another body.</p><p>I use my D800 for all sorts of subjects but if I was doing BIF or pro sports I would be seeking a different body. Since I primarily do events, portraiture, travel, studio occasional weddings(if I can't weasel out of it), product and club shooting, the D800 is more than enough.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spb_stan, post: 669000, member: 43545"] The D800e is a pro-level camera, rugged and with a longer lasting shutter. It does have better AF and DR, and better construction, weather resistance and is far better a camera than most of the buyers of them. I would much rather have a D800e than a D750 or 610 prosumer level cameras. I have a D800 and see nothing that gives an advantage in image quality. But why do you need another camera, is there something you need that has no workaround. For me, the prosumer cameras do not offer the higher shutter speeds needed to darken backgrounds in too high ambient light levels, but not many people need that unless doing low key lighting or fine art shooting. You wife has a legitimate question and it is one worth thinking about before answering. Almost all camera upgrades I see have no real reason other than wanting a new toy. Upgrades seldom create better images because a camera upgrade does not change the photographer's eye and storytelling skills. Upgrading bodies return the least on investment of all the options. Investing in lighting more modifiers or lenses or even workshops return much more value in improvement than another body. I use my D800 for all sorts of subjects but if I was doing BIF or pro sports I would be seeking a different body. Since I primarily do events, portraiture, travel, studio occasional weddings(if I can't weasel out of it), product and club shooting, the D800 is more than enough. [/QUOTE]
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