Going from Dx to FX

[Marcel]

DX is way less expensive and the IQ is almost the same. And it's lighter as well. The only reason I got in FX was because I was shooting portraits in low available light and I was planning a book. But if I had to do it again, I'd probably stick with DX since I'm not earning a living with my camera.

 

[Griso]

I changed to FX as I tend to go out with the camera after work in the evenings / early morning and my (admittedly not great anyway DX) just wasn't letting me get any decent shots without too much noise. I have also noted that MY increase in IQ over my old DX in poor light allowed me to crop more and still have a better image. But that's just comparing MY old camera and my own wants.

I do agree that if wildlife is the goal a modern DX is the way to go. Or FX and an 800mm F4 or something..!


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[aroy]

DX is way less expensive and the IQ is almost the same. And it's lighter as well. The only reason I got in FX was because I was shooting portraits in low available light and I was planning a book. But if I had to do it again, I'd probably stick with DX since I'm not earning a living with my camera.

I totally agree. The D3300 with either the kit lens or the 35mm F1.8DX, is lighter than any DSLR I have come across. It is lighter than a lot of mirror less too.

For images in good light the smaller pixels really do not matter much, you get a good DR. It is only when the light is low, that FX starts to overtake.

 

[Wolfeye]

I recall a recent commercial from Crest, where this smiling, ditzy girl comes on and announces she's "Going Pro!" because she's decided to switch to Crest's new "Pro" toothpaste. Never mind that her teeth are already gleaming white and perfect, she believes that "Going pro" is the thing to do.

If you're used to shooting DX and wildlife, a FX camera will be a step backward. You will get better pictures taking your DX camera and using the money to go on safari in Africa.

 

[mikew_RIP]

For various reasons i decided i had finished with long lens birding,so naturally it was no longer essential to have DX,i up and traded the DX for a D750,now i have a problem that only money can fix,i have a long lens and a FX camera to go birding,i dont want to part with my FX so it looks like i may be buying a second body.

 

[Craig Rogers]

I'm going to just add a quick note from experience as someone who has recently moved from DX to FX (D7100 to D810). I too mainly shoot wildlife, including small birds.

I held off for a long time due to the perceived view of DX number of dots is better than FX less dots, I almost bought a D7200 instead.

So far (and a lot of photos later), it's just not the case.

Lens for lens, I can crop heavily on the D810 and still have a far better IQ photo than I can get with the D7100. Ok, I know we are talking more MP rather than the D750 that is being discussed, but still, like for like and heavy crop still results in a far better photo than I can imagine with the D7100. In fact, the D7100 hasn't taken a shot since, but I do carry it as a backup.

MP debate aside, I can shoot at far higher ISO (and stay out later/get out earlier) than I would ever consider with the D7100 and living in the UK even on a nice day, I tend to be shooting at ISOs in 4 figures and the AF for wildlife is far better (although the D7200 is supposed to be close).

Just my experience over the last few months. When I get a chance, I will be doing a like for like comparison and adding it as a blog on my website.

 

[mikew_RIP]

I'm going to just add a quick note from experience as someone who has recently moved from DX to FX (D7100 to D810). I too mainly shoot wildlife, including small birds.

I held off for a long time due to the perceived view of DX number of dots is better than FX less dots, I almost bought a D7200 instead.

So far (and a lot of photos later), it's just not the case.

Lens for lens, I can crop heavily on the D810 and still have a far better IQ photo than I can get with the D7100. Ok, I know we are talking more MP rather than the D750 that is being discussed, but still, like for like and heavy crop still results in a far better photo than I can imagine with the D7100. In fact, the D7100 hasn't taken a shot since, but I do carry it as a backup.

MP debate aside, I can shoot at far higher ISO than I would ever consider with the D7100 and living in the UK even on a nice day, I tend to be shooting at ISOs in 4 figures and the AF for wildlife is far better (although the D7200 is supposed to be close).

Just my experience over the last few months. When I get a chance, I will be doing a like for like comparison and adding it as a blog on my website.

Not high by D750 standards but i have auto ISO on mine up to 4000,after having a D7100 with my Tamron 150-600 i feel confident it would give me better images than a heavy crop from the D750.

 

[Craig Rogers]

Not high by D750 standards but i have auto ISO on mine up to 4000,after having a D7100 with my Tamron 150-600 i feel confident it would give me better images than a heavy crop from the D750.

Even with the D7100 at ISO4000? That would be a fairly noisy image with a loss of dynamic range would'nt it? Don't get me wrong, I've had great results from my D7100 and 300mm at high ISO (but with a lot of NR done in DXO Prime), but nothing compared to what an FX would give.

 

[mikew_RIP]

Even with the D7100 at ISO4000? That would be a fairly noisy image with a loss of dynamic range would'nt it? Don't get me wrong, I've had great results from my D7100 and 300mm at high ISO (but with a lot of NR done in DXO Prime), but nothing compared to what an FX would give.

Sorry could have made that clearer,i wouldn't go above 1600 on the D7100,heavy crops would be at no more than 800 preferably less.

 

[Craig Rogers]

Sorry could have made that clearer,i wouldn't go above 1600 on the D7100,heavy crops would be at no more than 800 preferably less.

Ah yes, agree. To be honest, I'm sure there will be that time where I need the extra stretch and sacrifice a bit of detail and it's why I have no plans on not having a DX in my toolkit.

 

[mikew_RIP]

Ah yes, agree. To be honest, I'm sure there will be that time where I need the extra stretch and sacrifice a bit of detail and it's why I have no plans on not having a DX in my toolkit.

We wouldn't want any one to think the D750 is not able to be cropped,its just with a crop like the one below from FX i feel 24mp on DX would be a better starting point.