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<blockquote data-quote="Fortkentdad" data-source="post: 621546" data-attributes="member: 24285">Still deliberating ...Coming down to the D750 and it's newer features (Expeed 4 - AF system) and it's nice titly screen.&nbsp; VS the &quot;pro-ness&quot; of the D800 body plus the mega megapixel capacity of 36mp.&nbsp; For birding and other shots requiring reach and for my DX lens collection I intend to keep my D7100.&nbsp; While a D500 would be a wonderful upgrade for the D7100 I need to put a few more miles on that camera before I upgrade it. This new addition would be primarily for portraits - pets and people.&nbsp; No serious low light needs (not shooting sports under stadium lights or concerts or even weddings in dim churches).&nbsp; I would also use if for landscapes and general shooting.&nbsp; The fact that Nikon rates the D800 as one of their &quot;Pro&quot; bodies while the D750 is only half a pro (semi-pro) ... hmmm&nbsp; I think it is a body and button thing - and the shutter rating is 25% longer (200,000 vs 150,000).&nbsp;&nbsp; From what I've read the upgrades for the D810 over D800 would not warrant the extra $1400 for the newer unit - not for my needs.&nbsp; IF I shot video the D800 would not be the best choice - but I don't do that much at all.&nbsp; Going to talk to &quot;The Camera Store&quot; people sometime today and ask some questions about these cameras. IF I go with the D800 refurb I need to decide by Wednesday - the sale on the D750 goes to months end.&nbsp; ....&nbsp; I have watched more than a few Youtube reviews - and some are more sure of themselves than others.&nbsp; This guy is adamant that the D800 is the clear winner - don't like his style at all - but he makes some good points.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an8skcUdkdU" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an8skcUdkdU</a> and this fella has some thought on a D800 still being a good choice used (in 2015 after the D750 was out) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUhN-tS7-74&amp;t=7s" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUhN-tS7-74&amp;t=7s</a> I remain undecided ... for the moment.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Fortkentdad, post: 621546, member: 24285"] Still deliberating ... Coming down to the D750 and it's newer features (Expeed 4 - AF system) and it's nice titly screen. VS the "pro-ness" of the D800 body plus the mega megapixel capacity of 36mp. For birding and other shots requiring reach and for my DX lens collection I intend to keep my D7100. While a D500 would be a wonderful upgrade for the D7100 I need to put a few more miles on that camera before I upgrade it. This new addition would be primarily for portraits - pets and people. No serious low light needs (not shooting sports under stadium lights or concerts or even weddings in dim churches). I would also use if for landscapes and general shooting. The fact that Nikon rates the D800 as one of their "Pro" bodies while the D750 is only half a pro (semi-pro) ... hmmm I think it is a body and button thing - and the shutter rating is 25% longer (200,000 vs 150,000). From what I've read the upgrades for the D810 over D800 would not warrant the extra $1400 for the newer unit - not for my needs. IF I shot video the D800 would not be the best choice - but I don't do that much at all. Going to talk to "The Camera Store" people sometime today and ask some questions about these cameras. IF I go with the D800 refurb I need to decide by Wednesday - the sale on the D750 goes to months end. .... I have watched more than a few Youtube reviews - and some are more sure of themselves than others. This guy is adamant that the D800 is the clear winner - don't like his style at all - but he makes some good points. [URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an8skcUdkdU[/URL] and this fella has some thought on a D800 still being a good choice used (in 2015 after the D750 was out) [URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUhN-tS7-74&t=7s[/URL] I remain undecided ... for the moment. [/QUOTE]

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