Possible upgrade depending on tax returns.

SkvLTD

SkvLTD

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Premature thought, but I might as well have a solid idea in the back of my head for whenever that time comes- what to get as a proper shooter over my 5100? Majority of my lenses are FX and I'm getting tired of the crop factor (itching to see what my lenses truly can see). That and better ISO performance and having a proper amount of settings and buttons for them.

Dilemma comes in as to what to try to aim for since most prosumer stuff is about out of the same barrel or is significantly outdated to even justify the "discount."

Bottom of the list of considerations is D300/s for the outdated reasons, but it does offer those actual pro body features. I'd still be stuck in DX land though.

Next up, perhaps a D700 though 95% viewfinder is quite a downside for a mid-level pro model.

Most logical is D600 given price cuts and there are plenty perfectly functional ones in circulation right now. Seems like the best choice even though it's essentially a 7000 with FX sensor.

So, any opinions regarding this dilemma?
 
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Krs_2007

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600 if it's refurb or brand new. I don't think I would buy one used.

If your worried about dust then go for the 610 like mentioned.
 
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Rick M

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SkvLTD said:
Premature thought, but I might as well have a solid idea in the back of my head for whenever that time comes- what to get as a proper shooter over my 5100? Majority of my lenses are FX and I'm getting tired of the crop factor (itching to see what my lenses truly can see). That and better ISO performance and having a proper amount of settings and buttons for them.

Dilemma comes in as to what to try to aim for since most prosumer stuff is about out of the same barrel or is significantly outdated to even justify the "discount."

Bottom of the list of considerations is D300/s for the outdated reasons, but it does offer those actual pro body features. I'd still be stuck in DX land though.

Next up, perhaps a D700 though 95% viewfinder is quite a downside for a mid-level pro model.

Most logical is D600 given price cuts and there are plenty perfectly functional ones in circulation right now. Seems like the best choice even though it's essentially a 7000 with FX sensor.

So, any opinions regarding this dilemma?
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I went from the D5100 to the D600 and here is my opinion,

Fx trumps everything period. Once you shoot it and see the results you will understand. It all comes down to light, lens and sensor. Pro body, pro features, blah, blah, blah, forget all that marketing crap.

But..., D610, not a D600.
 
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SkvLTD

SkvLTD

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Another thing I'm liking that even non-nikon grips offer connectivity and portrait buttons, and my much, much anticipated AA tray. I have lots of experience as well as stock of GOOD rechargeables and would much rather use those over several lithiums.

Else yea, can't wait to get a body that can meter w/ AI lenses, AF with a screw motor, etc. Plus having 2 control wheels to just about automate even in manual mode. And then you can have quick-access presets too? Maaaan.
 
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