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<blockquote data-quote="bluzman" data-source="post: 845750" data-attributes="member: 47800"><p>Over the previous 18 months or so I've sold off several APS-C bodies (D7500, D500, Z50). These were cameras that I had owned for a number of years. Those actions reflected a move on my part to pursue my wildlife photography hobby mainly with a Z6iii and a Z50ii. I've kept a D3300 and D3400 on the roster because they're excellent grab-and-go cameras for general family and friends events and some occasional street photography. I even hung on to a D5600 that I paired with a full frame AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR for some intermittent wildlife shoots. </p><p></p><p>Recently, I thought I'd take another look at the D780. I had dismissed it after a cursory look when it came out because the D500 was my go-to camera at the time. On further review, I can see that the D780 is quite capable with some truly unique features. Still, there isn't a compelling reason for me to buy one. What this exercise did recall, however, were all the reviews that compared the new D780 to the venerable D750...and that took me down the rabbit hole.</p><p></p><p>My first full frame DSLR was, in fact, a D750. When I finally sold it, it was done to partly fund a D500. At that point, I was all in on APS-C bodies. In the last few weeks, I revisited a lot of on line reviews and YT videos, some old and some recent, discussing the D750. Mostly, though, I went back into my photo archive and looked at the images I shot with that camera and I realized what a fine piece of gear the D750 was when I did my part.</p><p></p><p>Bottom Line: I sold the D5600 and a couple of DX lenses and used the money to buy a used D750. When it arrives, I'll pair it with the full frame AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR, an old Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8, and a Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD. Do I need another camera, heck no, but "need" has nothing to do with this purchase. This one's for fun. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bluzman, post: 845750, member: 47800"] Over the previous 18 months or so I've sold off several APS-C bodies (D7500, D500, Z50). These were cameras that I had owned for a number of years. Those actions reflected a move on my part to pursue my wildlife photography hobby mainly with a Z6iii and a Z50ii. I've kept a D3300 and D3400 on the roster because they're excellent grab-and-go cameras for general family and friends events and some occasional street photography. I even hung on to a D5600 that I paired with a full frame AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR for some intermittent wildlife shoots. Recently, I thought I'd take another look at the D780. I had dismissed it after a cursory look when it came out because the D500 was my go-to camera at the time. On further review, I can see that the D780 is quite capable with some truly unique features. Still, there isn't a compelling reason for me to buy one. What this exercise did recall, however, were all the reviews that compared the new D780 to the venerable D750...and that took me down the rabbit hole. My first full frame DSLR was, in fact, a D750. When I finally sold it, it was done to partly fund a D500. At that point, I was all in on APS-C bodies. In the last few weeks, I revisited a lot of on line reviews and YT videos, some old and some recent, discussing the D750. Mostly, though, I went back into my photo archive and looked at the images I shot with that camera and I realized what a fine piece of gear the D750 was when I did my part. Bottom Line: I sold the D5600 and a couple of DX lenses and used the money to buy a used D750. When it arrives, I'll pair it with the full frame AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR, an old Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8, and a Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD. Do I need another camera, heck no, but "need" has nothing to do with this purchase. This one's for fun. :p [/QUOTE]
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