2nd camera purchase?

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JMHPhotography

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I currently own the nikon d600 which I am getting to ship in for the sensor replacement. So I find myself without a camera as I sold my D5100 last year (regrettable now) So do I splurge and get another Full Frame or go DX for this purchase. I am honestly not sure how much its going to be used. I found myself in a situation where the last couple shoots I did I really could of used a 2nd body... but you know how that goes when you have two you don't need two. And no before you even suggest it I am not willing to spend 4 grand on a new body one can dream but um no. Oh and all of my lenses are currently FX.

I appreciate all of your feed back as I am trying to have the ends justify the means!

Thanks in advance
Jeannette
 
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Nero

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Unless you absolutely need it I don't see much point getting another FX body so a DX body would probably be the better choice. Maybe a D7100 which you can get pretty cheap these days or even a D7200 if you don't mind spending a bit more.

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PapaST

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It all depends on what you shoot. I have a D600 and D7100, for me, having a second body is pretty much essential. Going DX would serve two purposes, giving you a backup and giving you a little better performance with certain scenarios like wildlife.

If you shoot a lot then I say get a second body for sure.
 
Fred Kingston

Fred Kingston

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You know it only takes about 10 days at maximum for Nikon to receive, fix, and get your D600 back to you, right?

If you absolutely can't live without a camera for those 10 days, I'd look on eBay for a used DX... starting with a D300
 
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Bill16

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I currently have 2 FX Nikon's (D800E, D700) and the D7100 as my DX Nikon! So I honestly believe having a second Nikon for back up is a great idea! If you don't need extra reach, another FX is the way I would go! But if you shoot wildlife sometimes, then a good DX Nikon is the way to go! :)
I prefer my FX Nikon's, but now and then a DX nikon comes in very handy! :D
 
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JMHPhotography said:
I found myself in a situation where the last couple shoots I did I really could of used a 2nd body... but you know how that goes when you have two you don't need two.
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What type of photography do you do most? And what type of lens do you use most? Wide angle? Normal? Telephoto? If you go with a DX body and all your lenses are FX, you will be limited on the wide end.

I have two FX bodies and a DX all of which are used for certain things. The DX is mainly for shooting the local high school's drama productions because when it is coupled with my 70-200mm lens, it eliminates the need for cropping. For almost everything else, I prefer FX. If you shoot some wildlife, you might enjoy the extra reach of a DX body.
 
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rocketman122

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JMHPhotography said:
I currently own the nikon d600 which I am getting to ship in for the sensor replacement. So I find myself without a camera as I sold my D5100 last year (regrettable now) So do I splurge and get another Full Frame or go DX for this purchase. I am honestly not sure how much its going to be used. I found myself in a situation where the last couple shoots I did I really could of used a 2nd body... but you know how that goes when you have two you don't need two. And no before you even suggest it I am not willing to spend 4 grand on a new body one can dream but um no. Oh and all of my lenses are currently FX.

I appreciate all of your feed back as I am trying to have the ends justify the means!

Thanks in advance
Jeannette
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it says Experience:Semi-Pro

a D750 is what I suggest. price came down to $1900. or you might consider going for the grey D810 and get a mack vip diamond warranty for an all risk coverage.
Nikon D810 FX Format 36 3MP Digital SLR DSLR Camera Brand New Body Only | eBay
 
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JMHPhotography

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Ok so the D600 gets shipped out today and no decision on a second body. I am really really really into macro these days so I don't really have any shoots lined up I can live with out it for a bit ... I HOPE lol

Thanks for the advice everyone I am probably leaning to another FX body thinking the 750 or the 810?

Jeannette
 
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hark

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JMHPhotography said:
Ok so the D600 gets shipped out today and no decision on a second body. I am really really really into macro these days so I don't really have any shoots lined up I can live with out it for a bit ... I HOPE lol

Thanks for the advice everyone I am probably leaning to another FX body thinking the 750 or the 810?

Jeannette
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If you are really, really, really into macro as you say, then a DX will yield a larger photo without having the need to crop as much or use extension tubes as often depending upon the subject.
 
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Bill16

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Any of the D8xx series works pretty good for macro! They allow plenty of cropping "if" needed! :)

This was with my D800E! :)

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JMHPhotography

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No second camera purchase as of yet most of my macro in done in my basement at least for this winter so I want to invest in some other tools first will keep everyone posted.
 
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