Crazy to sell my Nikon?

[PaulButler]

I suspect the OP wants to change because he has recently had a bit of a drama with a lens repair so it is in effect a "fit of pique"

If he does change, then he will have to re-evaluate how he handles the cameras etc as they will be different and re-evaluate how he shoots. As good as modern mirrorless systems are they are still no match for a pro DSLR in some areas (e.g. AF tracking) but may well be better in others. Only he can decide what is acceptable.

End of the day, it is the person behind the camera that makes the difference.

 

[Deleted member 66768]

I suspect the OP wants to change because he has recently had a bit of a drama with a lens repair so it is in effect a "fit of pique"

If he does change, then he will have to re-evaluate how he handles the cameras etc as they will be different and re-evaluate how he shoots. As good as modern mirrorless systems are they are still no match for a pro DSLR in some areas (e.g. AF tracking) but may well be better in others. Only he can decide what is acceptable.

End of the day, it is the person behind the camera that makes the difference.

Answer in a nutshell.

 

[Cagey75]

You clearly haven't shot alot of weddings lol

Shooting ONE is enough to know.


MOD EDIT: Don't Bite on the Personal insults in future.

 

[Deleted member 66768]

Shooting ONE is enough to know.

Nonsense lol


MOD EDIT : As Above, Don't Bite...

 

[Cagey75]

Nonsense lol

You're the only one talking nonsense, for a start, I'm not a wedding photographer, if I was I would be too busy to be on here mouthing about gear. Tonnes of work out there atm for decent wedding togs. Why are you avoiding the earlier suggestion? You have a mate with loads of Fuji gear, go borrow some and come back with your findings. It'll give you something better to do than polishing your gear and ranting on here

MOD EDIT: As I Say, stop biting...

 

[Deleted member 66768]

You're the only one talking nonsense, for a start, I'm not a wedding photographer, if I was I would be too busy to be on here mouthing about gear. Tonnes of work out there atm for decent wedding togs. Why are you avoiding the earlier suggestion? You have a mate with loads of Fuji gear, go borrow some and come back with your findings. It'll give you something better to do than polishing your gear and ranting on here

Plenty of work done pal

3 more weddings to catch up on and waiting on 6 albums

Would you like a copy of my diary ?

You remind of why I stopped using the forum for a long time.

MOD EDIT: stop bickering, it's not going to end well...

 

[Cagey75]

Plenty of work done pal

3 more weddings to catch up on and waiting on 6 albums

Would you like a copy of my diary ?

You remind of why I stopped using the forum for a long time.

No, you're type is the reason many don't use them. You can't listen to sense, you come across more of a gear head than photographer. My original posts were nothing to do with you to begin with, I posted a video just as an example, thought it might be helpful tbh.
You just decided to stick your know-it-all oar in. On yer way now, Mr. Busy busy


MOD EDIT: stop bickering, it's not going to end well...

 

[ukaskew]

I've shot weddings exclusively with the X-T1, 23mm 1.4 and 56mm 1.2, and the D750 with 35mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.4.

The D750 just works, the battery goes on forever, it always locks on and hangs on for dear life and you can do pretty much whatever you like in post. The Fuji is easier to manage, much, much quieter (therefore far less intrusive) and an absolute pleasure to shoot with (EVF, dials etc). It's completely down to personal preference but both are absolutely 100% capable.

I'm going full Fuji next year. The D750 is spectacular and I'm sure I will miss it in some circumstances, but I feel far more comfortable shooting Fuji and overall it's close enough (I imagine closer still with the X-T2) that it's not going to have any impact on clients (and for very small weddings it's a big benefit).

 

[Deleted member 66768]

No, you're type is the reason many don't use them. You can't listen to sense, you come across more of a gear head than photographer. My original posts were nothing to do with you to begin with, you just decided to stick your know-it-all oar in. On yer way now, Mr. Busy busy

You can be into the gear and still be a good photographer. You're a rude, arrogant little whipper snapper if I am being honest


MOD EDIT: Back to personal insults then I see... I'd suggest the Ignore Button when you come back

 

[Cagey75]

You can be into the gear and still be a good photographer. You're a rude, arrogant little whipper snapper if I am being honest

Good job I don't give a monkey's what you think. I'm not little btw

I never said you were a bad photographer, that's all in your own head. I haven't even seen any of your images for one, don't care to either.




MOD EDIT: Back to personal insults then I see... I'd suggest the Ignore Button when you come back

 

[Deleted member 66768]

Lol that's good

 

[Nuzik]

I've shot weddings exclusively with the X-T1, 23mm 1.4 and 56mm 1.2, and the D750 with 35mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.4.

The D750 just works, the battery goes on forever, it always locks on and hangs on for dear life and you can do pretty much whatever you like in post. The Fuji is easier to manage, much, much quieter (therefore far less intrusive) and an absolute pleasure to shoot with (EVF, dials etc). It's completely down to personal preference but both are absolutely 100% capable.

I'm going full Fuji next year. The D750 is spectacular and I'm sure I will miss it in some circumstances, but I feel far more comfortable shooting Fuji and overall it's close enough (I imagine closer still with the X-T2) that it's not going to have any impact on clients (and for very small weddings it's a big benefit).

Why the full change? According to F/1.4 you'd be an idiot to do this!


MOD EDIT : More personal insults... just throw some petrol on the fire why dont you..

 

[Deleted member 66768]

Why the full change? According to F/1.4 you'd be an idiot to do this!

More nonsense. I said it wouldn't be the change for me.

Quit being so defensive over equipment lol

 

[Deleted member 66768]

Look I get it, you're defending your decision to change to Fuji

Wish I hadn't commented on this, can the mods please amend this thread for this OP ?


MOD EDIT: I'm doing enough amending / annotating as it is... Ignore Button.

 

[GreenNinja67]

Stop waving your small peckers at each other. You both sound ridiculous.

 

[Deleted member 66768]

Also if you actually read what I wrote you buffoon you'd see I said if I wasn't shooting weddings I'd consider changing.

Neither you or cagey75 shoot weddings so you've no idea where I'm even coming from you trolls lol


MOD EDIT : You're going for some kind of record here... Personal Insult Again.

 

[Deleted member 66768]

Stop waving your small peckers at each other. You both sound ridiculous.

Lmao

 

[Nuzik]

Who says i dont shoot weddings? I do the occasional, i chose not to do it for a job i need to see my kids on weekends

 

[JJ!]

I do find the most biast owners of equipment to be Fuji owners. I am not aiming that at ANYONE in this thread, but you only need to look in the Fuji thread and online too see my point.

There is no right system for anyone - fact.

If you know you want to go Fuji, just do it. If you don't enjoy it. Go back to Nikon.

Or as you have so much, sell half, get a Fuji, run it alongside your chosen Nikon and see what you think.

 

[Cagey75]

Stop waving your small peckers at each other. You both sound ridiculous.

Happy to ignore him, if he'd stop Pm'ing me ...

Anyone who actually read my posts btw, would see some sense in them. This whole "fanboy" crap is, well, just that. People make the switch because it makes sense. We all have the options to change at any time. We all do the research, we don't suddenly decide to make a drastic change for the fun of it. I speak from experience, i have done it. I moved from FX Nikon with some lovely glass, to last gen Fuji crop sensor and I couldn't be happier. I have no doubt whatsoever that Fuji gear is well capable of shooting weddings. You don't have to be a pro wedding tog to know this, just as you don't need to be a Nat Geo pro to know what equipment is best for wildlife or harsh conditions. There's always these wannabe experts looking to trounce on other's opinions. The best thing to do is actually try for yourself, that should go without saying.

I've shot a bunch of weddings, and I turn them down at least twice a month, because I don't like weddings ... Now sure why this has anything to do with it tbh, but there yis go

 

[Deleted member 66768]

I do find the most biast owners of equipment to be Fuji owners. I am not aiming that at ANYONE in this thread, but you only need to look in the Fuji thread and online too see my point.

There is no right system for anyone - fact.

If you know you want to go Fuji, just do it. If you don't enjoy it. Go back to Nikon.

Or as you have so much, sell half, get a Fuji, run it alongside your chosen Nikon and see what you think.

Great advice

 

[Deleted member 66768]

Happy to ignore him, if he'd stop Pm'ing me ...

Anyone who actually read my posts btw, would see some sense in them. This whole "fanboy" crap is, well, just that. People make the switch because it makes sense. We all have the options to change at any time. We all do the research, we don't suddenly decide to make a drastic change for the fun of it. I speak from experience, i have done it. I moved from FX Nikon with some lovely glass, to last gen Fuji crop sensor and I couldn't be happier. I have no doubt whatsoever that Fuji gear is well capable of shooting weddings. You don't have to be a pro wedding tog to know this, just as you don't need to be a Nat Geo pro to know what equipment is best for wildlife or harsh conditions. There's always these wannabe experts looking to trounce on other's opinions. The best thing to do is actually try for yourself, that should go without saying.

I've shot a bunch of weddings, and I turn them down at least twice a month, because I don't like weddings ... Now sure why this has anything to do with it tbh, but there yis go

Hit the ignore button then matey. I can't seem to find it on the app to block you

As for the PM lmao catch a grip it was a jokey message followed by an LOL

Get over yourself and do me a favour by blocking me

 

[badboy1984]

I don't mean to cause the war between both brands. I got to admit the recent repair on my 28-70 f2.8 did make me think about switching system. Always interest in Fuji X but because I'm heavily invest in Nikon, I never think I will go and sell everything. I may have to go to Calumet or Jessop and play around with the XT2 and some prime. I may not like at after all ......

 

[Cagey75]

Hit the ignore button then matey. I can't seem to find it on the app to block you

As for the PM lmao catch a grip it was a jokey message followed by an LOL

Get over yourself and do me a favour by blocking me

This dude .... ^ *sigh*

I don't mean to cause the war between both brands. I got to admit the recent repair on my 28-70 f2.8 did make me think about switching system. Always interest in Fuji X but because I'm heavily invest in Nikon, I never think I will go and sell everything. I may have to go to Calumet or Jessop and play around with the XT2 and some prime. I may not like at after all ......

You didn't cause anything, there's always one troll, you know yourself which advice to actually pay attention to. End of the day, if Sony took your fancy, or Canon or whatever, go with your instinct, do the reasearch, make sure you are happy with your choice.

 

[Nuzik]

wooo im not bias, you came in with your bias. I merely referred to particular lenses the young man could or should change and if you read what I wrote other than the words do it. It was all factual. You came in with your size 5's and your superior knowledge to everyone else. Im not sure if Ken Rockwell has changed his name to F/1.4!


Mod Edit: And again, don't bite... or you'll get caught in the fallout. Ignore Button.

 

[dancook]

I am a second shooter,

I shoot the Leica Q (FF 28mm 1.7 P&S) alongside a Nikon D750 with 85mm 1.8g lens
I use a black rapid shoulder strap with the D750 and a neck strap with the Leica

This covers everything I need to do.

I understand how great it is to have a small camera to get in close without feeling intrusive, so this works great with the Leica Q, when you want to get in close you want the short FL.

Something happens across the room, like a cowboy in a western - I reach for my Nikon D750 - grabs focus and shoots so quickly...
If you're using 85mm you aren't so close you feel intrusive, so doesn't matter so much it's a large DSLR by comparison.

I feel I get the best of both worlds, the D750 + 85mm 1.8g make for a light package when it comes to DSLR equipment.


-- So what I am saying is, half and half can work nicely.
Short FL on the Fuji and longer FL on the Nikon.

 

[JJ!]

wooo im not bias, you came in with your bias. I merely referred to particular lenses the young man could or should change and if you read what I wrote other than the words do it. It was all factual. You came in with your size 5's and your superior knowledge to everyone else. Im not sure if Ken Rockwell has changed his name to F/1.4!

FYI Ken loves both the D750 & X-T2, actually he seems to love most things including super zooms lol

 

[badboy1984]

Talking about having both, I'm tempting to sell the D700 and 28-70 f2.8 for the Fuji. Keep the D3, 50mm f1.8G, 85mm f1.4D and 70-200 f2.8 VR1 for other things I do. Talking about that, D700 and 28-70 f2.8 won't get me the budget for the XT2 ....... May end up with X pro 1 and a prime......

 

[Deleted member 66768]

wooo im not bias, you came in with your bias. I merely referred to particular lenses the young man could or should change and if you read what I wrote other than the words do it. It was all factual. You came in with your size 5's and your superior knowledge to everyone else. Im not sure if Ken Rockwell has changed his name to F/1.4!

Where did I say my knowledge was superior ? Stop being a f*****g smart ass

The points I listed are very valid I.e lenses, flash system, bokeh

Quit being a total nob


MOD EDIT : AND AGAIN WITH THE PERSONAL INSULTS. Enjoy your holiday.

 

[Nuzik]

Where did I say my knowledge was superior ? Stop being a f*****g smart ass

The points I listed are very valid I.e lenses, flash system, bokeh

Quit being a total nob

You didn't say it you emplied it, with your attitude to how busy your wedding business is.

Flash system is better on a polariod than a Fuji. Lenses..... not sure any of your points were valid.

And thats debatable but as you have said it must be true

 

[Deleted member 66768]

You didn't say it you emplied it, with your attitude to how busy your wedding business is.

Flash system is better on a polariod than a Fuji. Lenses..... not sure any of your points were valid.

And thats debatable but as you have said it must be true

More absolute b******t, I replied that just because I am on the forum doesn't mean Ive no work.

I take no more than 20 weddings a year as I work part time in another job.

TBH I don't really give a monkeys what you think, imbecile



MOD EDIT : AND AGAIN WITH THE PERSONAL INSULTS. Enjoy your holiday.

 

[jj_glos]

I do find the most biast owners of equipment to be Fuji owners. I am not aiming that at ANYONE in this thread, but you only need to look in the Fuji thread and online too see my point.

There is no right system for anyone - fact.

If you know you want to go Fuji, just do it. If you don't enjoy it. Go back to Nikon.

Or as you have so much, sell half, get a Fuji, run it alongside your chosen Nikon and see what you think.

Not a direct reply to you jj! but just my thoughts

To all:

I use multiple systems and have no brand loyalty, I find Nikon users tend to be the most defensive on all the forums I use not just here. I never understand it myself. Yes point out something that isn't technically correct or your experience, but please base it on actual experience not just what you read online. Or at least make it clear of where your source comes from.

This thread started going downhill as soon as someone responded with an example of a wedding tog who does shot with Fuji (in the context of there are plenty of professionals who have gone that route) with "they're paid by Fuji". The same person also starts throwing around fanboy comments rather than just debating in an adult manner. It's fine for people to have different views and opinions, that's how life is. Just say you don't agree and move on

 

[JJ!]

Not a direct reply to you jj! but just my thoughts

To all:

I use multiple systems and have no brand loyalty, I find Nikon users tend to be the most defensive on all the forums I use not just here. I never understand it myself. Yes point out something that isn't technically correct or your experience, but please base it on actual experience not just what you read online. Or at least make it clear of where your source comes from.

This thread started going downhill as soon as someone responded with an example of a wedding tog who does shot with Fuji (in the context of there are plenty of professionals who have gone that route) with "they're paid by Fuji". The same person also starts throwing around fanboy comments rather than just debating in an adult manner. It's fine for people to have different views and opinions, that's how life is. Just say you don't agree and move on

Maybe Nikon users are quite defensive but Fuji owners are definatly the most Biast (IMO)... bring them both together and you cause some sort of Hurricane!

 

[Nuzik]

More absolute b******t, I replied that just because I am on the forum doesn't mean Ive no work.

I take no more than 20 weddings a year as I work part time in another job.

TBH I don't really give a monkeys what you think, imbecile

Didn't say you had no work, I said how busy you were. Obviously English now seems a problem as well.

Well done on the other part time job, i hope you are not as condescending and totalitarian in that one.

and thanks for the kind words, i would suggest you do care as you keep posting. Now should I take that as the old time of you saying i have a medical condition relating to retardation or just a manner of offence . Your arguments really are helped by the backing up of your inability to debate in an adult context.



MOD EDIT : I warned you not to bike back. Enjoy your holiday.

 

[dancook]

Talking about having both, I'm tempting to sell the D700 and 28-70 f2.8 for the Fuji. Keep the D3, 50mm f1.8G, 85mm f1.4D and 70-200 f2.8 VR1 for other things I do. Talking about that, D700 and 28-70 f2.8 won't get me the budget for the XT2 ....... May end up with X pro 1 and a prime......

Don't know much about the choice of Fuji bodies, I don't even care much for Nikon bodies (but the D750 was a no brainer), but sounds pretty good to me

 

[jj_glos]

Maybe Nikon users are quite defensive but Fuji owners are definatly the most Biast (IMO)... bring them both together and you cause some sort of Hurricane!

You always have people who get emotionally involved with their gear, any type of gear. Whether it's just that they passionately believe in it, need to justify their investment in it, or its what they have so it must be the best etc. Internet forums make it easy, still not as much fun as all out brawls in the playground to prove the speccy 48 was better than the commodore 64, but I digress

 

[Deleted member 66768]

Didn't say you had no work, I said how busy you were. Obviously English now seems a problem as well.

Well done on the other part time job, i hope you are not as condescending and totalitarian in that one.

and thanks for the kind words, i would suggest you do care as you keep posting. Now should I take that as the old time of you saying i have a medical condition relating to retardation or just a manner of offence . Your arguments really are helped by the backing up of your inability to debate in an adult context.

Lol


MOD EDIT: Nobody should be laughing at this thread. least of all the ones who've just been temporarily banned from the forum for it.

 

[TheBigYin]

ENOUGH!

I'm now going to close this thread, and at some point in the afternoon, I'm going to systematically go through the whole thread, and give points for every time someone handed out a personal attack/insult, or otherwise behaved as a complete cockwomble.

Expect a number of members to be taking a short/medium duration break from the forum before the evening.

DON'T Let this spill over into other threads (or start another one to bitch about this one closing) or you'll find yourself on the recieving end of a more serious forum break.

now, it's a day where we should be thinking of ending fighting... I suggest you all go away and get some of your important work done, and stop being a set of bloody children.

 

[TheBigYin]

Welllll....

that was a little bit of a mess wasn't it.

I'm now going to ban from this thread the main argumentative types, and re-open it.

For once I'm going to leave all the "reasons" why points were handed out as something of a lesson to people minded to either launch "ad hominem" attacks, OR to respond when goaded in this way.

Basically, if someone is acting like a grade A tool, simply hit the RTM button, complain about them and let the staff deal with it. If they continue to do so, hit the ignore button as well.
And if they still continue, keep RTM'ing them, and we'll keep hitting buttons as well, until EVERYONE gets to ignore them for a while.

 

[TheBigYin]

Right - i'm now going out for some fresh air... I really hope we can now revert to a sensible discussion.

As you were folks.