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Nice crisp shots those. That 80-200's not bad for an oldie is it![]()
You're right.
I keep meaning to sell it, but when I use it, I change my mind. LOL
Nice crisp shots those. That 80-200's not bad for an oldie is it![]()
I've already told him thatbut it does depend on if he places more importance on size/weight vs overall sensor/af performance. What's going to make him use his camera more if he can only choose one system and are conditions such that he will notice a difference.
Well AF am sure I will notice different if was doing fast pace which I don't very often do.
But IQ is the concern but looking on flicker it produce great images. But how people managing with low ISO in low lights I don't know. Some don't even have flash
ISO max I go if needed is 6400 odd times I've use 12800 but very rare
Well he wants the holy grail, like us all, ie a system that performs as well as the D750 in an m4/3 sized packageI've already told him thatbut it does depend on if he places more importance on size/weight vs overall sensor/af performance. What's going to make him use his camera more if he can only choose one system and are conditions such that he will notice a difference.





Off topic but
Leicester city Premiership champions![]()

Being completely non typical and hating football I even can't escape it here now
Well done Leicester
Yup and know a couple of jammy b*****d who getting a payoutYep huge congrats, must be the biggest fairytale story in footy ever.
Well he wants the holy grail, like us all, ie a system that performs as well as the D750 in an m4/3 sized package
TBH he's always asking about IQ and IMO this is most important to him, even if he doesn't realise this himself lol. He should learn from my experiences, buying an expensive m4/3 setup to find you rarely use it because the D750 is that good you'd rather put up with the weight.
...The D750 is no good in certain scenarios...
Which ones? I haven't found anything it can't handle yet.![]()
You're all talking about this like it's a logical decision either clearly considered pros and cons.
With GAS we know it's often not like that!
True he has, but I don't believe he's ever run two systems together. Maybe he'll find it different to myself, but I did this and found I very rarely used the Olly. Each to their own and all that, just trying to highlight the pitfalls and save him some moneyBut hes moved systems more times than you have, so in theory has more experience with different gear than you, its a recurring theme, dslr, csc, dslr, csc etc etc. IMHO he needs to have 2 systems to switch between. The D750 is no good in certain scenarios so it doesnt matter how good the sensor / AF is if you arent going to use it, a smaller camera is more 'socially acceptable'. M43 imo is to large a step down from FF for my own usage, for others its perfect.
True he has, but I don't believe he's ever run two systems together. Maybe he'll find it different to myself, but I did this and found I very rarely used the Olly. Each to their own and all that, just trying to highlight the pitfalls and save him some money![]()
I have two camera systems [emoji3]
1. iPhone - for social snd casual needs
2. Nikon FF - fir everything else I like about photography
For some us, we need to ask ourselves how much do we actually shoot. Having two or three system for intended purposes can be a good thing, but for practical purposes a person shooting only 200-300 frames a month, it is just gear sitting on a shelf.
Yep size has got sod all to do with my choiceswhere you dont want to be 'that guy with the big camera'.

And as for that last comment..... you should leave this forum, I dont know you anymore, youve really changed.![]()
Size has got sod all to do with my choices.
But people do make these choices - it's called opportunity cost. The money is tied up on the shelf while you could spend it on something else (non-photographic).1. Not a system.
2. Excellent choice.
I kinda get what you are saying but if someones enjoying and achieving what they want even within 20 frames then its probably worth it to them. Why do they need to rattle off 1000s of shots a month to make a camera worthwhile? If someone buys a motorbike it doesnt mean they have to use it everyday to make it worthwhile and that applies to all hobbies.
But people do make these choices - it's called opportunity cost. The money is tied up on the shelf while you could spend it on something else (non-photographic).
You chose to sell the D750 because you couldn't justify the cost of X-T1 and D750 together![]()
My money isnt tied up in anything, I use my equipment. And why couldnt they spend money on photography and other non photographic items? Its not tied up if you dont need it and you enjoy using it, however little. It depends how much the user values having it, like everything.
Not entirely the only reason, cost was part of it but the XT1 and D700 offer what I need at present and I get more out of having both systems than just one which is even more important, I didnt sell for just one systemSo the return on my money is better.
So you sold the D750?How's does the d700 perform could be option getting a cheap one for my Nikon lens and get a xt1 work along it
Was d700 a typo Twist ?? Well it has been a few days since last seeing you had a D750
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Yep you're probably right. I just get the impression that Andy's like me in that ultimately it's IQ that counts, and as much as small form factor appeals immensely it inevitably disappoints (excluding A7's with primes). That being said, Fuji has become more appealing of late with it's introduction of the 100-400mm, and I'm sure it's only a matter of time for mirrorless AF to be on par.Exactly. Different cases.
How's does the d700 perform could be option getting a cheap one for my Nikon lens and get a xt1 work along it
Yep you're probably right. I just get the impression that Andy's like me in that ultimately it's IQ that counts, and as much as small form factor appeals immensely it inevitably disappoints (excluding A7's with primes). That being said, Fuji has become more appealing of late with it's introduction of the 100-400mm, and I'm sure it's only a matter of time for mirrorless AF to be on par.
P.S. I've edited my post above as I thought it sounded quite abrupt on re-reading :blush:
Just found out that I've won a Canon D30 waterproof camera worth £129 for my Cadair Idris pic courtesy of Jessops.
D750 ftw!!

Nope obviously nothing wrong with those at all (they are pretty special those). But low light, moving subjects? I have to take these into consideration too as it's a big part of my photography. As for the D810, well it's a compromise as you say on price, functionality (flippy screen) and really importantly for me ergonomics.If that was the case shouldnt you be shooting a D810? The thing is though, sometimes you need to compromise, better to get a shot/memory than none at all and thats the point. The Fujis compare very well against the A7, not the A7rii but definitely the A7. Then compare the price of a Fuji system vs an A7rii and lenses (if they are available in the FL you want), you havent used either system so cant really say with confidence the A7 is better, its not just about numbers (all the time).
You talk about ultimate IQ... yet I see stuff like this, produced on Fujis. Looks good enough to me.
http://www.nathanelson.com/portrait/
http://www.lovegrovephotography.com/category/galleries/
Nope obviously nothing wrong with those at all. But low light, moving subjects? I have to take these into consideration too as it's a big part of my photography. As for the D810, well it's a compromise as you say on price, functionality (flippy screen) and really importantly for me ergonomics.
But as this discussion highlights, it's the right tool for the job and the individual, and as yet there is no such thing as the perfect camera![]()