Thinking of changing my D750 and going for the new Fuji XT2

Good idea

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I fancy a change, ive lost my way.

I wanted to try mirrorless as it seems the way forward from what i have read (dont flame me for that).

I shoot anything and everything, but not much recently my flickr is about as exciting as a nuns sex life
 
Having never used a D750 all I can say is I'm loving my X-T2. Its light, provides outstanding results in camera, focuses better than anything I've ever used but most importantly I think from what you're saying, all those manual dials really help you fall in love with the art of photography
 
Depending on budget/disposable income etc. you might be able to pick up an X-T1 kit cheaply on the second hand market to run alongside the D750. It does a lot of what the X-T2 does and handles in a very similar way (with a few differences.) If you like the way it feels and the files it produces and it does what you want it to do, make the switch.
 
Nuzik said:
I fancy a change, ive lost my way.

I wanted to try mirrorless as it seems the way forward from what i have read (dont flame me for that).

I shoot anything and everything, but not much recently my flickr is about as exciting as a nuns sex life
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I had a Canon 5D2 and a bunch of fancy lenses, which I sold having 'lost my way' and I got an Olympus EM1 with a bunch of fancy lenses.
I now have a Nikon D750 with a bunch of fancy lenses.

The EM1 had too many limitations for me (low light especially) but I am at least taking a few more pictures now which I can't attribute to any camera, just getting back some interest.

Might be worth trying before you make any decisions that can be costly and not bring about any excitement other than the fun of a few new boxes to open. Guess I am just repeating what Nod has already said..
 
Although I own both a D750 and D810 it's the the X-T1 I turn to on my day off or if I want to travel light it's a pleasure to use and I live the top plate manual controls. The Nikon Df was quite frankly a disappointment.
 
Nuzik said:
I fancy a change, ive lost my way.

I wanted to try mirrorless as it seems the way forward from what i have read (dont flame me for that).

I shoot anything and everything, but not much recently my Flickr is about as exciting as a nuns sex life
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I know exactly how you feel and went from a D750 to the XT1 then XT2

I've had a quick poke around your flickr and see you're a bokeh whore like myself (no insult intended), now lens wise you're not going to get a 35mm on 1.4 - no matter which of the mirrorlesses you go to - that said pretty much everything else you can pull off.

Specific camera wise, the hardest part is how much you need the fast AF and larger image size - I've had the XT1 (well I still do, its for sale at the moment **shameless plug over**) and it will pull off most of your images that I've looked at (the first page) with the exception of the dog running straight at camera (although very possible, just harder) and the naked selfie while reading the i (good call by the way, the company I work for now own it :)), which would of course break the camera ;)

Being serious again for a moment, its a big change but for me worth it as my photography had dried up too, of course there would have been other ways to energise myself but I'd had an Olympus E-M1 in the past and knew how much better an EVF is so this time I went for the XT1 to dip my toes as it were and liked it, even on cheap manual lenses for a time - well actually it was to try out manual lenses with some confidence, but it backfired and I ended up selling off all my stuff (again not strictly true as I've some Nikon lenses for sale too ** final shamless plug over**).

In short if you've the cash to get an XT1 plus lens to try do it,if not sell a letter used lens and try it anyway :D

I would suggest trying the XT1 first though and not just because I'm selling one but because it will give you 90% of the XT2 for considerably less money and is one hell of a starting point.
 
Thank you everyone for the feedback and points.
unfortunately my budget doesn't stretch to a new purchase, im going to have to sell on the D750 to fund the new camera.
I really do live my Sigma art lens its super sexy and nice. It weighs about the same weight as a small child but its lovely.

Thanks JohnN for looking over my photos, and im sure me sitting reading a newspaper is a little further on than the first page....

The XT2 just seems to be better at everything than its predecessor and a good leap forward. interestingly enough grey imports of the Xt 2 dont seem to be much cheaper than the high street shops!
 
JohnN said:
I know exactly how you feel and went from a D750 to the XT1 then XT2 .....

I would suggest trying the XT1 first though and not just because I'm selling one but because it will give you 90% of the XT2 for considerably less money and is one hell of a starting point.
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Nuzik said:
The XT2 just seems to be better at everything than its predecessor and a good leap forward. interestingly enough grey imports of the Xt 2 dont seem to be much cheaper than the high street shops!
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Having shot 'a lot' with X-E2 then X-T1 and now X-T2, IMO an X-T1 is nowhere near 90% of an X-T1. The X-T2 is a real game changer as far as I'm concerned, and yes I'm a fanboi, but even so, all the improvements over an X-T1 add up to one hell of a better camera.

The only benefits an X-T1 has over an X-T2 are a) price - there are a lot of s/h ones about (I wonder why!!) and b) availability - X-T2s are a bit thin on the ground.

The X-T2 wipes the floor with the X-T1 with regard to :-

a) usability - the joystick focus point selection, the custom modes, etc

b) It is much faster AF, and the zone and wide angle tracking are really usable now. In fact its just fast everywhere, EVF refresh, writing to card(s)

c) High ISO capability, I have shot in both colour and ACROS at 12,800 JPG and got great results, really usable images, something that an X-T1 would just not be capable of. In fact to me the results stand comparison with my Canon 6D (sold last year) which was a high ISO monster.

It is an immensely capable camera, and the next generation models will have their work cut out to be such a step improvement.

IMO if you can afford an X-T2 then go for it.
 
chrism_scotland said:
Also worth considering the X-Pro 2, much cheaper on the used market and plenty available, form factor aside its basically the same camera as the XT2 and having used both I personally prefer the X-Pro 2, IQ is exactly the same on both.
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Mmmm did you have to put in something different to the mix!
 
Mr Perceptive said:
Having shot 'a lot' with X-E2 then X-T1 and now X-T2, IMO an X-T1 is nowhere near 90% of an X-T1. The X-T2 is a real game changer as far as I'm concerned, and yes I'm a fanboi, but even so, all the improvements over an X-T1 add up to one hell of a better camera.

The only benefits an X-T1 has over an X-T2 are a) price - there are a lot of s/h ones about (I wonder why!!) and b) availability - X-T2s are a bit thin on the ground.

The X-T2 wipes the floor with the X-T1 with regard to :-

a) usability - the joystick focus point selection, the custom modes, etc

b) It is much faster AF, and the zone and wide angle tracking are really usable now. In fact its just fast everywhere, EVF refresh, writing to card(s)

c) High ISO capability, I have shot in both colour and ACROS at 12,800 JPG and got great results, really usable images, something that an X-T1 would just not be capable of. In fact to me the results stand comparison with my Canon 6D (sold last year) which was a high ISO monster.

It is an immensely capable camera, and the next generation models will have their work cut out to be such a step improvement.

IMO if you can afford an X-T2 then go for it.
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Yes and no, it depends, if you're uploading for Flickr and family shots then image wise it is 90% of the way there - I would defy all but a fanboi to tell the difference on most shots posted to the net - yes the joystick is a real boon, but I had my XT1 set to use the "cursor" for AF points so it was easy to access - yeah I lost four function buttons, but the Fuji bodies are brimming with them!!

Again AF, I did make specific mention to it "how much you need the fast AF and larger image size"

My point was that if possible try out the XT1 to see if you like Fuji - if not then its much less of a loss to sell on than the XT2.
 
Nuzik said:
Mmmm did you have to put in something different to the mix!
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Worth checking that one - personally I've not used one, but I believe its an OVF hybrid or some such, not the true WYSIWYG view of the XT1\2 - do double check though as I say I've not used one.
 
JohnN said:
Worth checking that one - personally I've not used one, but I believe its an OVF hybrid or some such, not the true WYSIWYG view of the XT1\2 - do double check though as I say I've not used one.
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You get both in the X-Pro 2, an OVF if you want to use it or an EVF which gives you the same WYSIWYG of the XT2, albeit the EVF on the XT2 has higher refresh rate and higher magnification.
 
I am intrigued as to why a change of camera is going to help you find your way again. If as you say your budget is limited and you need to sell one system to fund another it does seem an extreme move to me when the D750 is such a well rounded camera and the move from full frame to half frame brings both pros and cons despite the acknowledged quality of your intended purchase.
I do hope you will take the time to handle any proposed new purchase as the X-T2 being somewhat smaller the handling and control positions become very significant.
I wish you luck with whatever decision you make but can't help thinking I would choose a different way of re-establishing my mojo than spending money on a new untried system.
 
Where are you, Neil? There might be a member localish to you who would let you have a play with an X-T?
 
Too far for me but someone might be able to help.
 
No decent camera shops in Swindon? There used to be but then I am going back a few decades!!!
 
@JohnN, when you've had the X-T2 for a few weeks, I think you'll understand where I'm coming from

@Nuzik, I was in Swindon for 3 days a couple of weeks ago with an X-T2!!! Doh....... But I agree with some of the other posters here, whilst both the D750 and X-T2 are superb cameras, if you want to re-invigorate your photography changing one expensive system for another is not the solution, it's just a way of having some nice new shines toys. In your position I'd buy an X100/X100S, and take it just about everywhere, even on trips out where photography is the aim of the day, leave the D750 parked at home for a few months, learn to work with the little Fuji ( it will tell you if you like the Fuji concept) and it will force you to work a bit to get the best shots, instead of being lazy with a zoom. If that doesn't invigorate your photography, then you will have lost next to nothing, and understand that at this point in time maybe photography isn't for you. It worked for me!!! .... And sometimes I still go out with just the X100
 
I would wait for some in-depth reviews.
750 is a lot of camera to give up.
 
I wouldn't do it Neil. I have both systems (albeit the X-T1) and the difference is night and day for me. I know the X-T2 is a big leap forward but reading reviews, and also a member on here the X-T2 still can't compete with a high end DSLR. Of course this is mainly sports and I know you tend to do more portraits and the occasional wedding so maybe the gap is bridged somewhat.

EVF's are great, and is is nice to see what you're getting before taking a shot and have all the focus aids, but for me actually using them, composing with them etc is nowhere near as nice as a good OVF. They're just not as nice to look through imo.

Also focus is quicker and more reliable of the D750 (again comparing to the XT1), the D750 is just so responsive. The Fuji is quick but it's feels slightly sluggish in comparison. Of course, this is also lens dependant.

I don't know exactly how to describe it, but when I've been using the X-T1 for a while and then use the D750 it reminds me just how good the D750 is. It does feel like a 'pro' product rather than an enthusiast product.
 
Interesting thread. Having read some excellent reviews this has been going through my head.

Currently shoot a D750 with a D700 backup - lenses include the 24-70, 70-200f4, 20mm/50mm/85mm primes and a Tamron 150-600. Also have an X100T as my 'compact' camera and have had an Xpro1 in the past. Shooting wise a real mix... aircraft, people (especially family days out) and paid work (the odd wedding, headshots and family portraits). I loved the Xpro but AF was too slow, and really like the X100. Does it match the D750, no, but it is pretty decent. Shoot in RAW and manual 99% of time (aside from X100T which is JPG as they are so good).

TBH the D750 does everything I need it too - fast bursts at airshows, excellent in low light, the 24-70 is great quality and versatile while the primes are very good too. IQ is stunning and like the system. I do like the Fuji system too, and the one benefit to changing to this or Xpro2 is much lighter gear, and with over £4k of gear to sell could buy a decent lens lineup and 2 bodies.

However, while IQ is great on Fuji, I just cant see how it can be better than the D750 and 24-70 or say the 85mm. Also, the SB900 flash is excellent and would miss that, especially shooting with 2 using triggers for paid work and/or lencarta lights. Plus, and this may seem vain or illogical, but if someone books me for a wedding or commercial event, won't they be expecting me to turn up with a big camera? To thos that shoot for money, have you ever had to deal with that? Plus, my understanding of Fuji flash is that it just isn't very good! The only other point is battery life, on the D750 I can probably get 1k+ shots on one charge.

Tempted but just don't see how I would be totally happy with it.
 
All in the IQ of the "24mp generation" Fujis (X-Pro 2 and XT-2) don't match the D750 but its bloody close, lens wise I've never used the Nikon 24-70 but the equivalent Fuji (16-55 f2.8) easy matches or surpasses the Tamron 24-70's I've used, similarly the 56mm f1.2 is a cracker of a lens (85mm equivalent) although the AF isn't always super fast.
 
If AF is important to you I'd hire one first. I've got a D750 and an X-T1 and if there is any chance of needing decent AF performance I find myself reaching for the Nikon every time.

It's not that the Fuji can't take a good photo in a fast moving situation, it's just with my skill level I can't be certain that it will every time. An example was my sons rugby match at the weekend, the D750 never missed a shot (I missed plenty!) but I just haven't got the faith the X-T1 would have got the same number of keepers.

Hopefully the X-T2 is improved in this respect but I'm taking a cautious approach before I jump in.
 
cambsno said:
However, while IQ is great on Fuji, I just cant see how it can be better than the D750 and 24-70 or say the 85mm.
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tbh Fuji does have a 'look' to their images which some people prefer. Also, I think Fuji do a better job of skin tones, although the D750 is the best DSLR I've seen in this area imo.

Plus, and this may seem vain or illogical, but if someone books me for a wedding or commercial event, won't they be expecting me to turn up with a big camera? To thos that shoot for money, have you ever had to deal with that?
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I've seen this mentioned a lot, but I don't think the average person notices tbh, I certainly didn't at my wedding. I think folk would notice if you turned up shooting with a phone or a consumer compact, but a high end CSC still looks pretty impressive to the average joe.

The only other point is battery life, on the D750 I can probably get 1k+ shots on one charge.
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That's a good point, the Fuji needs more than 3 battery charges for every one on the D750.
 
Matt-P said:
If AF is important to you I'd hire one first. I've got a D750 and an X-T1 and if there is any chance of needing decent AF performance I find myself reaching for the Nikon every time.

It's not that the Fuji can't take a good photo in a fast moving situation, it's just with my skill level I can't be certain that it will every time. An example was my sons rugby match at the weekend, the D750 never missed a shot (I missed plenty!) but I just haven't got the faith the X-T1 would have got the same number of keepers.

Hopefully the X-T2 is improved in this respect but I'm taking a cautious approach before I jump in.
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XT2 is streets ahead of the XT1 in terms of focussing. Apples and oranges.
 
Neil I'm not a million miles away from you I'm in Abingdon I've got a XT2 and a XT2 if you would like a play. Won't be about for the next couple of weekends but after that.
 
Neil - I've got both, so the question I'd be asking yourself is what is it you want from the Fuji that the Nikon can't deliver - apart from hype I can't think of one thing to be honest.

I do love both cameras though.
 
snerkler said:
I've seen this mentioned a lot, but I don't think the average person notices tbh, I certainly didn't at my wedding. I think folk would notice if you turned up shooting with a phone or a consumer compact, but a high end CSC still looks pretty impressive to the average joe.
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I use P&S for weddings, and people are fine :D
 
Well, the camera that feels best in the hand is the camera you keep. (stuck in the mud Nikon man speaking here) Neil, I'm looking for a 750 body, if you decide to sell, pm me please!
 
Nick Owen said:
Well, the camera that feels best in the hand is the camera you keep. (stuck in the mud Nikon man speaking here) Neil, I'm looking for a 750 body, if you decide to sell, pm me please!
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Hi Nick, I'm pretty much 90% looking to sell. I just need to look at prices of it and see what I can get for my kit.
 
Trade in will be laughable, selling individual items will get the best price - but takes time. Do let me know what you want for the body if and when you decide.
 
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