11-10-2017, 09:36 AM | #11 |
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The D810 is great and a really solid improvement over the D800. If I were Kevin, who has all my old equipment , I'd sell the D800 and keep the D700 and the D810.
There is still something special about the D700. Just a no-nonsense solid camera with lovely color rendering. I should have kept it, but it would have put a dent in my serial acquisition plans. I'm interested in the D850 especially for the articulated screen (which I have on my D500)--and all the other D500-like advances. I do some "studio" work for the magazine that has me standing on my head to compose with the fixed screen. One thing I will miss about the D810 is the ability to use it as a master controller for multiple flash units. D850 has no built-in flash, but consequently better weather sealing. Obviously, I've been reading too much about these cameras. |
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Yes. That is the way to go. I have two speed lights (SB-700 and SB-900), so I guess I'd need to add one more. Come to think of it, I have three flash units, including a tiny one made for the D5500. That could work. Maybe.
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But I do miss having the on-camera pop up. Built in. Nice to add a little fill when needed. No extra gear to carry, batteries to charge, etc.
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The smallest flash unit I have doesn't require batteries, but it's really only adequate on the 5500. (The D5500 also has its own pop up flash.) It's a very decent little camera, and my go-to when I want to travel light. I pair it with the 16-80 2.8-4 DX lens and it does quite well. Edit: the little speed light (SB-300) does take batteries. Just never seems to go through them. Last edited by wdc330i; 11-10-2017 at 11:29 AM. |
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Speaking of flash systems. Wow: https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-pr...ht-system.html |
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12-05-2017, 07:47 PM | #18 |
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D810 is ready to ship to some lucky new owner.
Super low 5500 shutter actuations. Includes: --MB-D12 grip with battery covers for AA batteries and EN-EL15 and manual --Original Camera Box --Original Nikon Camera Strap --USB cable --EN-EL15 battery --English Manual --Body Cap $1,500 plus shipping method of your choice takes it all. |
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That’s a smoking great price! After the roof, with a new computer needed and a new Camaro in the near future, don’t think I can do it, but sorely tempted.
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12-05-2017, 11:07 PM | #20 |
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Ugh about the new roof. Unfun money.
With the D500 and D5500, the burden was lessened on the D810. Hence the low shuuter count. Also, we moved from a beautiful place to a less beautiful place... |
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