Advance warning to 'Mudgeons: Selling the Nikon D810

[wdc330i]

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.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

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.

Yeah, but you can solve that master issue by putting something on the shoe. Going to the D4 from from the D300/D7000, it was something to something to deal with, too.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by clyde

Yeah, but you can solve that master issue by putting something on the shoe. Going to the D4 from from the D300/D7000, it was something to something to deal with, too.

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.

[ff]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

There is still something special about the D700.

I've had mine for about 5 years, and am yet to get the itch for something new. I'll spring for the 300mm 2.8 before thinking about a new body.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by ff

I've had mine for about 5 years, and am yet to get the itch for something new. I'll spring for the 300mm 2.8 before thinking about a new body.

They are built like a tank. Should last forever.

Speaking of flash systems. Wow: https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-pr...ht-system.html

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by ff

I've had mine for about 5 years, and am yet to get the itch for something new. I'll spring for the 300mm 2.8 before thinking about a new body.

BTW, bought the Nikon 300 f/4E PF with the proceeds. Super light, easy to use lens. And does OK with my TC20. With the D500, that makes for some decent long range coverage.

[lip277]

Tempted - but...
Not this time - at least not now. Another Mudgeon needs to step up this time.

For me - getting two cars in about a month (Escalade and E23) plus the saga with the E9 - I think I'll be eating Top Ramen for a while.

Ok - maybe not that bad, but the E9 is getting much more involved than I expected - will fill everyone in soon.

That being said - The two previous cameras I got from WDC have been awesome and exactly as described. Would here if I could... but - can't this time.

[wdc330i]

You have two very nice cameras as it is! And thank you for the vouch!