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Posted: Sat Jun 6th, 2015 13:59
 
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Thanks to all that have helped me over the years with questions and gear issues. I had to take a long look in the mirror and come to grips with the fact I have way too much gear, that I can't use to the fullest extent, and I'm not ever going to get published.

It's a tough pill to swallow that I won't ever be able to cover sporting events and races and get a photo in print which I have chased for 10 years now. I'm going to step into some form of mirrorless so I can still take photos while I travel but I don't need 4 bags and $3000 worth of gear to make it happen. So once my gear is gone I'll slip away from the forum for good .

Thank you everyone from all around the globe. I wish you all prosperity and good health

Rick Dembroski
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Sorry to hear of your disappointment.
I have a mirrorless setup (Fuji) but the AF is not good enough for fast action but the IQ is every bit as good as my D3.



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ArcticRick wrote:
Thanks to all that have helped me over the years with questions and gear issues. I had to take a long look in the mirror and come to grips with the fact I have way too much gear, that I can't use to the fullest extent, and I'm not ever going to get published.

It's a tough pill to swallow that I won't ever be able to cover sporting events and races and get a photo in print which I have chased for 10 years now. I'm going to step into some form of mirrorless so I can still take photos while I travel but I don't need 4 bags and $3000 worth of gear to make it happen. So once my gear is gone I'll slip away from the forum for good .

Thank you everyone from all around the globe. I wish you all prosperity and good health

Rick Dembroski
Alaska


Sorry to hear of your disappointment but understand your reason for selling your heavy gear.

For differnt reasons ( retirement) I too am selling off a lot of my Nikon gear. Like Jonathan I have a Fuji X system and it's very high quality. But there's something about a DSLR SIZE body. I have bought a D750 my wife bought a Panasonic Fz1000EB bridge camera. With 20mp it's unquestionable a high quality still and video camera and the 24-400mm fixed Leica lens is superb. The whole camera and lens weighs lens than a consumer DSLR... so ideal for travelling.
Good luck



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With mirrorless sales up and DSLRs down again it would seem possible that Nikon will introduce a full frame model with lots of bells and whistles.

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/6223902518/sony-rides-wave-of-us-mirrorless-sales-surge

Hopefully we won't have to wait quite as long for one as those in line for a D400. :lol:



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Posted: Sun Jun 7th, 2015 12:43
 
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The Nikon D5 is in the pipeline.
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The Panasonic LUMIX digital viewfinder is quite superb. Realistic colour fine detail without interference...streets ahead of the Fuji.
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Posted: Mon Jun 8th, 2015 04:35
 
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jk wrote:
The Nikon D5 is in the pipeline.
:-)

Can't see them going mirrorless on their top end pro camera.



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Posted: Sat Jun 13th, 2015 20:14
 
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Sorry to hear that, Rick.

We will miss you...but will leave the light on and the door open...

Tom



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Like others I have gone almost all mirror less with the Fuji x system and loving being able to carry a light camera bag.

 




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Well I know TomOC is there but if you are using the Fuji mirrorless cameras and lenses then this forum below is the place to be.
http://www.fujix-forum.com/index.php/index

This is the largest Fuji forum and very active.



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