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Posted: Sun Mar 22nd, 2015 17:42

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See what tomorrow brings Eric.

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Posted: Sat Mar 28th, 2015 13:07

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Eric wrote:
amazing50 wrote:
With 1/2 acre couldn't you just get a sheep or two to keep the grass trimmed? :lol:

But then there's the sheep **** to clear up. Maybe not.

:lol:

But it's good for the flower beds :lol:

Posted: Wed Apr 22nd, 2015 04:33

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Well after all the umming and arrring....I got a D750.

My reasoning based more on practicalities than some definite quality comparison.

Firstly ...the feel in the hand. The D750 is virtually the same weight as the D7100, much lighter than the D810, and has an unusually deep hand grip. Why Nikon haven't pushed this across other bodies I don't know, its significantly easier to hold with long fingers...and long nails! Yes, the main reason was the wife can hold it better than her old D7000. :thumbsup:
This means she doesn't need her own camera when out and about ...she can use mine, saving ME the extra camera load in my bag.

Secondly...pixels. I still feel there is some substance to bigger pixels being better (whatever better means). So 24mp will, I believe be sufficient and easier to manage ...with regard to hand shooting technique and computer file size!

Thirdly...the tilting screen. I've used the tilting screen on the Fuji quite a lot! Taking shots over fences, ground level plants and when so tight against an obstruction I can't get my head to the viewfinder. Whilst it's mostly going to be used with the eye viewfinder, I see this as a useful addition that will get some use.

Fourthly .....price. I was able to bundle in a short range zoom all for less than the D810 body. This enables me to be operational in lightweight mode, while finalising what pro lenses I will keep and which are unnecessary.

I can't think of a fifth reason right now. Only time will tell if the 4 reasons were justified!

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Posted: Wed Apr 22nd, 2015 09:27

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Sounds like a good choice.

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Posted: Wed Apr 22nd, 2015 12:35

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Eric wrote: Well after all the umming and arrring....I got a D750.

My reasoning based more on practicalities than some definite quality comparison.

Firstly ...the feel in the hand. The D750 is virtually the same weight as the D7100, much lighter than the D810, and has an unusually deep hand grip. Why Nikon haven't pushed this across other bodies I don't know, its significantly easier to hold with long fingers...and long nails! Yes, the main reason was the wife can hold it better than her old D7000. :thumbsup:
This means she doesn't need her own camera when out and about ...she can use mine, saving ME the extra camera load in my bag.

Secondly...pixels. I still feel there is some substance to bigger pixels being better (whatever better means). So 24mp will, I believe be sufficient and easier to manage ...with regard to hand shooting technique and computer file size!

Thirdly...the tilting screen. I've used the tilting screen on the Fuji quite a lot! Taking shots over fences, ground level plants and when so tight against an obstruction I can't get my head to the viewfinder. Whilst it's mostly going to be used with the eye viewfinder, I see this as a useful addition that will get some use.

Fourthly .....price. I was able to bundle in a short range zoom all for less than the D810 body. This enables me to be operational in lightweight mode, while finalising what pro lenses I will keep and which are unnecessary.

I can't think of a fifth reason right now. Only time will tell if the 4 reasons were justified!
Surely as a Yorkshireman the 5th reason is Price again!!
:lol:

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Posted: Fri Apr 24th, 2015 14:10

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jk wrote:
Eric wrote: Well after all the umming and arrring....I got a D750.

My reasoning based more on practicalities than some definite quality comparison.

Firstly ...the feel in the hand. The D750 is virtually the same weight as the D7100, much lighter than the D810, and has an unusually deep hand grip. Why Nikon haven't pushed this across other bodies I don't know, its significantly easier to hold with long fingers...and long nails! Yes, the main reason was the wife can hold it better than her old D7000. :thumbsup:
This means she doesn't need her own camera when out and about ...she can use mine, saving ME the extra camera load in my bag.

Secondly...pixels. I still feel there is some substance to bigger pixels being better (whatever better means). So 24mp will, I believe be sufficient and easier to manage ...with regard to hand shooting technique and computer file size!

Thirdly...the tilting screen. I've used the tilting screen on the Fuji quite a lot! Taking shots over fences, ground level plants and when so tight against an obstruction I can't get my head to the viewfinder. Whilst it's mostly going to be used with the eye viewfinder, I see this as a useful addition that will get some use.

Fourthly .....price. I was able to bundle in a short range zoom all for less than the D810 body. This enables me to be operational in lightweight mode, while finalising what pro lenses I will keep and which are unnecessary.

I can't think of a fifth reason right now. Only time will tell if the 4 reasons were justified!
Surely as a Yorkshireman the 5th reason is Price again!!
:lol:

You know me too well. :lol:

I bought some furniture before Christmas and its 'failed'. The manufacturers and dealers have agreed to refund all the money....after sending in the Yorkshire Mafia.

They recredited my credit card last week. The replacement furniture (from another dealer!) will take 6-8weeks to arrive ...so I had a chunk of money credit sitting on my card doing nothing for 2months. I said 'HAD'.

So 5th reason....free loan.
:lol:

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Posted: Sat Apr 25th, 2015 14:29

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I think that will be a good choice for you Eric.

Posted: Sun Apr 26th, 2015 04:03

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I think that the D750 has all or most of the useful features of the D810 without the extra MP that I dont feel I need.

I dont think I will be buying a D5 unless it is smaller and better in all the features I want/need.

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Posted: Wed Apr 29th, 2015 18:48

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I've not done a lot of photography lately, but a couple of weeks ago I dusted the D3s off and went to a Brazillian Ju Jitsu contest. I was very happy with how the camera performed - hi speed sport (sometimes) indoors in poor light, but the D3s was up to it. For the time being I think my camera aquisition fever has abated, but hopefully I'll become more active photographically in the future and who knows it may come back.

For now I keep eying up the new iMac. That may well be my next purchase, my MacBook Pro is getting long in the tooth as a 2010 model - but that also still works well.

Posted: Thu Apr 30th, 2015 15:49

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richw wrote:
I've not done a lot of photography lately, but a couple of weeks ago I dusted the D3s off and went to a Brazillian Ju Jitsu contest. I was very happy with how the camera performed - hi speed sport (sometimes) indoors in poor light, but the D3s was up to it. For the time being I think my camera aquisition fever has abated, but hopefully I'll become more active photographically in the future and who knows it may come back.

For now I keep eying up the new iMac. That may well be my next purchase, my MacBook Pro is getting long in the tooth as a 2010 model - but that also still works well.

In truth, the D3 has been and still is, all I really need. Were it not for the weight (combined with pro lenses) I wouldn't be considering upgrading myself! But with the cessation of commercial work I don't need a big bulky camera to lug around on holiday! The D750 allows me to use some of the FX lenses I decide to keep and its light enough for the wife to use....so we reduce the combined amount of gear we tote.
The deed may be done this weekend....the D3 is out for evaluation with a potential customer. Another lens is off to ...Poland!

The equipment cupboard is looking a bit bare now. :needsahug:

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