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| Posted: Sat Jan 28th, 2017 14:48 |
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jk
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D80 is a 10MP camera. Movement upwards it to a D5300,5400,5500 or D7100, D7200 which are all 24MP which is a significant jump upwards. These are a cost jump as well. You may also find that you need more disk space for image storage and more cpu, ram, etc on your computer. Ultimately the quality is yielded by your camera lens capturing the image better so you will possibly want to think about this. You are into an expensive game of upgrades. But nobody said photography was a cheap hobby.
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29th, 2017 04:27 |
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Robert
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Hard drive and RAM has never been cheaper, but unless Gerry takes a LOT of photographs AND keeps them ALL, I can't really see storage as a major issue, even if he keeps the NEF's, as I do. After taking note of any deficiencies in images and making a mental note not to repeat the errors; any blurred, out of focus, badly exposed or plain boring images need to be put straight in the bin. That will save a ton of space on the computer.
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29th, 2017 08:11 |
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Gilbert Sandberg
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Gerry, Sorry to barge in late... re: a better all around lens. Q: what do you consider the deciding factor for what is a better lens. In my humble opinion there is no single perfect lens for all tasks / circumstances / budgets. (and that is why Nikon make so many different lenses). Some may say any fixed length lens, like your 35mm is best for unobtrusive, lightweight, walk-around photography. Others may spend thousands on a pro-level-FX-heavyweight 24-70 2.8 lens. Regards, Gilbert
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29th, 2017 15:02 |
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Eric
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jk wrote:D80 is a 10MP camera. Not sure thats inevitable. Gerry was considering buying an 18-200. For that price he could get a D5000 series or D3000 series body. If the quality of the resulting images increases...then keeping more images, however they are stored, would be I benefit worth having. Imho
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| Posted: Mon Feb 20th, 2017 11:01 |
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highlander
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To be honest, and somewhat late to the discussion, I would keep the D80 and pop a Tamron 17-50 f2.8 on it (or similar). Very cheap upgrade and allows lower light shooting without upping the ISO (a problem on the D80 compared to newer bodies). For street, then something light and compact is always better and given that this has a 1.5x crop sensor and street is normally a fairly confined space, I don't see the need to get anything longer. Faster and sharper would be my way to go. If wanted to upgrade the body, then don't write off some of the slightly older bodies such as the excellent D300s which can easily be purchased for very little money at all, and would still provide an upgrade and better production at the higher ISO's than the D80.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 20th, 2017 11:51 |
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jk
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The D300S is a superb camera and unless you feel that you need a FF or higher MP camera then changing upwards is lots of money and reduced returns. A D600/D610 (24MP) makes a good FF upgrade and a D5300 is a very good camera in the APS-C sensor at 24MP range.
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| Posted: Tue Feb 21st, 2017 02:19 |
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Eric
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highlander wrote:To be honest, and somewhat late to the discussion, I would keep the D80 and pop a Tamron 17-50 f2.8 on it (or similar). Very cheap upgrade and allows lower light shooting without upping the ISO (a problem on the D80 compared to newer bodies). For street, then something light and compact is always better and given that this has a 1.5x crop sensor and street is normally a fairly confined space, I don't see the need to get anything longer. Faster and sharper would be my way to go. Although a good camera, the D80 has been superseded by so many different bodies, all of which offer, primarily, noiseless higher ISO and faster processors. A new lens can lift ones spirits, but a new camera body is a much greater lift I have found the tilting rear screen, that's more prevalent on later models, to be very useful when walking around in urban situations, not only to better enable candid shooting but to facilitate shooting from lower/higher positions to avoid street furniture. And of course the ability to shoot more easily from waist height (a la medium format) always improves your image.
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| Posted: Tue Feb 21st, 2017 04:37 |
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jk
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Eric wrote: highlander wrote: I have to say that my Fujis make my photography much easier and lighter than with the Nikons but there are still advantages with teh Nikons not least of all is the lens range.
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| Posted: Wed Feb 22nd, 2017 09:04 |
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Eric
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jk wrote:Eric wrote:highlander wrote: Which reminds me ...I must go and try an XT2, to put this Fuji/no Fuji decision to bed.
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| Posted: Wed Feb 22nd, 2017 12:47 |
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jk
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Buy an XT2 and you will see no need to persist with large and heavy!
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