cj5thwheel
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I have the D850 right now. And I'm looking for a backup camera. Which is better D750 D810. Both cameras. Are close to the same price. Used and new. Appreciate your thoughts.
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When I had the D850 I also had a D800e and D500.I have the D850 right now. And I'm looking for a backup camera. Which is better D750 D810. Both cameras. Are close to the same price. Used and new. Appreciate your thoughts.
And the D500 is a great backup for my D5 tooI agree with @Roy about the D500. That was my backup to the D850 and covered some of the scenarios that the D850 did not (namely, faster fps for wildlife). And the control layout and menu setup is identical, so made it easy to seamlessly swap between them.
Out of your 2 choices the D750 purely for ISO and its FF, if not another D850 used is now so cheap.I have the D850 right now. And I'm looking for a backup camera. Which is better D750 D810. Both cameras. Are close to the same price. Used and new. Appreciate your thoughts.
KEH the other day had a used D850 in "Like New - " condition for around $2050 (plus you can find 5% off codes easily). 180 warranty. Worth checking out!Thanks a lot, guys, for all the information. I appreciate it. I think I'll go with the D850.
Your question, "which is better the D750 or D810", each is and has a different purpose, both are criminally dirt cheap to buy used.Thank you I'll check that out.
I respect fully your views Eric as always, its a mix of views and tolerance that lets us understand things better and learn more, this BGF forum is a pool of knowledge and coalface experienced people enormously helpful. The fact that we can share views and opinions is what makes it helpful and enjoyable.I don't consider the mirrorless cameras overrated or overpriced in any way. There are things you can do with the Z cameras that are simply not possible with a DSLR. The lenses do make a difference for some people and some situations. But it's a balance, and there are good options with both mirrorless and DSLR bodies. The value you can get from a DSLR based system is quite compelling as prices have dropped and the quality of gear and lenses is quite good. You will always have the options to buy into mirrorless cameras and lenses in the future.
My only additional advice is on thinking about mirrorless vs. a DSLR is to think about your next step in 3-4 years. Nikon will continue to produce and sell F-mount gear for a at least 3-4 more years - and probably closer to 7-8 years. But they won't be spending resources on meaningful development. The glass is absolutely fine, and there are some excellent values in used F-mount lenses. The challenge will be the bodies which are older designs and don't include some of the advances in focus and other areas.
For wildlife photography the D750 is by far the better choice. I owned both cameras and for wildlife the D750 would focus on subjects when the D810 with the same subject and the same 80-400mm lens would fail completely and not even hunt. Group AF on the D750 was of no value but on the D500 with its dedicated AF processor worked very well.I have the D850 right now. And I'm looking for a backup camera. Which is better D750 D810. Both cameras. Are close to the same price. Used and new. Appreciate your thoughts.