Seen these used mint at under 500 quid are these a good way into full frame?
I don't I am looking at a small full frame setup for creative stuff like astro and nd work landscape and tripod stuffYes, if you don't need the better AF.
I don't I am looking at a small full frame setup for creative stuff like astro and nd work landscape and tripod stuff
Ha well that I cant control much only looking at one lens at the moment a small zoom with a constant f2Should be be fine for that and more. Just make sure the lenses you wan to use arent going to cost you a fortune.
I would say it is a bit more than just the focusing system.Should be be fine for that and more. Just make sure the lenses you wan to use arent going to cost you a fortune. Its basically a D750 with less capable AF system, the sensor is very good.
I would say it is a bit more than just the focusing system.
Better ISO
Better low light capabilities
Better tilt screen
Faster write speeds
and a few other things, having said that the 610 is still a good camera, if its a good price go for it.
Nikon calls the D610 an upgrade to the D600, but it's really just a sleight of hand: "pardon us while we take a camera off the market that has a reputation for creating dirty sensors and replace it with the same camera with a different number that doesn't." While my tongue is partially in cheek, Nikon's marketing claim that there was an outcry for an extra half fps that necessitated the update seems really lame. Given that the only three fundamental changes are 6 fps versus 5.5 fps, a quiet continuous mode for the shutter, and a modest change to how Auto white balance is handled, Occam's Razor tells us that the D610 was likely an attempt to get a camera with a bad reputation off the market.
t needing repair. If you're a gambler, you can consider one of the remaining new D600's at the right discounted price (you're taking more risk, you should get better return). Likewise, used D600 purchasers should ask for proof of repair by Nikon or ask for a discount, too.
Or find a good D600 which has had the shutter repair done (should be much cheaper).
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and it is a bargain if you ask me, the D750's are actually up in price the last two weeks, seems they are still a popular camera as they should be.There is a D750 for £675 in the classifieds in mint condition. I’d pay the extra for that.
Thanks folks lots to think on, but I am still sticking to the D610 idea, I don't need the improvements on the later models for my needs, The purchase of a full frame camera is not to replace my existing setup but to do other things that need the bigger sensor, ie astro and creative ND and landscape stuff. I can get a great 610 for £450 which leaves a lot to purchase my lens with.
That is very little money for a FF with such a good sensor.
Thanks folks lots to think on, but I am still sticking to the D610 idea, I don't need the improvements on the later models for my needs, The purchase of a full frame camera is not to replace my existing setup but to do other things that need the bigger sensor, ie astro and creative ND and landscape stuff. I can get a great 610 for £450 which leaves a lot to purchase my lens with.
What about an original Sony A7 and you can then use pretty much any lens? Can pick them up for less that a 610.
I have looked at the sony my main thoughts are lenses very expensive and with Nikon much more lenses available
They are if you go native, but you have the option of using any Canon or vintage lens as well with an adapter.
There are also loads of third party lenses available now.
Buy a used 6d. They can be had for around £350-£400 on a good day.I don't I am looking at a small full frame setup for creative stuff like astro and nd work landscape and tripod stuff
Buy a used 6d. They can be had for around £350-£400 on a good day.
not realy into canon plus its a 20mp sensor and my minimum is 24mp
If you are doing astro you will want to avoid the Sony A7, the older models are 'star eaters'.
The problem with the D600 is overhyped.
Long term reports on most of the camera review sites show that the problem was with the first batches.That’s interesting. What do you base that on?
What about an original Sony A7 and you can then use pretty much any lens? Can pick them up for less that a 610.
Erm it can...The D600/610 can be used with many, many Nikon F mount lenses inc 3rd party models. Screw drive AF too, so can be used with many fantastic older AF lenses (Booo, Z6!). Full mechanical aperture control. Sony can't do that.
Erm it can...
It offers two adapters the LAe3 and 4. The 4 offers screw drive support.
You can attach any Sony alpha lens or 3rd party lens or of course the huge Minolta back catalogue which even gives f mount a run for its money.
Erm it can...
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