Nikon D750 & D780

anibap said:
All DSLRs will have dust at some point. Amount of dust will vary based on many factors. Mirrorless I understand will be prone to more dust on sensor without the mirror in between.

The point is no matter what you buy be prepared to clean sensor as a regular maintenance.

Buy what you really want. If I were you I would have given the DSLR some more time before making a decision as it seems you don't shoot much.

I tried A7 and A7R at a sony event and although I liked the lightweight form factor, but couldn't get in terms with the EVF (may be I need to try again) and on top of that unless I go full prime most good zoom lenses are heavy and will be bit odd on such a small body and the weight difference will go away. Having said that many have moved from DSLR to Sony and they are happy.
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Strange you say that, I didn't have to clean the sensor on my Olly once yet I have to clean the D750 sensor a few times/year. Yes the D750 is used far more but we're talking several times vs never ;)
 
rookies said:
Strange you mentioned this as other day I notice 4 dots on my d750. First time ever for me on dslr
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All DSLRs will get dust on the sensor (if you use them) at some point or another. The more you change lenses the more likely it is. That being said dust can still find its way in even without changing lenses.
The D750 has been the worst camera I've owned in terms of the number of times I've had to clean the sensor, but I've used it FAR more than any other camera.

Even my Sony A77 and A77-II got dust on the sensor and the mirror doesn't even move on those so go figure :confused:
 
The boxes are going in the cupboard so MrsExile doesn't find them :eek:

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rookies said:
I wouldn't say a mirrorless wouldn't of captured that thou lol
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Obviously I don't know your own circumstances, but if I were in your boat, I'd be asking myself why I take photos and why I enjoy photography. In my experience (limited, perhaps), it's varying amounts of the following:

1. Because I like looking at what I've captured
2. Because I like showing others what I've captured
3. Because I like having and buying gear
4. Because I aspire to have the best gear
5. Because I aspire to take the best photos
6. Because I want other people to go "wow" (related to 2)
7. Because I want other people to go "wow" at my gear (related to 4)

It doesn't actually matter which of these is your thing. Having a different camera setup is not actually going to change your drive for any (or all) of these. It will temporarily sate your desire for #3, possibly #4 and perhaps #7. It won't do a single thing to the rest. And in six months' time, when there's something newer and better out there, you'll be back at the beginning again with all that "old and not as advanced or wow-like" gear you've just bought.

So, if you have chronic GAS you have chronic GAS. No point in thinking that buying new gear will solve it, because it won't. If you want new gear then go ahead and buy it, but do so in the knowledge it will not do one single thing to affect 2, 5 or 6. You might like looking at your photos a bit more, mind especially if they're photos of your new gear ;) They won't be better though.

Sorry - not meaning to be all preachery but GAS is something I suffer from and have managed to find a way to accommodate it without hurting the wallet too much - buying second-hand at keen prices. Far better to be honest with what's causing you this need / desire to change and confront it head on.
 
pjm1 said:
Obviously I don't know your own circumstances, but if I were in your boat, I'd be asking myself why I take photos and why I enjoy photography. In my experience (limited, perhaps), it's varying amounts of the following:

1. Because I like looking at what I've captured
2. Because I like showing others what I've captured
3. Because I like having and buying gear
4. Because I aspire to have the best gear
5. Because I aspire to take the best photos
6. Because I want other people to go "wow" (related to 2)
7. Because I want other people to go "wow" at my gear (related to 4)

It doesn't actually matter which of these is your thing. Having a different camera setup is not actually going to change your drive for any (or all) of these. It will temporarily sate your desire for #3, possibly #4 and perhaps #7. It won't do a single thing to the rest. And in six months' time, when there's something newer and better out there, you'll be back at the beginning again with all that "old and not as advanced or wow-like" gear you've just bought.

So, if you have chronic GAS you have chronic GAS. No point in thinking that buying new gear will solve it, because it won't. If you want new gear then go ahead and buy it, but do so in the knowledge it will not do one single thing to affect 2, 5 or 6. You might like looking at your photos a bit more, mind especially if they're photos of your new gear ;) They won't be better though.

Sorry - not meaning to be all preachery but GAS is something I suffer from and have managed to find a way to accommodate it without hurting the wallet too much - buying second-hand at keen prices. Far better to be honest with what's causing you this need / desire to change and confront it head on.
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Amen brother.
 
pjm1 said:
Obviously I don't know your own circumstances, but if I were in your boat, I'd be asking myself why I take photos and why I enjoy photography. In my experience (limited, perhaps), it's varying amounts of the following:

1. Because I like looking at what I've captured
2. Because I like showing others what I've captured
3. Because I like having and buying gear
4. Because I aspire to have the best gear
5. Because I aspire to take the best photos
6. Because I want other people to go "wow" (related to 2)
7. Because I want other people to go "wow" at my gear (related to 4)

It doesn't actually matter which of these is your thing. Having a different camera setup is not actually going to change your drive for any (or all) of these. It will temporarily sate your desire for #3, possibly #4 and perhaps #7. It won't do a single thing to the rest. And in six months' time, when there's something newer and better out there, you'll be back at the beginning again with all that "old and not as advanced or wow-like" gear you've just bought.

So, if you have chronic GAS you have chronic GAS. No point in thinking that buying new gear will solve it, because it won't. If you want new gear then go ahead and buy it, but do so in the knowledge it will not do one single thing to affect 2, 5 or 6. You might like looking at your photos a bit more, mind especially if they're photos of your new gear ;) They won't be better though.

Sorry - not meaning to be all preachery but GAS is something I suffer from and have managed to find a way to accommodate it without hurting the wallet too much - buying second-hand at keen prices. Far better to be honest with what's causing you this need / desire to change and confront it head on.
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:agree::nikon:
 
pjm1 said:
Obviously I don't know your own circumstances, but if I were in your boat, I'd be asking myself why I take photos and why I enjoy photography. In my experience (limited, perhaps), it's varying amounts of the following:

1. Because I like looking at what I've captured
2. Because I like showing others what I've captured
3. Because I like having and buying gear
4. Because I aspire to have the best gear
5. Because I aspire to take the best photos
6. Because I want other people to go "wow" (related to 2)
7. Because I want other people to go "wow" at my gear (related to 4)

It doesn't actually matter which of these is your thing. Having a different camera setup is not actually going to change your drive for any (or all) of these. It will temporarily sate your desire for #3, possibly #4 and perhaps #7. It won't do a single thing to the rest. And in six months' time, when there's something newer and better out there, you'll be back at the beginning again with all that "old and not as advanced or wow-like" gear you've just bought.

So, if you have chronic GAS you have chronic GAS. No point in thinking that buying new gear will solve it, because it won't. If you want new gear then go ahead and buy it, but do so in the knowledge it will not do one single thing to affect 2, 5 or 6. You might like looking at your photos a bit more, mind especially if they're photos of your new gear ;) They won't be better though.

Sorry - not meaning to be all preachery but GAS is something I suffer from and have managed to find a way to accommodate it without hurting the wallet too much - buying second-hand at keen prices. Far better to be honest with what's causing you this need / desire to change and confront it head on.
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PMSL at 7 :ROFLMAO: ;)

But you have made a very good point. Maybe @rookies just needs to admit/accept he has GAS and it's nothing to do with the sharpness of the pics, or lightness of his equipment? ;)

I fit into 1,2,3,5, and 6. I do fit into 4 as well but more to do with 5 rather than the gear itself (and before we get onto the 'argument' of the tog is the important bit there are times when the gear can improve your shot ;)). 7 matters little to me, but you've missed one very important reason imo, the pleasure of just taking the pics and using the camera. I enjoy the process of taking a photo as much, if not more, than the end product.
 
My car struggles to start on a cold day. Do you think if I switched to mirrorless it'd fix it?
 
KitsuneAndy said:
My car struggles to start on a cold day. Do you think if I switched to mirrorless it'd fix it?
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Nah, you'd have to go medium format for that ;)
 
snerkler said:
PMSL at 7 :ROFLMAO: ;)

But you have made a very good point. Maybe @rookies just needs to admit/accept he has GAS and it's nothing to do with the sharpness of the pics, or lightness of his equipment? ;)

I fit into 1,2,3,5, and 6. I do fit into 4 as well but more to do with 5 rather than the gear itself (and before we get onto the 'argument' of the tog is the important bit there are times when the gear can improve your shot ;)). 7 matters little to me, but you've missed one very important reason imo, the pleasure of just taking the pics and using the camera. I enjoy the process of taking a photo as much, if not more, than the end product.
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That sounds similar to me then :)

I had sort of assumed that everyone who's doing this stuff as a hobby has at least some minimal level of enjoyment from the activity but good point - perhaps I should have listed that as point 0!
 
pjm1 said:
You might be onto something here...

We all know TVRs struggle to start and they have their door opening buttons on the mirrors.

So if you switched to a mirrorless TVR then you'd have even more problems! Caveat emptor and all that...
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I wish I had a TVR. Even if they are reverse kit cars.
 
minnnt said:
People have more respect for Sigma Arts yo.
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Respect? They see that Sigma logo and think you are all about the cheap and nasty stuff!

Its all about the gold ring and the length!!!
 
JJ! said:
Respect? They see that Sigma logo and think you are all about the cheap and nasty stuff!

Its all about the gold ring and the length!!!
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lol, we can all remember that when you ask about Arts and buy them ;)

Is that why youre selling the Nikkor 35 & 85?
 
twist said:
lol, we can all remember that when you ask about Arts and buy them ;)

Is that why youre selling the Nikkor 35 & 85?
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Nah - I got some family stuff to sort first. And when I can make some ££ and still afford a decent set of lenses and sort things out at home it just makes sense.

And yes... the 35 Art is one of my considerations... but only because I want to be as cool as @minnnt
 
We are like the coolest gang ever right?

If anyone is looking for a UK D750 then Jessops have them back in stock. This happened last week too and they sold out pretty damn quick.
 
Call me Tim Wonnacott, but after my £300 Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art I've just bagged a £600 Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR.

Of course it would be more useful if I was actually acquiring gear that I want, but at these prices I'll make them work.
 
pjm1 said:
You don't get much cooler than this TBF:

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That would be cool if my username was cucumber...

ukaskew said:
Call me Tim Wonnacott, but after my £300 Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art I've just bagged a £600 Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR.

Of course it would be more useful if I was actually acquiring gear that I want, but at these prices I'll make them work.
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Nearly as cheap as mine... ;)
 
ukaskew said:
Call me Tim Wonnacott, but after my £300 Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art I've just bagged a £600 Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR.

Of course it would be more useful if I was actually acquiring gear that I want, but at these prices I'll make them work.
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How???!!! Is it in 2 bits or missing the front element lol
 
Ive seen them around £600 quite a lot. Not a huge bargain imo. The ART is a great price though.
 
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