Sell D700 to get D600

I

ibecks

Messages
56
Edit My Images
No
I've been doing a bit of thinking about my photography over the last few days and I'm wondering about my options.

I currently own a D200 and D700 (the D200 is my backup camera for the odd occasion when I shoot an event). When I bought the D700, video wasn't important to me and neither was increased resolution, which is why I didn't hold out for the D800, but now it's a different story. I have a GoPro which I use for snorkelling and everyday stuff, but I'd love to be able to supplement this with some nice shallow depth of field video from an SLR. Which of course leads me to thinking about a new camera.

I thought about just getting something like a D3200 and maybe just selling the D200, but I have some great lenses which deserve to be on a full-frame body. The D800 is too expensive and I don't need/want 36mp, so it's looking like the D600. I was quite excited about this until I read that it doesn't have the ability to zoom to 100% in playback with one button press — something I'm really used to from my current cameras. This will irritate me beyond belief (I've already fired off a ranting email to Nikon!), but I can probably live with it. The other thing that will annoy me is the clustering of AF points in the middle of the frame, but again, I can probably live with focus-recompose.

I've been offered £900 part ex for the D200 and D700. I know I could get more selling them privately but I need to get this new camera in the next couple of weeks so hassle-free is preferable. Plus, there's the £150 Nikon rebate which will help. Ultimately the D700's resale value will continue to drop, so I'm probably better off selling it now, even if I just stick with the D600 for a couple of years.

Most of this post has just been me re-affirming my own decision :geek: but I have a couple of questions for you...

For those who have made the D700 to D600 jump, is there anything that really stands out as a serious negative for you?

Also, could someone tell me what the going rate is for a boxed with accessories D700 on here as I can't access the classified forum yet.

Thanks!
 
I personally would keep the D700 and not get the D600 for stills. I don't own both but out of the two i would prefer the D700 over the D600. I prefer robust body.

Not sure do you need FF sensor for video etc but i would sell the d200 and grab a used D7000 instead for upgrade backup and video work.

I shoot video on my D7000 with both manual lens and AFS lens, works like a treat for me.
 
If video means a lot to you it might be worth it, and save on the side after for a used D300 maybe? I wouldn't fancy the D600 personally. I think that size body is just fine for Dx, for FX I like to have some weight, solidity and more grip. The D800 is just nice IMO, wouldn't like it any smaller.

But, it's a personal thing, end of the day only you can decide.
 
Last edited:
I didn't buy the D800 because it had 36mp ... I don't know why people keep adding that in as if it's the main reason to get one?
 
Cagey75 said:
I didn't buy the D800 because it had 36mp ... I don't know why people keep adding that in as if it's the main reason to get one?
Click to expand...

Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of good reasons to get a D800, it's just that 36mp is also a very good reason *not* to get one. (insert emoticon of someone up to their neck in hard drives here!) ;)
 
Hmmm.... from what you're all saying, I definitely need to think this through again.

Of course a major part of the issue is that Nikon simply haven't made the camera I would want to replace my D700 with (ie. max. 24mp with video but otherwise pretty much the same as the D700). I don't really need or want two bodies — one for stills, one for video — as my shoots tend not to be that compartmentalised. The only reason I kept the D200 was as a backup for weddings, which I try not to shoot if I can possibly help it!

It would be tough to take a step down from the D700's customisation and build quality, so I guess I might need to reconsider the D800, unless Nikon decide to release something else in the meantime. 36mp might actually make me more disciplined with the number of shots I take.

I suppose my concern is that if I hang on to the D700 for too long its resale value will depreciate to the point where I'll have to save the whole £1900 for a D800-or-whatever rather than just £1000.
 
Why not download some D800 RAW files and have a play about with them?

I've done this, and I was surprised at how well my latop (i5, 8GB) handled them. I realise that more storage is needed, but hard drives aren't as dear as they used to be.

If I had the money (which I currently don't) I'd be very tempted to change up to a D800!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top