Where to go from here? dx or fx

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I have a D90, Sigma 10-20, Nikkor 18-105, Nikkor 105 macro, Nikkor 70-300 vrii,
70- 200 vrii, Nikkor 24-70, and a 2x tc.

Upgrading the camera seems like the logical next step but do I stick with dx D7100 or make the leap to fx D600. I shoot everything I see, including images for stock but I'm having a rather difficult time deciding on the best route forward.

Your thoughts please ladies and gentlemen? :help::)
 
FX D600 was the upgrade path, I took, from the D90. Extremely happy.
 
Doog said:
We're you left with unneeded lenses?
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A couple, which were easily sold. I'd been thinking of going full frame and that influenced by lens purchases, up to going full frame.

I think you'll be amazed, by the quality of the images the D600 can produce.
 
Hi, F/F with out a doubt, it'll do everything the crop format will do and more. And if you're shooting for stock agencies they much prefer the larger format images. As far as I'm concerned it's a no brainer.

Hope this helps.
 
I've just gone to a d700 from a d90 iq is worlds apart but the cropped sensor does get you closer, but I have no regrets going full frame.:)
 
Its a huge expense and youve got to think about the lens setup you have. I current have this issue d7100 vs d600. All my lenses are dx so itd cost a fortune and the iq has never been closer between these 2 consumer units. The d7100 benefiting from the removal of the AA filter
 
barratt1988 said:
Its a huge expense and youve got to think about the lens setup you have. I current have this issue d7100 vs d600. All my lenses are dx so itd cost a fortune and the iq has never been closer between these 2 consumer units. The d7100 benefiting from the removal of the AA filter
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All the posts above are valid and none more so than yours. If the D600 hadn't had so many bad (dust) reports, and the D7100 having had so many good ones with the AA removed, I doubt I'd be discussing this. However there's also a substantial price difference to take into account I just wondered if full frame was a bit to much for my needs given how good the D7100 seems to be. I appreciate that the D600 is also getting great reviews, the dust problem set aside.
 
It really depends upon what you feel either option would best help you achieve.

I'm a wildlife sort, so the D7100's scarily high resolution sensor was a good option, effectively offering a 1.4x TC with no optical path penalty. But, if you don't mind the lower resolution of the D600 (in the original sense of pixels per area, not pixel count), the additional field of view may be more useful to you, such as with a wide-angle lens.

I went from a D90 to a D7100. I may be tempted by a D800E at some point - the modestly lower resolution wouldn't be ideal, but the low light performance is very attractive. But the improved accuracy of the AF is good, nonetheless, as is the enhanced continuous speed at 12 bits.

But that's all such a peripheral affair to getting out there and trying to get the best shots possible. ^_^
 
I don't think field of view is a worthy debate for dx vs ff anymore, not with the high mp of today's ff cameras.

Sure, when 12mp was the best you got and only a below par 5mp in dx crop mode was available, it was something to consider but now it's pretty much the same...

Want more 'reach' from a d600 to match the D7100? Stick it in crop mode.

A user won't notice any difference in wide angles since he already owns a sigma 10-20mm...which if needed, can be used on the D600.

The D600 offers a lot more versatility as a body than the D7100 does. It is at least a stop better in the ISO department and the subject separation will be much more pleasing.
 
D7100 costs £755

D600 costs £1165

The question is are your lenses dx or fx? If there fx but the D600 if there not then your gonna be shelling out a small fortune. I am thinkin D7100 as the replacement fx lenses would cost me £1500+ without the price of the body and its just mental
 
barratt1988 said:
D7100 costs £755

D600 costs £1165
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Sell;

10-20mm £240
18-105mm £100
70-300mm £250

Since they are obsolete and it now doesn't really matter about cost.

If you buy the D600, 24mm will still be quite wide, meaning the sigma isn't really necessary. Buy the 7100 and the sigma is necessary.

I see no point in keeping the 70-300 seeing as you have the 70-200 vr2.
 
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