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Eric wrote:Well after all the umming and arrring....I got a D750.
My reasoning based more on practicalities than some definite quality comparison.
Firstly ...the feel in the hand. The D750 is virtually the same weight as the D7100, much lighter than the D810, and has an unusually deep hand grip. Why Nikon haven't pushed this across other bodies I don't know, its significantly easier to hold with long fingers...and long nails! Yes, the main reason was the wife can hold it better than her old D7000. :thumbsup:
This means she doesn't need her own camera when out and about ...she can use mine, saving ME the extra camera load in my bag.
Secondly...pixels. I still feel there is some substance to bigger pixels being better (whatever better means). So 24mp will, I believe be sufficient and easier to manage ...with regard to hand shooting technique and computer file size!
Thirdly...the tilting screen. I've used the tilting screen on the Fuji quite a lot! Taking shots over fences, ground level plants and when so tight against an obstruction I can't get my head to the viewfinder. Whilst it's mostly going to be used with the eye viewfinder, I see this as a useful addition that will get some use.
Fourthly .....price. I was able to bundle in a short range zoom all for less than the D810 body. This enables me to be operational in lightweight mode, while finalising what pro lenses I will keep and which are unnecessary.
I can't think of a fifth reason right now. Only time will tell if the 4 reasons were justified!
Surely as a Yorkshireman the 5th reason is Price again!!
You know me too well.
I bought some furniture before Christmas and its 'failed'. The manufacturers and dealers have agreed to refund all the money....after sending in the Yorkshire Mafia.
They recredited my credit card last week. The replacement furniture (from another dealer!) will take 6-8weeks to arrive ...so I had a chunk of money credit sitting on my card doing nothing for 2months. I said 'HAD'.
So 5th reason....free loan.
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Eric