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Eric wrote:.GeoffR wrote:That makes sense. I buy my cameras used and well after the flaws have been corrected so I only buy when the price comes down far enough. I don't actually mind the bulk of the D3 and D4 and they fit my hands very well. I just wish Nikon hadn't made such a mess of the batteries, there is absolutely no reason why the D4 couldn't have been made to accept the EN-EL4, all Nikon needed to do was to ship it with a lower capacity battery. (Assuming the story as to why a new battery was required is true)
Eric wrote:What puts you off the D5 Eric?
I too prefer FX. But I wouldn't go back to a D5. I much prefer the feel in the hand of the D750 and now D850.
Too heavy and bulky for carting around on holiday. It's also unnecessarily expensive for my needs. The grips on the D750 and D850 are deeper and better suit my fingers. I used a D750 for a while and whilst the camera produced good images, it seemed to struggle when pushed in a commercial environment. I loved my D3 when I was working, but don't have the need for something that bombproof any more
Don't get me wrong, I love the feel of the D3/4/5. They fit my hand well too and better than the bare bottomed Dxxx models....which need the bottom grip to extend support for the little finger and give more balance with pro lenses. It's just that if the weight isn't necessary...it's a lot nicer!
The interesting difference with the D750 and D850 is they have the deeper grip which makes them much easier to hold without the bottom extra power grip. I bought my D750 from WEX the day it went on sale....without switching it on. Just held it in my hand for about 5mins and bought it, to the disbelief of the sales staff who wanted to tell me all about its features.
I suppose I have always put comfort high on my priority list.
Back in the 70/80s when I was making wildlife films, the old fashioned way, I was on an Anglia TV programme about wildlife filmmaking, with an audience asking questions. ( boring as hell!) But a lady asked me what was the most important piece of equipment in a wildlife photographers kit? I replied...a cushion. ( much laughter) But all joking apart, Ive always believed you never take the best images if you are uncomfortable...the older I've got the more that's rung true.
So minimising the weight I carry about is key for me these days.
Incidentally Geoff....I used to live in Denham Close back in the 60s.
Last edited on Thu Aug 16th, 2018 17:14 by Eric
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