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So what camera are you using these days Eric?
You have me confused with all the options you have been considering.
I confuse myself.
D850
D500
Fuji XE (IR)
I tried the Z7 but at the time I (blinkedly) expected it to work for birding as well as general use....sent it back as I wasn't happy with it for long lens use. I have since learnt that it's shortcomings were probably 75% due to my rustiness on bird photographic technique and proximity to the subjects.
I really prefer using the D850 (apart from file size) and only use the D500 for the DX factor when birding (which is very rare these days). With these points in mind I am debating whether I should keep the D500 or px it for a Z6. Cropping the D850 images would still work in lieu of DX factor.
On the other hand I may consider pxing the D850 for a Z7 ....as it would give weight saving and the other benefits of mirrorless. The D500 could then stay attached to 500mm + TC for those long reach moments. The dilemma for me is that I do like the D850 and it might be a bridge burning too far 😆....but I don't want to just ADD another body to the cupboard. ðŸ˜
In fact the Fuji IR will soon go on eBay as my interest has waned. So maybe the few quid I get for that might stir me towards one of the Z kits anyway.
In addition, I won on the premium bonds this week! So that's another £25 towards one.
Last edited on Thu Sep 5th, 2019 06:22 by Eric
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