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I've been rethinking this - if I could afford it I think I'd get one, but I'm spending on lighting and computer upgrades for the next year or so.
But...... It's basically a D4 with the weight and size of a D7000. The more I think about it the more attractive that becomes.
Put like that it makes sense.
I am deterred by three things....
1. Price ....its a bit overpriced for my liking. Will see how it performs and prices moves in early 2014. Some say the d610 is good enough for fx?
2. External dials....i know we all had them once, but ever since the eos bodies i've become accustomed to smooth, knock preventing, keep clean surfaces. My negative experiences with the fuji, centre around external dials getting knocked off setting. More double checking needed.
3. Weight....like other FX bodies, no matter how light THEY are, the fx lenses we have, and sensibly would use, lift the weight again...may even disturb balance. Lighter bodies need lighter quality lenses for max benefit.
Dont get me wrong, i will stll go and play with one. But the experience with the fuji has taught me two things....you can get D3 quality(good enough for me) from a DX sensor ....and knobs/dials look nice but can be a poisoned chalice.
You have to play with a new body a lot more before you know if you will use it regularly......as i told the wife, just before i got this severe pain.
Last edited on Mon Dec 2nd, 2013 06:39 by Eric
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