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Upgrading my Nikon D40 need help, advisefull frame Nikon D610 vs Nikon D7100

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Posted by ARO: Mon Apr 21st, 2014 23:35

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Im a new photographer but have started to do family pictures as well as I have a wedding coming up that I will be photographing!! So Im looking to upgrade my Nikon D40 body as well as what are some lenses that I should invest in??? Ive been eyeing the Nikon D610 for the full frame...but perhaps a more affordable option is the Nikon D7100 and then purchase some great lenses??????????? Any thoughts???? o.O

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Posted by amazing50: Tue Apr 22nd, 2014 03:13

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Welcome to the forum. I hope that wedding is not too soon as whatever camera you get, you need to know it very well.

Suggest you search these 2 cameras on the forum and read what our members have contributed and some of the issues/solutions which have resulted.

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Posted by Gilbert Sandberg: Tue Apr 22nd, 2014 04:34

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Aro,
Welcome
Considering your experience a word of warning:
Do not try to be the official/only wedding photographer.
Being a wedding photographer is a skill and a profession.

What body would be best for your upgrade depends on the lenses you have, if they are DX-AF-S, most (DX) bodies will do.
Regards, Gilbert

Posted by Eric: Tue Apr 22nd, 2014 07:08

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ARO wrote:
Im a new photographer but have started to do family pictures as well as I have a wedding coming up that I will be photographing!! So Im looking to upgrade my Nikon D40 body as well as what are some lenses that I should invest in??? Ive been eyeing the Nikon D610 for the full frame...but perhaps a more affordable option is the Nikon D7100 and then purchase some great lenses??????????? Any thoughts???? o.O

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The D610 would mean new lenses...as I assume you currently only have DX lenses for the D40 ....and they don't work that well on FX bodies.

So the investment would be higher all round. Do you want to spend that much??? Are you going to do more weddings or 'pro' photography?

Personally I would go with the D7100 and an 18-105 DX VR lens.
It would cover all the angles you need for portraits and groups.

Although FX cameras tend to produce slightly better images than DX cameras that's more to do with the FX photographers having expensive 'pro quality' lenses attached. Put a consumer lens on an FX body and it will not outshine a DX camera with a DX lens.

Welcome to the group.

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Posted by ARO: Tue Apr 22nd, 2014 14:35

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Thank u all for your advise!! I greatly appreciate it!! And the wedding is soon!!! May 24th, but they are fully aware that Im not a professional and have a lot of learning to do! Any advise and tips is so greatly appreciated!!

Posted by Gilbert Sandberg: Tue Apr 22nd, 2014 14:57

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Aro,
My apologies for being rude.
Do not even try what I think you are thinking about.
Regards, G

Posted by ARO: Tue Apr 22nd, 2014 15:22

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Thanks Eric you are extremely helpful!! :D

Posted by jk: Tue Apr 22nd, 2014 19:47

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Aro, Welcome to the forum.
I agree with Eric. The D7100 is a logical step up but make sure that you are totally familiar with the camera before the event.

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Posted by amazing50: Tue Apr 22nd, 2014 21:27

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Give some thought to starting with one of the other systems like Fuji or Sony etc.

You probably don't have a lot of glass that will be very useful on any of the new Nikon cameras and the future seems to be heading to mirror-less.

Also they have lots of great features and pricing is reasonable. Lots of our members are using them and have posted their findings.

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