Understandably, the emails are arriving asking the question which body to buy. Rather then just putting up the link for the post from the last time I answered this question (D3 or D3x?) because the way to the answer hasn’t changed, I thought I would just write a little something here. First and foremost, it is quite possible the best body for you is the one you own right now!
No one feels the pressure of having a new body like me as the emails arrive asking questions I don’t have answers to until I have that body in my hands. Then there is that, “It’s new and I’ve gotta have it” feeling. Seriously, there is nothing better then the smell of new gear and the thrill of taking it out for the first time. But that new body doesn’t guarantee you better photographs, it just don’t work that way. My recent piece pretty much spells out my belief that photography is a marriage of photographer AND gear. Now if you’ve settled on buying a new body (and LOTS of your have which is so cool for so many reasons) which one of these should you buy?
Notes: - This lens may not tilt or shift properly on the Nikon D800.
— Nikon Behind the Scene - Nikon D800/E
This Tropfest 2012 Winner walks with Nikon D800 rewards and cash!
As a matter of fact, its not all lolly pop and cartoons when dealing with a monster megapixel camera like the Nikon D800, right to the extent where a technical guide was published today to educate would-be buyers of the camera.
Image blurs caused by casual shooting techniques will phenomenally increase when utilizing such a camera, unless greater attention is paid as explained [here].
You have been warned!
There’s been tons of raving since the world of photography begins for medium format cameras and there’s no denying of what it can deliver against the most advanced 35mm digital DSLR.
But as a casual chat turned more serious with Mamiya today (Good thing to do to unwind your stress level), I have been re-invited for the umpteen times to give it a test ride, particularly the Mamiya 645DF 28MP Bundle. One thing’s for sure - it ain’t cheap! But if you would to take an alternative route with say a digital-ready RZ67 Pro IID, that ain’t such a bad proposition to get your feet wet in the world of medium format.
I mean I love my D700, and its what I would shoot with if I am on most dedicated shoot trips. It’s just so portable and instant when it comes to speed/quality ratio. Getting a second full frame body may not be that enlightening on second thought but something better would.
The objective is definitive - continuous pursuit of better imagery to tell my stories with a modest budget.
Joy Ride - shot entirely with the Nikon D800.
