Nikon D610 versus D7200

[ChrisA]

Pretty sure you can select DX mode on my D750 to use the 35mm. I would assume the D610 would be the same. But 35 mm on a crop sensor is a 52.5mm so why would you bother? Sell or trade the 35mm towards that 85mm IMO.

Why pay the big $$$ for the full frame FX sensor then only use it in DX mode? Buy the DX size body if you are going to continue using DX lenses.

Doing video with an SLR is a commitment to using more professional technique. For example the autofocus motors in the lens makes a lo of noise the microphone WILL pick up. Either turn off AF is get an external microphone and or audio recorder. SLRs can work for serious video but are not the best for casual use. For that get a $250 video camera.

 

[Apple fanboy]

I would find one zoom lens that fits your shooting style or works with what you like to shoot and also get a prime lens. Either the 50mm or 35mm prime lens to start. I sold all of my DX zoom lenses and just shoot with my 50mm lens. If I need a zoom lens I rent the 24-70mm f/2.8 until I can purchase one. I shoot a lot of low light and without a flash.

If you like that range I would try to get one of the kits lenses like the 18-105mm or 24-120mm.

One? I could never limit myself to one or two lenses!

 

[Apple fanboy]

Why pay the big $$$ for the full frame FX sensor then only use it in DX mode? Buy the DX size body if you are going to continue using DX lenses.

Doing video with an SLR is a commitment to using more professional technique. For example the autofocus motors in the lens makes a lo of noise the microphone WILL pick up. Either turn off AF is get an external microphone and or audio recorder. SLRs can work for serious video but are not the best for casual use. For that get a $250 video camera.

Agree that you don't buy a FF camera and use it in DX mode. I never had. Mind you is that any worse than having a 50 MP file and cropping half of it out because you got it wrong in camera?

As for video, I don't do it but if I did, the first thing I would buy is an external mic.

 

[ChrisA]

One? I could never limit myself to one or two lenses!

You should try it. Use just one lens for the day. Say a 35mm prime on a full frame camera for the day. Yes you miss a few shots but you still get the same number of good images, they are just different images

If you are a professional shooting for some client you really do need a collection of lenses to get the shots THEY want but an amateur can just take what "works" with (say) his 85mm f/1.8 lens. I've don't this many times. I'll say "Today I will just do close perspective people shots and use a wide prime. Or maybe just take my macro lens and a tripod with me.

Then of course when i shoot under water dive shots I can't change the lens. I have to select a subject category and stick to it.

 

[Apple fanboy]

You should try it. Use just one lens for the day. Say a 35mm prime on a full frame camera for the day. Yes you miss a few shots but you still get the same number of good images, they are just different images

If you are a professional shooting for some client you really do need a collection of lenses to get the shots THEY want but an amateur can just take what "works" with (say) his 85mm f/1.8 lens. I've don't this many times. I'll say "Today I will just do close perspective people shots and use a wide prime. Or maybe just take my macro lens and a tripod with me.

Then of course when i shoot under water dive shots I can't change the lens. I have to select a subject category and stick to it.

Usually if I'm limiting myself to one lens, its normally my 24-70mm 2.8 as its my most versatile lens. However I always see a shot that would be great with my 14-24/105 macro/ a telephoto.
So I only do it if I'm travelling somewhere and combining photography with work or whatever.

 

[jojoba]

I left a D7100 a bit over a year ago for a D600. I haven't looked back, love the full frame. I don't know about video, though, as I only take photos.

 

[mofunk]

One? I could never limit myself to one or two lenses!

When I got my first DSLR I bought three lenses and then I sold two. After renting and borrowing for years I settled on a few that I would love to have in my bag. I think if you are getting into photography and think you are in it for the long hall, then you should pick your lenses wisely. I was ready to buy another DSLR when the smaller size FX cameras came out. Now I figure when I move to full frame I want to have the right lenses to complement it.

 

[Apple fanboy]

When I got my first DSLR I bought three lenses and then I sold two. After renting and borrowing for years I settled on a few that I would love to have in my bag. I think if you are getting into photography and think you are in it for the long hall, then you should pick your lenses wisely. I was ready to buy another DSLR when the smaller size FX cameras came out. Now I figure when I move to full frame I want to have the right lenses to complement it.

With one exception all my lenses are FF.
I bought all of mine for very reasonable prices through work (check signature).
I don't think I could be any wiser than that! I could sell any of them for more than double what I paid.

 

[mofunk]

Coming from film SLR I wasn't aware of the differences in the lenses. So I bought those because it was cheap. I had a change to grab a 28-70mm f/2.8 but slept on it. So now I wait .. But its all good because now I know what I want.

 

[Alvi]

I suggest you should go for any full frame camera instead of high end crop sensor camera. I was also there and I got the D610, this is mainly because all the lenses I'll get in the future will be compatible with even better cameras however if you get the best crop sensor camera you will be stuck with lenses that are lesser than full frame ones.

The price difference isn't that big and the difference on the long run is huge. I didn't buy into more expensive full frame cameras because I don't really need the extra features you get with them.

 

[mofunk]

@Alvi you can use the same lenses on the D7200 that you can on the D610.


@Apple fanboy Guess what I'm getting soon? yup D750 I can't wait.

 

[Apple fanboy]

@Alvi you can use the same lenses on the D7200 that you can on the D610.


@Apple fanboy Guess what I'm getting soon? yup D750 I can't wait.

Enjoy. The only time my D7100 gets an outing is when I need more reac.

 

[mofunk]

Thanks. I will be keeping my D90 but I think it will not get a lot of usage. lol