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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

01/07/2013 06:52:22 PM · #1

getting a new camera for my exchange semester in new zealand (heads up: going on an exchange semester to new zealand).

I KNOWW that everyone says lenses are more important, but that d800 sensor looks too ridiculous to pass up.

on the other hand, i can pick up a d600 with a 24-85 vr for only 1999 at my local camera shop, where a d800 is 2999 body only.

but on the other hand, i dont even know how good that 24-85 is, so i dont know if i should get another one on top of it. i wouldnt want anything in the same zoom range, seems like a waste if i'll never even use the 24-85.

what should i do, y'allz? CONVINCE ME.

by the way, what's up with that d600 sensor dust shiznit? is that actually an issue? it's the main reason i turned away from the d600 in the first place.

snaffles

Nikon D7100

01/07/2013 07:21:14 PM · #2

There's already been a couple of good forums going on all the issues you want to cover, except maybe that particular lens.

//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=1181144&highlight=d600//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=1176649&highlight=d600

Sorry, no good at parsing linkies, but the long and short of it so far has been the D600 over the D800. Think of the file sizes you'll have to deal with at 36 mps versus 24.

Anyway lotsa luck! And have fun in NZ!

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spiritualspatula

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/07/2013 07:52:57 PM · #3

Here's Susan's thread parsed.

I posted in Susan's thread as well, but here's a worthwhile read about dust on the D600.

Chase Jarvis just posted some thoughts on comparing the two.

Personally, I'd consider the AF strongly, think about if you need that additional image size, and also put some thought into your upgrade path. If you aren't necessarily intending to keep this body for a ton of time in order to jump to the next tech level, the cheaper D600 might make more sense in that way, too.

Where are you heading in NZ? North island or south?

ETA: I'm also perpetually doubtful of the kit lenses. I've never used the 24-85 but I've gotten spoiled by using constant aperture lenses. When I got my D300 everybody was high on the glory of the 18-200 so I got that with it as the more expensive kit option. And sure, it's not a bad lens, per se, but it's also not up to the hype that it got, either. The 24-85 seems similar in the regard that it isn't bad, but it isn't impressive either -Photozone review of 24-85. They test on a D3x which has similar resolution.

Message edited by author 2013-01-07 20:07:07.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

01/07/2013 08:32:07 PM · #4

Originally posted by spiritualspatula:

Thanks, and yeah, i very rarely upgrade bodies. last camera i bought was in 2006, and then before that, my film camera in 2001. this will definitely be something that will be sticking around.

going to be in south island.

spiritualspatula

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/07/2013 09:02:19 PM · #5

I'd personally go with a D800 if you can swing it, but that's a matter of funds and what sort of lens path you're looking at. I don't recall specifically what type of photography you're looking to do though.
ETA: But I'd do it because I like the AF and the exposure bracketing- it would make a great landscape camera for me. But I'm not too keen on the size of the files, as it would mean a serious upgrade in computer. Have you considered a used D3x at all?
Here's another comparison, too.

I toured the south island for a few weeks years past on vacation, and it was awesome. The people are great too, incredibly friendly. Only place I didn't really get to go was way south in the Dunedin and Invercargill areas. You going to be in Christchurch for your studies?

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Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

01/07/2013 09:40:10 PM · #6

Originally posted by spiritualspatula:

it'll be mainly for landscape, portraiture, studio and architecture. im not into sports at all. basically i want the highest possible image quality.

also, any lens suggestions would be helpful. my lens budget would be around 800; if there are any good third party lenses, like tamron or whatever, these would be fine.

yeah im going to be staying in dunedin, not christchurch.

Message edited by author 2013-01-07 21:40:40.

PapaBob

Sony Alpha a7 IV

01/07/2013 11:38:13 PM · #7

I do not think you can go wrong with either one, if I had the funds I may have done the D800 but I am very pleased with the quality of the images I am getting from the D600, it has been a huge difference over my old D90. The D600 leaves room for more glass which may be a good option.

KoDe

03/29/2013 01:46:49 AM · #8

IMHO, may be you need to ask what you need
my self have them both, d800 and d600
if there are events that need lots of photos, i always use d600
but if i take photo in a studio and need for detailed picture, may be only take photo a few i use D800
it because the file from D800 very big (her strength and weaknes)

03/29/2013 03:32:23 AM · #9

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