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I was using a D7100 for part time portraits and weddings. It worked very well, along with an extensive lighting system. The portable lighting system was the most important thing. I went for a USED D800E, mainly so I could use a Nikon 24mm PC-E lens for architecture. The D800E is noticeably heavier. It's not a fun camera to hold all day long with a big FX lens during weddings. My Nikon 17-55mm f2.8 lens had to go, along with a couple of others. I replaced them with first class FX lenses. The cost of the camera was about ~$1,500, and I spent another $4,000 (at least!) on lenses for it. Lenses are more important than cameras. For portraits, flash system is more important than lenses.
From a business standpoint, it made no sense at all for me to spend the money on new camera and lenses. I can't charge more now than I did before, I have a ton more money tied up in gear (which depreciates quickly,) and not one of my customers can tell the difference in shots from the D7100 and the D800E with one exception. I also bought the camera/lenses so I could make enlargements bigger that 16x20. If she makes a lot of those AND can charge the money for them, it might work. Otherwise, you have a LOT of money tied up in gear that could have been in your pocket. Another choice to spend money is great software, such as Portrait Pro. This can make a difference customers can see. My own experience. Remember, a camera isn't where the magic is. The magic comes from use of light, and to some extent a great lens.
Kent in SD
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