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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


I was wondering how many Nikons each of you own. I shoot a variety of things such as concerts, landscape, and wildlife. I have a D750 for concerts and landscape, a D7200 for wildlife, and now have been considering a D810 or maybe a D500 since there are some great deals out there right now. Is this just a sickness I need pills for or would there be any legitimate reason to own one of these beasts. For therapy how many Nikons do you own?


Dec 10, 2016 at 12:10 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


Two, D810 and D500. D810 for landscapes and general photography, D500 for birds and wildlife but only where I require reach or higher fps.


Dec 10, 2016 at 12:21 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


More bodies = More depreciation. If you've got some GAS, buy some GLASS.


Dec 10, 2016 at 12:22 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


It isn't really a sickness if it's what you enjoy and you can afford it without damaging the family finances. It can be fun, although hugely expensive...

I like trying new gear. I have been in a rut though because I like my D810 bodies so much so I haven't been actively looking for anything new.



Dec 10, 2016 at 12:32 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


I don't know how many Nikon cameras are enough, but I do know it's at least 6! The D500 exists so that's a legitimate reason to own one. My current deployment is D3X for studio, D500 for studio and event, D7100 for event backup, and D300 for extreme conditions. If you want really expensive, pick up studio lighting.


Dec 10, 2016 at 12:34 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


3 would be the perfect number for me! I have 2 now, D810 and D500! I would like to have a D5 to complement the d500 for sports and wildlife. The D810 5fps and af feel painfully slow when I switch back from the D500


Dec 10, 2016 at 12:35 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


One only at the moment.
There will be added a second D810 as my backup for travel. But there are kg's of glass...



Dec 10, 2016 at 12:43 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


One Nikon D800e, one Sony a7R (soon to be joined by a7RII), four Canon: 5DsR, 1Ds3, 1D3, and 60D (60D is not really in use). So, adding one more Sony and one less Canon = 6! Each does something different.


Dec 10, 2016 at 12:55 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


D5, D500, D7200, D300, D3, D800, D810, F6. I'm sick but I'm happy. Don't ask me about glass.

Edit: Just sold a D7100.










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Dec 10, 2016 at 12:59 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


Depends on what you shoot. No camera does everything great, so if you do multiple different things then you'll likely want multiple bodies with their own strengths to counter the weaknesses of the others. I view bodies the same as lenses, different ones for different jobs.

Me personally, I have a D610 that is great for most general things, including ecommerce, static portraiture, headshots, etc. I also have a D800e for detail work, beauty, and the oddball client that is impressed by megapixels. I have a side job that requires me to travel around and take quick documentary photos of stores/businesses, so I got a cheap Panasonic GF2 mirrorless which allows me to travel light and ride my motorcycle to and fro.

Eventually I want to start shooting sports, so I'll likely have to get a D500 or D7200 somewhere down the line next year, and I would like a "better" mirrorless option for low-key (read no permits on location) model-tests and shoots where I need better overall IQ and performance so I'll probably get a GX85 or the likes soon too. At that point I think I have all my bases covered, but I could see the need for more if I did more things haha.

I actually know a couple photographers with 3-4 bodies that all serve different purposes, including one who has a 5D3, 7D, one of the cheapie Rebels (Tsomething I), and a Fuji X100, and another with an A7R, A7S, A7II, A6000, D600, and D7000...so I guess I'm not alone in my thinking.



Dec 10, 2016 at 01:00 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


I have 3 - a D800e as the primary body, D7100 for backup, some sports and for the kid to use, and an F100 for pure fun. That said, I'm looking to swap the D7100 for a D750 soon and the D800e for whatever Nikon comes out with in 2017 for its replacement. The F100 is here for good.

Peace,

Todd



Dec 10, 2016 at 01:17 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


I have a Df and D810. I use the Df for fun and D810 for fun.


Dec 10, 2016 at 01:18 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


3 nikons for me
810 and 800e if one goes down the other just takes its place. Have had that happen too.
D500 because i wanted one.



Dec 10, 2016 at 01:20 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


Currently three - D300, 700, 7200.

If I win the lottery, it goes to four by adding a D5.



Dec 10, 2016 at 01:33 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


it depends on your needs. if i shoot moving stuff i need speed if its still i want resolution & DR.
so considering the above i have..
D4 & a D810 as my main bodies. a D3 as backup.

in a bag at home i have 2 retired bodies, my D2Xs & D200.
i didn't sell them as tbh the going rate was so low i thought i'd rather keep them.
Did the same with the D3 although i still love it

the only digital i ever sold was my D800, never truly liked it so my meagre collection sits at 5 bodys



Dec 10, 2016 at 01:41 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


D810 for everything except when traveling light + D750 as backup and travel body.


Dec 10, 2016 at 03:04 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


Most 3 D4 and 2 D600, what is right all depends on what you shoot. For me most times two, as I need/want 70-200 and 24-70 focal and simply can't afford the luxury of swapping. There have been times I wished for FX with 14-24 or Tamron super wide.

I agree with BSPhoto that bodies are the worst NAS as they depreciate quickly. The good, this generation is so good I am hoping Nikon fails to impress me enough to part with more money, Nikon please stun us all again 😂



Dec 10, 2016 at 03:05 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


One camera for each lens should be enough for me...


Dec 10, 2016 at 05:14 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


4mpx wrote:
One camera for each lens should be enough for me...


For me too, but I have about 60 lenses.

D500 for Birding, Wildlife, Sport
D810 for everything else
Df for fun and with MF-lenses

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Dec 10, 2016 at 05:59 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · How Many Cameras Are Enough??


I have a perfect combination - Nikon D5 and D810


Dec 10, 2016 at 06:11 AM
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