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CanadaMark wrote:
Not sure if you're following the other threads, but regarding the grip, the cost should be $300 for everything once the third parties have all their stuff out, using the D810 accessories
In the meantime, you can buy a quality third party charger and battery and save $370 USD right off the bat, bringing the cost down to $570 or so.
As for your dilemma, for me, it would come down to how long you want to wait. You're looking at year 2020 for a possible 5DM4 update and still won't match the D850 in some of the most important areas unless Canon lowers it's protective wall around 1-series technology. I'd guess the chances of that happening are slim to none, especially after seeing what they did with the 6DII. I also wouldn't get too hung up on a lens that doesn't exist yet
XQD cost isn't that bad, and your probably already own SD cards. A top of the line 64GB XQD (good for around 1,200 D850 photos) is around $100 or $110 with a reader. Prices will probably drop too, after some of the D850 hype subsides.
The hassle factor is obviously something you need to decide on yourself. Personally I've always told myself I would switch systems (to anything) if I felt the change would make a meaningful difference to my photography with regards to more keepers, time savings, better prints, better files for clients, etc. ...Show more →
Thanks chief. Yes, it's been a hand-wringing time. The cost to switch from Canon to Nikon is considerable - selling all lenses & two bodies at a loss, and buying the new Nikon stuff at full pop - plus tax - really adds up. If the 5DIV weren't as good as it is (albeit with lesser specs than the D850), it would be easier to decide, but it does pretty well, especially for a non-professional not earning a living with it.
I'm also still trying to decide whether I'll be happy long term using the Tamron 150-600 G2 instead of a 500 f/4 II. I've recently had the opportunity to shoot some birds at 300-400mm, and those images are great, but yesterday I was out shooting a Northern Pygmy Owl, and all shots were at 600mm (with many needing cropping), and that's when the lens' weakness appears.
Must. Win. Lottery.
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