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 p.71 #8 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread | |
Colin F wrote:
^^^ You make a compelling case John, and one that’s been gnawing at me lately.
I’m presently fairly invested in Canon gear, including the following:
5DIV and 7DII
Canon 500 f/4 II
1.4 III and 2x III extenders
Canon 100-400 II
Tamron 70-200 f/2.8
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro
Canon 16-35 f/4
Tamron 17-35 f/2.8
Canon 50mm f/1.2
Canon 50mm f/1.8
Canon 40mm f/2.8
Canon 430 flash with 2 Yongnuo wireless triggers
A bunch of CF and SD (1) cards
Misc other bits & pieces like wired remotes etc.
The D500 is superior to the 7DII in some critical aspects; focus acquisition (and holding of said focus – important for BIF); dynamic range; buffer.
The D850 is awesome in all regards as we all know, although those XQD cards are bloody expensive, as is the battery grip and all its bits to achieve 9 FPS. Not sure how the buffer compares to the 5DIV. I do find 7 FPS a little slow.
With a switch to Nikon land, the larger birding lens choice would be difficult. While the new 500 PF has its obvious size & weight advantages offering unparalleled agility, I really like how well the f/4 500 lenses take extenders, even a 2X. The latest Nikon 500 f/4 is about the same weight as the Canon, and I don’t mind that too much, it sure is more manageable than the previous IS model I had at 1.5 lbs heavier.
I’ve never pushed the shutter of a Nikon, so would have a learning curve with all the different controls and menu, not sure how bad that would be.
What says you?
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I was where you are 2.5 years ago. Heavily invested in Canon gear.
When Canon came out with the 7D II, I tried to convince myself it was worth the upgrade, but couldn't. Dumped it all.
I first got the D810, and (for a month) struggled with the ergonomics. Mostly, because Nikon's ISO control was on the wrong (left) side. I assigned the movie button the ISO function and was okay, but the LCD sucked for low-light macro.
When the D500 came out ... it was superior to the 7D II in **every** respect. The LCD is excellent; it was (literally) everything I hoped the 7D II would have been, and then some + a new Canon-friendly ISO button placement, even better ergonomics; I mean, it is just a badass, all-around APS-C 
The D850 is the same badass camera, better image quality, not quite the reach or buffer. Great LCD now (compared to the D810, and everything else), and the sensor quality is class leading, as is its build quality.
I always was "wanting" with the Canon equipment ..."wishing" they had better sensors, etc.
Now, I am 100% satisfied with Nikon, doubly-so since getting the 300 PF.
* I can honestly say, I do not care about any other APS-C, with the Nikon D500.
* I can honestly say, I do not care about any other FF, with the Nikon D850.
Never could say that with Canon 
You will actually come to appreciate Nikon bodies *more* than Canon bodies, when you get used to them: classier, nicer switches, buttons, plus the unparalleled feeling that you're doing the best you can, sensor-wise, AND function-wise, in every segment of their line-up, while still enjoying the professional ergonomics.
Seriously.
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