I love the D800e. I use it all the time. Plenty of resolution, easy to use, and takes all that sweet Nikon F glass. I have the DC lenses, I have the 180mm D (four copies of it!), the 300mm, and other "can't live without them" lenses. I have ancient Nikon AI glass up to modern G lenses. In fact, I see literally no reason to go mirrorless. No, I don't need one zillion frames per second. No, I don't have any problems focusing. I don't need zebras unless I am going to the zoo. I have bought mirrorless cameras, but I just gave them away. My other favorite camera is my Canon 5Ds. Another DSLR. I also shoot film so using a DSLR means sharing glass and never having to say you're sorry.
I'm pleased that you enjoy your D800e, they are still capable of producing great images and there are a ton of F mount glass out there. " I don't need zebras unless I am going to the zoo" love it. Cheers.
I was drooling over the D800E back in 2012 when I had a Canon 5D Mark II and later Mark III. I had massive megapixel envy, as the 5D Mark II had 21MP, and Mark III had 22.3MP - both dwarfed by the D800E's 36.3MP. But now I have a Sony A7RV with 61MP lol. The weight was one of the reasons I never switched to that Nikon gear, and the Sony and their lightweight full frame kit made me switch to the Sony system over a decade ago, and have never looked back.
I'm glad I had the chance to play with this camera and lens but I certainly wouldn't want to carry it around now after using mirrorless cameras for so long. It was good to test it out though. Cheers.
Both camera and lens together is massive and heavy.. Reminds me of the first cell phones sold and how large and heavy they were, compared to today's cell phones. Since the camera out over a decade ago, would there be a problem getting parts, or is it that getting parts is not a problem with semi-professional/professional cameras?
Hi, yes it is big and heavy alright. As for getting parts, I don't know what the situation is with Nikon but I would presume that being professional equipment that they would have the parts to fix them as professionals will still be using this equipment for paid jobs. If anybody does know please leave a comment, would be good to know. Cheers.
I have owned mirrorless cameras and lenses. However, the smaller form factor never did agree with me. They are great cameras no doubt. But at 66 I have returned to the DSLR. A nikon D800 as a matter of fact. I love the DSLR. But thanks for the video. I actually had that very combo for a long time before, in a moment of weakness I sold it.
I'm actually considering changing my S5 for an S1R when one becomes available on the 2nd hand market as I prefer the larger size. I do like the features that mirrorless cameras offer especially when using manual focus lenses, focus peaking and screen magnification really helps to nail focus. Sony in particular have small camera bodies which I'm not a fan of like pretty much all the brands but I do like the S1 and S1R from Panasonic. Thanks for your comment, great to hear from viewers.
It costs 4 times more, if you shop on the used market. 36MP is plenty even with cropping. I have a 50MP Canon 5Ds and I can't say having a lot more pixels really matters much. I do shoot wildlife, so I crop sometimes but I don't see the need to go D850 {Though I do admit I want one, because well, "D850!"}
@@danncorbit3623 Yes the D850 is a bit of a legend, I must admit I'd like one even though I prefer mirrorless cameras, I still have a soft spot for the DSLRs, they just sound right and feel better mostly if that makes sense. Cheers.
I love the D800e. I use it all the time. Plenty of resolution, easy to use, and takes all that sweet Nikon F glass. I have the DC lenses, I have the 180mm D (four copies of it!), the 300mm, and other "can't live without them" lenses. I have ancient Nikon AI glass up to modern G lenses. In fact, I see literally no reason to go mirrorless. No, I don't need one zillion frames per second. No, I don't have any problems focusing. I don't need zebras unless I am going to the zoo. I have bought mirrorless cameras, but I just gave them away. My other favorite camera is my Canon 5Ds. Another DSLR. I also shoot film so using a DSLR means sharing glass and never having to say you're sorry.
I'm pleased that you enjoy your D800e, they are still capable of producing great images and there are a ton of F mount glass out there.
" I don't need zebras unless I am going to the zoo" love it.
Cheers.
Thank you for the vid. I found the music a bit distracting but it was very informative.
Thanks for your comment, sorry about the music.
I'm pleased you found the video helpful.
Cheers.
You should do a review of the lens. I got one lately but there are not many videos about. It is a stellar performer.
I will when I get the chance and the loan of the lens again, I can't say when it will be though but I'll put it on my list.
Cheers.
I was drooling over the D800E back in 2012 when I had a Canon 5D Mark II and later Mark III. I had massive megapixel envy, as the 5D Mark II had 21MP, and Mark III had 22.3MP - both dwarfed by the D800E's 36.3MP. But now I have a Sony A7RV with 61MP lol. The weight was one of the reasons I never switched to that Nikon gear, and the Sony and their lightweight full frame kit made me switch to the Sony system over a decade ago, and have never looked back.
I'm glad I had the chance to play with this camera and lens but I certainly wouldn't want to carry it around now after using mirrorless cameras for so long.
It was good to test it out though.
Cheers.
Both camera and lens together is massive and heavy..
Reminds me of the first cell phones sold and how large and heavy they were, compared to today's cell phones.
Since the camera out over a decade ago, would there be a problem getting parts, or is it that getting parts is not a problem with semi-professional/professional cameras?
Hi, yes it is big and heavy alright. As for getting parts, I don't know what the situation is with Nikon but I would presume that being professional equipment that they would have the parts to fix them as professionals will still be using this equipment for paid jobs.
If anybody does know please leave a comment, would be good to know.
Cheers.
I have owned mirrorless cameras and lenses. However, the smaller form factor never did agree with me. They are great cameras no doubt. But at 66 I have returned to the DSLR. A nikon D800 as a matter of fact. I love the DSLR. But thanks for the video. I actually had that very combo for a long time before, in a moment of weakness I sold it.
I'm actually considering changing my S5 for an S1R when one becomes available on the 2nd hand market as I prefer the larger size.
I do like the features that mirrorless cameras offer especially when using manual focus lenses, focus peaking and screen magnification really helps to nail focus.
Sony in particular have small camera bodies which I'm not a fan of like pretty much all the brands but I do like the S1 and S1R from Panasonic.
Thanks for your comment, great to hear from viewers.
That lens screams for a monopod
You're right there, especially as I'm getting older and my hands aren't as steady as they used to be.
Cheers.
D850 is better. Same picture quality as Z7.
Yeah I've heard it's a top notch camera, best DSLR on the market.
If I can get my hands on one, I'll test it out and put up a video on it.
Cheers.
It costs 4 times more, if you shop on the used market. 36MP is plenty even with cropping. I have a 50MP Canon 5Ds and I can't say having a lot more pixels really matters much. I do shoot wildlife, so I crop sometimes but I don't see the need to go D850 {Though I do admit I want one, because well, "D850!"}
@@danncorbit3623 Yes the D850 is a bit of a legend, I must admit I'd like one even though I prefer mirrorless cameras, I still have a soft spot for the DSLRs, they just sound right and feel better mostly if that makes sense.
Cheers.