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Antipofish
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Hi to all you photo buffs I am just a keen amateur but like most of my techno gear am always on the lookout for the next best thing (trust me I wish I wasn't !!!).
I currently have a Nikon D700 but have been so impressed by the quality of DSLR video that I was contemplating changing, and the obvious choice seemed to be the Canon 5D mkII. I am not committed to a huge lens collection, having just the 70to300 IS and the f/1.4 50mm, along with SB900 flash, so it would not have been an issue to sell this as used and be able to swap it out probably for a new 5dmkII body plus used equivalent lenses.
Then someone (who will remain nameless, lol) mentioned the D800.
I have looked at it, and it would definitely cost me more to move up to it, whereas the Canon 5D mkII is more of a sideways move, financially speaking. I am not convinced it is the right camera for me though. The fps rate is slower (because of the huge 36MP sensor I guess), making it only the same as the Canon. The video of the Canon is already great, so I am not sure there would be a huge advantage of just having 36MP instead of 21MP on the Canon.
I would appreciate your thoughts. And whilst writing, invite suggestions for lenses, both Canon and Nikon for taking close up pics of my tank. I have been trying to get close ups if the fish and not getting anywhere with my 50mm as I cannot get close enough and have to crop too closely. Would I be better off using the 70to300 and zooming in ?
cheers in advance.
I currently have a Nikon D700 but have been so impressed by the quality of DSLR video that I was contemplating changing, and the obvious choice seemed to be the Canon 5D mkII. I am not committed to a huge lens collection, having just the 70to300 IS and the f/1.4 50mm, along with SB900 flash, so it would not have been an issue to sell this as used and be able to swap it out probably for a new 5dmkII body plus used equivalent lenses.
Then someone (who will remain nameless, lol) mentioned the D800.
I have looked at it, and it would definitely cost me more to move up to it, whereas the Canon 5D mkII is more of a sideways move, financially speaking. I am not convinced it is the right camera for me though. The fps rate is slower (because of the huge 36MP sensor I guess), making it only the same as the Canon. The video of the Canon is already great, so I am not sure there would be a huge advantage of just having 36MP instead of 21MP on the Canon.
I would appreciate your thoughts. And whilst writing, invite suggestions for lenses, both Canon and Nikon for taking close up pics of my tank. I have been trying to get close ups if the fish and not getting anywhere with my 50mm as I cannot get close enough and have to crop too closely. Would I be better off using the 70to300 and zooming in ?
cheers in advance.