That’s a meaningless platitude anymore. Different scenarios require different hardware. Street and landscape ain’t using the same cameras, and your gear can severely limit your ability, yes it can. Just stop.
@@thegrayyernaut my view exactly..If the photo quality was excellent then, then generally it's good enough now unless you're printing for billboards lol
Mate, I'm still using a D700 with an old 50mm D lend as my main rig and it takes photos in 2024 that are just as stunning as the photos it took in 2009. Up until a couple of months ago I was also using a Pentax K-r, a consumer grade rig that punched well above it's weight. I gifted the K-r to a friend who is just starting out in photography and he loves it as much as I did. I'm also still using an Olympus E300 with an old 8 meg kodak ccd sensor and the photos I get from it are beautiful. The megapixel wars are marketing brainworms for people who think expensive gear equals good shots. I love your content Matt, fight the power my friend.
Good to see someone with a Pentax and glad you gifted it on. I have a K-5 IIs and it's one of my all time favorite cameras. Pentax is by far the most underrated in the digital era.
Matt with all respect I don’t care where you come from my friend, but this video speaks for itself , because this is not about the latest gear its about your photographic journey , and you have knocked it out of the park Sir.
2024: I sold my D800 in 2018. I felt nostalgia for the D800's files, so this year I got a D810 because the price difference between the 2 models is not so far apart anymore..... but... the output of the D810's files is not the same. Later I find out that there is image differences from the D800 and the D810, same 36 megapixels resolution but not the same sensor. Today, I saw on Ebay a mint D800 with just 13K on the shutter for $400... I couldn't let it pass!
I still use my d800 for weddings, events, wildlife, fun time you name it.. takes amazing pics and has brilliant colour science .. is a tad slow if using the live view but I can live with that 💜
That's a good point! I've been looking at the Canon 5ds and the 5dsr lately. Given how much cheaper the 5ds is coming in, I'm certain many people agree with your statement!
My first digital camera. Such a great beast. The CCD sensor is awesome and the 10MP are still very very capable of larger prints. Upgraded to a D7100 in 2015 and it almost felt like a downgrade. Not picture-wise, but the plastic drove me kind of crazy. I’m a bit of a nice-build-quality-crack and so I sold my beloved D7100 for a D810. That was a giant upgrade, in every single way. But the most important thing on a camera is it’s glass mounted to it. I especially like the old AI-S lenses like then 105 2.5, as they fell almost sharper than my 70-200 2.8 or any N lens that is. And if you know how to manually focus, they’re dirt cheap for what they deliver.
I love my D800E ❤! I have mirrorless cameras and for some reason I prefer using my DSLR. It challenges me to do more like making sure my exposure is on point and I'm forced to look through the view finder not the screen! Shooting mirrorless is like a double edge sword, it is convenient for run and gun Shooting, but it makes you lazy in a way 😂. With my DSLR I have to check and touch buttons and expose correctly, and it just makes you work a little harder and I appreciate the images a little more!
I hear that haha. I don't know what it is but I feel the need to stay on manual with an old DSLR, whereas I just float between sub manual (aperture or shutter priority) modes on mirrorless lol
Oh, this is so good. It's stark like winter in the north woods, regardless of the amount of snowfall. This is great to see! I am completely an amateur, with a love for cameras, and an interest in older cameras. Thank you for what you do and share! I am completely a hobbyist and looking for a cheap full-frame option, so definitely this is intriguing. Thank you!
I picked up a nearly new boxed D800 from Japan. Beautiful colors and resolution, more than enough for me. I prefer the optical viewfinder on DSLRs. F mount glass can be found for some crazy cheap prices now that everyone seems to be dumping them for Z mount.
I still shoot with a D3 a few times a week, and thats 12mp good for 26" prints.. sure i have sony and canon mirrorless as well but the D3 is no sloutch..
Matt, I am currently using 5--16mp cameras, whether it is DSLR or point and shoots! My Pentax K10d ( 10mp) is still working after 14 years of use, I don't think modern cameras are made to last that long. Most of my favorite camera are the CCD cameras ones that are ancient for most people. If something would break it is less to replace. The best part is the vintage lens on those Dslrs. Maybe in the future I will upgrade, but as of right now...nope...seems I can get by with what I have. Thanks for sharing!
I use the D850 and will never use any other camera..., oh, you are correct with your opinion on the "same ole same ole" keep going as you are mate - you are unique.
Your arguments seem very valid to me and in fact I don't want to know anything about the Z because the lenses are very expensive and the images I saw from those cameras seem somewhat artificial to me.
This is still my best camera I owned as I just upgraded to this from D700 a few years ago. I still owned both of them and I owned many old AF lenses and Z7 is still too expensive for me so I don't really want to move up that way. When I look at my old pictures taken by D700 it's still look stunning.
I've also got those two cameras. Pro cameras built like tanks that take beautiful pictures in the right hands. The colour rendition in both cameras is very special. I find the D800 needs very little tweaking straight out of the camera Of course the corporation has to sell it's new wares. I've always said, refine your vision, refine your sight, up your technique and practice practice practice
I used the d810 for a while for landscapes and it's awesome but I did get the Z7 eventually mainly because of the 24-200 lens, weight savings plus being able to adapt older lenses of different mounts onto it. I still prefer the d810 for the viewfinder, battery life and overall feel in the hand. I may even buy another one at some point.
I went the opposite direction recently - added a GFX100S medium format camera to the kit - i can’t see ever needing more than that at 102 megapixels for landscape, portrait, and my Fuji X-H2S for action and wildlife… my nikon D500 is pretty nice, and has its strengths still, also against the fuji X-H2S
I would be lying if I didn't envy your camera selection lol! I've been real close to buying each of your cameras within the last month haha. Thanks for your comment!
I have a sizeable camera collection, but my full frame needs are still amply met by my Nikon D700. So I absolutely understand your perspective here. Cheers, and keep up the good work! //Rick
Thanks Rick! A lot of people seem to be keen on that D700; I'm keeping my eyes out for one of those old beasts! I've seen incredible shots from it so I'm gonna jump at the first fair priced one I see lol
I still have a bunch of my old DSLR bodies and corresponding lenses. I love the feel and process of acquiring images through them as I have been shooting since ‘03. With that said, I couldn’t give up my newer mirrorless bodies that I use for my professional work. Nice video though
I hear that! I've been trying to find a good paring lately of a new-ish mirrorless with a close relative old DSLR to use for my gigs. I haven't found an awesome pairing yet but I trust there's something out there lol
Nice video, and I get it! I still have my Nikon d7500 and beloved d800E DSLRs and will not part with them! I also have the Sony A7C and A7RIV, all good cameras, but the d800E to me was the best value for the money. I love the d800E shooting landscape especially in high contrast scenes, which is why I still use it to this day, often puts the Sony to shame in its output.
To be honest, I'm also tired of the race for crystal-clear focus and megapixels. I sold my FUJI XT-4 and X-pro2, and my Ricoh GRIII has been sitting in a drawer unused. All these cameras took incredible photos. But for the past year and a half, I've been shooting with the Nikon D800 + 85mm, and despite its weight, size, and lack of stabilization... I just love it. I'll probably switch to a 50mm as a golden mean, but I'll still carry this amazing camera with me. One important point: when I walked with the Fuji on my shoulder and bumped it against a wall, I worried about the camera. But when I bump my Nikon D800 against a wall, I worry about the wall-wondering if it got damaged!
Nowadays, you can buy F-mount superb 'like new' lenses for 1/3 to 1/4 of the price of new ones. I bought a Nikon D850 and 2 Sigma Art lenses 'like new' for less than 2000.
2 месяца назад
yes a good move - and why not also look Pentax K1 . killer camera
Nice open review Matt I will never sell my D800 but thinking about picking up a D850 new in a box at some point they are getting cheaper now ! or a ZF that is going to be the next classic one in some years in the ZET Ballpark .
In the last 2 decades auto-focus, lens design, video & other things like IBIS have been constantly improving. But there is one thing that has been lacking that same speed of progress and that is the dynamic range of digital camera sensors. The dynamic range of the D800 is very competitive with the more modern mirrorless cameras that have come onto the market in the last 4 years, it's quite disappointing really when you think about it. If you don't need/do video you can pretty much save a ton of money and buy a much cheaper used DSLR & instead spend the difference on good glass.
I have both a D810 and a Z6 and cannot decide what camera I enjoy more. I keep telling myself to sell one and concentrate on the camera I could/should keep it until I can make that decision I’ll shoot with both👍
Gotta say, I enjoyed the 4:3. Sometimes I feel like I'm missing out on scenery when people film 16:9. I'm thinking about upgrading my old DX body and I'm between the 750 and 810.
I really like that D750! Although the D810 has a nice sensor, I've been considering the a D750 for real estate photography as the tilt screen and 24mp sensor seems perfect!
Awesome video!. I had my Nikon D810 for about 8 years and I have an itch deciding if I want to get a new Z mirrorless camera. but I have invested a lot of money on high end lenses already and I will not be gaining anything with a new system besides the new AF technology built into those cameras. I only shoot Portraits on location or in the studio and my D810 has always produce crisp sharp images. I think I will use it until it breaks.
great vid. I love how you are shooting for a more out of the box and unique presentation style. Too many Casey Neistat-esque low-fi music pumping in the background type vlog's out there. Not bashing it, it's not a bad thing if that's your thing but it's refreshing to see creators (like you)doing something different.
Been thinking about the D800e as well. I liked minty cameras so it's still a bit expensive, roughly 600-700 dollars in Europe. They appear to be a bit rare as well (in comparison to D800s). The D800E also has the best shutter sound of all Nikon DSLRs imo! Used to have a Z7 too and liked it image quality wise. But in terms of fun, I dislike the Zs, even the ZF I currently own. The shutter sound is a big turn off. Just feels so dead, like those of Sony cameras. Hoping for a change in the Z6iii but I expect they recycle the shutter mechanism again. Luckily, I have got a D50, D200, D610 and a D5 to turn to when I want to enjoy shooting. ;-)
Even though D800E 'has the best shutter sound', the shutter mechanism is not as good as that of D810.. you can get blur picture when use slower shutter speed due to mirror movement inside d800e's shutter mechanism.
@@legionniy Very good point, I did not know that. I think I'd go the D800E regardless. Shutter shock is a problem with any camera above 24MP. Mirrorless is much better in this area, at least when there is ibis.
I had lumix gx85 but i put it on site for sale with 50mm Panasonic lens, but why? Because colors are never satisfied me, i feel like shooting Something unnatural. This feelings step by step grow inside me. And today i bought a nikon d200 like new, just 2500 shutter count. Like you, Megapixels, how high iso kamera have, how fast Processing is not in my interest at all anymore. Thanks for the video. 👏
I love that D200! I hear you there regarding that GX85. Although I've grown to love micro four thirds cameras, there was something about their 16mp sensor that I never enjoyed. Maybe I'll revisit that camera in the near future. Thanks for your comment!
Funny! "Gangrene and a frozen foot". I won't be getting rid of my Z7ii, but I am re-equipping my D5300. And most of my recent lens purchases have been used. I agree that it's getting ridiculous.
I've been planning a D5300 video for the spring. That's one of my favorite crop sensor cameras and I agree that it's underrated. Love the look of those images. That Z7ii is a beast of a camera for sure!
@otes It's solid. Depending on the nature of the subject matter, both my Sigma sd Quattro and my older Sigma SD1 Merrill can give the 51MP Canon 5DsR a run for its money with their respective 20MP and 15MP. At the current price point though, there is hardly more resolution for the dollar on the market than the 5DsR. And EF lenses are plenty and cheap. I can only highly recommend that setup.
Just saw you video for the first time and I am looking t I buy an 800 series or a 850 buy wanted to ask you did you mention anythjng about the video from your 800e how is the video from that camera Thank Jim
Thanks for the question, Jim! The D850 edges out the D800 in video as it has 4k and slow motion options. The D800 is workable in my opinion; it has full HD and a mic jack. In short, the d850 could be a better option for video. The d800 is significantly more affordable however, and if you're working within the D850 budget, I'd almost rather just grab a D800, and a budget friendly camera with good video specs (like a used nikon z30 and nikon f to z adapter) then you'd benefit from multiple camera angles while likely still coming under the price of one d850 lol. I hope that helps!
I *just* ordered a D800 last night. I didn't get the E...and don't even know what that is compared to the straight up 800. But hey. :) And I >KNEW< it, about the 4:3 and everything else. I really like your points in here. I know this is six months ago. I'll have to see what's stuck and what hasn't. Finally, TLC jokes. Only a scrub would hate on you for that. (Also known as a busta...)
I don't think you'll notice a huge difference nor would one be better than the other! Both have their benefits so I'd honestly just pick up the cheaper one lol
@@MattsNotes best lens for dslr is the Sigma Art 40mm F1.4, it's unbeaten & only comparable to Zeiss Otus, for 1/5 the price. Google for test results, it's a beast. I made the mistake of selling it.
Seriously, you'd think that no professional could have ever taken a decent photograph before the days of autofocus and digital sensors. What nonsense, I'm not a professional but I can afford professional gear 3-5 years after it has been introduced and is being sold at bargain prices because everyone else is buying the latest piece of new technology. The same applies to lenses, I own some of the best glass Nikon ever made and I'll never go to the Z system for that reason alone. I'll happily snap away with my D810 and my D850, in a couple of years I might consider medium format when a Fujifilm GFX 100S II comes down in price.
@@sk8termafia69 yes, duh. i may not agree with his choice, but those lenses are his preference. hell, i kept my 105mn f2 dc. for a certain look i will lease a d850 or d810.
I agree, but we are all different. I wasnt getting on with my old Nikon D7100. I bought a Fuji X-T20 for around £300 and instantly fell in love. Some get on with one camera, others another. Maybe it's ergonomics, colour science, weight, whatever. Just enjoy what you have.
