Nikon Dropping 1/3 of their DSLR line-up in move to Mirrorless

stevebrot · 07-04-2019, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by reh321

The D850 in cropped mode is a D500.

I am puzzling over this one, particularly after reviewing review performance for both cameras. I know the basis for the assertion, but respectfully disagree. I would not buy a D850 with the expectation of it doubling as a D500.

Steve

reh321 · 07-04-2019, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I am puzzling over this one, particularly after reviewing review performance for both cameras. I know the basis for the assertion, but respectfully disagree. I would not buy a D850 with the expectation of it doubling as a D500.

Look at the many many postings here of people bemoaning nothing on the K-3ii shelves, saying that the K-1 in "FF" mode has insufficient fps and the K-1 in "crop" mode has insufficient mp. As soon as the D850 was announced, Nikon users were saying that was the only camera they would need - either that they could sell a D500 or else that they wouldn't need to buy one. They D850 in "crop" mode has same mp as the D500 and it has the same AF system.

stevebrot · 07-04-2019, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by reh321

Look at the many many postings here of people bemoaning nothing on the K-3ii shelves, saying that the K-1 in "FF" mode has insufficient fps and the K-1 in "crop" mode has insufficient mp. As soon as the D850 was announced, Nikon users were saying that was the only camera they would need - either that they could sell a D500 or else that they wouldn't need to buy one. They D850 in "crop" mode has same mp as the D500 and it has the same AF system.

This fellow has a balanced perspective that reflects my thinking.

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Steve

The Squirrel Mafia · 07-05-2019, 09:15 AM

Interesting. I didn't think it would be this quick. The shift to mirrorless has begun. It's not going to be like DSLR cameras will become obsolete overnight, but from the looks of it, it seems like mirrorless will eventually take hold of most of the camera market. Reminds me of the early "film to digital" days. You really don't see that many film cameras for sale anymore. I think we're all going to see where the majority of the camera market is heading by CP+ 2020. I'm still waiting for that K-3II replacement.

howieb101 · 07-13-2019, 03:40 PM

Mirrorless will take over eventually but some people will always prefer an OVF.

Nikon should have moved quicker to get a headstart on Canon. They moved too slow. At least they moved at the same time.

If I was going full frame mirrorless I would prefer Nikon over Canon though for the built in image stabilisation and Sony sensor.

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07-04-2019, 05:27 PM	#16
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by reh321 The D850 in cropped mode is a D500. I am puzzling over this one, particularly after reviewing review performance for both cameras. I know the basis for the assertion, but respectfully disagree. I would not buy a D850 with the expectation of it doubling as a D500. Steve

07-04-2019, 07:54 PM	#17
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by stevebrot I am puzzling over this one, particularly after reviewing review performance for both cameras. I know the basis for the assertion, but respectfully disagree. I would not buy a D850 with the expectation of it doubling as a D500. Look at the many many postings here of people bemoaning nothing on the K-3ii shelves, saying that the K-1 in "FF" mode has insufficient fps and the K-1 in "crop" mode has insufficient mp. As soon as the D850 was announced, Nikon users were saying that was the only camera they would need - either that they could sell a D500 or else that they wouldn't need to buy one. They D850 in "crop" mode has same mp as the D500 and it has the same AF system.

07-05-2019, 09:15 AM	#19
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,053	Interesting. I didn't think it would be this quick. The shift to mirrorless has begun. It's not going to be like DSLR cameras will become obsolete overnight, but from the looks of it, it seems like mirrorless will eventually take hold of most of the camera market. Reminds me of the early "film to digital" days. You really don't see that many film cameras for sale anymore. I think we're all going to see where the majority of the camera market is heading by CP+ 2020. I'm still waiting for that K-3II replacement.

07-13-2019, 03:40 PM	#20
howieb101 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 594	Mirrorless will take over eventually but some people will always prefer an OVF. Nikon should have moved quicker to get a headstart on Canon. They moved too slow. At least they moved at the same time. If I was going full frame mirrorless I would prefer Nikon over Canon though for the built in image stabilisation and Sony sensor.

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