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I have resized to 80% quality and 650x434 and so far so

good on my end. The gallery upload was 90% faster so that

was a plus for me. Plus it will be better putting those files

on my mobile device so that itself is another plus.

With my previous theme and files there was not the same

restrictions which to my lack of info I thought everything

was fine but now I see that it wasn't. I'm glad that loading is

better because I do agree that slow loading times are

frustrating but I couldn't figure out why until I uploaded the

D800 files. My galleries are completed now I need to re-

upload the posts and and the main page gallery. Slow

process but I'll get it done. Feel free to test out the loading if

you check my profile you can find the link to my site. The

galleries are done for the moment. I don't have slow internet

so I can't test until next week at a known slow internet

location. I'm thankful for everybody's input.

Thanks for the info. Currently the photos do take a while to load. I will have fun resizing all my files and re-uploading my

previous posts but moving forward with the D800 this info is like gold- very valuable

Technical info is great. Thanks for the response.

Previously I only needed to lower the quality to 80% so that

the pictures would display properly. The hosting site allows

max 8mb files. The theme width max is 650.

I'll leave the quality at 80% and adjust to 650 width and max 1440px. Is there a

better way at getting the exported image to look normal such as figuring out how to resize it.

At my last event I used the D800 with 24-70 2.8 @f4 just to

see if I would buy the 70-200 2.8 or f/4. I think its safe to say

that the f/4 will be a good choice at indoors with reasonable

lighting like a convention center unless I get the 2.8 from

sigma.

With my previous cameras including the d7000 I could

export jpg to 10%-80% and the files had no problem

uploading to my WordPress site. I have tried 10% with the

d800 files but they are still too big with my theme. What

would be the ideal way to resize a photo for export within

light room as far as dimensions go so that they are not

distorted or pixelated and should I sharpen for screen?

Thanks

Not sure if it matters anymore or if anyone is interested in an update.

I returned the D600 for an exchange but they were out of stock so I upgraded To the D800.

With the same settings and similar everything that I tested with my pictures are now exposed properly. No over exposure issues.

White balance and colors are accurate.

I went to the same cafe and the photos are more pleasing with the D800

I can go on and on but I think it's safe to say that I had a bad copy or inaccurately calibrated D600. Whatever the issue

was I'm glad it wasn't user error.

I know I am not that great at explaining things but I'm happy that my Issue is resolved.

I thought my D600 was over exposing and color/white balance was not accurate. I returned it and got a D800 and It turns

out the D600 was a bad copy. With the same setup the D800 exposes properly compared to the D600.

I did a few backeting shots with the D600 and I liked them but I only had an major issue when I did 3ev. I tried 2ev and it

was more acceptable to NIK HDR software. I didn't try 1ev since at that point I was fed up with the D600. I made a thread

about it which I will now find and update.

If you are interested look at my profile and click on my site. Under the blog all the posts of Chicago are with the D600

That happened to me with the D600 using the Nikon 24-70 2.8 (non VR) while doing an In camera HDR .JPG. I don't

remember the settings but I know that it was a fast shutter since I was shooting at a sky scene on a sunny day. The

camera has been sent in for an exchange.

<p>Looking at 3 photos from the D300 I saw that I bracketed at 1 stop for 9 shots bracketing. I then In LR used the NIK software HDR plug in to edit. I think they look decent for the D300. You can view some of those photos in my gallery <a href="/photodb/member-photos?user_id=2366293">here</a> on photo.net The cars folder would be the best example. The architecture shots are mixed from single to 9 brackets.<br>

<br />Using/testing the D600 I did single and 3 shot brackets at 3 stops HDR photos. Nik HDR gave me a warning that i didn't really like the 3 stop difference. My latest shoot was 3 shot with 2 stop difference.<br>

I like both the d300 and d600 cameras results. Knowing that the d600 will have a better overall images the 3 shot bracket is still acceptable to me. If i was upgrading to the d800 i wouldn't mind the 9 shot at 1 stop difference since it would produce better images over the d300 anyways.</p>

<p>You can view 3 post in my blog http://vipmediastar.com/?page_id=6<br>

The one titled "Chicago the city with a life" all photos were processed with LR+NIK and the skydeck is at 3 shot 3 exposure.<br>

The "sunny cold and beautiful" post the 2 color ones were also 3 shot and 3 exposure.<br>

<br />The "The Windy City" post all photos including the black and white one were 3 shot and 2 exposure difference.<br>

<br />I like how the HDR comes out with this camera but the oily spots ruined several shots especially in the sky.<br>

I'm returning the D600 and there is a possible 99% chance that ill get the d800 for the 9 shot, 1/250 flash sync, body grip and viewfinder closer (I like to shoot at hip level in street photography while walking) those are among a few reasons that help me decide with the upgrade including the current discount on the camera.</p>

Yesterday's shoot. Edited in LR+NIK HDR and Silver efex

The fire truck was the one that needed the most recovery. Building and street was very much over exposed and details

were lost especially in the front tire area.

A little editing does wonders. The skydeck is 3 shot bracketing.

http://vipmediastar.com/?p=545

For those who may be wondering my tests are inconclusive. Before driving 30 miles to the camera store I fine tuned Wb

and exposure. Played with it and reset the settings. I explained my concerns to the store employees and we tested two

d600 and my 24-70. With both employees they concluded my D600 was underexposing with no yellow tints. They did the

test and then after all testing I tested a d-800 I was testing for exposure and the meter was off by 1 stop. I didn't expect

identical metering results but once both cameras were manually put to the same exposure settings both photos looked

great.

When we tested my d-600 and two 24-70 the results remained the same. So if there is an issue it exists within the d600.

Doing controlled lighting in the studio nothing is under or over exposed. Colors looks nice with the K Wb set to the alien

bees 5600k with no modifiers.

Playing with low light window lighting in Matrix metering the camera does an awesome Job to pick up the whole scene

(bright scene). Doing spot metering in the same focus point it does an excellent job of what I see is what I get.

Maybe it is the sensor and the 24-70 working the way it should and I'm not used to it like with my previous DX cameras.

So overall matrix does an excellent job of exposing the picture. Adjusting in LR is not too bad.

With those results in mind I braved the cold windy Chicago weather and did my first street shoot with the camera.

I set to Program ISO 800 50mm 1.8d on purpose because I didn't wan to change settings for every photo braving the

wind.

Same results. Matrix metering over exposes and spot metering exposes properly. I looked at the photos in LR and sure

enough LR kept flashing the whites. Adjusting the exposure I'm getting -1.7 and highlights -xx and so on.

Matrix and spot metering a person made a big difference but that is to be expected but my matrix shot had the whole

scene very bright.

When I got home I color calibrated my monitor with the x-rite and started editing. I recovered the matrix metered photos

and I was happy. I made some single shot and 3-shot bracketed HDR with NIK Software and I was happy with them. The

camera does do a great job with the dynamic range.

So if I'm going to edit and do controlled lighting than my issue can be shrugged off but I'm planning on doing on the spot

prints and a photo booth setup for some parties. Maybe email the photos thru the iPad or whatever. Emailing or printing

an incorrectly exposed photo is not ideal. We don't want people looking like Casper.

Today I expect to take advantage of the sunny day and use the 24-70 for some architecture shots. I'm going to shoot

RAW and JPG and do some 3 Bracket shots for HDR.

Since I already have a dusty sensor if I'm not 100% I'm going To exchange it or upgrade to the D800. I loved the 9

bracket shots for HDR and the body alone is a better grip for me. Shooting at 1/125 since my strobes only go from 1/125

and 1/250 with the cyber commander shooting at 1/200 required some tinkering so that alone may persuade me to

change to d800.

Let's see what happens.

Andy- I do IT work and I understand that every electronic made works different. Slight color temp from one iPhone to another etc.

identical computers one over heats and one doesn't.

I have worked with imaging machines and have adjusted white balance input and color output for the printing. We have applied color

profiles. To have a constant end product. If one of my 50 machines looks or makes people look yellow I try to figure out what's wrong. I

swap parts out to resolve the issue. We do Xrite calibrations as well. If all else fails with calibrations then we exchange critical parts to

colors. (Camera board, lens, print head, ink, toner etc.)

When I saw my issue my trouble shooting mode kicked on.

I don't work on cameras but I work with them as my side job and hobby.

When my d7000 didn't over expose or cause pale people to look yellow with the same lens I assumed it was the d600

But now that only the d600 has this issue with the 24-70 seems to throw me off. Why only one combo and not the other in RAW?

Do you suggest I do a fine tuning each time I change a lens?

Anne- in the nursery I have the G.E. reveal bulbs. According to G.E. it filters out yellows to produce better light.

Maybe that's why in the nursery we don't see too much yellow variation but we do see the exposure difference.

Maybe this is how it is supposed to be.

In the cafe you can see both the warmer and exposure difference.

The man in stream does look over exposed and yellow. When Lightroom auto adjusted to -1.7 that is the same setting that the camera

shop person set the camera to. LR did adjust a few other things but i left it for comparison. Normally i would override the auto

adjustments. The camera store guy took two shots and the -1.7 made the next shot look normal in exposure but still yellow.

Ill be going to the local camera shop for comparison shots again. They have a 17-55 2.8 that we can test but not a 24-70.

If the 24-70 2.8 is supposed to over expose and give warmer colors the way it is with my d600 than ill live with that but if it is not I rather

exchange it than adjust 300+ photos of any event. I always try to get a good out of the camera shot. With minimal editing as possible.

Getting an over exposed shot when my Meter is centered is not what I would expect.

Doing studio work would make think I didn't meter the lights correctly and my custom white balance didn't work. Compensating one or

the other would drive me insane especially if I swapped out lens assuming its not the camera.

I changed my view on post editing. We make photos not take them. So even though I would normally do minor editing i now spend a few

minutes adjusting other areas such as saturation or something but only if I want a "creative look" to a photo.

The last few shots have Been shot in Raw and Manual in the stream.

Alright. My trip to best buy was good. At least with the d600 and 24-85 display unit the pictures and histogram matched at almost 99%

with my d600 and 24-85.

The local stores didn't have a 24-70 so ill have to make a drive to another store to compare.

However taking the photo with my 24-70 the photo did look yellow and over exposed.

While this does not happen with my 50 1.8d and 24-85 I'm going to guess its the lens.

I uploaded anther photo to the Flickr stream.

I don't mind doing post if I shoot raw but lets think about it. Taking photos of a white dress and an egg and they look yellow on location my

first reaction is to adjust something.

Now imaging that I have the adapter that streams to my smartphone and I have a fancy setup and customer can print on location like a

photo booth and the people look yellow than that would not work.

I'm just trying to figure out what the problem is and if it can be fixed or simply exchange it. I want to make sure it's not me before I do

anything and so I can start enjoying the camera.

<p>I have updated the flickr stream. Photos are still yellow and over exposed. I have also tested another lens and the 24-85 seems to render the exposure and wb more accurately.Maybe the problem is the nikon 24-70 2.8</p>

<p>I'm on my way to Best Buy to compare back to back with their display unit. <br /> Meanwhile here is the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/91504024@N05/8363782692/in/photostream/">link </a></p>

Update: I decided to look into D600 issues and I discovered that the d600 over exposes. I also found an article how one d600 was

damaged and the prong that pushes the aperture closed was bent. I shall check to see of if mine is bent. I did do my tests at 2.8 and 1.8

to get a feel of the bokeh from both cameras so maybe that's my issue. Ill update with more results.

I think Ann Overland understands what

I failed to explain. Yes the D600 looks

a bit more exposed. For the sample

shots my wife looked more yellow and

her hair was brighter with the d600.

For the D7000 she looks more like her

skin tone and her hair is darker.

Ariel. Using the 35dx on the D7000 has

been a great investment. I could easily

get the 17-55 2.8 dx for a wider reach

when I go to a car shows. The 35 does a great job but sometimes I'm limited to

the space of the location indoor or

outdoor. I also have the sigma 10-

20mm but indoor shots I would have to

use the flash or use a higher iso. I don't

like using flash too much with cars and

people walking in the frame having a

longer exposure with a Lower ISo is

not ideal. I lost some good shots when

a person made it into the frame. I could

have waited another few minutes for

people to clear but it gets tiring.

Why I choose to upgrade from dx to fx

is because I enjoy landscape and I

have plans to make a calendar or maybe sell some prints down

the road and having more detail would

be ideal. That is at least one reason.

Lets forget the field of view lenses for

now and anything lens related.

I'm just trying to make sure the D600 is

working normal especially since the

photos magically disappeared from this

mornings walk about. I had 2 memory

cards so if one had an issue the other

should have saved the pictures as I

tested them before I walked out the

door.

I use LR to edit. So ill post another

sample once I do a strobe setup with a

custom white balance and the temp

that the Ab-800 are recommend to with

not modifiers with a raw and jpg.

When I tested the display model at

bestbuy the pictures looked great. Ill

also take the camera to best buy set

both cameras the same and use my sd

card and compare if its exposing

properly.

My concern is that the camera exposes

properly. I really don't want to spend

too much time fixing it post if the

camera is off to begin with such as over exposing or not recording the colors correctly.

I currently have the 35 1.8dx but that is

going away too. I'm not too concerned

with the field of view. I prefer the

view I get with the FX.

I took some photos this morning before

sunrise and while looking at the LCD

the photos looked good. I got some

breakfast and afterwards I Fired up the camera again to

review them and now there are no

photos. I normally don't delete photos

on camera so I know I didn't delete

them by accident or format the card for

that matter.

Back to testing in a few hours.

Thanks for the feedback.

As far as the studio space goes. If I

keep this kit ill be selling everything

else that I own since I will be doing

studio only and currently my project will

be of the nursery for my newborn. The

difference 50mm on a dx vs fx is huge

in a small room. I won't have to go in

the closet to get a portrait of Mother

and baby on the rocking chair. With Fx

I can stand outside the closet plus

more. After that project is done ill

setup In the living room as always. I

will not be taking any gigs so I will

be working with two lens at most. The

50mm and 25-70.

For comparison I am aware the LCD

screen may not be calibrated or the

same. I Remember reading green tints

on them.

I compared the images on a calibrated

screen with an Xrite. The images of the

d600 look lighter and yellow and the

d7000 look darker and cooler.

The d7000 looks more of "what you see is what you get."

I just got the kit yesterday and I didn't

want to spend too much time

comparing IQ but I wanted to make

sure that I didn't have a bad d600

I really don't like comparing one tech to

another in such way since they have

different processors.

Ill continue testing in street photos and

setup the studio in the nursery and do

a custom white balance.

I will not always be shooting in the

studio so I want to make sure I have a

decent photo out of the camera.

I do process my photos but I try to limit it as much as possible unless I'm doing HDR or BnW.

<p>I currently am testing a D600 and have yet to decide if I will keep it or stay with the D7000. I have always been a happy D7000 user. I do like the FX since my studio setup will definitely take advantage of the extra space given of FF.<br>

I started to do test samples and with two different lens already the 50mm 1.8d and 24-70 2.8 the D600 images are more yellow in auto and and in incandescent WB. I have setup the settings the same i.e. ADL set to off ISO settings, A and E settings the same in manual mode etc..<br>

My results so far are not what I expected. I find the D7000 images more favorable. Either I have a bad copy or this is the difference between DX and FX. This is my first FX so can't really compare.<br>

Another thing that I noticed is that while shooting the d600 in cropped mode (for comparison) framing the shot at 99% identical to the D7000, the image from the D7000 looks closer. I didn't setup a tripod but I sat in a chair and positioned my elbows in the same location. <br>

<br />Any input on this will be greatly appreciated. I'm attaching the photostream from flickr click <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/91504024@N05/8363782692/in/photostream/">here </a></p>

<p>Wayne you are correct. I am Idiot for making an exception and yes I'm positive he doesn't care of our media.<br>

Craig- Yes I have been paid and no more future business with him.<br>

I probably didn't make myself clear or worded it correctly but I didn't use my family as an excuse. I simply asked that once we started on the project if the baby was born I would ask for 1 week extension (vacation) from the project to be with my family and they agreed. After the 1 week came and went I delivered well under the time frame that I had originally given them (I didn't need the extension). They met the deadline to print their CD and where able to do a pre-sale at their first concert. Any contact from delivering the product I responded within 1 business day or almost immediately. <br /><br /><br>

Lesson learned- Even though his business partner and I are 100% on track and before I took the job we agreed that this was 100% business. The artist is the one we are having an issue with. I will not making anymore exceptions anymore, continue to stand my ground on legal documents and be more careful with future work.</p>

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<p>I was asked to "Photograph" a musician and later that shoot turned into an album design project. Since the printing company of the album and cd's provided the templates I agreed to it.<br>

I provided the client with the contract that says that it is for the photoshoot and album design and no prints will be provided.<br>

Once the shoot was over we selected the photos that were top choice for the album and providing him low resolution photos with our logo so that he could share with his wife. Normally I upload to a flash gallery for viewing on my site. I made an exception because my wife was about to give birth any moment, he is a "starving artist" with no internet access at home and because his new business partner has been my friend for years and I know his wife and although I knew this was not a good idea I went with the honor system. I asked him to not share the photos because they were low resolution and unedited.<br>

Two days later my wife goes into labor and during this time he used one of the photos for a new flyer. Its a cropped up version of the low resolution photo so I immediately am disgusted for the broken mistrust and for the quality of the photo used on the flyer. I contacted my friend and he apologized in behalf of the artist. According to the artist he contacted me and I never answered. I was with my phone 24/7 and didn't receive a call from him until 5 days later.<br>

After finally finalizing the album (i had no idea how difficult it is to work with some artists since they change their mind while changing their mind)<br>

He contacted me again to use another photo for a new flyer. I asked him to fill out the proper paperwork as the contract states that we need a license agreement for such use. He didn't fill it out so I never sent it to him because I was still waiting for it. Keep in mind I'm a new parent and I can't follow up with him as I would normally would with any client. So he gets impatient and says that he is done working with me and wants nothing to do with me.<br>

So his next facebook post on his fan page he puts old pics that he downloaded from the internet and has a celebrity meltdown. I ignore it and just go about my day.<br>

He does contact me 2 weeks later asking for another photo for another concert out of state and to put the photo on a T-shirt. The way he explained it to me he led me to believe it was the 3rd party doing the shirts (radio station) and such. So I emailed them and asked them to fill out the License form. 1 Week later he calls me and complains that they are not happy with my request. After he gives me more information and he explains to me that it's his idea/project and he needs photo for the publishing company I tell him to fill out the license and I emailed the photo the publishing company anyways because of the deadline with the printing and concert. <br>

I contacted him asking if they got what they needed and if anything else was needed from us. He ignores me like he has in the past unless he needs something that is when he contacts me and his phone starts to work again.</p>

<p>Two weeks today the new flyer includes his old photo from the internet from 3+ years ago. I feel bad but my friend who is his business partner told me that I did my part. So I don't feel too bad.<br>

Before taking the gig I had a gut feeling that I shouldn't take the job. It was close to the birth of our baby so I explained to them that my priority was my family and if they were willing to work with me knowing my situation it was their call.<br>

<br />It took me 20 hours to finish the design (changed their mind every few minutes) and 4 hours of the shoot. I ended up quoting less than what I expected to take. We negotiated a higher price but not enough.<br>

I provided a contract, license and even an email explaining the importance of that and copyrights and cross referenced it to the music industry. FBI notices on back of album-copyright. License of photo-liscense of song that is not his to use in his album. I even mentioned Getty Images so they would see that I was not making things up about licensing.<br>

I believe I have done everything in my power to do the correct thing but somehow I don't feel satisfied with the overall outcome.<br>

I was originally planning on gifting a DVD cover with his photos from our lab (fancy and in metallic) similar to the album but with no song titles or fbi warning etc...<br>

What should I do? Should I contact them by email, phone or in person asking how we can fix this? I'm all about customer service and like I have on my site we are not happy until you are happy.<br>

<br />What is your advice?<br>

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<p>Leslie yes I make things very complicated (my wife reminds me on a constant basis) and thank you.<br>

Rick Thank you for reminding me the importance of the sb-800 on my last 3 shoots that flash came in very handy<br>

1. Hair light for the baby photos 2. pregnancy photos- great location at sunset but under trees so flash was important. 3. CD album for a musician the flash saved me. Despite asking the artist to re-schedule for a sunny day it worked out on the gloomy day because he was going for a vintage look. While it was raining we were under a bridge and the flash helped make the back cover. His album title is " one new road". I uploaded 2 and 3 into single album in the gallery here.</p>

<p>I uploaded more car photos to the cars folder those where taken with the d300 and 9 bracketing shots and post HDR.<br>

<br />I used to have more equipment 2 sb-800 more lens and d300 but I sold it to help with buying a house (down payment)<br>

This year 2012 We had awesome news we where expecting a Baby, had a photo gallery and was hired to do a CD Album and most Important the birth of our Daughter.<br>

Besides those good events the rest of the year was very bad 1 car accident on the day of the gallery, several deaths in the family, pregnancy complications, our dog was ran over and i witnessed it, several Emergency room visits for me and wife and we almost lost my sister.<br>

So this year has been a trying year. While I'm currently not a Professional Photographer as its is not my main source of Income I would like to continue doing professional photography. I would like to retire into photography or practice enough to continue being my second job.<br>

Next year I want to focus on my social, customer and business communication. Now that I have a baby I have less time to do everything. That is the main reason I want to just focus in studio work.<br>

<br />Rick I read and have read articles, magazines, youtube videos, practice and practice probably since 2003 and have mostly learned as I go. I learn new tricks every day and try to learn from my past photography. <br>

<br />I did however buy some alien bees b800 gear. In the singles album the couple in black and the one girl with purple was taken in studio. <br>

I do find strobe/flash to be challenging in the terms of getting exactly what you envision needs proper planning. I will continue to read and follow up on flash photography.<br>

<br />To make this long story short. I just want to make a good decision to continue growing before I start advertising again.<br>

Feel free to visit my site www.vipmediastar.com I'm currently re-designing the theme and having my Logo redone/cleaned up by dec 31st. Jan 1st I'll be proceeding with my plans.<br>

<br />I think I made up my mind. I will keep the sb-800 sell everything else and sell the the 150mm after I have the 24-70 and make a decision from there.<br>

Sometimes talking to other peers helps one make a decision.</p>

<p>thanks,</p>

<p>JZ</p>

Back to the drawing board.

I decided to sell my gear to buy a 24-70 2.8 with the D7000

Now that I have seen another deal in Adorama with 900 in savings I see a better option for me but maybe not the best.

Main reason I didn't want a D600 was the sync port but there is a hot shoe adapter for that that I discovered today and the 1/200 sync

speed. I had the D300 and I miss the extra features such as 9 exposure bracketing (yes i like HDR and I do post) the light meter on top

LCD the 51 focus points so I was hoping once I moved to fx I would consider a similar camera. D800 may be an option but Not high on my list.

I do want to focus in studio strobes but it got a little trouble with my new born. She doesn't like flash very much so I will have to keep

working on that and/or use natural light as much as possible (2 month old). She will be my subject for the next 3 months and hopefully all

of next year ill try to improve in studio work.

However looking at the new offer I could sell some of my gear including

The 24-85 kit and the d7000 camera and the two lenses 24-85(sold to include lowered price) and 24-70 with D600 it would Cost me under 1000.

Selling my gear and keeping the d7000 it would cost me around 400 for the 25-70.

My only remorse would be selling the sigma 150mm 2.8 if I didn't go with the D600

I know there is no easy solution to my dilemma.

I been circuling over and over to justify my initial purchase of the 24-70 2.8 and that is easy decision because its a better lens for all

around my work.

I enjoy very much landscape work and goin FX would be a good choice for details.

Anybody that can help me that would be appreciate.

Going over my library work I saw I used from 10-70mm on most of my pictures.

I would sell any of the following :

D7000

Nikon 35mm 1.8g

Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR

Nikon SB-800

Nikon SC-29 coiled remote cord

Sigma 150mm 2.8 EX APG DG HSM

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM

Looking over my photos I realized how much I enjoy capturing Candids, landscapes cars and portraits using natural light. I want to do flash because I

may be workig with some make up artists next year and I don't plan on doing any weddings for the moment. Simply hobby and portraits

for hire and work on my portfolio. I would also like to start selling some of my work in a gallery/art fair or even make calendars for 2014

Thanks for the advice on my question.

I have decided on not purchasing this camera since I will spending more time doing flash photography on the studio and ill will stick with the D7000 for now

since it does 1/250 compared 1/200 on d600. My next purchase will probably be a 24-70 2.8

The d800 refurb looks tempting but the huge digital files is a a bit too high since I'm a photo hoarder.

The deal is great but fx will have to wait for me at least with this camera.