Caledonia

<p>Thank you all for your response, I am sure i am no different when it comes to new Nikon cameras,especially an upgrade to an already wonderful camera. My initial response was wow, I would love to trade in one of my bodies for this upgrade,but after trying the camera,downloading and trying raws from it using my usual processing and reading numerous test reports i regained sanity.<br> Over here in the UK to change to the new body would probably mean losing about £1,000 to gain a negligible quality difference. </p> <p> </p>

<p>I would like to ask all the D800 owners,if any are thinking of trading in to go for the D810,my reason for the question is I have two d800 bodies,one i have had since they came out and a second added a few months ago. When I got my first body i was blown away with the files,dynamic range and that amazing detail,two years on i feel just as exited every time i open a file.<br> I have downloaded the full size raws from the new d810 and put them through my workflow and to be honest i find the difference negligible, also over here the trade in loss would be considerable. I don't doubt the tweaks especially the new shutter mechanism would be excellent, also the changes to video,but i think i will wait and see what a D900 may bring. Whats your thoughts or plans!</p>

<p>This appears to be the madness that has got a grip since the coming of digital,no doubt neatly marketed by the manufacturers of cameras. As the owner of two Nikon d800s,one since they were introduced I am still delighted every time i open my images,yes the upgraded d810 will no doubt be a winner for Nikon again,but unless you really need the relatively small improvements why would you again subject yourself to to a substantial hit in the pocket to upgrade.<br> I downloaded some full size raws from the d810 to try them with my usual workflow and in my opinion the quality gains if any are negligible. As a mainly Landscape photographer with some commercial and wedding work, going no higher than 1600 iso and mostly shooting at 100 iso locked down on a tripod,mirror lock and remote release the minor gains just don't justify the expense for me. If i was shooting a lot of video maybe the improvements to that side may warrant a closer look. My second D800 is just months old,so i think i will wait for the D900.</p>

<p>No wonder it's free,it is diabolical as intuitive as a brick.</p>

<p>Do we know also how long the current sensors last,what lifespan do they have, do they degrade in any way after a longer period. I have two Nikon D800s which I intend to use for the foreseeable future as in my opinion they are for my use quite future proof as far as resolution.</p>