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<p>Not buying anything right now, but waiting to see what happens with the forthcoming Mac Pro and Mac Mini. That being said, I'm interested in a monitor for photo editing, but also will double for daily usage.<br>

There's the Eizo CG276, which seems awesome and also stumbled upon the Dell U3014. Anyone actually own one or have played around enough with both to render an opinion? <br>

Before switching over to Mac, I've had terrible experiences with any and all things Dell, so I'm hesitant on giving them any of my business. But if it's a truly kick-ass monitor, I'd consider it.<br>

Is there any tradeoff with using these monitors for daily use? With a Mac Thunderbolt monitor, all I can really say is it has built in USB/Thunderbolt ports and speakers. Not sure what other tech elements the Mac monitor really possesses.</p>

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<p>I'm not locked into either Canon or Nikon because no glass. I want to get into one or the other, but feel I'm being pulled in two directions with the D800 and 5DM3.<br>

The looks and feel of the D800 are a winner to me. Funny enough, even the LCD screen looks better to me on the D800, which must say something about my eyes, because on paper (and all reviews), the 5DM3 always gets the gold for the LCD.<br>

The one feature I am turned off about with the D800 is the same thing so many people are talking about it - those 36MPs. If it was simply a matter of large files and nothing else, perhaps I wouldn't give it much thought and would be even more selective about pressing that shutter button.<br>

But all the reviews and articles I read about the D800 and its sensor seem to always focus heavily on the fact of having to be extra careful in getting the highest end glass for this camera because of the 36MPs and also having to really pay a lot more attention to details and settings (again, because of those 36MPs). I feel afraid to get this camera now.<br>

Because of this issue with the sensor of the D800 - the only logical choice I see - comparatively speaking - would be to go with the 5DM3.<br>

Do you see this as overreacting or not necessary?<br>

I enjoy a range of different shooting - street (but I have an X100s for that), travel, landscape, portrait, architecture, etc. <br>

If I got the D800, lenses to start, I'd get the 1.8s (28/50/85) and go from there.<br>

If I got the 5DM3, lens would be the 50 1.2.<br>

Anything wrong with this?</p>

<p>I currently own a Nikon D600 along with 28 f1.8 / 50 f1.8 / 85 f1.8. I am happy with primes. <br>

Before deciding on this camera, I had toyed with the idea of the Fuji XPro1 because I liked its size and portability, as well as picture quality. But I was waiting for a model refresh, which never came, so I decided to go with Nikon.<br>

However, there are times when I don't feel like dragging out a bag of gear, so I was thinking of getting a Fuji X100S as a back-up/travel camera.<br>

So my question is simply this:<br>

If given the choice between a Fuji X100S plus a Nikkor 105 f2.8 Micro lens - OR OR OR - one of the Nikkor trinity lenses, which would you choose?<br>

The 14-28 f.2.8 is an interesting lens, but have read that it can be difficult to use correctly.<br>

The 24-70 f2.8 seems nice.<br>

The 70-200 f2.8 seems nice, too - but seems overkill for my needs.<br>

I do street photography, travel and portrait stuff, too. Just don't envision my need for anything in the 200mm range.</p>

I went today and picked up the lenses I was considering. So I'm happy with the primes I have:

28 1.8G / 50 1.8G / 85 1.8G

The reviews on these 3 were all solid to stellar. I enjoy the focal lengths, and for the quality/price, I don't feel I'm missing

out on the 1.4 versions.

If I feel lost without the 35 1.8G, it's about $235 near my house. But think I'm set on primes. I could go to a 105mm, but

not life or death now. I'd prob get a ultra wide zoom next.

Thanks everyone.

<p>I have a D600.</p>

<p>I don`t have a thing against zooms, but I want to take my time buying good, quality, fast lenses. But I find I use primes more than anything else. </p>

<p>So I was more curious if it seems a good idea for those 3 ranging the 28mm, 50mm and 85mm. Or if it`s silly of me to get those three.</p>

<p>I want to get a few solid Nikkor FX prime lenses. I have a Nikkon 50mm 1.8G. I was thinking of getting a 28mm and an 85mm. </p>

<p>Do you think those are good prime lens choices? Seems like puts me in a good place for portrait, landscape and street photography.</p>

<p>The 35mm is nice, but too pricy for my wallet. And not sure if I need a 35mm tossed in with the above mentioned lenses.</p>

<p>Or do you think there is a better roadmap for me to follow?</p>

<p>Ok, I have a brand new camera - a D600. 90% of the time I`m ok going handheld. But I enjoy night photography from time to time on my travels. So I`d like a good, solid travel tripod.</p>

<p>I know the world of Gitzos - they make some great cf legs. But I don`t think I really need a $600+ tripod.</p>

<p>I`ll stick with brand names, of course, but wondering if any of you guys/gals can recommend some good, lightweight (but still solid) and as compact as possible (don`t have to be the world record holder on smallest tripod, but remember I have to carry this thing).</p>

<p>And perhaps a good head, too...I`m thinking ballhead, but I don`t have a definite preference.</p>

<p>After thinking heavily on the matter, I came to the following conclusions:<br>

I wanted an XPro1. I enjoy everything about the camera. However, being that it`s due for an update (based on all the rumor websites and the X100S upgrades), I felt it would be silly to buy that camera now. But I don`t want to sit on my hands waiting for an XPro2.<br>

So I got a Nikon D600. So I`m in the full frame game and a full body DSLR.<br>

Thanks for everyone`s comments and help.</p>

<p>I'll preface this by saying I live in Japan, so while 99.9% of all things are more expensive here than in the USA (including things made here), recently there have been some decent pricing on Canon, Nikon and FujiFilm gear.<br>

That being said, I'm in the market for a new camera/prime lens. I have no brand loyalty, but have done a healthy amount of research on makes/models of interest. But I'm caught in a hole at the moment and really need some insight from those who have come before me.<br>

My current/primary interest is street/travel photography. Sometimes it's people, sometimes landscape/travel stuff, architecture, inanimate objects. I like portraits, too. I think fashion and advertising photography are cool, too - but if I had a new camera tomorrow, the thing I will most use it for is street and travel photography.<br>

I'm interested in the FujiFilm XPro1 and the Nikon D600/D7100.<br>

The issues I see are these:<br>

FUJI XPRO1<br>

- With the release and improvements on the X100s, I feel like it would be a waste to buy the XPro1 now, as the next version of that (XPro1s/2) will certainly be a major advantage to the current issues it has.<br>

- I worry if the XPro1 is too limited outside of street/travel photography, and if I wanted to grow in other avenues, I'd be in need of another camera at that point.<br>

- Who knows when the XPro1s/2 will arrive - I could be waiting into 2014.</p>

<p>NIKON D600/D7100<br>

- They both have trade-offs against each other. Not sure if full frame alone is worth going with the D600.<br>

- I know for street/travel, the DSLR will be heavy compared to a mirrorless. But more concerned if the D600 would be a good fit for the above mentioned photo types.</p>

<p>Really, just looking for a what you would do and why and how these two avenues might look for the future. With the D600, I know it's the quality of lens that will stand over time, and can always change out bodies as years/prices change. With the Fuji, I guess my only fear is in a few years they decide to flush the whole X line and I'm left with a bag of garbage. </p>

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