Which Camera to Best shoot on Pacific Coast under $2000k for blowing up to poster size?

Looking to purchase a camera this month (Black Friday) to shoot on the west coast at night and during the day. Large landscapes. Thought about Sony mirrorless cameras and also Nikon D7500. Open to any suggestions.

I'd would go with a Nikon D810 over a D7500 for a few reasons. First, the D810 has 36MP which can be used to make a photo-quality print up to 16x24. In comparison, the D7500 with "only" 21MP can be printed up to 12x18 which isn't poster size. The difference in sharpness when blown up to sizes at or above 11x14 are going to be very noticeable.

The second, and arguably just as important, is the fact that no manufacturer including Nikon makes pro-quality wide angle lenses for crop-sensor cameras. Using full frame is a must for your needs. I'd go with a used D810 over a new D-whatever any day of the week. For your lens, get the Nikon 14-24mm and you'll have a vastly superior system that can only be bested by something like the Pentax 645D or 645Z.

I personally went with a Pentax 645D and a used 35mm lens (28mm equivalent to 35mm format). While the body is not cheap, the lens is "only" about $900 on the used market. So when you compare the total cost of body + lenses, going with the larger format 645D could be cheaper than a Nikon D810 with various new lenses.

Pentax does make a wider-angle lens which is their 28-45, but even a used one is about $3,000 as opposed to new at $4,999. Since I'm not about to spend that much on a lens when I'm only doing photography as hobby, I'll make multiple shots across the horizon to get as wide of a shot as I want and then blend them in Photoshop.

The 645D/Z are relatively slow cameras to use. Because they slow you down so much (relative to a DSLR from Nikon), you are forced to think more critically of what you're doing which often results in better shots.

An option that you should also consider is a used Sony A7R or A7Rii or the new A7Riii. The Sony A7R and A7R ii cameras use the same sensors that are in the D800 and D810 respectively. The A7R iii uses an updated sensor. Since these are mirrorless cameras, you can now use any lens from any brand which will provide you with a lot more choices.

I've often said, "Stick with the tried and true." SLRs and DSLRs have been around for decades; the technologies today have never been as good, EVER, and certainly not better.

I also tell camera buyers to consider the possibility they are going to want other lenses in the future; right now, Nikon and Canon camera manufacturers offer the widest variety of lenses, both in the New and Used lens market. Some not-as-popular camera manufacturers offer GREAT cameras (great features, functions, options and body build) but they do not offer much when it comes to the available variety, and they're usually not that affordable. Remember, developing photographers often pick up new interests that require other lenses (longer focal range, or for closeup work, often faster prime lenses, etc).

I agree with Frank's assessment, and I also recommend the Nikon D810 for the reasons he eloquently and succinctly explained, and I also suggest that you save money by buying either Used or Refurbished from a reliable, reputable, long-established, well-known camera shop like B&H (located in NYC) that stands by their sales and reputation.

You'll be looking forward to shoot landscapes. You will also be looking to take an occasional portrait of family, friends and maybe pets, maybe even delve into birthday shoots, maybe an occasional wedding shoot for a family member or friend. You'll want an affordable 50mm and 85mm or 105mm lens, too… Nikon makes among the best and most popular focal range lenses (great quality glass components). During my years with film, before I discovered Nikon, I was shooting weddings, newsworthy events, portraits, etc., using my trusty 50mm and 90mm lenses. I used the 50mm lens to capture some great landscapes and citiscapes, too… Of course, I had to walk a distance away from the intended scene… Until a few decades later when I was shooting with Nikons during the film era. I tried a few wide-angle focal length lenses from another camera brand on some of my friends' cameras… I did not like the effect. When I bought my first Nikon "landscape lens," I deliberately chose a used 20-35mm f/2.8 (I don't know if it's still made) lens I still use today, shooting mostly near the 35mm mark, where I got some shots that I'm still proud of. Guess what? I still use all of my Nikon film lenses on my full-frame digital cameras.

Insofar as mirrorless cameras, yes, they're a tad more "compact" than conventional DSLR camera bodies and that may appeal to some… But all mirrorless cameras are notorious for quickly wearing out battery power… And if you're out in the field, you'll probably have to also carry around a battery pack or a few extra batteries. AND the small variety of lenses AIN'T affordable and the variety AIN'T plentiful. AND there's positively NO improvement in quality of images; that's why I stick with the tried and true. Best wishes, good luck and have fun.

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