I have been toying with the idea of going full frame for a long time, and the way my photography is heading at the moment. It was finally time that I took the plunge. However I had to make the long decision whether to stay with Canon or go Nikon, and it wasn’t an easy one to make.

I love Canon, in my eyes there the brand of camera, which I used in my big progression on photography. Started on a Pentax KX for college, terrible first camera, not much lens variety compared to Canon and Nikon, but back then I didn’t know much better. Then using my 18th birthday money I got a Canon 60D, I loved that camera. Honestly was sad to let it go, but now kind of a early 21st present to myself, I have just bought a Nikon D750.

I thought long and hard when taking the plunge. I researched the D750 against the 6D and 5Dmkiii, those three cameras really were the ones I was focusing on. I know loads of people who use the 6D, but spec-wise its out-dated, and if I was upgrading I would want it to be to something that will last me like 3 years at least and hold up with the new releases. I went to London Camera Exchange Guildford. Great staff and they really are helpful. Held and tested both the 5Dmkiii and the D750, and I couldn’t justify the price tag for the 5D. The video was lovely, another aspect I had to think about. I would be able to keep my lenses, but for the price tag compared to the D750, it wasn’t worth it. The D750 spec beat the 5D on many accounts, I also love to have a moveable screen, if the 6Dmkii was out with a vari angel screen, I know I would lean to it, but sadly they aren’t rumoured to be out by later this year and probably with a hefty price tag. I have seen a D750 in action and they are an amazing piece of kit. The details you pull from the shadows are incredible.

So trading in all my beloved Canon possessions, I then purchased a D750, Sigma Art 35mm 1.4, Nikon 85mm 1.8 SB800 flash and a 50mm 1.8 to brake toy with later.

Now I’m not one to judge by the brand, don’t get me wrong I was narrow minded when I first got my 60D, but a good photographer shouldn’t be brand dependent, they should take a risk and jump ship or dabble in other brands. I took the plunge, and I believe/hope it to be the right one for where I am now. Who knows I could follow my pattern and change again in 2-3 years. Let's see where this camera takes me.

Charlie Bluck