Djsinger

Upgrading from Nikon D80 with Nikon 28-300mm 3.5. Looking at D7200 or D750. Not pro. Shoot family and old barns, lighthouse landscapes. Looking to add prime lens (35mm or 59mm if going with D750. Is the D750 worth the extra money? Very confused and looking for information. Thanks.

xxredbeardxx Loc: San Clemente CA.

You might look at this prior to getting a 7200.

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-290163-1.html

Looks like there's not much difference between it and the 7100 that can be had much cheaper.

I would never try to persuade you from getting a d750 if your budget allows for it.

sloscheider Loc: Minnesota

If you can afford it get the 750

CO

One nice thing about a cropped sensor camera like the D7200 is that you get more depth of field than with full frame. If you use focal lengths on each that result in the same field of view you get the same perspective and more depth of field from the cropped sensor camera. A 24mm lens on a 1.5x cropped sensor camera gives the same perspective as a 35mm lens on full frame but it's giving more depth of field. Photographer Neil van Niekirk did a great article about the topic here:

http://neilvn.com/tangents/full-frame-vs-crop-sensor-cameras-comparison-depth-of-field/

Ed Chu Loc: Las Vegas NV

there is a website called Snapsort that allows you to take two cameras and it will compare features for you, and give you a rating. it is easy to use, and easy to read. another website called DPReview allows you to compare items, including printers, etc.

lrm Loc: Sarasota, FL

I am in the same boat - going back and forth between the D7100, D7200 and the D750. some have said, if money no object get the D750. But, why. Is it better? Better IQ? more what?.

xxredbeardxx Loc: San Clemente CA.

Basically your capturing light in a box.
A full frame camera captures a little more light.
Consequently your photo's will be a hair better.

Unless your a pro photographer is it really that important?
I think your budget plays a big part in that.
With photo shop there's not a lot of difference.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Keep the D80 for the 1.5 lens factor and get the D750. Better yet, sell the D80 on ebay and get both. That flip-out screen is a nice feature.

Here's a comparison of features. Decide what's important to you and read reviews and comparisons.

http://snapsort.com/compare/Nikon-D7200-vs-Nikon-D750

More opinions.

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/54614612

pmackd Loc: Alameda CA

I have the D7000, D7100, and D750. The only major reason to get the D750 is its fabulous performance in low light. Critically shot D7100 images will actually be a bit sharper than what the D750 can do because of the lack of an AA filter on the D7100. The overall IQ performance of the D750 may be marginally better because of superior dynamic range and color reproduction but this will be extremely difficult for most to see. With the D7100 you will see more noise at any ISO, but this will not be significant at the lower ISO unless you do extreme crops.

The D750 also has useful features (better low light focusing, Wi Fi etc) , many of which the D7200 will also have, but the D7200 will not have the adjustable LCD screen the D750 has. I find it useful; many may not. The viewfinder image is 25% bigger with the D750; that's worth something too.

I have the 24-120 F4 lens Nikon packages with the D750. It's a great combo. But is it worth 2x the price of a D7200 with an 18-140 DX zoom? That's hard to say.

Most importantly do you shoot wildlife or sports requiring a lot of telephoto reach? If you do, forget the D750 or any full frame, because the DX reach advantage is significant. (Overcoming it would cost you a fortune and lots of weight) Personally, I use the D7100 for wildlife and sports. But when travelling with only one camera I take the D750.

Bram boy Loc: Vancouver Island B.C. Canada

and Irm too . no get the D7200 if you must but don't blow your cash on something that you have to ask other people if you should buy it . of course they would say yes because they eather have one , or want one . but you will
know when the time comes comes if you should get one or not . believe me
you will know . right now it's just something that most people want and covet
for false reasons . your going to be more than satisfied with the d7200 or even the D7100 . and your saving a bundle . just buying a ff is only the beginning of your cash outlay . unless you have top of the line printers , computer, lens and if your not cropping and blowing up your pic . you defently
are wasting your money on a full frame as your not going to see a difference
in the photos you take any . wait a couple years then if you still have the ff bug ??

pmackd Loc: Alameda CA

I agree with this totally except with hand held shots in very low light, especially with moving subjects. Then the FF difference is often the difference between getting a useful or viewable shot without objectionable noise and not.

Bram boy Loc: Vancouver Island B.C. Canada

I been thinking of a D800 and now a d750 I'm still making do with a couple
D nineties . I have lost enough at the casino to buy a couple of the them in the last six months . but a had a few ff in the sixties , seventies film of course

elandel Loc: Milan, Italy

If I could afford it I would buy the 750. Just for the lust.

jfn007 Loc: Close to the middle of nowhere.

Check this out, if you have time. it might answer your questions.

Good luck with whichever you purchase.

http://snapsort.com/compare/Nikon-D7200-vs-Nikon-D750

Djsinger

Thanks for the help. I think I will go with the D7200, a 35mm 2.8g and search for a wide angle to use for shooting old buildings and barns etc. I have the 28-300mm for longer shots.