Which Nikon to Buy (Page 2): Wow, such debating, a buyer should go to a store and look, feel, and if possible shoot with some of the above mentioned Cameras, it all comes down to a...

Silverman Loc: Michigan

Wow, such debating, a buyer should go to a store and look, feel, and if possible shoot with some of the above mentioned Cameras, it all comes down to a personal decision. I have as a DSLR beginner, the Nikon D3300, and 4 Lens, 35mm 1.8g, 50mm 1.8g, 18-55 kit, 55-200, much to learn and experience, and it will be a while before I will upgrade. Hope you find the Camera you feel comfortable with and Enjoy!

illininitt

That was not his ???....but he's on here for an opinion! I gave it! Save some $$$$ and move on!

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

illininitt wrote:

Get the Canon T3I and be set for life! Canon has some great refurbs! Get a Sigma 18-250 and call it a life! Even though a ton of $$$$ geta Canon 10-18 and take it out on payments so you won't tie up sooooo much $$$!

And nothing to do with thw OPs question.

Nukepr Loc: Citrus County, FL

jlockridge wrote:

I am thinking of upgrading from a Nikon D5100 to either a D7100 or D7200. I have read the specs for both and cannot see a big difference, am I missing something? Any thoughts, suggestions or current 7100 or 7200 owner testimonial would be greatly appreciated.

I upgraded from a D5100 to a D7100 and then when my 7100 was in the shop getting the lens mount repaired, I needed a camera and bought a D7200. I still own both the 7100 and 7200 and use both, but my go to camera is the 7200. While the two cameras are very similar, I would give a nod to the 7200, and they are available as refurbs at a very good price, so my recommendation is go for the 7200.

orrie smith Loc: Kansas

jlockridge wrote:

I am thinking of upgrading from a Nikon D5100 to either a D7100 or D7200. I have read the specs for both and cannot see a big difference, am I missing something? Any thoughts, suggestions or current 7100 or 7200 owner testimonial would be greatly appreciated.

If all you shoot is landscape, stills, and portraits, the d7100 will work fine. If you shoot any action, the d7200 would be a better choice because of the larger buffer. I have owned both, and I would put a wide lens on the d7100 and a long lens on the d7200, worked great as a combo. I have since changed to a d750 for portraits and landscape, and a d500 for wildlife and sports. If you can afford it, the d500 would be your best choice if you shoot action of any kind, but that is your choice. Good luck with whatever you choose.

Festus Loc: North Dakota

illininitt wrote:

Get the Canon T3I and be set for life! Canon has some great refurbs! Get a Sigma 18-250 and call it a life! Even though a ton of $$$$ geta Canon 10-18 and take it out on payments so you won't tie up sooooo much $$$!

Idiot!

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

illininitt wrote:

Get the Canon T3I and be set for life! Canon has some great refurbs! Get a Sigma 18-250 and call it a life! Even though a ton of $$$$ geta Canon 10-18 and take it out on payments so you won't tie up sooooo much $$$!

He asked about Nikon, not Canon.

BuckeyeBilly Loc: St. Petersburg, FL

jlockridge wrote:

I am thinking of upgrading from a Nikon D5100 to either a D7100 or D7200. I have read the specs for both and cannot see a big difference, am I missing something? Any thoughts, suggestions or current 7100 or 7200 owner testimonial would be greatly appreciated.

In my opinion, the 2 posts on your thread to give the most consideration, with the best recommendations, come from MT Shooter and Jerry C. You simply cannot go wrong with their opinions. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!

MtnMan Loc: ID

D5600.

I went from a D5100 to a D7000. I got rid of it a few months later because of the control system: unreadable green screen and unfindable unlighted buttons combined with inactive info screen. Plus I missed the articulated screen and disliked twice the weight.

I now use and like the D5300.

The D5600 takes the same images as the D7200 plus, based on my experience with another camera with touch screen, believe it will be a real plus with the D5xxx control scheme.

The viewfinder on the D7xxx is nice, though.

MtnMan Loc: ID

Silverman wrote:

Wow, such debating, a buyer should go to a store and look, feel, and if possible shoot with some of the above mentioned Cameras, it all comes down to a personal decision. I have as a DSLR beginner, the Nikon D3300, and 4 Lens, 35mm 1.8g, 50mm 1.8g, 18-55 kit, 55-200, much to learn and experience, and it will be a while before I will upgrade. Hope you find the Camera you feel comfortable with and Enjoy!

Alas fussing with a camera for a few minutes in the store won't tell ypu much about using it in the field. The button control system of the D7xxx might seem fine in a well lighted store where you can find the button and perhaps keep your glasses on to read the little green screen with no time pressure to make the shot. Plus twice the weight may not impact you as much as lugging the thing a few miles. And you are unlikely to try compositions where the articulated screen is so useful such as high or low perspectives or group selfies on a tripod.

fetzler Loc: North West PA

D7200 no question. If you already had a d7100 then it might not be worth the upgrade but the d7200 is a fantastic camera.

Willowsinger

I've read that the D7200 performs better in lower light situations. And the hardware and software has slightly been updated. Wifi and better low light functions are important.

Jules Karney Loc: Las Vegas, Nevada

I have the 7100 for years now and think it's a great camera. I shoot a lot of sports.

DI Seller Loc: Knoxville, TN

Do you have the funds for the 7200? I'm not a big fan of wi-fi in cameras, but the extra expense would be worthwhile for the software upgrade. I'll bet you can find a great price on factory refurb. Make sure you go to a store that sells them just to get a feel for the camera. That's very important. If you can't find one in a store, rent one or both so you can vet a good feel for it. Rentals are not expensive and it will be money well spent. Best of luck.

DI Seller Loc: Knoxville, TN

Do you have the funds for the 7200? I'm not a big fan of wi-fi in cameras, but the extra expense would be worthwhile for the software upgrade. I'll bet you can find a great price on factory refurb. Make sure you go to a store that sells them just to get a feel for the camera. That's very important. If you can't find one in a store, rent one or both so you can vet a good feel for it. Rentals are not expensive and it will be money well spent. Best of luck.