Elsiss Loc: Bayside, NY, Boynton Beach, Fl.

I would buy the D750 with the kit 24-120 fx lens to get started. Then you can slowly sell off some of your dx lens and purchase other desirable fx lenses.

Ballangrud Loc: Vermont

I have a D90 and have used it extensively. I bought a D810 with a 28-300 full frame Nikon lens a few years ago and love it! If you do go with the D810, I would recommend viewing some of the how-to videos on set-up and features of the D810. Good luck and have fun!

steve_stoneblossom Loc: Rhode Island, USA

Speaking as a non-owner and chronic GAS victim, the D500 seems a huge step up. The only thing I've noticed that you might miss with the 500 is the built in flash. There are other DX models that would also be upgrades from the D90 that have one and might work for you, e.g. the D7500 or D7200. Do some research and see which of the 3 best suits all your needs.

If you feel strongly that FX is in your future, the 810 certainly has enough pixels to support your DX lenses while you wait to acquire FX glass.

RickL Loc: Vail, Az

I own a D810 and it shifts automatically to DX mode if that is the lens that you mount on it. My camera says that I shoot at 24mp in DX. It is an excellent camera and there are many used FX lenses available on the market.

camerauser78

That's right ragatazz. No need at all for derision.

Keep learning everyone. Keep learning.

Detroit Roman

You won't 'be settling' with the D7500 or the D500. Full frame is too much of an adjustment, with loss of the depth of field you've come accustomed too. I went from the D7000 to the D750, and I miss the cropped sensor. If you have DX lenses, stay away from full frame. My D750 just came back from NY for the nagging shutter problem as well - another reason to stay in the format you are currently using.

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rcdovala

There is one benefit in using DX lenses on an FX camera body. Since the pixels are considerably larger on an FX body, the resulting images, although cropped, are far less noisy than images from a similarly sized crop frame camera.

lrm Loc: Sarasota, FL

I have both the D7100, D500 and the D750. Use the D500 exclusively (previously used my D7100) for Birds/wildlife, and my 200-500 lens(an FX lens) is permanently on it. I use the D750 for EVERYTHING else where in my opinion it outperforms the D500 for landscapes, weddings, graduations, etc. If you do not photo birds as a passion, and mostly shoot the other types of photos, I would say go for the D750 and save up for FX lenses. If on the other hand total budget is a concern, stay with the DX cameras. In that regard, again if birds/wildlife or sports is not you thing get the D7500 for less money than the D500, and takes photos as well as the D500. As a final thought, for normal use, I dont' think the average amateur would notice any difference in photo quality between the D750, D500 or D7500. they all take great photos.

saxman71 Loc: Wenatchee, WA

I suspect there are a number of us mulling over the question; D750 or D810? Because, as noted, there are some pretty good deals presently offered that may not be repeated again anytime soon, if ever. I am one such individual. Frankly, it seems to be a difficult decision for me. I have a D500 and it's a great camera for the action photography it was made for. But I've reached a financial situation in my life where a top quality FX camera is within my reach. And yet, all those frugal teachings from my mother who lived through the Great Depression come back to haunt me sometimes. She might say something like "the D750 with a 24 x 120 mm lens is $1300 less than a comparable D810 package and in reality you won't be able to tell the difference between the two in real life use". OK, I made that up. But I do want to follow this thread to see if anyone has words that persuade me one way or the other.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

As probably pointed out, yes you can use DX lenses on either of the two cameras you are considering. However, you'll be wasting your money by purchasing either of them if the DX lenses are your intended lenses to use.
--Bob

jnurm99 Loc: Clarkston, Michigan

No need to respond like that.. I had the similar question myself.

StaneeRae Loc: Lincroft, NJ USA

I have an old Nikon D70, and wanted something more up to date. The new D7500 crop camera is getting good reviews, and I was able to handle it at Costco. I have a few nice lenses from F100 film days, which are full frame, so I could switch formats without much extra expense.

I know landscape photographers prefer the D800 series. But I’ve read that the D750 is the preferred workhorse of wedding & portrait photographers. So I went to PhotoPlus Expo in NYC last month to check them both out. The D850 is beautiful, but way too big & heavy for my small hands. And do I really need the huge 36 mp files? Decided on the D750 instead.

chrisg-optical Loc: New York, NY

Actually the D850 is 46 MP FF, D810 36 MP FF, D750 24 MP FF, and of the three the D750 is most easily handled by average/small hands. Actually I am waiting to see what the rumored D760 has to offer (a 24 MP version of the D850 in a smaller form factor?)....but my impending GAS attack might be too severe.

StaneeRae Loc: Lincroft, NJ USA

Thanks. I’d been looking at refurbished D810’s, and the 36 mp was stuck in my head.

SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont

Since you are looking for better quality in your images, I recommend the D810. The larger sensor gives you better resolution. The ISO has superior low light performance. You can use DX lenses on it as long as you understand the limitations. The DX lenses will not utilize the full capabilities of the FX camera, but should be OK until you can buy some FX lenses.

Right now is the time to buy. Nikon cameras are on sale. Although Nikon controls the prices for its new and refurbished cameras [including sale discounts], vendors like B&H will add other items to the package to sweeten the deal. That is the way they can give you even more value for your money! As for FX lenses, the 50mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 and 85mm f/1.8 primes are reasonably priced, and one of those would be a good one to make your first FX lens. They are fast lenses, and will be useful for you, plus let you see what the camera can do.
Looking at pre-owned lenses can also show you the way to save money. Just make sure you know what version of a lens you are looking at - some lenses have multiple versions, and they are not all equal.

Hope this helps.
Susan