What camera for next step(s) up
Dec 11, 2018 08:26:24 #
I have a Nikon D5500 and like it. What cameras would be one step and two steps up and what would I get that is better than what I have now? I take flowers, covered bridges and landscapes and and occasional birds and use a Tamron 18-400 most of the time. John
Dec 11, 2018 08:29:58 #
What are you not able to do with your current kit? Are you unhappy with the shots you are getting? If so, in what way? If you are happy, there is no need to upgrade. If you are not, then you need to figure out what you do not like and then find a solution for those issues. It might be a new camera, it might be a new lens, it might be a post processing approach. But without knowing what you need to do to improve, it is impossible to give you useful advice.
Dec 11, 2018 08:35:56 #
Dec 11, 2018 08:39:05 #
If you're happy with the camera and the results - why change?
Are you wanting a full frame? Make larger prints? or is this a GAS attack
What you have is an excellent camera - yes, you can upgrade to full frame and pay the $$$ for it - but comparing the 5500 to the 610 for example, the 5500 actually has more advantages than the 610 - and the advantages listed for the 610 are not huge differences for what you are shooting...
And the site lets you pick a variety of brands and models to compare...
Are you wanting a full frame? Make larger prints? or is this a GAS attack
What you have is an excellent camera - yes, you can upgrade to full frame and pay the $$$ for it - but comparing the 5500 to the 610 for example, the 5500 actually has more advantages than the 610 - and the advantages listed for the 610 are not huge differences for what you are shooting...
And the site lets you pick a variety of brands and models to compare...
Dec 11, 2018 08:44:23 #
That sensor is about "as good as it gets" for APS-C. The camera is light-weight, versatile, and all most people would need. The lens has such a huge range, it covers just about every situation. The only addition I might make if I had that combination would be the Nikon AF-P 10-20, that way, with 2 lenses you'd have an awesome range. You might also just get the 35 1.8 so you'd have something small and fast, if you don't want to always have the 18-400 when doing those indoor shots of family & friends.
Dec 11, 2018 08:47:35 #
Hi,
The D5500 is a good APS-C frame camera and your 18-400 is most effective on a camera with that size sensor. I'd suggest a D7200 or a D500 as upgrade options. You didn't mention a price range so they are what comes to mind. If a full frame is your idea of an upgrade, then a D750 or a D810 would be other considerations. Good luck and let us know what you decide. Take care & ...
The D5500 is a good APS-C frame camera and your 18-400 is most effective on a camera with that size sensor. I'd suggest a D7200 or a D500 as upgrade options. You didn't mention a price range so they are what comes to mind. If a full frame is your idea of an upgrade, then a D750 or a D810 would be other considerations. Good luck and let us know what you decide. Take care & ...
Dec 11, 2018 08:49:04 #
Jandjeby14 wrote:
I have a Nikon D5500 and like it. What cameras would be one step and two steps up and what would I get that is better than what I have now? I take flowers, covered bridges and landscapes and and occasional birds and use a Tamron 18-400 most of the time. John
if you want to get more into birds and action photography, I would recommend the Nikon D500, otherwise, for what you currently shoot the D5500 should work great. You may want to focus more on new lenses, I would recommend buying FX lenses in case you ever get the urge to move up to a full frame camera. A 105mm macro lens would be great for the flowers, and a 35mm and a 50mm would be great for the landscapes. Your 18-400 should work fine for the birds and wildlife.
Dec 11, 2018 08:55:33 #
ELNikkor wrote:
That sensor is about "as good as it gets"... (show quote)
I have the10-20 and the 18-400 with a D5300 . It’s a great combination as you mentioned. I’m thinking of upgrading to the D7500. The OP might want to consider this.
Dec 11, 2018 08:56:01 #
The next step up would be the D7xxx series but you'll have the exact same 24 megapixel sensor in that, as your D5500 has. However, you do get a few more functions with a D7xxx and a few more bells and whistles such as an internal focusing motor. Seems like the D850 is Nikon's flagship but take note that the D7xxx and D850 are considerably heavier and bulkier than your D5500...and a lot more expensive if that's a consideration. I have a D5500 and my next step up would be to bypass a D7xxx and go with the D850 or something similar.
Dec 11, 2018 08:56:59 #
I think you should consider the D7200 or the D7200. I’d be interested in how either one works out for you if you go that route. I
Dec 11, 2018 09:00:40 #
Dec 11, 2018 09:02:37 #
You won't necessarily see better quality pictures from your new camera, but it will probably be easier to use and have more features. It will also get you out shooting more. The D7200 would be a good choice. Better yet, get the D750, which is on sale now for under $1,400. Of course, that's twice the price of the D7200, so you'll have to give that some though.
https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D750-FX-format-Digital-Camera/dp/B0060MVJ1Q
As usual, I'll post my list of cvamera comparison sites.
Read comparisons and specs, and decide what features are important to you.
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu
https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D750-FX-format-Digital-Camera/dp/B0060MVJ1Q
As usual, I'll post my list of cvamera comparison sites.
Read comparisons and specs, and decide what features are important to you.
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu
Dec 11, 2018 09:03:32 #
I have the D5500 and find it is a great camera for what I do, lands ape, birds, my dog and family. My main lens is an 18- 105 Nikor. I also have the 55 -300 good for birding.
One day I would like to get a 200 - 500 for more range with the birds.
One day I would like to get a 200 - 500 for more range with the birds.
Dec 11, 2018 09:03:49 #
Since most of your subjects are stationary, having faster focus or any bells and whistles would probably not improve your images. High resolution might. In the Nikon line that would mean a D850 or a Z7.
The D850 has proved itself already, but it is heavy.
The Z7 has one well known drawback, slow focusing in some situations. That should not be an issue for your preferred subjects.
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The D850 has proved itself already, but it is heavy.
The Z7 has one well known drawback, slow focusing in some situations. That should not be an issue for your preferred subjects.
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Dec 11, 2018 09:25:12 #
wetreed wrote:
I have the10-20 and the 18-400 with a D5300 . It’s a great combination as you mentioned. I’m thinking of upgrading to the D7500. The OP might want to consider this.
You might want to share why you are considering this upgrade. What improvements do you anticipate for your shooting? What problems is it solving for you?
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