I am agonizing over the choice between buying a used D7200 vs a new D7500. My current D5100 has several issues (Flash won't pop up, can't enter video recording mode and most critically I find myself having to switch to live view to take a shot at all. After a shot in live view I'll get to use the viewfinder mode once or twice before having to switch to live view again to take the next shot). Sadly Nikon has told me they no longer repair the D5100 and none of the local shops are willing to work on it either so rather than risking sending it off to an unknown repair shop I've decided I'm better off stepping up. I've loved the D5100 but at 31,115 actuations I can't say I didn't get my use out of it. In addition to the 18-55 and 55-300 AF kit lenses I also have some lenses from my F2/FM film days; a 16mm f 2.8 full frame fisheye, a 50mm f1.8, a 25-50mm f4.5 and a 100-300mm f5.6 (all manual focus) that I'd like to use more often. A good amount of my shooting is various motorsports events so quick and accurate autofocus is a must although I do also do quite a bit of static car photography as well as just general photos. My budget is somewhat limited as I'm a retired senior and Social Security doesn't give me the income I'd need for a D500 or 850. I'd love some input as to how I should proceed.

Thanks in advance,

Ric Johnson
Des Moines, Iowa

I am agonizing over the choice between buying a used D7200 vs a new D7500. My current D5100 has several issues (Flash won't pop up, can't enter video recording mode and most critically I find myself having to switch to live view to take a shot at all. After a shot in live view I'll get to use the viewfinder mode once or twice before having to switch to live view again to take the next shot). Sadly Nikon has told me they no longer repair the D5100 and none of the local shops are willing to work on it either so rather than risking sending it off to an unknown repair shop I've decided I'm better off stepping up. I've loved the D5100 but at 31,115 actuations I can't say I didn't get my use out of it. In addition to the 18-55 and 55-300 AF kit lenses I also have some lenses from my F2/FM film days; a 16mm f 2.8 full frame fisheye, a 50mm f1.8, a 25-50mm f4.5 and a 100-300mm f5.6 (all manual focus) that I'd like to use more often. A good amount of my shooting is various motorsports events so quick and accurate autofocus is a must although I do also do quite a bit of static car photography as well as just general photos. My budget is somewhat limited as I'm a retired senior and Social Security doesn't give me the income I'd need for a D500 or 850. I'd love some input as to how I should proceed.

Thanks in advance,

Ric Johnson
Des Moines, Iowa

I am agonizing over the choice between buying a used D7200 vs a new D7500. My current D5100 has several issues (Flash won't pop up, can't enter video recording mode and most critically I find myself having to switch to live view to take a shot at all. After a shot in live view I'll get to use the viewfinder mode once or twice before having to switch to live view again to take the next shot). Sadly Nikon has told me they no longer repair the D5100 and none of the local shops are willing to work on it either so rather than risking sending it off to an unknown repair shop I've decided I'm better off stepping up. I've loved the D5100 but at 31,115 actuations I can't say I didn't get my use out of it. In addition to the 18-55 and 55-300 AF kit lenses I also have some lenses from my F2/FM film days; a 16mm f 2.8 full frame fisheye, a 50mm f1.8, a 25-50mm f4.5 and a 100-300mm f5.6 (all manual focus) that I'd like to use more often. A good amount of my shooting is various motorsports events so quick and accurate autofocus is a must although I do also do quite a bit of static car photography as well as just general photos. My budget is somewhat limited as I'm a retired senior and Social Security doesn't give me the income I'd need for a D500 or 850. I'd love some input as to how I should proceed.

Thanks in advance,

Ric Johnson
Des Moines, Iowa

I don't shoot with Nikon right now, but certainly recall all the "discussion" about D7500 vs D7200.

This site gives you a pretty good summary of the differences: https://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-D7500-vs-Nikon-D7200

If it were ME, I would probably go with the D7200 because of it's...
- Dual memory card slots
- Higher resolution sensor (24MP vs 21MP)
- Slightly higher dynamic range
- Slightly greater color depth
- Higher resolution rear LCD
- Optional battery grip

But I have to admit that there are some appealing features with the D7500...
- Slightly better high ISO performance
- Articulated rear LCD
- Touchscreen
- Moderately faster burst rate (8 frames/sec vs 6 fps?)
- Anti-Flicker (fluorescent lighting)

I have Anti-Flicker (or is it called Flicker Free?) and have used it fairly often. Higher ISO and faster frame rates are always welcome. But Touchscreens and articulated LCDs don't matter much to me.

I use grips on almost all my cameras and much prefer having dual memory card slots. Any higher image resolution and qualities are always welcome.

But, hey, that's just me. You do you!

I am agonizing over the choice between buying a used D7200 vs a new D7500. My current D5100 has several issues (Flash won't pop up, can't enter video recording mode and most critically I find myself having to switch to live view to take a shot at all. After a shot in live view I'll get to use the viewfinder mode once or twice before having to switch to live view again to take the next shot). Sadly Nikon has told me they no longer repair the D5100 and none of the local shops are willing to work on it either so rather than risking sending it off to an unknown repair shop I've decided I'm better off stepping up. I've loved the D5100 but at 31,115 actuations I can't say I didn't get my use out of it. In addition to the 18-55 and 55-300 AF kit lenses I also have some lenses from my F2/FM film days; a 16mm f 2.8 full frame fisheye, a 50mm f1.8, a 25-50mm f4.5 and a 100-300mm f5.6 (all manual focus) that I'd like to use more often. A good amount of my shooting is various motorsports events so quick and accurate autofocus is a must although I do also do quite a bit of static car photography as well as just general photos. My budget is somewhat limited as I'm a retired senior and Social Security doesn't give me the income I'd need for a D500 or 850. I'd love some input as to how I should proceed.

Thanks in advance,

Ric Johnson
Des Moines, Iowa

I am agonizing over the choice between buying a used D7200 vs a new D7500. My current D5100 has several issues (Flash won't pop up, can't enter video recording mode and most critically I find myself having to switch to live view to take a shot at all. After a shot in live view I'll get to use the viewfinder mode once or twice before having to switch to live view again to take the next shot). Sadly Nikon has told me they no longer repair the D5100 and none of the local shops are willing to work on it either so rather than risking sending it off to an unknown repair shop I've decided I'm better off stepping up. I've loved the D5100 but at 31,115 actuations I can't say I didn't get my use out of it. In addition to the 18-55 and 55-300 AF kit lenses I also have some lenses from my F2/FM film days; a 16mm f 2.8 full frame fisheye, a 50mm f1.8, a 25-50mm f4.5 and a 100-300mm f5.6 (all manual focus) that I'd like to use more often. A good amount of my shooting is various motorsports events so quick and accurate autofocus is a must although I do also do quite a bit of static car photography as well as just general photos. My budget is somewhat limited as I'm a retired senior and Social Security doesn't give me the income I'd need for a D500 or 850. I'd love some input as to how I should proceed.

Thanks in advance,

Ric Johnson
Des Moines, Iowa