Beagleman Loc: Indiana

Stick with Sony. If you want a different camera go to a camera store and check out the Sony A6300. You might be surprised at how well you like it.

--Beagleman

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

WOW, you really convinced me!...hey poster, never mind what I said...get the Sony.

pug

A few years ago I purchased the complete guide to sonys alpha 77ii by Gary Friedman . I was amazed at all this camera could do that I was unaware of. it's my go to manual. And you are so correct about marketing. Sony definitely could step up their game in that area.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

TomV Loc: Annapolis, Maryland

No surprises here on the Canikon forum. I have both the a77ii and a99ii. Hard to justify reverting to OVF after the improvements Sony made with their recent EVFs.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

IMO, the only thing good about an OVF is if you are doing BIF or similar high speed follow action .....

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

Nikon D7200 is a nice camera and the Nikon system, on the whole, is excellent.

However, if you already have lenses for Sony, maybe you should stick with Sony? (I'm pretty sure it would be impossible to adapt Sony lenses for use on Nikon.... though the opposite is possible.)

Switching brands can be very expensive, when you have to replace more than just the camera itself.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

OVF doesn't drain the battery.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

That's one big complaint about Sony mirrorless bodies. However, there are other brands with very good battery life.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

That's why they make spare batteries ....

The advantages of the EVF FAR outweigh any diadvantages ....

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

No one has stated the fact that changing brands means your existing lenses will be useless unless there is an adapter that works with them. You need to ask yourself if the expense is worth it.

If yes and you can handle the expense, the next question is what brand to choose. You indicate Nikon, do you have a good reason? Have you handled one and liked the feel and layout of controls? If not, do yourself a favor and go to a store that has cameras that fit your need and compare.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

It is always possible, but expensive, to just "sell it all and start over." Been there, done that, proudly wearing the proverbial T-shirt...

That said, there are many combinations of lenses and cameras that work. Most combinations don't work the same way they were intended, though. You usually lose automation.

CANON EF lenses are the most compatible with other brands, it seems. They can be adapted (with the right adapter!) to Sony, Panasonic, and Olympus cameras and retain automatic diaphragm (aperture), automatic focus, and image stabilization.

https://fotodioxpro.com/collections/lens-mount-adapters — These are relatively inexpensive.

http://www.metabones.com — These are top of the line.

If I sold a LOT more video than I do, I'd buy a Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens and a MetaBones SpeedBooster .64X for Canon EF to Micro 4/3. THAT is a sweet combination! (but $1,450 new...).

Otherwise, I favor OEM lenses for maximum compatibility and hassle-free use. Since I'm using Micro 4/3, the only way I save weight is by using native lenses.

mikeroetex Loc: Lafayette, LA

Since you are new to the forum, you have to first understand that 75% of those responding will have you believe one should never change cameras or upgrade unless you are a master professional who cannot open a New York gallery with images from inferior equipment. They will throw down comments to insinuate that there is something wrong with you or your abilities if you dare to think about a new camera. You can recognize them by questions like, "What is it that your current XYZ camera won't do?" Or "buy this or that book and learn to master your craft before you buy up..." "It's the photographer, not the camera that matters..."

Here is the bottom line. Buy whatever camera makes YOU happy and it will never be a waste of money. All photo images are a matter of light, shutter speed, aperture and ISO ( and throw in a little composition and post processing knowledge). The camera is just a tool to get there. You can learn with a D7200 or a D5 and probably never outgrow it, but who is to say? You might also be like my wife and perfectly happy using my old D40. There is no ONE absolute solution.

As for the Nikons, when I upgraded, I went from D40 to D7100, D7200 and D500. You would probably enjoy a D7500 over the D7200 with more buffer and greater FPS if you shoot action or BIF. You might want to get a Sony A9. I may get a D850 in the future and some lenses. Will that make me a better photographer? Don't know and don't care. But if it adds to my enjoyment, then it will be money well spent!

pug

I like how you think.

wmurnahan Loc: Bloomington IN

A waste of glass, only reason I could see to change lens mounts and go to Nikon would be if you want to shoot sports or birds with a big lens where fast auto focus is the prime consideration but even that advantage is disappearing with new Sony a9. Sony is putting out world class cameras with several of the sharpest lenses being made today with their G series and Zeiss lenses. Why do you want a Nikon?