Nikon P900 vs D7200?
Jun 21, 2018 22:00:41 #
HardwareGuy wrote:
For those of you with the D7200, how would you rate its handling; meaning the weight, size, etc. I have grown a little weary of both on the beloved D300. This question would be with using the Nikon 18-140 lens.
I can carry my D7200 with the 18-140 attached to it or even my 85 along with my YN 685 speedlight attachesd as well all day, maybe occasionally setting it down, but I don’t find the weight that big of an issue, the size for me is perfect, I love the feel of it in my hands, which is why I have hesitated to move to full frame because of the extra weight and size not to mention the extra cost. I love my D7200 and with the prices what they are for them new, I am considering a 2nd one as a backup! The D7200 is an awesome camera!
Jun 22, 2018 00:48:33 #
If you want to take really outstanding SHARP telephoto pictures with a relatively light outfit you want either the Nikon D7200, D7500, D500 and the 26 ounce Nikon 300mm f4 VR PF (yes it's $2000.) Plus for extra reach the Nikon 1.4x III TC. For most wildlife, birds, and other long telephoto you do not need 500mm, 600mm, or 2000x. For birds in flight you do need f4.
Jun 22, 2018 10:21:07 #
I have a B700, would pick it over the 900 for the camera raw, having a farther reach is not really a factor if your not using a tripod.
Jun 22, 2018 12:27:00 #
Tomcat5133
Loc: Gladwyne PA
I know this is a little over the top but if you can swing it you can get the new Sony a7 III which is getting reviews that are sensational. It it 2k
and with a couple of lens you will have a FF great camera. the Sony a6000 is very good but the new versions like the a6300 I have both are great.
The latest the 6500 is the one to get if you can swing it.
The 6000 series is a smaller camera but has great IQ. When I got my a6300 I looked at the LED and shot a few frames. I couldn't believe how
good the images were. I loaded some into my big Mac and looked at them closely. Great camera. Not a small camera. The 6300 or 6500 are built
more solid. These are serious cameras. Video is also great on the 6300. You will need a good lens or two. I have the 16 70 zeiss and it is great.
Good luck.
PS if you can get a camera with image stabilization it will make a big difference hand held. For example the 6300 doesn't have it you can get a lens with stabilization. The a6500 does have it. It is a big deal.
and with a couple of lens you will have a FF great camera. the Sony a6000 is very good but the new versions like the a6300 I have both are great.
The latest the 6500 is the one to get if you can swing it.
The 6000 series is a smaller camera but has great IQ. When I got my a6300 I looked at the LED and shot a few frames. I couldn't believe how
good the images were. I loaded some into my big Mac and looked at them closely. Great camera. Not a small camera. The 6300 or 6500 are built
more solid. These are serious cameras. Video is also great on the 6300. You will need a good lens or two. I have the 16 70 zeiss and it is great.
Good luck.
PS if you can get a camera with image stabilization it will make a big difference hand held. For example the 6300 doesn't have it you can get a lens with stabilization. The a6500 does have it. It is a big deal.
Jun 22, 2018 13:13:07 #
HardwareGuy wrote:
For those of you with the D7200, how would you rate its handling; meaning the weight, size, etc. I have grown a little weary of both on the beloved D300. This question would be with using the Nikon 18-140 lens.
Carrying the D7200 is no problem especially with an OpTech sling strap. It is my walk around camera with a Nikon 18-300 3.5-5.6 which is a great all around lens. The 18-300 3.5-6.3 is slightly smaller and lighter but generally the 5.6 gets better reviews. I love that lens!
Jun 22, 2018 16:01:53 #
Jun 25, 2018 15:52:09 #
Thank you for all the comments. And in the end...? I decided to go with the Lumix DSC FZ1000 bridge camera, and keep my D300 with the Nikon 18-140.
There was just a $200 (!) price drop the other day, so that pushed me over the edge.
Chances are I may not use the D300 much, but want to see what it's like to 'go light' for a while. If this plan doesn't work out, I suppose I may upgrade to the D7200 next year and keep the 18-140.
It is kinda fun making these decisions, though.
There was just a $200 (!) price drop the other day, so that pushed me over the edge.
Chances are I may not use the D300 much, but want to see what it's like to 'go light' for a while. If this plan doesn't work out, I suppose I may upgrade to the D7200 next year and keep the 18-140.
It is kinda fun making these decisions, though.
Jun 26, 2018 09:33:26 #
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