Boston Light, and Graves Light from Fort Revere, Hull, MA

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Snapbridge has too many fatal flaws to be useful. I'm a network engineer, I'm expert at troubleshooting network problems. The problem with snapbridge, it's too slow- using almost antique connection speeds. It doesn't give you an option it just uploads every shot, every time -even the bad shots.

If you really want to use it, try changing to jpg only and select one of the smallest size. Uploading 24 megabit pics takes much too long at that slow speed. If you change size and quality to the minimum, 2992x2000 (6 mb) image size with basic quality is only 776 kb (less than 1 mb) it should upload quickly and show OK on a smart phone. That smaller size is still bigger than most computer screens (1920x1080)

I needed the remote shutter feature and Snapbridge wouldn't get her done. A got a CamFi and it works wonderfully and uploads images to my tablet quickly.

Snapbridge - the worst. I gave up on Snapbridge and went to CamFi. It's easy to set up. A dongle attaches to your camera and you operate from a tablet or smart phone. (I use a 4 year iPad). Good focus, reasonably quick response. It works just like the live view on my Nikon D5600 or D7500 - focus is set where I touch on the tablet. The photo then uploads automatically and almost instantly to my tablet.

Save a bundle, get Yongnuo YN EF 50mm f/1.8 for $68 (amazon). It's a terrific lens and will get you quality photos.

Love those shots.

While I haven't used the D7200, I can tell you that I chose the D7500 for the sensor. It's the same sensor as D500, and while it's a slightly smaller image than the 7200, it's a much better photograph- in low light.
I shoot a lot wildlife, in the woods or at dawn where I need a 2000th of second. I upgraded from the D5600 and it's a very worthwhile upgrade.

If, on the other hand, you only shoot weddings, family gatherings, or mid-day scenes, you'll probably get the same images out of either camera. The 7200 is 2015 tech, and the 7500 2017 tech. That may mean something.

I have one and l like it a lot. It's my go to lens when I'm not after wildlife. It's pretty quick and has been pretty dependable. I did have to send for repairs after dropping it and Tamron had it back in less than a week in tip-top shape. I use it with D7500 and D5600.

Here's a photo I took with it @27mm

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-532597-1.html

Killdeer are plentiful in Massachusetts. When nesting they have a fantastic tail display to distract photographers from their nest. They nest near any body of of water on the ground. They don't kill deer, their call just sounds like 'killdeer.'

The silly commercial of the couple in separate bathtubs has been aired for something like 15 years, it's just seemed to pigeons at bath and they looked so cozy . . .

"When the moment is right, why pause to take a pill
. . . . . .Cialis"

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For every hundred shots I take, 5 go in to the folder called keepers. The best shot is seldom the first shot of any creature in nature, but not until the guy behind the camera has a chance to think behind the camera, something like, 'Oh, this little finch want to pose for me, that its, compose it right, focus, now birdie smile at the camera'
1 in 20 are keepers so I take a hundred a day. Bad . . . no just excited about what will happen in the next 20th of a second.

Facing the same question a couple months ago, I went for the D7500 and I'm amazed at it's low light capabilities. It's an amazing sensor and a big step forward.

The results surprised me. if I counted right:
A - 12.5
B - 5
C - 14.5

B was the source for A and C. B's washed out sky was at fault and ruining a good shot, but is representative of my most challenging frustration, photographing on cloudy days is great for bringing out the details of an egrets feathering, but awful for colorless skies.

Topaz one click presets remarkably improved the appeal.

My preference is photo I did using just PS working with just raw file and a few minor adjustments (page 2).

Thanks everyone.

Thanks everyone.

Here's the best view I have of this photo. From the original raw file, I lightened the shadow and nudged the saturation slider a bit - I think that's all the adjustment needed.

The best photo is one that is taken well. The eagle was sitting in heavy shade (92 degrees at 10 AM who could blame him), a little sunbeam highlighted his eyes.

I've followed his parents as they began nesting in February, incubated during March, and this 12 week old fledgling flew for the first time just a week before.

I think I'll skip purchasing Topaz. the trial was was worth the effort.

Thanks again

Thank you everyone. You helped me with a decision - the best photo starts with one that was taken well, and adjusted the least. In the test, B was Photoshop output that I used to test evaluate - and nearly everyone thought it was the least liked. So Topaz can help a poor photo, but seldom is a poor photo worth salvage.

Here's the original, from the original raw file, with just a shadow adjustment. I think it's a good photo.

I've watched his parents since February, in March as they incubated the egg, hatching April 4th. This 13 week old fedgling flew for the first time 8 days before this was shot. It's been a privilege to watch him grow.

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