I shoot mostly landscape and portraits. Lots of travel photography.

Sorry, D500 is available refurbished for $1350.

I bought a Nikon D7000 in 2011. I am now ready to make another purchase. I have a limited budget and have saved up $1200. I have both DX and FX lenses. My two plans are as follows. All lenses aside from the 24-70 are Nikon.

#1 Buy a refurbished D500 and have the ability to use all my lenses.

#2 Buy a new or refurbished D750 to go along with (50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.8, 105mm 2.8, Sigma 24-70 2.8, 70-300 4.5-5.6 VR. Give the D7000 along with (35mm 1.8 DX, 18-140 DX to an aspiring photographer)

I will be left with a Nikon 12-24 f4 that I may attempt to sell in an attempt to gather money for a new FX lens purchase.

The D750 is available new for $1295 and $1050 refurbished. D750 is available refurbished for $1350.

Lastly, Rumor is a new D760 is on the way. Will the prices for the D750 drop further?

I know that a lot of talented and intelligent photographers use this site and are willing to help in a constructive way. In advance Thank You.

Welcome from 200 miles North.

I own a Nikon 12-24 and enjoy using it on various subjects. Classic cars, hand crafted boats, city streets as well as landscapes. The one lesson I learned is when you think you are too close —— Move closer.
I believe it is the lens that allows me to be the most expressive.
Don’t give up on it.

I pre purchased a Nikon D 7000 when it first was announced and soon after purchased a Sigma 24-70 2.8. The Sigma soon became my favorite. I am still using both but I am now ready for a new camera.

I recently purchased an 85mm 1.8 Nikon for my D 7000 and find it is exceptionally sharp. I was surprised at how effective it was at a Cirque du Soleil event in Montreal.

Since there are no atheists in a fox hole the next best thing is a prayer for your health and safety.

I will be glad to pick you up at Manchester New Hampshire airport and have you stay with us. Bring your camera, lots to photograph in the Great North Woods.

Back in the 1970's my first SLR was a Canon AT-1 with a 50mm 1.8. I later purchased a 50mm 1.4 and thought it was outstanding.

I have made numerous purchases from Hunt's in Manchester, New Hampshire and have recommended the store to others. Knowledgeable,professional and friendly.

They often go on sale for $59.00

National Geographic has on line courses called "The Great Courses". Joel Sartone has one called Fundamentals of Photography which is very helpful. The courses go on sale from time to time making them very reasonable. Take a look.

http://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses

Timberfalls, This is a very well written easy to understand answer. I wish more people on this forum answered questions as effective as you. You described a common mistake many people make with the update. Thanks.

Canon AT-1. My brother in law was a professional photographer and recommend a manual camera to learn what photography was all about.