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Jun 18, 2017 12:47:39   #
Henning wrote:
Thanks for your time and your advice. I will certainly follow it. I already have done a lot of research and just needed to talk to somebody who already owns the D7200 as I was not 100% sure. I just needed that final assurance. All the best from a cold Cape Town in South Africa.


REPLY NUMBER 2: As a very satisfied D7200 owner, I admit that my opinion may be a WEE BIT biased! :) However, I'll send you a Father's Day present from Chi-Town:
Just google Nikon D7200 Reviews and see what pops up on the menu page: you'll get great reviews from various sources.
Scroll down to the camera review from Ken Rockwell, and prepare to be amazed!
Signing off for now...
---Greenmachine

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Jun 18, 2017 12:21:07   #
Henning wrote:
Thanks for your time and your advice. I will certainly follow it. I already have done a lot of research and just needed to talk to somebody who already owns the D7200 as I was not 100% sure. I just needed that final assurance. All the best from a cold Cape Town in South Africa.


Glad to help......Wow! All the way from South Africa! Send us some pix!
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Jun 18, 2017 11:47:18   #
Henning wrote:
Thanks for your reply. Seeing that you know the camera very well, may I ask if you think it will be suitable to take photo's at indoor church functions like seminars and bazaars which is normally held in the church hall. Do you think it will do better than the D5100 in this regard? Currently I use a Tamron Di II 18-200 (F/3.5-6.3) on the D5100. Will it work for the D7200 as well?


Glad to add my 3 cents!

The 7200 has 24 MPs and so it also has excellent indoor low ISO capabilities, probably better than your older D5100 (which is also a great camera by the way):
Even if you have to bump up the ISO to 6400 inside the church (which I have done often) your pix will be OK, and U should be fine with that Tamron lens..I use the Nikon 18-140 kit lens
that came with my 7200, so that's my main lens. When your cash-flow improves, consider getting a prime lens of 35mm or 50mm for those low light indoor shots!
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Jun 18, 2017 11:12:33   #
Gene51 wrote:
Sunny 16 maybe? When taking pictures outdoors in the sun, at F16 your shutter speed will be the reciprocal of the ISO. So if you are using ISO 500, your shutter speed will be 1/500. If you are shooting at a beach or in snow, use F22. If it is bright overcast, use F11, heavy overcast F8, and so on.


GREAT CALL! Yes, I think the poster was probably thinking about the Sunny 16 photo settings...you're right on target wioth this info, it is very useful!

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Jun 18, 2017 11:05:57   #
Henning wrote:
I also have the D5100 but I am not sure if an upgrade to the D7200 is worth the cost. What is your experience in this regard?


I'm a freelance photographer here in the Windy City:
To go along with my 750 FX camera, I also have the 7200 and it's s FANTASTIC DX camera, lightweight and great for action/outdoor/landscape shots...Consider getting a REFURBISHED model if $$$ is tight.
You won't be disappointed!
Keep us posted on your decision ---Greenmachine
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Jun 13, 2017 10:59:51   #
Kfallsfotoman wrote:
I'm in sort of same issue
I have a D90 that I bought new (2008)
Still works good - but feel it is time to move ahead.
The D500 - that has been recommended is a great camera! But a body runs about $1700

I'm considering a D7100 body at about $700

You might consider renting a body first and see if upgrade is worth it to you - 7000 series body rents for $50-60 for a week.


Good advice about possibly renting 7000 series body: the 7100 and my 7200 are pretty much the same, and both have in-camera flashes, which the 500 does not; but
the 500 has a touch screen which is an attractive feature and I believe has better video capabilities: there-in lies the big price jump! :sm24
---Greenmachine:
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Jun 13, 2017 10:42:04   #
dreff wrote:
I have a crop sensor camera that has been discontinued. I am mostly interested in sharp, clear landscape and wildlife photography without having to pack the weight of an FX and buy new lenses. I currently have a 16-85(3.5), 70-300(4.5), and 135mm(1.8) lenses, all Nikkor. Any recommendations for a DX upgrade?


I saw the other posted suggestions: I agree that the 7200 and 500 are both great DX cameras...
I have a 7200, which is less expensive, and you can look into a refurbished model if $$$ is really tight
Good luck and keep us posted on your decision!
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Jun 12, 2017 13:18:54   #
Dan De Lion wrote:
Of course keep the 7100.

It is a great alternative to the TC 1.4 mk III (cost $500.)

It is a backup to the 750.

It makes the new 24-120 into an interesting 35-180 and a 70-200 into a 105-300...

It has the same control/menu layout as the 750.

It is a solid, reliable camera that uses the same lenses and batteries as the 750.

With it you can work with two different lenses without having to change lenses.

Your going to love the D750 / 24-120. IMO it is the finest general use camera Nikon makes. Or for that matter that anyone makes. A totally professional body and lens!

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AMEN!
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Jun 12, 2017 11:28:29   #
iyernat wrote:
Folks. I am in the process of selling all my photo gear and will end up keeping only the D7100 with a 50mm prime lens. I am doing all this to defray the cost of of D750 which I have convinced myself that I must have. I had not realized the value of the gear I am selling and I believe the money recouped from all the equipment I am selling on ebay will be almost enough to buy the D750 with 24-120 kit. I was going to put the D7100 body on ebay but now I feel I do not truly need to sell the D7100. The key question is - whether there is any use of a second camera which is a DX ?
Folks. I am in the process of selling all my phot... (show quote)


Good question, and you're preachin to the choir here..I had a 7100DX and then moved up to a 7200 (VERY SIMILAR) before making the decision like you're doing to go FF with the 750..GREAT camera!
However, I held on to my 7200 as a back up because I already had several DX lenses..my thought is that you ALWAYS need a backup camera, in case something happens to one or the other: You'll find
yourself using thate 750 for most indoor low light situations, but you 7100 might be your best choice for outdoor/action shots: U have the best of both worlds!
Your biggest choices will be saving some $$$ and getting some more quality lenses for the 750, including a prime lens or longer range zoom lens, even if you have to go the refurbished route...
Good luck and enjoy that 750, and keep us posted! ---Greenmachine
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Jun 11, 2017 13:28:13   #
yssirk123 wrote:
What is the advantage of the DF over other Nikon full frames? I know owners seem to love this camera.


The DF is more of a classic "old school" Nikon model, more lightweight, comes in silver and the features may not be as modern as the newer FF cameras
but as U say, the DF owners really LOVE it! You can google it and see the specs and reviews...I once considered the DX but chose the 750 instead!
---Greenmachine
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Jun 11, 2017 11:10:02   #
edazz wrote:
I bought two Nikon D810 cameras cameras a few months ago with the intention of shooting weddings once again, but since then, I decided not to. I dont know whether or not hold on to the second unused camera is a good idea or not because of possible detioration. other than the batteries is there a problem with keeping it or shoud I sell it? I really don't need two cameras.


A backup camera is always good if you're a pro or making $$$ with your camera: U never know when one camera will fail or be unusable for any reason. You've got a great FF camera,
but a good backup up would be a refurbished 7100 or 7200 DX camera. I'm a freelancer and I have a 750 and a 7200, and I feel comfortable with having the best of BOTH worlds!

Good luck, and let us know what you decide to do! --Greenmachine
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Jun 5, 2017 17:36:40   #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Completely incorrect. I have a Tamron 24 - 70 for my D810 and focus is tack sharp.


I'm right there with you on that: That super-sharp Tamron 24-70 is my walk-around lens for my D750, and I was also able to stumble on a refurbished Tamron 90mm macro prime lens
that I use mostly for portraits, so I iz a happy camper! I still love my 7200 though...
---Greenmachine
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Jun 5, 2017 17:30:19   #
VladNYC wrote:
Great. I decided ... Tamron G2. Thanks, folks.


Congrats on your decision..send us some pix with your new lens!
---Greenmachine
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Jun 5, 2017 11:26:55   #
RickL wrote:
I have a D7000 dx and also a D810. The detail with the 810 is amazing. Tony Northrup tested similar models and says that it is by far the premier camera. I shoot 80%nature and the rest landscape. I am also very pleased with its low light capabilities


No argument at all that the 810 is hands down the best camera between the two for nature and landscape photography...but I was also thinking the poster could save $$$ getting the 750,
and then be putting that saved cash toward the lens(es) he will have to purchase...
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Jun 5, 2017 11:12:16   #
VladNYC wrote:
Hello guys,
Could you help me with a suggestion? I have a D7100 and I'm gonna switch to FM ( new D750 or used D810).
I've found a deal Nikon 70-200 VRII for 1300$, but new Tamron G2 is 1399$. The price is pretty much the same.
Which one is better?
I appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.


You'll probably get a bunch of comments on this, so I'll throw my 3 cents in as well! I have as 7200 which is very similar to the 7100 and decided to go full frame, knowing that I
would also have to invest in some new FX lenses: My camera tech let me experiment with both the 750 and the 810 for a weekend, and although they were BOTH fantastic cameras,
I decided to go for the 750, which is more lightweight and feels better in my hands and menu controls are just like the 7100/7200 models including the in-camera flash if that concerns you.
However, I will say the 810 with its 36 Mps has the better video capabilities and would be better for action/sports/wildlife photography. I do a lot of portrait work and indoor low-light/high ISO stuff, and the 750 seemed to
better in that regard so I chose a refurbished D750. All that being said, I hear a new model is on the horizon for the 810, although it will be more expensive. Google them both and read the reviews if you
can't physically test them out first: Good luck, and keep us posted on your decision.... ---Greenmachine
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