Upgrading from Nikon D7100 to D7200 worth it? I have a Nikon d7100 and was wondering if it is worth upgrading to the 7200. Will,I get sharper photos, better low light? In general is...

Donkas1946 Loc: Southern NH

I have a Nikon d7100 and was wondering if it is worth upgrading to the 7200. Will,I get sharper photos, better low light? In general is it worth it? Not completely thrilled with the low light results of the 7100. Thanks in advance.

Macronaut Loc: Redondo Beach,Ca.

Donkas1946 wrote:

I have a Nikon d7100 and was wondering if it is worth upgrading to the 7200. Will,I get sharper photos, better low light? In general is it worth it? Not completely thrilled with the low light results of the 7100. Thanks in advance.

If low light is the main concern, I would suggest researching various full frame options. IMHO, there is not enough difference between the 7100/7200 to justify going that route.

BTW, I get extremely sharp images on my 7100 and sharpness will not be any better on the 7200. Perhaps you may need to consider better glass?

Donkas1946 Loc: Southern NH

I guess il'll have to,consider better glass, right now most of what I am using is the 70-300. Also the focus point seems to jump after the photo is taken. Don't know if that is a problem of the lens or camera or if it is normal. Doesn't seem to affect the picture. Thanks for the response.

Macronaut wrote:

If low light is the main concern, I would suggest researching various full frame options. IMHO, there is not enough difference between the 7100/7200 to justify going that route.

BTW, I get extremely sharp images on my 7100 and sharpness will not be any better on the 7200. Perhaps you may need to consider better glass?

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Image quality of the D7200 is IDENTICAL to the D7100. The only significant upgrade is the processor which allows for a bigger and faster buffer file transfer.

TonyP Loc: New Zealand

Donkas1946 wrote:

I guess il'll have to,consider better glass, right now most of what I am using is the 70-300. Also the focus point seems to jump after the photo is taken. Don't know if that is a problem of the lens or camera or if it is normal. Doesn't seem to affect the picture. Thanks for the response.

Ive just been watching an interview with Jack Dykinga (Pullitzer prize winning photographer).
He states that many sensors on high end Canon and Nikon cameras, now exceed the capability of the glass available.
I always grin a bit when I see someone here spend big bucks to get a D810 and then couple it with a cheapish lens.
The high end sensors will emphasis the failings of the lens.
When I swap my 24-70 2.8 for the 70-300 3.5 (all I can afford), the difference is very noticeable.
The D7100 is a very capable camera and really only shows how good it is when you put good glass on the front.

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Donkas1946 wrote:

I guess il'll have to,consider better glass, right now most of what I am using is the 70-300. Also the focus point seems to jump after the photo is taken. Don't know if that is a problem of the lens or camera or if it is normal. Doesn't seem to affect the picture. Thanks for the response.

You can lock the focus point so that it doesn't jump around. Control is on the back of the camera labeled"L".

Donkas1946 Loc: Southern NH

Thank you all for the responses, I'll,go,to my local camera shop today and try another zoom lens on this and see what happens. What I meant by the focus point moving is that when the shutter releases it appears and feels like the interior working of the lens moves due to shutter shock but doesn't effect the outcome of the photo. Thanks again! As usual you all have been very helpful.

nimbushopper wrote:

You can lock the focus point so that it doesn't jump around. Control is on the back of the camera labeled"L".

Ctrclckws

The differences between the D7200 and the D7100 do not justify upgrading for me.

The larger buffer for continuous shooting is the benefit that comes closest.

For low light, a D600/D610 or D750 with it's larger photosites would probably be better at 24 megapixels.

jimq Loc: Cape Cod, MA

If you have money to burn, an upgrade to FF would be the way to go. The 7200 just isn't an upgrade that gives you an upgrade that is worth the bucks.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

I would also experiment with the ISO settings if you have not already done so.

Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

Used a friends 7100 to try and bought 7200 just cos it was latest model. No difference in image quality so if you do not need bigger buffer save ya cash. Both the 7100 and my 7200 showed remarkable differences depending on quality of glass used. Use a cheap lens like the kit lenses and you get so so results. Couple it to a prime lens and the difference will astound you in sharpness and color.
Keep ya camera buy some glass.

Mark7829 Loc: Calfornia

Donkas1946 wrote:

I have a Nikon d7100 and was wondering if it is worth upgrading to the 7200. Will,I get sharper photos, better low light? In general is it worth it? Not completely thrilled with the low light results of the 7100. Thanks in advance.

Nooooo. It is not the equipment. It is the photographer. While the sensor is important the lens is a major part of sharpness. Low light issues, likely it is technique!!! Rather than invest in new, invest in yourself!!! Take classes, workshops, seminars, join a local photography club. Learn composition and light and how to post process properly!!!

If you think it is the camera, here are some award winning iPhone pics!!!

http://www.ippawards.com/2015-winning-photographs/

Have fun!

heyjoe Loc: cincinnati ohio

No

ABJanes Loc: Jersey Boy now Virginia

I noticed your interests "Wildlife and action photography, softball, cycling" If these interests tie into your low light requirement, I would think many here might suggest renting a 70-200MM f2.8. What are your low light subjects?

Donkas1946 wrote:

I have a Nikon d7100 and was wondering if it is worth upgrading to the 7200. Will,I get sharper photos, better low light? In general is it worth it? Not completely thrilled with the low light results of the 7100. Thanks in advance.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

The D7200 has 12 more focus point, a larger buffer and a slightly upgraded processor. Those are essentially the differences between the two. In my opinion, if you already have the D7100, it's really not worth "upgrading" to the D7200. If you had the D7000, I'd say yes. My advice is to spend that difference in price on good glass, preferably a good prime.