Nikon d7200 vs d500
Aug 19, 2016 06:34:18 #
orrie smith wrote:
I presently use a Nikon d7200 for wildlife and action photography. I have been looking and researching the d500. I would like the opinions of those who have purchased and used the d500. Is it worth upgrading the d7200 to the d500, and, in your opinion, Why? Thank you in advance for your input.
I own a D500 but have never owned a D7200. I did, however, own a Canon 7D mark 11 and, as far as I'm concerned, can honestly say the D500 outshines the 7D mark 11 for wildlife photography. It is lighter, seems to focus faster and more accurately and I find it ergonomically superior. It has a far greater number of focusing points and I love the way it handles. This is my first Nikon and I an very pleased I decided to spend the extra instead of buying another Canon 7D mark 11. I am achieving over 90% in focus BIF images with the D500 against 75% with the 7D mark 11 and a far greater number of dragonflies in flight are in focus. I used to have a Canon 100 - 400mm L IS 11 fitted to the 7D mark 11 and though brilliant, it did make my arms ache after a while. I use a Nikkor 300mm f4 PF VR + 1.4 TC 111 on my D500 and can hold it up to my eye for simply ages without it becoming tiring.
Aug 19, 2016 06:42:52 #
orrie smith wrote:
I presently use a Nikon d7200 for wildlife and action photography. I have been looking and researching the d500. I would like the opinions of those who have purchased and used the d500. Is it worth upgrading the d7200 to the d500, and, in your opinion, Why? Thank you in advance for your input.
Tough call, but for the differences involved, I would probably go for the D7200. I just wish it had a flip-out screen.
http://snapsort.com/compare/Nikon-D500-vs-Nikon-D7200/detailed
Aug 19, 2016 07:00:49 #
I changed from a D7100 to a D500 The D500 is a better camera Less noise in the higher ISO range, 10 fps etc I am now down to the D500 for Nature and the D810 for Landscapes
Aug 19, 2016 07:22:54 #
Aug 19, 2016 07:24:17 #
Aug 19, 2016 07:46:15 #
orrie smith wrote:
I presently use a Nikon d7200 for wildlife and action photography. I have been looking and researching the d500. I would like the opinions of those who have purchased and used the d500. Is it worth upgrading the d7200 to the d500, and, in your opinion, Why? Thank you in advance for your input.
I use a D810, D7200 and D500. I must admit that since getting the D500, the other two seldom leave my cabinet. They are all great cameras but for my sort of photography, which is primarily birds, the D500 is just better.
Aug 19, 2016 07:49:18 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
orrie smith wrote:
I presently use a Nikon d7200 for wildlife and action photography. I have been looking and researching the d500. I would like the opinions of those who have purchased and used the d500. Is it worth upgrading the d7200 to the d500, and, in your opinion, Why? Thank you in advance for your input.
10 FPS. You may not think this a big thing. But 10 FPS gives you at least 4 more per second every second. When that Great Blue Heron is bringing in a stick to the nest it gives you about 4 more chances per second to get the shot. 4 more frames per second every second can sometimes make a BIG difference, besides that, the D500 has the same focusing system that the D5 has, plus, the D7200 does not have Group Auto Focus, the D500, D5, D4s, D4, D750, and the D810 all have Group Auto Focus, You pick the center spot, Nikon puts four additional spots just around that one, keep your bird in that zone and the bird and it's eyes will be in focus. Big difference you ask? My keep rate went from about 70% with the D7200 to over 96% with the D500, D750, and D4s with Group Auto Focus. If you respond to this post I will not get it for some reason, I have notified Administration but still I will not get reply's, hope my post helps you out.
Aug 19, 2016 08:09:28 #
Indrajeet Singh wrote:
...for my sort of photography, which is primarily birds, the D500 is just better.
That's what I've heard, "The D500 is for the birds."
Aug 19, 2016 08:30:13 #
jerryc41 wrote:
That's what I've heard, "The D500 is for the birds."
It's alway good to start the day with a chuckle. Thanks Jerry.
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Aug 19, 2016 08:44:01 #
orrie smith wrote:
I presently use a Nikon d7200 for wildlife and action photography. I have been looking and researching the d500. I would like the opinions of those who have purchased and used the d500. Is it worth upgrading the d7200 to the d500, and, in your opinion, Why? Thank you in advance for your input.
I haven't used either but have read the reviews. From what I read unless you need a super high frame rate the D7200 takes the same images.
Having had and dumped a D7000 because of the buttons and unreadable green screen (that both have) I do like the lighted buttons of the D500. I hate having two different card slots, though (as on my D800).
Aug 19, 2016 08:45:30 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
orrie smith wrote:
I presently use a Nikon d7200 for wildlife and action photography. I have been looking and researching the d500. I would like the opinions of those who have purchased and used the d500. Is it worth upgrading the d7200 to the d500, and, in your opinion, Why? Thank you in advance for your input.
People have a very bad habit to getting new stuff with out thinking if they really need it or not. That's the way every company doing business to make money.
You buy what you need, if the new one can offer you something you need that you could not get from the one you're using now, then go get the new one, if not, just stay with the old one.
Aug 19, 2016 09:04:22 #
Jerrin1 wrote:
I own a D500 but have never owned a D7200. I did, ... (show quote)
Welcome to the Nikon world.
Aug 19, 2016 09:11:29 #
I have and use a D7200 with an 18-300 and have obtained, what I would consider, pretty good to better than pretty good shots. Most of the "deletes" are operator error! I dipped into my kid's inheritance and purchased the D500 and Nikon's 200-500 lens. Before the D500 arrived I used the 200-500 on the 7200 and was impressed. However, the D500 and 200-500 combo is incredible for wildlife! The focus is so fast and images so sharp it is almost like cheating. If we had a really skilled operator it would, I am sure, be even better! I know this thread isn't about the D500/200-500 combination, but to advise, it should come with a sherpa!
Aug 19, 2016 09:15:36 #
For general travel I take the D7200 instead of the D500. That pop up flash sure is handy at times!
Aug 19, 2016 09:52:26 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
ggttc wrote:
I have mixed feelings on the subject. Would I like... (show quote)
Ditto, I will stick to my d7200 for now, with my d7000 as back up. Extremely happy with the d7200.
Duane
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