larryim Loc: Ohio

I moved from the 7000 to the 7200 over a year ago and I don't regret the move at all!! The improved ISO capability was worth it alone, but there are other things that I like about it as well. I kept the 7000 as a backup and used it with a 28-300 (occasionally a 12-24) on it while traveling in Jasper, AB and other places in western US this summer, while keeping my 200-500 on the 7200. Upon returning, I decided that if I was going to use it this way, I should consider a full frame, so traded it and some other gear in to get a 750. From my initial impressions, I am going to like this setup. 7200 for birding and wildlife; 750 for landscape and grandkids pics! :-)

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

I would go for the 7200 good upgrade to the 7000 I upgraded the 7000 to the 7100 which was available at the time I then went to the D500

dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

UM, The D7100 also has 2 memory card slots. Yes the buffer is larger on the D7200 but, unless you are shooting sports or other targets that require fast continuous shooting, the D7100 does fine. I have two 64gb high speed cards for my D7100 and I also have two slightly (next speed below) 32gb cards as a backup. I carry one fully charged Nikon (brand) battery in the camera and a second fully charged Nikon battery as a backup. I have NEVER not been able to take sports, wildlife, automobile races, motorcycle races, Kite boarding etc. that would benefit from quick continuous shots. This not to say that I have never missed a shot but the shots missed were due to my stupidity in either not anticipating the shot or because I was focusing or just missed the shot. I could not, in all honesty, blame the camera speed (or buffer size) for a missed shot. I do have a Nikon D610 full frame camera, which has a larger buffer, and a D70s camera (which uses older (max 4gb) compact flash cards, and can not say that the larger buffer size has in anyway been an improvement to my photo skills. I rely heavily on the D7100 as my go to crop frame camera and constantly switch back and forth between it and the D610. (Note: I primarily keep a longer lens 70-300mm or 80-400mm lens on the D7100 and use a wider 50mm or 24-85mm on the D610)

Bear2 Loc: Southeast,, MI

I upgraded last April, but still kept an occasionally still use the D7000. The D7200 is awesome!
Do it!

Duane

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I use my D7000 along with my D610. I do not see a significant improvement in image quality comparing files between both bodies.
The D7200 has new technologies but the problem you are facing is if the new technologies will improve on your present images or if the D7200 has features that you find indispensable in your photography.
Many people have money to burn and they keep on updating periodically. It makes no sense to me updating when there will not be any quality improvement to my photography.
Go to a camera store and check the D7200 in your hands and pay attention to the features in camera that could make a difference in you photography. That will help you make a decision.

duck72 Loc: Laurel Ridge, PA

I had a D7000 for appx. three years. Liked it very much. When the D7200 came out, I decided to "upgrade" since, as others have said, it *is* an upgrade to the 7000, not so much to the 7100 other than more advanced processing and better buffer. It specifically addresses certain shortcomings I found in the D7000 such as: larger buffer, more megapixels, better, faster auto-focusing (when used), better image processing, better low-light performance, in-camera focusing motor, no anti-aliasing filter. I don't use or care about built-in Wi-Fi. In a nutshell, I am glad I got the D7200. I think you will be too should you decide to do so. (I don't shoot video often (ever) so can't address that area of comparison.) Refurbished from a *reputable source with a U.S. warranty* seems the way to go. Have fun with your new image capturer.

bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.

if you want it badly enough, we'll help you justify it. this week, to satisfy a special nee, I downgraded. of course i'm keeping all my gear.

NJphotodoc Loc: Now in the First State

Thanks to all for your input. All great ideas and suggestions and are gratefully appreciated. I'm most likely going to buy a 7200 refurb from one of the big 3 although I will most likely stick with Cameta since they have great post-sales support and they really helped out when my Tamron lens got sick (Tamron wanted $180 to fix it while still under warranty. Cameta said "WHAT!" and Tamron did the repair for free), Will also keep the 7000 because...
Now all I have to do is convince the Boss (aka She Who Must be Obeyed) that this is something I really need. If anyone has any thoughts on that, please let me know. The last time I said I wanted something, she went out and bought new drapes for the living room.

Kuzano

One point alone makes the deal better (but you could have gotten it in the 7100 too).

Nikon removed the low pass AA filtering in the D7100. So the D7000 has low pass AA filtering which smudges sharpness, causing you to deal with sharpness in post.

Removal of the low pass AA filter in both the D7100 and D7200 accomplishes a tangible increase in sharpness of the images.

I don't really care about all the other benefits as much as I care about image sharpness in the capture process.

jimmya Loc: Phoenix

My point of view: To me it wouldn't matter at all. If I have a camera I enjoy and get good results from then "don't fix it if it ain't broke".... but that's just my opinion. It's only "worth it" if it's worth it to you.

pmackd Loc: Alameda CA

I have the D7000 and a D7100, which like the D7200 has a 24 Mp sensor and no AA filter compared to D7000 with 16 Mp and an AA filter. The difference in resolution is significant especially if you do a lot of cropping, which I often do for wildlife, or if you make 20 x 30 inch prints or bigger for shots with varying light conditions. Upgrade if you can afford it, especially if you can afford to keep the D7000. I keep a macro lens on my D7000 for closeups, and a telephoto lens on the D7100 for wildlife.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

Oh yeah!! Having that second camera on trips is a lifesaver. Put a 28-300 on one and a 10-24 on another and you'll never change lenses, and if you're somewhere dusty, like Monument Valley, that can also keep your camera clean.

NJphotodoc Loc: Now in the First State

All good ideas. Thanks again!

boomer826 Loc: Florida gulf coast

You only live once, GO FOR IT !!!

NJphotodoc Loc: Now in the First State

Cracking open my piggy bank now :)