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Oct 29, 2016 04:26:04   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
authorizeduser wrote:
I currently have a low mileage like new Nikon D300. I have used it for almost 2 years and have for the most part been happy. Now I am in a position to make a change. I have been eyeing a refurbished Nikon D7200. The specs look great and it is 24MP vs my current 12MP plus much cleaner ISO. However I have had a retired photographer friend recommend I invest in a better lens and keep the Nikon D300. He says I do not need 24MP. Now I do not know what to think. I can do a nice lens or a new body, not both.

Any guidance here would be appreciate.
I currently have a low mileage like new Nikon D300... (show quote)

Your a big boy now! If you want it get it!!!!

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Oct 29, 2016 19:35:20   #
tnste Loc: New Westminster, BC
 
Apaflo wrote:
The really simple, and best, answer is "get the D7200".


I am not familiar with Nikon as my Camera gear is Canon. However, in this case I would tend to agree with you and I think the person should upgrade to either the D500 or the D7200.
I am in a similar situation and am considering upgrading my Canon 7D with 13,200 actuations to the Canon 7D Mark II (body only). I am sitting on the fence as to what to do. One photo store gave me a good price of $1689 CDN and about $450 for my 7D with Battery grip. After reading a lot of reviews I am still confused. Some say to keep the 7D (18.1 mp). Other felt the upgrade was worth it for the added features. If I do get the 7D Mark II I would keep the 7D as a backup. I have a good selection of lenses; 15-85 mm, 70-200 L series IS f4 lens, 50 mm f1.4 lens, sigma 10-20mm; Canon 100 mm L series macro lens, Sigma 150 - 500 mm lens. I also have a Panasonic FZ 1000 camera I use for travel or when I don't want to lug around my heavy Canon 7D.
I would appreciate opinions from others as to what they feel I should do.
Tim

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Oct 29, 2016 19:58:36   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
tnste wrote:
I am not familiar with Nikon as my Camera gear is Canon. However, in this case I would tend to agree with you and I think the person should upgrade to either the D500 or the D7200.
I am in a similar situation and am considering upgrading my Canon 7D with 13,200 actuations to the Canon 7D Mark II (body only). I am sitting on the fence as to what to do. One photo store gave me a good price of $1689 CDN and about $450 for my 7D with Battery grip. After reading a lot of reviews I am still confused. Some say to keep the 7D (18.1 mp). Other felt the upgrade was worth it for the added features. If I do get the 7D Mark II I would keep the 7D as a backup. I have a good selection of lenses; 15-85 mm, 70-200 L series IS f4 lens, 50 mm f1.4 lens, sigma 10-20mm; Canon 100 mm L series macro lens, Sigma 150 - 500 mm lens. I also have a Panasonic FZ 1000 camera I use for travel or when I don't want to lug around my heavy Canon 7D.
I would appreciate opinions from others as to what they feel I should do.
Tim
I am not familiar with Nikon as my Camera gear is ... (show quote)


Unless you really NEED 10 FPS, If I were you, I would be looking more towards an 80D. Keep the 7D only if you think you absolutely need it - IMO.

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Oct 29, 2016 22:43:19   #
romanticf16 Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
 
authorizeduser wrote:
I currently have a low mileage like new Nikon D300. I have used it for almost 2 years and have for the most part been happy. Now I am in a position to make a change. I have been eyeing a refurbished Nikon D7200. The specs look great and it is 24MP vs my current 12MP plus much cleaner ISO. However I have had a retired photographer friend recommend I invest in a better lens and keep the Nikon D300. He says I do not need 24MP. Now I do not know what to think. I can do a nice lens or a new body, not both.

Any guidance here would be appreciate.
I currently have a low mileage like new Nikon D300... (show quote)


What size enlargements do you produce? Do you want to shoot sports and take 10 shot bursts? Answer these two questions first. Then study the features of each camera to see which fits your needs. Upgraded optics will work on either body.

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Oct 31, 2016 08:40:57   #
authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan
 
amfoto1 wrote:
You didn't tell us what lens(es) you have now... so it's hard to say if your friend is correct or not. Often a lens upgrade can be a better use of money, rather than a new camera body. However, that depends upon what you have now. If your lens is already a pretty good one, you might be better served spending your money on the camera.

D300 was a fairly high specification camera, in it's day (now about 8 years old, if memory serves). It's essentially a "step above" the series of the D7200. The D500 is comparable series to D300.

If you don't print big or do a lot of low light/high ISO work, the D300 might continue to meet your needs well. But if you want higher resolution (which might also "demand" better lenses), and higher usable ISOs, then the D7200 could be a fine replacement or complement to your D300.
You didn't tell us what lens(es) you have now... s... (show quote)


I have a Nikon D300 with a 40 year old manual lens. Sigma 28mm 2.8 mini. I get some nice shots with this manual lens. I get less out of focus photos using a manual lens.
I had a Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX DG HSM and focus on that lens was unpredictable but I have read that this lens issues from the very start. I bought the Sigma because I got the lens, hood and case, all look like they were never used, for $50. I like manual, so long as you are not in a hurry. The hardest part for me was remembering to set the aperture via the lens. If I get the D7200, will probably pick up an auto focus lens but will never sell the little Sigma mini.


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Oct 31, 2016 10:08:48   #
Apaflo Loc: Anchorage, Alaska
 
authorizeduser wrote:
I have a Nikon D300 with a 40 year old manual lens. Sigma 28mm 2.8 mini. I get some nice shots with this manual lens. I get less out of focus photos using a manual lens.
I had a Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX DG HSM and focus on that lens was unpredictable but I have read that this lens issues from the very start. I bought the Sigma because I got the lens, hood and case, all look like they were never used, for $50. I like manual, so long as you are not in a hurry. The hardest part for me was remembering to set the aperture via the lens. If I get the D7200, will probably pick up an auto focus lens but will never sell the little Sigma mini.

I have a Nikon D300 with a 40 year old manual lens... (show quote)

Do yourself, and your photography, a big favor... get a used or refurbished D7200 and a used or refurbed lens. Check out what keh.com might have.

The difference with a current body and a good AF lens will just astound you!

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Oct 31, 2016 11:29:40   #
GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI
 
Apaflo wrote:
Do yourself, and your photography, a big favor... get a used or refurbished D7200 and a used or refurbed lens. Check out what keh.com might have.

The difference with a current body and a good AF lens will just astound you!


I think this is good advice 👌🏽

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Oct 31, 2016 11:37:07   #
DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
 
I purchased a D500 primarily for the 10 fps it allows. I have found that I really like it a lot.
Rongnongno wrote:
Get the D500. You preserve your investment in lens(es) AND get an outstanding camera.

I upgrade my D300 to the D500 and, well, I almost like it better than my D800e.

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