ISO
Dec 22, 2016 11:21:58 #
A little help please. I currently own a Nikon D7000 which I'm pretty happy with. I shoot mostly outdoors in decent light. Every once in a while I'll take some night shots using a tripod. I'm contemplating upgrading to the D7200 mainly because I want to be able to make larger prints (larger than 20 X 30) and the image quality theoretically should be better. Everything I've been reading about the D7200 makes a big deal of the better high ISO performance of the D7200. If I'm using a tripod for any night time shots, (non moving objects) how big of a deal would the better ISO be? I can still leave the ISO at 200 if using a tripod, and adjust shutter speed and aperture manually, so what's the big advantage of better high ISO performance if I'm not going to be using it? If I can make a significantly larger print with better image quality with the D7200 then it might be worth it to upgrade, other wise probably not. Any help would be appreciated.
Dec 22, 2016 11:31:32 #
Welcome to UHH. Sounds like you have GAS. Gear acquisition syndrome. In my humble opinion you can achieve the results you want with your D7000 by controlling your ISO at 100 for evening images. Make a test shot and get it printed. Then decide. Happy Holidays
mntnmn wrote:
A little help please. I currently own a Nikon D700... (show quote)
Dec 22, 2016 11:33:27 #
Dec 22, 2016 11:36:49 #
The D7200 will provide better IQ at higher ISOs (roughly above 800). But if you don't need higher ISOs then stay with the D7000. I doubt that you'd notice a difference at 200.
Dec 22, 2016 11:44:42 #
Dec 22, 2016 14:46:29 #
mntnmn wrote:
Thanks. I kind of thought I knew the answer, but it's nice to hear it from others!
The real difference is in the print lab you choose. I've printed out absolutely stunning and absolutely crappy 13x19 images on a Canon Pro-100. Consequently going to an uber quality lab like Bay Photo, I've gotten unbelievable wide format panoramas.
Dec 22, 2016 15:17:35 #
Nikon recently had D7200 refurbs on sale for $699. Check to see if that's still the case. Nikonusa.com. My D7000 is my second camera and I was tempted myself. The D7200 when combined with telephoto lenses is a superb combination.
Dec 22, 2016 15:24:21 #
mntnmn wrote:
A little help please. I currently own a Nikon D700... (show quote)
You won't see a difference at ISO 200, and possibly even 400. Larger prints actually require a lower ppi than smaller prints.
This is an excellent guide to what you need in terms of image resolution, which is based on human visual acuity, viewing distances and print sizes:
http://www.photokaboom.com/photography/learn/printing/resolution/1_printing_ppi_flow_chart.htm
Keep in mind that Apple has iPhone billboards that were taken with the iPhone's camera, and 4K digital movie theaters are 8.8 mp.
Dec 23, 2016 05:47:28 #
mntnmn wrote:
A little help please. I currently own a Nikon D700... (show quote)
I have the D7000 and the D7200, Go with the D7200 and never worry about high ISO.
This photo is in my Dark Basement ISO 16000 hand held.
Dec 23, 2016 06:03:01 #
mntnmn wrote:
A little help please. I currently own a Nikon D700... (show quote)
Still objects or moving objects, it's still a matter of just cleaner images with less noise! You are also concerned about motion blur (which there will be likely more at lower ISO's), but that is not the point!
Dec 23, 2016 06:35:48 #
speters wrote:
Still objects or moving objects, it's still a matter of just cleaner images with less noise! You are also concerned about motion blur (which there will be likely more at lower ISO's), but that is not the point!
Duh.
Dec 23, 2016 07:22:00 #
Dec 23, 2016 08:41:55 #
mntnmn wrote:
A little help please. I currently own a Nikon D700... (show quote)
As usual, I give my list of comparison sites. The D7000 was introduced six years ago. There have been improvements in technology since then. you can sell your D7000 on ebay or keep it as a second body.
Read comparisons and specs, and decide what features are important to you.
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu
Dec 23, 2016 08:59:08 #
For better photographs at higher ISOs you will need a noise reduction program. Topaz DeNoise is the best by far. Amazing results.
mntnmn wrote:
A little help please. I currently own a Nikon D700... (show quote)
Dec 23, 2016 09:35:34 #
mntnmn wrote:
A little help please. I currently own a Nikon D700... (show quote)
At ISO 200 you will not see much difference in noise.
If you are happy with 20x30 prints from your D7000, the D7200 should get you up to about 24x36. That's the good news. The bad news is that you might begin to notice issues with your current lens(es) and GAS might lead you to more expenditures.
I was totally satisfied with my D7000 for years. When I decided to move up to 24 MP I traded it for a D610. That was not a problem because I only had FX lenses.
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