Nikon DSLR Update (Page 2): There's always a better camera around the corner! You should, rather, get to know the camera you have, than to spend nervous energy on waiting for a...

rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA

DennisD wrote:

Hello fellow photographers and the many equipment ... (show quote)

There's always a better camera around the corner! You should, rather, get to know the camera you have, than to spend nervous energy on waiting for a replacement. There will ALWAYS be something better in the future!

Jim Bob

rmm0605 wrote:

There's always a better camera around the corner! You should, rather, get to know the camera you have, than to spend nervous energy on waiting for a replacement. There will ALWAYS be something better in the future!

You ain't never lied.

cthahn

Keep waiting. They are not going to tell you. I use a D200 and (2) D100. They still take good quality pictures.

avemal Loc: BALTIMORE

Go for the D500. Prices are coming down. It is the full package that this camera gives you.

rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA

Jim Bob wrote:

You ain't never lied.

I try not to!

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

rmorrison1116 wrote:

There's rumor of a D7500 that will have the same sensor as the D500, thus D7500. This new camera would be a step back in resolution, from 24 to 20 megapixels.

Not that that's a bad thing... there's a reason it's 20 and not 24... processing speed.

sathca Loc: Narragansett Rhode Island

Someone was looking at my 7100 when it was for sale and they said "I'm afraid it will be obsolete too soon". I said it's already obsolete depending on how you look at it! There is no "best" anything. Among the best, yes. But for what purpose and what do you get from the others that this doesn't have? It's looking me a car. Every year they come out with little improvements to the same model. Why wait? If you want dx then get the best dx you can afford now. Depending on your passion ( wildlife, landscape, portrait ) you may want a fx. Can you afford a d800 or the 52mp cannon? Is there t really going to make a difference in your photos? Personally I don't think I'll keep anything for ten years ( I might not live that long!), I'll always want some new feature and whether I get it or not will depend on whether the benefit fits my budget!

SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont

DennisD wrote:

Hello fellow photographers and the many equipment ... (show quote)

If you wait for the next upgrade, you may never buy a new camera! Look at the possible replacements, examine their specifications and reviews, and decide which ones have the features you need for your style of photography.

The D7000 is still a decent camera, so you are not lacking a whole lot. The real question is whether you want to stay with DX or move to FX? That is what I did, but instead of selling the D7000, I am keeping it to use along with my D810. But I prepared ahead of time for an FX camera by purchasing FX lenses. And my current plan is that when the D7000 stops working, I will probably replace it with another DX camera. Great for shooting wildlife with long lens!

As others have said, you can never know when a new version will be released, so rather than waiting and hoping, buy the best you can afford and be happy!
There are quite a few excellent choices, and the gap between DX and FX is getting smaller. The main thing is to have a camera that suits you and go out and have fun with it.

oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA

SusanFromVermont wrote:

If you wait for the next upgrade, you may never buy a new camera! ..., buy the best you can afford and be happy!

Don't buy to meet your needs of today; buy what you expect to grow into.

SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont

oldtigger wrote:

Don't buy to meet your needs of today; buy what you expect to grow into.

Definitely! That why buying the best you can afford is important. You won't outgrow it as quickly as you might if you "settled" for something less. It took me 5years before I was ready to get my next "upgrade"!

BebuLamar

oldtigger wrote:

Don't buy to meet your needs of today; buy what you expect to grow into.

I don't think I would grow any more. So what I buy today should be good for life except
1. It's broken.
2. Consumables like memory card and batteries can't be purchased or too expensive to buy.
3. The files format generated by the camera is no longer supported in a future computer.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

If the D7000 is not satisfying your needs you should update. Do not look for another D7000 series since all you need could be easily covered by the D500.
Do not waste your time calling Nikon for an update on new models because they keep the information secret.

Greenmachine Loc: Chicago, IL

I have a 7200 (traded up from 7100) and LOVE the camera! You may be able to find a refurbished body still under limited warranty, and the $$$ you save should go toward
a good Nikon DX lens or lenses..your camera person can guide you in that direction, if you're dealing with one..go for it, and GOOD LUCK!
---Greenmachine

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

The D7200 is a better option over the D7100. I'd pay the extra money to get it. And wait as well, unless you really need an update quickly. It would be about $200 more on refurbished models. Nikon is smart if the successor to the D7200 comes with the same sensor as the D500, 20.9 megapixels. The D500 is a prototype of the very expensive D5. Why not have a prototype of the D500. I understand it may come with 4K video. I don't think it will come with the XQD memory card slot though. The D7200 is nearly two years old, and as one person already predicted, I believe it will be out this year late. Among others. And it probably will not be cheap either. I'm guessing $1400-$1500. This newest model will be a very good sports and wildlife camera. Just like the D500. IMO.

SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont

BebuLamar wrote:

I don't think I would grow any more. So what I buy today should be good for life except
1. It's broken.
2. Consumables like memory card and batteries can't be purchased or too expensive to buy.
3. The files format generated by the camera is no longer supported in a future computer.

As long as we live, we are always learning and growing unless living like a hermit! And as long as you are enjoying photography, you can always improve.

1. Not sure why you say what you buy today is "broken".
2. Memory cards are reusable once formatted, and one battery comes with a new camera.
3. File formats tend to be updated in editing programs. And if you cannot upload RAW to your computer without an editing program, shoot in JPG!

Even if you never buy any more gear, have fun with what you have! Enjoyment and laughter are good for the soul.