BebuLamar

A Nikon D7200. I just saw that it's on sale now for $799 and I believe it's the best price ever for a new one. You could get a used one for less but not a new one.If you want one don't wait too long.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

If you're looking for a low-light crop sensor camera, go with the D7500. It has the same low-light capability of the D500 and is less expensive. Since you're shooting landscape, you don't need the AF capability of the D500, which is the same as the D5. The D7500 has the same Expeed 5 processor and the same low-light capability of the D500. It's really an excellent camera. I bought one for my daughter at the suggestion of Steve Perry for normal usage and for sports. Both the D500 and D7500 are better low light cameras than Nikon's full frame cameras except for the D5, although the D850 can go to higher ISO's by adjusting the EV. Pull up the specs on the D7500 and you'll see it's twice as good as the D7200 and four times as good as the D810. The 7500 will go up to over ISO 51,000. I don't recommend that, but it's usefulness without noise is very good. For landscape, stick a f1.8 lens on it and it would be amazing.

CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT

Thanks! I will check it out

CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT

Thank you for the info and explanation ... I really appreciate...I have some research to do tonight!!

AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire

I agree on the D7200. If you're into an AFS system, it's currently the best available - I've seen used, good condition models under $700. You would need to upgrade to even more than 36 megapixels to achieve a noticeable increase in print resolution, and the D7200 has the identical software. It's a great camera.

Andy

CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT

Thanks Andy!

SteveR Loc: Michigan

FYI....My daughter regularly shoots at ISO 6000 with no discernible noise. She did try 12000 once, but noise could be seen. I have seen D500's shot at 10,000 (same as the D7500 in ISO) with good results, but it was a dark scene. Julie was shooting in a gym.

Remember, though, if you're shooting landscapes, you can always use a tripod which would allow you to use longer shutter speeds. If you have to hand hold, however, the 7500 is the way to go.

Patw28 Loc: PORT JERVIS, NY

Best bang for the buck? D7100!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

If $2,000 is your limit, consider the D750 - excellent camera.

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dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

I agree with the others stating that the move to the D7200 is best. I have a Nikon D7000, a D7100 and a D610. The D610 is full frame and the other two are crop. I use FF lenses on all 3. This gives me the ability to have better glass and also maintain compatibility between the 3... (if I put a DX lens on the D610, it looses part of the available picture or it shifts automatically to DX mode (in effect loosing 1/3 of the picture). The FX lenses on the DX cameras works fine and gives me the advantage of better etc.. and yes all of the autofocus etc works fine.

I'm sure (fairly) that the same would be true of the D500 (also a DX). This should also leave you open to an FX camera down the road.... Note.. the only things I use the full frame (FX) for is portraits, wide shots, etc. In other words... FX for me generally equals wide to normal and DX is near normal to telephoto... this way I take advantage of the 1.5 cropping on the DX. By the way, you can always add the FX camera down the line.. and possibly pick up a good used one from Adorama, B&H, Cameta, or KEH. KEH specializes in used gear and usually has a better selection than the others.

Papa j Loc: Cary NC

I bought a 7200 refurb from Nikon about $700 a year or so ago great choice for either the 7200 or the 750 I have both a love them

Joe

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

Hi Cindy. I’m a bit late to the game on reaponsing to your OP, but I’m puting in my nickel’s worth anyway. Before you read on, you need to know that I shoot mainly birds, BIF (lots & lots & lots!), and wildlife. Hubby and I travel A LOT.


My 1st DSLR was a D5200. Loved it, but began to want more features. Was considering a D7200 or a D750. Posted some questions here a couple of years ago and got excellent, helpful suggestions and input. Decided on the D750. Received said D750. Shot both the D750 and my old D5200 with my Tamron 150-600 mounted. Was really unhappy with the “decreased reach” of the D750. Returned the D750 and purchased the D7200 with which I was VERY happy.

Fast forward 2 years post D7200 purchase. I was shooting side by side ( literaly sandwiched between) with two D500 shooters and was blown away with the buffer on that camera. My D7200 was choking and because of the smaller buffer capacity of the D7200, I missed shots that they got. It’s important that I tell you that the D500 was introduced just about at the time I decided on the D7200. I decided against waiting for the D500 SOLELY due to its 20MP vs the 24MP on my D7200. What a BIG mistake for my style of photography! Last November, I bought the D500 and am absolutely thrilled with it. The 4 fewer MPs on the D500 vs the D7200 has not been an issue at all. Frequently, I have very large prints made (16 x 20, and even a couple of 20 x 30’s). No problem at all. Moral of this long story is don’t allow MPs to be the final deciding factor. Think through your own needs and shooting style.

One thing that I hadn't noticed mentioned in the responses so far is the facr that the D750 has an AA filter and the D7200 does not. That may or may not make a difference to you.

Good luck on your decision process. This will drive you right up the wall, across the ceiling and down the other wall if you let it. Make your most informed decision, pull the trigger on your final decision, and don’t look back. Enjoy your new toy.

BebuLamar

The D750 while I consider it the best bang for the bucks in the Nikon line up, its price is more than twice the price of the D7200 (considering the D7200 is on sales right now) and since the OP has the D5300 I am not sure if the OP has any FX lenses. If the OP has no FX lenses then it would cost a lot more. While DX lenses can be used on the D750 but they would deliver poorer images than on the D7200 because they only work in crop mode.

davyboy Loc: Anoka Mn.

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camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I do not believe I could have said it any better. The prices of the D7200 as a refurb or in the second hand market are very affordable right now. The D500, from what I know, has an excellent AF and it does very well in low light.
Going to a camera with a 35mm negative size (people call it FULL FRAME) requires to buy new lenses.