Prosumer grade camera choices for less than $850 (Page 3): Get a Nikon D7200 and don't look back! VERY highly rated, and now less than $700. Get one, and you will thank everyone who...

pahtspix

Get a Nikon D7200 and don't look back! VERY highly rated, and now less than $700. Get one, and you will thank everyone who recommended it..Also this will work with most Nikon lens
es ever made..The D5000 series, although a good camera, will not!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

kdksmile wrote:

Greetings fellow forum members. I am new to the group but may I thank you in advance for your replies surrounding the topic of which prosumer grade camera to purchase... I am vacillating back and forth between the Nikon 5600D and the Canon T7i... both are similar in terms of features but curious if any forum members have a compelling reason to choose one over the other. Thanks!

Nikon owners will steer you to Nikon, and vice versa. You can get excellent pictures with either.

Read comparisons and specs, and decide what features are important to you.
Comparison sites -
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
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

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

traderjohn wrote:

I have never seen or heard of the word; "prosumer" Is this an attempt to elevate the consumer to a greater, than, status?

It's supposedly between consumer grade cameras and professional cameras. Nikon and Canon both designate certain models as Professional, and that gives buyers a chance to join their professional organizations. A professional camera lacks certain features but adds others, and it is more durable.

https://www.techjunkie.com/the-differences-between-consumer-prosumer-and-professional/

traderjohn Loc: New York City

jerryc41 wrote:

It's supposedly between consumer grade cameras and professional cameras. Nikon and Canon both designate certain models as Professional, and that gives buyers a chance to join their professional organizations. A professional camera lacks certain features but adds others, and it is more durable.

https://www.techjunkie.com/the-differences-between-consumer-prosumer-and-professional/

I understand that. The term; "prosumer", I think is being used to elevate the consumer to a status not yet achieved so that the consumer will not suffer any sleepless night worrying about self-worth or feelings of inadequacy.
Now taking tongue out of cheek.

Silverman Loc: Michigan

kdksmile wrote:

Greetings fellow forum members. I am new to the group but may I thank you in advance for your replies surrounding the topic of which prosumer grade camera to purchase... I am vacillating back and forth between the Nikon 5600D and the Canon T7i... both are similar in terms of features but curious if any forum members have a compelling reason to choose one over the other. Thanks!

Go for the Nikon D5600, read the many reviews available online. If possible get your hands on the 5600 and see how it performs in your hands, go thru the menu, try different lens, prime and telephoto. I have a Nikon D3300 and would like to move up to the D5600.

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

traderjohn wrote:

I have never seen or heard of the word; "prosumer" Is this an attempt to elevate the consumer to a greater, than, status?

No need to get worked up over it... It is a level of gear features between the "Pro" line and the entry-level "Consumer" line. Also called
"Enthusiast" line (see the link to Nikon's DSLR lineup that I previously posted). More upper-level features than the "Consumer" line but not as advanced features as the "Pro" line....

Dikdik Loc: Winnipeg, Canada

...to throw a monkey into the wrench... have you looked at the Sony A6000?

Dik

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

pahtspix wrote:

Get a Nikon D7200 and don't look back! VERY highly rated, and now less than $700. Get one, and you will thank everyone who recommended it..Also this will work with most Nikon lens
es ever made..The D5000 series, although a good camera, will not!

Specifically, the D5600 does not have an internal focus motor. There are a number of somewhat older but very nice lenses that will not auto-focus on that camera. If that might be important to you, then a body in the 7000 series would be a better choice for you.

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

larryepage wrote:

Specifically, the D5600 does not have an internal focus motor. There are a number of somewhat older but very nice lenses that will not auto-focus on that camera. If that might be important to you, then a body in the 7000 series would be a better choice for you.

As well as the AF issue, none of the older MF lenses will meter in any mode with the D5600 either. Unless shooting fast moving subjects, those older MF lenses can extend your reach without breaking the bank and no adapters are needed to use them on the upper-level Nikon DSLRs

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

A lot depends upon the definition of "prosumer". If you mean a camera "between" a pro model and a non pro model, you are taliking about the Canon 7dmk2 or a Nikon D500. With glass both cost way more than *$850. Your price point is just too low for a "prosumer" camera.

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

boberic wrote:

A lot depends upon the definition of "prosumer". If you mean a camera "between" a pro model and a non pro model, you are taliking about the Canon 7dmk2 or a Nikon D500. With glass both cost way more than *$850. Your price point is just too low for a "prosumer" camera.

As I stated before, "Prosumer" and "Enthusiast" are the same.... As I linked to before, note the link I posted to Nikon DSLRs on their site for a breakdown of grades and which cameras fall into which categories. Buying a refurbished model will also save big bucks...

Bill_de Loc: US

traderjohn wrote:

I understand that. The term; "prosumer", I think is being used to elevate the consumer to a status not yet achieved so that the consumer will not suffer any sleepless night worrying about self-worth or feelings of inadequacy.
Now taking tongue out of cheek.

Prosumer has a lot of "definitions".

pro·sum·er

/prōˈso͞omər/
noun

noun: prosumer; plural noun: prosumers; noun: pro-sumer; plural noun: pro-sumers

1. an amateur who purchases equipment with quality or features suitable for professional use.
"the magazine is aimed at the prosumer who uses a $10,000 camera to make home movies of his dog"

Here's a few more:

https://www.google.com/search?q=prosumer&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US:IE-Address&ie=&oe=

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SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

BebuLamar wrote:

The nikon d7200 is only $700

I would also recommend the D7200, although the $700 is for body only. I'm assuming you'll also want a lens. You can get it with an 18-140 for $1000. It's worth trying to scrape up another $150.

Low Budget Dave

Almost all cameras these days are good enough to do pro work, but many lenses are average at best.

Pick any camera that feels good to you, but make sure you can afford at least one really good lens for it.

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

Unless you have a lot of lenses of one brand or another, your best bet is to go to a camera store or even Best Buy to get the feel of the camera. I’m not familiar with Canon, but with Nikon I would look at a D7200 at least. You’ll have more choice of lenses, better low light, more features you can grow into. Years ago I made the mistake of buying a Nikon (d60) that was too limiting for what I wanted to do; I wound up replacing it a year later. I should have bought a better model and saved the cost the cost of the d60. Once you know which brands, then look for refurbished on line! B&H or KEH would be good resources. Have fun shopping!