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Mar 15, 2019 18:12:05   #
Fossilxprs
 
amfoto1 wrote:
Take a look at Nikon D7200... it's heavily discounted right now... can be bought for under $700. That's about $100 more than a D5600, but it's a whole lot more camera for your money. In comparison, D7500 is selling for $1150, and in some ways the D7200 is as good or better.

D7200 and D5600 are both 24MP cameras. D7500 is 21MP.

D5600 doesn't have the in-body focusing motor, so is only able to autofocus AF-S and AF-P lenses. There are a number of AF Nikkors that will be manual focus only on the D5600. Some of them are still in production (such as the Micro Nikkor 200mm f/4 and Tokina 100mm Macro lens). Both the D7200 and D7500 have the in-body focus motor, so are able to autofocus those lenses, as well as the AF-S and AF-P which have the focusing motor built into the lens itself.

D7200 has dual SD memory card slots, the other two cameras have single SD card slots.

D7200 has a 1.2 million pixel LCD screen, compared to a 922,000 pixel screen on the D7500 and 1 million pixel in the D5600. The D7200's LCD monitor is not a Touchscreen and isn't articulated... while both the other cameras have those types of LCD screens.

D7200's top continuous shooting rate is 6 frames per second, not as fast as the D7500's 8 fps, but faster than the D5600's 5 fps.

The D7500 and D7200 have almost the same autofocus system... 51-points with 15 higher performance "cross type" points, able to focus as low as -3EV (approx. moonlight) and "f/8 capable" which allows more lens/teleconverter combinations. The D5600 uses a lower specification AF system: 39-points, 9 cross type, able to focus down to -1EV and f/5.6 limited.

The D7500 and D7200 both use a true pentaprism which makes their 100% viewfinders bigger and brighter the the D5600's 95% viewfinder, which uses a penta-mirror to reduce cost and weight.

D7500 and D7200 have a higher specification shutter with 1/8000 top speed and 1/250 flash sync, rated for 150,000 actuations. The D5600's shutter is rated for 100K clicks, has a top speed of 1/4000 and a 1/200 flash sync.

D7500 and D7200 have more sealing for weather resistance, than the D5600 does.

The D7500 and D7200 both use a somewhat larger battery that gives them a few more shots per charge. Nikon offers an MB-D15 battery grip for D7200, which doubles the battery capacity as well as providing a vertical grip with secondary controls (shutter release, aperture and shutter speed control dials). Nikon DOES NOT offer a grip for either the D7500 or the D5600. There are third party (Vello) grips for all three cameras, which are considerably less expensive than Nikon grips. The Vello grip for D7200 has the same controls and functionality as the OEM Nikon grip. The Vello grips for the other two cameras only have a shutter release button (no shutter speed or aperture control dials). However, the Vello grips for both the D5600 and D7500 rely upon an external cable to connect the shutter release. AND the Vello grip for the D7500 only holds a single battery, doesn't increase battery capacity at all.

I'd recommend the D7200 anyway... but especially now since it's being offered at such a great price! Spend $100 more than the D5600 and get a WHOLE LOT more camera for your money.... But save $450 compared to the price of the D7500. Put that money toward better lenses (which make a bigger difference in your images anyway, than the camera they're used upon).

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/compare/Nikon_D7200_vs_Nikon_D5600_vs_Nikon_D7500/BHitems/1127271-REG_1308818-REG_1333060-REG

https://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-D7200-vs-Nikon-D7500
https://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-D5600-vs-Nikon-D7200
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Thank you amfoto1, lots of great comparison info. I'm pretty sure the D7xxx series is where I'll end up. I appreciate all the good input and the time you put in to show it to me. I definitely have some more research work to do with all the great advise I'm getting here.

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Mar 15, 2019 21:03:52   #
PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA
 
WELCOME TO UHH!
Your first decision is brand. If you get an interchangeable lens camera (ILC), after the first you tend to be tied to that brand having lenses, strobes, etc. that are all brand specific. The best suggestion is go to a store that has cameras you can handle. See what feels the best in your hand. See also which has the most intuitive menus.

Then you need to research available models. Part of that decisions is APS-C or full frame (FF). FF is heavier, larger, more expensive and has less available lenses. It is, however, for the same number of pixels and technology, less noisy or more sensitive to low light. You mentioned DSLRs, but today there are also mirrorless cameras which have less moving parts and are lighter. They have advantages and disadvantages compared to DSLRs. I know with Canon you can use the lenses from the DSLR on the mirrorless bodies with an adapter giving you a wide choice of lenses.

Then again, you might be happy with a "bridge" camera, one between a point and shoot (P&S) and an ILC. These are smaller, lighter, and have non-interchangeable zoom lenses with more than a 30 to 1 zoom range. I have a Panasonic DMC-ZS100 which has a 1" sensor, much bigger than the 1/2.33" in the P&S types. It is debatable if one like the Canon SX60 HS would be called a bridge camera having the smaller 1/2.33" sensor, but cameras like it have a greater zoom range than practical with even DSLRs.

It is often suggested you buy from a store with a satisfaction guarantee. Preferably one with no re-stocking fee. I like B&H Photo.

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Mar 16, 2019 01:47:06   #
SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA
 
gtilford wrote:
Although I have not shot Nikon I did do a fair bit of research on them before I picked up a Panasonic g85. You may also want to check out the Nikon d7200 it and the Nikon d7500 both compare real close depending on which bells and whistles better suit your shooting style. Just throwing it out there

https://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-D7200-vs-Nikon-D7500


I’ll jump in here. If you’re sold on a DSLR, look into a D7200. With the advent of the D7500 and D500 they’ve recently slashed the price. I have a D7200 and there’s not a better DSLR to be had at the price. That being said, have you considered going mirrorless? I recently picked up a Panasonic G85 and I’m very impressed. It’s really a joy to shoot with. Just make sure you look at the G85 and not the GX85, still a good camera but not in the same ballpark.

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Mar 16, 2019 13:52:18   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
SuperflyTNT wrote:
I’ll jump in here. If you’re sold on a DSLR, look into a D7200. With the advent of the D7500 and D500 they’ve recently slashed the price. I have a D7200 and there’s not a better DSLR to be had at the price. That being said, have you considered going mirrorless? I recently picked up a Panasonic G85 and I’m very impressed. It’s really a joy to shoot with. Just make sure you look at the G85 and not the GX85, still a good camera but not in the same ballpark.


Investing in a DSLR at this point in time is a very bad investment ....IMO - both technically and financially.

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Mar 16, 2019 14:08:57   #
SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA
 
imagemeister wrote:
Investing in a DSLR at this point in time is a very bad investment ....IMO - both technically and financially.


Yeah, I really think that most users on here would disagree that a D7200 at under $700 is a bad investment.

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Mar 16, 2019 17:07:05   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
SuperflyTNT wrote:
Yeah, I really think that most users on here would disagree that a D7200 at under $700 is a bad investment.


Oh, I'm SURE !

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Mar 16, 2019 20:35:10   #
swartfort Loc: Evansville, IN
 
Fossilxprs wrote:
Thank you. I think you are correct about our similar backgrounds. The D7500 is an option I have considered. Just not sure if it warrants the added cost. Hoping this will be my lae that is linked at the bottom of this st large camera purchase and serve me well so if I end up spending a little more to achieve that, then I guess I will. Don't think I need a full frame model, as that has never been an issue in the past.
Didn't see a link to your pictures, would love to take a look.

The link is my Flickr page that is linked below here on my signature line....

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Nov 7, 2019 19:15:14   #
wetreed
 
billnikon wrote:
Right now the D7200 is a real bargin. If you have more money to spend I would personally recommend the Nikon D500 for sports and wildlife. If your just a causal shooter the D7200 will do everything for you at a bargain price.


The Nikon D500 is a very great for sports and wildlife. But I would have say it’s also really good for a lot more. I feel it’s also a great all around camera and excellent in most photographic situations

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Nov 7, 2019 19:22:22   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
The OP's last post anywhere on the UHH site was March 2019. Too bad your Fanboy efforts about a D500 won't add anything to another dead thread .... Have you considered the Active Topics link to find active discussions? Did you check in yet with this UHH member? https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-topic-list?usernum=79124

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Nov 7, 2019 20:04:31   #
wetreed
 
I thought you also admired the 500. It really is a great camera.

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Nov 7, 2019 23:38:33   #
SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA
 
wetreed wrote:
I thought you also admired the 500. It really is a great camera.


Missing the point yet again.

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