Advice! Want to upgrade my Nikon DSLR camera.
May 7, 2019 20:06:50 #
CRoy wrote:
Hey everyone....I have had my 5300 for about 4 years. Thinking of upgrading and would like to continue using the 4 lenses I now have. Bought it as a kit, then added the 10-24 wide angle and the 35 mm.
Without breaking the bank, any suggestions on an upgrade? Another option is keeping the 5300 and upgrading the kit lenses. Thoughts appreciated.
I mostly photograph my grandkids, real estate photography and landscapes. Thank you!
Carol
Without breaking the bank, any suggestions on an upgrade? Another option is keeping the 5300 and upgrading the kit lenses. Thoughts appreciated.
I mostly photograph my grandkids, real estate photography and landscapes. Thank you!
Carol
Carol, you've got three decent options - D7200, D7500 and D500. The D500 is a professional level camera with an outstanding autofocus system, anti-flicker filter for shooting in fluorescent, halogen, LED or stadium lighting, very nice handling, more buttons vs menu items for camera settings, and a really nice feel. It also has slightly fewer, slightly larger pixels, so you can shoot at higher ISO with better quality. Not that the D7200 is a slouch - it is actually quite good. But the D500 is a bit better. It does weigh about 3 ounces more, but that should not be a deal breaker.
I haven't spent much time with the D7500, but my initial impression was that it was a sideways step for Nikon and not a reason to upgrade from a D7200.
You can't go wrong with any of the three - but I rank them in this order - D500, D7200 D7500.
May 11, 2019 17:16:28 #
Upgrade to the 7xxx series is a good choice. It will open you up to using more lenses and have greater control over them.
May 11, 2019 19:33:45 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
topcat wrote:
Upgrade to the 7xxx series is a good choice. It will open you up to using more lenses and have greater control over them.
Can the D 7xxx series and the D500 auto focus with Nikon D lenses (those without a focus motor)?
May 11, 2019 21:00:44 #
DaveyDitzer wrote:
Can the D 7xxx series and the D500 auto focus with Nikon D lenses (those without a focus motor)?
Yes they can. Only the D5xxx and D3xxx (and the D40, D60) can't.
May 11, 2019 21:04:51 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
BebuLamar wrote:
Yes they can. Only the D5xxx and D3xxx (and the D40, D60) can't.
Thank you, that was quick!
May 11, 2019 21:26:56 #
DaveyDitzer wrote:
Thank you, that was quick!
I am checking! I think I was wrong. The D40 and D60 I think does AF with D lenses.
May 12, 2019 17:18:26 #
duane klipping wrote:
D7100 or D7200 would be good choices from 500 to 800 depending on used refurb or new.
Totally agree about articulating screen. I bought D7100 with no articulating screen. In process of selling it.
May 12, 2019 17:59:34 #
CRoy wrote:
Hey everyone....I have had my 5300 for about 4 years. Thinking of upgrading and would like to continue using the 4 lenses I now have. Bought it as a kit, then added the 10-24 wide angle and the 35 mm.
Without breaking the bank, any suggestions on an upgrade? Another option is keeping the 5300 and upgrading the kit lenses. Thoughts appreciated.
I mostly photograph my grandkids, real estate photography and landscapes. Thank you!
Carol
Without breaking the bank, any suggestions on an upgrade? Another option is keeping the 5300 and upgrading the kit lenses. Thoughts appreciated.
I mostly photograph my grandkids, real estate photography and landscapes. Thank you!
Carol
Carol, depending on budget the D500, D7200 or D5600.
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