Should I or shouldn’t I? (Page 2): ...how about going mirrorless with the Nikon Z6...about the same price...but an FX full frame camera...that would be a significant change from both...

SkyKing Loc: Thompson Ridge, NY

...how about going mirrorless with the Nikon Z6...about the same price...but an FX full frame camera...that would be a significant change from both the D7200 and D500...it will be an addition to your toolbox...offer more versatility with better image quality...

Vanderpix Loc: New Jersey

SkyKing wrote:

...how about going mirrorless with the Nikon Z6...about the same price...but an FX full frame camera...that would be a significant change from both the D7200 and D500...it will be an addition to your toolbox...offer more versatility with better image quality...

Then he would have to buy lens that are for full frame and perhaps an adapter. Essentially he would be buying into a whole new system,

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

You are in absolute freedom to buy whatever you want IF you can afford it. In my case I buy a camera because what I have lacks features that I need in my photography which are present in the new one.

Will your images be better with the D500? No, they will not be if they are not good now. Will your images be sharper? No if they are not sharper now assuming using the same lens. Will you do better in low light? Yes you will and your high ISO images should improve with the new camera but it will be totally useless if you do not shoot at high ISO often. Do not expect works of art working in low light with the D500 you could still need a noise reduction software if the light is too low.

The D7200 from what I know is an excellent tool. Paired with good optics it should please anyone. Cameras and lenses do their part when we do our part also.

SkyKing Loc: Thompson Ridge, NY

Vanderpix wrote:

Then he would have to buy lens that are for full frame and perhaps an adapter. Essentially he would be buying into a whole new system,

...I have a hammer and a nail gun...I use both...completely different systems...there are benefits to both...if he buys a D500 he won’t use the D7200...if he buys a Z6 he’ll use both...

Vanderpix Loc: New Jersey

SkyKing wrote:

...I have a hammer and a nail gun...I use both...completely different systems...there are benefits to both...if he buys a D500 he won’t use the D7200...if he buys a Z6 he’ll use both...

Quite true, Different cameras for different purposes.

SkyKing Loc: Thompson Ridge, NY

Vanderpix wrote:

Quite true, Different cameras for different purposes.

...it would also fulfill two of his reasons for GAS...better low light performance and better photos at high ISO...

dick ranez

1. more rugged body, better frame rate
2. no
3. maybe
4. maybe

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

SkyKing wrote:

...how about going mirrorless with the Nikon Z6...about the same price...but an FX full frame camera...that would be a significant change from both the D7200 and D500...it will be an addition to your toolbox...offer more versatility with better image quality...

Perhaps you can explain how the Z6 will give better image quality. Isn't the image dependent upon the quality of the lens with all else being equal? Do you honestly think the Z6 will provide a much better quality image than the D7200 or the D500 with the same lens used on all three cameras.

Please provide some evidence of what you are saying. I am not trying to be rude but this push for mirrorless cameras being the newest bestest things around is getting tiring. I doubt anybody could look at identical photos taken with the D500 and the Z6 using the same lens and see a difference. If I am wrong I will be happy to apologize.

Dennis

SkyKing Loc: Thompson Ridge, NY

...I am looking at the performance of the sensor (using DXOMARK) for low-light ISO...D500 Sports (low-light ISO) 1324; Z6 3299...that is also higher than the D850 (2660) and the Z7 (2668)...

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

rmorrison1116 wrote:

Here's the bottom line, if you can afford a D500 and want a D500 and will utilize the features a D500 offers, then go get a D500. If you think a D500 will produce better images or make you a better photographer, it won't, it's just another camera.
I bought a D500 because it's built tough and can take abuse and conditions I didn't want to subject my D7200 to. For general photography, I use my D7200 more than my D500.

The problem is, people with GAS often have impaired judgement concerning what they actually need. Imagine if you had bought a D5 instead of the D500. Would you still be thinking you made a wise choice?

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

charlienow wrote:

Well. I have reading about the D500 and really have GAS. Currently have an awesome d7200 and do love it. I am wondering if the are any advantages I would get with the D500. Would I get sharper photos. Would I get better low light photos. Will the high iso photos be better.

I posted a look that is all about Nikon's current cameras recently here https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-606203-1.html

Both are DX, same size sensor. I shoot with a D7200 and would not go to D500. Not really an upgrade.

After going to my link above, go to Nikon's site and compare the two side by side. Then read this https://photographylife.com/nikon-d500-vs-d7200

To me it's not worth it for the money.

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

If you think you'll get better photo's with the D500, forget it. If your thing is "Sports Photography", you'll be using it to it's full potential. It's a considerable upgrade from the D7200, question is...do you really need it?

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

charlienow wrote:

Well. I have reading about the D500 and really have GAS. Currently have an awesome d7200 and do love it. I am wondering if the are any advantages I would get with the D500. Would I get sharper photos. Would I get better low light photos. Will the high iso photos be better.

Do what you want... However, I wouldn't bother, UNLESS there were some feature of the D500 I could not live without.

If I were a sports photographer, I would want one for the burst rate speed.

The resolution of the D500 is 20.9 MP. the D7200 is 24.2 MP. So sharper photos? Probably not...

https://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Compare/Side-by-side/Nikon-D7200-versus-Nikon-D500___1020_1061

Better low light photos? Probably not. dxomark.com SPORTS ISO rating for the D7200 is 1333. For the D500 it is 1324. That's an insignificant difference. But there are other factors to consider. The D500 lets you set ISOs higher than 25,600. At 25,600 and slower, down to 100, performance is nearly identical. (Do you need higher ISOs? Do you want worse performance?)

My advice? Spend time and money on good photographic education, instruction, and training. Practice. Use what you have. 95% of what makes a good photograph happens six inches or so behind the camera! Spend money for better lenses or lighting accessories, if you spend it on gear.

Oh, and buy a kit to calibrate your monitor! It's the single best expenditure I ever made on digital gear.

Indiana Loc: Huntington, Indiana

I have never regretted buying something because I wanted it, rather than because I needed it.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

charlienow wrote:

Well. I have reading about the D500 and really have GAS. Currently have an awesome d7200 and do love it. I am wondering if the are any advantages I would get with the D500. Would I get sharper photos. Would I get better low light photos. Will the high iso photos be better.

For tracking wildlife, the D500 has, what Nikon calls it, GROUP AUTO FOCUS, it is especially good at tracking wildlife, birds in flight, football, soccer, etc. It understands what is moving in front of a back ground and focus's in on the action.
The D500 can shoot at 10 frames a second, again, if you shoot wildlife, this is a big plus.
Basically, the D500 was developed for fast moving action. If you just a general shooter, you should stick with the D7200.
The shot below was taken using group auto focus, the Cattle Egret was stealing sticks from bigger birds nests and was flying directly at me with a distracting background, the GROUP AUTO FOCUS had no issues with it.