Nikon users - HELP!
Apr 27, 2020 03:02:18 #
I've had a query from an old colleague at work who is coming up to retirement and is looking at taking his photography more seriously.
He currently has a D500 and would like to consider a D7500 (an example of which he has found on a deal).
I'm a CANON user and could wade through the brochures but I've no practical experience with any NIKON with the exception of an old WP model.
Can you advise on whether this will be a good jump and will the lenses he had with his old D500 fit the newer model. I want to be sure there is not a CANON EFS / EF bayonet change. Any other advice concerning this model (and others) most welcome, but please don't flood the reply with a recommendation for every model that NIKON has ever made. We are helping a snapper up his game without confusion.
He currently has a D500 and would like to consider a D7500 (an example of which he has found on a deal).
I'm a CANON user and could wade through the brochures but I've no practical experience with any NIKON with the exception of an old WP model.
Can you advise on whether this will be a good jump and will the lenses he had with his old D500 fit the newer model. I want to be sure there is not a CANON EFS / EF bayonet change. Any other advice concerning this model (and others) most welcome, but please don't flood the reply with a recommendation for every model that NIKON has ever made. We are helping a snapper up his game without confusion.
Apr 27, 2020 03:29:53 #
BurghByrd
Loc: Pittsburgh
He will not have a problem with lens compatibility; that is to say that any lens that works on his D500 should also work on his D7500. They are both DX format cameras, in fact both models use the same sensor and image processing hardware. I'm a little confused though, markets the D500 as their DX flagship model and the D7500 as the enthusiast model. Further information is available on the Nikon website:
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/dslr-cameras/dx.page
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/dslr-cameras/dx.page
Apr 27, 2020 03:59:22 #
[quote I'm a little confused though, markets the D500 as their DX flagship model and the D7500 as the enthusiast model. Further information is available on the Nikon website:
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/dslr-cameras/dx.page[/quote]
Me to! I do know he had the D500 when I was at work and I've been gone 5+ years.
Will the new D7500 out perform the older D500?
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/dslr-cameras/dx.page[/quote]
Me to! I do know he had the D500 when I was at work and I've been gone 5+ years.
Will the new D7500 out perform the older D500?
Apr 27, 2020 04:05:42 #
BurghByrd
Loc: Pittsburgh
I have no idea. I've been using Nikons for over 30 years but no exereince with either of these specific models. The D500 is Nikon's top dog for DX. It might be worth asking him what additional capability he wants.
Apr 27, 2020 04:15:30 #
I too shoot Canon and I also own a Nikon D7200 and D500. I'm not sure where your friends mind is but the older D500 is still a better camera than the newer D7500. With the two Nikon bodies I already own I'd never consider a D7500; it would be a waste of money; money I'm putting towards an EOS R5.
Apr 27, 2020 04:16:53 #
Apologies hoggers. It seems my colleague had a mistype.
He is looking to upgrade from a D5100 to the D7500. Just hope you read this before answering the OP.
He is looking to upgrade from a D5100 to the D7500. Just hope you read this before answering the OP.
Apr 27, 2020 04:47:15 #
John N wrote:
Apologies hoggers. It seems my colleague had a mistype.
He is looking to upgrade from a D5100 to the D7500. Just hope you read this before answering the OP.
He is looking to upgrade from a D5100 to the D7500. Just hope you read this before answering the OP.
I'd still go with the D500 but a D7500 is definitely a step up from a D5100.
Apr 27, 2020 04:53:28 #
The 7200 would be a cheaper option. It’s only slightly less capable. The 7500 has a higher iso range, a higher burst rate due to buffering capabilities. And a tilt screen. Either is a big step up from the 5100. I guess I depends on weather your friend needs the extra capabilities. Or if he thinks he will grow into them.
Apr 27, 2020 05:29:18 #
John N wrote:
Me to! I do know he had the D500 when I was at work and I've been gone 5+ years.
Will the new D7500 out perform the older D500?
Will the new D7500 out perform the older D500?
Unless he has his model numbers mixed up the D500 was older than the D7500 but not by much and it's better than the D7500 in every way.
Apr 27, 2020 05:49:41 #
ecurb
Loc: Metro Chicago Area
John N wrote:
Apologies hoggers. It seems my colleague had a mistype.
He is looking to upgrade from a D5100 to the D7500. Just hope you read this before answering the OP.
He is looking to upgrade from a D5100 to the D7500. Just hope you read this before answering the OP.
Yes, the D7500 would be an improvement over a D5100.
Apr 27, 2020 05:55:50 #
Yes, this is an upgrade (D5100 to D7500) worth considering. The D5100 is a early version of the 5000 series, which by itself would be one reason for upgrade. The D7500 shares much of the technology of Nikon’s top-of-the line models, and is a current model. Steve Perry has a video about the D7500.
Apr 27, 2020 06:01:30 #
The D7500 is a significant upgrade from the D5100. The D3xxx and D5xxx series Nikons have a pentamirror viewfinder. If you go to a D7xxx series or above Nikon you get a superior pentaprism viewfinder. The glass prism inside gives a larger, slightly brighter view through the viewfinder. The D7500 also has the great U1 and U2 memory banks on the mode dial, dual command wheels, and a superior autofocus system.
Apr 27, 2020 06:01:58 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
John N wrote:
Apologies hoggers. It seems my colleague had a mistype.
He is looking to upgrade from a D5100 to the D7500. Just hope you read this before answering the OP.
He is looking to upgrade from a D5100 to the D7500. Just hope you read this before answering the OP.
The 7500 would be a great upgrade on pretty much all levels, it will work with any of his current glass ... plus it has a built in focus motor allowing the use of old NIKKOR AF and AFD glass and there are some tremendous values there on lenses which are built like a tank, unlike the plastic lenses of today. They are also generally at least 1 stop faster than the consumer grade lenses now, but they don't have VR. IMHO Its a more than fair tradeoff.
As an addendum, I would advise he look for a leftover D7200 as the D75oo was a step back in some specs.
As an example the 7500 is 1.6 ounces lighter than the 7200 ... but is all plastic whereas the 7200 has a magnesium metal frame. The 7200 also has 2 card slots instead of 1 and has the option of a NIKON vertical grip which the 7500 does not offer.
The 7200 also has a higher MP count but only shoots at 6 FPS instead of the 8 FPS on the 7500.
Now, asking about their old glass, there is a caveat ... the 7500 will not meter with older MF lenses which the 7200 will do.
Apr 27, 2020 06:31:47 #
LWW wrote:
The 7500 would be a great upgrade on pretty much a... (show quote)
The D7500 is not all plastic. It's carbon fiber.
Apr 27, 2020 06:41:32 #
John Sh
Loc: Toronto, Australia
I went from a D5100 to the D500. I must say the better camera did NOT make me a better photographer.
I became a better photog because I had to live up to the camera.
I became a better photog because I had to live up to the camera.
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