Elmo55 Loc: Illinois

Need some objective advice/input to hopefully make a practical GAS decision. Currently using a D750, and it does all that I want or need it to do. I am planning a 6 week long adventure next summer to various western national parks, and based upon previous visits I anticipate the majority of my photo ops will be primarily landscapes, waterfalls and/or panos. However, (hopefully) there will be opportunities to get some shots of wild life, and therefore I am considering purchasing a D7200 to go with my 150-600 just for wild life. My other option would be to replace the D750 with an D850, and then I would have the extra pixels that would allow me to crop, and I wouldn't have to carry 2 bodies.

SkyKing Loc: Thompson Ridge, NY

…I like the two camera idea so you don’t have to change lenses…?

btbg

If you can afford it the D850 is a way better camera. If you don't have that kind of money the other choice is to get a D500. Not near as large a file size, but it is a crop sensor camera, so it will do the same thing as the D7200 will do, and I think it is a better camera.

If it was me, I would get the D850, which I own, and keep the D750 as a backup. Then, I would leave the D750 in the car most of the time, so I didn't have to carry it, but would have the big lens on it in case I saw wildlife while driving. Saves changing lenses, and gives you more options.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

I agree with SkyKing. Two bodies, two lenses. If money is not a problem, I'd get the D850 anyway. It's an excellent stills camera. If you really don't want to carry 2 cameras, get the D850. You will be glad you did. I primarily shoot Canon, but my D850 is my daily shooter.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

I would get the Z7II.
Far more capable than the old D850 and lighter.
It will allow cropping and you will not be burdened with extra equipment being lugged around.
Also if you do spot an incredible action shot of some bears, elk etc. the Z7II will actually be able to make some presentable videos of those animals.
KISS, You have interchangeable lenses so why buy a body for each one and burden yourself?
Stick the 150-600 on the camera for the shot needing a quick reaction to some animal etc. Landscapes do not run away so you will have way plenty of time to put on a different lens to get the shot then remount the 150-600mm.
Have fun and do not weigh yourself down too much.

CO

I have a D750 and leave my 45mm f/1.8 lens on it. I use my D500 and D7500 with my 80-400mm lens. You might get the D500 because it has Nikon's best autofocus system (along with the D850, D5, D6) and is an outstanding camera for wildlife. The D500 sells for about $1500 right now.

ELNikkor

Since the D750 is doing what you need, a refurbished-by-Nikon D7200 for $700 (Adorama), will give you that extra reach, and a fine, light-weight extra body. You'd be laying out $2K over that for a D850, which is no small chunk, considering the D850, (much heavier) will only be doing the same thing and requiring cropping, either in DX mode, or later in post. The D7200 has a built-in flash, but no articulating screen. The D850 has moveable screen, but no built-in flash. The D750 has both. I think your first instincts are the most efficient for your needs. After those 6 weeks, you'll be glad to still have 2 wonderful cameras, and you'll still have that extra $2k that you didn't spend on the D850. That $2K could be part of a future transition to the Z system, (bodies AND lenses, NOT adapted lenses!), if you ever lean that way.

Walkabout08

If you’re happy with your d750 I suggest you rent the Z6ii for a test. You may really like it.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

When in doubt, always go for the most recent body. If you print, then get the D850. Neither the D7200 nor a D500 will serve you as well when you have marginal light (morning or evening twilight, under the forest canopy, etc). Once you get a D850 you may not use the D750 as much. I'd sell it while there is still some value to it.

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

I would suggest one camera that does it all, mine has a Zeiss 24-750 mm lens attached to it, shoots Raw, has a pop up viewfinder for outdoors, has a tilting screen for those low shots, shoots panorama's at the touch of a switch, has a built in flash that tilts for indoor perfect lighting and outdoor auto fill flash, all of this for only about $400.00.
I crop with the zoom, so I usually fill the frame to maximize pixels, and I get beautiful sharp 20X30 prints. And best of all it all fits into my belt pouch so I can hike hands free without stuff hanging around my neck.
Check it out. There is a reason they are always sold out. But you might be able to get a mint one on ebay, good luck. The shot below was taken at Bryce Canyon in Utah, I used the horses and riders to show scale.
PS, the bride and groom were from my candid shots while on vacation in Portugal (the camera is so small it does not get noticed, very good for street candid's). And the last shot is my interpretation of the ARCH in St. Louis. When your on vacation, who wants stuff to carry around and worry about, not me.
Travel right, travel lite.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1437917-REG/sony_dsc_hx99_b_cyber_shot_dsc_hx99_digital_camera.html

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Simple, I would buy an 850.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

This is just a case of GAS. Unless you want (plan) every cropped image to have the pixels for another 24x36in print, a 24MP sensor is more than enough. Plenty for relatively extreme cropping that leaves plenty of pixels for excellent screen filling images.

It's your money to spend as you desire. You can save the most money by not buying equipment you don't need.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I am in agreement with Paul. Your D750 can do just fine for what you have planned and the 150-600 lens will cover your wildlife needs very nicely.
My retired ophthalmologist visits Africa often and he carries with him two D750 with 28-300 and a rented 600 mm f4 Nikon lens. He feels he is not in need of anything else.

Jim Bianco

What's with all this gear!!!! Just bring your D750 and 2 of your favorite lenses and a good travel tripod. The D750 is a great camera less gear to travel with and just enjoy the trip.

starlifter Loc: Towson, MD

Get the D850. You can use it in DX mode for the extra reach. I now have the D850 and at one time had the D7200 which was a very nice camera.