frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

Has Paul ever bragged? I must have missed it.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

No brag, just fact...

ELNikkor

"Does not have a motor for manual lenses like your D7200" ?? (Do you mean the "D" series lenses with the screw-focuser?) My D750 has it, so yours should.
I went from the D5100 to the D750, as it was and still is, the lightest FF DSLR Nikon offers, not to mention it has a built-in flash and articulating screen. My D750 and its lens have been on the fritz for awhile, so I've gone back to the D5100 and am loving it.

ELNikkor

Agree you may not need an expensive "upgrade" unless the FF bug has been on your mind for a long time, as it had been for me when I bought my D750. In your case, evaluate the use of your final images, and the cost of not just a new body, but lenses to satisfy your shooting style. Within APS-C, my friend loves his D7500 with 18-300. For FF, it may be just the right time to go mirrorless with a Z6II + 24-120 f4 ZS lens.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I also...

R.G. Loc: Scotland

At some point in the future you may be forced into looking for a replacement for your D7200. They're well made cameras but they don't last forever. Apart from that point, the only compelling reasons for wanting to change would be the need for faster AF, faster frame rate and better low light, high ISO performance. If these aren't high on your list of priorities, the D7200 will no doubt carry on serving you well, possibly for years to come.

I upgraded from a D5200 to a Z5. I now have the advantage that my future upgrade path includes the excellent Nikon Z lenses. I'll probably be more than happy with the Z5 for years to come. Going full frame does have undeniable advantages, but it does mean your old lenses won't be any use. So it boils down to how flush you feel and how desperate you are to have those FF advantages.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

If you want to stay with crop sensor the Z50. If going to full frame either the Z6II or Z7II. Actually if you don’t shoot much action you could go with the Z6 or Z7. Or the Z5, always forget that one.
I will agree that the D7200 has exceptional image quality and agree with those that say upgrading won’t have much if any affect on IQ, but there are several advantages of mirrorless that can enhance your shooting experience. For me that’s the #1 reason to upgrade.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

The Nikon D7200 is one of the best DX cameras the company has ever produced. In fact, with 24MP it has higher resolution than any DX camera Nikon currently offers (at a time when other companies are putting 32.5MP and even 40MP APS-C sensors in cameras). The only DX from Nikon that I'd consider an upgrade is the D500. That would get you a more sophisticated AF system, higher durability, faster burst frame rate and an upgraded, articulated Touchscreen LCD. But it also would be a reduction in resolution (21MP vs 24MP in the D7200). D500 also doesn't have quite the dynamic range, color bit depth or high ISO performance that the D7200 does. It's very close in these regards, but one would think a newer, higher specification camera with somewhat reduced resolution would do a lot better and it doesn't. In the end, they both are great cameras... so it's a matter of choosing which meets ones shooting needs best. The D7200 is a good all rounder, where the D500 would be preferable for fast action such as sports and wildlife.

So that leaves an "upgrade" to full frame or "FX", like the D750 and D850 that have been discussed. But when you begin to consider FX there's another series of questions you need to answer. For example, what is your current investment in lenses, especially in DX lenses that would have to be replaced immediately to transition to an FX camera. Yes, DX lenses can be used on FX cameras, but they result in heavy cropping that essentially makes the camera lower resolution than you are getting now with your D7200. For example, even a high resolution FX camera like the 46MP D850 will end up cropped to less than 20MP when used with DX lenses. That makes no sense, so you would have to budget for replacement FX lenses.

Also if you use telephotos a lot, even if they are FX you will find the need for more expensive upgrades. For example, if you currently often use the 300mm end of a 70-300mm Nikkor (DX $350, <1 lb. or FX $550, 1.5 lb.) in order to have the same "reach" on full frame you would need to upgrade to an 80-400mm Nikkor (FX $2100, 3.5 lb.) or 200-500mm Nikkor (FX $1400, 5 lb.). Overall, you will need bigger, heavier lenses with an FX camera... and they will be more expensive, as well.

Only you can say if "upgrading" to FX or any of the newer DX cameras offers benefits that are enough to justify a swap... if the trade-offs are worth it.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Well if you’re only going to include DSLR’s it’s pretty limiting. There really is very little reason to upgrade to a new DSLR. There are several reasons one might want to upgrade to mirrorless.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

That's true. But in some ways even the mirrorless could be more of a downgrade. For example, none of the Nikon Z DX cameras offer any more than 21MP.

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

Considering why you want to upgrade, as suggested, is important. There are several possible answers. Think it through carefully.

My big caution is that if you do move forward, your upgrade should also be an update. Nikon is in the process of significantly changing their service and support model. Only the current and one previous model will be supported and repaired in each line. As an example, that means that the D800 either is or soon will no longer be supported. I believe that support for the D750 has also ended. Not clear to me what is happening with older DSLRs which do not have direct mirrorless replacements.

mr spock Loc: Fairfield CT

Forgive the plagiarism but I kept this from a recent post here at UHH
It fits the subject perfectly.

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bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

D850, a really great camera and I believe its been on sale a lot lately. Probably because Nikon is getting out of the DSLR business and will eventually go mirrorless. or if u have the money get a Z9 6 grand with tax

Grahame Loc: Fiji

I'll share my thoughts.
When the camera you have is not allowing you to do something you want to do with it, it's time to upgrade/change.
Only you will know what it's not doing for you, if you don't tell us we will not have a clue what's ideal for you.