Nikon users - HELP!
Apr 27, 2020 07:22:54 #
John N wrote:
I've had a query from an old colleague at work who... (show quote)
Have him check out the YouTube videos by an eccentric, but very knowledgeable Nikon gearhead who goes by the moniker Angry Photographer (aka Ken Wheeler, I believe). He has put out several videos explaining why either the D500 or the D7100 are exceptional cameras. They're both a bit long in the tooth, but still very fine instruments in the hands of a person who is serious about his/her photography. AP was not particularly enthusiastic about the D7500.
Apr 27, 2020 07:25:05 #
It depends what he wants to do with it. If he shoots mostly landscape, the D7200 makes a lot of sense. However, the D7500 and the D500 are both better all-round cameras, in the sense that they have slightly better high ISO performance, better and faster auto focus (not that the D7200 is bad in that respect) and a faster frame rate for continuous shooting. Those last two points will be an advantage when it comes to shooting sports, wildlife, children, pets and anything else that involves fast movement. The better high ISO performance will be an advantage when shooting indoors or when light is generally poor and shutter speeds can't be too slow.
The D7200 has slightly better resolution but it's marginal. However, it also has an impressively high dynamic range (higher than the other two) which gives more leeway when the lighting is extreme (sunrises, sunsets, strong direct sunshine etc).
The D7200 has slightly better resolution but it's marginal. However, it also has an impressively high dynamic range (higher than the other two) which gives more leeway when the lighting is extreme (sunrises, sunsets, strong direct sunshine etc).
Apr 27, 2020 07:51:38 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
CO wrote:
The D7500 is not all plastic. It's carbon fiber.
That’s what I said, plastic.
Carbon fiber is strong plastic, but still plastic.
Apr 27, 2020 08:17:39 #
CO wrote:
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 09:01:42 #
Electric Gnome
Loc: Norwich UK
If he has a D500 keep it there will be no image quality improvement with a D7500. Plus he will lose a card slot and a lot of ergonomic advantages. If he has a D5**** series camera then the D7500 would be nice though for me I would choose the D7200 over the D7500 for the extra 4K of pixels and a second card slot.
Apr 27, 2020 09:07:57 #
LWW wrote:
That’s what I said, plastic.
Carbon fiber is strong plastic, but still plastic.
Carbon fiber is strong plastic, but still plastic.
No. It's carbon fiber strands. There are many carbon fiber tripods available also. There are no plastic tripods that I have seen.
Apr 27, 2020 09:13:32 #
John Sh
Loc: Toronto, Australia
Why is it that people on this forum have to quible over detail that really has nothing to do with the OP's question?
The person want's to know which is the best camera to buy, not what it's bloody well made of. Get real!!!!!!!
The person want's to know which is the best camera to buy, not what it's bloody well made of. Get real!!!!!!!
Apr 27, 2020 09:17:39 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
CO wrote:
No. It's carbon fiber strands. There are many carbon fiber tripods available also. There are no plastic tripods that I have seen.
“ Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (American English), Carbon fibre reinforced polymer (Commonwealth English), or carbon fiber reinforced plastic, or carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRP, CRP, CFRTP, or often simply carbon fiber, carbon composite, or even carbon), is an extremely strong and light fiber-reinforced plastic which contains carbon fibers. ”
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_fiber_reinforced_polymer
Apr 27, 2020 09:32:29 #
John Sh
Loc: Toronto, Australia
The D500 camera body is made from magnesium alloy and caron fiber reinforced thermoplastic.
Predecessor product line: Nikon D300S
Manufacturer: Nikon
Now stop your childish argueing.
Predecessor product line: Nikon D300S
Manufacturer: Nikon
Now stop your childish argueing.
Apr 27, 2020 09:36:38 #
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 D7500 is a significant upgrade from the D5100. It has better sensor, better AF, faster frame rate, support AF with lenses that don't have built in motor and has 2 command dials (main and sub).
Apr 27, 2020 09:38:30 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
John Sh wrote:
The D500 camera body is made from magnesium alloy and caron fiber reinforced thermoplastic.
Predecessor product line: Nikon D300S
Manufacturer: Nikon
Now stop your childish argueing.
Predecessor product line: Nikon D300S
Manufacturer: Nikon
Now stop your childish argueing.
Good point.
My only wish was to provide known differences.
Many would prefer carbon plastic body. Being 63 I have an age bias which defaults to ‘metal is better’ when that isn’t always true.
Apr 27, 2020 09:41:02 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
John N wrote:
I've had a query from an old colleague at work who... (show quote)
The D500 is a way better camera. It's going backwards. If he wants a FX upgrade he should consider the D780. His deal may come back to haunt him.
Apr 27, 2020 09:48:18 #
DavidPine wrote:
The D500 is a way better camera. It's going backwards. If he wants a FX upgrade he should consider the D780. His deal may come back to haunt him.
The OP mistyped. He has corrected that it's a D5100 upgrading to D7500.
Apr 27, 2020 10:59:30 #
Definitely an upgrade from the 5100. Here's the Digital Camera Database comparison:
https://www.digicamdb.com/compare/nikon_d5100-vs-nikon_d7500/
You can also compare other models there, which is very helpful when you're looking at a line you're not personally familiar with.
I would also suggest he take a look at the D7100 and D7200 models as lower cost alternatives. As you go up the D7xxx ladder you gain convenience features and buffer speeds, which may or may not be useful to him. I don't use or need GPS and wireless, and I rarely shoot action, so buffer capacity isn't an issue. So my choice was a D7100, which I am very, very happy with. Going to the D500 is much more expensive, but offers superior weatherproofing and low light performance.
Check prices for new, used, and refurb US gear at all of the big online dealers and see what's the best bargain (KEH, Adorama, B&H, Hunt's, Roberts, etc.) to see what's the best deal. I am very happy indeed with the DX series as it's a perfect compromise for my wife and me.
Good luck!
Andy
https://www.digicamdb.com/compare/nikon_d5100-vs-nikon_d7500/
You can also compare other models there, which is very helpful when you're looking at a line you're not personally familiar with.
I would also suggest he take a look at the D7100 and D7200 models as lower cost alternatives. As you go up the D7xxx ladder you gain convenience features and buffer speeds, which may or may not be useful to him. I don't use or need GPS and wireless, and I rarely shoot action, so buffer capacity isn't an issue. So my choice was a D7100, which I am very, very happy with. Going to the D500 is much more expensive, but offers superior weatherproofing and low light performance.
Check prices for new, used, and refurb US gear at all of the big online dealers and see what's the best bargain (KEH, Adorama, B&H, Hunt's, Roberts, etc.) to see what's the best deal. I am very happy indeed with the DX series as it's a perfect compromise for my wife and me.
Good luck!
Andy
Apr 28, 2020 06:51:12 #
I guess you meant the d5000 model (d500 is one of the highest small sensor camera)
Every lens with a F mound works including the one who have aperture ring or even manual lenses.
The 7500 is a nice semi pro camera.
Every lens with a F mound works including the one who have aperture ring or even manual lenses.
The 7500 is a nice semi pro camera.
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