Erp1938

Thinking of getting another camera will keep my D5600, any thoughts what's next?

fredpnm Loc: Corrales, NM

Perhaps you should clue us in to what's wrong with the current camera - the D5600. Then tell us what you like to photograph--landscapes, portraits, astrophotography, macros, action, daytime, low-light. What's the budget? Are you wanting to move to mirrorless? Point and shoot? Any special requirements--frame rates, # of card slots, SD card, CFexpress card, WiFi, Bluetooth.

If you to leave it open-ended then I suggest you get the Nikon Z9. I will satisfy any of your requirements for years to come.

pendennis

Since the D5600 is a DX camera, you might give consideration to the D500, which has a boatload of bells and whistles. Otherwise, you may want to consider the D7500; it's an upgrade in the same class as your D5600.

This assumes you don't want to change to mirror-less or move to FX.

Erp1938

Ok, I shoot mostly wildlife but recently was asked to photograph my grandsons Homecoming. My photos were not as sharp and crisp. since D5600 is an entry level camera maybe consider a more advanced camera. Just a thought.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

You're the only one who should have any thoughts on this at all. What does a new camera do that your D5600 does not do?

The folks on this site will be more than happy to spend your but it may not be on something that will improve anything for you.
--Bob

Erp1938

I have thought of that also, maybe FX?

Erp1938

Low light situations are difficult.

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

If you are looking to move to an FX body, I would suggest the D750. Very good in low light. I love it!!! I purchased a D810 and thought the D750 would see little use but I actually take both cameras now with a different lens on each. The tilting screen on the 750 is a big help when taking photos that are low and I don't have a way to get back up once I get down.

Dodie

Erp1938

Thanks, I a senior so I know the feeling.

JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco

It could be that the unsharpness of your photos is due to your technique rather than the camera's capabilities. If so, a new camera won't help. It might help to post a example of the unsharp photos with the EXIF intact so we can see your settings.

yorkiebyte Loc: Scottsdale, AZ/Bandon by the Sea, OR

Fast Prime lenses. Even my 50mm 1.8G is outstanding in low light. 85mmG or even a 70-200mm 2.8G would help.

As JohnSwanda mentioned, the technique you use is everything in low-light situations. A good study of such would really be a boost!

....and I disagree with others that say - "Get a New FX body!" BUNK!.... JMOP. Your D5600 is better than my D5200 and I can sure get low light pics with my Fast Primes on it!!

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

The D750 is great. I didn't sell mine until I bought my D850. It's all in what you want and need. You'll need FX glass to really see a difference if you switch to full-frame.

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

Post a sample image so we can see what you are getting that isn't sharp and crisp. There is so much that goes into getting sharp and crisp that has very little to do with the camera, other than camera settings. BTW, the 3XXX series is considered entry level - the 5XXX is considered advanced, the 7XXX is considered even more advanced, and the 5XX is a DX pro camera. A lens on a 3XXX camera will generally provide the same image quality as the same lens on the 5XX camera, as long as the images from the cameras that are more than 20 mp are downsampled to 20 mp.

Some have suggested a D750. It's not a bad camera. But Nikon has ceased production on it which means that you are unlikely to find a new one. For the same amount of $$$ you can get a used D800, and for maybe an extra $100-$150 you can get a D810, both of which are 36 mp cameras and will have an edge over the D750. All of these would range from around $650 to $900, depending on condition.

But I am not sure what your goal is until I see an example of a bad, less than sharp and crisp image. If the issue is camera settings, lens, technique, etc, you may be able to get better results by first understanding and addressing those issues.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

D500 if you want to stay with DX and not buy new glass. I'm partial to the D850 for FX, GREAT camera but expensive and so is the FX glass. I bit the bullet and haven't looked back. Your mileage may vary.

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

That alone is reason enough to consider a full frame camera, though some of that can be mitigated by skillful post processing with the right tools.

Here is an image taken with a D810, in early morning twilight, ISO 12,800.

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