charlienow Loc: Hershey, PA

In my opinion there is only one true upgrade for you without going to fx cameras. That is the D500. It will use all of your lenses. It doesn’t have a built in flash but all you have to do is use an external flash.

I have both the 7200 and 500. I rarely use the 7200 anymore. I keep it as a backup.

Chuck

starlifter Loc: Towson, MD

Having had a d7200 I can saw it is a good camera. When I upgraded I went full frame with a d810. From there I ended up geting a d850. When I upgraded I wanted full frame hence the d810. I still fondly remember the d7200. Not knowing your needs or wants it's hard to make a suggestion.

GeneinChi Loc: Chicago, IL

IMHO:
I find this an interesting thread. It makes one think about “gas”. It seems “gas” is the antithesis of rationale. Thus, one frequently reacts without thinking all the pros and cons through.

Paul has done an enviable job of making one think of all the questions that need to be answered once past the “I want” stage. Answering these questions will cut down on buyers remorse for sure.

That being said, if a new purchase is what you want and you’re not going to miss a house payment because of it, then go for it. You can always list in the UHH For Sale section if it doesn’t work out.

turp77 Loc: Connecticut, Plainfield

I agree with Paul but even the low MP cameras were great. I have won many photo contest starting with my D70S 6MP and one hangs in my studio and still get compliments on it. I and have bought many other cameras, D3 12MP with over 580,000 clicks, D810 and now the D850 is my primary camera. I upgrade when I need to not because I just want to. I also have the D7200 that I bought for my 16 year old granddaughter, that I’m very impressed with it’s capabilities. (She lost interest quickly and the camera has less than 35 Clicks) Now saving it for my Grandson.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Paul, I am retired, I am a part of UHH, not reach by any means and still using my senses. It is not part of my lifestyle to recommend others who ask how to spend their money.

GAS is common and many times uncontrollable. My experience has been that if someone wants to buy something and asks here for advise that persons ends up buying what he or she wants regardless of the advice given. I repeat here what others have said in the past, one thing is I want and another is I need.

To the OP, as Paul mentioned you offer not enough information for advise. I have never owned a D7200 but everything I have heard about it has been very positive. What is the camera failing to do that you need in your photography? Portraits, action, wildlife and landscape I am sure are not weak areas for the D7200 from what I have seen so far. Perhaps you have in mind a mirrorless, perhaps a "full frame" camera. Consider selling what you have for bargain prices and spending perhaps more than you could afford in new lenses. If the quality of images concerns you be assured that a new camera will not change that.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Hello there Jack!! Welcome to Chg-Canon FanBoyz Club. We'll get you a members-only hat, next time we get them in stock. Is that going to be a small or extra-small, seems those always sell out the first....

ELNikkor

Some of us have a special budget of savings just for the "I want" parts of our lives that does not in any way infringe on the other finance responsibilities, and at a time of life when, if we don't access the "gravy" now, we never will.
Others, who may be younger, would just like to ride the wave of new technology that invites the next level of artistic possibilities. Regardless of how great the D7200 is, can't blame anyone for being enticed by mirrorless, focus stacking, IBIS, and all the other amazing features that have been introduced and made reasonably affordable, since mid-2015 when the D7200 came out.

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

Wow... this is actually an interesting thread here!

My own 2 cents in this pony show: My D7100 is my lone DSLR body left after selling the other Nikon DSLR bodies. That said - it rarely sees exercise now.
My M4/3 cameras (3) see far more use - smaller and easy to have fun with. Image quality is fantastic for my work/art. The images blow up to 30" (!) with ease as did with my Nikon DSLRs (including my D7000, D5200 & D5100 bodies).

Is this a Downgrade? Not in my world!

JMODO of this subject, of course!!

JJS Loc: SE Michigan & SW Florida

Good one!!

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

I'm with you Thomas902, and what Chg_Canon said.....it is just an excellent camera all around, really hard to beat as DSLR's go.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Whereas Paul needs one like this.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Alas, most of us define 'success' as buying a new camera.

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

What's wrong with upgrading to the D7500?

Harvey104 Loc: Priest Lake, Nashville, TN

Great responses GHG_CANON.... I have the Nikon D7000+ and consider it much smarter than this 82yo retiree ... so i plan to stay with it.

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

And if I might add; d7500 has the same sensor as the d500. I went with the d7500 cause I got a more affordable price for my budget than what the d500 was going for. Either one is a great camera imo. And both use dx lenses which some prefer for the reach.