Nikon D7500 (Page 3): What I found a little bit of a downer is that the viewing screen pulls out at an angle, but doesn't pivot the way my earlier (D7100 as I recall) did. I have been...

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Mar 9, 2023 19:43:54 #

acreutz

What I found a little bit of a downer is that the viewing screen pulls out at an angle, but doesn't pivot the way my earlier (D7100 as I recall) did. I have been using one for about 3 years now, and am happy. I had a fair number of legacy lenses and they all worked (and dictated my not seriously considering a Full Frame camera). I give it an B+ to A- as compared to what I would have optimally liked, but I don't think there is anything better for my purposes. I would replace in kind if I had to replace (but would do a lot of research about what might have come out since I bought it first).

Mar 9, 2023 19:58:24 #

dsnoke Loc: North Georgia, USA

I have had both cameras for some time now, and I use the both. As noted, the D7500 has only one card slot, but I do not find that to be an issue. The difference in number of pixels is also not noticeable unless you're going to blow the thing up to 200% and examine it with a magnifier. The D7500 has better burst shooting (bigger buffer and bigger frame rate), a separate button on top for ISO control, and a newer sensor. However, the D7500 is not several years old. Still, I'd buy another if I had to replace either of my current cameras.

Mar 9, 2023 20:06:54 #

tabascoman Loc: Crosby Texas

DaveO wrote:

Just recently someone on the forum was selling a D7100 with low shutter count for a great price.

I do thank you but I was referring to a Battery Pack for my Nikon D7500. I gave my daughter-in-law my 7100 to learn on. What gets under my skin is I can get parts for my 35 year old truck & I can't get what I want for my camaca.

Mar 9, 2023 20:07:26 #

leftyD500 Loc: Ocala, Florida

I had the D7500, and it served me well. I did not find a second card slot an issue, since I rarely go out shooting all day long. I made the switch to mirrorless, selling the D7500 and getting the Nikon Z5 camera. I don't regret that decision, I am very happy with the Z5.

Mar 9, 2023 20:16:05 #

tabascoman Loc: Crosby Texas

leftyD500 wrote:

Thank you. I'm staying where I am for now, my luck Nikon would stop making the Z5 and we both would be up the creak without a Patel.

Mar 9, 2023 20:33:12 #

BArthur3

Very, very satisfied with my D7500, after several years of use. Technologically for Nikon about top of the crop sensor world -- only D500 above. The single memory slot for me has for me at least not been an issue.

Mar 9, 2023 22:02:09 #

niteman3d Loc: South Central Pennsylvania, USA

I have one each of the D7xxx series and each one improved on the last, but the D7500 is my top gun . Love it! I buy strictly used or refurb these days and don't think I have more than $2500 total in all four bodies combined. The only new DSLR I remember buying was a D70... so it's been a while.

Mar 10, 2023 04:47:52 #

niteman3d Loc: South Central Pennsylvania, USA

acreutz wrote:

What I found a little bit of a downer is that the ... (show quote)

None of the other D7xxx series moves at all, they're stationary. Are you thinking of the D5xxx? Some of those do what you describe (my D5500 is fully articulating).

Mar 10, 2023 13:26:21 #

MaryFran Loc: Front Royal, VA

billnikon wrote:

If you bought the D7500 you would find the controls similar to your D7100. If you have lenes they would go on the D7500.
I would buy mint in the box if you can find.
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.

I just ordered the 7500 new from B & H this morning. It should arrive tomorrow. The controls do look similar to the 7100 so I don't have expectation of difficulty getting used to it quickly.

Mar 10, 2023 15:47:26 #

Carl S

You will find it to be a very easy transition! The controls and menu are essentially the same. Enjoy!

Mar 11, 2023 06:35:15 #

MaryFran Loc: Front Royal, VA

Carl S wrote:

You will find it to be a very easy transition! The controls and menu are essentially the same. Enjoy!

Thanks. I was hoping to find a copy of Mastering the Nikon 7500 too, but it is not available except downloadable. I used Darrell Young's book for the 7100 for better explanations for many things. Naturally, it was superior to the camera manual. Perhaps the one I have will help with this camera.

Mar 11, 2023 11:55:08 #

Zeke

The D7500 is a great camera especially with BBF. The lack of a 2nd card slot is of no consequence.

Mar 11, 2023 16:46:16 #

BArthur3

Another very good resource/reference is David Busch's Guide to the D7500. It's available hard copy on both Amazon and Rock Nook (which also has it as an ebook). I used a great deal in getting started.

Mar 12, 2023 15:23:45 #

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

I have a D7100, and it is a good camera. The biggest gripe that I have is the small buffer, along with a few things that are not put into the camera. It was out for a short time and the D7200 filled all those gaps. The D7200 is a great camera
The D7500 is a newer technology, but it looks like it was cheapened by Nikon because they are getting out of the DSLR market and into mirrorless. No two card slots and no motor drive are the biggest changes. I got the D7500 and I like it a lot. I miss the motor drive, but I can live without it, and I miss the two cards, but I can also live without it.

The 7200 and the 7500 are both great cameras if you are not going into mirrorless, so I think that it depends on what you want to spend. Either will serve you well. The big difference is going to be the cost.

But if you are thinking of moving up to mirrorless, I would consider that before you et another DSLR. They are an improvement.

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