Tony Hayman

I have a D7000 and I need to shoot some basic video, since the autofocus for video on the D7000 sucks I have decided to upgrade my camera….

I am debating between the D7200 and the D750 with the 24-120 lens….

As far as I can tell they both shoot acceptable video, with the D750 being much better in low light as well as being a much better camera overall.

My problem is this, the D750 does not shoot 4K video, which will be the standard in the near future, and with the major price difference between the D7200 and the D750 cameras does it not make sense to purchase the D7200 now? Then wait a couple of years before jumping into full frame (a 4K D750 or equivalent should be available by then).

For those Cannon fans, I am sticking with the Nikon since for no other reason than I have several great fixed lenses from my Film Camera Days which will work great on the full frame D750.

CO

The D7000, D7200, and D750 would all be using contrast detection autofocus when shooting video. Contrast detection autofocus is slower than phase detection autofocus which is used when taking photos using the viewfinder. You might want to rent first to see if there's a significant difference.

Clemens Loc: Maryland

Did you think about shooting video in manual focus? Your footage will be so much better.
Why do you want wait that long if you are hoping for 4K.
Nobody can tell when Nikon will come out with 4K but eventually they will.
At the moment you can get the Sony a7rII for 4K internal.
Within a few months they will have an adapter for your Nikon glass and you are ready for 4K.
Just a thought

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

I'm old and just can't get the notion out of my head that recording video required a video recorder. With that in mind, I shoot alot of video following my 6 year old grandson playing soccer and hockey. I bought a Panasonic HC-X920 20.4 mega pixels and it is perfect in all kinds of lightening situation. Just my 2 cents worth. Good luck. BTW, the Panasonic was a lot cheaper than another DSLR would be.

ABJanes Loc: Jersey Boy now Virginia

Have you considered just buying a high end video camera versus trying to get great photos and great video all-in-one?

Bloke Loc: Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

One issue with 4K will be the final file size... If you are just shooting for yourself it is not an issue. I shoot musical events in church, and want to be able to give out copies of the movie to the performers. If I shoot full HD, the movies end up too big to fit on a dvd-rom. Sometimes I can get away with 720p, but for some events I end up reducing to 640x480. Just something to think about...

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

If you're looking at a video project, that you don't own the camera to shoot the 4K video, I'd suggest you rent the camera for your project. I'd also suggest a high quality mic if this project has music involved.

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jimmya Loc: Phoenix

The fact is, in my experience, auto focus for video never works. Rather than upgrade and get the same result why not learn to do manual focus.

I shoot lots of video with my Canon t3i and I use my IS lens, the 18-55, because it really hides hand movement and gives me a steady cam look.

Manual focus in video is the only way to truly get focus since, as I say, auto focus in video never works.