Question for the Nikonphiles
Oct 11, 2015 08:12:43 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Far North wrote:
I have come to a crossroads and am thinking about ... (show quote)
Since you have over 600 responses on this forum you are not a new fellow. Do your research, ask specific questions, go to the candy store and hold and use the stuff you are interested in. You know, the usual, if you read all of the responses to your question you will be no further ahead then when you first asked. YOU HAVE TO DO THE WORK!!! In the end it is you using the camera not us. Go unto the mountain young man and make us all proud. Come down from the mountain with your camera tablets.
Oct 11, 2015 08:18:20 #
While you're looking, you should look at the number of lenses available for the sony e/ef mount. Also check out the A7ii.
Oct 11, 2015 08:42:39 #
I have both the D7000 and D600. The D7000 is a wonderful camera with most everything you'd want to take serious photos. However, my new love is the D600. It is my first venture into full frame and I'm enjoying it immensely. It's like being the older brother of the D7000.
I purchased both used and I feel that's the only way for me to go once I passed the D3000 series.
I would recommend wither of these beauties if it fits your budget.
I purchased both used and I feel that's the only way for me to go once I passed the D3000 series.
I would recommend wither of these beauties if it fits your budget.
Oct 11, 2015 08:43:48 #
Ed Chu
Loc: Las Vegas NV
for me, the best feature of D7100, etc. is the second card slot, which I use as a backup. Keep reading horror stories of people sticking their cards into readers, etc., and can't retrieve their images.
Oct 11, 2015 08:52:17 #
Far North wrote:
I have come to a crossroads and am thinking about ... (show quote)
Go for the Nikon D7200. They have really beefed it up from the D7100. I do believe it is the flagship crop camera in the Nikon line. B&H has the Nikon D7200 for just under $1100.
Oct 11, 2015 09:11:11 #
Oct 11, 2015 09:22:30 #
Far North wrote:
I have come to a crossroads and am thinking about ... (show quote)
The 5500 will take the same pictures as the 7200. Same sensor just not as many "professional" controls, which you don't need anyway. A lot cheaper, a good bit smaller and lighter, it won't autofocus some of the old lenses. if someone has a collection of old glass, I would tell them to get the 7200 or the 750, but if you are going to buy new lenses, you might as well get the small light body, and upgrade the body later when Nikon actually brings out a real innovation.
Oct 11, 2015 09:32:34 #
billnikon wrote:
Since you have over 600 responses on this forum you are not a new fellow. Do your research, ask specific questions, go to the candy store and hold and use the stuff you are interested in. You know, the usual, if you read all of the responses to your question you will be no further ahead then when you first asked. YOU HAVE TO DO THE WORK!!! In the end it is you using the camera not us. Go unto the mountain young man and make us all proud. Come down from the mountain with your camera tablets.
I don't want to be rude but I do have to agree. For example I myself don't want a D5500 at all and it's not the camera for me but the D5500 is an excellent camera. So only the person who is going to use it will know if it's the right camera.
Oct 11, 2015 09:38:41 #
Look at a factory refurbished D5300. Very little difference between it and a new D5500 except the price. It has a great 24mpx sensor, is small and lightweight (for a dslr) and makes great images. B&H and Adorama usually have them for around $500 with a 18-55 lens.
Oct 11, 2015 09:58:17 #
Check out today's classified section and you will see an excellent 7100 for half the price.
Oct 11, 2015 10:25:56 #
own D610 and D7100, both great cameras and take good photos. Go to Nikons site and find their refurbished site and pick one out, they have some really good deals. Have gotten a lot of my stuff from them.
Oct 11, 2015 10:46:09 #
I moved up from an old d5000 to a d7200 and I still use the 5000 occasionally. Can't beat the 7200 and the price difference isn't that different from the 5500. Point made earlier on lenses is good there are a lot of lenses out there that are inexpensive that don't have a focus motor in them that you will be able to use on the 7200 and won't work on the 5500 because the 7200 has a focus motor built into the body.
Oct 11, 2015 11:10:15 #
Any of the d7xxx series cameras would be a good choice. I have a d7100 and a d5100 as a backup. If I were buying today i would go for the d7200. Happy shopping and let us know what you purchase.
Oct 11, 2015 11:16:53 #
CO wrote:
One thing to consider is the viewfinder. The Nikon... (show quote)
The D5100 also has a Fn button.
Oct 11, 2015 11:18:03 #
1.Here is a quick comparison.http://www.imaging-resource.com/cameras/nikon/d5500/vs/nikon/d7200/
2. Check with your local camera store professionals and tell them exactly what you want to use the camera for.
3. Re-read all the above posts.
4. Google helps a lot when you search D5500 vs (enter camera model here)
Good luck. You will not go wrong, quality-wise, with either the 5500 or 7200, although my guess is that the 7200 is far more camera than you need or will use.
2. Check with your local camera store professionals and tell them exactly what you want to use the camera for.
3. Re-read all the above posts.
4. Google helps a lot when you search D5500 vs (enter camera model here)
Good luck. You will not go wrong, quality-wise, with either the 5500 or 7200, although my guess is that the 7200 is far more camera than you need or will use.
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