Question about upgrading from Nikon d7100 to Nikon d750
Dec 10, 2015 23:39:47 #
Dec 11, 2015 05:34:50 #
cjkorb wrote:
The D750 will give little better image quality but it's hard to say if it would be significant for you. The D750 is an all around better camera. Though the D7100 has more lens available.
Every lens that will fit the D7100 will fit the D750.
Dec 11, 2015 06:08:25 #
tramsey wrote:
Most of my work is wild life. I have a friend in ... (show quote)
Upped to a D750 a few months ago from a D7000...best move I ever made since upping to the old F2's from FE's. You won't regret it.
Dec 11, 2015 06:40:35 #
dannac wrote:
Doubt you can get that for the 7100 and 18-300mm.
I agree, I just found a D7100 and 18-300 on Amazon or E-bay for $750. Refurbished for $1100.
Dec 11, 2015 06:43:27 #
I just made the upgrade from a D7000 and Nikon 70-300mm VR to the D600 and 80-400mm. If I had to do it all over I would have either gotten the D7200 for More reach or gotten the best full frame the D810. If I had the money, D810 and the Nikon 200-400mm VR lens for my equipment.. Wildlife photography is so Much more than equipment. To get killer shots you have to get Close, and then a little closer. That means using blinds, crawling on your belly and any other trick you can come up with. Not to mention your ability to tweak the final image. And if you want the sharpest pictures available, you need to look at the even more expensive prime lens. Just my 2-cents.
A few examples of the my D600 & 80-400mm set-up http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-304904-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-297910-1.html
A few examples of the my D600 & 80-400mm set-up http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-304904-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-297910-1.html
Dec 11, 2015 07:02:31 #
Quality of the photos may not be enough of a difference to satisfy you vs. the cost. Unless you want to go full frame for other reasons, Id say stay with what you have. But if you are like me and just want a new camera to play with. The 750 is excellent.
Dec 11, 2015 07:25:31 #
Dec 11, 2015 07:55:43 #
Dec 11, 2015 07:56:22 #
I use the D7100 and the FX80-400 lens and the results are spectacular.
I had used a Tamron 70 -300 prior to the FX 80-400 and that move was very impressive. I'd rate the Tamron to be the equal of your present Nikon zoom glass.
I have moved from DX glass to FX glass in anticipation of my moving from DX to FX. For me this made sense as it allowed me to get great glass and continue to use o very good camera body until I made the FX move.
Remember that you invest in the glass and use the body at hand.
I had used a Tamron 70 -300 prior to the FX 80-400 and that move was very impressive. I'd rate the Tamron to be the equal of your present Nikon zoom glass.
I have moved from DX glass to FX glass in anticipation of my moving from DX to FX. For me this made sense as it allowed me to get great glass and continue to use o very good camera body until I made the FX move.
Remember that you invest in the glass and use the body at hand.
Dec 11, 2015 08:03:50 #
tramsey wrote:
Finally to my question; would the increase in image quality be significant enough to warrant the money spent.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Tough question, but regardless of the cost vs image quality, you'll know that your D750 will be doing a better job than your D7100. One of the links below lets you choose two cameras and compare enlarged images from each. You'll see better results from the D750.
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu
http://www.imaging-resource.com/cameras/compare/
Dec 11, 2015 09:37:52 #
SteveR wrote:
Do not sell the 7100. If you're shooting wildlife, you won't need the extraneous information provided by the D750 since the wildlife would generally be in the center of the frame. I seen nothing wrong with a 24mp crop image. Put the 80-400mm lens on it and you get a field of view of 60-600mm, just perfect for wildlife.
Agreed. If your wildlife is the kind that wants to keep you at a distance, keep the D7100 and put your money in glass. I'd go for the new 200-500mm.
Dec 11, 2015 10:02:40 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
Well, the D750 is DPReviews Camera of The Year for 2015. That beats the Sony AR7 II. It is a quality camera. Like all good cameras it needs a good lens. For wild life, there is never enough reach, but be cautious, image quality drops at the extremes. You would do well with the D610. I would consider, 500 f/4, 200-400 f/4, 200-500 mm, 80-400 mm in that order. for the 500, 200-400 and the 80-400 you can still put a TC and still have auto-focus. I would also consider used and refurbished on the quality lenses. These big lenses often sit in their bags and only used for specific shootout. Used and refurbished are great deals.
But all that being said, your biggest investment should be in yourself. Having good equipment is one part of the quality question the other is ability and knowledge to use the equipment. The final part is the photographer's skill set, knowledge of use of light and composition, the later being the most important. In my opinion, it is 10% equipment and 90% photographer. real photographers know that to be true.
But all that being said, your biggest investment should be in yourself. Having good equipment is one part of the quality question the other is ability and knowledge to use the equipment. The final part is the photographer's skill set, knowledge of use of light and composition, the later being the most important. In my opinion, it is 10% equipment and 90% photographer. real photographers know that to be true.
Dec 11, 2015 10:07:07 #
Yes, the D750 is a great camera with updated technologies but expecting that the quality of the images are going to be superior to those of the D7200 is not very realistic if using the same lens on both.
I am going to say that I prefer a cropped body to full frame when it comes to wildlife unless you have plenty of money to burn on the expensive 500 and 600mm lenses.
I use a D610 and I am totally satisfied with its quality.
I am going to say that I prefer a cropped body to full frame when it comes to wildlife unless you have plenty of money to burn on the expensive 500 and 600mm lenses.
I use a D610 and I am totally satisfied with its quality.
Dec 11, 2015 10:10:11 #
Ed Chu
Loc: Las Vegas NV
used to own a camera store; the Photo Dealers Association convention every Feb showed off the new stuff; I think PDA is no longer in existence, so I would guess CES shows every evry Jan; I would not buy anything until after that show
Dec 11, 2015 10:12:51 #
I own a D7000 & D7100 and love the 7100. I shoot mostly outdoor photos, fly fishing and landscapes while fishing and photos of my K9 Jager. Thought about upgrading to the D750 but decided on upgrading the glass instead and I'm damn glad I did.
I upgraded from the Nikon 18-200 to the Nikkor 24-70 and the results were incredible. I rarely use the 18-200 now. And as soon as I can find the means I'll purchase the 70-200. The camera is much heavier, but I don't mind. Small price for better quality pics. My family and friends also noticed the difference.
I upgraded from the Nikon 18-200 to the Nikkor 24-70 and the results were incredible. I rarely use the 18-200 now. And as soon as I can find the means I'll purchase the 70-200. The camera is much heavier, but I don't mind. Small price for better quality pics. My family and friends also noticed the difference.
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