Upgrading from Nikon D7100 to D7200 worth it?
Dec 27, 2015 13:11:02 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
I went from a D7000 to a D7200, and it was definitely worth it.
uote=Wingpilot]The D7200 has 12 more focus point, a larger buffer and a slightly upgraded processor. Those are essentially the differences between the two. In my opinion, if you already have the D7100, it's really not worth "upgrading" to the D7200. If you had the D7000, I'd say yes. My advice is to spend that difference in price on good glass, preferably a good prime.[/quote]
uote=Wingpilot]The D7200 has 12 more focus point, a larger buffer and a slightly upgraded processor. Those are essentially the differences between the two. In my opinion, if you already have the D7100, it's really not worth "upgrading" to the D7200. If you had the D7000, I'd say yes. My advice is to spend that difference in price on good glass, preferably a good prime.[/quote]
Dec 27, 2015 13:23:46 #
Bear2 wrote:
I agree but, that is a much bigger difference that the 7100.I went from a D7000 to a D7200, and it was definitely worth it.
Dec 27, 2015 13:28:15 #
jimq wrote:
FX cameras can be had for the same or slightly more (less in some cases) than the price of the 7200.If you have money to burn, an upgrade to FF would be the way to go. The 7200 just isn't an upgrade that gives you an upgrade that is worth the bucks.
Dec 27, 2015 13:29:49 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
I know, but l don't want one.
uote=Macronaut]FX cameras can be had for the same or slightly more (less in some cases) than the price of the 7200.[/quote]
uote=Macronaut]FX cameras can be had for the same or slightly more (less in some cases) than the price of the 7200.[/quote]
Dec 27, 2015 13:32:39 #
Bear2 wrote:
[/quote] I didn't quote you.I know, but l don't want one.
uote=Macronaut]FX cameras can be had for the same or slightly more (less in some cases) than the price of the 7200.
uote=Macronaut]FX cameras can be had for the same or slightly more (less in some cases) than the price of the 7200.
Dec 27, 2015 13:42:29 #
I am presently spending most of my time with a D7100. I also have a D7000 which is now my backup body. D7200 is a good idea if you shoot video for the reasons already mentioned. Good glass can't do anything but help. Work on getting to know the D7100. It is actually quite a good upgrade from the 7000 and that is a very capable camera. I have good low light results with ISOs up to 1600. Haven't experimented above that.
Good shooting
Good shooting
Dec 27, 2015 15:11:51 #
I was so sick of waiting for the D7200 to ever materialize from the rumor mill that I almost popped for a refurb D7100 to tide me over. Luckily, the D7200 actually appeared just in the nick of time. I do a lot of birds in flight/wildlife, so the bigger buffer and faster processor are the big draws for me. I second the notion of playing with your ISO or go to Auto ISO and set an upper limit on it that will still be sharp on the D7100, like maybe 3200 or 6400. In your shoes, I'd get better glass too, as others have suggested. Good luck.
Dec 27, 2015 17:11:29 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
It will be totally worth it, but only if you sell the D7100 to me for $100. Now, now! I didn't say for whom it would be worth it!
Dec 27, 2015 20:59:46 #
We really have no room for complaint. We have wonderful equipment at our disposal. Can you imagine Ansel Adam's with his 8 X 10 plate film camera, fixed lens, taking pictures in Yosemite, (El Capitain) where he has one shot, waiting days for the right light and then the film developing process and then the printing of the resulting negative.
If we can't get it right we should be ashamed. Go take a wonderful picture, fix it the way you like it and enjoy the results. If somebody doesn't appreciate that's their loss.
Good shooting,
If we can't get it right we should be ashamed. Go take a wonderful picture, fix it the way you like it and enjoy the results. If somebody doesn't appreciate that's their loss.
Good shooting,
Dec 27, 2015 21:44:42 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Image quality of the D7200 is IDENTICAL to the D7100. The only significant upgrade is the processor which allows for a bigger and faster buffer file transfer.
Seems a few reviews indicate the 7200 has better dynamic range and better low light performance. Your conclusion the images are "IDENTICAL" is subject to some debate.
Dec 27, 2015 21:47:17 #
Donkas1946 wrote:
I have a Nikon d7100 and was wondering if it is worth upgrading to the 7200. Will,I get sharper photos, better low light? In general is it worth it? Not completely thrilled with the low light results of the 7100. Thanks in advance.
Sharper photos, probably not. Better low light performance, probably yes. Worth it? Only you can answer that.
Dec 27, 2015 22:02:53 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
Jim Bob wrote:
Seems a few reviews indicate the 7200 has better dynamic range and better low light performance. Your conclusion the images are "IDENTICAL" is subject to some debate.
Much better low light performance, than my D7000. I do not have a D7100.
Dec 28, 2015 08:24:16 #
Bear2 wrote:
Much better low light performance, than my D7000. I do not have a D7100.
Well I guess your response is really helpful, huh?
Dec 28, 2015 08:26:18 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
Jim Bob wrote:
Well I guess your response is really helpful, huh?
What ever!
Dec 28, 2015 08:46:16 #
Jim Bob wrote:
Seems a few reviews indicate the 7200 has better dynamic range and better low light performance. Your conclusion the images are "IDENTICAL" is subject to some debate.
Any debate is based on something other than fact. Here's a graph showing the actual difference (which is virtually none):
http://www.photonstophotos.net/Charts/PDR.htm#Nikon%20D7100,Nikon%20D7200
The D7200 has the previously listed advantages, plus it has built in WIFI if that makes any difference to the user. The images produced will be technically identical for quality. But getting them might be easier with the D7200.
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