Three solid reasons NOT to buy a new Nikon D7500 ....
Oct 26, 2017 22:33:04 #
SueScott wrote:
A question for you Steve - I just bought a D7500 today to replace my grey market D7200 which I really liked EXCEPT its extremely awkward means of taking videos. I don't use a tripod and when doing a video (usually in church) my arms begin to feel the strain of holding the camera in front of my face, "tourist style". Will the articulated screen enable me to do a video at an easier angle? I hope this doesn't come across as a stupid question - thanks!
Sue - it's a tilt screen on the D7500, I believe - is it not?
I suppose that's articulating - to an extent ... but - fully articulating - usually refers to the screens that turn all the way around. Usually, a tilt screen has two positions - one just leans forward. The other goes through a fuller motion - creating a fuller 90 degree - table - so you can look directly down into it - whilst the lens faces forward. This might help a little with videos, but I think a fully articulating screen would serve you better for video. The only Nikons which provide that are the intermediate DX models - the D5600, D5500, D5300.
Anyway ... I know you directed this at Steve, Sue - but it's MY Topic Post ... so, I felt as though I should try to help you with this first.
I hope that did .... enjoy!!!!
Oct 26, 2017 23:43:11 #
SueScott wrote:
A question for you Steve - I just bought a D7500 today to replace my grey market D7200 which I really liked EXCEPT its extremely awkward means of taking videos. I don't use a tripod and when doing a video (usually in church) my arms begin to feel the strain of holding the camera in front of my face, "tourist style". Will the articulated screen enable me to do a video at an easier angle? I hope this doesn't come across as a stupid question - thanks!
It might, really depends on what's comfortable. I like the tilt screen for some uses (especially when I'm down low) and I think it would be great to do video at waist level too - although I haven't used it much like that. Also, note that it's tilt only - it doesn't articulate.
Oct 26, 2017 23:50:57 #
Steve Perry wrote:
It might, really depends on what's comfortable. I like the tilt screen for some uses (especially when I'm down low) and I think it would be great to do video at waist level too - although I haven't used it much like that. Also, note that it's tilt only - it doesn't articulate.
Since Sue just bought one, Steve ... I'm sure she realizes that, by now ...
We tend to use the term - Fully Articulating - to denote a screen which turns fully around, and can then be placed back against the body.
However, articulating - technically - just refers to a jointed motion.
Having said that - the description I gave Sue - was based on the Tilt Screen I have on my Sony alpha SLT a58 ...
I gather, now - from what you just wrote - the D7500 doesn't even have both of those motions I described ... is that right?
Oct 27, 2017 04:08:29 #
GalaxyCat wrote:
I read that the Canon EOS M5 has a problem with a person's nose hitting the touch sensitive display when using the view-finder, requiring the turning-off of the inputs from the display because of this problem. Anyone have any ideas about this problem on any cameras other than Canon?
Loooonng noses!
Oct 27, 2017 04:57:02 #
Steve Perry wrote:
It might, really depends on what's comfortable. I like the tilt screen for some uses (especially when I'm down low) and I think it would be great to do video at waist level too - although I haven't used it much like that. Also, note that it's tilt only - it doesn't articulate.
Thanks for your reply - as I mentioned, I just bought the D7500 and haven't had the chance to use it at all yet - I had a P520 a while back with an articulated screen and thought the 7500's screen was the same. I'll be able to see if this one will help with videoing once I play around with the new camera - right now I'm a bit intimidated, but that should pass quickly!
Oct 27, 2017 04:59:25 #
Chris T wrote:
Sue - it's a tilt screen on the D7500, I believe -... (show quote)
My old, now departed, P520 had an articulated screen - I got the terms confused!
Oct 27, 2017 06:38:48 #
Oct 27, 2017 07:58:00 #
Chris T wrote:
First, it's only 20MP ... like the D500 and the D5... (show quote)
I'm waiting for the sequel: "Three solid reasons TO BUY a new Nikon D7500 ..."
Oct 27, 2017 08:00:14 #
Steve Perry wrote:
It might, really depends on what's comfortable. I like the tilt screen for some uses (especially when I'm down low) and I think it would be great to do video at waist level too - although I haven't used it much like that. Also, note that it's tilt only - it doesn't articulate.
I use the tilting screen on my D750 quite often. It's perfect for high and low shows. I have no need for articulation.
Oct 27, 2017 08:03:13 #
Chris T wrote:
Note: This Second Post is a Typo Correction ... should have been D5500 ... apologies!
I was all set to order a D5500 today. B&H has $100 off on the 7200 today. Still almost double the price of the 5500. I don't do action. What might I get that I really need that the 5500 doesn't have? Plan to buy the Sigma Art 18-35mm also.
Oct 27, 2017 08:46:53 #
Steve Perry wrote:
Agree, no camera is perfect :)
Oh, and I missed my favorite D7500 shot!
Oh, and I missed my favorite D7500 shot!
Love it, Steve.
Oct 27, 2017 08:50:42 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I use the tilting screen on my D750 quite often. It's perfect for high and low shows. I have no need for articulation.
Same for me.
Oct 27, 2017 08:50:46 #
Chris T wrote:
First, it's only 20MP ... like the D500 and the D5... (show quote)
Ok you’ve convinced me, I’ll stick with Canon.
Oct 27, 2017 08:56:41 #
GalaxyCat wrote:
If I ever get some money to buy a superior camera than the Olympus E-PL1, I don't know what to get: a Canon or a Nikon? Should I wait for a mirrorless full-feature PRO?
I have rented and shot the Fuji XT2 which is Mirorless granted it's only 20 megapixels but man was it simple intuitive and took great shots, now I have larger hands so found it a bit small but it was light small easy to use great camera
Oct 27, 2017 09:00:43 #
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