Upgrading Nikon d3200
Nov 2, 2017 23:22:05 #
Having entered the digital slr scene, three or four years ago after damaging my Nikon Point and Shoot on a dusty trail in Alaska, my first purchase was a Nikon 3200 plus a couple of lenses from the closest Sam's Club to Denali! I've since added a 70-300mm and the 200-500 mm, both Nikon. I enjoy travel photography, but I love nature and bird photography. I think I want to upgrade to the D500. As I read the reviews I see references to some recurring issues concerning batteries, type of memory card used, not being able to process raw files with Lghtroom5. Are there any users here who have experienced issues with the d500??
This was shot using the d3200 and the 200-500 mm lens with some processing in Lightroom 5: crop, exposure, sharpen...
This was shot using the d3200 and the 200-500 mm lens with some processing in Lightroom 5: crop, exposure, sharpen...
Nov 3, 2017 05:39:47 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Nice shot. A D7200, possibly refurbished, would be an upgrade from a D3200. Based on your photo posted, you would do even better with that camera, paired with the very good Nikon 200-500mm lens. Refurbished are available at Adorama, B&H, and Cameta. Usually around the $800 range.
Nov 3, 2017 05:55:07 #
I have a D500. There really isn't an issue with the batteries that are shipped with the camera. Those are the EN-EL15 Li-ion20 batteries. The issue is with the older EN-EL15 Li-ion01 battery that people might already have. The circuitry is such that the charge won't last long. Nikon is offering an exchange program. People can exchange Li-ion01 batteries for the newer Li-ion20 battery. I know there was an issue with some memory cards. I don't remember what that was. I haven't had any issues with mine. Apparently, a firmware update has remedied that.
Nov 3, 2017 05:57:56 #
CO wrote:
I have a D500. There really isn't an issue with th... (show quote)
Right. Using what Nikon says to use will avoid "issues." Moving from the D3200 to the D500 would be a real eye-opener!
I see no drawbacks.Nov 3, 2017 07:52:20 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Silversailor wrote:
Having entered the digital slr scene, three or fou... (show quote)
My go to wildlife rig is the D500 paired with the 200-500. I use GROUP AUTO FOCUS and my keep rate for bif is 98%. Case closed. Book um Dano.
Nov 3, 2017 11:01:55 #
I too own a Nikon D3200 but for only a year. My take on this is if you feel you have progressed in your knowledge of photography to the extent an upgrade would carry you to the next level of learning then I say go for it. Only you know the progress you have made. As for me I will do as you have and stick with my D3200 until I feel a camera upgrade would take me on to the next level. Good shooting to you.
Nov 3, 2017 16:48:45 #
Silversailor wrote:
Having entered the digital slr scene, three or fou... (show quote)
Welcome to the Hog.....Nice shot.....I don't use the 500. I have a 3300 so ill leave this part of the response to ones that have it.
Nov 4, 2017 03:55:18 #
I upgraded from a D3300 to a D5500 and then to a D500 . . . Go with the D500 . . . You will be very satisfied with the D500 . . . It's probably the best DX camera on the market . . .
Nov 4, 2017 12:09:04 #
I would love the D500 but being retired it's a bit expensive for now. I sold my D300 which is an awesome camera for a D7200. couldn't be happier and I can get two for the price of a D500.
Nov 4, 2017 22:34:37 #
Thank you all for your responses. I feel better about going in that direct. Does Nikon have any sales in November or December typically??
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