Should I or Shouldn’t I Upgrade (Page 2): Sounds like you are ready for an upgrade. The D7200 is an excellent camera. I say this from personal experience, not reading reviews. With the...

Bill_de Loc: US

charlienow wrote:

It’s not. However the 7200 is weather sealed. 5500 not

Better screen resolution on 7200

Adjustments on body where you don’t have to go into menu to select

Better viewfinder

The weather sealed is most important to me. I take a lot of shots outside and get very nervous when weather is not good.

Sounds like you are ready for an upgrade. The D7200 is an excellent camera. I say this from personal experience, not reading reviews. With the Father's Day pricing Nikon has in place I'd say go for it.

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billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

charlienow wrote:

I currently have a Nikon D5500 with the kit lenses, an 18-140 and the 18-300 zooms as well as a couple of primes.

I have been thinking of selling the 5500 and 2 kit lenses and buying the D7200 body.

Just wondering what the thoughts are on this “upgrade” and any thoughts of the current value of the kit

Thanks for any advice you can give me.

If you like the photo's you are taking now and upgrade to a D7200 will not significantly increase your images. As long as the camera is functioning for you for now their is no need to upgrade.

JeffL Loc: New Jersey

repleo wrote:

I believe in buying the best equipment I can affor... (show quote)

That depends on your marriage.😈

Deanie1113

What do you want to shoot mainly? I recently upgraded to the Lumix mirrorless system so that I could photograph wildlife and sports better. I am keeping my D5500 for portraits and landscapes, however, because it is excellent at that!

traderjohn Loc: New York City

charlienow wrote:

I currently have a Nikon D5500 with the kit lenses, an 18-140 and the 18-300 zooms as well as a couple of primes.

I have been thinking of selling the 5500 and 2 kit lenses and buying the D7200 body.

Just wondering what the thoughts are on this “upgrade” and any thoughts of the current value of the kit

Thanks for any advice you can give me.

The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys.

jacklewis014

charlienow wrote:

I currently have a Nikon D5500 with the kit lenses, an 18-140 and the 18-300 zooms as well as a couple of primes.

I have been thinking of selling the 5500 and 2 kit lenses and buying the D7200 body.

Just wondering what the thoughts are on this “upgrade” and any thoughts of the current value of the kit

Thanks for any advice you can give me.

To borrow an old spelling help aid - "I before E" - intelligence before emotion.
Get really proficient with your current gear, then reevaluate what gear is needed as you move forward.

ELNikkor

The articulating screen is the main thing you'll be giving up, for me, it would be the reason I'd keep it as a back up.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

charlienow wrote:

It’s not. However the 7200 is weather sealed. 5500 not

Better screen resolution on 7200

Adjustments on body where you don’t have to go into menu to select

Better viewfinder

The weather sealed is most important to me. I take a lot of shots outside and get very nervous when weather is not good.

Well those are valid reasons to upgrade, especially the weather sealing. Most of these will greatly improve your on location workflow. If you can afford it, go for it.

mikeroetex Loc: Lafayette, LA

Kmgw9v wrote:

By all means, upgrade.
The naysayers who think one should only upgrade when their cameras "fails" them; or when one's skills have surpassed their "current" camera; are to be ignored.
Buy the best you can responsibly afford, and enjoy. Life is short.

jims203 Loc: Connecticut

Yes do it. Not having to menu dive alone makes it worthwhile.

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

charlienow wrote:

I currently have a Nikon D5500 with the kit lenses, an 18-140 and the 18-300 zooms as well as a couple of primes.

I have been thinking of selling the 5500 and 2 kit lenses and buying the D7200 body.

Just wondering what the thoughts are on this “upgrade” and any thoughts of the current value of the kit

Thanks for any advice you can give me.

If you have to ask......no. You will know when it's time.

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

Go for it! You’ll have more flexibility with lenses and the convenience of not having to dig in menus will be liberating. You’re ready.

RKL349 Loc: Connecticut

Kmgw9v wrote:

By all means, upgrade.
The naysayers who think one should only upgrade when their cameras "fails" them; or when one's skills have surpassed their "current" camera; are to be ignored.
Buy the best you can responsibly afford, and enjoy. Life is short.

Exactly. If you can afford it, go for it. Life it short.

ltj123 Loc: NW Wisconsin

New is always fun, a challange. If you think it's a good idea and can afford it then do it. Doesn't matter if others think current is okay, it's your opinion that matters.

Charlie'smom

charlienow wrote:

any thoughts of the current value of the kit.

I sold mine for $375, body only. If you aren’t going to use your lenses with the 7200, you’ll get much more, especially with the ranges that you have. However, why would you not keep at least one of them? I love the 18-140 as a walk-around lens.