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I'm considering upgrading from the D5600 and am looking for recommendations
Nov 27, 2018 18:45:57 #
Right now I use a Nikon D5600. Lately I've been wanting to change that. I spend a majority of my shooting time indoors. Poorly lit especially for macro work. I've been wanting to acquire a speedlight that can function both off and on camera but due to the limitations of the D5600, I have no wireless options without the use of rediculous adapters. I also feel it doesn't handle ISO700+ too well but i've'nt had experience with any other bodies to really judge. My budget is $1.3k at the highest, up to $800 comfortably. What would you guys say would be a good next step?
Nov 27, 2018 19:08:18 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
First learn how to use the D5600. You can most easily control off camera flash using the on camera flash. Nikon has a $15 cover for the flash that enables triggering without letting the on camera flash affect the image.
Or you can get any of many wireless controllers that slide into the flash bracket. They are easy to use.
For macro you may want to get a ring flash that will come with a plug to slide into your flash bracket.
I don’t think a new camera should be your first choice at this stage.
Or you can get any of many wireless controllers that slide into the flash bracket. They are easy to use.
For macro you may want to get a ring flash that will come with a plug to slide into your flash bracket.
I don’t think a new camera should be your first choice at this stage.
Nov 27, 2018 20:01:50 #
I move from D5500 to D750 about 2 years ago still happy about the move.
Nov 27, 2018 20:04:52 #
What lenses do you own? Do you want to stay with Nikon? Do you want to stay with DX? In Nikon DX I have found the D7500 to have pretty good low light performance at higher ISO. It has the newer sensor. You might consider a lens upgrade and keep the D5600. Either look to a 1.4 or 1.8 lens--or a lens with good VR, or both.
Nov 27, 2018 20:10:51 #
I went from a D5500 to a D7200 and then a D750 all within 10 months. If shooting in low light, the D750 is the one to get. I believe they’re on sale right now. Besides the capacity to shoot in very low light, it’s a wonderful camera to shoot with.
Nov 27, 2018 20:14:58 #
Spend that money on better lighting. Keep your D5600. It doesn't matter which camera you buy. The bottom line is that you need to improve the lighting in the areas where you're shooting.
You don't have to use rediculous adapters to have wireless. Get radio triggers that support TTL metering. I use a PocketWizard Mini-TT1 (Nikon version) on my Nikons. I put my SB700 flash on a PocketWizard Flex-TT5. You can also use two Flex-TT5's. Other manufacturers make TTL triggers as well. This is my Nikon SB700 flash on a PocketWizard Flex-TT5. I use a Kupo swivel umbrella bracket.
You don't have to use rediculous adapters to have wireless. Get radio triggers that support TTL metering. I use a PocketWizard Mini-TT1 (Nikon version) on my Nikons. I put my SB700 flash on a PocketWizard Flex-TT5. You can also use two Flex-TT5's. Other manufacturers make TTL triggers as well. This is my Nikon SB700 flash on a PocketWizard Flex-TT5. I use a Kupo swivel umbrella bracket.
Nov 27, 2018 20:15:28 #
mcmama wrote:
I went from a D5500 to a D7200 and then a D750 all within 10 months. If shooting in low light, the D750 is the one to get. I believe they’re on sale right now. Besides the capacity to shoot in very low light, it’s a wonderful camera to shoot with.
Must be quite expensive to do so.
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Nov 27, 2018 20:15:51 #
cedymock wrote:
I move from D5500 to D750 about 2 years ago still happy about the move.
Nikon has a current sale on Factory Refurbs:
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-store/refurbished-cameras.page?cid=img_en_us:EML:EC:11262018:817-Refurb-Email:2018-11-26-Holiday10-CyberMonday:na:img:mainBanner&ET_CID=2510648&ET_RID=326669120&SC_ID=0032400000pvz4qAAA#!/tag:8ps:Digital%20SLR%20Cameras
D850: $2,999
D750: $1,299
Nov 27, 2018 20:32:22 #
whwiden wrote:
What lenses do you own? Do you want to stay with Nikon? Do you want to stay with DX? In Nikon DX I have found the D7500 to have pretty good low light performance at higher ISO. It has the newer sensor. You might consider a lens upgrade and keep the D5600. Either look to a 1.4 or 1.8 lens--or a lens with good VR, or both.
I currently use the Tamron 90mm macro lens. I'd prefer to stay with Nikon since that is the mount the lens was made for. I don't have a preference of sensor format right now.
Nov 27, 2018 20:40:45 #
Levi M. wrote:
Right now I use a Nikon D5600. Lately I've been wa... (show quote)
Your budget may constrict you, but the D500 is a great DX camera for low light and high ISO. You could move to a D750, but that would mean a full frame body and you may need to upgrade your lenses. The D7200 is in your price range, but it does not handle low light and higher ISO as well as the D500 or D750.
Nov 27, 2018 20:43:50 #
IDguy wrote:
First learn how to use the D5600. You can most eas... (show quote)
During my search for lighting options, I read, in multiple places, that ring flashes will produce flat lighting, something I'd like to avoid. I will look into the other options you've suggested.
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Nov 27, 2018 20:44:29 #
D7500 has same sensor as D500. It is at the upper end of your price range. Are u using a tripod? Can you?
Nov 27, 2018 21:54:43 #
whwiden wrote:
D7500 has same sensor as D500. It is at the upper end of your price range. Are u using a tripod? Can you?
I do use a tripod for most of my indoor work, yes
Nov 27, 2018 22:00:23 #
Levi M. wrote:
I do use a tripod for most of my indoor work, yes
For stationary subjects you might lower shutter speed, set ISO to 100, use a cable release or timer, etc. Try using existing gear with minimal lighting or just available light?
Nov 27, 2018 22:13:19 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Must be quite expensive to do so.
All cameras were used, and after selling the D5500 the D7200’s net cost wasn’t that much more, especially since I didn’t have to buy more lenses.
When I got the D750, I did have to buy a couple of lenses, but some of the lenses I already had were fx.
Also, I wanted to have a backup camera, so that’s what the D7200 is.
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