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Nov 28, 2018 11:24:58   #
ecurb1105
 
Elmo55 wrote:
Currently shooting with a D5300, considering trading it in along with a D3400, and several lenses that I am not using (to reduce inventory) for a used D7200. Prices on used D7200's range from high fives to high sevens depending on quality (when I started this thought process). Can purchase a new D7200 from Amazon for $795 during "Black Friday" promotion (if I hurry). The big question that first comes to mind, "do I really need to upgrade, and is the D7200 going to give me that much more to justify the expenditure?" I am a landscape/wild animals/vacation/grand kids shooter primarily (not a lot of scenic landscapes or wild animals in Illinois). So far the D5300 has done a good job for me in my estimation. The one big advantage for the D7200 is 2 card slots so that I could start playing with RAW on 1 card and JPEG on the other. To date I am strictly a JPEG shooter. I have attached a sample of my work so far with the D5300. I will appreciate all thoughts, both positive and negative in helping me to make a final decision. Thanks for your kind attention in this matter.
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Let me throw out this idea. Get a Nikon refurbished D610. FX body, two card slots, pentaprism finder. Nikon had them on sale for $795.

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Nov 28, 2018 11:58:21   #
Hip Coyote
 
I know this topic is kind of closed now, but I agree that only one slot is needed unless you are shooting something like a wedding, etc. I also wonder why shoot raw and jpeg? IMO, shoot raw. Cull out the photos that you do not like (you only have to do it once, not twice with 2 versions of the same photo, then process the photos that you like. On occasion I have a few version of the same photo because I post one or send it to a friend via email so it is a lower resolution. I always delete those. Also, shooting only in jpeg is kind of like having a 5 speed race car and only using the first two gears. The potential of the equipment is so much more if you use RAW.

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Nov 28, 2018 12:04:06   #
charlienow Loc: Hershey, PA
 
Right now you can get a refurbished D7200 directly from Nikon for 699...I have this camera and love it...i had a d5500 before and thought that wa a great camera...I have used raw plus jpg forever...recently i started putting raw on card 1 and jpg on card 2...i use card 2 basically as a backup and for quick sharing with family. Mostly i dont bother with changing card 2 until it gets near full...anyway just my 2 cents

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/refurbished-dslr-cameras/d7200-refurbished.html

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Nov 28, 2018 12:43:51   #
67skylark27 Loc: Fort Atkinson, WI
 
I like the d7200 so much that I just bought another one to upgrade my sons d5300. I thought I was going to get a d500
and just give my d7200 to him. Being able to get the the d7200 for around 600 used and a refurbed d500 for 1400,I couldn't justify
the 800. I've had it for almost a year and shot the d5300 before that - I can't see going back! I will sell the d5300
once we get the new one on Friday. I think the quick access to all the features is what I love the best.

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Nov 28, 2018 14:24:37   #
niteman3d Loc: South Central Pennsylvania, USA
 
A couple of other points; the D7200 has a fixed LCD and if you're using the articulating screen regularly, you'll lose that. Nikon must agree about the dual slots since they dropped them in the latest D7xxx edition. D7200 is heavier and bulkier but offers more controls and better battery life.

I just did the opposite in my quest to find small and easy with great IQ. The Nikon 1 series had the potential, but they abandoned that so I bought a D5500 for the touchscreen and lighter weight. Once I mount a lens, that weight advantage goes away and all my Sigma lenses will have to go back for service before I can use them with it and the screen has a learning curve. I keep coming back to my P610 and ignoring the blown highlights when they appear. Wish I'd spent the money on glass. Oh well, there is no cure for GAS anyway. We can only treat the symptoms by applying large quantities of cash or credit to the affected area. Good luck!

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Nov 28, 2018 15:39:56   #
foxfirerodandgun Loc: Stony Creek, VA
 
B&H has the D7200 body on sale for $796.95. Here is the link.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=d7200&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=

I had been waiting for them to go on sale. I received it Tues. The usual price is $996.95. Keep your lenses and just get a NEW body.

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Nov 28, 2018 16:12:18   #
aellman Loc: Boston MA
 
Elmo55 wrote:
Currently shooting with a D5300, considering trading it in along with a D3400, and several lenses that I am not using (to reduce inventory) for a used D7200. Prices on used D7200's range from high fives to high sevens depending on quality (when I started this thought process). Can purchase a new D7200 from Amazon for $795 during "Black Friday" promotion (if I hurry). The big question that first comes to mind, "do I really need to upgrade, and is the D7200 going to give me that much more to justify the expenditure?" I am a landscape/wild animals/vacation/grand kids shooter primarily (not a lot of scenic landscapes or wild animals in Illinois). So far the D5300 has done a good job for me in my estimation. The one big advantage for the D7200 is 2 card slots so that I could start playing with RAW on 1 card and JPEG on the other. To date I am strictly a JPEG shooter. I have attached a sample of my work so far with the D5300. I will appreciate all thoughts, both positive and negative in helping me to make a final decision. Thanks for your kind attention in this matter.
Currently shooting with a D5300, considering tradi... (show quote)


First,, since you already asked yourself if you need an upgrade, you probably dont.
Second, ask yourself this: what does my current camera NOT do that I need? If the
honest answer is "nothing," your decision is made. Think of the decision not
to buy as equivalent to tax-free income in the same amount. >Alan

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Nov 28, 2018 17:06:03   #
rikhar Loc: Ct. shoreline
 
Elmo55 wrote:
Thanks everybody for your input. You all have hit upon some of my own thoughts on the subject. I just needed to put it down and "discuss" with someone else to clear my head! Again thanks. Elmo


Try the price @ Adorama on the D7200. I bought a Nikon refurbished one from them,in late 2017 for 704.00 dollars, it had a shutter count of 517 so it was basically brand new for all intents and purposes. I like the deals you can get on refurbs.

rick

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Nov 28, 2018 17:22:37   #
lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA
 
Elmo55 wrote:
Currently shooting with a D5300, considering trading it in along with a D3400, and several lenses that I am not using (to reduce inventory) for a used D7200. Prices on used D7200's range from high fives to high sevens depending on quality (when I started this thought process). Can purchase a new D7200 from Amazon for $795 during "Black Friday" promotion (if I hurry). The big question that first comes to mind, "do I really need to upgrade, and is the D7200 going to give me that much more to justify the expenditure?" I am a landscape/wild animals/vacation/grand kids shooter primarily (not a lot of scenic landscapes or wild animals in Illinois). So far the D5300 has done a good job for me in my estimation. The one big advantage for the D7200 is 2 card slots so that I could start playing with RAW on 1 card and JPEG on the other. To date I am strictly a JPEG shooter. I have attached a sample of my work so far with the D5300. I will appreciate all thoughts, both positive and negative in helping me to make a final decision. Thanks for your kind attention in this matter.
Currently shooting with a D5300, considering tradi... (show quote)


You don't need two slots and two cards to shoot RAW+JPEG. I used sometimes shoot RAW+JPEG on one card, easy to do, but today I shoot only RAW 95% of the time, only using JPEGs for special projects or from cameras that only shoot JPEGs. A D5600 would probably be a fine enough upgrade. Or look for a used D7200. All those D3xxx to D5xxx to D7xxx cameras are general use cameras.

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Nov 28, 2018 19:31:57   #
Bigmike1 Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.
 
Personally I think you have some money that is burning a hole in your pocket. Beautiful shot. Your present camera does a great job. Why not spend the cash on some survival equipment for when the power grid fails and you don't have power and food? I think your money would be better spent in that area.

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Nov 28, 2018 20:55:34   #
10MPlayer Loc: California
 
Do what you need to do. If you have the cash and it's not going to hurt your financial situation get the gear you want. It keeps the economy humming and it keeps the camera companies putting out new and better products. I'm struggling with the same situation. I want a full frame camera. And I'd love to have new high quality glass. I can afford it. It wouldn't put a crimp in the budget. But then there are other things I'd like too. New car. More travel. Golf clubs, a new driver. It's a matter of balancing what you want with what you need. We don't NEED any camera or high quality glass. I don't NEED a new car, I just want one. Just go for it if it isn't going to cause a divorce or bankruptcy. (He says with tongue placed firmly in cheek)

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Nov 28, 2018 22:28:33   #
jj56 Loc: Londonderry, NH
 
So moving to a more advanced body is great for the advancements you may use.
BUT, moving from the old standby you know inside out to the new gizmo laden body will slow you down ( the fumble factor ) and be the source of blown shots you would have gotten without thought with the old standby.
That was my experience when I upgraded and it was frustrating at times. The well oiled technique (habits) you developed using old faithful may be hard to exercise with the new body until IT becomes old faithful.
I am happy I upgraded but it continues to challenge me.
Up for the challenge???

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Nov 28, 2018 23:10:03   #
DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA
 
Elmo55 wrote:
Thanks everybody for your input. You all have hit upon some of my own thoughts on the subject. I just needed to put it down and "discuss" with someone else to clear my head! Again thanks. Elmo


I have D5300 and later added a Df (FF). Frankly I still like to work with the D5300 as much as with the Df. If Nikon made a crop Df style camera, I'd probably bite. What I like about the Df more than the FF sensor is the control layout and "feel". I'd keep the D5300 until you direct your GAS to some more specific objective. Also, I'd be cautious about adding more crop lenses until you decide in which direction your future GAS will be 'expelled.

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Nov 29, 2018 03:56:36   #
Brian1133
 
The 7200 is a great camera and the pixel count is excellent. I print in A3 and this allows me to make very clear pictures. You can shoot in RAW and JPEG to one card only which is what I do and use the other card for backup or overflow. I used to have a 5300 and got some blurring when printing in A3 so that is why I upgraded. Now it is perfect!
Hope that helps.

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Nov 29, 2018 04:31:28   #
tenny52
 
it makes cents especially if you have a couple of old lens which are full frame ready.
An used D610/D710 would not cost much more than an used D7200; you will enjoy more.
dsmeltz wrote:


If you have yet to shift to RAW and PP, a new body is not going to move you forward. What are the problems you are having with your current results that you believe would be solved by a new camera body? Given your subjects, I believe that if you shift to RAW and more PP, you will eventually want to go full frame when the RAW files you are getting start to limit you. But until you reach that point, I see no reason to get a new body.
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