Nikon camera
Feb 6, 2019 08:06:14 #
D7200, in answer to your specific question. All of the reasons I would have enumerated have already been said.
Feb 6, 2019 08:07:01 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
Seems like the votes are in! D7200. Added capabilities but also greater access to more Nikon lenses.
Feb 6, 2019 08:11:56 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Why buy a DSLR if you don't use the reflex viewfinder but use the LCD instead? In that case a mirrorless is better. So if you don't use the LCD for composing then the ability to tilt the screen isn't important. When using for reviewing, menu settings etc.. tilting screen isn't important as you can tilt the whole camera. Only when composing with the screen then it's an advantage.
Thanks for the response.
I don't see why mirrorless or dslr makes a difference as far as viewing.
Even though I use the viewfinder 90% of the time, the flip screen still come in handy on a dslr when taking low or high shots. It was a blessing shooting the lunar eclipse which was just about strait up.
I have one mirrorless camera and still use the viewfinder 90% of the time.
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Feb 6, 2019 08:21:22 #
Retina
Loc: Near Charleston,SC
tuomi1947 wrote:
Trying to chose between a Nikon D5600 & D7200 - the 7200 has a $300 discount any help ?
The only advantages the D5600 offers are the ability to use the oldest NIKKOR lenses and the articulating LCD. Unless you need these features for a lot of your shooting, the D7200 is a much better camera. [updated comment: although the D5600 can use the pre-AI lenses, manual focus is difficult at best with the little pentamirror viewfinder.]
Feb 6, 2019 08:24:04 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
The Nikon D5500 and D7200.are discontinued now. And are selling at discount prices. You can get a refurbished D7200 from B&H for $629. The D7200 has dual SD slots, and an internal focus motor. And may have a better buffer than the D5600. The D5500 was tested against the D7100, and was virtually equal in resolution. Buy the D7200.
Feb 6, 2019 08:51:49 #
My standard list of comparison sites -
Read comparisons and specs, and decide what features are important to you.
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu
Read comparisons and specs, and decide what features are important to you.
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu
Feb 6, 2019 08:59:10 #
I think everyone agrees on the 7200 unless you can manage the D500 somehow.
Feb 6, 2019 09:00:01 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I would say the D7200. It's easier to use. The D5600 has the flip screen but since you want a DSLR and not mirrorless the flip screen isn't important.
I would strongly disagree with this. I have a Canon 80D with the fully articulating screen and I wouldn't want to get another camera without it, not even one that just tilts. It's great for macro and anytime you're in a awkward position. I've used it taking photos of frogs with the camera an inch about the surface of a pond. Having a fixed screen in situations like that is useless. I'm not a vlogger and don't use the video function hardly ever.
Feb 6, 2019 09:13:18 #
tuomi1947 wrote:
Trying to chose between a Nikon D5600 & D7200 - the 7200 has a $300 discount any help ?
You will get much more bang for your buck from the D7200 for still photography:
100% viewfinder
Real pentaprism
Built in AF motor - so you can use the many wonderful screw drive AF lenses
Better construction, sealing.
++ other benefits.
About the only feature from the D5600 I like is the tilt/articulated screen since I like to shoot low, but that is not on the 7200 - the 7500 and 500 have a tilt screens. If you like to shoot a lot of video, particularly "selfies" and YT videos of you (I don't), then the 5600 might actually be an advantage, otherwise go with the 7200 for mostly still photography.
Feb 6, 2019 09:16:22 #
Feb 6, 2019 09:18:59 #
The 5600 is for beginners you will soon tire of it take the7200.
Way better camera.
Way better camera.
Feb 6, 2019 09:28:14 #
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Feb 6, 2019 09:50:07 #
Kreb's Cyclist wrote:
I would strongly disagree with this. I have a Canon 80D with the fully articulating screen and I wouldn't want to get another camera without it, not even one that just tilts. It's great for macro and anytime you're in a awkward position. I've used it taking photos of frogs with the camera an inch about the surface of a pond. Having a fixed screen in situations like that is useless. I'm not a vlogger and don't use the video function hardly ever.
To each his own. It's only my opinion. The decision ultimately depends on the OP. The reason for the articulating screen means nothing to me because I never use live view nor shoot video. For other purposes there is no difference. The main thing I like about the D7200 as compared to the D5600 because it has 2 command dial (main and sub). It makes for much easier to shoot in manual mode. The D7200 also can AF with screw driver lenses and meter with AI/AI-s lenses but these features while a plus is not that important to me.
Feb 6, 2019 09:52:24 #
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