Replacement choices for a Nikon D7000 (Page 2): The price has seriously dropped on the D7200..around $ 700-800 for usa model!.. I say go for it..Its a quantum leap from the D7000 which...

pahtspix

The price has seriously dropped on the D7200..around $ 700-800 for usa model!.. I say go for it..Its a quantum leap from the D7000 which I owned!!

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Why used? You can get a factory refurbished for that.

spraguead Loc: Boston, MA

I went from a D7000 to a D750 and could not be happier.

I knew it would mean more lens purchases as I had just one FX lens at the time. But to me it made sense as I intend to keep in the full frame Nikon world. And jumping into the D750 was very easy. Some buttons and functions are moved, but overall a very familiar feel and great high ISO performance.

Right now used, low-click D750s are cheaper than D500s

In-lightened Loc: Kansas City

My D500 went to Alaska to shoot Northern Lights. It has also been exposed to spray in the waterfalls. Just kept firing like a champ even in -15 with wind blowing a gale. Several nights and it never coughed. Love that camera for wildlife as well but looks like your don't chase things that move so much. I had the D7100 and love the menu of this camera much better. Never exposed the D7100 to extremes before I sold it so can't comment on that. Can't go wrong with the D500!

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

In-lightened wrote:

My D500 went to Alaska to shoot Northern Lights. ....

Smart camera! (Couldn’t resist)

We have several members from KC.
Maybe we should have a meet-up?

Curve_in Loc: Virginia

CO wrote:

I have two D7000's, one D500, and one D750. The D5... (show quote)

Thanks for the hands on input! Having a quicker way to change ISO will be nice.

jerryc41 wrote:

That sounds like a good choice. Maybe you can fin... (show quote)

I didn't think about a refurbished model. That sound like a good match since they are about the same price as used. Thanks for the links!

rmorrison1116 wrote:

Of my 14 DSLR bodies two are Nikon, a D7200 and a D500. If you don't need the up to 10 frames per second of the D500 then seriously consider the D7200. Based on what you said you enjoy photographing, the D7200 is probably the better choice. It's weather sealed, has higher resolution, plenty of features and it's the logical progression of what you already have, plus a new D7200 body costs less than a used D500.

I got my D7000 in 2013 so I realize just about every current Nikon model will have a upgraded sensor and processor. For me, the D7200 isn't enough of an upgrade over the system I have. Thanks for chiming in!

pahtspix wrote:

The price has seriously dropped on the D7200..around $ 700-800 for usa model!.. I say go for it..Its a quantum leap from the D7000 which I owned!!

I've had my D7000 for 6 years so I wanted to get something closer to the latest version.

SuperflyTNT wrote:

Why used? You can get a factory refurbished for that.

I see that now.

spraguead wrote:

I went from a D7000 to a D750 and could not be happier.

I knew it would mean more lens purchases as I had just one FX lens at the time. But to me it made sense as I intend to keep in the full frame Nikon world. And jumping into the D750 was very easy. Some buttons and functions are moved, but overall a very familiar feel and great high ISO performance.

Right now used, low-click D750s are cheaper than D500s

When I looked into the high ISO performance, the D500 looked better. I think it has to do with the EXPEED 5 vs EXPEED 4. I didn't see a reason to move to FX.

In-lightened wrote:

My D500 went to Alaska to shoot Northern Lights. It has also been exposed to spray in the waterfalls. Just kept firing like a champ even in -15 with wind blowing a gale. Several nights and it never coughed. Love that camera for wildlife as well but looks like your don't chase things that move so much. I had the D7100 and love the menu of this camera much better. Never exposed the D7100 to extremes before I sold it so can't comment on that. Can't go wrong with the D500!

Thanks!

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

Curve_in wrote:

I'm trying to decide what camera I should get next... (show quote)

YES!!!

In-lightened Loc: Kansas City

GoofyNewfie wrote:

Smart camera! (Couldn’t resist)

We have several members from KC.
Maybe we should have a meet-up?

Yes...meet for coffee? Who else is in the area?

Juy Loc: Delaware

I too started eiththe D7000, still have it and use it but upgraded to the D500 , my reason ing was for the bettersensor and processor, the low light improvemet and focus system.

I am very pleased with it it meets all my requirements, hasn't made me a better photographer but I have many more keepers
In short you will be very happy with the D500, I haven't yet tried it for astrophotography but in the plans, for wildlife it is great. Buy it and enjoy

Raz Theo Loc: Music City

Curve_in wrote:

I'm trying to decide what camera I should get next... (show quote)

What about a D7500? Everything a D500 offers except (OMG) a 2nd card slot! At 1/2 half the price plus there are deals everywhere.
Same weather sealing and a carbon fiber monocoque body. Did I mention the frame rate and the buffer? I got one and I love it.

Curve_in Loc: Virginia

Raz Theo wrote:

What about a D7500? Everything a D500 offers except (OMG) a 2nd card slot! At 1/2 half the price plus there are deals everywhere.
Same weather sealing and a carbon fiber monocoque body. Did I mention the frame rate and the buffer? I got one and I love it.

The D7500 won't work as smoothly with my main macro lens - 105 mm AL-s. Plus the D500 has a tougher build which might help it last longer.

Curve_in Loc: Virginia

Thanks for all the input. I picked up a new D750. I'm super happy with the resulting images!