LarryFB wrote:
Although I have never used a SX60 the reviews I've read suggest it is an excellent Bridge Camera. My question is why do you want to change?
My background in photography goes back about 60 years. My first "real" camera was a Petrie 1.9. After a mumber of years (in the late 60s I move up to a Minolta SRT-100 and a few other Minoltas. After I retired, I used several bridge cameras because I didn't want to carry a large camera bag and have to change lenses.
Finally, I upgraded to a Nikon D5100 because I was in a location that offered many photography opportunities that my bridge camera could not handle adequately.
Now, from what I have read, the Nikon D7200 is a great camera and would be an excellent upgrade. The 18-140 lens is awesome, in fact I use one for 90% of the photos I take. If I need more reach (birding is a good example) I use my 55-300mm "kit lens" which is excellent.
Bottom line, why do you want to change? Does the SX60 meet your needs or is it lacking somehow. If you can't achieve what you want with the SX60, then considering upgrading (and the D7200 should be a great upgrade). Next, do you need the reach of a 300 mm lens, if you do consider an 18-300mm lens, if you don't need the reach, the nikon 18-140 mm is excellent. Your choice, your decision.
Although I have never used a SX60 the reviews I've... (
show quote)
Thanks Larry for the detailed comment. Only reason is, I'm thinking about improve my photography skills (as a hobby) with DSLR which have large sensor and more controls.