Having Buyers Remorse Already.. bought the D5200 ..upgraded from D5000

[Photo Lady]

Very clever guy... that's where I am coming from. Maybe the me should be upgraded first.

One random day I came home from work and decided I wanted to set up some lights and take a picture of myself. I never really gave any thought into studio lighting or how I wanted to create the shot. I just went gung-ho.

and the results showed it: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAHQs/eHN290TbQnw/w703-h689-no/Selfie.jpg

It's horrible in plenty of ways--too many to list (and this was after plenty of attempts and processing)--and at first I even thought it was half-way decent.

But after a bit of reading, I setup the same shot but did things a little differently. I picked a shirt that didn't blend into the background and I thought about the pose. I had similar lighting, the same exact equipment, but I took the time to learn a little bit about setting up the camera for this type of shot and exposure it much better.

The results showed it: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-...DEUb8/w485-h689-no/DSC_3059-Edit-3-Edit-1.jpg

It's better in plenty of ways, and all it took was self-improvement.

A month later, I attempted the self-shot again and the results again, showed the effort/skill/thought/experience I put into it: Selfie 4 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Not saying it's perfect, but I'm improving. The equipment did change a little on that last shot, but I bought it with a specific goal in mind to help me create the image I wanted and I used it to achieve the goal.

Anyway. All I'm getting at, is while new equipment is always fun knowing how to use it and a big part of the picture*.


*pun intended.


fwiw, I don't tend to like to talk this much about myself or post my picture everywhere, just thought it made a good example...

very good example .. I love the Improvement although I liked all the pics.. I look back here on some of my beginning pictures and I totally understand what you mean.. I cannot believe the things I use to think were so good... I have come a long way in what I expect in a photo ..for sure ..... but I also know I have a long way to go.. It does make you feel good though to know it was not in vain..and your time spent learning and having fun with the camera has made a big difference. thanks..

 

[gsgary]

Yes, the D5200 is superior, but how much you will like it, will depend on your needs. It's working for me.
Specifications - Nikon D5200 vs Nikon D5000
Nikon D5200 Review

It would work for me too if it wasn't for the fact I liked the Nikon D5000 so much.. I can enjoy this new one.. I just do not want to put all the money into one that will not make that big a difference in the long run.. like mentioned above It may be better to buy the 7100 or a new lens.. what to do what to do..

There is no point upgrading the body and still using a mediocure lens

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[Photo Lady]

I am going to keep the 5200 and work on saving for a new lens. Maybe this will help after I sell the 5000.. theres no sense going backwards now.. after reading all this I get the picture that it is indeed the lens.. I could bring the camera back but unless I am ready to upgrade to even better.. either camera or lens.. theres not much sense in going back to the older d5000.. after all cameras do wear and I used it quite a lot. still great condition..but not like a new one.. so save and learn.. thanks to all of you

Just a suggestion; after Christmas, start keeping an eye out, EVERY day, on places like your local Craigslist, but also KEH, B&H and Adorama in their used sections--sometimes you can score some pretty great deals on decent glass after the holidays. Even just getting something like the 50mm f/1.8g would at least give you a really nice lens to work with, for not much cost.

thanks I will do that.. what about ebay... that is one site I visit too..

 

[Photo Lady]

Yes, the D5200 is superior, but how much you will like it, will depend on your needs. It's working for me.
Specifications - Nikon D5200 vs Nikon D5000
Nikon D5200 Review

It would work for me too if it wasn't for the fact I liked the Nikon D5000 so much.. I can enjoy this new one.. I just do not want to put all the money into one that will not make that big a difference in the long run.. like mentioned above It may be better to buy the 7100 or a new lens.. what to do what to do..

There is no point upgrading the body and still using a mediocure lens

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working on it now.. thanks

 

[Photo Lady]

I am not seeing any bells and whistles.. I am plainly not impressed with any difference between my D5000 And this new D5200.. I am using the same Tamron 18-270 MM lens.. I have mostly tested and compared the two with auto settings.. I think the 5200 does a good job and it feels lighter to hold.. but I am missing my d5000.. could it be me.. or is this a true aspect of only thinking your upgrading by buying a new camera..i can still take it back.. I don't know if they would accept my reasoning.. but I just don't want to be spending all this money if theres no reason to... I am still a noob in many ways. but I just don't feel the glory and excitement.. and you really need this emotion........

The biggest advantage to the 5200 over the 5000 as someone else mentioned is the 24 mp sensor. This will give you a higher image quality, and were this really comes into play is in two areas - one is your ability to print very large prints and have them still look good. The second, and probably more common, is when your cropping your images. The higher level of detail you get with the 24 mp sensor will allow you to crop images a lot more, basically zooming in on one specific area of the image, before it gets grainy or unusable and expanding that to fill your entire frame.

There are a few other subtle differences between the D5200 and the D5000, it shoots a little faster (5 frames per sec instead of 4), has a better autofocus system, better lowlight capabilities, has in camera HDR. All in all it is a pretty good upgrade. The other thing to consider is longevity, assuming the D5200 was purchased new or as a refurbished unit it's probably going to have a longer life span than the D5000, assuming of course the D5000 has been used frequently.

But all in all your the one who has to ultimately decide if your happy with the D5200 or not, if not then by all means return it. If it were me I'd probably think of it more in the terms of a long term investment, and hang on to the D5000 for a backup. But ultimately the final choice is of course yours.

Actually planning on selling the D5000 just to add some money to the new lens for 5200... so yes I decided it is best to keep it.. thanks

 

[Photo Lady]

When I was in the camera store purchasing the 5200 there in the show case was a Nikon for $2500 ... I just wonder how great those pictures would be... ah... lottery tonight.....

 

[ronlane]

When I was in the camera store purchasing the 5200 there in the show case was a Nikon for $2500 ... I just wonder how great those pictures would be... ah... lottery tonight.....

Full Frame would most likely need new glass for that, but hey if you hit the jackpot tonight, you could afford it all.

 

[Photo Lady]

When I was in the camera store purchasing the 5200 there in the show case was a Nikon for $2500 ... I just wonder how great those pictures would be... ah... lottery tonight.....

Full Frame would most likely need new glass for that, but hey if you hit the jackpot tonight, you could afford it all.

I am not lucky when it comes to gambling.. but you never know..

 

[ratssass]

....psssstt I already have the winning numbers.......

 

[ronlane]

....psssstt I already have the winning numbers.......

what are they so I can split it with you

 

[Photo Lady]

....psssstt I already have the winning numbers.......

I hope you do..............

 

[robbins.photo]

I am not seeing any bells and whistles.. I am plainly not impressed with any difference between my D5000 And this new D5200.. I am using the same Tamron 18-270 MM lens.. I have mostly tested and compared the two with auto settings.. I think the 5200 does a good job and it feels lighter to hold.. but I am missing my d5000.. could it be me.. or is this a true aspect of only thinking your upgrading by buying a new camera..i can still take it back.. I don't know if they would accept my reasoning.. but I just don't want to be spending all this money if theres no reason to... I am still a noob in many ways. but I just don't feel the glory and excitement.. and you really need this emotion........

The biggest advantage to the 5200 over the 5000 as someone else mentioned is the 24 mp sensor. This will give you a higher image quality, and were this really comes into play is in two areas - one is your ability to print very large prints and have them still look good. The second, and probably more common, is when your cropping your images. The higher level of detail you get with the 24 mp sensor will allow you to crop images a lot more, basically zooming in on one specific area of the image, before it gets grainy or unusable and expanding that to fill your entire frame.

There are a few other subtle differences between the D5200 and the D5000, it shoots a little faster (5 frames per sec instead of 4), has a better autofocus system, better lowlight capabilities, has in camera HDR. All in all it is a pretty good upgrade. The other thing to consider is longevity, assuming the D5200 was purchased new or as a refurbished unit it's probably going to have a longer life span than the D5000, assuming of course the D5000 has been used frequently.

But all in all your the one who has to ultimately decide if your happy with the D5200 or not, if not then by all means return it. If it were me I'd probably think of it more in the terms of a long term investment, and hang on to the D5000 for a backup. But ultimately the final choice is of course yours.

Actually planning on selling the D5000 just to add some money to the new lens for 5200... so yes I decided it is best to keep it.. thanks

No harm in that at all - lots of great lenses out there and just so many choices so I'm sure you'll be able to find on that suits you needs fine. I do mostly telephoto myself, got a great 70-300 mm Nikkor VR and I love it, absolutely fabulous lens. Important thing of course is to find what works for you personally, and don't worry about what others have to say about your setup.

 

[Photo Lady]

The biggest advantage to the 5200 over the 5000 as someone else mentioned is the 24 mp sensor. This will give you a higher image quality, and were this really comes into play is in two areas - one is your ability to print very large prints and have them still look good. The second, and probably more common, is when your cropping your images. The higher level of detail you get with the 24 mp sensor will allow you to crop images a lot more, basically zooming in on one specific area of the image, before it gets grainy or unusable and expanding that to fill your entire frame.

There are a few other subtle differences between the D5200 and the D5000, it shoots a little faster (5 frames per sec instead of 4), has a better autofocus system, better lowlight capabilities, has in camera HDR. All in all it is a pretty good upgrade. The other thing to consider is longevity, assuming the D5200 was purchased new or as a refurbished unit it's probably going to have a longer life span than the D5000, assuming of course the D5000 has been used frequently.

But all in all your the one who has to ultimately decide if your happy with the D5200 or not, if not then by all means return it. If it were me I'd probably think of it more in the terms of a long term investment, and hang on to the D5000 for a backup. But ultimately the final choice is of course yours.

Actually planning on selling the D5000 just to add some money to the new lens for 5200... so yes I decided it is best to keep it.. thanks

No harm in that at all - lots of great lenses out there and just so many choices so I'm sure you'll be able to find on that suits you needs fine. I do mostly telephoto myself, got a great 70-300 mm Nikkor VR and I love it, absolutely fabulous lens. Important thing of course is to find what works for you personally, and don't worry about what others have to say about your setup.

I will be sure to discuss the lens information with you before I purchase..your always so helpful with good advice..

 

[robbins.photo]

Actually planning on selling the D5000 just to add some money to the new lens for 5200... so yes I decided it is best to keep it.. thanks

No harm in that at all - lots of great lenses out there and just so many choices so I'm sure you'll be able to find on that suits you needs fine. I do mostly telephoto myself, got a great 70-300 mm Nikkor VR and I love it, absolutely fabulous lens. Important thing of course is to find what works for you personally, and don't worry about what others have to say about your setup.

I will be sure to discuss the lens information with you before I purchase..your always so helpful with good advice..

Lol.. who me? Nahh.. I just agree with everything Derrel says. rotfl

 

[KmH]

I was hoping I would just improve picture quality and sharpness.

The Tamron 18-270 mm lens is hurting your image quality and sharpness, particularly from about 70 mm or so out to 270 mm.
Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO review: Digital Photography Review