What do you think of the Nikon D7500 ??

[Photo Lady]

$1,200 will easily do the D7200 (at current discount pricing).

Add $300 and you can get a FX D750, but then you have to get FX lenses to go with that body. Another rabbit hole to fall into.

That's not required. You can use DX lenses on an FX body.

thats new to me..thanks.

 

[Photo Lady]

If all that is damaged on the D7100...then why not buy a hotshoe flash that will have more power, and better lighting? The pop-up flash on the camera is not that good at lighting things...

I think the best reason to fix it is to avail of the Nikon lighting commander system without the need for triggers etc

i will see the overall condition of the camera.. if he says the camera is fine over all .. i think i might just go with the flash attachment and hold off.... certainly would give me more time to really know what i want..thanks

 

[cgw]

Back to the OP's question. I take the D7500 as further evidence of Nikon's current malaise. It's simply poor value relative to the D7200--a model that's sure to be discounted over the holidays. The D7200 is one of Nikon's best: a prosumer over-achiever. Not certain how much more R&D resources Nikon will shovel into DSLRs after the D850 whose features will likely trickle down to future product line-ups. The D7500 is an example of scrambled bits from the current parts bins that fall a bit short of a truly new model.

 

[Photo Lady]

$1,200 will easily do the D7200 (at current discount pricing).

Add $300 and you can get a FX D750, but then you have to get FX lenses to go with that body. Another rabbit hole to fall into.

Oh, but what a nice rabbit hole...

love photography.. always worth it .......i don't feel this way about many other things.. but when your photos knock your socks off it is a great feeling..lol

 

[Photo Lady]

Back to the OP's question. I take the D7500 as further evidence of Nikon's current malaise. It's simply poor value relative to the D7200--a model that's sure to be discounted over the holidays. The D7200 is one of Nikon's best: a prosumer over-achiever. Not certain how much more development resources Nikon will shovel into DSLR development after the D850 whose features will likely trickle down to future product line-ups. The D7500 is an example of scrambled bits from the current parts bins that fall a bit short of a truly new model.

oh thats not good news about the D7500.. i really think i will pass on this camera now.. thanks for everyones imput.. and honesty..so glad i asked your opinions..

 

[Braineack]

The D7500 is an example of scrambled bits from the current parts bins that fall a bit short of a truly new model.

I think they just didn't want it to compete with the D500 as a prosumer camera -- and I've been seeing lots of TV commercials for it, branding it like a normal cell phone camera -- taking quick snapshots while hanging out in the city with friends...

it does have impressive features with the improved AF module -- heck it even has AUTO AF-Fine Tuning. But the removal of the dual SD slot was just odd at best; you'd think with a camera that does 4k videos that you'd want extra room for storage.

 

[Photo Lady]

The D7500 is an example of scrambled bits from the current parts bins that fall a bit short of a truly new model.

I think they just didn't want it to compete with the D500 as a prosumer camera -- and I've been seeing lots of TV commercials for it, branding it like a normal cell phone camera -- taking quick snapshots while hanging out in the city with friends...

it does have impressive features with the improved AF module -- heck it even has AUTO AF-Fine Tuning. But the removal of the dual SD slot was just odd at best; you'd think with a camera that does 4k videos that you'd want extra room for storage.

I like those features.. the card slot turning single was stupid ... the more photos a camera can hold the better.. although for me this would not be an issue since i download daily.. my husband still seems to want me to buy the 7500.. maybe i will take it home and try it.. and then bring it back for the 7200 if i am not happy.. thanks for info... so appreciated

 

[Braineack]

I can't imagine you really being disappointed with it.


oh wait.


I'm pretty sure they removed the pop-up flash... that might be a deal breaker for you! I forgot about that one. Now I'm remembering all the things I was like WTF about that camera.

And you can't use a battery grip with it. And you can't use AI lenses with it if you want metering.

These of the sorts of decisions that Nikon makes that really makes me question if they actually care about their photographers or not.

 

[Photo Lady]

I can't imagine you really being disappointed with it.


oh wait.


I'm pretty sure they removed the pop-up flash... that might be a deal breaker for you! I forgot about that one. Now I'm remembering all the things I was like WTF about that camera.

And you can't use a battery grip with it. And you can't use AI lenses with it if you want metering.

This is not good........ maybe i better skip going altogether... and wait until the 72oo are back in stock.. i must make up my mind today.. and tell them not to hold it for me..

 

[Designer]

That's not required. You can use DX lenses on an FX body.

thats new to me..thanks.

When an FX camera senses that a DX lens is mounted, it automatically captures only the DX portion of the sensor. This is called "DX mode". If your lens does not have the CPU contacts, you can manually set the camera to DX mode.

 

[Dave442]

I don't think the D7500 is that bad of an option. You can buy it new at your local shop, my local shop would let me use it for a couple weeks and return it if it just was not what I wanted.

It does have the pop-up flash, the D500 is the one that went without the pop-up flash. The D7500 added the flip screen and I know that would save me on those overhead shots.

I have never had a problem in using one card slot in 12 years of using my cameras. The grip I might miss, but I use my camera that does not have the grip more often than the one that does have the grip.

I am thinking that your current camera could have taken a knock that busted the flash and may have caused other damage if you are now having focusing issues that were not there before. More reason for a new camera over fixing the current one.

 

[Photo Lady]

I don't think the D7500 is that bad of an option. You can buy it new at your local shop, my local shop would let me use it for a couple weeks and return it if it just was not what I wanted.

It does have the pop-up flash, the D500 is the one that went without the pop-up flash. The D7500 added the flip screen and I know that would save me on those overhead shots.

I have never had a problem in using one card slot in 12 years of using my cameras. The grip I might miss, but I use my camera that does not have the grip more often than the one that does have the grip.

I am thinking that your current camera could have taken a knock that busted the flash and may have caused other damage if you are now having focusing issues that were not there before. More reason for a new camera over fixing the current one.

I have made my decision.. i will buy the D7500 as planned.. try it .. if for some reason it is not for me i will take it back.. being he is holding it for me.. so tomorrow i plan on making the trip.. this is what my husband said too.. if theres too many repairs for the camera just buy a new one.. so tomorrow i will let the store professional look it over and decide whether it is worth sending back to Nikon.. thanks so much for imput.. it means alot.. and i appreciate everyones opinions.. i have learned alot about the camera just chatting with you all......

 

[chas1723]

I have the D7500 and think it is a great camera. The 20mp sensor works great in lower light. The focusing system is great. It includes a built in flash as well as commander mode for external flash. The buffer on it is great for wildlife photography.

The omission of the second card slot is a downside but not a deal breaker. This goes for the battery grip as well.

Many people in this thread are advising you about something they themselves have never used.

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[Photo Lady]

I have the D7500 and think it is a great camera. The 20mp sensor works great in lower light. The focusing system is great. It includes a built in flash as well as commander mode for external flash. The buffer on it is great for wildlife photography.

The omission of the second card slot is a downside but not a deal breaker. This goes for the battery grip as well.

Many people in this thread are advising you about something they themselves have never used.

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thanks very much for information ... i am soooooooo looking forward to this camera.. if only it would stop snowing.. we have many feet now so i won't be getting to camera store for at least a few days.. i will let you know when i get it home...thanks again..

 

[Peeb]

The lack of the 2nd card slot is a bummer, but for personal use (non-commercial), I think the D7500 would be a great poor man's alternative to the D500.