Tough decision

[Danulon]

A comparison: I had a D700 and wanted to upgrade.


I seriously pondered whether to go for the D810. But I didn't need 36MP and some unique (at least for FX standards) features did intrigue me.


It was a very quick decision once I laid my hands on a D750.


My recommendation therefore: Have a closer look at a D7100/ D7200. If possible make some shots. Then decide whether a D7x00 would be really a downgrade.


At least regarding FX several people in this forum switched from D700 to D750. Nobody complained. The sensor is marvellous. The build quality durable enough for most people. And the user interface absolutely ok! Some functions actually are easier to reach with the D750. Most of these features also apply for the D7x00 series.

[Frank Fremerey]

I once tested the d300s against the d7000. Both side by side and the D3 as my main body.

The D300s was outdated back then.

With the D7100 there came a new AF system. This was the D7000 weak point.

I do not see where the D7200 is better than the 7100.

The 7100 used is sure a bargain.

[Eb]

I do not see where the D7200 is better than the 7100.

The 7100 used is sure a bargain.

Frank, if you need a buffer that is at least as big as the D300, then the D7100 does not suffice.  Then the D7200 is much, much the better camera!  Aside that, there are a number of small improvements thrown in as a bonus.

[Peter Connan]

If you are interested in that sort of thing, then the D7200 offers substantial improvements over the D7100 in the already-mentioned area of the buffer, but also faster processor (which should improve AF performance significantly especially when using multiple focus points, and also interval photography, the built-in timelapse function and video recording.

[Frank Fremerey]

@Eb: The D300s was so slow that I newer felt the buffer as a limiting factor. I shoot 14 Bit NEFs. With JPEG only the D300s was much faster that the D7000. Very interesting information concerning the D7200. Thank you. I hated the D7000, because it did perform very badly with fast primes, the only lens type I use. I replaced it with the D600, which is the better camera in any respect, although the AF-system leaves a lot to wish for.

I still hope for a 24MP D5 that will fix all issues of the current 24MP-lineup (D3X/D600/D610/D750) in one decent body.