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03/21/2015 08:39:29 PM · #1 |
Did I need another camera, probably not.
But I felt like my workhorse D300 fell short on some events I was shooting (for fun).
So I pulled the trigger and got the Nikon D7200.
So something new to play with this weekend :) |
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03/21/2015 08:55:10 PM · #2 |
Congrats!
Curious to hear your thoughts as a fellow D300 owner.
Message edited by author 2015-03-21 20:55:22. |
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03/21/2015 09:12:27 PM · #3 |
Derek,
Spec-wise, it sounds like a big improvement.
I really want a D400 (build, layout, etc) replacement to come out.
But, I was shooting sports in crappy weather [very overcast, rain, and heavy clouds (typical Pacific NW weather)] making it a dark environment to shoot in recently.
I was shooting 1/800 to 1/1000 shutter spd, and had to bump the ISO to 3200, so I wasn't happy with the results with the D300.
That's what made me pull the trigger on the D7200. It (and the D7100) has good reviews for low light capabilities.
I didn't go for the D7100 due to buffer. Plus I like the DX for sports with the consumer grade lenses I have.
I'll still use the D300. I love it. It's a tank.
In a way I was tempted to go Canon 7DmII with it's specs, but you know how that goes; new lenses, gear, etc.
I'll add to the post when I get real trigger time with the D7200.
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03/21/2015 10:15:15 PM · #4 |
| Congrats. Always fun to learn a new toy. Can't wait to see some of your shots. |
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03/22/2015 08:29:31 AM · #5 |
Congrats, Leo. I believe you were beyond wise not going with the D7100 with the D7200 available - I still can't believe that they never increased the buffer over the already inadequate D7000 buffer size. Being a D7100 owner (I use it for wildlife) I think you'll get at least 1 stop less noise over my camera, and coupled with the bigger buffer it's a great choice while giving you twice the MP's over the D300. I'm waiting for the D400 before I upgrade, but if it's not here in a year I may just need to jump on the D7200 when the refurbs start popping up.
Enjoy. I'm looking forward to seeing how these cameras perform. |
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03/22/2015 09:18:24 AM · #6 |
Congrats...I'm waiting to hear more about the sensor. It's not "bad", but I am not a big fan of the D7100 sensor compared to the older Sony sensor line. I hope they went with Sony this time instead of Toshiba!
Let us know how it goes! |
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03/22/2015 09:47:43 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by Neil:
Congrats...I'm waiting to hear more about the sensor. It's not "bad", but I am not a big fan of the D7100 sensor compared to the older Sony sensor line. I hope they went with Sony this time instead of Toshiba!
Let us know how it goes! |
Interesting, Neil. I went from the D7000 to a D600 and a D800 figuring I'd use the D800 in DX mode for birding but it just became a hassle with the file sizes and the cropping. So, I picked up the D7100 on a very inexpensive eBay refurb and the first shot I took with it impressed the heck out of me in terms of sharpness and clarity. I'd have loved a little less ISO noise, but it gave me about 1.5 stops over my D7000 which topped out at 1600. What exactly didn't you like about it? |
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03/22/2015 04:20:29 PM · #8 |
I got the d7200 on Thursday and although its only been a few days, so far I am loving it. Shooting at night has been just amazing to me.
I upgraded from a d90 and the difference in image quality is impressive. I was told that it has a Sony sensor.
Good luck with yours Leo!
*and thanks again to Jake for helping me decide! |
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03/22/2015 05:16:49 PM · #9 |
Congrats to you both!!!!
How exciting to have new toys and learning curves, can't wait to see your new images |
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03/22/2015 08:31:22 PM · #10 |
I thought I'd toss in my .02 about the D300. I thought that the change from the D300 to the D300s was pretty significant (I have both.) My D300 developed an issue where the mirror gets stuck pretty often. I've read that this was a pretty common problem. If it didn't do that, I'd use it much more often. I generally keep it in the car so I always have a camera handy "just in case."
The D300s seems to do a much better job of handling colors, I thought. I have since upgraded to a D800, but I still use the D300s quite a bit for sports, etc.
Originally posted by spiritualspatula:
Congrats!
Curious to hear your thoughts as a fellow D300 owner. |
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03/23/2015 01:44:09 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by alanfreed:
I thought I'd toss in my .02 about the D300. I thought that the change from the D300 to the D300s was pretty significant (I have both.) My D300 developed an issue where the mirror gets stuck pretty often. I've read that this was a pretty common problem. If it didn't do that, I'd use it much more often. I generally keep it in the car so I always have a camera handy "just in case."
The D300s seems to do a much better job of handling colors, I thought. I have since upgraded to a D800, but I still use the D300s quite a bit for sports, etc.
Originally posted by spiritualspatula:
Congrats!
Curious to hear your thoughts as a fellow D300 owner. |
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Interesting. Never had that issue with mine. So far as colors, I thought mine handled orange/red particularly poorly from the start, but other colors the issue was not as apparent. If I were to upgrade now, I'd upgrade beyond the D300s, but it frustrates me that there isn't really a true "successor." I don't want scene modes, I do want weather sealing, and I'd like an APS-C if I can get it (not obsessed with super high megapixels, either), and good low light performance. It's not a big deal, as most of my glass is FX, but I look at it more from a reach standpoint, as well as FPS. At this point, the most logical "step up" is a D4 (already shoot with a grip) and just accept that my long lenses aren't as long anymore. |
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