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I decided to try out my D7200 with ISO 5000. No flash was used since I wanted to see how the noise would look. I'm definitely much happier with the sensor in this body compared with the sensor of the D7100. There was very little editing done to this image.

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Pretty impressive! Any noise reduction added?

Charlie, I used ACR. It adds the default 40 for sharpening and 25 for color noise reduction. I added 35 for the luminance noise reduction and changed the color noise reduction to 30. Slight adds of shadows, contrast, and clarity, and raised the blacks a little. Then using the brush, I lowered the highlights on his white fur a little.

To me there is a noticeable difference between this sensor and that of the D7100. I have no regrets with this body--and generally I haven't been a fan of DX bodies until now. :encouragement:

Today I even got a preowned Nikon grip for this D7200, too. I looked at the Phottix/Vello reviews, but several comments mentioned that when the grip is used on a tripod, there is flexing where the grip connects to the body. That as well as when a Black Rapid strap is used on the tripod socket, that too causes flexing. I anticipate using both a tripod and a Black Rapid strap so decided to go with the Nikon grip rather than one made by a third party.
 

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One of my friends didn't realize I had cats, and after posting the above image on Facebook, she asked if I would post a photo of our other cat.

Here is Micah. She came up from North Carolina via a rescue organization in that state that partnered with a local shelter. I upped my ISO to 8000 and once again did very little processing. I could have used Nik Dfine but wanted to see how this looks without an over abundance of post processing. Micah was sitting in front of a window--hence the white area. I didn't want to crop too much since that makes noise more noticeable.

EDIT: I tweaked the color since it was way too green (too much tint).

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Micah looks like she is tracking a small critter :)

Lol. Yes, she does although it was probably wishful thinking! Her name when she up from the rescue organization was Hunter. Possibly she was a barn cat before she was taken to the shelter. All I know is she would go all out when playing with a laser that I had to stop. She'd rebound off the back of the sofa and the walls then would wind up panting. I've never seen a cat so fixated with a laser like her.
 

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These photos just go to demonstrate that the D7200 is one hell of a camera.

Yes, it really is, Brent. Just reiterating what I've mentioned previously...I wasn't in the market for another DX body, but after hearing how the D7500 specs were so different from the previous D7x00 series (one card slot, etc), I decided it would be better to get the latest DX body that has 2 slots--just didn't want to splurge for a D500.

I never had any trouble with my D7100 although I was never crazy about its noise in low light. I tried my D7100 at ISO 3200 during Worship--that's when I found out about Nik Dfine which really helped. My D7100 was always a solid performer and still have it although I haven't used it since getting this D7200. I don't know if the overall colors that the D7200 renders are slightly different (they seem to be a tad nicer to my eyes), but what I do know is I'm much happier with the sensor of the D7200.

I don't want to kid anyone...yes, there is more noise at these high ISO's than I get with FX. But for a DX body with its terrific specs, it's definitely a worthwhile body. :encouragement:
 
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Here is another example of Micah the day I shot at ISO 8000.

This first image is with minimal editing.

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Then I went back and added a little Nik Dfine for noise reduction and a touch of high pass sharpening just to the green color of her eyes. Nik Dfine's noise reduction is most noticeable in the colored bokeh of the background.

This is simply to demonstrate noise reduction for high ISO images. And when I added Nik Dfine, it was done globally--I didn't use control points.

I am really not the best with hand holding at low shutter speeds even with VR, yet the detail is very good with this body at high ISO's. The key is nailing the exposure in camera. Anything that is underexposed will add noise when the exposure and/or shadows are raised.

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