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Thinking about upgrading my Nikon D3100
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<blockquote data-quote="Dangerspouse" data-source="post: 728129" data-attributes="member: 46690"><p>First of all, welcome! Perhaps you should start a <a href="https://nikonites.com/new-member-introductions/#axzz6FqgbI5HX" target="_blank">new thread here</a> introducing yourself and asking this question, rather than revive a year old thread. You might get more responses that way <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Here's my own thoughts on your question, with the understanding that I'm not a pro (I see you list yourself as semi-pro).</p><p></p><p>I'm pretty sure a number of members here will recommend you switch to the Nikon mirrorless system, the Z-50 being the model which would be in your budget range. It's a great camera with a lot going for it. </p><p></p><p>Personally, I would myself opt for the D500 - in fact, that's the body I'm saving up for myself as I look to upgrade my current D5500.</p><p></p><p>Here's why I think that's the preferable option:</p><p></p><p>1. Like you, I already have DX lenses that will fit it. Both the Z-50 (new) and D500 (used) go for around a grand, but if you go for the mirrorless you then either have to buy a $250 adapter to use your DX lenses, or start paying $$ for new Z-Mount lenses. </p><p></p><p>2. The D500 is renowned as a wildlife camera, with great subject tracking and instant focus. Watch a couple of YouTube vids from wildlife photographers who use it and see if that doesn't resonate with what you want to do. It will absolutely blow any phone camera out of the water.</p><p></p><p>And....</p><p></p><p>3. This is really why I want the D500: personally, I think it takes better pictures than the Z-50. It's not called the "Baby D5" for nothing. I swear, the best pictures I've seen here and on other Nikon sites all seem to be taken on D500's - better than the Z's, or even any of the FX body Nikons. I'm probably gonna catch a lot of flack from other members here for saying that, but it's true. Almost every time I go "WOW!" over a picture here and then hover my mouse over to see the EXIF data, it seems like it's taken on a D500.</p><p></p><p>That's just my own opinion of course. And honestly, whether you get a D7xxx (I like the D7200 a lot, even more than the replacement D7500), that D500, or any of the Z models, it's gonna be a pretty dramatic jump up for you as far as capability goes. You really can't lose here.</p><p></p><p>Good luck, and let us know what you decide. And post a few pictures now that you're here!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dangerspouse, post: 728129, member: 46690"] First of all, welcome! Perhaps you should start a [URL="https://nikonites.com/new-member-introductions/#axzz6FqgbI5HX"]new thread here[/URL] introducing yourself and asking this question, rather than revive a year old thread. You might get more responses that way :) Here's my own thoughts on your question, with the understanding that I'm not a pro (I see you list yourself as semi-pro). I'm pretty sure a number of members here will recommend you switch to the Nikon mirrorless system, the Z-50 being the model which would be in your budget range. It's a great camera with a lot going for it. Personally, I would myself opt for the D500 - in fact, that's the body I'm saving up for myself as I look to upgrade my current D5500. Here's why I think that's the preferable option: 1. Like you, I already have DX lenses that will fit it. Both the Z-50 (new) and D500 (used) go for around a grand, but if you go for the mirrorless you then either have to buy a $250 adapter to use your DX lenses, or start paying $$ for new Z-Mount lenses. 2. The D500 is renowned as a wildlife camera, with great subject tracking and instant focus. Watch a couple of YouTube vids from wildlife photographers who use it and see if that doesn't resonate with what you want to do. It will absolutely blow any phone camera out of the water. And.... 3. This is really why I want the D500: personally, I think it takes better pictures than the Z-50. It's not called the "Baby D5" for nothing. I swear, the best pictures I've seen here and on other Nikon sites all seem to be taken on D500's - better than the Z's, or even any of the FX body Nikons. I'm probably gonna catch a lot of flack from other members here for saying that, but it's true. Almost every time I go "WOW!" over a picture here and then hover my mouse over to see the EXIF data, it seems like it's taken on a D500. That's just my own opinion of course. And honestly, whether you get a D7xxx (I like the D7200 a lot, even more than the replacement D7500), that D500, or any of the Z models, it's gonna be a pretty dramatic jump up for you as far as capability goes. You really can't lose here. Good luck, and let us know what you decide. And post a few pictures now that you're here! [/QUOTE]
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