Which Nikon?

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Ellie

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Hi, I'm tryin to decide between the D5500, D5300, D7100, D7200
i need something that's going to last me a few years..and can be used for a number of different shots (eg high speed)and also filming
what are your experiences with these cameras? and what points do you like and dislike about them?
It also doesn't really bother me how heavy or chunky the camera is. I have been looking at these 4 cameras for a long while and i actually need to choose one now!
 
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Horoscope Fish

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Ellie said:
Hi, I'm tryin to decide between the D5500, D5300, D7100, D7200
i need something that's going to last me a few years..and can be used for a number of different shots (eg high speed)and also filming
what are your experiences with these cameras? and what points do you like and dislike about them?
It also doesn't really bother me how heavy or chunky the camera is. I have been looking at these 4 cameras for a long while and i actually need to choose one now!
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Let's cut to the chase. Get the D7200 with an 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6 on it and call it a day. That's a freaking killer combination right there that would serve anyone well. If you've got any scratch left over, consider the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G to go along with it or maybe a nice flash like the Yongnuo 568EX.
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Pretzel

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Why would I need to come into this thread and say anything else? Paul done beat me to it!

Welcome to the forums, Ellie. I hope you stay, share pictures, and grow with us after this initial question. :)
 
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carguy

Senior Member
Welcome.

I agree about the D7200, but it depends on your budget for a setup. The D7100 is a great body as well and with Nikon refurbs going for $630+ it's a hell of a deal.

Let us know what you end up with :)
 
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Ellie

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I'll be letting you guys know what i end up with and i will share a few photos...hopefully better than my current ones which i've taken on my ipod
 
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ScottinPollock

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Hi Ellie,

The first thing I would point out is that the image/video quality of the D3300, D5500, and D7200 are practically identical. So what do you get for the extra coin. In a word, features.

D5500: an articulating touch display (cool), Nikons crummy WiFi built-in, a limited auto-bracketing function, more better focus points.

D7200: Lots more dedicated physical buttons so you won't have to hit the menus for changing settings, the ability to use older lenses with autofocus and metering intact, DOF preview (which you can use live view for on any of these cameras). The ability to calibrate lens focus, more storage, brighter viewfinder, even more focus points, a bit more speed, high speed flash sync, more versatile auto-bracketing, and a weather sealed body.

There are, of course, a few other minor bells and whistles that have gone unmentioned, but these are the differences for the most part. You just need to ask yourself which of these features are important to you, or not.

HTH

-SiP
 
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hrstrat57

Senior Member
The ability to AF with D series Nikkor lenses is huge. Let's you get into Nikon pro glass for kit glass money.

If you want a new cam do a D7100 or D7200 to start is my take....
 
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§am

Senior Member
Welcome to the forum Ellie.

Most important question has to be, what's your budget.
You've mentioned the bodies you want to chose between, but does it include any money for lenses.

The D7200 and lenses suggested so far are great suggestions but only if you have the cash to match :)

As you're UK based;

D7200 body only - £839
D7200 with 18-105mm lens (kit) = £949 (18-105mm on it's own is £169 so you're 'saving' £50 buying the kit)
18-140mm lens = £379 (add the D7200, = £1218)


You said you want something to last a few years - even a bottom of the range camera these days can be made to last a lifetime if you so wish.
If you want to learn a little and develop your fondness for photogrpahy then invest a little extra now to save down the line.

The D7100 is a great body too, and you can pick it up for £699 (or add an 18-105mm lens kit and it's yours for £849)

I would suggest try for the D7000 series if you can.
Also use a site like Camera Price Comparison, Compare Camera & Camera Accessory Prices to keep track of prices from the majority of sellers in the UK
 
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Michael J.

Senior Member
I think every camera you mentioned is great. You said that you've been looking for a long while. Did you take those cameras in your hands, did you feel that one of them was good in your hands?

About the price I don't say anything cos you know the difference and I guess that every camera you mentioned is in your budget.

I personal would take a camera which has an internal motor and is weather sealed. Maybe then I would buy the newest one, in this case I think the D7200.

Is as same as you buy a new car. The car who is newer in model gets the best retail price if you are updating to an other newer one.
 
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nickt

Senior Member
As mentioned the d7100/d7200 have more physical buttons for direct access to many settings. Along with that point, these cameras have a top lcd display. You can glance at that display at any time and instantly know what your most important settings are set at. Focus modes, flash mode, shutter, aperture, WB, and more. I'd be lost without the top display. Its nice out in the bright sun too when the menus could be hard to see.
 
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gav329

Senior Member
Hi Ellie if I were buying a 5 series camera I would go for 5300, I've said on here already in another thread the build quality is good and decent buttons and wheels for adjusting settings. The 5500 is cheap feeling and funnily enough more expensive. Just my feelings though.

All the best


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