New Camera Dilemma

roo1980

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Hi,

New to this forum, but I really wanted peoples advise on what to do. After 10 years I am finally in the market to buy a new camera and upgrade from my D90.

I think given my budget it looks like it the D7500 is the natural choice and I believe will work happily with the DX lenses I own.

But I see the D7500 is already over 2 years old. I know I will see a big improvement going from a D90 to a D7500 but should I be waiting around to see if there is a D7500 successor around the corner or just go for it??

Thoughts?
 
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Needa

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Roo1980 Welcome! If you want a new camera go for it. With the mirrorless offerings it is unclear if there will be a d7500 (dlsr)replacement. What improvement or feature are you be looking for.
 

hark

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Do you ever use a grip with your D90? Nikon didn't make the D7500 to have a grip although there is one made by an aftermarket company. The problem is it lacks the connection that is usually built into the bottom of the camera body.

What about a D610? It's being offered for an amazing price with a 50mm lens through B&H. Or a D750? Since you already have FX glass....

What types of subjects do you prefer?
 

roo1980

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Thanks for the feedback. Sorry just realised I made an error on my original post (I wrote it half asleep) ! I don’t have FX glass it is DX lenses I own. Does this make a difference to the Z50 recommendations?

I guess there was no specific feature I would be looking for in a new model, just the worry that I buy a camera which is then quickly superseded by a newer version and my new camera is already old news.

However you have given me food for thought regards the Z50. I will look into this as I have to admit I had not considered the mirror less route.

Regards my subject matters when I get a chance I do like landscape but I also enjoy portraits.
 

mikew_RIP

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Thanks for the feedback. Sorry just realised I made an error on my original post (I wrote it half asleep) ! I don’t have FX glass it is DX lenses I own. Does this make a difference to the Z50 recommendations?

I guess there was no specific feature I would be looking for in a new model, just the worry that I buy a camera which is then quickly superseded by a newer version and my new camera is already old news.

However you have given me food for thought regards the Z50. I will look into this as I have to admit I had not considered the mirror less route.

Regards my subject matters when I get a chance I do like landscape but I also enjoy portraits.

Sounds like the Z50 would cover your subjects, especially if you bought the twin lens kit, the FX lenses would not be a problem for DX but if they are old ones you would need to confirm they would work on a Z50 via the adapter, from your listed interests its possible the twin lens kit would cover all your needs.

This is a flickr group for the Z50 to give you an idea

https://www.flickr.com/groups/14622553@N25/pool/
 

roo1980

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Right ok if I go for the Z50 with the adapter my old Nikon AF-S 70-300 & AF-S 18-105 lens would work ok. But my Nikon AF 50mm looks like it would have restricted compatibility and I have no idea about my Tamron Di II SP 10-24 (But I have never used it too much). I assume my SB-700 Speedlight would work ok??

Starting to wonder if I go down the Z50 route if I spring for the kit with two lenses and start from scratch and sell my older lenses so at least I have slightly newer kit, or is life just easier if I plump for the D7500.

Ahh geez tying myself in knots! Heeellllppppp.... :)
 
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pforsell

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It's likely that Nikon won't make another DX DSLR. Therefore my advice is to get a Z body, perhaps something that you can live the next decade or so. I'd look very hard to Z6 and Z7, since my personal belief system doesn't have much faith in DX sized sensors anymore. DX is soon replaced by phones anyway.
 

mikew_RIP

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Lot of crop sensor cameras still being made by others so i cant see Nikon dipping out anytime soon,full frame can be an expensive road if you dont need it.
 

roo1980

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Thanks the z6 & z7 are out with my budget especially factoring in new lenses.

So for me it is between z50 and d7500.

If I was to go z50 with the 2 lenses, are there are recommended places to sell my old gear?
 

cwgrizz

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If I was to go z50 with the 2 lenses, are there are recommended places to sell my old gear?

Depending on where you purchase the new camera, etc. you may be able to wheel and deal with them on taking your lenses in some kind of trade. Because you're in Scotland, I wouldn't know where to sell other than something like ebay or local trader site. There are camera stores that do take in used equipment here in the states, ie. B&H or Adorama
 

roo1980

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Anyone have experience of buying from Panamoz? Just come across the site and the prices seem very good!
 
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hark

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If you are looking to buy new, make sure the camera isn't a grey import. If it needs to be repaired for any reason, Nikon won't service grey imports. And be sure it comes with everything that is supposed to be included in the box (details should be listed on Nikon's web site). Some companies will sell the charger separately, etc, making it seem like a good deal until you find out what's missing. I don't know anything about that company so my comment doesn't reflect them.
 

dachshund

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It isn’t likely that the DX format is going away anytime soon. If Nikon is continuing the format in the mirrorless bodies, they apparently think there is a market for more portable and affordable cameras.
 

mikew_RIP

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Panamoz have a good reputation but as said you get no backup from Nikon uk, your warranty which i think is 3 years is with panamoz only.
 

spb_stan

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The Z50 should be used with the kit lenses if possible because they arr a lot better optically than the lenses you have, it is a lot smaller and lighter than the DSLRs yet delivers really good image quality plus is a better video capture. There is also a clear upgrade path in case you choose to in the future.
 
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