New From Texas

kennedjt

New member
Hello All,
I'm new here and while I've loved taking photos for a long time, it's always been with a PAS camera (Panasonic Lumix). I now have an entry level D3200 that I'm borrowing from my son but I'm eyeing a new D7200.

I would like a full frame but want to make sure I'm serious about learning a DSLR before investing that much money.

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
 

Dawg Pics

Senior Member
Welcome

Seems to me it is difficult to ditch DX for FX because of the investment in the stuff for DX, glass included. It might be better to start with a used FX camera or get FX lenses for the D7200. I dunno. Others will weigh in who have gone through the process.

I didn't cross over because I already had DX lenses.
You won't regret the D7200, many people on this forum have it and love it.
 

Texas

Senior Member
Lots of great cameras and lenses out there, you really cannot make a mistake.
In the DX world, nothing beats the D7200 in performance per dollar.
 
Last edited:

kennedjt

New member
Thanks to both of you. I'm thinking of going ahead and buying FX lenses so when I'm ready to full frame it's not starting over again.

I've been researching cameras for a while and it does appear that the D7200 is about the best value in crop sensors. I've heard it's heavy but I wouldn't be hiking with it so I'm not sure that the weight would be an issue.

Thanks for the imput!

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
 

RocketCowboy

Senior Member
Howdy from Dallas and welcome to Nikonites!!!

The D7200 is a beast of a camera! I started with the D5300 and all DX glass, then upgraded to the D7100 and started moving to FX glass. That camera class does very well with good glass on it!


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
 

Bikerbrent

Senior Member
Welcome aboard. Enjoy the ride.
We look forward to seeing more posts and samples of your work.

You can't hardly miss with a D7200. I keep trying to convince myself to go FX. However, despite have some good FX glass, I can't find my self willing to spend the money as I can't really find much wrong with the D7200.
 

Danno

Senior Member
Welcome, I went from a 3200 to a D7200. I do love the camera. I did start investing in FX lens soon after I got the 7200 and I am happy with how it works. The end of last year I got a great opportunity to purchase a used D700 from a dear friend and I love the combination. Love the 700 for a lot of what I shoot and I like the 7200 for summer stuff like birds and sports.

I am really happy with the path I chose. The 7200 encouraged me to get better glass and so did the 700. I do not think you would be disappointed with the D7200 at all.
 
Top