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My views are as follows:
As I have always said when people say the DX gives them more reach it is an illusion, it does not, DX is just a digital crop on an FX image ..., i.e. a cropped FF sensor
The DX frame lines on the D750 and D810 give you what you get with the D7200 if you are looking at framing and focus points, the only downside being the size of the image you see in the VF, maybe if this is a problem buy a x 1,3 VF...... most bird shots are cropped anyway
I have had the D7200 and have the D750 and D810 and the D750 and D810 in crop mode is as good as or better, better in my view, than anything the D7200 gives ...... do not get me wrong the D7200 produces good images, I have taken many that I am pleased with, but for some reason, do ask me what, it needs good light to be consistent, whereas the D750 does not to the same extent.
At the price the D7200 is great value and at that price perfect for bird photography, but if you can afford a little more IMHO buy the D750 ...... and if you want still more the D810 - both give you two cameras in one, DX for birds when you need it FX for birds, landscapes and others when you need it........ the D750 is easier to use than the D810 and more forgiving, it has a smaller form, but must be the best value DSLR out there from any manufacturer
The build quality of the D810 is far better than the D7200 albeit in a larger body ....... the only reason, IMHO, to buy the D7200 is cost at half the price of the D750 and a third of the D810
The AF's systems on all three are good and if you are into birds you would use single or small group anyway.
I found the D7200 and the previous D7000 and D7100, (I have had all three), to exhibit the same noise tendency which I did not find acceptable in some circumstance.
As far as the new D500 is concerned I have always indicated that because it is has a DX sensor, IMHO it will have the same problems as the D7xxx, noise wise for bird shooter - just my hunch and at the same price as the D810 there is no-contest ...... if you want to spend that money just buy the D810 ....... but only time will tell .. the extra fps and supposably better AF system will really not be noticeable, all in all when compared with the D750 and D810 it is the sensor that counts.
As usual Nikon seem to be "shooting themselves in the foot" somewhat with the release of their latest expensive DSLR body, the D500 ...... because of this initial release date bad publicity followed by a list of minor problems they are putting people off from buying the thing ..... they now do not seem to be able to produce a new upper range body without minor problems and their management of releases seem to be pitiful
These are just my personal views ..... based on owning and using the D90, D300, D7000, D7100, D7200, D700, D750, D810 - as they say - "all the gear and no idea"
As I have always said when people say the DX gives them more reach it is an illusion, it does not, DX is just a digital crop on an FX image ..., i.e. a cropped FF sensor
The DX frame lines on the D750 and D810 give you what you get with the D7200 if you are looking at framing and focus points, the only downside being the size of the image you see in the VF, maybe if this is a problem buy a x 1,3 VF...... most bird shots are cropped anyway
I have had the D7200 and have the D750 and D810 and the D750 and D810 in crop mode is as good as or better, better in my view, than anything the D7200 gives ...... do not get me wrong the D7200 produces good images, I have taken many that I am pleased with, but for some reason, do ask me what, it needs good light to be consistent, whereas the D750 does not to the same extent.
At the price the D7200 is great value and at that price perfect for bird photography, but if you can afford a little more IMHO buy the D750 ...... and if you want still more the D810 - both give you two cameras in one, DX for birds when you need it FX for birds, landscapes and others when you need it........ the D750 is easier to use than the D810 and more forgiving, it has a smaller form, but must be the best value DSLR out there from any manufacturer
The build quality of the D810 is far better than the D7200 albeit in a larger body ....... the only reason, IMHO, to buy the D7200 is cost at half the price of the D750 and a third of the D810
The AF's systems on all three are good and if you are into birds you would use single or small group anyway.
I found the D7200 and the previous D7000 and D7100, (I have had all three), to exhibit the same noise tendency which I did not find acceptable in some circumstance.
As far as the new D500 is concerned I have always indicated that because it is has a DX sensor, IMHO it will have the same problems as the D7xxx, noise wise for bird shooter - just my hunch and at the same price as the D810 there is no-contest ...... if you want to spend that money just buy the D810 ....... but only time will tell .. the extra fps and supposably better AF system will really not be noticeable, all in all when compared with the D750 and D810 it is the sensor that counts.
As usual Nikon seem to be "shooting themselves in the foot" somewhat with the release of their latest expensive DSLR body, the D500 ...... because of this initial release date bad publicity followed by a list of minor problems they are putting people off from buying the thing ..... they now do not seem to be able to produce a new upper range body without minor problems and their management of releases seem to be pitiful
These are just my personal views ..... based on owning and using the D90, D300, D7000, D7100, D7200, D700, D750, D810 - as they say - "all the gear and no idea"
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