D7200 still more than holds its own as a photography camera both in detail and dynamic range along with noise control still one of the best cameras released and one of if not the best cameras Nikon have done in terms of photography, incredible camera.
@@carjac820 For me too, the D750 is much better and has more features for user interface (both display and control), but the D7200 is of great value camera
I planned to sell my d7200 for a couple of yrs already but I think I'm over pricing it everytime I post it in the used market. I guess I really don't want to sell it. I still love the camera paired with a sigma 17-50
The D7200 doesn't have an optical low-pass filter. It makes sharper results than cameras that have one. I noticed at 10:00 you zooming in at the picture. You can set the OK button to zoom to 100% in one click. Just go to the playback menu settings and set the OK button function. I used this camera for ~4 years. It was definitely one for the history books.
I have a D5600 and love it I was convinced I needed something newer with better specs so I spent the summer trying to figure out which camera/system I wanted to upgrade too until I found your channel! The fact thought you were shooting with yours and thrilled with it and didn’t feel the need to upgrade inspired me to just keep learning how to get the most out of my D5600 and improve my photography skills instead of getting new gear. I’m glad you went back and thanks!! Melanie
Good to see you out with the D7200 again, a camera that I was planning for a few years to move up to from the D3100 which I had for 10 years, but always found uncomfortably small to hold. Finally got the cash together last year, and no D7200 to be found, so I pushed the boat out and got the D7500, really pleased I did.
I decided to get into photography as a way of challenging the creative side of my brain. I decided to set myself a sensible annual budget and went with the D7200 after watching a lot of UA-cam content. Your channel was very influential in my decision Thanks for sharing your kit list, I'll be buying the Tokina wide angle next.
These 24 MP crop Nikons (7100 and 7200) are just the perfect cameras for that extra reach and macro shots, perfect for product shots as well for those details. INSANELY sharp and will give you lots of cropping headroom as well but I wouldn't go beyond ISO 1600 with these, I have 4 full frame bodies and I will never get rid of my D7100, it is essentially a 55 Megapixel camera density-wise. You pair it with a SIGMA ART 18-35 f1.8 and the 50-100 f1.8 youll probably never have to buy a lens again, it's like having multiple prine lenses in your bag
Thanks for sharing... I have both D7100 & D500 and prefer using D7100 when walking around taking pics... When I retired I purchased the D500 but don't use the majority of its features.. I am so glad I kept D7100..
I still have my d7100 a great camera that is almost identical to my d610. It’s great to be completely familiar with all the functionality and have both formats.
Indeed! Everyone seems to forget the D7100? All you hear is D7200 this, D7200 that, etc. yeah the buffer is crap on the D7100, but with the right lens, and good technique, it can still hold its own. Funny thing is, I’d almost always pick up my ole’ D300, instead of my D7100. No it can’t compare to the newer camera, but it ain’t that far off! Happy Shooting!
Glad you're back to the d7200. I wanted to upgrade from a d3500, looked over the nikon line and settled on the d7500. It had more of the features I wanted especially the touch flip screen, affordable and is much in common with the d7200. Good choice Henry.
Nikon D7200 owner here as well. Love my 18-200 lens for everyday. Enjoy you showing real world, out in the field, shooting experience. Settings, shot choice, composition. Learning a lot. Cheers.
@@anthonysantos3629 I guess it’s all personal preference but I didn’t like the Z50 raw files as much as what I get from the D7200. They came with some vibrance and saturation baked in. It is a really great camera and would be an upgrade for you. But the kit lenses aren’t sharp. It also has an AA filter which reduces sharpness. I took some good photos with it, using higher quality glass.
I had the D7100 for over 4 years then went to the D7500. It wasn’t an upgrade per se, but I felt the D7500 gave me far better control over the image. Then I got a z6 which blew me away. I love the z6.
I've binge watched all your ogs since 1st to this. I have to say, I like the realism of it. The practicalities of shooting, how you explain what you are seeing etc. Excellent format and styling that comes over just like a stroll about with a camera actually is. Nice job. 👍
So glad you reverted back to the D7200. I just upgraded my D3300 to the D7200 at Christmas. I was worried you were going to say I'd made a wrong choice.
@@sigsegv111 I'm not sure about that, my camera and woman have their faults but I love them both and wouldn't change either of them. I've been with one of them for nearly 35 years and I think I know by now whether she's the right one or not, I hope she reads this....lol
At long last, a photographer that uses what he has and sees the merits of what is fast becoming old gear. Too many photographers, especially on UA-cam are too keen to move on to the newer mirrorless cameras and lenses and the manufacturers who could make their lens mounts compatible but don't. I use a Canon 5D Mk4 and I only have that because my Mk 3 went into a river and I thought about a new camera in the R5 but, I have a great camera, why spend more money upgrading just for the sake of it. Well done Henry, you have my vote.
I still use the 5D Mk3 and it's a great camera, has everything I need, feels great in the hand and has much better battery life than mirrorless cameras. Old L lenses are very good and affordable too.
I know what you’re going through and made all of the same mistakes. I had my d7200 and bought an Olympus em5 based on size but in all honesty found I was missing my Nikon so went straight back.
Really? What didn’t you like about the E-m5? I have Olympus E-M1 iii and an E-M10 iii, and they’re brilliant cameras. You really have to have the pro lenses though for them to really shine.
@@veronikagundersen9334 do you know a good place for information on lens compatibility for Olympus/Panasonic? I'm trying to find the most recent body that's compatible with my old pre-mirrorless 12-60 f2.8.
@@unclemick-synths I don’t know about Panasonic, but the old four thirds lenses work best on cameras with phase detect autofocus sensors on the chip, otherwise focus is painfully slow. So the E-M5 Mark iii and the E-M1 Mark ii and Mark iii work well.
Great video Henry. My photo arrived today, thank you, it’s amazing. You’re a star. I get so attached to my cameras that I cry when I have to give them up to buy a new one. Lol.
Enjoying your videos and photos. Envy the water and greenery. I bought a new Nikon a year ago and gave my son the D7100 I thought wouldn’t be needed any longer. I was so wrong and was fortunate enough to find a 7100 with only 450 clicks on it. It is a great companion to the newer camera and will never be replaced, even if I land a Z7 in the future.
I too thought this was an old video. I keep my D7100 even though I now own a D850 as well. Great back up camera and it is nice to have a crop sensor camera option with my FX lenses. The sensor is still great (non Sony). I lived in Blackpool 40 years ago and spent a fair enough time in Fleetwood with occasional visits around Morcambe Bay and the Lakes District. Thanks for the walk down memory lane and for reaching down into your old bag of gear.
I have owned a d70 200 for almost 4 years and I absolutely love it, I honestly use it more than my D750 full frame. The only thing I've never liked about the D 7200 three rocks that it seems to be a little rough with very bright highlights and doesn't always retain highlight detail as well as some other cameras, but the dynamic range of this camera is awesome nonetheless... this camera even has more dynamic range than a Canon 5D Mark 3 full frame.
I had a D7200 for 3.5 years and I loved that camera. But I sold it and went to the D850. I don’t regret it at all but I wish I had the 7200 for a second body. Great camera.
Thanks Henry great video (again) I always use my D500 with my sigma 17-50 with tripod, been so frustrated during lockdown, just going to walk down the coast (where I live) with a Nikon 18-140 lens tomorrow with no tripod, this is 100% down to your inspiring video, thank you
I've gone back and forth multiple times between wanting to take out the best camera I've got and wanting to take out the lightest/most discreet camera I've got. I don't think I'll ever make up my mind. There is no perfect solution. There will always be a trade-off. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I took a lot of great photos with my D90, but I was trying to start a photography business so I bought a D7100 in 2016. I just started having problems with the control knob sticking. I will see about getting it fixed.
Been thinking about upgrading from my D7100 but you have made me change my mind! Think I’ll be buying a new lens or two instead.Happy New Year Henry 🥂Cheers:)
Great vlog as always Henry. Totally understand the camera choice. Nikon make some truly awesome lenses and although I mainly shoot with a D750 my D7100 always comes along for the ride and I still use it for certain circumstances. Keep it up mate, the appearance of your latest offering is one of the highlights of my lockdown life.
This is motivating and a boost morale. I got the D7200 for my intermediate photography level. As time goes by more and more New generation of cameras are to our disposal. Some say the future is here. That is funny in way since it was said the same thing of some the crop and full frame cameras. Nikon is dropping 1/3 of their DSLR and felt I was left behind with all these new cameras. Felt outdated. But you just confirmed, no matter what, a camera is an instrument. Is how we us it. Yes newer ones have lots of bells and whistles. But classic still can run for your money. D7200 Is a good camera and love it. Thank you
Just started getting into photography just before Christmas so a super novice and came across your channel this morning and thoroughly enjoying the videos. Was on holiday just outside of Preston in august last year and the area around there is beautiful. Keep it up and all the best from SE Kent
Great video I have morecambe on my places to go but but the main reason I wanted to head up there was to go to grange-over-sands to the lido had a long exposure idea there
I know this is an old video now. But I do like going back over your stuff. I like this video, going back to a trusted old friend like your D7200. I have recently gone mirrorless, got myself a Sony A7R2. The lenses are incredibly expensive. I have bought glass before and been really not that impressed with them. Whereas as I have my old Nikon D800, my old F mount lenses, and although I have two great lenses for my Sony, my Nikon ones are still bagged. I pulled out my D800 and mounted my Samyang F/2.8 14mm glass on it. Totally manual, it's so clear and sharp. The problem I have now is wanting to take it out in my bag when I have bought a nice "new" MPB special Sony, the Sony may end up being put away. Old equipment that you know inside out can often be a really comforting thing to go back to.
Thanks Henry. I love my D7200 too. I’ve had mine for over 5 years. My first digital Nikon was a 5100 and so sometimes I miss the floppy screen but I don’t think I’ll ever sell the 7200. Now if I could just find a cheap 2470 f2.8- sigh.
I thought that I didn’t like dull, grey, skies in England so I bought Luminar AI and changed them all. After watching your videos, I’ve changed them all back. They looked so unnatural and I’ve realised that cloudy skies can be beautiful. It took me a long time! Thanks for the videos - really interesting! Back to the drawing board ...... (I still like playing around with editing for fun, but prefer 'out of the camera' pictures these days. I suppose there’s a place for both?).
I think this is a great comment. I only lightly edit my photos too. If you want to make an impact on facebook then by all means replace the sky with software or something someone else did. But you have to start asking yourself when does your photo start to become a product of a software package and not the product of your own photography skill and artistic eye. In the end I think natural photos look best.
Wow. I changed my d5200 with maybe 9,000 activations to an xt4. But I'm gonna keep the xt4 for 100,000 at least. Not that its easy to find shutter count on Fujis.
Started in 2011 with a D3100, continued with D5200, D5300, D7000, D750 and D800. In 2019 I switched to the D7200. Still my favorite camera, should have bought earlier. :-)
Its ALWAYS about the lens. I use an M50 with canon L lenses and get super crisp images. In fact i use the m50 with Laowa 2.5-5.0x to do ultra macro shots where i can easily get crisp images of a mite that would ' just' fit on the sharp end of a pin. (Certainly smaller than I can see with my eyes). At the end of the day though it doesn't matter about the brand but more about using the equipment you have or the best you can afford
I was looking at the D7200 but being a beginner I went with the D5600 it does have the benefits of the live view tilting screen must admit I love it . I'm still getting to know it . Thank you Henry watched you earlier with Kim regarding the ND filters ( catching up on all the tutorials) lovin them and your images 👍
Awesome shooting Henry, loved the entire video. I am a Nikon D7200 shooter my first major camera. Getting some really great stuff with it. Thanks ever so much for what you do to teach all of us on your channel. From Dayton, Ohio, USA.
In the same boat Henry. I've shot with Nikon since 1977. Have a lens arsenal that cannot be outmatched. Periodically I rent new equipment to taste the waters and always come back to: Why? After I installed the D7200 into the inventory a few years ago and the plethora of lenses dating back to the first Nikon FE acquired in high school, there is no reason for me to upgrade my still photography. Now, shooting video is a different. This is something that's in the works and quite frankly not satisfying with the Nikon systems. So a new journey begins in the realm of equipment acquisition. Love you channel. Always giving me ideas. Keep up the great D7200 shots!
Great video! I upgraded my D7000 to a Z6 last June. Love it. Bought the FTZ adapter to keep my old lenses but I did pick up the z 50mm and it is fantastic. If you're falling out of love with the D7200 what about a used D500/D750/D810/D850? The D810/D850 has no AA filter for some very sharp shots. Also like to apologize as I left a comment on your last video as a joke that lead to a few less than perfect responses. Wasn't my intention.
@@aravindanr7942 - for full frame Nikon dSLR- 17-35 2,8 is a personal favourite I still have my 12 year old lens and love using it on my Nikon Df For Dx -I liked 12-24 constant F4 however there’s a wider lens available-10-24 - never personally used it
I found the same when I changed from Pentax to Olympus. The Oly kit lens was very poor, when I tried the premium & pro lenses I could not have been happier. It's all in the glass. I don't think there are too many bad cameras these days with so much competition.
Another ex-Pentaxian here, now gone down the Panasonic route (G9). I elected to go with the 'kit' of the Panasonic Leica 12-60, which is a pro grade lens, and it really is superb; totally agree with what Donald says.
I have the D7200 paired with a 18-55 f2.8 lens, which is an absolute tank of a lens. A photographer told me many years ago that you can buy camera body after camera body, and it won't improve the clarity. Invest in the best glass you can, and it will pay off time and time again.
I also have that same 16-35 f/4. Do yourself and that lens a favor and and sell the D7200, all that canon gear and your Tokina lens and get a full frame Nikon. Preferably the D750. On the D750, the 16-35 will be as wide as your Tokina, with better resolution AND it has a flip screen. The D7200 is a nice camera but it doesn’t compare to the D750. Your beautiful shots deserve a full frame sensor!! Love your channel by the way ..
That was a nice bit of advice for me, I dont shoot much nowadays but I would love to go to the seashore close by, similar to what you show. I use Nikon D7000 with the same lense you´ve got, so I suppose your conclusion is valid for me also, don´t try to mend what is not broken (so to speak), be happy if your gear is so good. Thanks and Keep up the good work
Keep Using your DSLR Its a fantastic camera that gets the job done , I'm still using my Canon 5D MKIII and will till it dies . Don't get fooled my marketing hype for new gear. Also I don't think Mirrorless are as robust as a DSLR , I know a few people having to have them cleaned a lot and serviced.
Sorta off topic....but thanks for highlighting this area. Been watching the BBC series "The Bay" and it is filmed in Morecambe Bay. I even said to my British husband, "I know that jetty! Henry Turner shot that!"
I recently decided to enter the world of Nikon after being an Olympus owner. Spent several days comparing models and picked the D7500. Love it! The low light image quality is outstanding!
D7200 uses the same legendary Nikon sensor which they put in the Z50 and Z30, its got the best dynamic range of any APS-C still. And with full frame we already peaked with D610...
Great video! This year is my 50th year in photography. If you watch George Harrison a Concert for Bangladesh, THAT was on Aug 1, 1971, my 18th birthday and the day I acquired my first camera. It changed my life. After all the countless cameras I've enjoyed over a half a century, from 110 to 8x10", I've settled on a selection of cameras that have stood the test of time. While I shoot film extensively, I also enjoy a couple of Nikon D300 DSLRs. I plan to complete my gear with a D700...and be done. Settling on gear that YOU love is far more important than trying to get the latest/greatest. To be honest, If I had to get rid of EVERYTHING save one camera, it would be an old Canon VT deluxe with a 35f1.8 ltm. A few bricks of film and I'm good. Just shoot.
Just goes to show you dont need the latest and greatest. I have a Canon 7D MKii which I will never part with, I would like to buy a 5D RS one day just to play with the bigger sensor. I cant see any reason for myself as an amateur, to change to a mirrorless. I love the sensor cleaning feature on the 7D, its my favourite thing. I love the fact for you its about the emotion of the shot not the gear. Isn't that what its all about.....
Brilliant comment concerning the M50. I currently shoot with it, the ability of the camera and specs are great and the Sigma lenses are a fantastic sharp addition to the lens range, but I agree, that the kit lens is not that sharp. Great vids Henry, keep up the great work sir. tempted to get the Sigma 100-400mm atm!!
Agree... EF L lens and adapter would make it clearer... but you've made the right decision! The M50 kit lens is a good all rounder but doesn't do anything really well.
I'm so glad I watched this video. I was contemplating purchasing a newer fujifilm X100f because carrying my Nikon D-7100 is such a large camera. I liked the way the X100f can be tucked into a pocket. Then I saw your video. Why am I trying to downsize in weight whilst also downsizing in quality? Not that fujifilm is worse than Nikon, but I wouldn't have the variety of lenses I now own with the Nikon. Plus there's the learning curve of a new system. I like the images I get from Nikon. I know its limitations (DX, being one of them), but I compensate and move forward. Your video brought me back to reality. Thank you so much.
My D7200 is my main camera. Still fantastic. Especially as I got back into wildlife a bit and the crop factor is brilliant. Great dynamic range, good at high ISO, handling is top notch. Can’t fault it. I have a Fuji X100s that goes everywhere with me. Fixed lens so I don’t have to invest in lenses. Small shoulder bag that holds it and lens hood, batteries, tripod plate and microfibre clothes. Nothing else. Grab and go. Love it.
I publish a lot of my photos on the web. I always edit my photos so that the camera model is not visible. Not once has anyone ever said that my photos are poor because they are low resolution or anything. The truth is I use a D200 which is 15 years old. Still does a fantastic job.
I own an xt3 and the d7200 I keep reaching for my d7200...I just know it so well...once I upgrade glass to fuji maybe I'll switch all the way but I'll always keep it
Why don't You use OK button to check sharpness at 100 percent zoom in playback mode? It can be easily set in Custom settings menu. Just select Medium magnification. Nice images and good camera. I've had D7100 for years. I'm using Nikon D4 and FujiFilm X-T30 now.
This has been very helpful. I'm a formerly professional photographer from the film days and all of my digital cameras have been pocket sized point and shoot models. I have no desire to spend thousands on a body if this will do the job and it appears that it will.
Keep the M50 for video.Nikons for stills,Canon for video seems to be how it works out best.The 7200 is still a leading apsc camera with great features others don't have.
Thanks for the video. I am looking at the D7200 as a backup camera. At today's prices, it seems like great value. I love the images and the enthusiasm you have for your work. Great job.
Hi Henry, I shoot with the 7200 as well. I also purchased an M50 mainly for video but I thought it would be a good walk around camera when I wanted to travel light however I wanted better glass for it. I can highly recommend getting the viltrox adapter and a Sigma 17-70. I did as I already use the Nikon version of the 17-70 on my 7200. It's an awesome lens and it made a huge difference to the image quality. I do love Sigma lenses :)
Those kinds of walks are the best. Grab a camera, get some exorcise and see what the day brings. I have a mountain of a hill behind where we live and I walk the path up and around the top. I never know what I will find and the place never fails to disappoint. Millions of photographic possibilities, plus I get a couple of miles in every day. I find your channel to be the most down to earth and easy to watch and learn from. I watch you videos over coffee most mornings. Good to see you doing well. About to grab a camera and head out this morning as well.
I can never understand why people have two systems! unless of course if one was a gift! or was free. Using a kit lens is perfect if your pictures just end up on here! The only regret I have is getting rid of gear I don't use only to think why did I do that I wished I had kept it! Thank you for taking us to Morecambe that's saved me a journey!
I'm a bit of a fan of using Nikon F-EOS-M adapters on my Canon M6, as you can get something for about 20 quid with an aperture control on the adapter and then manually focus everything, and use all the lovely Nikon optics on the mirrorless sensor. Still won't be any smaller than the D7200, but you do get different picture qualities with the Nikon vs. Canon sensors. Might be nice for the times when you want the punch and color of the Canon, rather than the dynamic range and tonality of the Nikon.
Swapped my D7200 year before last for the Z6. No regrets but the D7200 is a killer beast of a camera and I still have it and will keep using it as a back up. And sti use all my glass adapted on the Z6
D7200 still more than holds its own as a photography camera both in detail and dynamic range along with noise control still one of the best cameras released and one of if not the best cameras Nikon have done in terms of photography, incredible camera.
For me D7200 for crop. D750 for Full Frame.
@@carjac820 For me too, the D750 is much better and has more features for user interface (both display and control), but the D7200 is of great value camera
D7200 is also quite rugged, it can take a lot of abuse and beating and still work flawlessly.
@@wherezthebeef Looking to buy one. do you think the d7200 is okay for sports aswell?
well... the best what Nikon made is still D850, with 810 close behind... 7200 is the best APS-C camera they made
Your D7200 completes you! Seriously, it’s one of the refreshing things about your channel.
I planned to sell my d7200 for a couple of yrs already but I think I'm over pricing it everytime I post it in the used market. I guess I really don't want to sell it. I still love the camera paired with a sigma 17-50
The D7200 doesn't have an optical low-pass filter. It makes sharper results than cameras that have one. I noticed at 10:00 you zooming in at the picture. You can set the OK button to zoom to 100% in one click. Just go to the playback menu settings and set the OK button function. I used this camera for ~4 years. It was definitely one for the history books.
I have a D5600 and love it I was convinced I needed something newer with better specs so I spent the summer trying to figure out which camera/system I wanted to upgrade too until I found your channel! The fact thought you were shooting with yours and thrilled with it and didn’t feel the need to upgrade inspired me to just keep learning how to get the most out of my D5600 and improve my photography skills instead of getting new gear. I’m glad you went back and thanks!! Melanie
Good to see you out with the D7200 again, a camera that I was planning for a few years to move up to from the D3100 which I had for 10 years, but always found uncomfortably small to hold. Finally got the cash together last year, and no D7200 to be found, so I pushed the boat out and got the D7500, really pleased I did.
I decided to get into photography as a way of challenging the creative side of my brain. I decided to set myself a sensible annual budget and went with the D7200 after watching a lot of UA-cam content. Your channel was very influential in my decision Thanks for sharing your kit list, I'll be buying the Tokina wide angle next.
Still using my D7100
D7000 member checking in here
Also still using the D7100
Have the dx2 tokina 11-16 the nikkor 17-55dx and the nikkor 70-200 fx all 2.8 lenses
glad to see the D7200 back. No excuses needed for reverting back to equipment you know and love!
So good to know you veered away from the 'must have more gear' way of thinking.. Another great vid Henry.. Thank you for sharing it with us...
Well said kelsang
Glass, glass, glass. And lot‘s of passion does the trick 📸📷
Love my 7200, went out and purchased a second body, love you're videos by the way always enjoyable.
I'm never getting rid of my D7200! I enjoyed your vlog, as always Henry.
These 24 MP crop Nikons (7100 and 7200) are just the perfect cameras for that extra reach and macro shots, perfect for product shots as well for those details. INSANELY sharp and will give you lots of cropping headroom as well but I wouldn't go beyond ISO 1600 with these, I have 4 full frame bodies and I will never get rid of my D7100, it is essentially a 55 Megapixel camera density-wise.
You pair it with a SIGMA ART 18-35 f1.8 and the 50-100 f1.8 youll probably never have to buy a lens again, it's like having multiple prine lenses in your bag
Thanks for sharing... I have both D7100 & D500 and prefer using D7100 when walking around taking pics... When I retired I purchased the D500 but don't use the majority of its features.. I am so glad I kept D7100..
I still have my d7100 a great camera that is almost identical to my d610. It’s great to be completely familiar with all the functionality and have both formats.
Indeed! Everyone seems to forget the D7100? All you hear is D7200 this, D7200 that, etc. yeah the buffer is crap on the D7100, but with the right lens, and good technique, it can still hold its own. Funny thing is, I’d almost always pick up my ole’ D300, instead of my D7100. No it can’t compare to the newer camera, but it ain’t that far off! Happy Shooting!
Glad you're back to the d7200. I wanted to upgrade from a d3500, looked over the nikon line and settled on the d7500. It had more of the features I wanted especially the touch flip screen, affordable and is much in common with the d7200. Good choice Henry.
Its the newer version of the d7200 so it should be almost the same +advancements. Good choice!
True, but only one card slot. I'm an amateur and don't need two slots. Loving it.
Nikon D7200 owner here as well. Love my 18-200 lens for everyday. Enjoy you showing real world, out in the field, shooting experience. Settings, shot choice, composition. Learning a lot. Cheers.
I bought a Z50 and the kit lenses- had the same issues. I went back to the D 7200 also. Nothing beats the dynamic range.
Aren t hey very similar in DR though?
Ftz adapter? The DR on the z50 is quite good from all accounts. Always interested in z50 info because that's my dream camera upgrade from my d3400
@@anthonysantos3629 I guess it’s all personal preference but I didn’t like the Z50 raw files as much as what I get from the D7200. They came with some vibrance and saturation baked in. It is a really great camera and would be an upgrade for you. But the kit lenses aren’t sharp. It also has an AA filter which reduces sharpness. I took some good photos with it, using higher quality glass.
@@christopheschmit8671 I didn’t do a side by side but I don’t think so. Z50 does better at higher iso
I had the D7100 for over 4 years then went to the D7500. It wasn’t an upgrade per se, but I felt the D7500 gave me far better control over the image. Then I got a z6 which blew me away. I love the z6.
I've binge watched all your ogs since 1st to this. I have to say, I like the realism of it. The practicalities of shooting, how you explain what you are seeing etc. Excellent format and styling that comes over just like a stroll about with a camera actually is. Nice job. 👍
It has always been the quality of the glass that counts!
Not talking about glass here. You should be using the D70 as apparently the body doesn’t matter
So glad you reverted back to the D7200. I just upgraded my D3300 to the D7200 at Christmas. I was worried you were going to say I'd made a wrong choice.
@@sigsegv111 I'm not sure about that, my camera and woman have their faults but I love them both and wouldn't change either of them. I've been with one of them for nearly 35 years and I think I know by now whether she's the right one or not, I hope she reads this....lol
At long last, a photographer that uses what he has and sees the merits of what is fast becoming old gear. Too many photographers, especially on UA-cam are too keen to move on to the newer mirrorless cameras and lenses and the manufacturers who could make their lens mounts compatible but don't. I use a Canon 5D Mk4 and I only have that because my Mk 3 went into a river and I thought about a new camera in the R5 but, I have a great camera, why spend more money upgrading just for the sake of it. Well done Henry, you have my vote.
I still use the 5D Mk3 and it's a great camera, has everything I need, feels great in the hand and has much better battery life than mirrorless cameras. Old L lenses are very good and affordable too.
I know what you’re going through and made all of the same mistakes. I had my d7200 and bought an Olympus em5 based on size but in all honesty found I was missing my Nikon so went straight back.
Really? What didn’t you like about the E-m5? I have Olympus E-M1 iii and an E-M10 iii, and they’re brilliant cameras. You really have to have the pro lenses though for them to really shine.
@@veronikagundersen9334 ... I also use Olympus and you are correct about the pro lenses.....good choice..🇬🇧📸🌈
@@veronikagundersen9334 do you know a good place for information on lens compatibility for Olympus/Panasonic? I'm trying to find the most recent body that's compatible with my old pre-mirrorless 12-60 f2.8.
@@petersmitham8273 I've the same question for you as I asked Veronika. I haven't found a source that I can trust.
@@unclemick-synths I don’t know about Panasonic, but the old four thirds lenses work best on cameras with phase detect autofocus sensors on the chip, otherwise focus is painfully slow. So the E-M5 Mark iii and the E-M1 Mark ii and Mark iii work well.
I needed this video as I am in the same boat and going back to my D7500 system. Thanks
Great video Henry. My photo arrived today, thank you, it’s amazing. You’re a star.
I get so attached to my cameras that I cry when I have to give them up to buy a new one. Lol.
I'v gone back from a Z50 to a Nikon D1 (yes a D1) and a D3 as there is still life in the DSLR's, great vid.
Enjoying your videos and photos. Envy the water and greenery. I bought a new Nikon a year ago and gave my son the D7100 I thought wouldn’t be needed any longer. I was so wrong and was fortunate enough to find a 7100 with only 450 clicks on it. It is a great companion to the newer camera and will never be replaced, even if I land a Z7 in the future.
I too thought this was an old video. I keep my D7100 even though I now own a D850 as well. Great back up camera and it is nice to have a crop sensor camera option with my FX lenses. The sensor is still great (non Sony). I lived in Blackpool 40 years ago and spent a fair enough time in Fleetwood with occasional visits around Morcambe Bay and the Lakes District. Thanks for the walk down memory lane and for reaching down into your old bag of gear.
I have owned a d70 200 for almost 4 years and I absolutely love it, I honestly use it more than my D750 full frame. The only thing I've never liked about the D 7200 three rocks that it seems to be a little rough with very bright highlights and doesn't always retain highlight detail as well as some other cameras, but the dynamic range of this camera is awesome nonetheless... this camera even has more dynamic range than a Canon 5D Mark 3 full frame.
I had a D7200 for 3.5 years and I loved that camera. But I sold it and went to the D850. I don’t regret it at all but I wish I had the 7200 for a second body. Great camera.
whatching this in 2024 from Brazil. Great content, thanks!
WELCOME BACK TO THE D7200, DUDE! I still have mine with the ki7 18-150mm and even added a 12-24mm super wide angle lens, and LOVING it! :)
I absolutely love that you still use it. Getting one in 6 days as an upgrade to my ancient nikon D40 from the early 2000's
Thanks Henry great video (again) I always use my D500 with my sigma 17-50 with tripod, been so frustrated during lockdown, just going to walk down the coast (where I live) with a Nikon 18-140 lens tomorrow with no tripod, this is 100% down to your inspiring video, thank you
I've gone back and forth multiple times between wanting to take out the best camera I've got and wanting to take out the lightest/most discreet camera I've got. I don't think I'll ever make up my mind. There is no perfect solution. There will always be a trade-off. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I took a lot of great photos with my D90, but I was trying to start a photography business so I bought a D7100 in 2016. I just started having problems with the control knob sticking. I will see about getting it fixed.
Been thinking about upgrading from my D7100 but you have made me change my mind! Think I’ll be buying a new lens or two instead.Happy New Year Henry 🥂Cheers:)
Good lesson in always keeping an open mind and not being afraid to change it!
Great vlog as always Henry. Totally understand the camera choice. Nikon make some truly awesome lenses and although I mainly shoot with a D750 my D7100 always comes along for the ride and I still use it for certain circumstances. Keep it up mate, the appearance of your latest offering is one of the highlights of my lockdown life.
This is motivating and a boost morale. I got the D7200 for my intermediate photography level. As time goes by more and more New generation of cameras are to our disposal. Some say the future is here. That is funny in way since it was said the same thing of some the crop and full frame cameras. Nikon is dropping 1/3 of their DSLR and felt I was left behind with all these new cameras. Felt outdated. But you just confirmed, no matter what, a camera is an instrument. Is how we us it. Yes newer ones have lots of bells and whistles. But classic still can run for your money. D7200 Is a good camera and love it.
Thank you
Just started getting into photography just before Christmas so a super novice and came across your channel this morning and thoroughly enjoying the videos.
Was on holiday just outside of Preston in august last year and the area around there is beautiful.
Keep it up and all the best from SE Kent
Great video I have morecambe on my places to go but but the main reason I wanted to head up there was to go to grange-over-sands to the lido had a long exposure idea there
Black Sabbath album cover :) @3:58 These stone graves appear on the cover of the Black Sabbath CD, The Best Of Black Sabbath
I know this is an old video now. But I do like going back over your stuff. I like this video, going back to a trusted old friend like your D7200. I have recently gone mirrorless, got myself a Sony A7R2. The lenses are incredibly expensive. I have bought glass before and been really not that impressed with them. Whereas as I have my old Nikon D800, my old F mount lenses, and although I have two great lenses for my Sony, my Nikon ones are still bagged. I pulled out my D800 and mounted my Samyang F/2.8 14mm glass on it. Totally manual, it's so clear and sharp. The problem I have now is wanting to take it out in my bag when I have bought a nice "new" MPB special Sony, the Sony may end up being put away. Old equipment that you know inside out can often be a really comforting thing to go back to.
Thanks Henry. I love my D7200 too. I’ve had mine for over 5 years. My first digital Nikon was a 5100 and so sometimes I miss the floppy screen but I don’t think I’ll ever sell the 7200. Now if I could just find a cheap 2470 f2.8- sigh.
Pick up Nikon's 17-55mm f2.8 DX used. Phenomenal Lens.
@@mattatchinson8446 Ah yes. I seriously thought about that lens but went for the ultrawide 10-24 instead.
I thought that I didn’t like dull, grey, skies in England so I bought Luminar AI and changed them all. After watching your videos, I’ve changed them all back. They looked so unnatural and I’ve realised that cloudy skies can be beautiful. It took me a long time! Thanks for the videos - really interesting! Back to the drawing board ......
(I still like playing around with editing for fun, but prefer 'out of the camera' pictures these days. I suppose there’s a place for both?).
I think this is a great comment. I only lightly edit my photos too. If you want to make an impact on facebook then by all means replace the sky with software or something someone else did. But you have to start asking yourself when does your photo start to become a product of a software package and not the product of your own photography skill and artistic eye. In the end I think natural photos look best.
Did you add liberal use of ND filters to creat cotton candy clouds and velvet waters?
I still got a 7100 over.150000 shutter activations and still going strong 💪
Wow. I changed my d5200 with maybe 9,000 activations to an xt4. But I'm gonna keep the xt4 for 100,000 at least. Not that its easy to find shutter count on Fujis.
Started in 2011 with a D3100, continued with D5200, D5300, D7000, D750 and D800. In 2019 I switched to the D7200. Still my favorite camera, should have bought earlier. :-)
That's a good way of looking at it, knowing the relationship between your camera and your lenses and what works best. Good stuff man!
Its ALWAYS about the lens. I use an M50 with canon L lenses and get super crisp images. In fact i use the m50 with Laowa 2.5-5.0x to do ultra macro shots where i can easily get crisp images of a mite that would ' just' fit on the sharp end of a pin. (Certainly smaller than I can see with my eyes). At the end of the day though it doesn't matter about the brand but more about using the equipment you have or the best you can afford
I took your advice and got a D7200 today :) to go with my D5300 & D3300
I was looking at the D7200 but being a beginner I went with the D5600 it does have the benefits of the live view tilting screen must admit I love it . I'm still getting to know it . Thank you Henry watched you earlier with Kim regarding the ND filters ( catching up on all the tutorials) lovin them and your images 👍
Awesome shooting Henry, loved the entire video. I am a Nikon D7200 shooter my first major camera. Getting some really great stuff with it. Thanks ever so much for what you do to teach all of us on your channel. From Dayton, Ohio, USA.
I use the D7200 as well! Been using it for 2 years now and it NEVER disappoints.
In the same boat Henry. I've shot with Nikon since 1977. Have a lens arsenal that cannot be outmatched. Periodically I rent new equipment to taste the waters and always come back to: Why?
After I installed the D7200 into the inventory a few years ago and the plethora of lenses dating back to the first Nikon FE acquired in high school, there is no reason for me to upgrade my still photography. Now, shooting video is a different. This is something that's in the works and quite frankly not satisfying with the Nikon systems. So a new journey begins in the realm of equipment acquisition.
Love you channel. Always giving me ideas. Keep up the great D7200 shots!
Love my D7200, only wish it had live view histogram. Keep up the great work
Wish my 7100 had it too.
I shot a 60D until last year and still use oldish cameras as the 6D and EOS M. And I'm happy with the images.
Love my D7100, over 120k actuations.
Have you considered a Peak Design Capture? You can attach it to your rucksack strap and clip your camera to it when you're not using it.
Great video! I upgraded my D7000 to a Z6 last June. Love it. Bought the FTZ adapter to keep my old lenses but I did pick up the z 50mm and it is fantastic. If you're falling out of love with the D7200 what about a used D500/D750/D810/D850? The D810/D850 has no AA filter for some very sharp shots.
Also like to apologize as I left a comment on your last video as a joke that lead to a few less than perfect responses. Wasn't my intention.
D500 has no AA filter too
What are the best lens
@@aravindanr7942 - for full frame Nikon dSLR- 17-35 2,8 is a personal favourite
I still have my 12 year old lens and love using it on my Nikon Df
For Dx -I liked 12-24 constant F4 however there’s a wider lens available-10-24 - never personally used it
I found the same when I changed from Pentax to Olympus. The Oly kit lens was very poor, when I tried the premium & pro lenses I could not have been happier. It's all in the glass. I don't think there are too many bad cameras these days with so much competition.
Another ex-Pentaxian here, now gone down the Panasonic route (G9).
I elected to go with the 'kit' of the Panasonic Leica 12-60, which is a pro grade lens, and it really is superb; totally agree with what Donald says.
Thanks so much Henry, I am using my D5100 much better since I have been enjoying your videos and photos. 😎🇳🇿
I have a Sony A7ii, a A6000 and a old D5100 and today purchased a D7200 as I can't leave from Nikon. I love the experience of the DSLR still.
I have the D7200 paired with a 18-55 f2.8 lens, which is an absolute tank of a lens. A photographer told me many years ago that you can buy camera body after camera body, and it won't improve the clarity. Invest in the best glass you can, and it will pay off time and time again.
A 17-55 2.8 Nikon lens?
@@isoldo1 yup. Nikon DX NIKKOR AF-S 17-55mm f2.8G IF-ED. Great lens. Works great with my D7200.
@@PhillipBlancher I have same lens and body. Very sharp lens, fast focusing, Nice colours. Very happy with them
I also have that same 16-35 f/4. Do yourself and that lens a favor and and sell the D7200, all that canon gear and your Tokina lens and get a full frame Nikon. Preferably the D750. On the D750, the 16-35 will be as wide as your Tokina, with better resolution AND it has a flip screen. The D7200 is a nice camera but it doesn’t compare to the D750. Your beautiful shots deserve a full frame sensor!! Love your channel by the way ..
Yawn.
That was a nice bit of advice for me, I dont shoot much nowadays but I would love to go to the seashore close by, similar to what you show. I use Nikon D7000 with the same lense you´ve got, so I suppose your conclusion is valid for me also, don´t try to mend what is not broken (so to speak), be happy if your gear is so good. Thanks and Keep up the good work
Keep Using your DSLR Its a fantastic camera that gets the job done , I'm still using my Canon 5D MKIII and will till it dies . Don't get fooled my marketing hype for new gear. Also I don't think Mirrorless are as robust as a DSLR , I know a few people having to have them cleaned a lot and serviced.
Nice...I still have my d7200 welcome back...thanks
Sorta off topic....but thanks for highlighting this area. Been watching the BBC series "The Bay" and it is filmed in Morecambe Bay. I even said to my British husband, "I know that jetty! Henry Turner shot that!"
Haha yes I've binged watched it recently and I thought it was brilliant!!
You are proof that one does not have to chase the latest and greatest in order to take fantastic photographs. Good for you!
Fantastic photos. I like so much
Mid-level body + good glass = winning combo. Refreshing vid! Cheers from Arizona 🌵 (D7500 + Nikkor 200-500 user)
I recently decided to enter the world of Nikon after being an Olympus owner. Spent several days comparing models and picked the D7500. Love it! The low light image quality is outstanding!
@@jims8180 is it really good ?
@@GeekySai i have also a d7500 and use it for wildfl and landscape photography, the iso performance is great!
@@razapata666 What glass are u using
@@GeekySai i use 17-50 2.8 sigma, tokina 11-16, sigma 150-600c, sigma 500f4
D7200 uses the same legendary Nikon sensor which they put in the Z50 and Z30, its got the best dynamic range of any APS-C still.
And with full frame we already peaked with D610...
Great video! This year is my 50th year in photography. If you watch George Harrison a Concert for Bangladesh, THAT was on Aug 1, 1971, my 18th birthday and the day I acquired my first camera. It changed my life. After all the countless cameras I've enjoyed over a half a century, from 110 to 8x10", I've settled on a selection of cameras that have stood the test of time. While I shoot film extensively, I also enjoy a couple of Nikon D300 DSLRs. I plan to complete my gear with a D700...and be done. Settling on gear that YOU love is far more important than trying to get the latest/greatest. To be honest, If I had to get rid of EVERYTHING save one camera, it would be an old Canon VT deluxe with a 35f1.8 ltm. A few bricks of film and I'm good. Just shoot.
Just goes to show you dont need the latest and greatest. I have a Canon 7D MKii which I will never part with, I would like to buy a 5D RS one day just to play with the bigger sensor. I cant see any reason for myself as an amateur, to change to a mirrorless. I love the sensor cleaning feature on the 7D, its my favourite thing. I love the fact for you its about the emotion of the shot not the gear. Isn't that what its all about.....
Brilliant comment concerning the M50. I currently shoot with it, the ability of the camera and specs are great and the Sigma lenses are a fantastic sharp addition to the lens range, but I agree, that the kit lens is not that sharp. Great vids Henry, keep up the great work sir. tempted to get the Sigma 100-400mm atm!!
Nice content again my friend. You are encouraging people to go out and have fun. Keep going.
Agree... EF L lens and adapter would make it clearer... but you've made the right decision!
The M50 kit lens is a good all rounder but doesn't do anything really well.
Love your enthousiasm! Thanks!
I'm so glad I watched this video. I was contemplating purchasing a newer fujifilm X100f because carrying my Nikon D-7100 is such a large camera. I liked the way the X100f can be tucked into a pocket. Then I saw your video. Why am I trying to downsize in weight whilst also downsizing in quality? Not that fujifilm is worse than Nikon, but I wouldn't have the variety of lenses I now own with the Nikon. Plus there's the learning curve of a new system.
I like the images I get from Nikon. I know its limitations (DX, being one of them), but I compensate and move forward.
Your video brought me back to reality. Thank you so much.
The 7200 shutter sounds so nice.
My D7200 is my main camera. Still fantastic. Especially as I got back into wildlife a bit and the crop factor is brilliant. Great dynamic range, good at high ISO, handling is top notch. Can’t fault it.
I have a Fuji X100s that goes everywhere with me. Fixed lens so I don’t have to invest in lenses. Small shoulder bag that holds it and lens hood, batteries, tripod plate and microfibre clothes. Nothing else. Grab and go. Love it.
I publish a lot of my photos on the web. I always edit my photos so that the camera model is not visible. Not once has anyone ever said that my photos are poor because they are low resolution or anything. The truth is I use a D200 which is 15 years old. Still does a fantastic job.
I own an xt3 and the d7200 I keep reaching for my d7200...I just know it so well...once I upgrade glass to fuji maybe I'll switch all the way but I'll always keep it
I upgraded to a Nikon d500 . Banging body . Now I have upgraded to a D850 .
Hi Henry, yet another great vlog. I also shoot with the 7200, in fact I love it so much I have named her Nina the Nikon lol. Keep Vlogging mate...
Why don't You use OK button to check sharpness at 100 percent zoom in playback mode? It can be easily set in Custom settings menu. Just select Medium magnification. Nice images and good camera. I've had D7100 for years. I'm using Nikon D4 and FujiFilm X-T30 now.
The D7200 is your USP... the fact that you are successful and different is thatttt camera. You inspire ALOT of people!!
This has been very helpful. I'm a formerly professional photographer from the film days and all of my digital cameras have been pocket sized point and shoot models. I have no desire to spend thousands on a body if this will do the job and it appears that it will.
Keep the M50 for video.Nikons for stills,Canon for video seems to be how it works out best.The 7200 is still a leading apsc camera with great features others don't have.
Get a peak design clip for carrying the camera
Ha ha.. I was panicking that the camera was going to just fly from Henry's grip at any moment to...
Great that you are back with the Nikon thanks Henry .
Thanks for the video. I am looking at the D7200 as a backup camera. At today's prices, it seems like great value. I love the images and the enthusiasm you have for your work. Great job.
Hi Henry,
I shoot with the 7200 as well. I also purchased an M50 mainly for video but I thought it would be a good walk around camera when I wanted to travel light however I wanted better glass for it.
I can highly recommend getting the viltrox adapter and a Sigma 17-70.
I did as I already use the Nikon version of the 17-70 on my 7200.
It's an awesome lens and it made a huge difference to the image quality.
I do love Sigma lenses :)
Have the 7200 and loved your vlogs
Those kinds of walks are the best. Grab a camera, get some exorcise and see what the day brings. I have a mountain of a hill behind where we live and I walk the path up and around the top. I never know what I will find and the place never fails to disappoint. Millions of photographic possibilities, plus I get a couple of miles in every day. I find your channel to be the most down to earth and easy to watch and learn from. I watch you videos over coffee most mornings. Good to see you doing well. About to grab a camera and head out this morning as well.
I can never understand why people have two systems! unless of course if one was a gift! or was free. Using a kit lens is perfect if your pictures just end up on here! The only regret I have is getting rid of gear I don't use only to think why did I do that I wished I had kept it! Thank you for taking us to Morecambe that's saved me a journey!
Really nice intro shot. Just saved me a bundle on tripod purchase :) Love your enthusiasm and passion!
I'm a bit of a fan of using Nikon F-EOS-M adapters on my Canon M6, as you can get something for about 20 quid with an aperture control on the adapter and then manually focus everything, and use all the lovely Nikon optics on the mirrorless sensor. Still won't be any smaller than the D7200, but you do get different picture qualities with the Nikon vs. Canon sensors. Might be nice for the times when you want the punch and color of the Canon, rather than the dynamic range and tonality of the Nikon.
Swapped my D7200 year before last for the Z6. No regrets but the D7200 is a killer beast of a camera and I still have it and will keep using it as a back up. And sti use all my glass adapted on the Z6