Nikon D7500 DX-format Digital SLR Portrait and Prime Lens Kit

I only got this camera yesterday, but I am already SO impressed by it! I was concerned about the mega pixels only being 20.9, but I cant even notice the difference.The rapid fire is absolutely brilliant! The fastest is 8 frames per second and seems to be even better when set on "sport". UPDATE: Ive had this camera for a little over two weeks now. I still cant find anything I dislike about it. I previously had a D5300 and the 7500 completely blows it out of the water, obviously lol. I still highly recommend this camera to anyone who is interested in buying it. All of the photos that I included with this review are originals right off of the SD card and not touched up via Lightroom or Photoshop.

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3 week update: Have used this camera daily. It is simple to learn, simple to use, a real joy for wildlife. After 3 week the menus and controls are becoming more 2nd nature. Because of all the features I expected that it would take longer to start feeling familiar. Occasionally I have to go back to a reference to find what I am looking for, but really, this camera is an amazingly intuitive piece of technology even for a beginner. Your camera takes good pictures goes the joke. It is no joke with the D7500. I have used the Coolpx P900 for ~two years. I have never used a DSLR. The D7500 is my first. The pix with this review were taken on the first two days I owned it. These pix were shot on shutter preferred and manual. I had no idea a DSLR camera could be so amazing and forgiving. If I can do this, imagine what you can do if you have knowledge and experience. I carefully researched DSLRs before making this purchase. You will find that if you do this camera is highly rated. Let those reviews will guide your decision. I got this camera because I wanted a camera I could grow into, a camera that would work for wildlife and action, and a camera that was considered an excellent buy in professional reviews. I also chose Nikon because I was familiar with the layout and language because of my P900. For me it was a spectacular choice. I highly recommend it.

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Ive only had this camera for less than a day and have taken about a dozen keepers. The build quality is outstanding compared to the D3400. The D7500 I believe, will fill the role as an enthusiast camera. Not quite up to its big brother the D500, but at least in the ways that really matter to me it is spot on. BTW, I gave 4 stars for battery life but that is based on what Ive read. I havent had enough experience with the camera to have my own opinion. Also keep in mind that picture quality is a function of the photographer and the lens even more than the camera IMHO. The first big difference to me over the D3400 is the focusing system. I havent had a chance to use it track birds but the 51 focus points and the 3D and group modes seem to work well in simple tests. Well see how they perform for me in real world scenarios like tracking a bird. Regardless the focusing system is much better than the D3400. Another important feature for me is the ability to shoot at 8 frames / second and up to 50 RAW photos before the buffer fills up. I love the touchscreen display and the fact that it articulates up and down. I do wish it moved further down for taking overhead shots, but it will work fine. Being able to use the touch screen for menus and photo review is a real plus. "My Menu" is a great time saver. You can add your most often accessed menu items to My Menu so you can get to them quickly without scrolling through gobs of menus. Auto-bracketing is an important feature for me too. I often shoot real estate (my wife and I are real estate agents and though we hire pro photographers, I often shoot additional shots). Bracketing allows me to create HDR photos that dont have windows that are all blown out, etc. There are a ton more options on the D7500 over the D3400 or other entry-level DSLRs so if you are moving up or if this is your first DSLR, do yourself a favor and get a companion book. I bought "Nikon D7500 Experience - The Photography Guide to Operation and Image Creation with the Nikon D7500" by Douglas Klostermann. Very, very helpful. The shots are from the National Cemetery in Sarasota Florida.

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I love this camera. Many years ago, I started off with a Nikon D40X, then upgraded to a D5100, and I now have upgraded to the D7500, and I wish I would have upgraded much sooner! If you are on the fence about upgrading...do it! Do it now! I love the focus and speed of this camera. I thoroughly researched the different options before making this purchase. I discovered I wasnt ready to upgrade to a full frame...I have too many crop sensor lenses, and I cannot afford to upgrade to a full frame camera AND buy new glass too. I then considered the D500, but it was too expensive, and it didnt have any additional features that I needed. Im very pleased with the D7500. The 51 focus points, 15 being cross sensors, really allow me to capture exceptional portraits, and the tracking capabilities allows me to snap shots of my 7 and 10 year old while they are playing baseball, football, and hockey. Also, the speed is fantastic! I seldom find myself stopping to wait for the camera to catch up. I love that the aperture and the shutter speed have dedicated dials...this makes it easy to adjust them quickly. I also find changing the white balance, metering, and ISO to be much easier...no more going to the main menu to adjust settings! The only thing I am slightly disappointed in is this cameras low light capabilities. Many reviews I read talked about this cameras exceptionable low light capabilities and how there is little grain even with a high ISO, but I find many of my photos are grainy in low light situations. Overall, I love this camera!

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I have been using the D7500 for about six months. So far it has been a huge upgrade over my D5500. The low light capabilities is much improved. The focusing system is very good. I have used it with my two Sigma lens (18-35 F1.8, 50-100 F1.8) with no complaints. The extra dials and buttons are a huge help when changing settings. I have read several people complaining about the lack of a second card slot as well not having the ability to install a battery grip. Those issues do not impact me. I have been 100% happy with this purchase.

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Major step up from my d5500. Excellent image quality. Ergonomics are well thought out. New deep grips are much better in my opinion. Overall it’s missing a few things compared to d7200 but I think the new tech is worth it. Focus is very fast and the auto fine tune is excellent for screw drive af and af-d lenses. Battery life is incredible compared to any mirrorless I’ve used. If you have Nikon dx glass you can’t go wrong with this body.

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I bought this to replace a D7100. I really like the articulating screen. The pictures are sharp Most frequently used adjustments such as ISO, Metering, quality , and white balance are built in to the back so no need to hunt through the minu to find what you want.

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