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Upgrading from D5100 to D750 or D500


5 years 10 months ago #583128 by sierracharlie338
Ok here is where I am at. I have a D5100 and have had it for a few years. I am an amateur picture taker and not looking to make a living with my camera but I like having high quality equipment for my hobbies and not to mention want to produce high quality pictures. While I don't have and unlimited budget I am looking to upgrade my body to something with some better features. 

I can't decide between the D750 or the D500. I feel like either would be outstanding for what I generally will be doing with it. I mostly will be using it for wildlife, landscape and pictures of my kiddo. Low light performance is also something that I will be looking for since the wildlife Ill be shooting are commonly out in that golden hour. 

So the question is: Mid line FX or top of the line DX? I dont have enough experience with manual photography in general to make a confident decision at this point and would appreciate some input. I have been doing a lot of reading and looking at reviews of both cameras and I think I am leaning one way but wanted extra input from people that know more than I. 

Thanks in advance. 

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5 years 10 months ago - 5 years 10 months ago #583212 by effron
D750 would be my choice (full frame) but consider, the "proper" lenses usually cost more than the DX glass.....Both are fine bodies, don't over think it.
(and I don't consider the D750 mid line, its a top notch camera)
Why so serious?
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5 years 10 months ago #583218 by sierracharlie338
Awesome thanks for the input! 
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5 years 10 months ago #583260 by garyrhook
I moved from a D5100 to a D750 2.5 years ago, and have never regretted it. Don't miss a crop sensor, and I can shoot in very low light and get usable images.

You can use the D750 in DX mode until you get your glass upgraded.

If you really can't decide, rent one for a few days.
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5 years 10 months ago #583348 by sierracharlie338
Thanks for the input. Unless someone can come up with some major argument for the D500 Ill be picking up a D750 pretty soon. I can't find many reasons to go with the D500 over the D750 other than it is faster. For me that's not a big deal.
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5 years 10 months ago #583380 by effron
You will love the D750....
Why so serious?
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5 years 10 months ago #583406 by sierracharlie338
That was my original thought, I just got a little sidetracked ;)
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5 years 10 months ago #583440 by garyrhook
And I forgot to mention: The D750 in DX mode will give you exactly 16MP of resolution, equal to the D5100. Just better pixels.
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5 years 10 months ago #583442 by sierracharlie338
I was not aware of that fact. Thanks for the info!
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5 years 10 months ago #583469 by effron
Get the FF and the correct lenses, the DX mode won't make you happy. me thinks....
Why so serious?
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5 years 10 months ago #583511 by sierracharlie338
I definitely plan on upgrading my glass. I think I will be going with the nikon 24-70 f2 first since my 70-300 is compatible with full frame sensors. Id really like to add the 14-24 f2.8 and plan on eventually adding the 70-200 f2.8 to my kit. 
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5 years 10 months ago #583557 by effron
Yup, the 70-300 is FF glass, and all the macros are as well.....
Why so serious?
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5 years 10 months ago #583610 by sierracharlie338
I feel like a kid waiting for Xmas and have not even placed the order yet!!
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5 years 10 months ago #583849 by effron
Getting a gold box is the closest thing to a Christmas morning as a child.....
Why so serious?
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5 years 10 months ago #583861 by sierracharlie338
Haha I would have to agree!
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