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DrEntropy

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And in spite of the screw-up with missing Mitsy's settings, having two cameras, one for the over-all shots and one with a tele-lens has me thinking about getting a second body for myself. It was easy to grab one or the other, depending on what I was looking for in a shot. Likely a used D7200 from an Ebay seller. Much more convenient than trying to swap lenses on a trot. The available "all-in-one" 18~200 ones don't seem to be all that good (sharp or 'fast') and seem more prone to damage at full extension (swinging from a strap while navigating around).

Any opinions?
 
In the beginning of my DSLR journey, I had a D3200 for color and a D60 for IR. The menuing systems were different for each camera. So setting WB was a different set of button pushing. If your in a hurry to get a shot, that can muck things up. I had some surprised comments about converting a D610 to IR. Most people seem to do it with older (read cheaper) cameras. Having two of the same cameras has made shooting a lot easier for me.
 
That's the reasoning behind a D7200 for a second. Similar enuff controls and not quite as costly as a 7500. And there always seem to be people out there who just have to have the latest-greatest gear, so sell off or trade in the last gen stuff.
 
No help here - I'm a Canon shooter and don't know squat about Nikon. But - I can make a suggestion about straps to help with the camera swinging around. This Peak Design "Slide" Strap came highly recommended by a friend so I bought one and love it. In the video below they describe 3 different ways to carry using this strap - for heavier setups with a tele I prefer the sling method.

 
Interesting! My usual carry is shoulder, the camera with the long lens, neck carry with shorter optic. If only one body it'll likely be either shoulder or short-strapped in my hand. That heavier PD Slide would make for a good single camera sling carry, but I've found with a second around the neck unit, that becomes problematic.

And shoulder carry for me is with the bottom of the camera to the outside. Easy grab for the "control side" that way. Old dog, y'see.

I'll equate camera straps for most serious camera folks to holsters and handgun carry: you end up with a drawer full of the ones that don't quite work the way you want. ;)
 
Well I'm a bit PO'd about now. On the 16th found an E-Bay listing for a D7200 body. Priced a bit more than one from a Japanese seller I'd bought from with no issue in the past, but it was a private seller located fifty miles south of us. USPS delivery date as the 21st. PayPal purchase, EARLY morning (0630hr.) on the 16th. No USPS "shipping confirmation" through the 20th. Sent a "Contact the Seller" message. No response. Waited 'til yesterday (22nd) to start the complaint process with E-Bay and PayPal. Confident for a return of the money BUT... No Christmas present "From Santa" for me! :mad:

The Japanese dealer would have shipped 'same day' DHL and I would likely have received it today or tomorrow from past experience with them... and for less cost. Stupid mistake.
 
Since the dawn of time, carrying rigs seem to have been an afterthought of camera companies. I think the straps should hook directly to the body, not to a ring. The regular way always leaves something hanging in the way. Aftermarket guitar straps have a better system. I would strap to the bottom of my cameras if I didn't use my tripod mount so much. Maybe I'll figure something out someday.
 
GregW said:
Since the dawn of time, carrying rigs seem to have been an afterthought of camera companies. I think the straps should hook directly to the body, not to a ring. The regular way always leaves something hanging in the way. Aftermarket guitar straps have a better system. I would strap to the bottom of my cameras if I didn't use my tripod mount so much. Maybe I'll figure something out someday.
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I've "settled" on straps with the plastic buckles, one longer strap for shoulder carry, the other, somewhat shorter around the neck. Camera bodies have the attached strap ends at a length allowing for a secured hand-hold when connected together, keeping the 1/4-20 of the body clear for tripod use. And quick-release is a half-baked answer, too. Too much rigging and messing with bits-n-pieces. When you find a good way to accommodate all situations, patent it and I'll buy in!
 
GregW said:
Sorry about your E-bay experience. Sometimes great, sometimes not. I've had both.
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This is only the second time in over a decade it's been unpleasant. Today is the "official" date when the dispute can be lodged. That's done now.

Meanwhile, found one with the battery extender for $6.00 more than the first, seller located a few miles from where we lived in PA! "If this don't work out, I got friends in da' 'hood'"... :devilish:

But seriously, this seller's listing gave a delivery date of Jan 3~5, the money sent thru PayPal yesterday and got notification it's been shipped same day and will be here Thursday. If all is as listed I figger I came out of this somewhat ahead of where I would have otherwise. And since this will be a 'spare' it can be shared. Our 39th anniversary is the 30th, so an anniversary gift! All good.

EDIT: I also got a couple more rolls of T-Max 100 from Adorama yesterday. Loaded th' F2 and told Mits she could use the second one in another camera if she wanted to. Hope she does.
 
The delivery date moved up twice. First notice of "early delivery" said it'd be delivered on the 30th, yesterday it was a notice it was "out for delivery" but didn't show... now the tracking data says there's NO info on delivery time! FedEx tracking has it here in Tampa, first at the depot, then the truck, now in limbo. Really frustrating.
 
DrEntropy said:
The delivery date moved up twice. First notice of "early delivery" said it'd be delivered on the 30th, yesterday it was a notice it was "out for delivery" but didn't show... now the tracking data says there's NO info on delivery time! FedEx tracking has it here in Tampa, first at the depot, then the truck, now in limbo. Really frustrating.
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I have had similar experience with FedEx. Stay home because email notification says it’s on the truck, but it doesn’t show. Yes, very frustrating
 
It got here at about 10:00 this AM. Must say it's better than expected. The chap who had it left his configuration intact, surprisingly similar to what I've done with the D7500. Only a few tweaks made so far. And along with the body, the "battery extender" is an actual Nikon unit. I thought it was a Neewer or other aftermarket one. And a like-new "Amazon Basics" camera bag. He coulda kept th' bag, AFAIC. Whole deal was $6.00 more than the "failed" purchase of the earlier one. I came out of the fiasco just fine, IMHO.
 
Basil said:
I have one of those Amazon Basics bag (a small one) and it's really pretty good for small excursions when you don't need a ton of gear.
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Mitsy's camera, two lenses and a flash unit are in one of those. You're right about the times when there's no need to schlep the whole inventory.

First of a few images with the 7200 and a 35mm ∱1.8 prime, lower one a section of the overall shot. Looks like the 7200 is a keeper.

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And on that top blossom...

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Didn't see th' li'l bugger 'til magnifying the shot!
 
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24 Megapixels is respectable for a crop sensor camera. DP review gives it their "Silver Award"
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With that cropped section of the above shot I can see why.

And ya gotta consider "all pixels are not the same" too.

EDIT: And I did have the ISO "choked down" to 200.
 
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