Hi all!

I'been doing my first time lapses with a Canon EOS 200D while learning the technique, workflow and software proposed in this forum and my videos have improved a lot! So first of all, big thanks!

Now I want to buy a better camera for time-lapse. Given that I'll mainly use it for this purpose (and some night photography as well), could you recommend a good update? I'm considering the Nikon D5600 since I heard it is a good one and in general Nikon works best in high ISO.

But there are a lot of candidates and certainly I'm overwhelmed. What would you guys suggest? I'm on the 1000€ budget (lens included).

Thanks everyone!

If you want a APS-C Sensor (good in terms of Price/Performance ratio) the D5600 is a very good option. I've been using it for years. It has a swivel Display, there are many good lenses available and it has WiFi on board, a good Sensor, great Lightroom Support and won't break the bank. I always found it to be a great camera for timelapse.

Thanks!
Which model would be the "best" full-frame Nikon in terms of Price/Performance ratio?

Hi
If you wish to go for a full frame DSLR I would say Nikon D750 or D780 are a very good choice.
Best regards

Let me ask a few questions upfront:
What are the limiting factors of your actual camera and lens(es) in regards to what you want to achieve in your photography?
What improvements do you expect from a new camera and lens(es) in regards to your style(s) of photography?
Beside the stated time lapse and night photography, what other areas of photography are you interested in?

The reason I am asking:
Nothing wrong with getting new and “better” gear, but more often than not it’s not really the gear that is the limiting factor in our advance in photography.
Yes, cameras got and are still getting better over time, but at least as important, in my opinion definitely still more important, are the lenses you use. The “best” camera will still only produce mediocre images with a a mediocre lens, means for example often only mediocre budget kit lenses.
Yes, it is nice to have a camera that can take clean images at higher iso values, but first of all you want to keep the iso value down as good as possible, means use a lens that lets as much light as possible to the sensor.

Again, nothing wrong looking for new gear, but especially when you are on a budget it makes sense to analyze and evaluate carefully your real needs, not just what you think are your needs and in reality is just you what want. This helps to avoid spending money for solutions which will not really help you to advance in photography.

Herbert

Thanks Gunther!

Thanks MMeier! Yours is a very good suggestion, but clearly exceeds my budget. I'll have to stick to APS-C for some more time!

Thanks Herbert! Let me answer your questions:

- What are the limiting factors of your actual camera and lens(es) in regards to what you want to achieve in your photography? I believe a better camera (especially a Nikon one) with a better lens will produce far better results that I'm getting now.

- What improvements do you expect from a new camera and lens(es) in regards to your style(s) of photography? Better low light handling in day-to-night time lapses and better performance in night photography.

- Beside the stated time lapse and night photography, what other areas of photography are you interested in? I'm not interested on any other area of photography.

My main reason to change is to switch to Nikon, since this brand seems to be widely used in the time-lapse field due to its performance. So once I have a Nikon camera, my plan is to invest in lenses. Take into account that I started timelapsing with DSLR equipment last summer. I bought a second hand Canon EOS 200D with basic lens (18-55) to start learning the time lapse technique and editing workflow.

Now that I'm more confident with the technique and workflow, I believe it is the right moment to switch to Nikon and its lenses.

Thanks again!

By the way, you can check my channel for time lapse videos shoot in Southern Spain. Your feedback is welcome!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnD5LcE...VeGLywZFJQ

Thank you all!

To be very honest, what you responded to my questions didn't really answer the questions, but never mind.

Therefore, as you think and believe that a Nikon camera is the right tool for your needs... just go for it, nothing wrong with that.

Enjoy shooting!

Herbert