New Nikon D3500 or used D7100 for product photography

sswats · 8 Jun 2019 at 12:35

My D90 dropped and focus motor is broken, and I also have a d3100 which i am really struggling to get a consistent quality out of, and the focus is atrocious.

So looking for a replacement and a new D3500 is about the same price as a used D7100. Which would be better suited purely for product photos for an ecommerce site.

MrRockliffe · 8 Jun 2019 at 12:40

Surely the right lens would have a bigger impact? Once you meet the right criteria of having decent sensor/autofocus etc?

sswats · 8 Jun 2019 at 12:44

I already have a 35mm prime lens so hopefully I am covered there.

Drollic · 9 Jun 2019 at 14:07

I'd probably try find the extra for the 7200.

Energize · 9 Jun 2019 at 20:12

The D7XXX series is a big step above the D3XXX series, they are much better cameras in a lot of ways that aren't obvious just from the spec sheet, the handling is much better and I would definitely recommend them over the D3500.

Holst1981 · 13 Jun 2019 at 21:19

For product photos they will perform similarly.

The 7100 is better (controls and focus) but I think the sensors are very similar.

You may prefer the middle 5xxx cameras with tilting screens.

I was very happy with my 7100 (stolen and replaced with D500)