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How well-versed are you in photographic operations (getting a proper exposure without setting everything to "auto")? Because that's really the important part. A better-quality camera will only get you so far. Without going for broke and picking up the top-of-the line model, you can get great results from anything that came out in the last 3-5 years. If you opt for Nikon you can most likely use the lenses from your current camera body.
Yes, that's reasonable. A base camera, or "bridge" camera is really what you would be looking for: just enough string to wrap the package. A bridge camera is marketed for the advanced amateur and only lacks very specific "professional" features that, honestly, most pros don't use anyway. Mirrorless is the hot new thing, but I personally don't see the value added when it comes to doing product shots, which constitutes much of my business. A newer-model DSLR is probably your go-to; the ability to swap lenses means you can generally get sharper pictures than you can with the wide-range variable focal length lens built into all-in-one cameras.
The Nikon you have has an F-mount lens attachment system, meaning it will mate with virtually any Nikon lens built since 1959. However, the autofocus system of your existing lens(es) needs to be compatible with the camera body you're picking up. This is a quick Google lookup at specs for your "D-something's" AF type, and correlating it with the available body options out there.
Also, if you opt for used gear, naturally you want it to be free of any damage; even "cosmetic" blemishes can have far-reaching effects, since electronics are housed just below the surface. Equally important is the number of shutter actuations, which is analogous to mileage in a used car and gauged similarly; avoid a device that's been used more than 100K times.
I apologize for the longwindedness of this response, but I hope it helps.
For what I need - brands like Prose Hair with product shots and models, or Betty Buzz, Athena Club, Aviation Gin, Native Deodorant.
Solo products, product with props, outdoor and indoor.
I have lighting and all the other items, just need a better camera to get higher quality shots 🙏
I used Nikon D series cameras for years. Given that I got really used to the Nikon, my "big upgrade" was to the mirrorless Z6ii. That said, lighting techniques and knowing how to optimize camera settings is far more important than the camera itself. For reference, I also do primarily product photography (food/bev).