geezer7 Loc: Michigan

After much agonizing I decided to buy a D7100. I have been an amateur photographer since 1970 when I bought a Canon FTQL which served me well until about 2001 when it started to give me trouble. At that time I decided I wanted to switch to Nikon and bought an FM3a along with several lenses most of which were manual except for a 50 mm 1.8D. In the following years I bought a Nikon N90 and several medium format cameras. I also have a black and white darkroom which has been largely neglected for the last few years!
In 2010 I bought a Canon S90 which has represented most of my photography. My wife and I enjoy long distance hiking and we walked the Tour of Mont Blanc twice. This is an 11 day 105 mile trek where you carry all your own gear and stay in mountain huts (refuges). The point here is that it is important to minimize the weight carried so the S90 was perfect.
I am about to turn 70 so I thought that a worthy present would be the D7100.
The problem is that I am frugal (actually cheap would be a better description). I have read that Nikon may bring out the next version of the D7100 in the fall which could result in a reduced price.
The purpose of this long-winded diatribe is to see if anyone can remember the price deduction in the D7000 when the D7100 was announced. I am wondering if it is worth waiting? I don't feel any urgency in this purchase.
Any information or advice would be appreciated.
Thanks. Dave

Ol' Frank Loc: Orlando,

I am somewhat waiting on a price reduction of the D7100 also. I think I would really like one since looking at it a couple days ago. Nice camera but more money than I would like to put in it. I will be watching for information on your post.

Mr PC Loc: Austin, TX

I'm in the great position of having a D5200 I am still working on maxing out and can easily wait til the new model arrives. It'll be interesting to see if there are any killer features on the D7300 or whatever they will call it that will justify a premium over the D7100. I'm pretty sure one of the two will be my next investment and my trusty D5200 will become a very nice backup camera.

GPS Phil Loc: Dayton Ohio

I did the same thing with the D7000, it dropped 200.00 just before the introduction of the D7100. I still have the D7000. I liked this camera so well that I purchased the D7100 when it came out and kept the D7000 for back up.
I suspect they will do about the same price reduction with the D7100, although it is one of their top sellers! If you look around, there are factory refurbs. available, a good move if you can find one. Why wait?

Phil

geezer7 Loc: Michigan

Thanks Phil. As I mentioned I am frugal so a drop in price of $200 would be worth the wait. However your point is well taken. "Why wait?"

juicesqueezer Loc: Okeechobee, Florida

Price just dropped to $1096 for a brand new D7100. A used one just sold on ebay for $1000, so this is a no brainer. You could be waiting another year, so like others have stated, why wait? You want it, so get it.

Erik_H Loc: Denham Springs, Louisiana

I received my D7000 two days before they announced the D7100 and paid $896.00 (I somehow missed the rumors about a new body coming out), it's now selling for $750.00, so it's $146.00 cheaper. I expect that the D7100 will come down when they announce a replacement. By the way, at $750.00, the D7000 is a great camera at a great price. I still use mine regularly, even though I have upgraded to full frame since.

geezer7 Loc: Michigan

The agonizing I mentioned in the original post was between a D7000 and a D7100. I tend to keep my cameras for a while so didn't want to buy a camera with four year old technology! The D7000 seems to be an excellent camera and I think it would be more than adequate for my amateur pursuits but the aging technology makes me want something newer.

oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA

my 7100 didn't begin to shine until i hung good/heavy glass on it.

If you try one out, do it with the lens you anticipate using.

Haydon

This should help you:

http://www.nikonpricewatch.com/product/04811/Nikon-D7100-price.html

If you decide to be notified this free service will send you an email when price changes.

geezer7 Loc: Michigan

Thanks Haydon, that is a link I was not aware of! I'm inclined to buy a refurbished camera from an authorized dealer.

shutterbob Loc: Tucson

The D7100 is a great camera with fantastic abilities. If Nikon brings out a D7200 or whatever they may call it, that will not diminish the abilities of the 7100. You can always buy a refurbished camera, or get a top condition one on craigslist for well under $1,000. I don't plan on getting rid of mine when Nikon unveils the latest & greatest because I seriously doubt it will be enough of a jump forward to be worth the extra money. The difference will probably be similar to the 5200 & 5300; not enough to sweat.

tramsey Loc: Texas

I bought a refurbished camera from Cameta Camera because they offered a one year warranty.

Haydon

If you scroll to the bottom of the webpage you will see refurbished as well. Looks like Adorama has one right now refurbished for $919.00

geezer7 Loc: Michigan

I've seen that price at both Adorama and Cameta. Just hoping for a reduction in the near future. Thanks for the information.