Nikon cameras: I'm about to turn to the big 70 and want to buy myself a nice b day present. I'm looking at the nikon d610 and d7100. Any thoughts or input on which one would be...

Slick50il Loc: North central Ill L-P area!

I'm about to turn to the big 70 and want to buy myself a nice b day present. I'm looking at the nikon d610 and d7100. Any thoughts or input on which one would be helpfull. Currently have the d3100. Not a pro photographer!

tramsey Loc: Texas

What a big difference in cameras your looking at. Just remember if you get the D610, to get all it offers you have to have FX lens to. So it wouldn't just be the price of the camera but also the price of a couple of FX lens which will add a couple of thousand to the purchase.

Good luck on your decision

BrianS

I just bought the Nikon Df because I have a lot of "legacy" lenses going back to 1959. If I didn't, might have gone for the D610. A full-frame camera means "bigger pixels", and better low-light performance. As the file sizes are large, you may also need to get a computer with a terabyte drive, and some hefty processing power.

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

I agree that you would not want to use DX lenses with an FX body. You might be interested in getting a D610 with the 28-300 zoom lens (about $1,000) That is an FX lens that is very useful as an everyday lens. Then you can think about specializing as the mood grabs you.

BrianS

tramsey wrote:

What a big difference in cameras your looking at. Just remember if you get the D610, to get all it offers you have to have FX lens to. So it wouldn't just be the price of the camera but also the price of a couple of FX lens which will add a couple of thousand to the purchase.

Good luck on your decision

There are a number of great FX lenses that are not too expensive. Also as the D610 has an internal AF-motor, you can use the original AF-Nikkor and AF-Nikkor-D lenses on it. Some great bargains in AF lenses, and also manual focus.

My new Df with a $60 lens on it.

http://www.leicaplace.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1530&d=1386472983

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

I strongly suggest that you hold (to compare weight & feel) of a D610, a D7100, and a D5200. All three have 24Mp APS-C sensors, but quite a difference in weight. All three can use every Nikon lens ever manufactured.

Pierre H.J. Dumais Loc: Mississippi Mills, Ont.

I have a D600 and a D7100 and like 'em both.

I often use the D600 full frame with a 50mm FX lens. The files are very big e.g. 13 mb. Set to DX it does a great job with a DX lens. The megapixel are less of course but the results are excellent.

The D7100 is an absolute pleasure. It is really great to get more reach
-- 1.3 crop -- in addition to the basic 1.5 DX. Again, the pixels are less in that setting, but the results are excellent. And again, the the files are big.
My 'walk around' lens with this body is a 70-300mm VR Nikkor, often on a monopod and a lot of my shooting is with this combination. It is my travelling around camera. But the D600 in FX is lovely for still life and landscapes.

The IQ from both cameras is excellent especially with a monopod or tripod and careful menu settings.
If you want sharp and detail, both are great performers.
Hopefully this will help.

Pierre

Slick50il Loc: North central Ill L-P area!

Leaning strongly towards the d7100. Thanking you all for your valuable input, Merry Christmas to you all and a happy and prosperous New Year!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Slick50il wrote:

I'm about to turn to the big 70 and want to buy myself a nice b day present. I'm looking at the nikon d610 and d7100. Any thoughts or input on which one would be helpfull. Currently have the d3100. Not a pro photographer!

Go for it! Great combination. Using the same lenses, the D7100 will get you in tighter. Consider a D7100 refurb. That's what I did.

If you're getting just one, that's a tough call. I'd go for the D610. Otherwise, you'll be wanting it in a few months. Take a look at snapsort.
http://snapsort.com/compare/Nikon-D610-vs-Nikon-D7100

BrianS

Nikonian72 wrote:

I strongly suggest that you hold (to compare weight & feel) of a D610, a D7100, and a D5200. All three have 24Mp APS-C sensors, but quite a difference in weight. All three can use every Nikon lens ever manufactured.

The D610 is a full-frame sensor, not APS-C.

When I turned 40 (over 16 years ago), I bought myself a Nikon SP.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

BrianS wrote:

The D610 is a full-frame sensor, not APS-C.

Correct! My error. All three are 24Mp sensors.

Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

ebrunner wrote:

I agree that you would not want to use DX lenses with an FX body. You might be interested in getting a D610 with the 28-300 zoom lens (about $1,000) That is an FX lens that is very useful as an everyday lens. Then you can think about specializing as the mood grabs you.

Agree, this would be my recommendation as well. ;)

hippi Loc: Sedalia MO

BrianS wrote:

I just bought the Nikon Df because I have a lot of "legacy" lenses going back to 1959. If I didn't, might have gone for the D610. A full-frame camera means "bigger pixels", and better low-light performance. As the file sizes are large, you may also need to get a computer with a terabyte drive, and some hefty processing power.

i really like my df it is like my fe but all pump up
:D :D

Mr PC Loc: Austin, TX

Been using a D5200 for about 6 months now and absolutely love it. It may take me years to outgrow it. If you bump up to it or the 7100, your current lenses will still work, so you can invest in some special purpose lenses if you buy the body only. I shoot in RAW and the 24MP sensor means I can crop away in Lightroom (if I didn't take a PERFECT shot! Ha Ha) and still get some amazing closeups of wildlife in action with my 55-300 Nikkor lens. While it's not a full frame camera, it is light and easy to hold in my not really large hands. I'd suggest seeing what each model feels like before committing. Good luck!

Bill Waxman Loc: Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington

I am approaching 73 and for me the weight of the whole package is a real consideration. I have a D7000 (virtually the same weight, etc. as its replacement the D7100), it is close to a pro body in construction but lighter and a bit smaller than the D600/610. DX lenses are a generally a bit smaller and lighter as well. The D70007100 has the capability of using either DX or FX lenses as does the D600/610 but with a loss of some resolution in adapting the smaller effective coverage of the DX to the larger full frame.

In other words, a compromise albeit an okay one. I strongly urge a hands on test (if possible with a strap on each camera) to feel how it is to have one around your neck. Attach the largest lens you plan to buy on the camera. Then think of walking around on vacation all day with that hanging around your neck.

For photographic excellence you can't beat either choice, I'm just trying to be practical here. Price might also be a factor and the D600/610 is considerably more costly and so are the FX lenses.

Bill Waxman