Nikon d5100 vs d7000
Sep 17, 2011 07:09:06 #
I currently own a Nikon D80 which I've had for several years. I would like to up grade. My heart is with the D7000. but my pocket book is with the D5100. The two main considerations are: weight & cost. Any input on the D5100 that would encourage or discourage me from purchasing?
Sep 17, 2011 07:17:11 #
IMHO I believe the D5100 would be a step backward in features and quality from your D80. The D7000, that I own, is the state of the art DSLR on the market. All your D80 lenses should work fine since both are DX cameras. At $1200 I considered the D7000 body a bargain and I moved up from a D90.
Sep 18, 2011 09:23:01 #
Sep 18, 2011 09:58:25 #
My life has become a dream with my D7000 purchased in January. It has added so much with live view when attached to my telescope. Mt HDR is much easier with a wired remote that shoots brakets with one press of the shutter release. And two IR sensors (front and back) make my other remote more useful. Etc. Etc. And the new book by Darrel Young Mastering the Nikon D7000 makes using the camera a lifetime adventure that will not go obsolete for a long time. I still use my D70 for backup but not much.
Sep 18, 2011 11:15:24 #
I have a D-7000 love it the only problem I have is coping my video files to my computer I recently did my first wedding all my smaller video files copied just fine but the video of the major part of the wedding the larger files will not transfer not sure why but if anyone has a suggestion would love to hear it I use quicktime to view my video files
Sep 18, 2011 15:59:19 #
I myself and going thru the same dillema and have decided to wait it out and try for a 7000 come closer to black friday sales. The main reasons for me:
1. weatherproof, i live on the coast, salty humid air and should last longer since it is much sturdier.
2. internal focus motor, can use any lenses
3. the U1 and U2 buttons. i think i will have a better time if i can preset at least 2 camera modes.
4. and i really like the 2 card reader holder capacity.
diana
1. weatherproof, i live on the coast, salty humid air and should last longer since it is much sturdier.
2. internal focus motor, can use any lenses
3. the U1 and U2 buttons. i think i will have a better time if i can preset at least 2 camera modes.
4. and i really like the 2 card reader holder capacity.
diana
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