Thoughts on upgrading from D90 (Page 2): You mean besides all the improvements? Yes, the main bugbear with the D7000 for me is the lack of a lock on the mode dial. If you are...

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Mar 31, 2013 15:34:52 #

mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)

Rwi66gasman wrote:

Is there a particular reason you say this ?

You mean besides all the improvements? Yes, the main bugbear with the D7000 for me is the lack of a lock on the mode dial. If you are continually removing the camera from a protective bag in dusty conditions, the mode dial can be easily turned by rubbing on the bag. Then you lose shots because your A mode becomes something else. And, when you are in a hurry (like the lion is about to run away) you don't have time to be checking and adjusting dials.

Mar 31, 2013 16:00:34 #

Rwi66gasman Loc: lincolnton N.C

Just pulled the trigger on d7100
Should b here Tuesday !!!!'

Mar 31, 2013 16:02:45 #

Scubie Loc: Brunswick Georgia

I like Canon, because it seems to be more user friendly, however like I said, I have toooo many Nikon lenses....They were really smart in doing this....keeps you locked into Nikon

JR1 wrote:

I "was" a Nikon user Nikkormat FTn the Nikon F Photomic FTn, then it was stolen, I was forced to get a Canon, I have since had Canons, I am NOT complaining when I picked up a D7000 two months back I knew what I had missed, it just has something I am unable to explain

Mar 31, 2013 17:02:07 #

mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)

Rwi66gasman wrote:

Just pulled the trigger on d7100
Should b here Tuesday !!!!'

Well done! Less than five hours to make the decision.

Mar 31, 2013 17:04:13 #

Rwi66gasman Loc: lincolnton N.C

Yeah. Had to do it couldn't wait any longer
Being without a camera is terrible !!!
Thanks 4 all help guys !!!!

Apr 1, 2013 06:11:12 #

Grand Loc: Lebanon, Pa

I wish I knew u were selling a d90, Im looking for one.

Apr 1, 2013 06:53:26 #

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

Take a look at the "reach" the 7100 has...
There are 2 "Image Areas" - DX (24x16) and 1.3 (18x12). If I remember correctly, using the 1.3 with a 1.4x teleextender about double the mm of your lens. 'bout blew my mind when I used a 2x with my 80-400 at 400mm.

Apr 1, 2013 08:29:35 #

warrenvon Loc: Ellicott City, MD

I went from the D90 to the D7000 and never missed one thing from the 90. That being said, the D300 is very much in the same class as the D90 only more rugged with a better set of focus points.
The D7000 is half the price and twice the camera of the D300.
the D7100 is the upgraded D7000 and as such costs a lot more.
You are the only one who can make the buy decision based on your finances and imaging needs.
I would be hard pressed to buy the D7100 over the D7000 based on my photographic needs.

Apr 1, 2013 08:37:09 #

Rwi66gasman Loc: lincolnton N.C

Already pulled the trigger on the D7100
Should b here Tuesday
Thanks 4 all the help !!!!!

Apr 1, 2013 09:07:47 #

Wabbit Loc: Arizona Desert

warrenvon wrote:

I went from the D90 to the D7000 and never missed ... (show quote)

I disagree ..... the D300s is an excellent pro camera and I'd choose it over the D7000

Had a D80 (sold it), had a D90 (sold it), D5100 (gone, son took it), D7000 gone (other son made love to that one) I still have and regularly use my D70s

Some equipment may make it easier but

..... it's the photographer that makes the difference .....

..... I recently used a D300s, liked it very much, this will be my next camera ..... If you're shooting anything that moves and you can't afford $6,000 for a camera body the D300s should be your camera of choice ..... anybody that claims that a D7000 can keep up with the tracking of the D300s is just kiddin them self .....

Apr 1, 2013 10:25:05 #

Indrajeet Singh Loc: Goa, India

Rwi66gasman wrote:

Hello all I'm new here but I sold my D90
Yesterday and can't decide between a D7000
Or D300s I have good glass and shoot mostly outdoors
I know the 7000 has much better high ISO performance .
Do I really need it ? Any help would be appreciated
Thanks

Just got myself the D7100 to companion my D600, used a D7000 for over 2 years. Awesome camera, still have it in the family, my son is using it. The D7100 is very good, but I loved the D7000. It is all that most of us require and more.

Apr 1, 2013 11:39:21 #

tusketwedge Loc: Nova Scotia Canada

Rwi66gasman wrote:

Just pulled the trigger on d7100
Should b here Tuesday !!!!'

You wont regret your decision. I've been shooting d7000 since release and just got the d7100 and love it,especially in low light.

Apr 1, 2013 12:13:27 #

GaryS1964 Loc: Northern California

Scubie wrote:

I like Canon, because it seems to be more user friendly, however like I said, I have toooo many Nikon lenses....They were really smart in doing this....keeps you locked into Nikon

That's why I have a Canon. They get you locked in when you have a significant investment in lenses that work with their cameras.

Apr 1, 2013 12:20:02 #

Nikonman Loc: Harrogate. North Yorkshire. UK

I also have a D7000and D90 as back to minimize lens changing when outdoors

What happens ? I just use the D7000 as the functions are much better and more advanced :thumbup:

Apr 1, 2013 13:23:17 #

hyranger Loc: lichfield staffordshire uk

Go for the 7100....I am upgrading a D90 .....having read everything so far published on the web I cannot see a reason not to....good luck :D

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