Nikon d7100, Worth the upgrade? Just wondering what people think of the Nikon d7100, I have read reviews and I am unsure about it. I have been using Nikon d3100 for a couple of years...

graphicny Loc: Central New York

Just wondering what people think of the Nikon d7100, I have read reviews and I am unsure about it. I have been using Nikon d3100 for a couple of years, it is a great camera to cut your teeth on.

I have a chance to upgrade this year, and I am not sure if this is the right direction, or wait and shoot for a full frame model. Any suggestions? I am only able to go up to $2,000 right not, if not in that range I will need to save a bit more.

Thanks for any tips or suggestions.

winterrose Loc: Kyneton, Victoria, Australia

graphicny wrote:

Just wondering what people think of the Nikon d7100, I have read reviews and I am unsure about it. I have been using Nikon d3100 for a couple of years, it is a great camera to cut your teeth on.

I have a chance to upgrade this year, and I am not sure if this is the right direction, or wait and shoot for a full frame model. Any suggestions? I am only able to go up to $2,000 right not, if not in that range I will need to save a bit more.

Thanks for any tips or suggestions.

What lenses do you have now? Need to know in order to advise. Cheers. Rob.

Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

winterrose wrote:

What lenses do you have now? Need to know in order to advise. Cheers. Rob.

Agree and knowing what do you like to photograph might also be helpful. ;)

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

The D7100 is big upgrade in every way possible over the D3100, not that the D3100 is a bad camera either. No matter what you like to photograph, you'll be happy with the D7100. If you already read reviews about it, why would be unsure?

Photog8 Loc: Morriston, FL

I'm curious also. Since we're talking about upgrading to a full size sensor...are the lenses for my D5100 usable on a full framer? Or vice-versa?

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Photog8 wrote:

I'm curious also. Since we're talking about upgrading to a full size sensor...are the lenses for my D5100 usable on a full framer? Or vice-versa?

D7100 is not FF.

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Photog8 wrote:

I'm curious also. Since we're talking about upgrading to a full size sensor...are the lenses for my D5100 usable on a full framer? Or vice-versa?

I don't think the D7100 full framer.

Drala2k Loc: Vermont

I have just started in the digital photo with a D7100. Novice here so experience and knowledge is limited.

So far I have been very pleased with the camera. It is not a full frame and is a crop sensor. Here is an explanation: http://digital-photography-school.com/full-frame-sensor-vs-crop-sensor-which-is-right-for-you. My understanding is you will be able to use the D lenses on full frame if that model will take them, they image is then crop down to fit the crop format and is not full frame. But it will be usable.

I currently have an 18-200 VR II as my walk about which is a D lens and is for crop sensors. You will be able to use the D lenses on full frame if that model will take them, they image is then crop down to fit crop and is not full frame. I also have a full frame Might 50 from B&H which is a full frame lens and works like a champ on my D7100.

With the the D7100 you will have a camera to grow with. I am really growing to appreciate having controls that can be controlled at my finger tips and not have to use the menu.

My recommendation is to decide if you need full frame or as a beginner to advance photographer the crop will fit your needs. Also you can find great deals on the D7000 which is the older model and is a great camera. Just start reading reviews and do comparison on the net to get started. Here is one that helped me decide: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-d7100. Also if you are a member of Costco they have a great deal on the D7100 now which is what I picked up: http://www.costco.com/Nikon-D7100-DSLR-Camera-with-18-200mm-VRII-Lens-Bundle.product.100042262.html?catalogId=10701&keyword=d7100&langId=-1&storeId=10301.

Good luck

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Drala2k wrote:

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That's a great deal at Costco with the rebate.

Wall-E Loc: Phoenix, AZ

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

That's a great deal at Costco with the rebate.

Nikon factory refurbs are selling for $950.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Wall-E wrote:

Nikon factory refurbs are selling for $950.

Even better deal! I really don't want the zoom lens, anyway.

graphicny Loc: Central New York

Mostly into garden photography, and macro shots. I know 7100 is not a full frame.

I have read mixed reviews on the 7100, some said there is an oil issue on the sensors. There has also been some raves on the camera as well. Just checking before I plunk down that kind of money.

Here are the lens I have now.
Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S
Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S
Nikon 85mm f/3.5 AF-S
Nikon18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S

Here is the link to some of my photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/graphicny/

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

graphicny wrote:

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I've been using my D7100 since it first came out and have not had any dirt on the sensor for far. I tend not to change lenses often.

Having had the D70, D300 and D7000 I think the D7100 is way better than any of them.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

joer wrote:

I've been using my D7100 since it first came out and have not had any dirt on the sensor for far. I tend not to change lenses often.

Having had the D70, D300 and D7000 I think the D7100 is way better than any of them.

I'm sure the D7100 is a fine camera-- I just don't care for it compared to my D300. I may, in fact get it. I do like the removal of the AA filter

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

Ihave both the D7100 & a D300... I like the layout better on the D300, but the D7100 for it's IQ, resolution & low light performance...