Nikon d7100, Worth the upgrade? (Page 3): Take a look at the images I just posted right before you did for some samples taken with the D7100... The woodpecker is a substantial crop &...

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

Take a look at the images I just posted right before you did for some samples taken with the D7100... The woodpecker is a substantial crop & it doesn't suffer in the resolution much at all... My main preference for the D300 is in the way the controls are laid out & the general feel of the camera. IQ isn't up to the D7100 & I wouldn't expect it to be considering the age of the D300... The D300s only has a few minor upgrades over the D300... If I didn't already have the D300, I might have opted for a used D300s due to cost. I use both cameras though. I normally keep a macro lens & ring/point light on the D300

IanD wrote:

While looking and trying to decide on which of the... (show quote)

balexander101 Loc: Occoquan VA

Get it, you won't regret it !!

viscountdriver Loc: East Kent UK

Why not get the D7000.Pretty much as good as the D7100 and a lot cheaper now.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Screamin Scott wrote:

Take a look at the images I just posted right befo... (show quote)

Scott: I know your stuff from the macro forum-- so I'm curious why you would opt to use the D300 as your macro setup. I would think with the higher IQ, you would go to the D7100.
Like you, I prefer the layout and the feel of the D300. It's not just familiarity: I went in to buy either a D90 or a D300. Just picking them both up, I was swayed enough to pop for the extra $s for the D300. I don't own a D7100-- but I have looked at them. Still not crazy about the layout/feel-- but I'll probably opt for one as I don't expect Nikon to ever release the D400. If they eliminated the AA filter (like the D7100) and released a D400 (based on the design of the D300) with 24 megapixels, I'd buy that camera tomorrow.

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

I have used the D7100 for macro shots, but just feel more comfortable doing them with the D300. Plus if the wife ever has to use the camera, (seldom), the D7100 is more attuned to casual users than the D300 is (in other words-auto modes)

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

Scott: I know your stuff from the macro forum-- s... (show quote)

smartet

I love my D7100.
I also have the D7000 which I carry as my second camera. The D 7000 is refurbished and had been a work horse until I got the D7100. Do not be afraid to buy refurbished. I got mine form B & H.
The D7100 is so sharp, there is no need for post sharpening. It is lightening fast. I photograph Wild horses. Also have photographed Stock Cars racing...no problems with catching anything in the frame.
My 70-200 f2.8 VR11 is the main lens I shoot with.
But the camera.....you will be happy. The deal at Costco is also a fantastic deal!
The attached picture was taken with the D71000 and the 70-200 f2.8 lens.

Wild Mare.

IanD Loc: Northern Ireland

Screamin Scott wrote:

Here are a few sample images of mine taken with that camera...Great resolution & dynamic range...BTW, the woodpecker shot is a pretty substantial crop image...

Very nice indeed and as you say with great resolution and DR. I don`t think anyone could complain much about that quality. I`m pretty sure I will come down on the side of the D7100 unless I come across a very low count D300s at a great price. Thanks for your help and for posting those images.
Ian

Drala2k Loc: Vermont

graphicny wrote:

Mostly into garden photography, and macro shots. I... (show quote)

I have had my D7100 and tend to change lenses and I also have not seen any oil or dust on the mirror yet.

I like the controls so far, still learning as I am a rank beginner. Only quibble I would give it is that after handling my brother's in laws D200 it feels a little small in my hands. However, I do like the weight, it feels substantial in my hands. One of the selling points is the weather seal, I am in changeable wet and snowy Vermont.

smartet

That should have said Buy the camera.....Laugh out loud!

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

smartet wrote:

I love my D7100. br I also have the D7000 which I... (show quote)

Although I've seen reviews that suggest that there's no appreciable difference, one of the reasons the D7100 MAY require less sharpening is the elimination of the AA filter. Just a thought.... (The D7000 does have the AA filter.)

tk Loc: Iowa

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.

DO IT! I've gone from the 3100 to the 5100 and just got the 7000. Could not be happier. I ordered it then went on YouTube to learn how to use it. Well worth the time to learn some changes before it arrived. It is an adjustment but I love the camera.

I always buy used or refurbished and I sold my 5100 to a friend. The difference was $200. Can't beat that.

tusketwedge Loc: Nova Scotia Canada

graphicny wrote:

Mostly into garden photography, and macro shots. I... (show quote)

John Singh Loc: Atlanta, Ga.

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.

Here is a shot with Nikon D7100

CHuckle's Loc: Lockhart, Texas

I upgraded from a D50 to the D7100. I did have a service issue when I first purchased, however it has long since been taken care of. These images were all taken on full auto and with my orignal kit lens, 18-55VR from my D50. All I did in PP, was crop and slightly sharpened. These images were just taken last week on a cruise. AND YES, IT WAS A WONDERFUL CRUISE!

water ripples at Cozumel

native dancer at Cozumel

light tower on Carnival Triumph

view from top deck

sunrise from the Lido Deck

graphicny Loc: Central New York

I want to thank everyone who has posted, I have been busy at work and have not had much free time to check posts.

After just giving them a quick read, and looking at all the great photography, I am really thinking that I might be buying one soon. I saw it bundled with 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX NIKKOR Zoom Lens or the 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR ED Nikkor Lens. Ether look to be handy for the type of photos I like to take.

People have brought up some great points, and I need to look a bit more, so I understand them. Tend to chew things for a while here. I have enjoyed learning to use the d3100, the control I am able to have, has been great.

I have just started to play with a white balance lens cap, I have to say it has helped me to get a little better color accuracy in the garden. Some flowers and colors do not want to come true from flower to screen or print.