Nikon D7000 versus D7100 (Page 3): Hi jerryc41, I have plenty of in-process photos of violin making. They are in separate folders. There is a way to create a link so that all you would...

FiddleMaker Loc: Merrimac, MA

Hi jerryc41, I have plenty of in-process photos of violin making. They are in separate folders. There is a way to create a link so that all you would have to do is click on this link and all the photos in that folder (album) would be visible. But I don't have a clue as to how it is done. Some friends use Picasa and Google but their instructions were horrible.

So currently, I simply attach .JPGs to an e-mail. But I can attach only 3 or 4 at a time due to file size restrictions.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

FiddleMaker wrote:

Hi jerryc41, I have plenty of in-process photos of violin making. They are in separate folders. There is a way to create a link so that all you would have to do is click on this link and all the photos in that folder (album) would be visible. But I don't have a clue as to how it is done. Some friends use Picasa and Google but their instructions were horrible.

So currently, I simply attach .JPGs to an e-mail. But I can attach only 3 or 4 at a time due to file size restrictions.

I know what you mean. That Picasa/Google+ thing can be frustrating.

Fishnwish

Please share a violin photo, sounds cool!

I'm not excited about a D7200, I suspect they would only add wifi and the new number 4 expeed image processor and neither or both of which sound like the would justify a presumable $1300 price tag. But now I'm thinking about it and I'm insanely curious!!! Dang-it!!! :-P

7100addict Loc: Vero Beach, Florida

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

I have a D7000, and after 2 years, have only used about 50% of its capabilities. I dont' think you can justify the move because the D7100 feature set is not that different.

This is spoken from a person that has not done it. I kept my D-7000, and bought a D-7100 as well. It's the best thing I've ever done. The D-7100 is a very different and substantially improved camera over the D-7000. But don't get me wrong, I am NOT criticizing the D-7000 whatsoever. It is a great camera in it's own right. But the D-7100 has more than helped me take my photography to the next level, and I have been 100% happy with my decision. Having a backup camera that is of the caliber of a D-7000 is never a bad idea. If your budget will allow it, of course.

elwynn Loc: Near Atlanta, GA

Well, I am 86 and I predict you will replace your D7000 one of these days.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

elwynn wrote:

Well, I am 86 and I predict you will replace your D7000 one of these days.

Age is irrelevant. I was born in 1944, and as far as I'm concerned, I'm 37.

7100addict Loc: Vero Beach, Florida

jerryc41 wrote:

Age is irrelevant. I was born in 1944, and as far as I'm concerned, I'm 37.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Well said, Jerry!!! I'm 57 going on 25.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

7100addict wrote:

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Well said, Jerry!!! I'm 57 going on 25.

Good for you. You have to act immature occasionally to keep the illusion going. I sometimes make very bad decisions - like spending more than I can afford for camera equipment. :D

skiman Loc: Ventura, CA

FiddleMaker wrote:

I presently own a Nikon D7000 (purchased in April 2010) and have been toying with the idea of selling or trading it and "upgrading" to the D7100. Not sure if this is a wise move.
My D7000 is in mint condition as it has "very little mileage" on it. With a D7100 I can keep my existing 3 lenses.

If you use the camera very little, what can't the 7000 do for you that you think you need to upgrade.

Raz Theo Loc: Music City

cfhousler wrote:

I havebeen using my D7000 forabout 2 yrs, am very pleasedwith it in acomparison with my former D90. I was very upset with sveral out of focus shots untiol Doc told my eyes are weak and need to get specs. also at 82 yrs old i cant hold the camera as steady as once ago. however, i have used may cameras over the yrs ans the D7000 is the best and at my age it is the last. If you really learn how to use all the features you will get great shots.

cfhousler, thanks for your comments. I too have been contemplating an upgrade from my D7000 to the 7100. I vacillate between "I need it, gotta have it!" and "Who you kidding?" In reality, the 7000 is more than I need. You've helped rational thinking re-emerge. At my age, I ought to know better.

RKL349 Loc: Connecticut

jerryc41 wrote:

Age is irrelevant. I was born in 1944, and as far as I'm concerned, I'm 37.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

TKT Loc: New Mexico

I have both - the 7000 for newspaper reportage and the 7100 for landscape. The reason is each venue requires quite different camera settings. The 7100 has several features I really like over the 7000 - lockable modes (A,M,S,P, etc) that don't get inadvertently changed in the middle of a shoot, bigger brighter LCD screen,and no AA filter for increased sharpness of images. These are the big 3 in my book. Another thing I like is that most all the controls are in the same place on both cameras which makes switching between the two easier especially wen using the user preferred setting on each (U1, U2).

My 2 cents worth.

TK

shutterbob Loc: Tucson

Had a 7000 and added a 7100 to it. Most of the time your images aren't going to show any difference between the two. But there are a few times when the added mpx are worth it. There are a few features on the 7100 that I like, including the 'lock' for settings. Always seemed to be changing on me when I was out hiking with the 7000. For me, it was worth getting the 7100. I eventually sold the 7000 and got a 610.....you know, that stepping stone thing. You're the only one that can determine if it is a worthwhile step up, but the 7100 is enough of an upgrade from the 7000 that it was worth it for me. It is a great camera and I can't imagine that a 7200 would be that much different. If you have the cash, and want an upgrade, do it now. Life's too short to keep waiting for what might be on the horizon.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

shutterbob wrote:

Life's too short to keep waiting for what might be on the horizon.

:thumbup:

amehta Loc: Boston

Raz Theo wrote:

cfhousler, thanks for your comments. I too have been contemplating an upgrade from my D7000 to the 7100. I vacillate between "I need it, gotta have it!" and "Who you kidding?" In reality, the 7000 is more than I need. You've helped rational thinking re-emerge. At my age, I ought to know better.

In general, a "1-level" newer camera is rarely "worth it". The levels are either updates (D5100 --> D5200) or upgrades (D5100 --> D7000). A 2-level change is sometimes worth it, but not always (D5100 --> D5300 or D5100 --> D7100).

The biggest determinant is whether the camera is limiting you? Are there pictures you want to take which the camera can't produce, but you believe the better camera can? The second biggest factor is if the better camera has features which will reinvigorate your photographic creativity. I think a 1-level upgrade will rarely help in either of these cases.