7100 vs full frame: Hi again; trying to continue my education; I just bought a 7100 and have been told I should have bought a full frame body. Please tell me what a full frame is and...

trainguy Loc: Suttons Bay, MI

Hi again; trying to continue my education; I just bought a 7100 and have been told I should have bought a full frame body. Please tell me what a full frame is and why I should have bought one? If you need more info let me know and I'll try to answer

Thanks

Dave

Swamp Gator Loc: Coastal South Carolina

What kind of stuff do you shoot?
That's basically determines what sensor format camera you should buy.

http://www.slrlounge.com/school/cropped-sensor-vs-full-frame-sensor-tips-in-2/
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http://digital-photography-school.com/full-frame-sensor-vs-crop-sensor-which-is-right-for-you/

Or... type full frame vs. crop sensor cameras into google.

trainguy Loc: Suttons Bay, MI

That was quick; thanks; Wild life, birds etc; grandson playing Bball and later golf

Swamp Gator Loc: Coastal South Carolina

trainguy wrote:

That was quick; thanks; Wild life, birds etc; grandson playing Bball and later golf

Wildlife, sports, go with crop sensor.

trainguy Loc: Suttons Bay, MI

thanks; I'll watch these and learn; sounds like my 7100 is what I want

Dave

Swamp Gator Loc: Coastal South Carolina

trainguy wrote:

thanks; I'll watch these and learn; sounds like my 7100 is what I want

Dave

The 7100 is good camera I'm sure you will be happy with it.
The Canon 70D is roughly equivalent if you want to go Canon.
Even better is the Canon 7D or 7D MK II.

Feel free to check out my wildlife photography blog for many examples of photos taken with those cameras.

mdcoram Loc: Kansas City, Missouri

Hey Dave, Swamp Gator is spot on. The D7100 is a great camera for what you shoot. Full frame has some advantages such as they're generally better in low light but your crop sensor is perfect for wildlife and sports where you generally want to or need to be further away from the subject. Experiment and have fun with your new camera!

Michael

trainguy Loc: Suttons Bay, MI

I just watched the two links you sent me and now understand the differences. $ is obviously a factor and with the lenses I have my 7100 will be great for what I will be doing. All I need to do now is learn how to use it as it is a big step up from my 5000.

Thanks again

Dave

trainguy Loc: Suttons Bay, MI

These are a few shots I got this week at a scrimmage; I'm learning what this 7100 will do that the 5000 didn't or I didn't know how to do. I'm have a great time with this camera and only wish I had it earlier. Please feel free to comment. These were taken with a Nikon 70-200 2.8 1/500 ISO 2500.

Thanks
Dave

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

Full frames require a larger budget. Speaking as someone who has the same cameras that you have, don't be surprised if the D7100 is all the camera you will ever need.

I have no desire to keep up with the Joneses and will most likely purchase better lenses that another body. At this point the D7100 exceeds my capabilities by a huge margin so there will be no need to upgrade in the forseeable future. You can go broke buying toys for the camera you have, enjoy it!

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

trainguy wrote:

Hi again; trying to continue my education; I just bought a 7100 and have been told I should have bought a full frame body. Please tell me what a full frame is and why I should have bought one? If you need more info let me know and I'll try to answer

Thanks

Dave

I chose a D7100 over a full frame because of my lens collection, most of my lenses are for crop sensor cameras and would not use the all 36 mp of the D800 I was thinking about buying. I have no regrets and I am looking at getting another D7100 after the first of the year, due to the eminent demise of my last D300.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

trainguy wrote:

Hi again; trying to continue my education; I just bought a 7100 and have been told I should have bought a full frame body. Please tell me what a full frame is and why I should have bought one? If you need more info let me know and I'll try to answer

Thanks

Dave

"Should have" is not a term I like. It's far too easy to apply, and it carries too much weight. I should have bought Rolls Royce, rather than a Honda Fit, but I wanted a car that would get good mileage (like averaging 43+ MPG). People like to show their superiority by pointing out "mistakes" others have made.

The D7100 is an excellent camera. If you ever feel the need for a full frame, consider the D750.

Photosmoke

Hey T.G. I have both DX & FX love them both. I have acquired my D7100 most recently & have been using it more than my FX both have advantages but would not give up either one I have a lot of photo's shot with both on flickr , link below if you care to take a look.

Phil

Jimbo8

There will always be "experts" with suggestions. It will never end, so it's best just to ignore them.

I had the D7000 and now have a D600. There is no noticeable difference in picture quality, except in low light (and that's minor). Given the extra expense and weight of the lenses required, I might have kept the D7000 if I had it to do over again.

The D7100 is awesome. The lenses are lighter and cheaper then full frame. And you can take amazing pictures for years to come. Have fun.

photo8greg Loc: Maryland

Full frame will not make you a better photographer and that's why we do this but if you like new stuff that's great.trust me I have been doing this for 30 years plus.