Hi Jack68,
I own a D7100 and clean it as necessary without issue. The sensor has a glass coating. Stick to standard blowers, swabs, solutions- no gimmicky electronic whirling electrostatic LED laser guided sensor Roombas... They are junk with a reputation of being expensive junk that causes damage.
I use Copper Hill products, and even if you decide to use a other product, their tutorial video is very good.
If the concept of cleaning your own totally creeps you out, please only deal with your manufacturer or a camera store that has been in business for more than ten years AND is well liked.
GOOD LUCK!

Hi Darkhorse,
I own a D7100 and I have found that AF while in Live-view is always soft. Multipoint focussing through the viewfinder is occasionally soft... However, I have never had an issue with single point focussing through the viewfinder.

Good Luck!

Post processing may be a necessary part of photography but it is a separate process and requires it's own different skillset.
Proof of this is....
Have you ever seen a good photo ruined by bad post processing?
I have.
Secondly- for all that state, "I don't do any post processing"
Thow doeth protest too much!
Whether film or digital a decision is made to determine the degree of exposure or sharpening and thus this is post processing on some level.

Honestly, no disrespect, and to each his own. I don't care for those images. The blacks all look crunchy and the mid-tone grays look like a long exposure waterfalls void of details. The dynamic range of contrast was exaggerated too far beyond what was there when the picture was taken.
Again, no disrespect, that is just my personal taste and I am very aware of a large audience that would be very appreciative of them. Composition is awesome!
Kind regards,

When doing a group pose make sure you stack the group meaningfully.
Matriarchs and patriarch can be seated in front in chairs with the smallest children seated on the ground or standing aside those chairs. That will help keep those who are most likely to get tired and cranky from doing so.
There MAY be one person that will P and moan about having to have their pic taken. Call them out early!! Show them you are in charge by asking their name aloud and using their name while telling them "we know you don't want to be here but this is a group effort!" Or if a child is acting out but not being addressed, get their name and ask "where are Johnny's parents?"
Go to the site the day before. Scout where the sun will be and look for a moderate incline in the landscape. You can use the incline to your advantage so as not to be over dependent on sorting people from basketball players to midgets. Since sunrise will be tough to pull off- maybe preplan to shoot at the warm light of sunset. Lastly... Sometimes beach shots can be near marshy areas, if it is too buggy and everybody is swatting at bugs- move the shot indoors.
Just a few hints,
Good luck,
You will be awesome!

9 focal points coupled with Autofocus-A on a moving animal will flutter and jump with any lens. By design the camera will always be hunting...
Were you using Autofocus-A?

I have Photomatix and prefer to use Photoshop's HDR Pro as an export out of Lightroom. The reason I like it is that it doesn't look all cartoony and fake like a Transformers' movie poster. Every product out there does an excellent job, but here's the catch... They render a very different and specific look. Before you make a purchase please visit the website of Trey Ratcliff. He is recognized in the Smithsonian as "the godfather of HDR photography"
Here is a link to his site...
http://www.stuckincustoms.com/trey-ratcliff/
Here is a link to his portfolio...
http://stuckincustoms.smugmug.com
Best of luck to you in choosing a product!

Just a clarification,
I own DSLR's, three brands, mirror-less and with mirror... love them all. The DSLR will not go away. It is my opinion that it will change. Mirror or not, it is still a DSLR. The ability to change lenses to meet specific needs or desires mandate this functionality must exist. Our beloved industry is changing at the hands of two giants that have neglected their customers.
DP Review
Tech Radar
PC Mag
All are great resources but their reporting on new photography technology has focused on benefits of mirror-less and higher ISO capabilities.
What? No articles on new mirror hinges or how to keep them dripping with oil??

DSLR's with a mirror are indeed on their way out.
The evidence: Ten years ago Canon and Nikon held 80-90% of the market and today both companies have more competitors than model numbers. Their competition released mirror-less technology while these two companies fought over box store sales and held a war to see who could insert the highest quantity of bad pixels. They each threw in a few really embarrassing quality issues and intentionally overpriced their "professional" line of products out of reach for the middle class which was the bulk of their sales. Can you imagine the arrogance?... They each adopted a business model of giving away their professional equipment to their ambassadors but asked $5-7K for a body from middle class America and Europe??? Then their component suppliers Fuji, Sony, Tamron, Sigma and others seen the opportunity and swooped in. Add to that many others who built smaller lightweight DSLR's without mirrors that focused on doing one thing well and cell phones that devastated the point & shoot market and here we are today. The image quality of their $3-7K bodies is horrible- they refuse to show side-by-side photo comparison of those professional bodies versus their consumer grade products. The images are better but they are clearly not $2-6K better. Canon and Nikon are both doing the Kodak dance and mirrored DSLR's are flapping right out of the history books. SLR technology is here to stay but how it's executed is progressing rapidly by consumer driven demand. The camera industry for the next ten years will be comprised of cell phones, bridge cameras, and mirror-less ultra high resolution DSLR's that exude near night vision capabilities.

Hi Brandmic,
Please note that sensor spots are far more visible at high apertures, f12 and >....

I own a D7100 and I'm very comfortable cleaning my own sensor for any of my cameras. The first time I noticed spots in images from my D7100 I headed straight for my cleaning swabs and equipment. Gave the camera a good blowing out and proceeded to clean. When I examined my sensor after that cleaning, I noticed that about 25% of the spots remained AND... Changed shape. They smudged and left a trail or streak behind them from where they were originally. This is not dust, it is oil. It's common for some brand new cameras to spit out some oil in the first few months of ownership. This isn't the same issue as the ill-fated D600 enjoyed.

Send it out for a good professional cleaning.
Good luck!

Mogul,
Thanks for the good advice!!

Mogul,
Thanks!
I ordered two of the T1...
I didn't know what they were until I watched the videos.
I bought two of those, thanks for the recommendation!

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

Please help me by identifying possible products.
I use a Black-Rapid strap to carry my camera as I hike through the woods in search of wildlife, flowers, and waterfalls. Some shots of which benefit from being shot from my Manfroto tripod. However, this means that I have unscrew my Black-rapid strap, dig out my plate, and screw it on.
This is a time killer and I don't like to hike with my camera mounted on my tripod and over the she shoulder routine.
Once... I seen a quick plate that simultaneously accepts the Black-Rapid strap which negates any changeover requirements. (Didn't consider writing down the mfgr's name at the time)
Can anybody help identify this product for me?
Thank You for your time!!

Good Job Malarz!
Our craft gets a bad rap from members who can't handle questions and go off on some freedom speech to a person who is simply doing their job.
Phrases like, "I'm a tax payer and I put food on your table and have a right to be here"... Cause problems for all photographers.
Phrases like, "let me show you what I do, if you folks ever need anything from a photography standpoint I'd like to help"... Has gained me access to restricted areas and produced tips like where to go to be guaranteed shots of bald eagles.
It's all honey and vinegar!
Thank you for promoting our craft and not tearing it down.