Camera model 'family trees'

[Slipperman]

i mean 'family' in the sense of which newer models belong in the same group as and replace older models. eg: is the D3 in the same family as and got replaced by the D300 or in the same family as and got replaced by the D4? and in turn was the D300 replaced by the D3000? did the 5200 replace the 5100?, etc i guess i'm trying to figure out how the numbering system works since it seems quite confusing. i only ask because i would like to know what would be the most logical upgrade (or next in line) to my 5100.

 

[Don Kuykendall_RIP]

D5000>>D5100>>D5200

But I don't think most people go that direction. From the D5100 most people want more than the D5200 offers. they tend to go up to the next level with the D7000 or D7100. That is the next logical step.

 

[Roy1961]

I think money will dictate my next upgrade, at this point in time the D3 & D4 are OUT.

 

[pedroj]

I think money will dictate my next upgrade, at this point in time the D3 & D4 are OUT.

D4 + 400mm F2.8...I haven't won the lottery yet...[Bugger]

 

[Eduard]

I believe that this is what you are looking for regarding the Nikon model progression and relationship.

 

[Slipperman]

one more thing.. are all Nikkor or Nikon compatible lenses interchangable between cameras? that is will i be able to use the lenses i bought for my 5100 on a 7100?

 

[fotojack]

One more thing.. are all Nikkor or Nikon compatible lenses interchangeable between cameras? That is, will I be able to use the lenses I bought for my 5100 on a 7100?

Anything you use on your D5100 you can use on your D7100.

 

[Eduard]

For a detailed explanation of lens types and compatibility, Thom Hogan has an excellent primer.

 

[Don Kuykendall_RIP]

And here is an interesting site about all things Nikon

A Pictorial History of Nikon Cameras