New Camera Purchase dilemma : What trade off do I make

[Bourbon Neat]

One difference in the 5*** and 7*** is lens fine tune. My opinion is like this, the "more or better" in the body purchased now, the longer duration before the next upgrade. From the 7000 to 7200 is considerable in several aspects.

 

[JayD]

Hey Guys, I have finally decided. I am going the D7100 way.


I am impressed with the ISO 1600 shots from the D7100. I think I got carried away with these scores and reviews about cameras in the internet. The pictures from the D7100 really impressed me and I dont care what DxO says, or what scores it puts out. Neither the sensor brand matters to me. But yes, the D7100 will be bigger & heavier than what I bargained for.


Thanks for helping me change my mind.

 

[Blacktop]

Hey Guys, I have finally decided. I am going the D7100 way.


I am impressed with the ISO 1600 shots from the D7100. I think I got carried away with these scores and reviews about cameras in the internet. The pictures from the D7100 really impressed me and I dont care what DxO says, or what scores it puts out. Neither the sensor brand matters to me. But yes, the D7100 will be bigger & heavier than what I bargained for.


Thanks for helping me change my mind.

It's really not that heavy. It's lighter than the D300.

 

[mikew_RIP]

Hey Guys, I have finally decided. I am going the D7100 way.


I am impressed with the ISO 1600 shots from the D7100. I think I got carried away with these scores and reviews about cameras in the internet. The pictures from the D7100 really impressed me and I dont care what DxO says, or what scores it puts out. Neither the sensor brand matters to me. But yes, the D7100 will be bigger & heavier than what I bargained for.


Thanks for helping me change my mind.

Good choice,

 

[Blacktop]

Hey Guys, I have finally decided. I am going the D7100 way.


I am impressed with the ISO 1600 shots from the D7100. I think I got carried away with these scores and reviews about cameras in the internet. The pictures from the D7100 really impressed me and I dont care what DxO says, or what scores it puts out. Neither the sensor brand matters to me. But yes, the D7100 will be bigger & heavier than what I bargained for.


Thanks for helping me change my mind.

Here is an NEF file at 1600 ISO with some shadows and light. I think you made a good choice if you are staying with DX.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/a1qjwesi0q9zm5v/_DSC2715.NEF?dl=0

And just for shts and giggles, here is a ISO 6400 shot from the D750 in case you're thinking that route in the future.


https://www.dropbox.com/s/7ya792l8ay3teea/_DSC1930.NEF?dl=0

 

[Lawrence]

Way to go JayD - congrats!

 

[coolbus18]

Congrats on the 7100!!!! Enjoy, Enjoy!!

 

[john*thomas]

Most people tend to say "maybe I should have......." after making a purchase. I can honestly say that I never have with my D7100 purchase.

 

[jay_dean]

and I dont care what DxO says, or what scores it puts out.

Good. Too many live or die by what they say

 

[JayD]

What a day. I went to the dealer to purchase the D7100 an returned buying nothing. And the reason for that being I had a change of mind and would now like to have the D7200 at US$142 more.
But before I make this final dive, I want to know what am I going to get for the $142 in real terms.

 

[Bourbon Neat]

I cannot give you anymore information than you have already read (I am assuming). I say, either one is a rock solid choice and I am very pleased with the D7200. I also assume that you have viewed this thread. http://nikonites.com/d7200/30759-post-your-d7200-photos.html

 

[john*thomas]

What a day. I went to the dealer to purchase the D7100 an returned buying nothing. And the reason for that being I had a change of mind and would now like to have the D7200 at US$142 more.
But before I make this final dive, I want to know what am I going to get for the $142 in real terms.

If you can afford it, do it. The two biggest from what little I've read. (I'm perfectly happy with my D7100 so I've not read that much) is a better buffer. (you can take shots one right after another better) and better low light capabilities. The better processor should also help speed up auto focus. (not that I have any complaints).

I'd say that alone would be worth $142. As I note, I am very happy with my D7100 and I'm not going to upgrade BUT if I was buying today and I could afford the extra $142, I most certainly would.

 

[nikonpup]

https://photographylife.com/nikon-d7200-vs-d7100
YOU MENTIONED BUDGET: A REFURBISHED D7100 AND REFURBISHED 18-140MM LENS WILL COST LESS THAT A D7200 BODY REFURBISHED, (NIKON USA PRICES) WHICH CAN BE BEATEN BY OTHER NIKON DEALERS. USUALLY YOU CAN ALSO PURCHASE A WARRANTY FOR UP TO 3 YEARS.

 

[cbay]

What a day. I went to the dealer to purchase the D7100 an returned buying nothing. And the reason for that being I had a change of mind and would now like to have the D7200 at US$142 more.
But before I make this final dive, I want to know what am I going to get for the $142 in real terms.

I don't blame you there. For 142 bucks you get the newest model which is basically a refined D7100. It is pretty widely accepted that you'll get a better buffer and a slight improvement in autofocus among other things such as a different sensor with a slight improvement in iso performance. 60 fps (at 1.3 dx) video as well.

 

[Horoscope Fish]

What a day. I went to the dealer to purchase the D7100 an returned buying nothing. And the reason for that being I had a change of mind and would now like to have the D7200 at US$142 more.
But before I make this final dive, I want to know what am I going to get for the $142 in real terms.

Well, the primary differences, IMO, are the upgraded processor in the D7200 which uses the Expeed 4, vs Expeed 3 used in the D7100. The D7200 also uses the Multi-CAM 3500 II auto-focus module much like it's big brother the D800, while the D7100 uses the Multi-CAM 3500 DX. This provides you with, I believe, 15 cross-type focus points (on the D7200) which are crucial for low-light auto-focus. The buffer issue of the D7100 has apparently been corrected on the D7200 and it has on-board WiFi.
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[JayD]

Is the D7200 fully supported by Photoshop ?

I was reading through some of the posts in the internet regarding the compatibility of older Nikon lenses with the D7100/D7200. However, when I checked the prices (New) of the lenses which I might want, basically lenses with a wide constant aperture like the 70-200mm 2.8, I find that they are equally costly unlike the AFS 35 1.8 or even the 55-300mm. Again, I find that some of these & 3rd party lenses dont have a VR. Are there any good cheap lenses that I might use with the motorised body of the D7100/7200 ?

 

[Horoscope Fish]

Is the D7200 fully supported by Photoshop ?

I assume you're asking if the RAW files generated by the D7200 are supported in Adobe Camera RAW and the answer is, yes; they are.

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I was reading through some of the posts in the internet regarding the compatibility of older Nikon lenses with the D7100/D7200. However, when I checked the prices (New) of the lenses which I might want, basically lenses with a wide constant aperture like the 70-200mm 2.8, I find that they are equally costly unlike the AFS 35 1.8 or even the 55-300mm. Again, I find that some of these & 3rd party lenses dont have a VR. Are there any good cheap lenses that I might use with the motorised body of the D7100/7200 ?

Good glass is not cheap. Good, fast, constant aperture (e.g. f/2.8) glass is expensive, it's only a matter of *how* expensive. DX glass is bad, FX glass is an order of magnitude worse. Of course what we mean, exactly, by "good" and "expensive" is an entire conversation unto itself. Nikon makes some excellent primes, like the 35mm f/1.8G that are very, very good and is a near steal at $200; the 85mm f/1.8G is a steal as well at around $500 but zooms are a whole 'nother matter and there are several third-party lenses that equal, or exceed, their Nikon counterparts at a fraction of the price of the Nikon branded.

Two of my favorite lenses for my D7100 are/were the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM and the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO which, sadly, has been discontinued. That's the only lens sale I look back on with a twinge of regret.
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[JayD]

I found this interesting compaision of stacked black frames of various Nikon DX various cameras for Fixed Pattern Noise from a different site. You can try guessing which picture corresponds to which.
http://2.static.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~forums/55507150/8bddec81ff7946c69842058424c2cff8

 

[gav329]

Hi can I offer something here? I was looking at D5200, 5300 and 5500 recently. The D5500 is quite cheap feeling in comparison to the older two. The dials on the top felt flimsy and spun around, the 5200 and 5300 felt nice with that quality Nikon click at each stage, it put me off the 5500 instantly. d5300 really nice. I'm sure the D7100 etc be good too you know what you're doing so it wouldn't phase you.

I never got to grips with the DSLR I couldn't understand my D200 and I've just sold it, it was also big and too bulky so think I'm going to Fuji.

Best wishes and lovely photos on your flikr account!


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[Bill16]

Though I'm much more into FX, I did get a D7100 from a buddy and my Nikkor af-d lenses work fine on my D7100 and are much cheaper than af-s Nikkor lenses but still great well made lenses!
Nearly all my lenses are af-d Nikkor lenses, and they work well even on my D800E! Now Nikkor af-s lenses are better glass with a slightly lower quality build though lighter, but at a much higher cost for the most desirable ones!
Anyway I learned you don't need the best glass to get some pretty great shots! Though others can show you better shots with the same glass, here is an example of Nikkor af-d quality!