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<blockquote data-quote="john*thomas" data-source="post: 214889" data-attributes="member: 16937">I was able to buy my 5100 with a 18-55 lens refurbished for $400. If I had to do it all over again I would likely do the same because I'm a bit of a tightwad. LOL (I have since bought a lightly used 55-200)&nbsp;&nbsp;That said, from using my 5100 and reading those suggesting the 7100, I can see if the money part isn't a problem, your wife likely would like the 7100 better. Now if it's all you've used it's all you know but when I was reading up before purchasing I did read where the 5100 was a little weak in low light. Sounds like the 7100 is better there and I can say that the 5100 could be better.&nbsp;&nbsp;The two memory slots is something I would like to have as well as the wifi. I myself wouldn't upgrade for the zoom motor as I shoot in manual mode as often as automatic anyway. But, if I was looking for a camera for my wife, I would look to the better working automatic features. &nbsp;Right now I could still sell my 5100 on eBay for $400 so that is a major positive.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="john*thomas, post: 214889, member: 16937"] I was able to buy my 5100 with a 18-55 lens refurbished for $400. If I had to do it all over again I would likely do the same because I'm a bit of a tightwad. LOL (I have since bought a lightly used 55-200) That said, from using my 5100 and reading those suggesting the 7100, I can see if the money part isn't a problem, your wife likely would like the 7100 better. Now if it's all you've used it's all you know but when I was reading up before purchasing I did read where the 5100 was a little weak in low light. Sounds like the 7100 is better there and I can say that the 5100 could be better. The two memory slots is something I would like to have as well as the wifi. I myself wouldn't upgrade for the zoom motor as I shoot in manual mode as often as automatic anyway. But, if I was looking for a camera for my wife, I would look to the better working automatic features. Right now I could still sell my 5100 on eBay for $400 so that is a major positive. [/QUOTE]

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