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<blockquote data-quote="RockyNH_RIP" data-source="post: 157785" data-attributes="member: 10784">WOW!!!&nbsp; &nbsp; Thats the best way to start...&nbsp;&nbsp; It was late when I got the battery charged so I just snapped a few indoor pics as I tried to learn to operate &quot;The Beast&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; (and I say that in a good way)&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />It may not be a big jump form say a D7000, but from a D5100, it is quite huge...&nbsp;&nbsp; Loads of buttons...&nbsp;&nbsp; many can have more than 1 function...&nbsp;&nbsp; Overwhelming at first because I am so use to the menu driven D5100 (and the info screen lets me change ALL that I want).&nbsp;&nbsp; I am sure as I read, learn and use, those buttons will become 2nd nature.You will be able to totally customize the camera to your shooting style and you can also save 2 setups.&nbsp; Once I learn what settings I like, I will surely adapt well and enjoy that feature.I cannot yet speak to image quality yet....&nbsp;&nbsp; but the feel of the camera in my hands is very solid.&nbsp; I was suprised, expecting it to feel heavier, but it is not.&nbsp;&nbsp; Solid Yes!!The manual??&nbsp;&nbsp; My wife commented that she did not see a manual like that with my 5100.&nbsp;&nbsp; No, it was 92 pages and the Manual&nbsp; for the D7100 is 384!!&nbsp; A lot of my learning curve will be a result of so different than the 5100 (except menu is similar, just more) and so many more features.I do find the little locks on the mode and shooting wheels a minor nuisance...&nbsp;&nbsp; Reality is though, I will surely get used to them (awkward for my big fingers until I learn the technique) and I do not really change them that often...I like the dual card slots and how you can program the usage of the 2nd slot.&nbsp; I also think I will like U1/U2...&nbsp; (once I figure it all out!).&nbsp; &nbsp; Figuring on setting one for my normal every day aperture preferred ..&nbsp; spot focus etc...&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Not sure of the other yet but one I start changing settings willy nilly, be one step to get back to my norm..&nbsp; &nbsp; (assuming that is how it all works!)I only had a couple hours of study last night and similar tonight then I am gone for 2 days (Motorcycle ride through the rains of tropical storm Andrea!!)I like the fact that I can bracket up to 5 shots with an expanded ev range as opposed to my 5100's 3 shots.&nbsp; That will be helpful for my HDR shots.&nbsp; It also syncs with my flash up to 1/250 where my 5100 only does 1/200.Only real drawback, and it is well know...&nbsp;&nbsp; is the lack of adequate buffer...&nbsp; &nbsp; Nikon touts the high rate of shooting speed but crippled it some with a &quot;to small&quot; buffer.&nbsp; &nbsp; While it shoots faster than my 5100, I get more shots (although slower) with my D5100.&nbsp;&nbsp; Is this critical, not for me so I am not worried...&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.3 crop, jpeg, set a slower speed like 4 fps as in my 5100 and I can surely improve the results.&nbsp;&nbsp; If you want a camera that shoots 6+ frames for an extended period (longer than 6-8 shots) before it chokes the buffer, this is not ofr you...&nbsp;&nbsp; For my use, not an issue and I am loving it!!Next week, when I get more into the features and learn enough, I will start shooting away (other than current tests as I learn ..)Pat in NH</blockquote>

[QUOTE="RockyNH_RIP, post: 157785, member: 10784"] WOW!!! Thats the best way to start... It was late when I got the battery charged so I just snapped a few indoor pics as I tried to learn to operate "The Beast" (and I say that in a good way) :) It may not be a big jump form say a D7000, but from a D5100, it is quite huge... Loads of buttons... many can have more than 1 function... Overwhelming at first because I am so use to the menu driven D5100 (and the info screen lets me change ALL that I want). I am sure as I read, learn and use, those buttons will become 2nd nature. You will be able to totally customize the camera to your shooting style and you can also save 2 setups. Once I learn what settings I like, I will surely adapt well and enjoy that feature. I cannot yet speak to image quality yet.... but the feel of the camera in my hands is very solid. I was suprised, expecting it to feel heavier, but it is not. Solid Yes!! The manual?? My wife commented that she did not see a manual like that with my 5100. No, it was 92 pages and the Manual for the D7100 is 384!! A lot of my learning curve will be a result of so different than the 5100 (except menu is similar, just more) and so many more features. I do find the little locks on the mode and shooting wheels a minor nuisance... Reality is though, I will surely get used to them (awkward for my big fingers until I learn the technique) and I do not really change them that often... I like the dual card slots and how you can program the usage of the 2nd slot. I also think I will like U1/U2... (once I figure it all out!). Figuring on setting one for my normal every day aperture preferred .. spot focus etc... Not sure of the other yet but one I start changing settings willy nilly, be one step to get back to my norm.. (assuming that is how it all works!) I only had a couple hours of study last night and similar tonight then I am gone for 2 days (Motorcycle ride through the rains of tropical storm Andrea!!) I like the fact that I can bracket up to 5 shots with an expanded ev range as opposed to my 5100's 3 shots. That will be helpful for my HDR shots. It also syncs with my flash up to 1/250 where my 5100 only does 1/200. Only real drawback, and it is well know... is the lack of adequate buffer... Nikon touts the high rate of shooting speed but crippled it some with a "to small" buffer. While it shoots faster than my 5100, I get more shots (although slower) with my D5100. Is this critical, not for me so I am not worried... 1.3 crop, jpeg, set a slower speed like 4 fps as in my 5100 and I can surely improve the results. If you want a camera that shoots 6+ frames for an extended period (longer than 6-8 shots) before it chokes the buffer, this is not ofr you... For my use, not an issue and I am loving it!! Next week, when I get more into the features and learn enough, I will start shooting away (other than current tests as I learn ..) Pat in NH [/QUOTE]

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