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<blockquote data-quote="Offertonhatter" data-source="post: 377852" data-attributes="member: 34120"><p>I am going to be brutally honest here, and probably blaspheme. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>My history with DSLR's is Pentax, my Nikon kit is mainly Film, apart from the D50 at the moment. </p><p>I have upgraded several times with Pentax mainly because of new features and resolution, and also performance. However, recently I have avoided upgrading again to the K-3 from my K-5 for a couple of reasons. Why? Well my K-5 has a superb Sony APS-C 16MP sensor that is still superb in low light, and also so flexible in Adobe CameraRAW with highlights and shadows. 16MP is still awfully good for images beyond A3 in size as well.</p><p>So the brutal bit. As the D5100 has the very same mighty sensor as my K-5, what will the D7100 give you? Even now that old sensor still outperforms a lot of new DSLR's. If you want a better faster AF system as you need speed in af for moving subjects, then yes, the D7100 is the way to go. If it is low light, I have my doubts. </p><p>Personally, I would hold back on getting a D7100, and look at getting some more lenses instead. Look at fast glass like a 50mm F1.4 or 85mm F1.8, or even both. The D5100 is not an outdated camera at all, and has so much excellent life in it.</p><p></p><p>I hope this helps,and sorry to mention Pentax in the reply :-D</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Offertonhatter, post: 377852, member: 34120"] I am going to be brutally honest here, and probably blaspheme. :) My history with DSLR's is Pentax, my Nikon kit is mainly Film, apart from the D50 at the moment. I have upgraded several times with Pentax mainly because of new features and resolution, and also performance. However, recently I have avoided upgrading again to the K-3 from my K-5 for a couple of reasons. Why? Well my K-5 has a superb Sony APS-C 16MP sensor that is still superb in low light, and also so flexible in Adobe CameraRAW with highlights and shadows. 16MP is still awfully good for images beyond A3 in size as well. So the brutal bit. As the D5100 has the very same mighty sensor as my K-5, what will the D7100 give you? Even now that old sensor still outperforms a lot of new DSLR's. If you want a better faster AF system as you need speed in af for moving subjects, then yes, the D7100 is the way to go. If it is low light, I have my doubts. Personally, I would hold back on getting a D7100, and look at getting some more lenses instead. Look at fast glass like a 50mm F1.4 or 85mm F1.8, or even both. The D5100 is not an outdated camera at all, and has so much excellent life in it. I hope this helps,and sorry to mention Pentax in the reply :-D [/QUOTE]
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