Wanting a Nikon D7100/ can a pro shoot with a D7100?
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When people go to Applebees, do they ask the waitress to find out what brand of cookware the chef is using? When the plumber comes over to repair the sink, do you look over his shoulder to find out what kind of tools he's using? No, this ain't Nike. We aren't in the business of sponsoring athletes to boost sales. That connection just isn't made by consumers. "LeBron James wears that shoe, and he's a good basketball player. So if I want to be a good basketball player, I need those shoes." Photography doesn't work that way.
Customers don't give two shits what kind of camera you have. Only pixel counting jackass photographers do. "Pffft. You can't shoot weddings with a D7100, you need a full frame camera to be a REAL pro." Says who? The Universal Accredited Professional Photographer's Association?
Customers don't give two shits what kind of camera you have. Only pixel counting jackass photographers do. "Pffft. You can't shoot weddings with a D7100, you need a full frame camera to be a REAL pro." Says who? The Universal Accredited Professional Photographer's Association?
I was trying to find a way of saying what Browncoat did for pretty much most of the day. Now I don't have to 
What I would say Is that the manufacturers cleverly add fuel to the fire selling the cameras branded as pro, or consumer etc etc.
It is what it is though. I have not had anyone ask me what camera I am using other than other photographers, generally other photographer's that are of the snob type. That'd not to say any of you are, I'm just saying that's generally what happens.
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What I would say Is that the manufacturers cleverly add fuel to the fire selling the cameras branded as pro, or consumer etc etc.
It is what it is though. I have not had anyone ask me what camera I am using other than other photographers, generally other photographer's that are of the snob type. That'd not to say any of you are, I'm just saying that's generally what happens.
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Thanks for all the great input. Basically looking into the 7100 for shooting thrash metal bands in low lit clubs or live houses. Will the D7100 give me good results in these conditions or should I go with the second choice I'm contemplating, the D610? Don't wish to spend the extra money for the D610, but if the performance is not there for the D7100 in these conditions, then I may have no choice. Thanks for the help.
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You can certainly be a pro with a D7100. Most of the world thinks "Full Frame" is a polite definition of an overweight person . I'm not a "pro", but in my semi-pro-ness I've never been asked what format camera I use for money shoots. I do get asked at shows, but they are all other photographers asking. I've yet to have anyone determine which of my shots were Fx or Dx at a show where I have prints up 16x20 in both formats.
. I'm not a "pro", but in my semi-pro-ness I've never been asked what format camera I use for money shoots. I do get asked at shows, but they are all other photographers asking. I've yet to have anyone determine which of my shots were Fx or Dx at a show where I have prints up 16x20 in both formats.Not related to the topic, but I just bought a top of the line Taylormade golf club set and my golf game still sucks.
You were ripped off then. Better return them ASAP! ;-)
Not related to the topic, but I just bought a top of the line Taylormade golf club set and my golf game still sucks.
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I have the same problem with my new Ferrari. It's just attracted to the curbs and I keep scratching my mags on curbs when I parallel park.
I have the same problem with my new Ferrari. It's just attracted to the curbs and I keep scratching my mags on curbs when I parallel park.
Don't you just hate that when it happens? The government should make those curbs a little more mags-friendly.
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If I didn't shoot Nikon, I highly doubt I'd know which cameras are considered pro over entry or mid level models. I don't shoot Canon and wouldn't know whether a particular model is pro or not. Same for all other manufacturers, too. I think a lot of non-photographers assume Nikon/Canon gear is pro simply because of the names.
One thing most professionals want in their camera besides great image quality, is the ability to change settings easily, and the D7100 is not going to let you down with neither of those two. Besides lets remember that digital started with cropped sensors, until full frame came along a bit later.
D7100 is a really good camera with amazing image quality, and if you add a good lens and good light, then you won't have to worry about anything. If your photography style relies a lot on available light, and sometimes that available light turns out to be very little, then, and only then, because of low light capabilities I'll go with a full frame body, but with something like a d610 or d750.
Let's also not forget that full frame cameras like the d610 or d750 don't exactly qualify as pro bodies, like the d810 or d4s, so forget about it, if the cropped d7100 suits your needs, then go for it and invest in good lenses, lights and anything else you may need.
Regards.
D7100 is a really good camera with amazing image quality, and if you add a good lens and good light, then you won't have to worry about anything. If your photography style relies a lot on available light, and sometimes that available light turns out to be very little, then, and only then, because of low light capabilities I'll go with a full frame body, but with something like a d610 or d750.
Let's also not forget that full frame cameras like the d610 or d750 don't exactly qualify as pro bodies, like the d810 or d4s, so forget about it, if the cropped d7100 suits your needs, then go for it and invest in good lenses, lights and anything else you may need.
Regards.