Your Thoughts On Upgrade

Patrick M

Patrick M

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The D7100 is now almost two years old and yet it is still the best amateur camera in Nikon's line up. That speaks for itself.



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NIKONIAN_DREAMWEAVER

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Canadia-Nikon said:
Well, I have decided to upgrade from my D5100 to a body that is a little more "prosumer". I am looking for better ergonomics (I have large hands), easier access to features and less menu diving.

I am caught between 2 deals. I can buy a new-in-box D7000 with 18-55mm and 55-200mm kit lenses for $800 or get a D7100 body for $900 and build my stable of lenses from scratch.

On one hand I have a body with documented AF issues and 2 lenses that are not all that valuable while on the other I have a body that has a poor buffer and that does not play nicely with several third party lenses.

Your thoughts?
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I would go with the D7100. It sounds like money's tight if you're quibbling over a hundred bucks. You could pick up a used D7100 on Craig's list. I just saw one today go for $565; 18k clicks, immaculate.

B&H wants $997 at the moment, by the way... Comes with some free stuff.
 
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Canadia-Nikon

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Thanks for all of the advice. I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

I hope that I did not give anyone the wrong impression. I am certainly not quibbling over $100...just seeking the best bang for my buck.

I have nothing against refurbs but I live in Canada so exchange on $700 = $829+shipping.

I can retain the 18-55mm kit lens from the D5100 but may have an easier time selling if I throw it in. It all depends on the buyer I guess.

Either way, it looks like I'll be joining the D7100 club in the not too distant future.

I might have to catch what SteveL is coming down with to keep work from getting in the way of real priorities. :p
 
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Don Kuykendall_RIP

RIP :(
Good choice. Sell the 18-55 with the D5100 and get a better lens for "The Beast"

I retired since work was getting in the way of shooting.



Canadia-Nikon said:
Thanks for all of the advice. I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

I hope that I did not give anyone the wrong impression. I am certainly not quibbling over $100...just seeking the best bang for my buck.

I have nothing against refurbs but I live in Canada so exchange on $700 = $829+shipping.

I can retain the 18-55mm kit lens from the D5100 but may have an easier time selling if I throw it in. It all depends on the buyer I guess.

Either way, it looks like I'll be joining the D7100 club in the not too distant future.

I might have to catch what SteveL is coming down with to keep work from getting in the way of real priorities. :p
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Fortkentdad

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Upgraded from my D5100 last May - and really looked hard at the D7100, considered the 7000 too as it was a lot less expensive, but in the end took the FF plunge and went for a D610. While I do not regret that move at all, it does come with the caveat that the extra cost for the FF camera is just the beginning - then you will want to get some FF lenses which usually cost more than DX lenses - and if you go for new not vintage lenses it will really cost you.
 
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SteveL54

Senior Member
Canadia-Nikon said:
Thanks for all of the advice. I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

I hope that I did not give anyone the wrong impression. I am certainly not quibbling over $100...just seeking the best bang for my buck.

I have nothing against refurbs but I live in Canada so exchange on $700 = $829+shipping.

I can retain the 18-55mm kit lens from the D5100 but may have an easier time selling if I throw it in. It all depends on the buyer I guess.

Either way, it looks like I'll be joining the D7100 club in the not too distant future.

I might have to catch what SteveL is coming down with to keep work from getting in the way of real priorities. :p
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LOL! Now, the main thing that keeps me from going out shooting is this damn cold snap. It's been -1 to 15 deg all week. I did manage a few shots yesterday with the new 7100. This camera is just amazing. Still learning how to properly operate it though. Lots of buttons, dials, wheels.....Learning this is a fun experience.
 
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