Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only)

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

This is amazing. Only thing better than this right now is a full frame like a D800e. haha!

Really easy to use, if you know what you're doing, of course.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

use it mostly for sports and wildlife. increase in resolution and no anti-alias filter are welcome in the DX camera. Great update on the D7000 which I also have and continue to use. high iso is impressive.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

Simply the best DX DSLR in the market, better colors than my D300 and as good as my friend's D600 which faced oil spot issues... This is a perfect cam for everyone whith an unbeleivable price... i am extreemly satisfied!

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

I'm really happy with the D7100. This was a big upgrade for me and I'm glad I made it. It feels great in the hand, has intuitive controls. Depending on your lens, it can be a tad heavy but, not objectionably so. I wanted a camera I could grow with over time and I definitely think I found it.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

I shoot HDR and child photos & this camera is just right. This is my third Nikon body and feels much better that the D70 & D80 Two cards slots is a plus and 100% view finder is great. Five shot HDR ia working wonderfully and the high speed shutter keeping up with my grand-child.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

I am using the D7100 along side the D600 and I like the array of focal length options with my various lens. The 7100 isan improvement in every way over the D7000 and that was a great camera. When compared to the larger senor D600, the D7100 lags behind in sheer dynamic range and low light clarity, but for most aplications, it is hard to see any difference. I tested the two cameras with the stellar new Nikon 18-35 at 24mm on the D7100 and 35mm on the D600 and with various crops the image quality was virtually the same. The only feature that didn't seem to improve over the D7000 is the Auto White Balance. Sometimes it just doesn't read the light..

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

I have only had the camera for three weeks I upgraded from a Nikon D-7000.
The photos are much clearer and this has really sparked my enthusiasm to get out and take more shots. The quality of the photos just plain makes the camera fun to pick up and use. Because of that, I have learned a lot about customizing the settings to suit my taste. I have using a prime lens (35mm F 1.8) and the selective focus is tremendous at wider apertures. Some how I had the impression you needed a full frame camera to restrict the depth of field, but this camera proves you can do it on a DX. Also the use of multiple speed lights is pleasure and has provided some very satisfying results. For example the adjustments needed for a shot taken in the house which includes a window that occupies about half of the frame was relatively easy to adjust to properly expose both the room and the view through the window. I just set the camera to under expose for the window view and set the flash to overexpose for the room. You need to be Manual mode to do this. I remove the focus from the shutter button and it took a little time to figure out how to accomplish that. I assigned continuous focus to the AE-L / AF-L button and then assigned AE-L to the function button.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

Plan to use this new camera for portraits, landscapes and animal photography. So far, I am very impressed with the results I am getting.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

Big step u pfrom my D60

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

I debated the upgrade as the D70 still takes good pictures, but the high ISO and increased resolution were strong factors. The high ISO allows faster shutter speeds and thus freezes things that would otherwise be a blur. The camera also meters my old manual focus lenses that I have been unable to use, and this was a big factor in the upgrade. The photos are consistently well exposed and rich in color, so I am quite satisfied.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

The sensor is amazing. Accurate focusing and bright pictures in low light without a flash.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

Fabulous resolution. Easy to work controls. Love the double slots for SD cards. Got the battery grip, too. Very functional and cool looking Low light isn't a problem any more. I'm impressed.
Doug

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

sophisticated or simple it depends on your wants and needs.
you get a lot o bang for your buck in this camera

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

First, it is Nikon, so that almost says it all. Second, it is well priced for all the features the D7100 has. This baby has settings, settings for the settings, and settings for the settings settings. I had thought my D7000 was great; when a friend was looking for a D7000, I took the opportunity to give him a great deal, and then I immediately purchased the D7100. Now there are two (2) extremely happy people in the Nikon universe. Oh yeah, the D7100 takes beautiful photos, and oh so clear who needs photo touchup software!

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

This camera is well made and in many ways great to use. The autofocus is fast and accurate. The picture quality is the best I have seen from a DX format camera. That said the body is to small making it hard to get your fingers between the larger lenses and the grip. Also the grip is to small to get a good comfortable grip if you have large hands. I purchased a MB-D15 Battery grip with the camera and it helps as far as the grip length but not as far as getting fingers between lens and grip. I recommend you try holding the camera before you buy to make sure it is comfortable in your hands. The built in flash and the SB400 are almost unusable for any thing but fill flash as I can't find any easy way to make them work as the main source of light for a photo. Because of Nikon USAs policy of not selling parts to any non authorized repair shops (IE company owned) and other poor customer service policies. If you don't own a lot of Nikon lenses, as I do, my recommendation is take a long hard look at Canon before you decide.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

In short, the D7100 is the best all-rounder dSLR Nikon has ever made. Some FX Nikons may have one or other superior feature, but as a collective of capabilities (if you're taking a single camera to the unknown), the D7100 is unmatched. The D7000 is no slouch either, and should be seriously considered if on a budget.I've been a Pentax user in the 70s, Canon from the late 80s to the 2000s, and went to Nikon a few years ago. Up to now, my favorite dSLR was a D7000 that I absolutely loved for being sort of a "digital F6": lightweight, compact, and incredibly fast for a consumer body. The only cons that came to mind regarding the D7000 were the lack of 30fps at 1080p and, more importantly, the limited memory buffer (more on that latter).Upgraded to a D800 but, to my surprise, it didn't fit my needs. I don't print larger than 75x50cm, and I don't crop much - therefore, I absolutely have no need for giganormous 36 megapixel pictures that bring even the most powerful computers to their knees. Also, the D800 is considerably slower than the D7000 for almost everything, notoriously when shooting energetic children. I did like the huge FX viewfinder, and the low noise at high ISOs - but then again, I use live view's zoom feature when doing critical focusing work (rendering the large viewfinder superfluous) and I have some fast lenses (1.4, 1.8, 2.8) that allow me to shoot dimly lighted theater plays at pretty low ISOs on the D7000. Sold the D800 to a studio photographer (where it rightfully replaced a Hasselblad!), and went back to the market for a new camera.I briefly considered the D4. Off course my first con was it's stratospherical price, but the disappointment started when I saw that it "only" has about the same dynamic range and color precision of the DX D7000. The lack of a built in flash (great for quickies and as a CLS commander) was also a con. The mix with the memory cards, including a format that no one uses was the final nail to the D4's coffin in my book, regardless of it's unmatched speed (or buffer limit).Then I borrowed a friend's D600. At first it seemed like the perfect camera (a FX D7000!) - only, it was not. Even slower than the D800, with some limitations that even my ancient F4 could beat (only 1/4000, only 1/200 flash sync). But the worst was the AF system: the same DX system of the D7000 in a FX frame - that means all 39 AF points are cramped in the middle of the viewfinder, leaving 3/4 of the frame without any AF points! With that in mind, I found that all Nikon FXs bodies had at least one serious flaw that I couldn't live with. Then came the D7100…The D7100 is a D7000 on steroids – which is a great thing, since I loved mine. I don't really need 24 megapixels, but the lack of an antialiasing filter indeed does show: it's pictures are considerably sharper at large sizes, and I've yet to see any Moiré. The D7100 is as fast as my benchmark D7000, and is actually slightly faster in the new cropped mode. 30fps at 1080p and a headphone monitor jack are movie pluses (don't see much use for the built in stereo mic, though: if quality is needed, must go for an external one, anyway; but the new position of the built in mic, on the top, is much better the front mono mic of the D7000). OLED display in the viewfinder is a first to me, very visible indeed. But the biggest advance to me is the new AF system: it's simply the best in the current Nikon line. The 51 AF sensor points cover most of the screen (actually ALL OF IT when in cropped mode), is capable to focus even in REALLY dark situations (EV -2!) -rendering the AF assistant light obsolete-, and works great with F/8 lenses (or with teleconverters).The only cons I could find in the D7100 so far (1300 pictures in 12 days of use) were the limited buffer, and the lack of built in GPS and Wi-Fi (not common at the time of the D7000's release, but several competitors offer them in 2013). The latter can be added as external accessories (I own both, and wrote specific reviews about them), but the non-upgradeable buffer's memory is so inexpensive today that I guess the limit is on purpose: if the D7100 had a large memory buffer, there would definitively be fewer professional sports shooters going for the ancient (yet 50% more expensive) D300s or the 5 times more expensive D4.I would like to finish with a reminder that I still find the D7000 a better VALUE. B&H is selling factory refurbished ones for [*] of the price of a brand new D7100, and it's [*] the same camera. You can invest the money you saved on a couple of F/1.8 lenses (35mm AF-S and 50mm AF-D), and still have change for a second EN-EL15 battery.With that said, my conclusions are: the D7100 is the best Nikon dSLR at this moment, with great value and outstanding performance. But if money matters, the D7000 is still the best bang for the buck.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

Picture quality is simply outstanding and all the features have worked as advertised. I'm thrilled with this purchase!

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

Great low light performance and dynamic range. Camera can be used in any situation.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

Wow! So far I'm extremely happy with this camera. I bought to upgrade my 300s and for less (depending on who and where you by the D300s from)the D7100 blows the doors off the D300s and the D7000. The only "complaint" I have so far is the sea of options, bells, and whistles they crammed in there.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

I am still very new to photography and most likely this is more camera then I needed. That being said I am extremely pleased with my purchase and blown away with the quality of pictures this camera produces. I look forward to learning more,

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

This is amazing. Only thing better than this right now is a full frame like a D800e. haha!

Really easy to use, if you know what you're doing, of course.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

use it mostly for sports and wildlife. increase in resolution and no anti-alias filter are welcome in the DX camera. Great update on the D7000 which I also have and continue to use. high iso is impressive.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

Simply the best DX DSLR in the market, better colors than my D300 and as good as my friend's D600 which faced oil spot issues... This is a perfect cam for everyone whith an unbeleivable price... i am extreemly satisfied!

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

I'm really happy with the D7100. This was a big upgrade for me and I'm glad I made it. It feels great in the hand, has intuitive controls. Depending on your lens, it can be a tad heavy but, not objectionably so. I wanted a camera I could grow with over time and I definitely think I found it.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

I shoot HDR and child photos & this camera is just right. This is my third Nikon body and feels much better that the D70 & D80 Two cards slots is a plus and 100% view finder is great. Five shot HDR ia working wonderfully and the high speed shutter keeping up with my grand-child.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

I am using the D7100 along side the D600 and I like the array of focal length options with my various lens. The 7100 isan improvement in every way over the D7000 and that was a great camera. When compared to the larger senor D600, the D7100 lags behind in sheer dynamic range and low light clarity, but for most aplications, it is hard to see any difference. I tested the two cameras with the stellar new Nikon 18-35 at 24mm on the D7100 and 35mm on the D600 and with various crops the image quality was virtually the same. The only feature that didn't seem to improve over the D7000 is the Auto White Balance. Sometimes it just doesn't read the light..

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

I have only had the camera for three weeks I upgraded from a Nikon D-7000.
The photos are much clearer and this has really sparked my enthusiasm to get out and take more shots. The quality of the photos just plain makes the camera fun to pick up and use. Because of that, I have learned a lot about customizing the settings to suit my taste. I have using a prime lens (35mm F 1.8) and the selective focus is tremendous at wider apertures. Some how I had the impression you needed a full frame camera to restrict the depth of field, but this camera proves you can do it on a DX. Also the use of multiple speed lights is pleasure and has provided some very satisfying results. For example the adjustments needed for a shot taken in the house which includes a window that occupies about half of the frame was relatively easy to adjust to properly expose both the room and the view through the window. I just set the camera to under expose for the window view and set the flash to overexpose for the room. You need to be Manual mode to do this. I remove the focus from the shutter button and it took a little time to figure out how to accomplish that. I assigned continuous focus to the AE-L / AF-L button and then assigned AE-L to the function button.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

Plan to use this new camera for portraits, landscapes and animal photography. So far, I am very impressed with the results I am getting.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

Big step u pfrom my D60

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

I debated the upgrade as the D70 still takes good pictures, but the high ISO and increased resolution were strong factors. The high ISO allows faster shutter speeds and thus freezes things that would otherwise be a blur. The camera also meters my old manual focus lenses that I have been unable to use, and this was a big factor in the upgrade. The photos are consistently well exposed and rich in color, so I am quite satisfied.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

The sensor is amazing. Accurate focusing and bright pictures in low light without a flash.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

Fabulous resolution. Easy to work controls. Love the double slots for SD cards. Got the battery grip, too. Very functional and cool looking Low light isn't a problem any more. I'm impressed.
Doug

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

sophisticated or simple it depends on your wants and needs.
you get a lot o bang for your buck in this camera

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

First, it is Nikon, so that almost says it all. Second, it is well priced for all the features the D7100 has. This baby has settings, settings for the settings, and settings for the settings settings. I had thought my D7000 was great; when a friend was looking for a D7000, I took the opportunity to give him a great deal, and then I immediately purchased the D7100. Now there are two (2) extremely happy people in the Nikon universe. Oh yeah, the D7100 takes beautiful photos, and oh so clear who needs photo touchup software!

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

This camera is well made and in many ways great to use. The autofocus is fast and accurate. The picture quality is the best I have seen from a DX format camera. That said the body is to small making it hard to get your fingers between the larger lenses and the grip. Also the grip is to small to get a good comfortable grip if you have large hands. I purchased a MB-D15 Battery grip with the camera and it helps as far as the grip length but not as far as getting fingers between lens and grip. I recommend you try holding the camera before you buy to make sure it is comfortable in your hands. The built in flash and the SB400 are almost unusable for any thing but fill flash as I can't find any easy way to make them work as the main source of light for a photo. Because of Nikon USAs policy of not selling parts to any non authorized repair shops (IE company owned) and other poor customer service policies. If you don't own a lot of Nikon lenses, as I do, my recommendation is take a long hard look at Canon before you decide.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

In short, the D7100 is the best all-rounder dSLR Nikon has ever made. Some FX Nikons may have one or other superior feature, but as a collective of capabilities (if you're taking a single camera to the unknown), the D7100 is unmatched. The D7000 is no slouch either, and should be seriously considered if on a budget.I've been a Pentax user in the 70s, Canon from the late 80s to the 2000s, and went to Nikon a few years ago. Up to now, my favorite dSLR was a D7000 that I absolutely loved for being sort of a "digital F6": lightweight, compact, and incredibly fast for a consumer body. The only cons that came to mind regarding the D7000 were the lack of 30fps at 1080p and, more importantly, the limited memory buffer (more on that latter).Upgraded to a D800 but, to my surprise, it didn't fit my needs. I don't print larger than 75x50cm, and I don't crop much - therefore, I absolutely have no need for giganormous 36 megapixel pictures that bring even the most powerful computers to their knees. Also, the D800 is considerably slower than the D7000 for almost everything, notoriously when shooting energetic children. I did like the huge FX viewfinder, and the low noise at high ISOs - but then again, I use live view's zoom feature when doing critical focusing work (rendering the large viewfinder superfluous) and I have some fast lenses (1.4, 1.8, 2.8) that allow me to shoot dimly lighted theater plays at pretty low ISOs on the D7000. Sold the D800 to a studio photographer (where it rightfully replaced a Hasselblad!), and went back to the market for a new camera.I briefly considered the D4. Off course my first con was it's stratospherical price, but the disappointment started when I saw that it "only" has about the same dynamic range and color precision of the DX D7000. The lack of a built in flash (great for quickies and as a CLS commander) was also a con. The mix with the memory cards, including a format that no one uses was the final nail to the D4's coffin in my book, regardless of it's unmatched speed (or buffer limit).Then I borrowed a friend's D600. At first it seemed like the perfect camera (a FX D7000!) - only, it was not. Even slower than the D800, with some limitations that even my ancient F4 could beat (only 1/4000, only 1/200 flash sync). But the worst was the AF system: the same DX system of the D7000 in a FX frame - that means all 39 AF points are cramped in the middle of the viewfinder, leaving 3/4 of the frame without any AF points! With that in mind, I found that all Nikon FXs bodies had at least one serious flaw that I couldn't live with. Then came the D7100…The D7100 is a D7000 on steroids – which is a great thing, since I loved mine. I don't really need 24 megapixels, but the lack of an antialiasing filter indeed does show: it's pictures are considerably sharper at large sizes, and I've yet to see any Moiré. The D7100 is as fast as my benchmark D7000, and is actually slightly faster in the new cropped mode. 30fps at 1080p and a headphone monitor jack are movie pluses (don't see much use for the built in stereo mic, though: if quality is needed, must go for an external one, anyway; but the new position of the built in mic, on the top, is much better the front mono mic of the D7000). OLED display in the viewfinder is a first to me, very visible indeed. But the biggest advance to me is the new AF system: it's simply the best in the current Nikon line. The 51 AF sensor points cover most of the screen (actually ALL OF IT when in cropped mode), is capable to focus even in REALLY dark situations (EV -2!) -rendering the AF assistant light obsolete-, and works great with F/8 lenses (or with teleconverters).The only cons I could find in the D7100 so far (1300 pictures in 12 days of use) were the limited buffer, and the lack of built in GPS and Wi-Fi (not common at the time of the D7000's release, but several competitors offer them in 2013). The latter can be added as external accessories (I own both, and wrote specific reviews about them), but the non-upgradeable buffer's memory is so inexpensive today that I guess the limit is on purpose: if the D7100 had a large memory buffer, there would definitively be fewer professional sports shooters going for the ancient (yet 50% more expensive) D300s or the 5 times more expensive D4.I would like to finish with a reminder that I still find the D7000 a better VALUE. B&H is selling factory refurbished ones for [*] of the price of a brand new D7100, and it's [*] the same camera. You can invest the money you saved on a couple of F/1.8 lenses (35mm AF-S and 50mm AF-D), and still have change for a second EN-EL15 battery.With that said, my conclusions are: the D7100 is the best Nikon dSLR at this moment, with great value and outstanding performance. But if money matters, the D7000 is still the best bang for the buck.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

Picture quality is simply outstanding and all the features have worked as advertised. I'm thrilled with this purchase!

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

Great low light performance and dynamic range. Camera can be used in any situation.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

Wow! So far I'm extremely happy with this camera. I bought to upgrade my 300s and for less (depending on who and where you by the D300s from)the D7100 blows the doors off the D300s and the D7000. The only "complaint" I have so far is the sea of options, bells, and whistles they crammed in there.

Comments about Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only):

I am still very new to photography and most likely this is more camera then I needed. That being said I am extremely pleased with my purchase and blown away with the quality of pictures this camera produces. I look forward to learning more,