Today I purchased a Nikon D7100 body only from Jessops for £839 plus £100 cash back from Nikon. Offer runs from 01/03/2014 - 28/05/2014 (inclusive).
This is an amazing camera, with ultra-sharp images and fantastic colours; better colours and LCD accuracy than the D4, D800, D800E or D600.
Many have loved the previous-model which is the Nikon D7000 from 2010 and this new Nikon D7100 is the same thing, but even better! Thus making the D7100 the world's best DX camera so far.
The D7100 is new in that it has an ordinary 24 MP sensor, but without an anti-alias filter for added sharpness. It will not make much, if any, visible difference at less than 6-foot (2-meter) wide print sizes, and only if you use the very finest NIKKOR lenses and technique.
The lightweight Nikon D7100 features a 24.1-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor, and by not employing an optical low pass filter (OLPF), the D7100 sharply captures even the finest textures in crisp high resolution. Its 51-point AF system gives you rapid and accurate image capture at a professional level. Weather and dust resistant, with magnesium alloy top and rear covers, the D7100 shoots continuously at 6 fps, gives an extra telephoto effect with innovative 1.3x crop function and has ISO sensitivity of 100-6400, bringing superb results in poorly-lit environments or fast-moving action.
Shoot with viewfinder or Live View, apply special effects in real time for stills or Full HD movies, and send images wirelessly to your smart device for sharing on social media.
- 24.1-megapixel DX format CMOS sensor, with no OLPF: for extreme image sharpness on even the finest details.
- EXPEED 3 image processor: for high speed operation, vibrant colour reproduction and enhanced noise reduction.
- ISO sensitivity of 100-6400, extendable to 25600: for exceptional low light performance.
- Professional-level AF system: utilizing 51 focus points, 15 of which are cross-type, for rapid and precise autofocus.
- 6 fps continuous shooting: to ensure you always capture that fast action shot.
- 1.3x crop function, expanding the possibilities of DX format: with extra telephoto effect, faster speed (up to 7 fps) and extra wide AF coverage.
- 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor with Scene Recognition: highly accurate metering for exact exposures; optimizing auto exposure (AE), autofocus (AF) and auto white balance (AWB) for supreme accuracy.
- Full HD D-Movie: 1920x1080 at 24p/25p/30p up to 50i/60i for smooth movie recording.
- High performance viewfinder: with approximately 100% frame coverage and 0.94x magnification.
- High-intensity LCD monitor: offers an 8cm/3.2in 1229k-dot wide-angle view.
- Conveniently portable: powerful features packed into a compact body weighing just 675g.
- Durable body with magnesium alloy covers: sealed for dust and weather resistance.
- Dual SD memory card slots: allow overflow and backup recording or set to record RAW and J-PEG individually.
- Accessible usability functions: improved ‘i’ button and Spot White Balance for quick and precise white balance setting in Live View.
- Active D-Lighting (ADL): retains details in highlights and shadows for well-balanced images.
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): combines two shots within a single shutter release to create detailed images of high contrast scenes.
- Effects Mode: allows selected effects to be applied to both stills and movies in Live View.
- Wireless connectivity*: compatible with WU-1a Mobile Adapter.
- Remote operation: take control of your wireless shooting with the WR-R10 wireless transceiver and the WR-T10 wireless transmitter, or advance by controlling your camera settings with the WR-1.
Little Flowers, San Luis Obispo, 6:20 PM, 11 April 2013. (2013 Nikon D7100, 2009 Nikon 35/1.8 G, f/6.3 at 1/100 at ISO 100.)
Lens Compatibility
There is a focus motor in the D7100, so it works with every AF lens made since 1986.
Moreover, there is an aperture-ring feeler, so it meters with all AI and newer (1977-on) manual-focus lenses. The D7100 also gives full-color Matrix metering and EXIF data with manual-focus lenses if you share the lens' data in a menu.
Manual focus lenses work extraordinarily well, with amazing precise and accurate manual focus, especially for ultra-fast lenses like the 58mm f/1.2 Noct-NIKKOR which tax other camera's more simple focusing systems.
You are always on your own with off-brand lenses such as Sigma. Readers have stated that their Sigma 105 Macros do not work on the D7100. Potential incompatibility with future cameras is one of the steep prices one pays for trying to save a few pounds yesterday on a cheap lens. Nikon shares nothing with its competitors about lens compatibility, so if you want to buy a Tamron or Sigma, you are gambling that it will work with tomorrow's camera.
Wildflowers, Los Osos, 6:25 PM, 12 April 2013. (2013 Nikon D7100 at ISO 100, 2008 Nikon 55-200mm VR at 175mm, f/14 at 1/15 hand-held freehand, Perfectly Clear.)
What's New?
The D7100 is similar to the 2010's D7000, with the addition of a stereo mic and headphone jack for video, a higher-resolution sensor, 51 vs. 39 AF points, a slightly larger LCD, and a first in any SLR: an OLED data display in the finder (Sony, Fuji and other cameras with OLED finders today are not SLRs).
The D7100's OLED display is just for the shooting data in the finder, not the finder image display. From the 1980s through to yesterday, all electronic Nikon finder data displays have been LCDs, usually backlit with a green LED.
There is also an inexplicably silly 1.3x crop mode, in which the frame rate climbs to 7 FPS. The 1.3x crop is inside the 1.5x DX crop to make it a total of a 2x crop factor.
In live view only, a new "spot" white balance mode.
The rear LCD adds auto brightness control. No previous Nikon's auto LCD brightness control has worked properly; so one will see about the D7100.
The D7100 is very slightly bigger than the D7000, and very slightly (0.5 oz or 15g) lighter than the D7000.
There's a new "i" button for recalling recent settings, and just like the D600, there is now a lock button in the middle of the mode dial.
What’s Missing Compared to the D7000?
Missing compared to the D7000 are the 640-pixel resolution video modes. No analog A/V output cable is included, so the D7100 may lack NTSC/PAL analog video outputs.
The finder only adjusts from as far as -2 diopters, from the D7000's -3 diopters. Both go to +1 diopters.
No LCD cover.
The D7100 has the same battery and charger as the D7000, but is rated for 10% fewer shots per charge (only 950 for D7100 versus 1,050 for D7000).
Oaks, Kynsi, San Luis Obispo. 10:31 AM, 14 April 2013. (2013 Nikon D7100, 2009 Nikon 10-24mm G at 15mm, f/8 at 1/250 at ISO 100, built-in flash fired to no effect, Perfectly Clear.)
Compare
The D7100 and previous D7000 are pretty similar. They both have U1 and U2 Instant Recall Modes, two SD card slots and 2,016-segment RGB light meters, all new two years ago on the D7000.
D7100
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| Announced |
2/2013
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9/2010
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9/2012
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7/2009
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8/2008
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8/2010
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11/2006
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| Resolution |
24MP
|
16MP
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24MP
|
12MP
|
12MP
|
14MP
|
6MP
|
| Card Slots |
TWO SD
|
TWO SD
|
1 SD
|
1 CF
1 SD |
1 SD
|
1 SD
|
1 SD
|
| U1 U2 Instant-Recall? |
Yes
|
Yes
|
no
|
no
|
no
|
no
|
no
|
| ADR? |
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
no
|
| Image |
Gen 1
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| Frame Rate* |
6 FPS
|
6 FPS
|
5 FPS
|
7 FPS
|
4.5 FPS
|
3 FPS
|
2.5 FPS
|
| AF with AF lenses? |
Yes
|
Yes
|
no, needs AF-S
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
no, needs AF-S
|
no, needs AF-S
|
| AF Points** |
51
|
39
|
39
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51
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11
|
11
|
3
|
| AF-mode selections |
Button and dials
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Button and dials
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Menus
|
Levers
|
Menus
|
Menus
|
Menus
|
| Finder (@ 28mm) |
0.53x
|
0.53x
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0.44x
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0.53x
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0.53x
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0.45x
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0.44x
|
| Built-in mic |
Stereo
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mono
|
Stereo
|
mono
|
mono
|
mono
|
none
|
| Flash Sync |
1/250
|
1/250
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1/200
|
1/250
|
1/200
|
1/200
|
1/500
|
| LCD |
3.2" 1,229k
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3" 921k
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3" 921k, flips
|
3" 920k
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3" 920k
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3" 230k
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2.5" 230k
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| Remote |
10-pin
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| Battery |
EN-EL15
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EN-EL15
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EN-EL14
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EN-EL3e
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EN-EL3e
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EN-EL14
|
EN-EL9
|
| Weight, wet*** |
774g
|
774g
|
555g
|
932g
|
710g
|
505g
|
524g
|
* D7100 can run 7 FPS in its oddball 1.3x crop mode, and D300s can run 8 FPS with more batteries in bigger, optional grip. Most do not care, but I have read that the D300s can only shoot at 2.5 fps at 14-bit RAW, while the D7100 can still shoot 6 fps at 14-bit RAW.
** 39 is the same as 51; they all are fields of AF points. 39 to 51 is the same as 40 to 50, which looks the same.
*** As measured by Ken Rockwell, with battery and card.
Recommendations
The D7100 is awesome. Buy one; I did.
24MP in DX is way more than enough. If you want to get brilliant sharpness you need superb lenses. The 18-55mm VR does not have quite as much resolution as this camera.
Lenses
I would not recommend ordering this camera with the 18-105mm VR lens, as it is a boring lens for about £250 extra. Ken Rockwell states that if you want a zoom to carry around, he prefers the much smaller, lighter and less expensive featherweight 18-55mm VR.
If you insist, the 18-200mm VR II (or 18-300mm DX) is all you need for everything, except for action in low light, but either is very big and heavy.
If you need wider angles, use the 10-24mm.
Another suggestion is to get the 10-24mm and the 35mm f/1.8, and then your choice of smaller dedicated telephoto zoom. Either of the 55-200mm VR or 55-300mm VR are excellent, but for action, the 70-300mm VR has much faster autofocus. Most professionals use the huge 70-200mm VR II all day for everything.
Katie going night-night in the back of Stomper, the big Mee. (Nikon D7100,Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX, AUTO ISO 100, f/2.8 at 1/125, STANDARD Picture Controlwith +1 Saturation and 7 Sharpening, Athentech Perfectly Clear plug-in.)
Flash
A suggestion made by Ken Rockwell is the SB-400 flash. The built-in works great, but the SB-400 recycles for each next shot much, much faster, and saves the D7100's battery life, as well as offering longer range when needed.
Honestly, before you go buying another flash, try the built-in first. It probably is all you need unless you are shooting professional sports or portraits outdoors all day at rapid speeds.
EGPhotography x
Source: Ken Rockwell
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