D7000 or D5100

[2WheelPhoto]

Dare you to do research such as type "comparison d7000 d5100" in a search tool and see if it outputs useful info

 

[RRRoger]

I have both.
I prefer the D5100 for travel, hikes, and Video
The D7000 is much better for Event Photography, especially action.

 

[D-B-J]

I have both.
I prefer the D5100 for travel, hikes, and Video
The D7000 is much better for Event Photography, especially action.

Why? The D7000 isn't that much bigger, and it is a whole lot more camera.

 

[Kerbouchard]

D90, 18-105 VR, 70-300 VR, an SB600, and a 5 in 1 reflector kit. You can pick up that entire kit for what the D7000 plus 18-105 goes for. The d7000 just simply isn't that much better of a camera. If you just want new, go with the d7000. If you want the best value, go with a used D90.

IMO, the only people who should buy a D5100 are those that never plan to learn anything about photography, plan on leaving one lens on it, and using it as a big P&S.

Just my .02.

 

[D-B-J]

D90, 18-105 VR, 70-300 VR, an SB600, and a 5 in 1 reflector kit. You can pick up that entire kit for what the D7000 plus 18-105 goes for. The d7000 just simply isn't that much better of a camera. If you just want new, go with the d7000. If you want the best value, go with a used D90.

IMO, the only people who should buy a D5100 are those that never plan to learn anything about photography, plan on leaving one lens on it, and using it as a big P&S.

Just my .02.

I disagree with you here. Not on the d90 suggestions, as i think that is a worthwhile kit for a beginner (and money well spent) to learn about a DSLR, and the lenses cover a wide range.


However, the D7000 is a whole lot more camera than the D90.


D7000--16.2 Mpeg, Expeed 2 Image Processor, Native ISO (without boost) is 100-6400, Boost to 25,600, 39 AF Focus Points, 100% Viewfinder Coverage, MAx Shutter, 1/8000th, 6fps, 1080p Video, Weather Sealing (Well, weather and dust resistant).

D90--12.3 Mpeg, Expeed Image Processor, Native ISO (without boost) 200-3200, Boost to 6400, 11 AF Focus Points, 96% Viewfinder Coverage, Max Shutter 1/4000th, 4.5fps, 720p Video, No Weather Sealing.


IMO, the D7000 far outshoots the D90. I have used both, and it is obvious, once you pick up the D7000, it is a better camera by far.

 

[RRRoger]

I have both.
I prefer the D5100 for travel, hikes, and Video
The D7000 is much better for Event Photography, especially action.

Why? The D7000 isn't that much bigger, and it is a whole lot more camera.

When I went down to my camera store to pick up a second D7000 for my EVENT Photography,
they lined up a 3100, 5100, and 7000
I came home with a D5100 instead.
The articulating LCD is much better than I expected and very valuable for Video.
You can also zoom in on an object and check your focus when taking stills.
The 1080 Video at 30fps was the clincher.
Later I zoomed in on my big monitor and my landscape pictures seemed a little better quality (newer technology) to me.

For those that don't like this explanation, I later bought a second D7000 anyway for my Events.
Not having a lock on the multiselector was the main reason.

 

[RRRoger]

I totally disagree.
Because the D5100 is much harder to use properly than the D90 or D7000.
I shoot in aperture mode not automatic
If you want a camera to set up like a P&S get a D3100 instead.

 

[Kerbouchard]

I know the differences and I've also used both. I felt the D7000 as an upgrade/replacement was kind of a disappointment. I just don't think it's a good value, especially for a beginner on a budget.

In any case, everybody is certainly entitled to their own opinion. That's why Nikon/Canon/etc make so many different models of cameras at different price points. What I posted was just my opinion. Definitely not intended to be the end all/be all.

D90, 18-105 VR, 70-300 VR, an SB600, and a 5 in 1 reflector kit. You can pick up that entire kit for what the D7000 plus 18-105 goes for. The d7000 just simply isn't that much better of a camera. If you just want new, go with the d7000. If you want the best value, go with a used D90.

IMO, the only people who should buy a D5100 are those that never plan to learn anything about photography, plan on leaving one lens on it, and using it as a big P&S.

Just my .02.

I disagree with you here. Not on the d90 suggestions, as i think that is a worthwhile kit for a beginner (and money well spent) to learn about a DSLR, and the lenses cover a wide range.


However, the D7000 is a whole lot more camera than the D90.


D7000--16.2 Mpeg, Expeed 2 Image Processor, Native ISO (without boost) is 100-6400, Boost to 25,600, 39 AF Focus Points, 100% Viewfinder Coverage, MAx Shutter, 1/8000th, 6fps, 1080p Video, Weather Sealing (Well, weather and dust resistant).

D90--12.3 Mpeg, Expeed Image Processor, Native ISO (without boost) 200-3200, Boost to 6400, 11 AF Focus Points, 96% Viewfinder Coverage, Max Shutter 1/4000th, 4.5fps, 720p Video, No Weather Sealing.


IMO, the D7000 far outshoots the D90. I have used both, and it is obvious, once you pick up the D7000, it is a better camera by far.

 

[D-B-J]

I know the differences and I've also used both. I felt the D7000 as an upgrade/replacement was kind of a disappointment. I just don't think it's a good value, especially for a beginner on a budget.

In any case, everybody is certainly entitled to their own opinion. That's why Nikon/Canon/etc make so many different models of cameras at different price points. What I posted was just my opinion. Definitely not intended to be the end all/be all.

D90, 18-105 VR, 70-300 VR, an SB600, and a 5 in 1 reflector kit. You can pick up that entire kit for what the D7000 plus 18-105 goes for. The d7000 just simply isn't that much better of a camera. If you just want new, go with the d7000. If you want the best value, go with a used D90.

IMO, the only people who should buy a D5100 are those that never plan to learn anything about photography, plan on leaving one lens on it, and using it as a big P&S.

Just my .02.

I disagree with you here. Not on the d90 suggestions, as i think that is a worthwhile kit for a beginner (and money well spent) to learn about a DSLR, and the lenses cover a wide range.


However, the D7000 is a whole lot more camera than the D90.


D7000--16.2 Mpeg, Expeed 2 Image Processor, Native ISO (without boost) is 100-6400, Boost to 25,600, 39 AF Focus Points, 100% Viewfinder Coverage, MAx Shutter, 1/8000th, 6fps, 1080p Video, Weather Sealing (Well, weather and dust resistant).

D90--12.3 Mpeg, Expeed Image Processor, Native ISO (without boost) 200-3200, Boost to 6400, 11 AF Focus Points, 96% Viewfinder Coverage, Max Shutter 1/4000th, 4.5fps, 720p Video, No Weather Sealing.


IMO, the D7000 far outshoots the D90. I have used both, and it is obvious, once you pick up the D7000, it is a better camera by far.

And i as well. To each his own, sir.

 

[EchoingWhisper]

Here is a link to a more detailed thread of my choosings:
http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/photography-equipment-products-news-reviews/253847-what-lens-what-dslr.html

 

[Kerbouchard]

Out of curiosity, if you had no gear at all and wouldn't be able to add anything for a while, which would you rather have? A d7000 and a kit lens or the kit that I outlined?

I know the differences and I've also used both. I felt the D7000 as an upgrade/replacement was kind of a disappointment. I just don't think it's a good value, especially for a beginner on a budget.

In any case, everybody is certainly entitled to their own opinion. That's why Nikon/Canon/etc make so many different models of cameras at different price points. What I posted was just my opinion. Definitely not intended to be the end all/be all.

I disagree with you here. Not on the d90 suggestions, as i think that is a worthwhile kit for a beginner (and money well spent) to learn about a DSLR, and the lenses cover a wide range.


However, the D7000 is a whole lot more camera than the D90.


D7000--16.2 Mpeg, Expeed 2 Image Processor, Native ISO (without boost) is 100-6400, Boost to 25,600, 39 AF Focus Points, 100% Viewfinder Coverage, MAx Shutter, 1/8000th, 6fps, 1080p Video, Weather Sealing (Well, weather and dust resistant).

D90--12.3 Mpeg, Expeed Image Processor, Native ISO (without boost) 200-3200, Boost to 6400, 11 AF Focus Points, 96% Viewfinder Coverage, Max Shutter 1/4000th, 4.5fps, 720p Video, No Weather Sealing.


IMO, the D7000 far outshoots the D90. I have used both, and it is obvious, once you pick up the D7000, it is a better camera by far.

And i as well. To each his own, sir.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

 

[RRRoger]

Out of curiosity, if you had no gear at all and wouldn't be able to add anything for a while, which would you rather have? A d7000 and a kit lens or the kit that I outlined?

It really depends on what you are going to use the camera for.
If I could only have one camera, I would choose the D7000

 

[jritz]

I have both.
I prefer the D5100 for travel, hikes, and Video
The D7000 is much better for Event Photography, especially action.

Why? The D7000 isn't that much bigger, and it is a whole lot more camera.

When I went down to my camera store to pick up a second D7000 for my EVENT Photography,
they lined up a 3100, 5100, and 7000
I came home with a D5100 instead.
The articulating LCD is much better than I expected and very valuable for Video.
You can also zoom in on an object and check your focus when taking stills.
The 1080 Video at 30fps was the clincher.
Later I zoomed in on my big monitor and my landscape pictures seemed a little better quality (newer technology) to me.

The d7000 has the zoom in to lock on focus on stills as well as long as you are in live view. The d7000 also has 1080 at 30 frames as well....

 

[ZapoTeX]

Consider the D90. It's got double LCD and double wheel, just like the D7000.

What the D7000 gives you on top of what the D90 gives you is:

1) More resolution (but do you really need more than 12 MP?)
2) Better AF (it can be useful for action shooting, such as sports or flying birds)
3) Slightly better behavior in low light

But all this comes at the cost of 400 USD or so.

Ciao!