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Sooooo.... Like a lot of people, we have been holding out for a d300 replacement for a while.
Don't get me wrong, the D300 has been a great performing camera, but I am ready for something a little newer Tech-wise.
we drove down to Tampa last night to shoot a wedding today and I have really been thinking of putting some of the proceeds towards a new camera.
It is looking like after putting new tires on both our cars, and without cutting into any bill money, I can budget about $2000 for new stuff.
we are pretty well set on fast zooms and primes, so i was thinking of getting a D7100. I resisted the urge for a D7000 because i really liked the AF system in the D300, and the D7100 has it, along with the newer sensor and other new tech goodies. not to mention much better ISO performance than the D300, which will be a plus.
I know I know...I HAVE briefly considered a D600, but in all reality, its just not necessary. we would lose a lens or two that are DX, we are really fine with a crop frame camera, and i kinda want to pick up another SB700 or two, (somehow we ended up with more light stands than lights, and while we don't USUALLY need more than the 3 speedlights we already have, i like having backups) and maybe a few softboxes.
Ive been reading reviews on the D7100 and it seems to be a pretty impressive camera and a solid performer. I would love to hear from anyone here that already has one, and how they have liked using it. It appears to be a pretty good successor to the D300 line, so im not sure there is any reason NOT to get one in the next few weeks instead of continuing to wait for a D400.
Don't get me wrong, the D300 has been a great performing camera, but I am ready for something a little newer Tech-wise.
we drove down to Tampa last night to shoot a wedding today and I have really been thinking of putting some of the proceeds towards a new camera.
It is looking like after putting new tires on both our cars, and without cutting into any bill money, I can budget about $2000 for new stuff.
we are pretty well set on fast zooms and primes, so i was thinking of getting a D7100. I resisted the urge for a D7000 because i really liked the AF system in the D300, and the D7100 has it, along with the newer sensor and other new tech goodies. not to mention much better ISO performance than the D300, which will be a plus.
I know I know...I HAVE briefly considered a D600, but in all reality, its just not necessary. we would lose a lens or two that are DX, we are really fine with a crop frame camera, and i kinda want to pick up another SB700 or two, (somehow we ended up with more light stands than lights, and while we don't USUALLY need more than the 3 speedlights we already have, i like having backups) and maybe a few softboxes.
Ive been reading reviews on the D7100 and it seems to be a pretty impressive camera and a solid performer. I would love to hear from anyone here that already has one, and how they have liked using it. It appears to be a pretty good successor to the D300 line, so im not sure there is any reason NOT to get one in the next few weeks instead of continuing to wait for a D400.