D7100?

Petey33 · Jul 19, 2012

I've been thinking a lot about how the D3000 and D5000 had models afterwards, like D3100, D5100, and D3200. Do you think there will be a D7100? If so, what features do you think it will have? I'd love it to have a swivel screen like the D5000 and D5100. I would love to buy one!

What do you guys here think?

KmH · Jul 19, 2012

Yes, I expect there will eventually be a Nikon D7100. I would recommend you don't get your hopes up regarding a swivel screen on a D7100.

fjrabon · Jul 19, 2012

Biggest thing will be the latest, greatest crop sensor and an upgrade to the processor. Definitely an improvement in the speed it can write to the dual memory cards, as that's one of the big complaints you hear a lot from D7000 owners.

Better video, ala the D800.

Sometimes I think the D7000 struggles to decide if it's the ultimate consumer crop frame or if it's a pro grade crop frame. Swivel screens are considered more of a consumer type thing. For example, the D800 doesn't have a swivel screen, and neither does the D4.

Petey33 · Jul 19, 2012

Oh alright. I am just a fan of moving screens, they help with those hard to get angles.

carolinajack · Jul 19, 2012

Funny you mentioned this because I was just researching it today. I couldn't find any specs or anything yet but some people are speculating what we will have seen 3 new DSLRs from Nikon by the end of the year. The 3200 is already out, the D600 people think will be out in the fall. Naturally, it is time for an upgrade for the 7k. I, personally, would expect to see more MPs, better video and probably just the other stuff already mentioned.

I'm not a huge fan of the swivel screen thing, either, but I do like the idea of using one for getting hard shots. I still kind of think it is a consumer idea, though. For me, the video is a consumer thing as well. The 7k is in one of those weird price ranges where some consumers and serious amateurs can afford it but it still seems very viable for pros.

Solarflare · Jul 20, 2012

Petey33 said:
Oh alright. I am just a fan of moving screens, they help with those hard to get angles.

+1

Sadly they are not that popular with the "big people" (i.e. the professionals and people who buy expensive cameras).

And about video, I would just want that they either give us a serious camera that can be used for both pictures and video, or leave the feature out. Right now its more of a gimmick than an actual feature on most cameras, just like lifeview.

I wished they would manage to include phase autofocus on the fotosensor, then all these troubles with lifeview and video would be over. Then again, it would probably also be the death of DSLRs. With high resolution electric viewfinders, the mirror turns superflous.

TonysTouch · Jul 20, 2012

I think the D7000 is, by today's standards, due for an upgrade so I think we can expect the D7100 late this year or early '13. With that being said, we now know that the D600 is getting ready for its announcement. If the price of the D600 is around $1500 like speculated than I do not see a reason to anticipate the release of the D7100. According to the leaked images, the D600 looks to be a FF sensor in a D7000-like body. If priced right, this will be a great camera to transition from DX to FX. I personally see no reason to buy a DX camera if there is a new FF right around the corner for only a couple hundred more.

AaronLLockhart · Jul 20, 2012

Petey33 said:
Oh alright. I am just a fan of moving screens, they help with those hard to get angles.

The d5k has a swivel screen and I have yet to use it. I tried it when I first got the camera, and the AF mode and shutter lag are so slow I felt like I was watching paint dry.

I found it much faster to set your focal length, aim the lens in the direction you want to go without using live view or the viewfinder. In doing this, you will find that your shots are much more accurate to your intended subject than you might think.

Case in point: using the swivel screen and live view to get to tricky angles is a waste of time; literally.

carolinajack · Jul 20, 2012

Now more people I know shoot with DSLRs than I can imagine. A lot of those people just shoot full auto and never take the time to really learn but at least they're taking that small step. Unfortunately, I feel like too many functions are biased toward the amateur consumer. (Note: I am an amateur in every sense of the word but I study and practice at photography and make a concerted effort to improve my skills.)

When my father-in-law found out that I was getting my first DSLR, he kept asking my wife if it shot video; she had no idea and he responded with saying that there is no point in getting a camera that doesn't shoot video. Although I do sometimes use the video that my camera shoots, I would much rather just have a dedicated video camera.

SCraig · Jul 20, 2012

carolinajack said:
Funny you mentioned this because I was just researching it today. I couldn't find any specs or anything yet but some people are speculating what we will have seen 3 new DSLRs from Nikon by the end of the year. The 3200 is already out, the D600 people think will be out in the fall. Naturally, it is time for an upgrade for the 7k. I, personally, would expect to see more MPs, better video and probably just the other stuff already mentioned.

We already have: D4, D800, D3200

ZenNonna · Jul 20, 2012

I must have missed something I don't understand what makes a swivel screen special. I bought a D5100 and returned it for a D7000 cause I hated that swivel screen. It felt like a video camera or something. So what am I missing what do I need to know???

TonysTouch · Jul 20, 2012

ZenNonna said:
I must have missed something I don't understand what makes a swivel screen special. I bought a D5100 and returned it for a D7000 cause I hated that swivel screen. It felt like a video camera or something. So what am I missing what do I need to know???

The D5100 is a consumer product designed for those moving up from point and shoots. Video is a huge component for POS's so it is only natural that they incorporated some nifty video features into the D5100.

I currently own a D5100 and the swivel screen can be a hassle. But there a couple benefits. I only really use the screen for self-family portraits and occasionally video. But once again, these are consumer uses not professional.

There is one thing I love about the swivel screen. You can flip it to protect the screen during travel. But if you like the camera and hate the screen, just leave it facing out and closed and don't touch it. You will forget it is there.

orb9220 · Jul 20, 2012

Yep the biggest negatives for swivel screen for me. 1) When I need it the Sunlight Says No! and washes out the screen. 2) Just another moving part to wear out and break. Or sticking out there where us dumb humans will accidentally do it.

Give me an Optical Viewfinder any day. The Bigger,Brighter the Better.
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Nikanon · Jul 20, 2012

How about a D7100 with Touch Screen??

TonysTouch · Jul 20, 2012

orb9220 said:
Yep the biggest negatives for swivel screen for me. 1) When I need it the Sunlight Says No! and washes out the screen. 2) Just another moving part to wear out and break. Or sticking out there where us dumb humans will accidentally do it.

Give me an Optical Viewfinder any day. The Bigger,Brighter the Better.
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