Why Nikon must kill the D7100

[TheLost]

This range has no camera for a street shooter. Or, for that matter, any photographer who wants a prosumer/pro level camera he/she can carry around most of the time.

Sure it does... the smaller size mirror-less D5x000.

Most of the features that are in the D7100.. but in a NEX/Fuji/M43 size body.

What i left out was something like the Df. That thing has no place in the world.

 

[astroNikon]

What i left out was something like the Df. That thing has no place in the world.

Some people would TOTALLY disagree with you about the Df

But not me

 

[sashbar]

This range has no camera for a street shooter. Or, for that matter, any photographer who wants a prosumer/pro level camera he/she can carry around most of the time.

Sure it does... the smaller size mirror-less D5x000.

Most of the features that are in the D7100.. but in a NEX/Fuji/M43 size body.

A prosumer/pro level, small size - and all for just $700 ? Give me a break. Realistically we are looking at $2000+.

 

[TheLost]

This range has no camera for a street shooter. Or, for that matter, any photographer who wants a prosumer/pro level camera he/she can carry around most of the time.

Sure it does... the smaller size mirror-less D5x000.

Most of the features that are in the D7100.. but in a NEX/Fuji/M43 size body.

A prosumer/pro level, small size - and all for just $700 ? Give me a break. Realistically we are looking at $2000+.

Why? A DX 24mp sensor costs ~$50. A mirrorless body has less moving parts and is easier to manufacture. A DX Mirrorless 'high end' street shooter should cost NO MORE then $700.

Do you think Nikon is loosing money selling a Nikon J1 w/lens for $200 on discount? (nope..)

[*edit*]
Im not the only one that thinks so..

Of course, it’s not at all certain that Canon and Nikon can immediately remove their mirrors and push the current (mostly) mirrorless-only players aside, but I think it’s pretty certain that they’ll try. Nikon has already tried once, with limited success once they started discounting. I suspect that just gave them more data on where they need to be with their next iteration (basically US$500-700, DX DSLR-equivalent performance, still F-mount compatible) and what it will cost them in marketing dollars to squeeze in. Canon was more tentative, as if they were really just scouting the territory.

Which Chart is Right? | Sans Mirror — mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras | Thom Hogan

 

[sashbar]

This range has no camera for a street shooter. Or, for that matter, any photographer who wants a prosumer/pro level camera he/she can carry around most of the time.

Sure it does... the smaller size mirror-less D5x000.

Most of the features that are in the D7100.. but in a NEX/Fuji/M43 size body.

A prosumer/pro level, small size - and all for just $700 ? Give me a break. Realistically we are looking at $2000+.

Why? A DX 24mp sensor costs ~$50. A mirrorless body has less moving parts and is easier to manufacture. A DX Mirrorless 'high end' street shooter should cost NO MORE then $700.

Do you think Nikon is loosing money selling a Nikon J1 w/lens for $200 on discount? (nope..)

Yeah, tell it to Leica

 

[ConradM]

I keep seeing this thread at the bottom of the page so it's hard for me not to look. Curious, you guys are basically saying this is the best APSC body currently available.. Why is that?

On paper next to the a77 ii (you knew I was going there) it seems lacking aside from ISO performance. No tilt screen, only 6 fps, no IBIS, only 50 something AF points... am I missing something?

 

[astroNikon]

What I want is a Nikon mirrorless camera (DX or choice of FX sensor) that also accepts my existing Nikon dslr lenses, and AF on them too.

 

[TheFantasticG]

I would love that, astro. That would be great for me on my 2-6 hour macro walks. Easier to keep that steady with less weight fo sho


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[DaPOPO]

That D7100 seems to me, to be a freakin amazing image maker (in the right hands). Based on your OP, sounds like you agree. Is any amount of bokeh worth an extra $1k? Exactly what else would you want from it? It seems the buffer issue is absolutely the only issue (that I can tell) and unless you really are shooting burst all or most of the time, even that should not be much of an issue.

What does a full frame do that the D7100 does not (in terms of image quality) and how well can you tell the difference viewing online or printed?

Let me say I use the D7100 and I get paid for doing portraits part time. I won't say I am the best, but I think attached image speaks volumes to how good the D7100 is with off camera flash and a good understanding of photography. I will use this camera for a few more years at least...

 

[goodguy]

That D7100 seems to me, to be a freakin amazing image maker (in the right hands). Based on your OP, sounds like you agree. Is any amount of bokeh worth an extra $1k? Exactly what else would you want from it? It seems the buffer issue is absolutely the only issue (that I can tell) and unless you really are shooting burst all or most of the time, even that should not be much of an issue.

What does a full frame do that the D7100 does not (in terms of image quality) and how well can you tell the difference viewing online or printed?

Let me say I use the D7100 and I get paid for doing portraits part time. I won't say I am the best, but I think attached image speaks volumes to how good the D7100 is with off camera flash and a good understanding of photography. I will use this camera for a few more years at least...

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Looks like you pretty much proven my point
Nice portrait BTW!

 

[JTPhotography]

Interesting thread. I had a d7000 and now have a d7100. No comparison. The d7000 put out canon-sensor-ish images. The d7100 is awesome. BUT, since I also own a d800, the d7100 will be gone soon and I will be getting a second d800. I don't own any dx lenses. FF is the only way to go.

 

[goodguy]

Interesting thread. I had a d7000 and now have a d7100. No comparison. The d7000 put out canon-sensor-ish images. The d7100 is awesome. BUT, since I also own a d800, the d7100 will be gone soon and I will be getting a second d800. I don't own any dx lenses. FF is the only way to go.

Made that move already myself from my ex-beloved D7100, LOVE my new D750, its a beast!!!
For roughly same price I could have bought the D800, it was tempting but I decided to go with the D750, just don't need the huge files and the upgraded AF system is just wonderful. D800 is a bit more studio for me.
Maybe someday I will have enough to own the D810 and D750, I keep filling the lottery but so far with little success LOL

 

[JTPhotography]

Interesting thread. I had a d7000 and now have a d7100. No comparison. The d7000 put out canon-sensor-ish images. The d7100 is awesome. BUT, since I also own a d800, the d7100 will be gone soon and I will be getting a second d800. I don't own any dx lenses. FF is the only way to go.

Made that move already myself from my ex-beloved D7100, LOVE my new D750, its a beast!!!
For roughly same price I could have bought the D800, it was tempting but I decided to go with the D750, just don't need the huge files and the upgraded AF system is just wonderful. D800 is a bit more studio for me.
Maybe someday I will have enough to own the D810 and D750, I keep filling the lottery but so far with little success LOL

Nice, that d750 is sweet. I'm still thinking about getting one or even a d610 since the deals are so great on them right now, but I know the d800 so well and since i'll be shooting wildlife with it, the extra crop power is nice.

 

[Raj_55555]

I always wonder, whether D3300 will produce the exact same image as D7100 provided everything else is a constant. In this portrait for example, would the image quality differ at all?
Personally I wouldn't get the D3300 due to the lack of the AF motor, but does image quality differ at all, especially when shooting raw, between these two cameras?

 

[JTPhotography]

Yes, 7100 lacks a low pass filter and is sharper.