Is the Nikon D7100 a Good Choice in 2022? 

The D7100 is still my main shooter and I agree that it's peak DX excellence. It's crazy how often I compare it to modern cameras, and can see that anything I'd gain from getting a new one I can usually compensate my way out of with creativity and just plain knowing the gear. I have shot a lot of fast moving stuff in the dark with it, even had to put down FX cameras and pick it up because it's just plain better, and usually the buffer issue can be solved by not mindlessly firing at everything that moves but letting it breathe a little bit between the action. Sucks but I'll take it until I can afford something that actually replaces it. I found myself annoyed to hell with the ISO noise lately, but then Adobe updated their AI denoise in LR, and suddenly it's less of an issue. Also worth noting is, that not even the D500 or any D7000's that came after it exceeds the 24 MP it brings to the table. It's a great camera and I feel great every single time I outperform with it.

Yes

Thank you Mihai.

A lot of the F mount lenses have been discontinued but you’re right it is a good time to buy. Nikon has been putting them on sale lately.

I also have the D7000 since new, and after looking at 7200/7500 and others, I will pick up a D7100. More AF sensors and other improvements.

Thank you for your comments. Good luck in your search for D80 replacement. The D7100 is a nice upgrade.

Why do I need it sharpen anything

@@unbroken1010 My text wasn't particularly clear. I meant that the camera does not sharpen and trace contours as exaggeratedly as is often the case.

Thank you

Thank you Vincent. Enjoy your 7100 it’s a fine camera.

I agree.

There are only a few differences. The 7200 has a larger buffer which is only important if you are shooting action . It also has better lowlight autofocus, and better battery life. Unless you are shooting in low light or sports and birds in flight I say save some money and go with the 7100. You can put the savings towards a lens.

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Almost any DSLR or Mirrorless camera would be good for food photography. Lighting is very important to make the food look it’s best.

@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 thank you

You are correct. Thanks for watching.

I’ve been interested in doing the same thing, which do you like better for day to day use?

@@dwite3657 Fuji xt1 all day. Better and more affordable upgrade path as well

I would start by checking the firmware is at the latest revision, (1.4), this will mean it has most of the issues sorted out, just note 1.4 may cause some non Nikon lenses not to work if you go that route (hence I still am on 1.3). The lens range will cover most of what you want to do, but its a kit lens so it won't be the best, just an all rounder that will get you into photography. You may find it lacks reach for some subjects like wildlife photography, a 55-300 or a 70-300mm may be an option if you want that extra reach. You want to then just get out and take pictures, get use to the camera to start with, use auto and let it do the hard work. Get an eye for what you like to do, nature, urban, general, astro photography, and then go check out photographers on youtube who will give advice on that area. Then the scary bit begins, taking the camera off auto and really understanding what it does, use the histogram (and get an understanding of it, again plenty of vids on how it works), it will help you with the cameras exposure. Then its just practice, play and experiment with different subjects. You will also need to get to understand the exposure triangle once you take it off auto, how to use shutter and aperture priority, and manual, also don't be afraid to use auto ISO, its one of the settings that is overlooked and can help you out for everyday photography rather than being stuck on ISO 100 😊

Thanks for watching my video.

@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 Thanks for making it!

That price seems high unless it’s the 70-300 4.5-5.6E lens. Is it on EBay?

Yes, but for wedding photography you should have a backup camera. Ideally you would have one camera with a wide angle to normal or short telephoto zoom and the other camera with a 70-200 zoom.

Some noise is normal with a lens that does not have a built in auto focus motor. Which lens do you have?

@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 50mm , and the basic lens that which comes with camera.

@@BothainahIbrahim if it’s the 50mm 1.8D then some noise is normal.

Great deal. Enjoy.

Yes you can, and it does very well. Even any of the kit lenses will work well with it.

Sounds like you got a good deal. Enjoy.

I'm looking at one for I think 250 with 2 lenses. Deciding if it's a deal or not

You can do video on the 7100, but I never have.

Yes, I think so. Especially since you can get one at a good price. Just make sure you check the number of actuation’s. Let me know if you have any other questions.

@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 what do you mean by actuation? The number of times the shutter was fired? If so it's been fired 6000 times and I found one with the 18-125 lens at 420 Euros plus batteries and SD cards

@@poppyfeline2888 Yes, the number of times the shutter was fired. 6,000 is very good. Sounds like a good deal to me.

@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 yeah exactly. Ok I'll buy it then, thanks for the advices

18-125?

I'm going to do the same.

Nice! enjoy. I have a D7000 since new and will be watching for a keeper D7100 also.

@@SS-yt2sq it's a substantial upgrade coz I also owned a D7000, go for it

The lens is very sharp. It’s just not great for low light photography because of the slow maximum aperture.

@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 thanks 😊

Yeah, that’s the only issue I have with it. I’m hoping to get a D500 soon

in jpeg mode you can do up to 50

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Not sure what that could be.

It is , but image quality is better with the D810. But unless you need to print very big the D7100 is fine. Thanks for watching my video.

Sorry for your loss. I would keep the D700 and the 7100. The D700 is a full frame camera, very good for low light conditions. The D7100 has a smaller sensor and is good for wildlife and sports. Both are very good cameras. There is so much more to each of them.

@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 Thank you so much and Thank you for getting back to me I just went out to check my brothers back packs that I have of his and omg I found one more camera that he used it’s a d850 its got this huge long lens on it too and I know nothing about them 😞 😳 He was a photographer here in Tampa Fl I just wish I knew more about these cameras and I don’t even know how to use them or even what to do with all his gear Theres so much of it ! 😳

@@Tricia2023 the D850 is the best of them all. Depending on condition you can probably sell the 850 for $2,000. Check prices on eBay for the final price of each piece that you have.

@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 Wait What ? Are you serious ? Holy moly ! Wow 😮

@@Tricia2023 yes. Look on Ebay

No, the D700 is a full frame (FX over the D7100's DX crop sensor), they are both excellent cameras but the D700 will excel in more areas such as bigger buffer, better low light performance etc. I replaced my D7100 (which I had out only a few weeks ago), with a D750, and that was a vast improvement for what I wanted to do.