Nikon D7100 Hands-On Review (With Cineroid EVF Test) 

Always look forward to your reviews, nice and upbeat and you get your point across in such a pleasant and professional way.

Never heard of you, but I should have. This was an awesome review. It focused on everything I care about. Keep up the great work

Thank you. You really convinced me to go out and buy the 7100. good job and quick video, no useless talking and pauses...

Great video as always guys!

brilliant comprehensive review as always.

Excellent videos, I love watching them and I am happy I stumbled upon them why looking for GX1 reviews. Keep up the awesome work my fellow Canadians.

After watching this review I went ahead and purchased this camera. Thank you Chris and Jordan for your hard work.

Thorough, informative and helpful review, thanks

Great review guys!! Thanks a lot. Usually I wait until the reviews come out before buying a new camera. This time I couldn't resist and I have the D7100 for about a week now. I really really like it compared to my former D7000 and I am glad that you're positive about it too Chris! It sets my mind at ease that I made the right decision! As always, you surpass Digitalrev in every way. Sincere but joyfull to watch! Greetings from Holland! We have about the same weather as you at the moment! ;-)

Spot on review. It's great that you also compared it to the D600 which is what everyone wanted to see. Thanks, a thumbs up from me :-)

Thanks guys! Just what I needed to keep me up longer. I appreciate it lol

Thank you, Chris, for the very helpful review. Most useful is the noise analysis of the high ISO settings. This well presented information greatly helps us understand the trade space as we consider our next upgrade from our current 3000 for nighttime sports photography among other things. Well done young man.

Excellent review Chris. This camera looks like a winner.

Thank you for the comprehensive review. I liked the detailed images and the comparison to the to the full frame camera. I am upgrading from a SONY A65, which interestingly has the same aperture operational limitation as the D7100. I thought it was my photography incompetence that was the problem, but it only turned out to be half of the issue. I already have this camera on order and hope to receive it soon.

your sample pics... the D7100 is sharper than the D600. I would take the D7100 every time over the D600 and its slow autofocus performance. The D7100 is a professional camera. That Toshiba sensor is awesome.

what lens did you use? and how does the EVF benefits and connects on 7100

Which telephoto and wide angle lens should I get with this camera?(Thats quite sharp.) I cant decide.

As always great review! I like the add in of Jordan as well to her some of the behind the scenes tech. You said theres nothing new about the viewfinder. Thats actually the first thing I noticed compared to my d800/d3 (and d7000) the new "color" and the appearance of the digits is so much more modern. And the new LCD! Finally, hoped the d800 would've had one of those. Greetings from Sweden

Truly a superb camera it seems. Thinking to purchase it soon.

you are amazing reviewer! very clear!

Thanks for the review. Very informative and I'm ready to retire my D90. I'm glad I waited for the D7100. Almost got the D7000 before my vacation this past Feb. I just stuck with the D90 on vacation waiting for the D7100 announcement. Thanks again and those video reviews coming.

Hey what lense was you using please or recommend. And what lense for this nikon is good for studio shooting. Thanks for this video

Nice job guys.

2019 calling and reporting the D7100 is *still* impressing folks!

Great Review, I'm going to have to take a closer look at the Nikon d7100.

Well aware that the d7100 is a bit older now as im commenting but as someone who is just stepping into the realm of DSLR cameras and trying to learn more about how to use them right, this video helped me immensely on deciding which camera I should go with and due to the fact that its now 3 years later, It has one hell of a price point.

what camera did you film this D7100 review? Thanks

Great, great review.

Great review, far more informative than digitalrevtv's one on the D7100. This channel and the "‪theartofphotography‬" are my favorite ‪photography‬ channels on RU-vid.

Great video

I like what you're wearing! Very stylish and it suits you! Oh, good review as well :)

Hi, im between NIKON D7100 and SONY A6300, any suggestions?

If I upgrade from a D3100 to a D7100 how big of a difference should I expect in terms of low light performance? For Milky Way time lapse. I can't afford a full-frame

which lens are you using

I always seem to check RU-vid right when you guys upload a video.

bought that camera!Nice video!

Just a heads up to anyone thinking this is a 6 (in dx) or 7 (in 1.3 crop) fps camera. It can shoot that fast but only in 12 bit color. If you want to shoot in 14 bit lossless then you get 5fps in dx mode and 6 fps in 1.3 crop mode. That being said I LOVE my D7100! I just think they should tell you that upfront. Oh, Best review on the D7100 that I've seen. Great Job.

What camera did you guys use to film this review, very very detailed =] and lens combinations?

great video guys, thnx again! : )

I recommend checking out our T4i review from last July, and just pretend that I say T5i instead of T4i every time you hear it. We should re-release the video with voice over dubbing. Thanks for watching. Chris @ The Camera Store TV

Since you have extensively reviewed both D7100 and Panasonic GH3, could you please tell me which one would have better still IQ? I currently own GH3 and have been really tempted to try D7100 but I'm not yet sure whether it is worth to lose feature like swivel touchscreen, wifi, smaller size etc. Please advise.

so can you work around the inability to change aperture for video? Is one able to change the aperture the usual way in photo mode then switch to video mode in order to record video at the desired aperture?

Chris, was waiting for your review on this camera. Thanks guys. Although would have been nice to also include comparison vs. the D7000 as I'm sure a lot if viewers are owners of this camera and are wondering is it worth the upgrade??

Thank you for this review, I just bought the d7100 and was considering the d600 but I think for the things I like to shoot the d7100 will work out just fine.

I can't decide whether I should get this or the Panasonic G7! I'm still not sure I want to shoot mainly video or stills + I dont have a dslr to find out what I enjoy more! The best deal I found for the G7 was a kit for £400 new! The cheapest I found for d7100 was just body for £500. Any thoughts? Should I maybe go for a bit of both and get a canon??

Hey guys would love your help am looking for a decent camera and bird lens. Can't decide between a few . Am curious at new 7d mark 2 with either canon 300f4 with tele 1.4 . Or maybe the newer 100-400 canon. Or the cheaper Nikon d7100 with the newer 80 -400 lens. Combo please help obviously the better length is best for birds. Anyone got any idea or what they use ? The 7d mark 2 looks like a great ad sty stem. And decent buffer.

Is that the latest version of the Nikon 70-200 vr you are using there on the D7100?

@TCSTV - Thanks for another excellent review! I really appreciate the comparo to the D600. I was afraid that there would be a large difference between the two and then I'd have to figure out how to come up with another $800 plus money for new glass. However, for me, the differences are small enough that I'm sure I'll be happy with the D7100 over the D600.

Can we change the bracket button to the ISO command?

I just got hold off D7100. I have noticed moiré when you point you camera toward LCD display. I wondering does this have any effect on night shooting where you have lots of bright lit displays.

really really helpful

The custom WB feature (moving box) is first implemented years ago on Pentax DSLR bodies. On Pentax you can even have the option of measuring within a small box or the full frame of the LCD. Beyond that, you can still do a WB bias setting from the color grid. You may verify my claim on a K30. Thanks for the informational review of the D7100.

What brand is the mono pod with the feet that you were using?

We discussed the video quality in the video. It's very good, better than most of Canon's offerings. The inability to set aperture while in live view is a huge pain for video shooting, however. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

Do you think Sigma F2.8 will give better indoor pictures than the Nikon F3.5. Can this be compensated by making camera ISO adjustments ? How shallower is the depth of field in F2.8 vs F3.5? Please help me to take the right decision. Regards

Isn't aperture control where you chose the aperture, and the camera selects the shutter speed (and maybe ISO)? Then a lens with an aperture ring won't change anything (I have this problem on my Pentax K-5).

How do u fix liveview simulation on the d7100

Which lense are you using with the D7100? How much does it costs? Is it good for a begginer? Thanks. Googd reviews

Does this camera shoot video's ? If so how is the quality ? In your option which is better Nikon or Cannon? I would love to know, thanks.

What lens did Chris use on the D7100 ? 70-200 2.8 or f/4?

Awesome, even though mine basically looks new..the zoom ring is a little stuff and not that smooth. I know a lot of other people that have the 17-55 2.8 have the same problem..it could be due to the weight. But just curious if yours is nice and smooth?

any thoughts on Nikon 7100d Vs. Canon 70d? i'm having a hard time deciding whether i should buy the Nikon or wait for the Canon to come out and then make the choice.

I still shoot with this camera today. Image quality is still competitive. I'm even going to use Sparkocam to livestream with it. (FUN FACT)I watched a video you posted recently sitting on this same rock I do believe.

Which lens is used on this video?

He used the 70-200 F4, 85mm F1.4 and 16-35 F4. All excellent lenses for showing the resolution the D7100 is capable of. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

No, the Nikon cameras do have full manual video exposure. However, to change the aperture you have to exit out of live view, select an aperture and re-enter live view. Shutter speed and ISO are not affected. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

Just for the record >> 'live view exposure control' is done w/ the ISO dial. BUT first, aperture & shutter speed has to be selected. THEN you can live view adjust exposure w/ISO dial..then hit record.

For sports what would you recommend 7D or D7100? Motor sports and surfing.

Well done guys. It looks like they came out with another great camera for the price. The D5100 and 3200 were already pretty good, but I find in my D5100, the focusing speed compared to a higher end camera (7D, 5D Mark III) is just way slower. Not a big issue considering how little it costs, but the 7100 could be a nice upgrade.

Is the 7100 better then the 5500 or the opposite way let me know ease

which dslr i've to buy! canon or Nikon?

More of Jordan's Video Reviews Please.

Hello I would like to know if this nikon d7100 good for beginners/ starters? If I say beginners, I mean LITERALLY just starting in the photography world. No knowledge at all yet. Please help me! :) I need responses :) Thanks!

Great video! QUESTION: I got canon t2i for 3 years now. I am between D600 or D7100 as I cant see anything equal to those from Canon. So is the price difference of D600 enough to make it much better camera or I should go with the 7100? I am going from total newbie slowly to not so newbie and I feel my t2i isnt anough for me now, Thankfully I didnt invest into lenses cause I was waiting to this day to get my first not entrly level SLR and start buying lenses for it. Thanks!!!

Hi, Chris. Love your reviews, I live in UK, and now the price difference between D7100 and D600 is about £300, which one would you recommend to go for?

Regarding to the non aperture control in Live View: Isn't there an firmware update coming to fix that issue?

Awesome! Thank you guys for the great review. It is amazing that D7100 seems to have better moire control in videos than D800, especially thinking about the fact that D7100 has more pixel density and no AA filter. The new OLED display is a pretty nice adding too. I am very impressed by almost everything it delivered, except the lack of aperture control in LV (of course...). One more potential issue would be the buffer size. Do you guys have any comment on that?

I see u haven't reviewed d5200, I use it in India, will it also work in extreme winters of Canada?

At the moment a used Canon 5D mark ll has the same price as Nikon D7100. Which one is better in terms of image and video quality? Do recommend Nikon D600 over 5D mark ll. I do architectural photography.

Wow, just wow, I'm very impressed by this camera. Especially the lack moire moire on the video and photos is very impressing. And that is very important, at least for me(I do lots of videos). I'm seriously thinking to sale my Canon gear...

Please let me know. K-5ii or D7100 and why? Can you do a comparison?

Amazing video, really nice camera! Just one question, in the next video, can you compare the reviewed camera to similarly priced cameras? Like the D7100 vs the 7D or whatever Canon has at this price point.. Thanks.

Thanks for the reply. So even though the 7D is a few years old it's still a strong contender. With decent glass would you think that the picture quality would be much below that of the 7100. No AA filter seems to be the way sensors are heading and seems to give a better shot.

how about pentax k30 / k-5 iis vs d7100 ? which one is better for overall still image functionality and quality.. thx :)

If iso 6400 loss detail..iso 100 too? in proportion?

any problem without the low pass filter ??

im torn between the D5300, D5500 and the D7100? I dont want to spend sooooo much money because its my first DSLR. any help? (Im leaning towards D5300)

So it's worth buying or should I get the D7000 with a good lens ?

I'm trying to decide between the Nikon d7100 and the out Pentax k3? I do not have anything from either system and I want to use the camera outside a lot, so the weather sealing from the k3 comes in handy... I also do like shooting sports but I hear there are people complaining about the Pentax's autofocus abilities. Which one would you recommend? Thanks for your feedback and love your vids! ;)

Another great review. Too bad it's making me want a new camera that I can't afford! I really like the fact that TCS reviews are professional, as well as friendly and light in tone.

1:28 what lens is that ?

It's the 70-200 F4 VR, one of the best lenses Nikon makes! Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

purely on the basis of image quality (color and sharpness) is the d7100 better than the d7000, given the d7000 sensor was one of the best Nikon ever made? also is the 18-105 lens a good lens?

Good morning there, would like your honest opinion bro. sigma 10-20, tamron 10-24, tokina 11-16 and the tokina 12-24.. between the four 3rd party lenses.. which suits me most? i am doing weddings, outdoors/landscaping and a lil bit of video. am using a nikon d7100. thanks :)

would you spend the extra $500 for thee d7100 or just get the d7000 and buy more glass

Hi Chris, Thank you very nice review..i am planning to buy my first DSLR for family use only and my concern is only IQ, color depth.so, could you please rate the IQ for D5100, D5200, D7000 and D7100??? and which one of those you personally recommend regardless the price..thanks

I use a Manfrotto 561BHDV for most of these field shoots. It's one of my favourite things in my kit. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

A great, inexpensive combination is the Nikon D7100 with the Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4. The lens is very sharp and has a smoother focus ring than the Nikon for recording video. You also get a brighter aperture! Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

I tried out the D7100 with my old Sigma lenses, but not all of them work properly. For example D7100 can't read the aperture accurately and is not responsive with my 35-70mm and 75-300mm zoom lenses. It only works well with the mini-wide II 28mm. It also works with the 17-35mm Aspherical AF, yet it won't let me adjust the aperture with the ring on the lens but the dial on the body. I tried all my old Sigma lenses on D600 and D800. Same results. Anyone knows why?

Would this be best for weddings?