Nikon D7100 Review 

As an 'old' retired guy who once dabbled in 35mm film photography with a rudimentary yet fully capable darkroom ... I chose the D7100 a year or two ago with which to enter the realm of digital photography. Absolutely no regrets and I enjoy shooting with this camera every time I take it afield. This l'il beast is *SO* capable it blows my mind and I'm never at a loss to use it. I get others feel the same about their camera(s) of choice which is precisely the point. LUV the D7100, learning as I go, and thoroughly enjoying the experience(s). Cheers for a great review and will very much enjoy learning experientially as well as via tutelage such as is available here. Cheers!

Nine years later and still one of Nikon's finest cameras. A true legend!

This is one of the best all-around reviews I've seen of this camera (or any product). He's articulate, unbiased and communicates in a way that's knowledgable yet easy to understand. Keep up the good work!

Thanks! I've had a D-7100 for a couple of years but still learned some things from your review.

Thanks for explaining the digital rangefinder focusing system, i do use my manual focus lenses and spent all day looking for a more in depth reviews on this feature and you were the only one that even mentioned it ... thanks!

Thanks for the review ! Glad to hear the new sensor worked out on this one. Great News!

Great Review! Not quite a year ago life's circumstances afforded me an opportunity to dip my toe into digital photography after leaving the film/darkroom world in my rear view mirror many, many, years ago. The camera I opted for was a D7100. I continue to use this camera and as of this writing, 4/24/17, it has never let me down. I am enchanted by the results I can attain with such a modestly priced body. Yes, it's 'just' a DX camera yet I find the achievable results, when I do my part, sublime. Thanks for such a thorough and sincere review of 'my' camera. ;) All the Best

Hi Ted, I'm a new-comer here and I have to say that I personally loved this video! As an owner of this particular camera model, I really loved the way you went into some of the specs. Subscribed! Keep up the good work!

George Clooney talking about photography....great...!

By far the best review I've seen on this camera. I'm waiting for my delivery and can't wait.

I love your channel man, super knowledgable, and really pleasant vibe you put out, so lucky i found your channel, keep it up !

There is no physical possibility for D7100 to change the aperture during video recording. It's dictated by the way camera is constructed. Whenever the mirror is lifted and the sensor is exposed, aperture locks mechanically. To change it, mirror must flip back and you are losing live view. Same for D600. Other than that, a great review.

This is probably one of the best reviews of this camera I have seen. Also, thumbs up for great audio quality.

Great review, great camera. Bought it three weeks ago and I'm completely in love with it.

Excellent review, I have just bought a D7100 so this review will be used several times in the next few months.

Thanks for the great review. Much appreciated as I will be buying this in the next month as a replacement for my D40

Thank you for the amazing review. I usually go to other channels for reviews, but the others either have not even mentioned this camer or the review was crap. This was very well put together and incredibly helpfull for me to make a buying decision. Thanks again!

I thought I broke my lens when I had braketing on. I got my d7100 as an open box from Best buy and love it! I am working on getting a prime lens to add to my collection.

Thanks. I just got a D7100. I am going to enjoy the control it gives me.

I've been shooting with this camera since early 2014, finally going to upgrade to the D850 soon. Going to buy a 24-70 f/2.8 VR lens to go with it. So excited!!

Great job...thanks for uploading. Bought the D7100 as an upgrade from my D90. Sweet camera but still getting used to the features, etc.

Ted is seeing the light and realising it's all about the gear. Respect.

I'm watching this in 2020 and is considering buying it!

This is such a thorough and helpful video! Totally helped me make up my mind about upgrading from my d90 :)

great stuff ,loved the video and just been out and brought my D7100 ...Thank you,

Great review! This will be my very first dslr, and I can't wait to get my hands on it soon!

even your camera reviews are educational, thanks Ted

Nice review. I've been watching a lot of reviews on this camera. Yours is awesome... Just subscribed. Thanks.

Thanks for the review and moving through the features very well.

Great review and tutorial!

Great review.. I've finalised D7100 after watching review.. I was confused between D5300 and D7100.. Thanks!

I'm sure you are in two minds about this Ted. You have worked so hard to promote the ART of photography and I dare say that is why the vast majority of your CURRENT viewers are with you. But I will wager this: this will be one of your most-viewed videos, and you will gain a new audience, some of whom will stay on for more of your art-oriented films. That is good for them and good for you. In the meantime you have delivered a fine review, and you won't lose viewers over the occasional review.

Very informative review. Thank you!

nice review. glad the internal af is included on this and like the locking mech on the selector. :)

Some people just high on lifer guys! I love this review. Thank you.

Very good review. Camera is amazing, I am to get it soon.

The Best Review ever of this camera,... I am glad i subscribed to your channel!!!

Amazing review... I have it for a month now, and it's a great camara

Best review out there ... thanks!

Great review.

I shoot mostly full frame (D610, D750 and D780) ....the last APSC camera that I've owned was the D40 bought this one super mint with 5K clicks at a bargain price and Im super blown away..might as well make this my walk-around camrra with the amazing 35mm DX!

I agree with the tone of most of the posts before mine. Ted, your strength is the "art" and "philosophy" of photography. I believe that is the reason most of us tune in. There are many, many, many reviews of current cameras as they hit the market. PLease do yourself and all of us a favor and stay with your core strengths and beliefs (i.e., the art and philosophy), that is what makes you unique in the interweb world of cameras.

The dial on the back is called a "Command Dial", not "Selector Switch", but I agree, it's an awesome camera.

Very good point. Also, when you are actually taking a photo outside of live view, the aperture doesn't change until you take the photo. You change the setting and then the aperture will close to that setting just as the photo is being taken. That's why you need a preview button to see the effect through the viewfinder.

Very helpful, thank you.

Your videos are much improved by watching at half speed.

Which higher end lens would you recommend?

Hi everyone, I need your help.. I've just purchased a brand new d7100 but I've noticed that the LCD gets noticeably warm while in use.. I don't use it in live view mode ..just for reviewing the pics I just took or for adjusting some menu settings. Now is this normal? or should I send it back for checking?. I would really appreciate ur input. Thanks

Excellent review, which I thank you for! It is actually your review that has pushed me towards the d7001 more than any other review I have seen. I have a d3000 at present, so the d7001 is going to be a really fantastic upgrade for me, as anyone would have to agree. Once again: thank you foe your excellent review :) Cheers!

I might have enjoyed this video, but It's hard to listen to someone who talks like a speed reader. I do have this camera and I had a d7000 .Its a great camera. Hope to see this video again when I can slow it down.

Excellent review....

Great review

Hi Ted, I find that your videos are by far the best videos on photography that I know of. Because of that I fully support this video the same as all the others. Somebody who puts over 130 FREE videos with GREAT content on RU-vid, from which many profitize, should have the right to do a little commercial work as well. In fact, I wouldn't mind if one out of five or ten videos would be of such nature, as long as the others keep the high quality standards that we are used to. Best, Marko

Been drewling for this camera a while now, but damn this review really sold me! Cant wait to get to afford it and buy it :)

Terrific review. I had the D7000 and it was ripped off. Insurance allowed me to replace it with the D7100. Looking for a full frame now. Thanks!

as d300 owner I was surprised by that new bracketing feature

was this Aperture glitch fixed with 1.02 firmware update or no?

I want to buy a camera like this for taking pictures and videos of cars driving by. Would this be good for what i want to do?

Nice review!

Good video.. More detail than most.

the aperture problem in video mode wont be solved with a firmware, because a mechanikal part is missing from the body, not a softwerical part!

hello ted, love your review, great job. on live view for stills in my opinion its great. its good for low light situation, without need to change higher iso and lower f/..I use that live view , its cool. when i need exposure live view , i just go to video mode live view.. that's what i did on my D800E and D7100. sorry for my bad english, i hope u understand what i mean

I think im going to buy!

thanks for prompt reply...but, considering I'm Italian, I dont understand well 'focusing is contrast based' what kind of problem we have with liveview?

Thanks Marko

Thank Ted very helpful

Nice video. one of my favorite features on the D7100 is the Spot White balance. Very easy and convenient. Auto distortion is good but slows down the FPS, plus it only works on Nikkor lenses. I was going to go with the D600 but couldn't justify the extra $800.

Great video thx

Can I make a stupid question? Is possible to see on LCD the live preview before to take a picture? In other words on the reflex camera is possible to see the preview like a normal digital non reflex camera?

My d7100 has problems with viewfinder, tried fixing the diopter but its still blurry. Anyone can help??

awesome 👏🏻

Would this camera be great to use now?

I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of my d7100. I can't help but smile a little when people talk about noise at higher ISO settings. In film days, ISO400 (ASA, then), was fast. It will be interesting to compare the 7100 at high ISO settings vs. some of my old Ektachrome 400 transparencies that were push-processed to 1600. I'm thinking that when I need the speed, the noise isn't going to be as bad as the old days of graininess...

Thanks for the video, very helpful. One question, what type of memory card does it hold?

Is it worth it in 2020 Or there's best alternatives now ?

Nice Review, I own both the D7000 & the D7100, please explain how you configured the (Fn) button to select your non-CPU lens, I have been unable to accomplish this. Thanks

What microphone did you use to record this video? and which camera?

This is an excellent camera I have it as well

What lenses would you recommend for this guys ? For portraits and landscape/ architecture ?

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 you recommend Nikon D600 over 5D mark ll? I do architectural photography.

thank you for detailed review please post some more about other manufacturers like Pentax if its all possible good job keep it up cheersssssssssssssssssssss,,

Quite right,! Just what I was thinking. In fact, even my old D90 has plenty of those features! I wonder if Ted has been using this type of camera lately. Other than that, great presentation of the camera, although lacking novelty. Thanks Ted!

0:18 and 0:26 you say "APC sensor". APS-C as in reference to Advanced Photo System in "Classic" orientation. Cheers

yessir, just got mine c:

Magnesium frame, a mic input, moisture resistant and dual SD slots, lots of pluses. It will be my next cam, currently have a d3100.

great review, this guys looks like the guy from "Hangover"

Great review, could you give me some pointers on video settings. I have kinda played with that with mixed feelings. I have found shooting in 1080i 60fps and using P mode with the shutter speed at 1/60, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

No, it does NOT replace the D7000, Nikon was very clear about that. Both cameras are still in current production a year and a half after the introduction of the D7100 Also he calls it APC, but it is APS-C. I assume he is nervous or in quite a hurry!

FYI if I understand your meaning, I'm pretty sure the 7000 has the focus assist and bracketing (only a 3 shot bracket though). These are not new features. Thanks for you show Ted, really enjoy it.

I totally agree!!! One has to eat in the end of the day ;)

can a youngnou 50mm f1.8 fit it this camera

Fantastic review! #subscribed

I'm trying to upgrade from my old failing Nikon D80. Is the D7100 considered a step up from D80 in quality for Nikon?

how do you auto focus with this camera in movie mode?

Great review but you should put you hands on Pentax K-3 which is, in my opinion at least, greatest APS-C sensored camera you can buy nowdays. Too bad that Pentax donesn't have full-frame.

Handsome man.

Thanks for the video. Can you please provide the name of that lens. I want to buy len for my camera

Great review, it's much appreciated. Don't let the troll comments get you down.

Thanks. I had to get my D7100 replaced because the Stereo Mic was defective. Works good now. FYI for those who may have a microphone problem.

great thanks