Nikon D7100 24.1 MP DX-Format CMOS Digital -SLR with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 Auto Focus-S DX VR ED Nikkor Lens

I have only had this camera or a week now, but I have to put in a review because it is just that good! Nikon did an excellent job with this camera. I have shot about 500 pictures and different events over the last week and the image clarity and detail is superior to the D3100 and D5100 that I have had in the past. Outside photography is really easy with any camera, so I wanted to do a real comparison to indoor image quality with limited lighting so, I snapped on my 1.8G lens and went inside to shoot an event and I got outstanding results. The depth of color is amazing and the detail in the images were just amazing. Removing the low pass filter helps this camera excel in the low light environment excellent move on Nikon's part. The grain is smaller at identical ISO's compared to the D5100. The camera body is laid out well. They squared things off in comparison to the D5200 thats out now, and changed the LiveView switch over to a button which I like. Everything seems to be just in the right place for my hands. I don't have really large hands so it just works. I did get this camera with the kit lens, since it was immediately available versus the body alone. I must say that I'm impressed with the kit lens. it only goes down to 3.5G at 18mm which isn't bad but if you want to reach out and grab a shot at 105mm your aperture moves up to 5.5 which requires a shutter speed adjustment or ISO boost to get the shot. Fortunately adjustments in manual mode are quick and easy since you have 2 quick adjustment dials, and ISO adjustment is right there at your left finger. I didn't like that the default setting is to see the shot count on the viewfinder versus ISO, but its a quick change in the menu system to make the ISO your default display option. Another awesome feature that was added is the white balance adjustment. Now you can frame up your reference shot, shoot a gray card in that scene, select the gray card in live view and make the WB adjustment right there and save that as one of the presets for the shoot. No more batch editing in Lightroom. Totally awesome!! The only gripe I have on the camera right now, and its not on the camera itself is that Adobe Lightroom hasn't been updated yet to read the RAW files from this camera. I can read them in photoshop but thats a 1 by 1 process and I need to get them into Lightroom so I can do some batch processing. Knowing that shortcoming, I shot RAW+JPEG all week so I could still get them into LR and get the photos out to clients. If you are looking for an excellent camera for DSLR photography and don't want to make the plunge in FX format. This hands down is the best DX format camera on the market PERIOD. Don't look anywhere else. UPDATE: Used the camera to shoot some 1080P video. In manual mode you have full control over the ISO, fStop, and Shutter Speed. Having full control over your exposure for video is awesome. Haven't used a DSLR for video work before, but now I can see why its so popular. You have easier access and control over everything. Its even better than my pro HD camcorder that I own. Can't wait to get outside this spring and see the quality of video with lower ISO's. Had to shoot between 2000-4000 ISO to get good exposure at 4.5g inside with contrasting light and dark areas in the room I was shooting in.

Since retireing, I've become once again interested in photography as a past time and a hobby and find the D7100 meets my needs. Compared to my older 35mm Canon SLRs, the D7100 is so much better, lighter and easier to handle. Images are sharp and beautiful. I've coupled this with Nikons grip for a vertical hold and additional battery. As well as several Nikon lenses. The 10-24mm wide. 35mm prime. 55-200mm tele. And an impulse purchase, the Nikon 85mm prime, just because it's a fine lens and I had to have it. At first, I bought some of the more expensive teles but soon realized I really wanted a lighter weight camera system and the 55-200 on the D7100 met my needs perfectly and was much less expensive. It's my feeling now that a good photo is more about my particular skill as a photographer and less about more expensive glass. The D7100 does require a learning curve, at least for me. But with this camera it really pays off. It's just a joy to use and grow my knowledge with as I try to improve my composition and framing of my shots.

Camera is in amazing shape. Advertised that no batteries including, got those for inexpensive price. Super solid camera, like new. Great price! Will definitely buy from seller again.

As a photographer, I find that every couple of years I need to upgrade cameras to keep up with the rapid advancement of technology. Last year I purchased a Nikon D7100, and immediately fell in love with it. The D7100 is a brilliant 24.1Mp powerhouse that can cover both the basics, to the more advanced camera functions. The shutter speeds span an impressive range, from Bulb to 1/8000. The camera's lowest and highest standard ISO's are 100, and 6,000, but Nikon also has built in high range ISO sensitivities, which can max out at 25,600. The meter features a 2,016 pixel RBG sensor, which does an excellent job for exposure metering. The camera has plenty of uses for both experienced and novice photographers. In my experience with the camera, it has always been best to run the camera on full manual control, unless dealing with active motion shots, such as you would find in sports. As with most dSLR's, there is a level of fall-off for novice photographers, and while this camera shoots well on auto-features, using the camera's adjustable functions will always provide a better picture. One of the other reasons to shoot in full-manual, is that the auto-focus speed is rather slow. If you will be shooting faster shots, using the auto-focus to set the initial focus is alright, but then its best to turn that off so you can maintain a fast shooting speed. This camera's ISO allows it to deal with dark rooms quite well; attaching it with a very low aperture lens, you can essentially take a picture in absolute darkness. The camera is also capable of shooting in 1080HD. The video function allows you to film while also taking stills, a useful feature if you need to check focus, or capture stills to reduce post production work. The downside to filming with the camera, is that the built in microphone is not the strongest receiver. The sound that it records is usually too quiet, and not of the best quality. If you do want to film sound, I suggest attaching a separate, more powerful mic to the camera's easy to reach port. As a nature photographer, I spend a lot of time in the bush without a tripod. The camera is pretty robust, but that also means that it's heavy (about 3lbs with a lens). It can be uncomfortable to hold at odd angles for long periods of time. I like the size and weight, but for someone just stepping into the world of dSLR's, this is something to stay mindful of. The lens (the 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR ED Nikkor Lens), is alright for what it's worth. A good starter lens, but the thing surely isn't perfect. The aperture doesn't go as low as I would like, and the auto-focus is, as I mentioned earlier, a little slow. A good lens will usually cost more than the camera itself, which is why for a start into the world of SLR's, the accompanying Nikkor lens will do until you get your feet wet. The +/- function on the camera are a little confusing, as they are reversed in comparison to previous models. I have been using this camera for over a year now, and I still haven't gotten used to it. A disappointing aspect of the camera that I have noticed, is that the monitor does not do a great job expressing the actual lighting and contrast of a photograph. Often the pictures will appear lighter than they actually are, which can result in some frustrating post-production work. I can't speak for much post-production (which effectively cuts me out of RAW), as I tend to dislike the need for heavy editing. I have little to no experience with Photoshop, and most of my touch-up is done in GIMP. This dislike of post-production work has led me to make great use of the camera's dual memory card storage, which is nice to stuff with a couple of 32g cards and never worry about running out of space. Overall, the camera is an impressive piece of equipment, and I have enjoyed the upgrade from my old p90. Having so many controllable functions means that the camera's shooting capabilities will last much longer, as one progressively learns more about photography. While I wouldn't recommend this camera to someone who has no experience with manual photography, it is an excellent step into the world of digital SLRs.

Just recieved the item in the mail today. I ordered it on the 14th when it first came out and got one day shipping. I ordered it early in the morning so I hoped I'd get it Friday at some point. I didn't though. I had to wait the weekend. But oh well, because this camera is awesome. I've ordered multiple lenses with it but those haven't arrived yet. Will update as they arrive. Even with the 18-105mm lens this thing is awesome. The picture clarity is amazing especially for the price. I work mainly in wildlife photography which means I need accurate and fast autofocus for those quick little animals and flying birds, which is why I deccided on this camera, but haven't got to use it for it yet. I've so far only tested it on my kids in the backyard and on random objects in my house. The autofocus is really fast. I used to have the D300 and the autofocus on the d7100, speed wise, is superior. Also the autofocus in low light is pretty good as well. It will take me a little while to get used to the controls but the possibilities with this thing are really exciting. I can't wait to get it out in the woods and see what it can do. As far as video goes, I don't know. I'm sure I will tamper with it but it isn't the reason I bought it. The double SD slots are also awesome. Not only does it give you a ton more memory but you can alter what each card is used for. I have mine set to RAW/JPEG but can always change it to copy/backup or simply double the memory, which now days can give rediculous results. Get two 128GB SD cards and that will give you 256GB in your camera. That's a computer hardrive! I didn't do that though. I got two 32GB cards which is still a ton of memory. I will try to get out to a local lake tomorrow and take some herp and bird pics and post the results. First impressions, I really see a ton of potential in this camera and I am excited to see what it can do. Especially when my other lenses come in. By the way, the other lenses are the 85mm micro and the 55-300mm.

I upgraded from the D7000 to the D7100 because I wanted more pixels, but if you use JPEG the camera tries to to get rid of noise with processing (even at ISO100) and give you really soft images, if you use RAW you get more pixels allright, but you also get a LOT MORE NOISE, SO FOR ME, UPGRADING FROM THE D7000 HAS BEEN A HUGE WASTE, paid a lot for the same I would have gotten with a d7000. Then another problem, with ISO800 for instance, the D7000 did GREAT with Dynamic Range, but with the D7100 the dynamic range at ISO800 the Dynamic Range Drops to the same of a damn cellphone!!! I just got much better images with the 14MP of the D7000 than with the 24 of the D7100, in everthing else it's practically the same camera.

I've had my D7100 now for 4 days. Its everything I expected from reading the reviews and detailed descriptions before I purchased it. Initial shots are crisp and clear and the performance of the 18-105mm zoom lens is excellent from what I've seen so far. I'm upgrading to a more capable camera from my old D60 that I thoroughly enjoyed using and will keep as an emergency backup, but If I don't ever need it. My D7100 is now my go-to. Functionally this camera has just about all the high-end features I wanted, depth-of-field preview, auto bracketing, and very flexible programming options. Besides having excellent resolution and color rendition, it offers as much or as little control as you desire. I can see a big difference in performance from my D60, and I've only just begun to explore all of the control options. With the 24 MP resolution, I'm glad I didn't waste the extra money going to an FX format model. Also I'm glad to be able to use my beautiful NIKKOR Ai manual-focus non-CPU lenses that have spent the last several years in my camera bag. The ability to program them into the camera's computer and full meter coupling for these classics makes them as useable as they ever were. I also like the lightning fast processing rate and very quite operation of the D7100 even in regular Single or Continuous modes.

The camera was fine but the lens was broke. For 300$ extra the lens should have worked.

Great camera Easy to use Brand new Many add ons Travel friendly Bright Great shots Perfect video shots Great mic

It is a stellar camera and perfect for professional use if you cant or dont want to move to a full frame camera. Having graduated from a measely D3200 to this, I was quite overwhelmed by the level of control it offered. The shooting speeds are very high at 7-FPS for RAW and upto 99 for JPEG (I cant even imagine a situation where Id use that, maybe sports when Im just going burst crazy). The noise levels are considerably lower compared to the D5200 or the D3200 that were available when I bought this. The best part about it are the brilliant 51 point focus system and the full-frame style hardware controls all over the camera that make it a perfect delight to use. My shooting has become truly intuitive and I can use this camera for myriad situations without ever taking my eye off the viewfinder. This truly is a professional/amateur use camera and for hobbysits who have the money to splurge. The build quality is solid. The Commands dials and rings work perfectly. The AF is very nice. AF modes are faster and more intuitive. The level of control you have over your camera functions is fantastic. I just wish it had a dedicated AE lock that I could use for backbutton focus. Another lament is the limited number of options you can dedicate the DoF Review button and the Function button, or tat may just be my ignorance.

this camera came in less than 2 weeks....was well packaged and in tact when it arrived...was as advertised except with no manual or strap as was stated,,,,but not a game changer at all really...quite happy...plus received a nice thank you card and 2 SD cards free....personally I would use this seller again.

Not everyone would recommend the 7100 as the first dslr....but since for me it was more than a passing fascination. ... I decided to go for it at the outset rather than upgrade to another one later. . ...the number of features is quite intimidating for a beginner like me who has just begun to venture out of the auto mode.....but the quality of pictures is mind blowing....not an exaggeration at all from someone who has only used point and shoot till date....writing a technical review is at this point of time is beyond me. ..but I want to convey that I am happy with my purchase because I'm actually beginnig to get close to the kind of images that were always there in my mind's eye but not within my reach when shooting with point and shoots :) The free camera bag and the free lexar 4gb card can be tossed away though as they absolutely don't belong with this camera !

This D7100 looks and feels great. The performance is really great. When I look at the picture taken in this camera, the details are amazing.