Nikon D7xxx owners thread

When the d300 was released, there was a lot less models in the range. I thought they were going to bring out 1 camera to replace both the d300 and the d7000, but it doesn't seem to have happened. Which leads to the question, where is the d300 replacement? There was a rumour kicking around that it will be called the d9000.

This looks like a nice camera thought, but there going to find it hard getting people to part with their money.
 
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chrism_scotland said:
I think we'll get a D300s replacement later in the year..... They might as well wait until everyone has bought a D7100 and then do it......
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I have a nagging suspicion that may be true, but it doesnt fit in with nikon's normal way of launching their range from the top down. It has a very good af system and sensor, just the buffer, body and controls that it (appears to) lack from the 300.

Looking at the d600 price drop, it took 6 weeks to drop to current levels. Pencilling in my diary a day in early may to potentially buy one of these
 
Gary Coyle said:
In 14 bit RAW the D7100 has a buffer of 6, the D7000 had 10
In 12 bit RAW the D7100 has a buffer of 10, the D7000 had 15

a 50% drop but need to bear in mind the 50% file size increase which sort of cancels things out
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Wouldnt a 50% increase in size mean a 33% drop in buffer frames?
 
Price difference between the D7100 and D600 is small - I'm looking to purchasing a new Nikon, I was waiting for news about the 7100 but I think for that little bit extra the 600 would be the better choice..
 
rjbell said:
When the d300 was released, there was a lot less models in the range. I thought they were going to bring out 1 camera to replace both the d300 and the d7000, but it doesn't seem to have happened. Which leads to the question, where is the d300 replacement? There was a rumour kinging around that it will be called the d9000.

This looks like a nice camera thought, but there going to find it hard getting people to part with their money.
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Not looking good for a d300s replacement. drom dpreview:-
Significantly, Nikon Europe's presentation of the camera describes the D7100 as the company's 'flagship DX model', and omitted mention of the D300S in the company's DSLR lineup. Certainly, the gap between the D7100 and D600 now leaves little obvious room for a 'D400.'
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the ones "in the know" say a true D300 replacement wont happen because any increase in FPS, ISO performance etc from this D7100 model would take it into FX D800 price territory and the D7100 already has the same AF system.

Really, what could a D400 offer that this D7100 cant apart from a slight increase in FPS
 
I would say this pretty much ends all hope of a new D300 replacement. However looking at the review on techradar has really got me interested and is tempting me to ditch my pair of D7000s for the upgrade in a couple of months.

- Build quality and weather sealing of D300 standard
- 51 point AF with load of cross sensors (should in theory be a big improvement)
- reduced weight
- lock on mode dial (finally)
- much improved video (D5200 apparently has great video so maybe it will be much better)
- Still retains 25,600 ISO and 100% viewfinder
- 1.3DX crop mode, that means you can get approximately an equivalent 120-400 from a 70-200

The list above is pretty much my ideal upgrade from the D7000, I'm not too fussed about the resolution increase as the sensor is still small but all the rest is perfect!
 
Martin.D said:
Price difference between the D7100 and D600 is small - I'm looking to purchasing a new Nikon, I was waiting for news about the 7100 but I think for that little bit extra the 600 would be the better choice..
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The price of D600 new was £1800. Give it a couple of month and the D7100 price might tempt you ;)
 
jacob12_1993 said:
I would say this pretty much ends all hope of a new D300 replacement. However looking at the review on techradar has really got me interested and is tempting me to ditch my pair of D7000s for the upgrade in a couple of months.

- Build quality and weather sealing of D300 standard
- 51 point AF with load of cross sensors (should in theory be a big improvement)
- reduced weight
- lock on mode dial (finally)
- much improved video (D5200 apparently has great video so maybe it will be much better)
- Still retains 25,600 ISO and 100% viewfinder
- 1.3DX crop mode, that means you can get approximately an equivalent 120-400 from a 70-200

The list above is pretty much my ideal upgrade from the D7000, I'm not too fussed about the resolution increase as the sensor is still small but all the rest is perfect!
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I agree. The autofocus system alone is a very nice upgrade. Nikon also says that the sensor is a new one and not the one they used in the D5200. I am interested to see how the high ISO performs?
 
architectfadi said:
I agree. The autofocus system alone is a very nice upgrade. Nikon also says that the sensor is a new one and not the one they used in the D5200. I am interested to see how the high ISO performs?
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Agreed and the ISO on the D7000 is no slouch, I have usable shots at 12,800 ISO which are some if my best work
 
chrism_scotland said:
I think we'll get a D300s replacement later in the year..... They might as well wait until everyone has bought a D7100 and then do it......
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I too would like to see a D300/300s replacement but seeing that they have put their 51point autofocus system in the D7100 I am not sure if we will ever see a D400 / D9000 at all
 
Could even be tempted to ditch my 3rd FX body the D800 and go for this when the price drops to £8-900, been longing for a decent DX body for a long time, D300S was bloody good but ISO above 800 was pretty poor, if this can knock out something between the D700 and D7000 in the ISO department then ill deffo be having one, will give me a reason to buy the Tokina 11-16mm all over again.
 
Gary Coyle said:
Could even be tempted to ditch my 3rd FX body the D800 and go for this when the price drops to £8-900, been longing for a decent DX body for a long time, D300S was bloody good but ISO above 800 was pretty poor, if this can knock out something between the D700 and D7000 in the ISO department then ill deffo be having one, will give me a reason to buy the Tokina 11-16mm all over again.
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Assuming it's the same sensor as the D3200/5200, it should perform quite similarly to the D7000 in the noise stakes but offer better resolution.
 
gad-westy said:
Assuming it's the same sensor as the D3200/5200, it should perform quite similarly to the D7000 in the noise stakes but offer better resolution.
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I thought that the sensors in the D3200 and D5200 are not the same. Nikon also claims that the sensor in the D7100 is a brand new one :thinking:
 
architectfadi said:
I too would like to see a D300/300s replacement but seeing that they have put their 51point autofocus system in the D7100 I am not sure if we will ever see a D400 / D9000 at all
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Yep, I can't see it happening now. I can't really see a price gap in Nikon's line up where it would slot in, maybe priced about the same as a D600 but it might have a limited market.

It seems clear to me that Nikon are really pushing FX hard now. Loads of new budget FX lenses. A 'prosumer' FX body. No sign of a 'pro' DX body.
 
architectfadi said:
I thought that the sensors in the D3200 and D5200 are not the same. Nikon also claims that the sensor in the D7100 is a brand new one :thinking:
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You probably know more than me. My comment was just based on the assumption that Nikon (or whoever makes their sensors, sony?) wouldn't go to the effort of making several different dx 24.1 mp sensors. If that is what they have done, I'd love to know the thinking behind it.
 
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Sony just introduced their new 20mp sensor which I assumed Nikon will use in their new DX camera but obviously they haven't. It seems that Nikon is expanding their sensor sources.
 
I doubt I will think about upgrading to this at anytime in the near future, I have had my D7000 since it was released and can't see the point in an upgrade tbh. I haven't had an issue with the focus, the ISO is perfect for what I do.

There are a few features that look good/useful though
 
gad-westy said:
You probably know more than me. My comment was just based on the assumption that Nikon (or whoever makes their sensors, sony?) wouldn't go to the effort of making several different dx 24.1 mp sensors. If that is what they have done, I'd love to know the thinking behind it.
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I believe it's a new sensor or at least that seems to be how it's getting described.
The have removed the optical low-pass filter which makes it different from all other Nikon SLRs.

"The D7100 employs an image sensor unit designed without an optical low-pass filter to take full advantage of the high resolution achieved by its high pixel count. This image sensor unit maximizes the resolving power of 24.1 megapixels and NIKKOR lenses, bringing sharp, clear rendering of delicate details of your subjects. With this camera, you can shoot high-definition images that retain excellent quality even if trimmed or enlarged."
 
D7100 announced

kenrockwell.com/nikon/d7100.htm
 
I have a D7000 that I am happy with and won't need to upgrade now but I can see myself replacing it with a D7100 when they come on the second hand market for a good price
 
Martin.D said:
Price difference between the D7100 and D600 is small - I'm looking to purchasing a new Nikon, I was waiting for news about the 7100 but I think for that little bit extra the 600 would be the better choice..
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rrp price difference is about 850 which is not small. can't compare a street price to the rrp
 
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