My reasons for the move:
- The case is a little bit bigger and fits perfectly in your hand. When D5100 me did after a few hours hurt your fingers, because they did not have enough space. This is now no longer the case. In addition, it feels significantly higher quality.
- The two dials can adapt more quickly and easily, the aperture and ISO (I photograph mostly in A mode).
- Very useful is the extra dial when changing from single, continuous shooting (in two speeds low and high), Quiet, self-timer and Mup (mirror lockup). This saves a transition to the menu and goes much faster. Especially for the change of frame in Mup I am very grateful in macro photography.
- Also else can you quickly to many functions with a single keystroke dial access (autofocus, AF mode, metering, white balance).
- Autofocus with its 51 points is a dream. He is very fast and accurate and works well even in low light conditions, as the little sister had problems.
- The shoulder display facilitates a work very. It has all the important information at hand clearly at a glance, without having to turn on the display. This is accompanied by a nearly twice as long battery life.
- The viewfinder is very nice bright and large, covers 100% of the image field from. In addition, grid lines can also be displayed, as well as a spirit level. Very useful and a big advantage to the smaller model.
- 2 SD card slots for separate RAW and JPG writing.
- The 24-megapixel sensor does not deliver in 100% view much better image quality, but the low-light ability has been increased (noise at ISO 3200 about as ISO 1600 with the D5100 and thus well usable) and you still have significantly greater Crop reserves.
- The Preview button is very useful to control the depth of field, thus facilitating the design of image
- The continuous shooting speed is significantly higher
- That the housing is made of magnesium and is protected against environmental influences can, a more trust in the camera and you go sometimes in the rain in front of the door.
- Perfect is the immediate 100% view in playback mode on the OK button.
- Using the built-in flash as a master.
My objectives:
- Sigma 17-70 C: A very good Always plan that can cope with all situations, whether natural, landscape, portrait, and also a bit macro. Of course it is on the short end a little soft in the corners, but for just 400 you get a very good all-rounder. Also, the AF is in my opinion very good. (Yes, there are known problems with the image reproduction, this does not bother me personally, however).
- Micro-Nikkor 40mm f2.8: Very sharp macro lens, especially with the 24-megapixel sensor. Here you will discover new details remained a hidden with the D5100. Especially Eismakros in winter are now quite possible.
- Nikkor 50mm f1.8G: Beautiful portrait and street lens. No problems on the D7100. Af is fine and the imaging performance is top.
- Nikkor 55-200mm 1: 4-5.6 G: With this combination, I'm no longer satisfied, perhaps also due to the increase in claims. Even from the tripod with mirror lockup and remote release me succeed satisfactory recordings. In addition, the VR works mostly against me, without the images sharper. Also, the AF leaves to be desired.
Conclusion:
All in all, I am more than happy with the migration and I do not regret a penny. The improved sensitivity, the settings, the viewfinder and autofocus leave nothing to be desired. The folding screen of the D5100 I miss very rarely, I think it would not fit on the D7100, because it is not very stable and the confidence in the camera reduces, also would have the very good key layout can be changed. Only Wireless module would Nikon still can spendieren.
Enjoy all those who have chosen this great camera.
I hope I could help in the purchase decision and please do not forget to honestly assess whether this review was helpful or not.
