Nikon D7100 announcement?

The thinly masked contempt that you and Kerry have for photographers who don't use 'pro' equipment like you is hilarious. So, we assume that D5200 users never print bigger than postcard (Kerry), that they don't seek to own good lenses (Kerry), they don't know how to evaluate what (sic) features will make their images better or not, their thought processes about camera choice amount to reading the specs and one review (you). To them 24MP seems better than their old camera, better than their smartphone, better than their P&S (you).

'Seriously, that's about as much thought that goes into this for many buyers. Give them a choice between a 12MP, 18MP and 24MP camera and they'll choose the 24MP camera every time.' Not like  you, with all your expertise and knowledge, so much of it that Nikon has a duty to make you the 'pro' camera you want, no demand.

Surprisingly enough, more than a few of these people are serious and competent photographers. Here's a little news for you. The majority of photographers have have these contemptible non-pro cameras, and take very good photos with them.

These cameras might not be good enough for you, or just possible, they might be too good.

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Bob