D7100

[Parry Johnson]

I have sold all my DX cameras, so this is copied from an earlier review:

I hummed and haaed about this body when the D7200 came out. For $800 CDN (2017) with an after-market grip, it was a better choice. Sure, the bigger buffer on the newer camera would be nice, but if you're shooting quick objects, you're likely not going to have the time to go through every RAW image you shoot -- the D7100 keeps up just fine with JPGs, and if you know what you're doing, no one will notice the difference between images shot with either camera. So, if saving money, yet getting the best DX quality, the D7100 is a no-brainer.

 

[photoholiko]

I agree with you, the 7100 is a great camera. I find the scenery and portraits are better than OK.

 

[GarysInSoCal]

Nikon D7200 vs D7100 Comparison: What is new and is it worth upgrading?

Read our detailed comparison of the Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7100 to find out their strengths and weaknesses, and decide which one to choose.

cameradecision.com

Click on the link above... then... scroll down to this comparison block:

Reasons to choose Nikon D7200 over Nikon D7100

In that comparison block, you will find 9 significant reasons why the D7200 is superior to the D7100. One item NOT listed in that comparison is the fact that the D7200 has a more technologically advance image processor, the EXPEED 4... fine-tuned by Nikon to provide superior JPEG images over the D7100... and JPEG is 100% of what I shoot... ;-)

All images here shot with Nikon's EXPEED 4 processor, except for D500 images (EXPEED 5): http://www.viewbug.com/member/selectmodelevents

 

[Supisiche]

https://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-D7200-vs-Nikon-D7100

Click on the link above... then... scroll down to this comparison block:

Reasons to choose Nikon D7200 over Nikon D7100

In that comparison block, you will find 9 significant reasons why the D7200 is superior to the D7100. One item NOT listed in that comparison is the fact that the D7200 has a more technologically advance image processor, the EXPEED 4... fine-tuned by Nikon to provide superior JPEG images over the D7100... and JPEG is 100% of what I shoot... ;-)

All images here shot with Nikon's EXPEED 4 processor, except for D500 images (EXPEED 5): http://www.viewbug.com/member/selectmodelevents

The D7200 has better IQ I believe

 

[GarysInSoCal]

https://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-D7200-vs-Nikon-D7100

Click on the link above... then... scroll down to this comparison block:

Reasons to choose Nikon D7200 over Nikon D7100

In that comparison block, you will find 9 significant reasons why the D7200 is superior to the D7100. One item NOT listed in that comparison is the fact that the D7200 has a more technologically advance image processor, the EXPEED 4... fine-tuned by Nikon to provide superior JPEG images over the D7100... and JPEG is 100% of what I shoot... ;-)

All images here shot with Nikon's EXPEED 4 processor, except for D500 images (EXPEED 5): http://www.viewbug.com/member/selectmodelevents

The D7200 has better IQ I believe

This is true... and that's exactly what more technologically advanced image processors do... provide better IQ. The better dynamic range and low-light performance of the D7200 doesn't hurt it either...

 

[Supisiche]

https://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-D7200-vs-Nikon-D7100

Click on the link above... then... scroll down to this comparison block:

Reasons to choose Nikon D7200 over Nikon D7100

In that comparison block, you will find 9 significant reasons why the D7200 is superior to the D7100. One item NOT listed in that comparison is the fact that the D7200 has a more technologically advance image processor, the EXPEED 4... fine-tuned by Nikon to provide superior JPEG images over the D7100... and JPEG is 100% of what I shoot... ;-)

All images here shot with Nikon's EXPEED 4 processor, except for D500 images (EXPEED 5): http://www.viewbug.com/member/selectmodelevents

The D7200 has better IQ I believe

This is true... and that's exactly what more technologically advanced image processors do... provide better IQ. The better dynamic range and low-light performance of the D7200 doesn't hurt it either...

The D7100 had a banding problem in extreme situations, I think that was fixed or improved with the D7200

 

[BillAngel]

I shoot with a D7100, but this suggestion could apply to either the D7100 or the D7200. Neither camera has an articulating screen, which can be a problem when shooting video. Also, you can't zoom in to check the focus, and adjust it manually, while actually shooting the video. My solution is to mount a cellphone in the camera's hot shoe via a small ball joint, and connect the camera to the cellphone via the camera's HDMI output.

To connect the camera to the cellphone you need a HDMI to USB capture card, which I purchased from Amazon: https://a.co/d/51XVpUP

You will also need a 1 foot HDMI cable: https://a.co/d/dHxQWtQ

You will also need a HDMI to Mini adapter to attach the HDMI cable to the DSLR: https://a.co/d/4tjunc7

And you will also need a USB to USB-C adapter to attach the USB cable from the capture card to the cell phone: https://a.co/d/eeDsL7K

I am using this phone clamp to hold the cellphone: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/joby-griptight-smart/6432683.p?skuId=6432683

I am using this ball joint hot shoe mount to attach the cellphone clamp to the DSLR: https://a.co/d/e57QyJN

I am running a program called USB Camera Pro on my Android cellphone to display the video output from the DSLR. The best settings that I found to use with this app are a resolution of 1920x1080 and a frame rate of 10.0p

As shown in the image I am also using an external microphone to capture better sound quality and suppress wind noise, as I like to shoot the entertainment at outdoor events.

Regards, Bill Angel

Baltimore, Maryland

 

[photoholiko]

I'm no expert on video but wouldn't it be easier to just replace the 7100 with one that has built in flip touch screen? Like a Z.

 

[BillAngel]

I'm no expert on video but wouldn't it be easier to just replace the 7100 with one that has built in flip touch screen? Like a Z.

To go that route would entail purchasing a Z50 and a converter to use my F mount lenses on the Z50. That would result in a much higher cost than what I needed to spend to get the benefits of an adjustable Live View screen on my D7100.

 

[GarysInSoCal]

I'm no expert on video but wouldn't it be easier to just replace the 7100 with one that has built in flip touch screen? Like a Z.

To go that route would entail purchasing a Z50 and a converter to use my F mount lenses on the Z50. That would result in a much higher cost than what I needed to spend to get the benefits of an adjustable Live View screen on my D7100.

You two (Bill and photoholiko) have deviated FAR from the original post. NO WHERE in that original message was 'video' mentioned. A comparison of image quality was the primary focus... thankyouverymuch...

Some D7200 images here, but NO video: http://www.instagram.com/selectmodelevents