Nikon D7100 24.1 MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR with 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Auto Focus-S DX NIKKOR Zoom Lens

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What a wonderful camera! I shopped for weeks trying to find a camera that wouldnt destroy my bank account, but is higher than a pro-sumer. I think this is a perfect fit. It is a little older and has been officially replace with the 7200, but the WiFi, Bluetooth, and various upgrades did not convince me to spend the extra amount. If the 7100 is any indicator, the 7200 must also be awesome. The kit is well thought through for reasonable portraiture (if you zoom the little lens all the way the look is good) and landscape (if you zoom the little lens to full wide). The long lens is pretty good for wildlife although it could stand to be a little longer. The features are great on this camera and I quickly adapted to use quite a few. Overall I am very happy with this camera and I love to get out and use it.

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I got great pics at two air shows and had been quite happy as it replaced a D-7100 I dropped and destroyed. Today I made sure I had two charged batteries and the PNY Elite 64GB chips I use. Much to my dismay, the camera turned on yet would not take a picture in any mode or setting. Even the video would not work. The mirror would not retract either. I changed batteries, no help. I removed the SD cards, no help. The display on top turns on yet no autofocus action and no way would it take a picture. I now have two bookends that say NIKON D 7100. I was a fool.

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I bought this as a Nikon factory refurbished camera after using a D3300 for several months and realizing that it would not meet my requirements for much longer. The camera is, as far as I can tell, brand new. I am a technically minded person and found the lack of direct access to camera settings via buttons on the D3300 to be frustrating very quickly. The D7100 provides all this and more for a very reasonable price. It isnt as good as the D7200 on paper but there is such a large price difference and in reality youll be at the extremes of photography when you need the improvements that the D7200 provides. So really this is an amazing camera, you have access to a massive library of lenses thanks to the built in focus motor and the refurbished price is not far above a new D3300 or even D5500 - you cant go wrong here.

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I have owned 6 digital cameras; this one puts all,others to shame. It is the most fantastic camera that I have ever used, and the picture quality, at 24 megapixels is breathtaking. I have been taking pictures forever, and have taken thousands of photographs from around the world. It was like starting all over again when I purchased this camera. I had never been able to capture the quality that I am witnessing with this beautiful state of the art piece of equipment. Most reviews wind up giving all kids of comparisons of numbers that pertain to the ISO, shutter speeds, manual verses automatic focus, etc. but I am telling you that the most important feature of any Camera comes down to ease of use, and quality of the pictures taken. You will not be disappointed with this camera. I guarantee you will be repeating the word WOW, over and over when you see the finished product hanging on your wall for all to see.

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While Im hoping Nikon will release a D400, I couldnt resist trying out the new D7100. As a working pro who uses both FX and DX format cameras, my first impressions of the D7100 are very positive. My simple summary is that this camera is a bargain and that those already inclined to own the best the DX camera Nikon sells should get one. Having worked for years with the D300 and the D7000 bodies, my perspective on this one is influenced by what I think is good about those two popular cameras. I hoped that the D7100 would really improve in the areas of autofocus, shadow noise, and overall resolution/acuity. This camera has not disappointed me, and has even a few minor improvements I wasnt expecting. Of first importance, shooters of the D7000 will appreciate the big improvements in AF (you probably know how sketchy that camera is to focus, especially compared to the 51-point standard set by most older/current pro bodies). Its fast, accurate, and doesnt get fooled into moving if you recompose. On single focus mode, it simply acquires and holds where you want. And the tracking AF is on par with Nikons pro standard. This is huge for me, since I love the quality of images the D7000 gives but hate the unreliability of its AF. Acquiring focus in low light seems a bit snappier and more accurate than even the D300. The resolving power of this sensor is unlike any DX camera before it. Because the D7100 doesnt have an anti-aliasing/low-pass filter on its 24 megapixel sensor, I knew it would be able to show a perceptible increase in resolving detail over the older D7000, and again I am glad to report it does - IF you use good glass, stopped down a bit, and process from the RAW files. My test shots captured with the Tokina 11-16 and Nikon 70-200 have blown me away. The acuity when zoomed in is night/day compared to the D7000. However, if you use mediocre glass then the only differences youll notice are larger files and slightly better dynamic range. In DX images, shadow noise has generally appeared too stippled even at lower ISO values, rendering a texture that the FX sensors dont have at the same ISOs. The D7100 has definitely improved this. The texture gradient is more uniform and it reminds me of the D600 in this way. Although I havent done tests above ISO 1600, the shadow textures are more uniform and pleasant (natural?) on skin than the previous DX cameras. Shooters familiar with Nikons pro camera ergonomics will appreciate that the D7100 has added the quick magnification/zoom feature to the `OK button on the rear thumbpad. Its great for snappy, quick inspections at defined zoom ratios to check for focus accuracy. This feature is nonexistent on the D7000 and the D600. I find it very handy and preferable to the +/- buttons. Speaking of the +/- buttons to the left of the LCD, I have no idea why Nikon reversed their positions on this camera. Its a small thing but still annoying. Im still getting used to the new viewfinder display, so the jury is out. The two-shot HDR feature isnt what it should be since it doesnt align the images. Id use the bracketing feature on a tripod and be done with it. I like that theres finally a lock button in the center of the program mode dial to avoid accidental switching, which happens too often on the D7000. The rear LDC screen is slightly larger and also a bit crisper to my eyes. The overall fit/finish is solid and secure. I have big hands so I only wish it was the same form factor as the D800 (hey Nikon, give us a D400 already), but at this price Im not complaining. I wish Nikon could squeeze out better battery performance from their cameras, frankly, and the D7100 hasnt improved upon what has become normal for the past couple years. Sorry, but I dont mess with video so I cannot speak to this. As a still image camera (in the DX format) the D7100 has really set a new standard. Even though Id buy a D400 if it came out tomorrow, theres nothing stopping me from enjoying the D7100 today as the best you can get. I feel that the price is low for what it is and can create. Highly recommended...

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I am using this primarily for sports pics. I shoot 5 frames per second and am doing high school wrestling and volleyball. these are indoor events are not typically the best light. its about as good as it gets without going to a full frame camera. even at ISO 4000 the quality is pretty good. I am not a pro by any means and I do not sell what I shot but I do give them to the parents of the competitors, they all seem to like what has come out of the camera. pretty easy to use and I have just scratched the surface, this camera can do so many things. there is even a soft focus effect that can be used with portraiture... the pics attached came from this camera within the last month.

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Glad that I bought this camera.I was hesitant because I have a d5200. Like so many of us do,I poured over specs,read reviews and comments hear and at the Nikon site. While there are a lot of internal similarities,there is also a notable difference in the construction and the camera layout. The pro-type layout makes changing information easier and faster. Once I learned how to adjust the exposure triangle and grew comfortable the various buttons and there functions,I saw a slight improvement in the quality of my photos. Just this past weekend I was taking some photos in the city and my d7100 fell while I was changing the lens,the battery cover came off and the battery came out .After picking it up and popping the battery and cover back into place I was very pleased when I pressed the shutter button and listed to that click of the mirror (it is durable).I dont think the d5200 would have survived.

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Since I had a Canon w. the speed-lite 430 II external flash, why switch brands, when moving to a DSLR? User Interface. G12 minimized the need to dig through menus will all of its dials & buttons. Canon goofed when they didnt do that with their APS-C sensor cameras. Want buttons & dials? D7100 or some of the Pentax DSLRs, but the later is weak on lens selection. (Want the Tamron 150-600 long telephoto lens. Too bad if you have a Pentax camera.) Any DSLR, just by having a larger sensor, will have better image quality than an advanced P&S (also have the Olympus XZ-1), so why else should you select the D7100 over another DSLR? Full-size optical view finder: See all of your composition, aperture, shutter time, exposure, focus point(s), and if in-focus indicator if you are focusing manually. Plus much less power consumption vs. the Live View on the LCD. Amazing how few DSLRs have a full-size OVF. And you can use it to compose w. the camera turned off. Other pros: Weather-resistant & great Live View on a large LCD display. D7100 has a fantastic auto focus system, and works better in Live View, compared to the OVF for static objects such as macro work & landscapes. OVF rocks for that snowy owl taking off, because its fast response time. Pictures are @ ISO 6400; even ISO 25,400 is not bad. Dynamic range is also excellent, because where I used to used to bracket with the Canon G12, dont have the need to take multiple exposure shots w. the D7100. Lenses & use: Nikon 70-200 f4, which was my first before I wised up & bought a walk-around lens; Nikon 17-55 f2.8. Both were intended for outdoors, but the later does well indoors without the flash. Landscapes are my favorite topic, but have used to the 70-200 to photograph birds. 96%+ shots are with either the monopod or tripod. Always shoot in PASM to create raw files (never .JPGs) processed by DXO Optics Pro; A & M over 98% of the time. (Never tested the scene modes or auto, so dont know if they work.) Cons: Internal flash should be off to the side, not directly over the lens. OVF has an optimum MF indicator; would be nice if Live View had the same. BIG ONE is the tiny buffer, which fills fast ... shooting smaller formats such as .JPGs helps, as does 1.3 crop mode, as well as a fast memory card (e.g. Sandisk Extreme Pro). Not for everyone: Shines would you take the time & getting the settings right, but a lower resolution P&S can do better in a pinch. Recommended accessories: Sandisk Extreme Pro memory cards, extra battery, Lenspen, microfiber cloths, rocket blower, good how-to book ( Mastering the Nikon D7100 , and great lens. Regarding lenses, rent 1st to see its right for you & be prepared to return bad copies when purchasing. Bottom Line: No longer satisfied w. taking snapshots & want to do photography? Great camera to grow into.

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Seeing there are already a ton of technical reviews, Ill just say that this upgrade from a Nikon D5000 was an outstanding choice for me. As a novice photographer, I really appreciate the ability to quickly change shutter, aperture, ISO, image quality, focus mode, etc using simple button/dial combinations. Its so much faster to get what I want, when I want vs. having to drill down into a menu system and losing the moment I was chasing. Its like having keyboard shortcuts for camera modes! Needless to say, the images produced are superb. You can find all the techie stuff in other reviews, but the ability to take shots instantly, re-configure the camera quickly and other options many folks wont use make this a camera a gem. An added bonus is the quick help ? that provides brief descriptions on modes / selections that arent intuitive. I feel Ill be using this camera for a long time!!

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Bought this body only on 17 March 2018 from eDigital via Amazon. In the listing there was no indication that this was NOT a totally new, sealed camera. When it arrived it was poorly packaged and I was afraid that the camera had been damaged in shipment due to the condition of the box. It was just the camera stuck inside a somewhat larger box with no fill/padding and poorly taped. The camera box itself looked shopworn and it was obvious it had been opened many times as the box tabs were worn and scruffy. Inside the box there was none of the usual padding. There was no owners manual in the box, either. Oddly, there were two different sized power cords for the battery charger. - one new and one obviously used. The battery was in a plastic bag but obviously not the original bag as it was too big. At that point I was about to return the camera. I examined the camera body closely and, surprisingly, it looked good. No indications of wear or use. I decided to do the final test, a shutter count to see how many times the camera had been used. Again I was surprised, the shutter count was 1! I did some test shots, checked the mirror lockup and looked at the sensor through a magnifier, and all looked OK. I decided to keep the camera. I have other Nikons and this was for a specific purpose and it would work for that. As to the camera itself, there are many reviews of it and recommendations that this is one of the best Nikon bodies without the unnecessary frills and crap on the updated 7200 or 7500.

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