D7000 Replacement

racheldistad

i have the 18-55mm vr ii (kit lens), 35mm prime, and the 55-300mm vr. haha, and yes, i've been considering the d5200, funnily enough. just waiting a little longer to decide.

donaldejose

Wait until the D7000 replacement is out and see how it performs at high ISO. Native ISO won't go over 6400 but it may be about two (or even three) stops cleaner than the D3100 (ISO 3200 (or perhaps even ISO 6400)may have about as much noise as ISO-800 on your D3100). Since you like shooting at night in low light the best high ISO performance may be worth the extra cost of a new body. But then, it may not be that much different than the D7000 which would make the D7000 (or a new 5200) your best value. So you are thinking correctly. If you want to take low light portraits consider getting a 50mm or 85mm f1.8. You can save money getting them used and even the older D versions are quite good. I don't have any experience with the D5200 but I see its sensor is slightly better in low light than the D7000 so if low light is your thing you may want to opt for the D5200 over the D7000.

spraynpray

Well, if you want to, you can spend thousands on getting better glass, or, if you are sure you are getting the best out of the D3100, you can go D5200. With your preference of low-light photography, I would go for the D5200 with its newer sensor having better low light performance.

racheldistad

thank you both - you're both mirroring my ideas, as i'm intending to wait and see what the d7000 replacement is before deciding between the 3 cameras, although one thing i'd like to know is whether the 18-105mm vr is more capable then the 18-55mm vr? as i'm thinking of getting a used one.. i'm also leaning towards the d5200 at present..

donaldejose

The newest digital imaging technology is almost always significantly better.

MikeGunter

Hi all,

@racheldistad As to the 18-105mm vice 18-55mm, the additional reach is kind of nice, but then, that reach will only really be useful if you use a fast enough shutter (or tripod/monopod) to avoid the shake you might get with the focal length/f-stop. I'm not suggesting that you don't get it I have both lenses (kit lenses are good, despite the noise you often hear - they are just slow and not weather resistant, and they are encased in plastic), just something to consider if you want to have fast lenses, something you will, in time want to consider.

Another thing to consider in your classes is your process. Since you are studying art, what role does photography play in that process? Are you modeling with the shots you're taking or are you using the shots in some way as the end product? That will help in some way to determine the level of quality of product you need to consider at some point in time for you. It may not be now, as you can learn on virtually anything, but some would argue a student should learn on what he or she is going to use in real life. I don't agree with that. Things change too quickly to tie up investments as a student. ;-)

The D7000 replacement will come when it comes and only god knows when it will be readily available or if it will be buggy. If past performance is any clue, be prepared for disappointment.

I would let others work out any possible faults and used tested equipment.

My best and enjoy your college career,

Mike

racheldistad

yes, that is true.. (again to both); i'm thinking of simply waiting until the summertime, when a) i'll have saved more money, and b) more choice and c) as my d3100 has nothing wrong with it, and works fine.. no real reason to upgrade asap haha. i'm looking more into lenses etc right now but thanks for the help! )

Emcee

Seems like it's coming tonight, and with a metal body too...

PB_PM

Interesting. The rumor says no AA filter, which I find odd. Maybe there will be a D7100 and D7100E (to counter the Pentax K5II AA and non-AA cameras)?

tcole1983

Specs out now...I like. Won't be preordering but sounds like my next camera. Just what I need I think.

tcole1983

*runs off to start digging in the couch for change and looking for stuff to sell* ;-)

ZSChow

Pretty much the same here. Now, should I get the 70-200mm f/2.8 VR I which I was saving for or this??? Decisions decisions.

Paulohn

Is this official already? Just waiting for the reviews. If it is as good as it sounds, I'm buying it!
How much do you expect for the price? Around USD 1200 for the body only is realistic?

jjdarling

I bet it'll be $1399, minimum.

There's currently too much of a gap between the D5200 and the D600 for them to price it at 1200. The massive gap that currently exists makes upgrading to FX (where the $$$ in lenses really is) still too big of a pill to swallow for most.

Just my prediction.

tcole1983

I thought the D600 came in higher then everyone thought it would be. I am going to say around $1400, but that leaves a huge gap in price. I would like it more around $1200, but realistically compared to other prosumer DX bodies I doubt it.

jjdarling

Haha, I take it back. Good job on the prediction @Paulohn

sevencrossing

however they can come out really noisy,

if noise is the only problem, then as spraynpray says, the D5200 is a good low cost option. The D7100 should have better, faster focusing and a better view finder

PB_PM

Nikon is saying that the D7100 uses a different sensor than the D5200 (or D3200), so we'll have to wait and see how it does in terms of noise.

adamz

please continue in the D7100 thread http://forum.nikonrumors.com/discussion/544/d7100#Item_22