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 Review
This camera will allow you to take your photography to the next level. It’s compact and lightweight enough to appeal to enthusiast photographers who want advanced DSLR options. It produces sharp, detail-rich images, and the noise is well-controlled. If you are looking for a DSLR that can deliver high-quality photos on a budget, then this is the right option for you. The full HD video capability is a plus with this camera. The camera offers professional-level control, including continuous autofocus, manual exposure control, a built-in stereo microphone, and an external microphone and headphone jack. It is a great camera for a beginner, but there is a learning curve to it.
Features
The camera offers exciting advancements in image quality for high-resolution DX-format cameras. Nikon specially designed its 24.1-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor without using an optical low-pass filter (OLPF), resulting in the purest, sharpest images using the D7100’s DX-format CMOS sensor. The ISO performance is fantastic at both ends of the spectrum, down to ISO 100 and up to ISO 6400. The intelligence with Expeed 3 and the processing speed are impressive for those who are looking for a lightweight DX-format HD-SLR.
The autofocus system is perfect, as the D7100 uses 51 focus points, including 15 cross-type sensors for detecting both vertical and horizontal contrast variations, to achieve fast, precise focus. The camera is capable of shooting six frames per second continuously for up to 100 shots. A highly accurate 2016-pixel RGB sensor assesses every shot, taking into account brightness, contrast, subject distance, and color, for spot-on auto operations like face priority and full-time autofocus during video capture. You can share your photos immediately whenever you want and wherever you are on a compatible smartphone or tablet, then upload them to the web or send them by email or text. You can even use your smartphone or tablet as a live-view monitor without having the camera in your hand. You can use creativity with the picture control for instant access to the color characteristics of your images. You can even apply artistic Image Effects to both stills and videos in real-time
You can get exceptional cinematic reproduction and quality with full-time autofocus and manual exposure control during video recording, a built-in stereo mic and an external stereo mic jack, headphones, and HDMI jacks. Enjoy the dazzling 1080 videos, slow motion, and time-lapse sequences, and you can even shoot in tight interiors with an ultra-wide-angle view and create perfect shots. The kit includes premium accessories such as a WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter, a Nikon EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery, an MB-D15 Multi-Power Battery Pack, and an ME-1 Stereo Microphone.
Pros
➢ Excellent LCD screen
➢ Accurate and price autofocus
➢ The auto-white balance feature is awesome
➢ 51-point AF system, 15 sensors cross type
➢ Water and dust resistance
➢ Compatible with Nikon’s WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter for Wi-Fi connectivity
➢ Dual SD Card Slots
Cons
➢ Slow Processing Time
➢ Live view use does not allow the aperture to be changed.
➢ The buffer fills after 3 shots when shooting in RAW
➢ The camera is a bit heavy
Our Take
Can be used for every type of photography imaginable. The camera is an impressive piece of equipment and has so many controllable functions. The camera is also capable of shooting in 1080HD. It produces sharp, detailed images, and the noise is well controlled. The grip and feel of the camera are amazing. A durable magnesium alloy body with moisture and dust resistance protects the camera’s internal parts from the elements. Overall a very nice technical camera.