D5100 vs. D7000: Other than manual controls, what other major deficits might one face now that the sensor in the D5100 is the same as the D7000?
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yeah the D5100 is a better deal if you aren't too picky. If it got the same sensor as the D7000 (which it seem) then it is better then the Canon in low light and higher ISO. Well the D7000 vs D5100 6fps vs 4fps: advantage d7000 Fixed screen vs tilt: D5100 Maganisum body vs. plastic: D7000 More manual controls vs menus: D7000 1080p 24fps vs 1080p 30fps: D5100 Sensors: tie (if it is the Sony cmos like the D7000, D3100 used Nikon Cmos) Lenses selection: D7000, the D5100 still lack th ebody motor for older Nikkor lenses. Nikon CLS wireless flash: tie, both have it I not sure if the 3100 does (for speedlight without buying a trigger and using i-ttl off camera). 39 vs 11: D7000, but I only use the single point focusing (like manual on the camera) so no really advantage unless you do thing fully automatic. Or focus and recenter, same thing. All in all the D5100 is a better deal for consumer. For enthusiast the body and control of the D7000 is much better and faster to change settings to get a good shot. The d7000 defaults were soft and designed for portrait. You have to use the submenu to jack up the sharpness and contrast to look vivid on the D7000 to look like the unnatural Canon defaults.
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I would have considered it a starter camera possibly 2-3 years ago..but now since the firmware is at it's highest revision the camera is limited to older SD cards up to 4GB, no further. Those are becoming harder to find. I have gone from a D50 to D80 to a D7000 currently. The D80 or D90 would be good choices to learn on. I hope this helps!!
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I have a Canon T5i, so I don't know about the D7000, nor do I use a remote. Sorry.
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As far as I know it is same sensor and same AF as in a5100. If you are renting why not A7s. It was build for low light stills and videos.
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I can't imagine why not, it has the same body style. But I haven't handled a D700 myself
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I've got the a55 and my brother has the D5100....Both are great. Video is tons better on the a55.
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Yes I have a D5100 also and it works well. Even though it duplicates a few of the functions the D5100 will do on it
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I'm so sorry but I'm not really familiar with D5100. You can try checking on youtube.
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Most likely because the D700 is not in the active line-up of Nikon Cameras. I use the 16-35 with a D700 with no problems. The only other reason I could think of would be that the D700 is beyond having software upgrades and other cameras that will still accept upgrades will pair with the 16-35 in a way that allows the camera to fine tune the focusing of the lens. To get a totally accurate answer though, I would go right to the Nikon site and pose the question there as I am only guessing.
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Well after doing some research I noticed what you mentioned. Also, the battery grip for the D700 states that it increases shutter speeds. Oh well. I'm still going to make the purchase closer to christmas because of the extra batter life and the portrait grip. Those two points were enough to sell me on the product. Thanks for your reply!
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Jim, just a suggestion, a 3100 is definitely not the right upgrade path. the D80 has way more manual controls than either a 3000 or 5000 series camera. Of the newer cameras the 7000 is the only one with more manual controls than a D80. I would suggest your daughter takes some classes and learns more about her camera. A D90 also has better controls than a D80, I have one and love it, but it is being phased out at this point and replaced with the D7000
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As far as I can tell, 1. No low pass filter in front of sensor. In theory the image can be a little shaper but I don't see much of it compare to D5100. 2. Added GPS. But so far this is a big disappointment! It can not lock on to signal quick enough to be useful. 3. Added Wi-Fi. But it require other router/devices to support WPS button/pin. It may or may not be compatible with the equipment you have. If I knew what I know now, I would have upgrade from D5100 to D5300. If I don't already have the D5100 and in the market, I probably will get a D5200.
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The p7100 takes really nice shots in auto mode. However, it is a touch slower than I would like. Granted, I am comparing it do a D7000...
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Yeah the biggest complaint for the SX200IS was the automatic flash every time. I'm gonna wait to see if that has been fixed in the SX210IS before I go ahead an order. Looks like a great improvement in every other area!I'm glad I held out on getting my super-zoom point and shoot! Within the last few weeks Nikon, Fujifilm, Canon, and Panasonic all announced their Spring 2010 models. There are some real good options out there!
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See http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/80400vr.htm and http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/80-400mm.htmThey describe respectively the older one which won't autofocus on your d5100 and the new, more expensive one, which will --- diff abt 1k
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Not the same range. A smaller sensor gives you more telephoto and less wide angle. I am sure there is a conversion somewhere.
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As far as I can tell,1. No low pass filter in front of sensor. In theory the image can be a little shaper but I don't see much of it compare to D5100.2. Added GPS. But so far this is a big disappointment! It can not lock on to signal quick enough to be useful.3. Added Wi-Fi. But it require other router/devices to support WPS button/pin. It may or may not be compatible with the equipment you have.If I knew what I know now, I would have upgrade from D5100 to D5300. If I don't already have the D5100 and in the market, I probably will get a D5200.