Nikon D7100 DSLR: New Top-of-the-Line DX-Format Digital Camera Should Intrigue Many Photographers8/12/2020 Mid-February 2013 and here comes Nikon storming into the DSLR marketplace with the new D7100, the next step forward from the D7000, and the pack leader of Nikon DX-format digital cameras. The Nikon D7100 is obviously meant to appeal to photographers at various levels. It replaces the D7000 as the new first choice for many experienced amateurs and even serious enthusiasts who are ready to improve their skills beyond what they’ve learned on entry-level or other mid-level DSLRs. Professionals may find the D7100 to be an excellent second DSLR and the camera’s array of video features and capabilities will no doubt be appealing to many videographers.
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Although its only approximately 40% of the price of the Nikon D800, the company has decided to give the D7100 some of the D800’s technology. Nikon didn’t include an optical low pass filter (OLPF) on the D7100, which is also missing from the D800. The D7100 may have “just” a 24-MP sensor compared to the D800’s 36 megapixels, but photographers will more fully benefit from the high resolution of both sensors without an OLPF.
For videographers, Nikon gave the D7100 a number of video capabilities also found on the D800: output of uncompressed video, view footage on the LCD and an external monitor at the same time and a headphone jack to listen to the audio track. The D7100 is equipped with both built-in stereo microphones as well as a dedicated port for an external stereo mic. Videographers should also be attracted to spot white balance in Live View. Other video specs include 1080p Full-HD at 60/50/30/25/24 fps and 720p at as much as 60p to create professional-looking slow motion.
Nikon has also improved the D7100’s auto-focus system from its predecessor’s specs. The D7100’s 39-point system, with 9 cross-type points has been significantly upgraded on the D7100 to 51 points, 15 cross-type and a center point that operates at f/8. Although the D7100 has the same number of pixels in its RGB metering system as the D7000—2,016—the D7100 has Nikon’s 3D Matrix Metering II. Future testing will determine how much of an asset it is.
The new Nikon D7100 DSLR has been designed with a 1.3x crop mode, which results in a doubling of the focal length of lenses. With this camera, you may not have to buy quite as many lenses to cover most of the focal length range you’ll ever need. Be aware that selecting the 1.3x crop mode decreases the resolution to 15 megapixels, which is still more than adequate for many shooting situations. On the upside, burst mode increases from 6fps to 7fps, plus file sizes are smaller.
Physically, the new D7100’s dimensions are just a tad larger than the D7000 and it weighs just a bit less.
D7000: 5.2” x 4.1” x 3.0” (132mm x 103mm x 77mm), 24.3 oz. (690g)
D7100: 5.3” x 4.2” x 3.0” (135.5mm x 106.5mm x 76mm), 23.8 oz. (675g)
The D7100 has a 3.2-inch LCD and its 1.2-million-dot resolution is greater than found in the D800. The D7100 also includes a new OLED viewfinder with 100% coverage.
Nikon also made sure that the D7100 was ready for the world of connectivity and social media. Use this new DSLR in conjunction with the optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter to transfer images and video to compatible smartphones and tablets. To control this camera remotely, load your mobile device with Nikon’s free Wireless Mobile Utility and you transform either a smartphone or tablet into a Live View monitor.
The Nikon D7100 DX-Format DSLR is available for pre-order from Amazon for $1,196.95, body only, with an anticipated late-March 2013 shipping date.
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Let's face it...
Upgrading from a crop sensor camera to a full frame camera can be a spendy proposition.
For example, my Nikon D850 set me back $3,300. Not everyone has the budget (or the willingness) to spend that much money on a camera body, though.
So the question is, if you want to upgrade to a full frame camera, what's the best option?
If you ask me, there's a strong case to be made for the Nikon D750 being one of the best budget-friendly full frame cameras around.
Nikon D750 Specs
I'll frame my argument for the Nikon D750 camera by starting with its main specifications:
Obviously, the D750 doesn't exactly compete with cameras like the Nikon D850 or the Sony A7R III, but that doesn't mean that it's a slouch in the features or capabilities departments.
The D750's 24-megapixel full frame CMOS sensor is to this day one of the best Nikon ever put in a camera.
The sensor is highly capable, giving you results that have excellent color, sharpness, and detail.
With an expanded ISO that reaches 51,200, you've got plenty of options for shooting in low-light situations.
And while no camera is going to produce noise-free images at 51200, at least you have the option of getting solid results should you find yourself in a situation that warrants pushing the ISO to the max.
The 3.2-inch tilting LCD is big, bright, and offers 1.229-million dots, so you get a highly detailed view of the camera's menu systems and the images you take, even in bright shooting conditions.
Additionally, with a 6.5fps burst shooting rate, you get solid performance for action photos.
Like other Nikon full frame cameras, this one is completely weather-sealed to protect against damage from rain, sleet, dust, and so forth.
The magnesium alloy and carbon fiber body is both strong and durable, while these lightweight materials help keep the D750's weight down to 1.85 pounds.
And like my Nikon D850, the D750 feels great in your hand with an excellent grip that gives the camera a good, solid feel in your hand.
In fact, the D750 has the same weather sealing as the D810, so you know it's a camera that will be durable for the long-term.
Speaking of durable, it's not just the body of the camera that's been designed to last a good, long while.
The shutter mechanism is made of a carbon fiber and Kevlar composite for the ultimate in long-lasting performance.
The shutter has been tested for 150,000 cycles, so you know that unless something catastrophic happens, the D750 will be a reliable companion for years to come.
The autofocus system on the D750 is worth noting as well.
It's got 51 autofocus points, 15 of which are cross-type for greater sensitivity.
When paired with a good lens, the D750's autofocus system is tough to beat, with subjects in sharp detail. Even better, the autofocus system performs quickly and does an excellent job of tracking moving subjects, too.
Nikon D750 Pros and Cons
Given the specifications outlined above, there's a lot to like about this camera:
On top of that, this camera is much less expensive than other full frame cameras, so you can upgrade your kit without having to take out a second mortgage on your house.
In fact, you can get brand new Nikon D750 (body only) for under $1,700, which makes it one of the most affordable full frame cameras on the market today. You can also get a Nikon D750 kit with a 24-120mm lens for just $2,797. That's a steal, too!
Of course, not every camera is perfect, so the D750 does have a few drawbacks:
But, hey, if those are the biggest issues with this camera, its pros definitely outweigh the cons.
For that reason, if I were in a position to get a new full frame camera but didn't have a huge amount of money to spend, the D750 or a D750 kit would certainly be my choice.
It's a rock-solid camera with tons of features, and it's capable enough to grow with you over the years until you're ready to upgrade again.
For even more details about this camera, be sure to check out the video above from Nikon.
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When Nikon introduced the D7100 as the D7000 replacement back in 2013, Nikon shooters rejoiced - and rightfully so.
The D7100 became one of the most popular high-end DSLRs on the market.
And though the D7200 wasn’t as big of an improvement as the D7100 was, it still offers plenty of features that make it a highly sought-after camera for advanced amateurs, enthusiasts, and many pros.
Now that the traditional two-year upgrade cycle is drawing near, we can expect to see the newest version in this line - the D7300 - within a matter of weeks, at least according to all the latest rumors.
The question is, will the D7300 continue to make the necessary improvements to keep this line of cameras relevant?
In this article, we explore the features, pros, and cons of the D7100 and D7200, and offer up some tantalizing details of what could be coming with the D7300.
D7100
When the Nikon D7100 came out in February 2013, it was a home run right out of the gate because it combined the best features of its predecessor, the D7000, and some higher end features borrowed from Nikon’s professional grade D4.
As a top-end APS-C camera, the D7100 offers features that enthusiast photographers can appreciate:
Get the low-down on the D7100’s features and performance in the video above, as Dan Watson gives us an overview of his field test.
Of note is the fact that the 24.1MP CMOS sensor comes without the optical low-pass filter, the first Nikon DSLR to omit it. The result is higher resolution from the sensor, particularly when the camera is paired with a top-end lens.
The D7100’s AF system is another bright spot. With 51 AF points, of which 15 are cross-type, and focusing algorithms from the excellent Nikon D4, the D7100 has top-notch low-light focusing ability, all the way down to -2EV. On the downside, when shooting video or shooting stills in live view, the AF system is painfully slow.
The camera also comes with an Auto ISO feature from the Nikon D800 lets you set the desired minimum shutter speed based on the focal length of the lens, meaning you can select among five settings that shift the ISO towards slower of faster speeds. ISO performance is very good through ISO 1600, and potentially to ISO 6400, especially if shooting in RAW.
The upgraded LCD panel allows you to see the photos you take better as well. The 3.2-inch screen has 1.2 million dots and includes an RGBW display. The addition of white dots means the screen is much brighter for easier use in daytime shooting. It also means the D7100’s LCD can be used at lower power without sacrificing the ability to see the screen well.
With the addition of Wi-Fi capabilities via Nikon’s WU-1a Wi-Fi unit, D7100 owners can easily transfer images to a laptop, tablet, or smartphone for quick sharing or post-processing. The Wi-Fi unit also means users can control the camera using a smartphone.
The D7100 doesn’t just have upgrades for still photographers, either. The video capabilities are greatly expanded, offering 30p, 25p, and 24p recording modes. Furthermore, the D7100 has a built-in stereo microphone with jacks for an external microphone and audio monitoring. Video output is on the soft side, however.
Also for video and still shooters alike is the option to switch out of DX mode and shoot in 1.3x crop mode. Not only does this double the effective focal length of the lens being used, but it allows for 50/60i video recording and 7fps continuous shooting for still photos at 15MP. It’s important to note, however, that the D7100 has a relatively small image buffer which reduces the camera’s burst abilities when shooting in RAW.
Image quality with the D7100 gets good, but not great marks. The images are sharper than the D7100’s less expensive cousin, the D5200, but ultimately the image quality of both cameras is quite similar. However, when in matrix-metering mode, the D7100 creates exposures that are about ⅔ of a stop brighter than the D5200. Focusing is better as well as a result of the improved AF system noted above.
In the end, the upgrades seen in the D7100 make it a great choice for enthusiast photographers. It’s built well, is ergonomically sound, has dual memory card slots, in-camera RAW processing, and 100% viewfinder coverage, among other practical features. With many things in common with Nikon’s full frame cameras, it’s no surprise that the D7100 has been a big hit.
Pros: Excellent sensor, superb low-light performance, weather sealing, and good video shooting capabilities. You can also easily find quality, used D7100 bodies for an excellent price.
Cons: Small image buffer, slow AF in live view and video mode, and soft video output.
The final verdict: This is a great camera for landscape and portrait photographers that need excellent low-light shooting capabilities. However, if you have designs on shooting high-quality video or need to shoot in burst mode in RAW, this camera will disappoint.
D7200
The replacement for the D7100, the Nikon D7200, came out in March, 2015 to much fanfare. Like its predecessor, the D7200 had a lot to live up to given the excellent performance of the D7100 and the D7000 before that.
The D7200 isn’t an enormous departure from the D7100, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing given the quality of the D7100 and it’s robust set of features. That said, the D7200 offered some nice additions to the already high-quality features of the D7100:
For a review of the D7200’s features and how they compare to the D7100, check out the video above with Chris Niccolls of the Camera Store TV.
The D7200’s 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor is just slightly different than its predecessor. In this case, the sensor has a slightly larger pixel count and shows an improved dynamic range as well, with better image quality in the shadowed areas of the image.
When it comes to the D7200’s AF system, it’s a noted improvement over the D7100. It’s a Multi-CAM 3500DX II system with 51 AF points and 15 cross-type like the D7100’s, however, each AF point is sensitive to -3EV compared to -2EV for the D7100. It’s got better subject tracking capabilities as well, making this an improved camera for action shooters, though it still isn’t an ideal camera for sports, wildlife, and other fast shooting genres.
Sensitivity to -3EV means that as good as the D7100 is in low-light shooting situations, the D7200 is even better. In fact, focusing is easier throughout the entire frame because each AF point has improved low-light focusing capabilities.
ISO performance is also expanded, though with a bit of an asterisk. Where the D7100 had an expanded range to ISO 25600, the D7200 lets you go as high as 51200 or 102400. However, those values are for black and white shooting only, considering there is so little color detail at those values.
One feature that’s unchanged from the D7100 is the LCD. Again, we see a 3.2-inch, 1.2M dot RGBW screen with excellent brightness and the capability of functioning at low power.
Wi-Fi capabilities get an upgrade in the D7200 as well. Rather than relying on an external unit as was the case in the D7100, the D7200 has built-in Wi-Fi as well as NFC capabilities. Nikon also incorporates SnapBridge, a wireless image transfer program that also gives you remote control over the camera.
Video gets a boost in the D7200 as well, with 60p shooting now available, if only in the 1.3x crop shooting mode. Though that’s an improvement over the D7100, other models from competing brands offer much more in the way of video capabilities. For example, the AF system isn’t as quick when shooting video when compared to the D7200’s competitors like the Canon 70D.
As good as the preceding features are, the biggest improvement of the D7200 over the D7100 is the buffer. As noted in the D7100 review, the buffer is tiny, preventing shoots from continuously shooting with much speed, especially in RAW.
Now, that issue has been resolved with a much-improved buffer: Shoot over 100 JPEGs or 27 12-bit compressed RAW images quickly and easily. The frame rate stands at 6fps, though that can be extended to 7fps when shooting in 1.3x crop mode.
When it comes to image quality, the D7200 performs as you’d expect based on the results of images taken with the D7100 and the D7000 before that. Whether you shoot in JPEG or RAW, you’ll find little noise, an excellent dynamic range, and superb details.
Like the D7100, the D7200 is a feature-packed camera ideal for enthusiast photographers. D7100 owners will appreciate the familiar build and ergonomics, but enjoy the many upgrades over previous models, most notably the improved buffer, better AF performance, and expanded weatherproofing.
Pros: Top-of-the-line image quality, fantastic ISO performance, much-improved battery life, and an image buffer that far outpaces the D7100’s.
Cons: Still lags in the video department, poor live view AF performance, and no ability to control aperture when shooting in live view.
The final verdict: The D7200 isn’t a groundbreaking camera by any means, but the improvements made to it continue the tradition of the D7000 and D7100 as being a prime choice for still shooters that seek superb low-light performance. Though video capabilities are improved, the D7200 still lags behind other similarly priced cameras.
D7300
Judging from the release schedule of previous models (spring 2013, spring 2015), we can reasonably assume that the D7300 will be released this spring (although some rumors point to a 2018 release date).
That’s just conjecture, however, as there is no firm word from Nikon on a release date just yet.
Bearing that in mind, the rumor mill is certainly in full swing with the D7300. Based on past decisions by Nikon and current features on the D7200, it’s assumed that the D7300 will have features similar to those listed below:
Many of these specs are reasonable to assume based on what’s currently available in the D7200.
Take the sensor, for instance. The D7200’s 24.2MP CMOS sensor will likely be a hold over for the D7300 at the very least, but Nikon might elect to opt for a whole new sensor, which it’s safe to say would have a larger megapixel count.
As far as image processing goes, the D7200’s Expeed 4 processor should see an upgrade to Expeed 5, which would allow for the better ISO performance and 4K video capabilities noted above.
Another interesting possibility is the notion that the D7300 might inherit a few features from the Nikon D500 (shown above).
This includes its amazing 153-point AF system (although there is some argument about this). The Multi-CAM 20K AF system would be a good improvement for this line of cameras, though the D7200’s AF system, which is a Multi-CAM 3500 II DX with 51 AF points, is outstanding. In the video above, Matt from the Art of the Image explores these and other D500 specs that might find their way into the D7300.
Given that the D7100 and D7200 are about the same size, we can assume that the D7300 will be similarly sized with the same excellent ergonomics as its predecessors.
Based on these rumored specs, I’d say that Nikon is setting the D7300 up to be a phenomenal camera that continues the excellent performance of this prosumer line of cameras.
We’ll just have to wait and see what Nikon’s official word is on this camera, which will hopefully be in the very near future!
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If you've been at this photography thing for a while and you're considering an upgrade to a semi-professional camera, there's certainly plenty of choices out there.
For those of you that shoot with Nikon (and for those of you that might want to switch from another manufacturer), there's two mid-range cameras you might consider as your next camera body: the Nikon D7500 or the Nikon D750.
Naturally, both being Nikons, they have some shared benefits and some shared detriments as well.
Likewise, there are some similarities between the two that might make it tough to make a decision. There are also some glaring differences.
Let's take a closer look at these cameras to help you decide which one might be best for you.
Essential Specs: Nikon D7500
Announced earlier this month, the Nikon D7500 replaced the D7200, and features plenty of specifications that should make an experienced photographer take note and we also did Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D7200:
Essential Specs: Nikon D750
Announced in the fall of 2014, the Nikon D750 isn't as new as the D7500, but as a full frame camera, it comes with specs that still make it competitive for Nikon shooters' attention:
Head-to-Head: Common Features
As you can see in the brief specifications above, both the D7500 and the D750 share many commonalities.
Both are weather-sealed, so you can shoot in adverse conditions without worry of what'll happen to your camera. Both also have top LCD panels for quickly viewing and setting your camera settings, as seen on the D7500 above.
Other commonalities include a microphone port and a headphone port for videography, time lapse recording, AE bracketing for overcoming difficult lighting situations, and a shutter life of around 150,000 cycles.
There are other common features, but with enough of a difference between the models to warrant mention.
For example, both are Wi-Fi enabled for easier sharing of photos and videos, though the D7500 also features Bluetooth connectivity and smartphone remote capabilities. With the market heading more and more toward smart cameras, the D7500 is the winner on this front.
Both cameras also have a 3.2-inch tilting LCD for easier viewing, but the D7500 has a touch screen LCD that offers more flexibility and pinpoint control. However, the D750's LCD (shown above) is higher resolution with about 33 percent more dots than the D7500. Which camera wins this battle depends on what you're looking for.
If you want a modern touch screen that enables you to navigate the autofocus system and menu system with greater ease, the D7500 is a better choice. However, if the screen resolution is what you're after, clearly the D750 is the one to beat.
The D7500 has a maximum continuous shooting rate of 8fps to the D750's 6.5fps. Though neither one is especially fast, if action shots are what you're after, that extra 1.5fps could make a significant difference.
Head-to-Head: Major Differences
There are, of course, some significant differences between the D7500 and the D750...
For starters, the D750 is a full frame camera with a 24-megapixel sensor. That means you get improved resolution and better coverage than you do with the D7500's 21-megapixel APS-C sensor. That 14 percent difference in resolution might not sound like much, but if you're in the market to start selling prints, the D750 is the way to go.
The D750's full frame sensor has another advantage too: better depth of field.
Since the size of the camera sensor is one factor in determining depth of field, the D750 gives you more control over how that bokeh looks. If you're planning on taking a lot of portraits, that might be something to consider.
Furthermore, the D750 has a much beefier battery that allows for up to 1,230 shots on a single charge. The D7500 can only muster 950 shots.
Those two features alone might be enough for photographers with designs on entering the professional market to choose the D750.
The D7500 shouldn't be discounted just yet, though.
With a maximum ISO of 164000, the D7500 outpaces the ISO performance of the D750 by more than 3,100 percent. Likewise, the D7500 has a maximum shutter speed of 1/8000 seconds, double that of the D750. Needless to say, those are features that will interest photographers that shoot indoor and outdoor sporting events, wildlife, and other fast-paced subject matter.
Also of interest to photographers that shoot fast subjects is the processing speed of the cameras. The D750 sports an Expeed 4 processor while the D7500 has an upgraded Expeed 5 processor. Again, if speed is what you need, the D7500 is the winner.
Weight is another factor that many photographers consider to be important, and on that measure, the D7500 wins.
As an APS-C camera, the body is smaller, making it 640 grams. The D750 weighs a full 200 grams more. The D7500 is also smaller, with a body that's 5mm narrower, 5mm thinner, and 9mm shorter than the D750.
It's also important to take into consideration the size and weight of the lenses one is likely to use with these cameras. APS-C cameras tend to have lenses that are smaller and lighter, further making the D7500 the better choice if weight is a concern. On the flip side, the higher-end D750 has higher-end glass available, so for a little more weight (and more money), you can get better lenses that produce sharper results.
The Verdict: Which is Best For You?
Though there are plenty of major differences between these two cameras, both offer a lot of photographing power to people of various skill levels and interests.
If you enjoy portraits, both cameras are well-suited to that pursuit, though the D750 wins on the depth of field front and in terms of the resolution the sensor offers for creating large prints.
If you're into something more mobile, like street photography, the D7500 is a better choice simply because of it's smaller form factor and lighter weight.
Sports and wildlife photographers have something to appreciate about both cameras.On the one hand, the D7500 offers faster processing, better ISO range, faster continuous shooting, and double the maximum shutter speed. On the other hand, the D750 is no slouch, and though it's outperformed by the D7500, the full frame sensor, improved lens selection, and better battery life cannot be overlooked.
On the one hand, the D7500 offers faster processing, better ISO range, faster continuous shooting, and double the maximum shutter speed. On the other hand, the D750 is no slouch, and though it's outperformed by the D7500, the full frame sensor, improved lens selection, and better battery life cannot be overlooked.
For landscape enthusiasts, it's a bit of a draw.The crop sensor D7500 gives you more effective focal length out of your lenses, which can be advantageous when you wish to get more intimate shots of landscapes. Likewise, the
The crop sensor D7500 gives you more effective focal length out of your lenses, which can be advantageous when you wish to get more intimate shots of landscapes. Likewise, the 200-gram difference in weight means you can carry the D7500 for longer periods of time with less fatigue.
At the same time, the D750's larger sensor makes creating large prints more likely, and for shooters that like a bulkier body for a feeling that you've got a solid grip, the D750 (shown above) is a good choice. The weather sealing is a crucial feature as well, though the D7500 has weather sealing too.
When it comes down to it, though, the price is likely going to be the overriding factor when choosing between these cameras.
Brand new, the Nikon D7500 body is about $1,250 and the Nikon D750 is around $1,900.
However, since the D750 is a couple of years old, you can find great deals on quality used bodies. In fact, you can find them for well under $1,400, making it an attractive and affordable choice if you want to get into the full frame market without paying new prices.
No matter which of these cameras makes it into your camera bag, there's plenty to like with lots of features that will make getting those fantastic shots you dream of an easier process.
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It may not always be clear why a camera manufacturer, such as Nikon, introduces one model, then a similar one, and later decides to design a third one that is between the other two, in terms of specifications and features. That is what the Nikon D700 DSLR camera represents, however. It’s closer to the D3, but also contains some of the capabilities of the D300. Whether Nikon’s reasoning makes any sense is rather immaterial, since the D700 seems to achieve its ends, which was to be Nikon’s first “compact” professional DSLR and at a more affordable price point (approximately $2,700 body only, compared to $5,200 for the D3, body only).
Read real customer reviews of the Nikon D700 here.
Part 1 of this PhotographyTalk.com article presents some of the D700’s features and functions that make it such an excellent choice. Part 2 includes a few more.
Nikon gave the D700 the same large, high-resolution LCD monitor that is found on the D3 and D300. With approximately 922,000 dots in 1,920 columns by 480 rows, the three-inch screen reproduces extremely detailed images. To dig a bit deeper, all those dots are actually red, green and blue sub-pixels, which are both thinner and packed closer together. When grouped in threes, they become one, full-color pixel. The clarity of the image is truly something to behold, especially in live view and playback modes. Less magnification is required in playback to identify sharpness, focus precision and any digital noise.
Not only are those image qualities easier to recognize, but also the images from the D700 are nothing short of amazing. They appear almost digitally “pure,” and noise is near invisible. The picture quality also provides plenty of flexibility, in terms of precise enhancement of the sharpness, contrast and saturation settings, whether processing occurs in-camera or on a computer. Incredibly, the D700 has approximately five stops of RAW latitude; so extreme highlight detail can be successfully adjusted, even when it appears to be beyond rescuing.
Fortunately, Nikon choose the D700’s ISO function to be more like the D3’s, which means acceptable images, in general, can be shot at a high ISO of 12,800. This is accomplished with very large photo sites on the full-frame sensor and a noise-reduction principle that emphasizes chroma noise more than luminance noise. The Nikon D700’s ISO specification is actually as much as 25,600, which may be pushing it, but it does mean photography is still possible under even lower light conditions.
The D700’s speed is fully competitive with cameras at the same price point. Read/write and buffer times, shutter lag and power on are superior and, the 5 frames-per-second, continuous shooting should be more than satisfactory for most photographers, considering this camera. Eight frames per second are possible, which approaches the D3’s capability, when the optional battery grip is employed, and its large EN-EL 4a or AA batteries. The only negative is 8 fps is not available in DX mode.
Other Minor Flaws
Any other flaws of the Nikon D700 are truly minor, or a trade-off. For instance, the 12-megapixel sensor is probably more than adequate for many photographers; however, some competitors, in the same price range, have almost twice as much resolution. Plus, one of them, the Canon 5D Mark II includes HD video. The average resolution of the D700 is offset by its spectacular speed and ISO range.
The D700’s auto white balance function is somewhat undependable in artificial light and the sharper default tone curve can produce clipped highlights. Using custom white balance and changing the default settings can easily resolve both of these “problems.” Better yet, shoot RAW and forget about them.
Nikon has certainly made its mark in the “compact,” professional DSLR category with the D700. All of its many features and capabilities put it above average to excellent. Add its smaller body profile and price (almost half of the D3) and the Nikon D700 becomes a top-of-the-list choice for many serious enthusiasts and professionals.
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I love landscape photography.
It's always been my passion in this field, and my selection of cameras over the years is testament to that.
I bought a Nikon D800 back in the day. It was a great camera that was perfect for my landscape photography.
Then, I upgraded to a Nikon D810. Again, it seemed like a perfect camera for capturing landscapes (even more so than the D800).
Here's a few reasons why I think the D850 is simply the best camera for landscape photography.
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The Sensor is Second-to-None
Here's the short version of the D850's sensor description - it is the only sensor ever to earn a perfect score from DxO Mark. It is simply unparalleled in terms of the quality of the images it produces.
The longer version of the description is as follows...
At 45.7-megapixels, this sensor isn't exactly a slouch. It's even back-side illuminated, a first for Nikon full frame cameras.
Sure, it doesn't quite meet the resolution of the Canon 5DS and 5DS R (both 50.6-megapixels), but who cares if the quality of the D850's sensor is better?
Besides, the 5-megapixel difference won't have much (if any) impact on your ability to make large prints, which, if you're a landscape photographer, you probably want to do.
Trust me - you won't have any resolution problems when you make large prints of photos taken on a D850.
Learn More:It Has Excellent ISO Performance and Dynamic Range
Given that the D850 sports a back-side illuminated sensor, it's able to create images that are highly resolute and they have improved dynamic range.
When you take a photo of a landscape, you often find that the sky is very bright and the landscape itself is very dark, creating a dynamic range that's simply too much for most cameras to handle.
When I shoot with my D810, I need a graduated ND filter to help even that dynamic range out.
However, when I shoot with my D850, I find that there are occasions when I don't need a graduated ND at all - this camera is that capable.
It's got tremendous ISO performance, too.
As the light fades, I can shoot at ISO 3200 and above with little noise. That allows me to speed up the shutter and shoot handheld deeper into dusk than ever before.
It's ISO range extends from 64 up to 102400, too, though I wouldn't recommend pushing the ISO that high if you've got designs on getting sharp, noise-free prints.
You'll Love the LCD and Viewfinder
The D850 has an excellent LCD screen that's not only touch-enabled, but it's also tilting.
That means when I want to get an ultra low-angle shot (or even a high-angle shot), I don't have to wrench my body around to try to see the LCD.
It's a big screen, too, with 3.2-inches of display area and a whopping 2.35-million dots of resolution. In other words, it's big, bright, and beautiful.
I like the fact that it has a virtual horizon built in as well!
As for the viewfinder, well, it's big and beautiful too.
The D850 lacks a pop-up flash, which means that Nikon could dedicate a little more room to the viewfinder.
As a result, it's got a 0.75x magnification factor, which is the largest of any Nikon camera.
I also appreciate the fact that Nikon thought to add an eyepiece shutter, which helps prevent light leakage during long exposures.
A bonus of not having a pop-up flash is much-improved weather-sealing. That means you can shoot in the rain, sleet, snow, fog, and other elements and worry less about your camera getting damaged and more about the shots you take.
Learn More:Focusing is a Breeze
Yet another great thing about the D850 is that its focusing system is top-notch.
It's got a 153-point autofocus system, 99 of which are of the cross-type variety. That makes getting sharp photos of wildlife and other moving objects in your landscape photos much easier.
Of course, with the larger, brighter LCD, manual focus in Live View is much easier as well.
The display is crisp and the touchscreen function is precise, allowing you to quickly select the focus point and get the shot.
If you give a D850 a test drive before purchasing one, I'm betting that you'll be blown away by its ability to lock focus and track moving objects with ease.
Helping matters is the addition of a multi-directional joystick right above the LCD panel that makes for quick adjustments to which autofocus point is selected.
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Too Many Features to Even List!
Though the features above are awesome for landscape photographers, they aren't the sum total of incredible features that Nikon has packed into this camera.
It's got 7fps burst shooting, 4K video, a buffer that can accommodate 170 12-bit RAW files, built-in focus stacking and focus peaking, and a wireless shutter.
It's also got Nikon's SnapBridge, which gives you wireless control over the camera right from your smartphone.
Additionally, if you're already a Nikon shooter, the D850 will feel familiar in your hands.
With a similar form factor as the D810 - but with a beefier grip - and a similar button layout, you'll be able to pick up the D850 and feel comfortable almost immediately.
If you're in the market for a new camera for your landscape photography, it's hard to go wrong with this rig!
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from https://photographytalkcom.blogspot.com/2020/08/is-nikon-d850-perfect-camera-for.html 1. The Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight is a welcome addition to Nikon's Creative Lighting System, since it is an upgrade of the archived SB-600 and provides budget-conscious photographers with a “little brother” alternative to Nikon’s top-of-the-line flash, the SB-900.
Read real customer reviews of the Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight here.
2. The SB-700 kit includes a soft case, speedlight stand, diffusion dome, incandescent and fluorescent filters and a user's manual
3. All of the SB-700’s features and capabilities are operational when paired with CLS-compatible cameras, which are all Nikon DSLRs, except the D1 series and D100, and the F6 film body. Coolpix models, E8400, E8800, P5000, P5100, P6000 and P7000, will accept the flash, but only limited features are available. There is even less co-functionality when the SB-700 is mounted to non-compatible cameras.
4. The flash head is equipped with the traditional Nikon built-in bounce card and wide panel, which can be used independently or together.
5. The size of the SB-700 is noticeably smaller than the SB-900. Some photographers have welcomed the smaller unit, especially when they are shooting on the move. The SB-900’s heft and weight can become quite a load to carry during a long, hand-held shoot.
6. Not only does the SB-700 flash bounce at 90 degrees above the plane and seven degrees below (with 6 click stops), but also the head rotates horizontally 180 degrees (with 8 click stops).
7. The SB-700 has been designed with an extensive array of controls, no fewer than 9 that operate separately. Nikon actually added two control improvements compared to what is found on the SB-900: A flash mode selector instead of the SB-900’s mode button and an illumination pattern switch as an easier tool than looking for it on the SB-900’s internal menu.
When you compare the controls of the SB-700 to the SB-800, you notice that the power switch has “remote” and “master” settings; the SB-800 offers a basic “on/off” control.
8. Like the SB-900, the SB-700 can serve as a wireless master commander and remote flash, although the SB-700 can only fire two groups of flashes wirelessly compared to the SB-900’s three.
9. The SB-700’s user interface with menus and functions is much easier than the SB-800. For example, to select either the “remote” or “master” settings on the SB-800 required a multi-step process of pushing the “sel” button repeatedly between scrolling through menu options. On either the SB-700 or SB-900, you simply select “remote” or “master” for each separate flash and shoot.
10. The SB-700 has the same brains as the SB-900 either to slow the flash recycle time or to disable itself if the temperature reaches critical mass. Check the thermometer-like display on the rear of the unit to know when you are approaching the overheating limit.
11. Nikon gave the SB-700 the full complement of flash functions, such as slow sync, rear curtain sync, slow rear curtain sync, red eye reduction and red eye reduction slow synch.
12. Some photographers with Nikon Speedlight experience are slightly concerned that the newer units seem a bit less powerful than the older models. For example, the SB-700’s guide number is 92 feet at ISO 100; the SB-600 delivers 98 feet. The SB-900 has a guide number of 111.5, but the discontinued SB-800 is 125.
13. Full-discharge recycling time is very good for the SB-700 at approximately 2.5 seconds. The SB-900 has been tested at two seconds, although its published range is 2.5 to 4.5. By comparison, Canon claims a .01- to 6-second range for its premier 580EX II flash. All these times, however, are affected by the type of batteries used and how much they’ve drained.
14. If you’re a wise consumer and comparison shopper, then you may have concluded that the SB-700 is an excellent choice, especially for the photographer that doesn’t need to pay an extra $100 (approximately) for the few added features and capabilities of the SB-900. If your type of photography includes plenty of wireless flash set-ups, then you’ll appreciate how quickly the SB-700 becomes a reliable master or remote unit.
At approximately $300 to $350, the Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight Flash is still a substantial purchase, but its well worth it, as it may be the only flash unit that many photographers will ever need.
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Now if you know anything at all about me, I am not known as the guy who often climbs to the highest rooftop and shouts to the world, "I LOVE MY ELECTRONIC NIKON SB-900 FLASH!" In fact, even if I was world-renowned for my electronic flash expertise, I could not, in good conscious, shout to the world from the highest rooftop that I love my Nikon camera SB-900 electronic flash, because quite simply I don't believe it is deserving of such a shout.
I do own one, or shall I say, with great humility, I own five of the darn things, but let me be quick to say it is not because of some mad love affair but rather it is because of a combination of impatience and not looking before I leaped.
About a year ago, I decided it was time; time to put away my fears of an electronic flash and simply "go for it!" Needless to say I went for it alright and proceeded to buy 5 Nikon SB-900 Electronic Flashes since I KNEW I would soon be doing all sorts of "tricky, make you stop and scratch your head, kind of flash images and darned if I would be able to execute any of these ideas with a single flash." Well, despite having five Nikon SB-900 Electronic Flashes, I have had most of my greatest adventures with just one of them. I can't say which one, since all five are in the flash case and I just grab one and "go for it", but one thing I have learned in owning these five electronic flashes and it is this: with just one flash, a world of fun and adventure are yours for the taking. It seems everyday, I am discovering something new and a new idea comes to the surface and well, suffice it to say, that is exactly what happened two days ago in this wonderful wintry city of Chicago.
Tom Skilling, weather guru at WGN-TV, was forecasting still yet another "worthy" winter storm and since I missed the last "worthy" winter snowstorm of several weeks ago, (I was in New Zealand, so shed no tears on my behalf!), I was determined to try my hand at being a "little flashy". All I needed was some light snowfall and a willingness to arise before dawn. I had this idea to capture falling snowflakes against the dawn sky that would also include one of my favorite 'naked' trees over at Horner Park, just off Irving Park Blvd.
Now you might be asking yourself-"How is it possible to have a dawn sky of any color when it's snowing?" First of all, I wasn't expecting a clear dawn sky, but the typical grey sky that one gets with snowfall, BUT I also know that at this hour, even a grey sky will record a bluish hue and the bonus on this day was that there was a really small sliver of clear sky on the horizon, somewhere over Lake Michigan, cause I also recorded some subtle magenta near the bottom of my composition.
Okay, so there I was laying in the snow, with my camera mounted on tripod along with the Nikkor 12-24mm set to the focal length of 20mm. With my aperture set to f/5.6, I focused on the tree, and adjusted my shutter speed until a 1/15 second was indicating a correct exposure. All that remained was to fire up the flash in manual exposure mode, setting the flash to f/5.6 at full power AND then setting the zoom of the flash to 105mm. Now why would I set the zoom of the flash to 105mm when I am shooting with my lens at the 20mm focal length? Because I wanted the flash to travel further into the scene with thus illuminating snowflakes that are further away. This in turn created far more depth then if my flash were set to the 20mm focal length. Well, did it work? Seeing is believing and what was most surprising and NOT expected, was the initial reaction of myself and several of my trusted neighbors-at first glance it looks like one of those star-trail time exposures or even a meteor shower. Just another example of having fun with a single flash!
A final note: Stay tuned for another really fun flash tip next week that will also include a really important message on buying a flash system. What I will share with you may surprise if not shock many of you, but suffice it to say, I have a solution for all of you out there who are contemplating the purchase of an electronic flash system! Suffice it to say, it will be news that Nikon and Canon would rather you not learn about!
Although we have snow on the ground today, the season of spring has either arrived or is just around the corner for many of you. Make this spring a season to remember by enrolling in one of our March classes!
All my best
Bryan F Peterson
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from https://photographytalkcom.blogspot.com/2020/08/nothing-wrong-with-being-little-flashy.html With the return to economic stability after World War II, Nippon Kogaku, known as Nikon today, continued to grow into a major international brand, and eventually become one of the leaders in digital photography. (Read Part 1 of this PhotographyTalk.com article for the company’s early history.) As professionals in the U.S. began to use Nikon cameras, many photojournalists relied on the company’s lenses during the Korean War. In fact, they even requested that Nippon Kogaku make lenses specifically designed to fit Leica cameras. The company and its photography products received an additional boost during the 1960s when they became the preferred equipment for photographers with Life, National Geographic and Stern, Germany’s most-popular picture publication. This professional use of Nikon cameras and lenses quickly influenced the amateur, or consumer, market, which started to buy these products.
Nippon Kogaku’s introduction of the world’s first single-lens reflex (SLR) camera during 1959 broke Leica’s dominance of professional-grade cameras. Its parent company didn’t have a SLR until 1964; and, by then, Nikon’s SLR, coupled with the high optical quality of its lenses, was the professional gold standard. During the 1960s, Nippon Kogaku decided not to follow Canon and Minolta into the office-equipment market. These companies concentrated much of their efforts on producing copiers, calculators and similar devices, while Nippon Kogaku brought new photography products to the market. By this time, Nikon was so dominate that the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) wanted its cameras to be the exclusive equipment on the Space Shuttle.
Nippon Kogaku’s competitive advantage was short-lived, however. First, its heavy pursuit of the camera market resulted in two-thirds of its revenues being dependent on photography equipment sales. Then, by the early 1980s, the company and its rivals had done such a good job marketing 35mm-cameras that the world was saturated with them, living little room for additional growth. Even more unexpected and earth shattering was Canon’s introduction of the AE-1 in 1976, which had a semiconductor chip that could automatically control some camera settings. The digital photography age had begun and Nippon Kogaku was not ready. It wasn’t until 1982 that Nippon Kogaku had its first early digital camera, the FG 35mm SLR. That delay provided Canon with the opportunity to grab significant market share from Nikon.
Nippon Kogaku was still a strong and savvy competitor for Canon. Nikon’s One-Touch camera made significant inroads into the low-end market, while its Nikon F-501 and Nikon F-801, which both had an auto-focus feature, earned major camera awards and countered Canon’s growing emergence. Simultaneously, Nippon Kogaku was still a leading designer and manufacturer of non-camera optical technology, including ophthalmology, a laser interferometric X-Y measuring system, semiconductor-production equipment, electronic imaging, digital video for consumers and lenses for high-definition television.
Nippon Kogaku changed its name to Nikon Corporation during 1988, which is when it also decided that electronics and digital technologies were the future, not the many optical products it had manufactured since the first days of the company. All successful companies are able to re-focus their vision and Nikon did so as a major player in the semiconductor market. It didn’t neglect cameras, though, bringing the first underwater auto-focus SLR to the world during 1992, and then developing more cameras for the consumer market, such as the Coolpix compact, which became available during 1997.
With almost half of its revenues coming from semiconductor sales during the late 1990s, Nikon suffered when that market fell. New leadership and major reorganization helped the company to re-defines its goals again. In the new century, it has expanded its reach into the consumer market with a number of compact and “beginner” DSLR cameras and continues to battle with Canon, offering professional-grade cameras and lenses that compare favorable with that competitor and the many others in the market.
According to statistics from the research company IDC, Nikon was third in worldwide digital camera sales during 2010 at 12.6 percent. Canon was first with 19 percent and Sony was second with 17.9 percent. For SLR cameras (or those with interchangeable lenses), Canon also led with 44.5 percent of the market, while Nikon was second with 29.8 percent and Sony third with 11.9 percent.
With the new millennium, it’s clear that the camera industry has changed tremendously since the early days of Nikon, almost 100 years ago. The company is a major global brand in a highly competitive environment and every digital photographer looks forward to what comes next.
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Last month, I highlighted the performance of the Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S on my trip to Death Valley.
It was a short trip, and the first such excursion I was able to take with this lens. Now that I've had more time to explore its capabilities, I have a more detailed review ready for you.
As I mentioned in my Death Valley article, though many folks have pondered a move to the Nikon Z6 or Nikon Z7, there has been some apprehension about the availability of glass for those cameras.
I'm here to tell you that even though the selection is thin at the moment, this lens and its S-series compatriots are certainly more than make up for it with quality.
Let's get to the Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S review!
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Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S Specs
Since this is the first ultra-wide lens for Z-series cameras (and it will be the only one for about another year), it was met with universal interest.
It had a lot to live up to given that the image quality of its predecessors in the S-line of lenses has been nothing short of impeccable.
I'll get into the image quality later in this review, but for now, let's have a look at some of this lens's noteworthy specs:
Many of these specs are self-explanatory, but there are a couple of things I'd like to point out.
First, note that this lens takes a standard 82mm filter. That's because there's not a huge, bulbous glass element on the front of the lens like the 14-24mm f/2.8.
Second, not only is the mount on this lens metal, but the lens is also weather and dust-sealed, so it's durable and up to the challenge of shooting in adverse conditions.
Other features worth noting are a near-silent AF-P stepper motor, a minimum focusing distance of 11 inches, and a viewing angle that ranges from 114-degrees to 72-degrees.
Lastly, this lens is miles smaller and lighter-weight than the 14-24mm f/2.8 I've been lugging around for years. Coming in at just 1.07 pounds, it's featherlight.
Get a complete rundown of the features of this lens in the video above by TheSnapChick.
Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S Handling & Build Quality
As far as handling goes, the light weight and smaller form factor make for a pleasant shooting experience.
The lens doesn't weigh you down, nor does it feel overly obstructive, as I have found the 14-24mm f/2.8 to feel at times.
Beyond that, Nikon have done a fantastic job building this lens to improve handling.
In fact, as a long-time Nikon shooter, this feels like a Nikon lens - it's ergonomically spot-on, has familiar construction, and handles well. If you've ever used a Nikon lens before, this one will feel familiar to you.
From a design standpoint, it's sleek and minimal.
There's a single switch that's used to change from autofocus to manual, along with a focus ring and a zoom ring.
Some reviewers have noted that this sleek design is too streamlined, but for me, it's worked beautifully thus far.
It has a locking mechanism that makes the lens shorter when not in use, which gives you a little added room in your camera bag and less surface area to catch on things as you walk around (though it is too easy to unlock the lens inadvertently).
Though the mount is metal, there are many plastic parts on this lens, which at first is a little disconcerting. No one would blame you for wondering if it's actually a durable lens the first time you hold it.
But as you use it, you quickly realize that this is one heck of a well-built lens.
There is no wobble when the lens barrel is extended, its weather and dust-sealing are excellent, and it can tolerate extreme temperatures (at least on the high end, as I learned in Death Valley).
In addition to Death Valley, I've taken this lens to several beaches here in Southern California and no sand has made its way into the lens yet, so I'm impressed on that front!
Having said that, since this is an external zoom lens, I concede that there is always going to be a possibility that a grain or two of sand gets in there and makes zooming a more difficult task.
Likewise, external zoom lenses are more prone to water and dust creeping in. But, at this point, the build of this lens - particularly the seals Nikon used - seem to be more than capable of protecting the delicate internal components of the lens.
By the same token, the fluorine coating on the lens glass makes removing water, smudges, dust, and so forth a much easier task.
Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S Optical Performance
This lens is surprisingly sharp throughout the aperture and zoom range.
Unsurprisingly, it's the least sharp on the edges of the frame at 14mm. Even zooming in to just 16mm improves corner sharpness. It's important to note that the corners are never supremely sharp, but they're never terrible either.
In the center of the frame, this lens really shines. Whether you're at 14mm, 30mm, or somewhere in between, you can expect superb sharpness in the middle, particularly at f/5.6 and f/4. Get more details on the optics of this lens in the video above by The Art of Photography.
Vignetting is fairly significant especially at 14mm, but nothing so bad that it can't be easily corrected in post-processing. Vignetting is present as you zoom in as well, but between 16mm and 30mm, the vignetting is noticeably reduced.
This is true even when using a filter on the lens. So long as the filter has a slim housing, you won't notice any increase in vignetting.
Distortion is high at 14mm - very high, in fact. Distortion is also present at longer focal lengths. But since Adobe has a built-in profile for this lens, you'll likely never see all that distortion.
The issue with this is that Adobe corrects for the distortion by stretching the pixels in the corners of the photo, which makes the corners - which are already not as sharp - even less sharp.
However, for me, this isn't a huge crisis. Yes, the corners are less sharp, but not so much that I would get rid of this lens and never shoot with it again!
From a focusing standpoint, it's hard not to be impressed with this lens's autofocus. It's both fast and virtually silent, and gives you accurate results as well.
In fact, the precision with which it works in Live View and in the viewfinder is quite impressive.
For close-ups, the lens will get you a maximum magnification of 1:6.25 at 30mm, which is good enough to fill the frame on the horizontal axis with a subject that's about 8-10 inches in size.
That's not going to knock anyone's socks off, but this lens was never intended to be used for close-up or macro work anyway.
And while the AF-P motor in the lens makes manual focusing not as easy as it could be, you can still use manual focus and get clear, pinpoint sharpness.
Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S Price
At $1,296.95, this is not exactly a cheap lens, but it's not the most expensive lens in the world either.
As I mentioned earlier, when you first pick up this lens and realize how lightweight it is and how much of it is plastic, you can't help but wonder if it's worth the $1,300 price tag.
But as I've explained above, while this isn't a perfect lens, it's a darn good one - a great one, in fact.
I primarily shoot landscapes, and I've been totally impressed with its handling, build quality, features, and performance in the field thus far.
I picked up this lens from my buddies at Samy's Camera, and they told me that it would be a good fit for my workflow, and they were right.
After a decade of being their customer, they know me, the type of work I do, and what will and won't work for me, and that's worth its weight in gold!
If you shoot with a Nikon Z6 or Z7, and you want to pick up this lens or another S-series lens, do yourself a favor and hit up Samy's for a great deal and excellent service before, during, and after the sale!
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