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[ThePicturesofYou]

Oh Pebbleheed I am so excited for you keep me posted how you like it!!!!! I think you are gonna just love it!!!! ❤️❤️

[TheSeeingEye]

I think if you opted for the D5300 you would be very happy but you would always hanker for the D7100.  Certainly I would.  Either camera is very good indeed but the metering is superior in the D7100.  Technically I believe it would be almost impossible to discern differences between two images of the same scene taken on each camera.

[pebbleheed]

Yep, seems image quality is the same. The 7100 has better focusing and better controls most notably.
I have the 7100 now by the way. I've not opened it yet though.

[pebbleheed]

ok, I've spent about two minutes testing it in the spare room. I LOVE IT!

Not had chance to put it through it's paces yet but it certainly feels more fun than the D5300 which in itself was a great camera.

It's quicker at shooting and focussing which is something I was looking for.

[ThePicturesofYou]

I am so stoked for you!!! Have fun! I ❤️ Mine!!

[pebbleheed]

Thanks. Will do.

[Chrisf]

Don't have the 7100. Only 7000,but I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

[alden]

Don't have the 7100. Only 7000,but I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

It's practically the same camera. I doubt you could see any differences in the images.

[Jerry_]

You have some extra MPs (if that matters), as well as a little more options for movie clips and a slight improvement for focussing. But, indeed, that's it.

[pebbleheed]

Well I'm loving the 7100. A few days in and it feels like a million miles away from the 5300.

Images are pretty much the same, but the 7100 is a much more enjoyable experience to use and the controls are awesome. It also certainly has a noticeably better focusing system.

The 5300 was great, the 7100 is certainly better though. It's not as easy to pick up and just use, but with a little practice the extra control and options are very much appreciated.

[alden]

Well I'm loving the 7100. A few days in and it feels like a million miles away from the 5300.

Images are pretty much the same, but the 7100 is a much more enjoyable experience to use and the controls are awesome. It also certainly has a noticeably better focusing system.

The 5300 was great, the 7100 is certainly better though. It's not as easy to pick up and just use, but with a little practice the extra control and options are very much appreciated.

Once you get used to it, it's very easy to just pick up and use. Just leave it set on P or A when you turn it off, so if you need to grab it fast and shoot you will get decent exposures. I have my U1 setting on auto ISO, 100-6400, shutter speed no lower than 1/100, and I usually just leave it like that.

[pebbleheed]

I think I've got to grips with it now. Spent a few hours fiddling and reading the manual. First camera I've had to do that with but I have it how I want it now.

Good idea with P or A. I'll leave it on P for now when off just in case until I've had a few more days practice with it.

Love that level indicator on the viewfinder too.

[ThePicturesofYou]

I had a little fun with mine last night, this is the new Linq that is going up in Vegas.... LOVE my 7100!!!

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[Jerry_]

Sounds (and looks) like you are having good opportunities for photosubjects in Vegas, Nicole. Nice shot.

[ThePicturesofYou]

Thanks Jerry and it's Jeanie 😊 love the weather here and the beautiful scenery!! LoL I plan to do an actual shoot soon at the neon graveyard I can't wait!!!!

[pebbleheed]

Well it's been some time with the D7100 and I still love it!

I'm shooting in either aperture priority, shutter priority or fully manual now depending on where I am and what I'm doing.

I love this camera. It's very fast, it produces some quality results and I can change all my settings in the blink of an eye.

Here's a few examples of what I've been up to recently with it.

[Brent1972]

ok, I've spent about two minutes testing it in the spare room. I LOVE IT!

Not had chance to put it through it's paces yet but it certainly feels more fun than the D5300 which in itself was a great camera.

It's quicker at shooting and focussing which is something I was looking for.

I am also in the market for a my first DSLR and I think in doing all the research like others have narrowed it down to this camera.  I see you have a tamron lens on it. what model is it and how much did it hit you for.  Also, Do you like shooting with it.

[pebbleheed]

That's the 70-300 VC usm lens. It was around £350 I think. As 300s go it's great for a lower priced lens.

My main use lens is my tamron 17-50 non-VC. Love that lens.