BonOlgirl

Every now and then, I run into a sale on nice lenses from the film era that would work for either DX or full-frame, but I find myself skipping it because I like that wonderful technology of auto focus. 

I got the 5300 because it was in my price range. I wanted a camera I could learn on that I could afford. If I was really knowledgeable about photography and wanted to make some money at it, I would have gone with the 7100 or higher. There's a lot to learn to be good enough to say you know it all. For now I just wanted a good camera that I can fun with while learning.

If there's one thing I can say I have learned for sure, it is that I will never know it all. There is always something else to learn. I started with the D3000 and I have learned more than I thought I ever would. I hope to upgrade soon to the full-frame D610 and I expect to be introduced into a whole other world of photography...

 

So I pulled out the camera to get some photos of my son and his girlfriend in front of the tree last night...I even tossed the flash on top...I took a few photos of the two of them and then they wanted one with his dog like this:

 

 

 

Knowing the dog, I was ready and got a great "photo bomb"!

 

 

He's such a silly dog!

 

 

       That is hilarious!!!! Just GOT to be the center of attention!

I LOVE taking pics of the ornaments on the Christmas tree...

Oh Wow! This is so exciting! I've been a member at viewbug for about a year now and I really like it. Here's the link to my gallery...http://www.viewbug.c.../ScholerDigital

Haven't won a contest yet but got some recognition and big votes from my peers.

Looking forward to checking out all of ya'll's galleries too 

That's the Christmas Spirit... believe in the impossible... How are you going to win my camera

Well, it's like this......you speak it into the universe and "BAM!" somehow it happens 

Well, no matter when this drawing takes place, I'll post some nice pics here for ya'll after I win and receive my new camera!   

I am so excited! I have had these macro lens filters for quite some time and didn't know how to use them. Last night, I got them out and tried the 10x with my new 35mm 1.8 lens and "BOOM" got it figured out! Got some pretty cool closeups of the snow. Actually trying to capture a nice clear snowflake. Not too successful on that yet, but I'm gonna keep trying as long as the snow keeps flying. Did get a few though, just not as clear as I want.

Advantages of the Nikon D7100 Report a correction   Weather sealed Yes vs No

Sealed to shoot in the rain       Significantly longer battery life 950 shots vs 600 shots

Around 60% more shots per battery charge       Higher resolution screen 1,229k dots vs 1,037k dots

Around 20% higher resolution screen       Larger viewfinder 0.61x vs 0.54x

More than 30% larger viewfinder       More cross-type focus points 15 vs 9

Grab focus in difficult situations       Significantly better viewfinder coverage 100% vs 95%

Around 10% better viewfinder coverage       More focus points 51 vs 39

Set focus accurately within the frame       Has more storage slots 2 vs 1

More slots allows storing more images without switching memory cards       Has a pentaprism viewfinder Pentaprism vs Pentamirror

Pentaprism viewfinders are typically brighter       Has a built-in focus motor Yes vs No

Autofocuses with all autofocus lenses       Shoots faster 6 fps vs 5 fps

20% faster continuous shooting       Much faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s

 

    Another vote for the 7100....

 

If you don't mind a little tongue-in-cheek review of why you should get D7100:

 

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You might have just sold me on the 7100.....

Hmmmm.....did I say the more I learn about the 7100, the more I like it?!             

Post a pic that shows the subject behind glass.

This is "Behind the Glass Door"...

The more I hear about the D5300, the more I want it!

This is Buster...

I'll be buying my first DSLR, and I'm leaning on getting the D5300. I think the vari-angle display is a must if you're interested in shooting video. Also, the wifi + gps capabilities are a plus!

I agree Purrado! These are all pluses for me. Unless I get blown away by another model, it's going to be the 5300 for me. Haven't done much with video yet, but with the 5300, I think I will do a lot of video and love it!