Maybe you guys can help me out here. I have just switched to Nikon from Canon. Probably gonna get the D800 and was intent on adding the d7000 for my widlife uses (I like to have 2 bodies).
As I compare the D7000 and D7100, I'm seeing MP change with crop mode and some additional AF points. However, as I read the specs side-by-side, it looks like they took more off the 7100 than they added. I don't care about video, so that's not a concern for me.
It's got the high end AF module, metering, video capture, and resolution. About the only thing they gimped as compared to the Dxxx series is buffer depth, the 9-pin connector, and some body tweaks like more metal and the AF-On button.
I mean, the buffer depth and AF-On button might be a serious concern for some people, but they sure put a lot of their best technology into a body costing less than $1200.
mrgetalife wrote:
Here's how we'll know if Nikon is definitely not making a D400. I'm not a NPS member. But for those who are. In a few months. After the D7100's release. See if they count the D7100 as a Primary body and not backup for NPS membership.
That will instantly tell you if a D400 is definitely out of the cards.
To my knowledge, NPS doesnt distinguish between "primary bodies" and "backups"...it's only pro, or not pro.....…covered or not covered....only d300's and above qualify to be covered under nps servive....the qualification is 2 pro or semi-pro bodies (plus lenses)...so if you have a d300 and a d7000, you cant do nps....2 d300's and a d7000, you can qualify, but they wont extend nps benefits to the d7000.....i know cause i asked....
If Nikon made the D400, priced between $1799-$1999, pro build, amazing buffer rate, the best of the best PLUS a 'flagship' DX sensor...would you buy it? Knowing that the D800 is only $200 to $300 more.
IMO, it would be great if the D400 was made but now that the D7100 is out and running around, I'm sure the D7100 is going to be one VERY great performer and if the D400 did come out, it'll be mainly for the 'pro-sumer' crowd just because of the price difference. I believe on Nikon's part, it's not necessary to make the D400 yet...or ever with the 7100 and 5200 out.
It's got the high end AF module, metering, video capture, and resolution. About the only thing they gimped as compared to the Dxxx series is buffer depth, the 9-pin connector, and some body tweaks like more metal and the AF-On button.
I mean, the buffer depth and AF-On button might be a serious concern for some people, but they sure put a lot of their best technology into a body costing less than $1200.
After relooking, looks like most of the missing stuff really wouldn't mater to me - some creative modes, WB modes and so on. It does look to me like the 7100 has a couple fewer AF modes.
Being new to Nikon, I don't really know what the different AF modules are and video capture isn't important to me. And coming from Canon, 24mp on a crop sensor would scare me a little based on the 7d which I hated. Of course, Nikon has better sensors so maybe that isn't a big deal.
2of9 wrote:
If Nikon made the D400, priced between $1799-$1999, pro build, amazing buffer rate, the best of the best PLUS a 'flagship' DX sensor...would you buy it? Knowing that the D800 is only $200 to $300 more.
IMO, it would be great if the D400 was made but now that the D7100 is out and running around, I'm sure the D7100 is going to be one VERY great performer and if the D400 did come out, it'll be mainly for the 'pro-sumer' crowd just because of the price difference. I believe on Nikon's part, it's not necessary to make the D400 yet...or ever with the 7100 and 5200 out. ...Show more →
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Yes, I would get a D400 over a D800 because the D800 does not do what I want even in crop mode. And I don't see where you get a price difference of only $300 given that the D800 is a $3K camera .... that's more like a $1000 to $1300 difference.
Jorgen Udvang wrote:
Sorry, I meant the area mode selector, but when I start thinking, that one has disappeared from all cameras, hasn't it?
Yep, all of the cameras now operate on the push-button switch + dial selection.
I haven't worked out whether or not it's better than the multi-switches, but from what I've used it, it seems to be adequate. I definitely like that the front switch is a lot harder to accidentally shift into manual focus or continuous focus mode when I'm expecting single focus mode.
Yes, I would get a D400 over a D800 because the D800 does not do what I want even in crop mode. And I don't see where you get a price difference of only $300 given that the D800 is a $3K camera .... that's more like a $1000 to $1300 difference.
The D400 is LONG LONG overdue.
If the D400 was priced at $1999 for the body only, by then, D800s would be probably be down to 2,299 or less, if ever the D400 was released. I can definitely see the crop mode use as I love the extra reach. But I don't think the Nikon would release the D400 the same time as the 7100 for pretty good reasons. And yes, I do realize that the D800E's are $3k a piece My uncle has one and fell in love with it. haha
NathanHamler wrote:
To my knowledge, NPS doesnt distinguish between "primary bodies" and "backups"...it's only pro, or not pro.....…covered or not covered....only d300's and above qualify to be covered under nps servive....the qualification is 2 pro or semi-pro bodies (plus lenses)...so if you have a d300 and a d7000, you cant do nps....2 d300's and a d7000, you can qualify, but they wont extend nps benefits to the d7000.....i know cause i asked....
The D7000 qualifies but only as "back-up only". So what i'm saying is if the Body shows up brand new as "back-up body only" on that list whenever it gets updated. That means there's a chance of a D400. If it shows up as a Normal Automatically Qualified camera. Then they are pushing it as their Pro DX body and the D400 hopes can be firmly squashed.
That is why I bring up NPS. So when the d7100 gets released to the wild for a months or so if a NPS member can ask
I am beginning to finally accept the fact that Nikon has no interest in continuing the excellent handling Dxxx class of cameras. Many will say there are no difference and simply rely on specs. But the distinction b/t a dxxx class of camera is its build, ergonomics and thoughtful placements functionality that allow a photographer to get the job done. In the same way a 7d is over a 60d in Canon-land.
I guess for the newbies that never had a chance to use the dxxx cameras - you don't miss what you never experienced.
I just thought about this, since the price of the D7100 is under $1200, I won't have to sell the D300s like I would have had to if I got a D800 or a D600.
My uncle has one and fell in love with it. haha 