I recommend checking out our T4i review from last July, and just pretend that I say T5i instead of T4i every time you hear it. We should re-release the video with voice over dubbing. Thanks for watching. Chris @ The Camera Store TV

Always look forward to your reviews, nice and upbeat and you get your point across in such a pleasant and professional way.

Thank you. You really convinced me to go out and buy the 7100. good job and quick video, no useless talking and pauses...

Spot on review. It's great that you also compared it to the D600 which is what everyone wanted to see. Thanks, a thumbs up from me :-)

After watching this review I went ahead and purchased this camera. Thank you Chris and Jordan for your hard work.

Great review guys!! Thanks a lot. Usually I wait until the reviews come out before buying a new camera. This time I couldn't resist and I have the D7100 for about a week now. I really really like it compared to my former D7000 and I am glad that you're positive about it too Chris! It sets my mind at ease that I made the right decision! As always, you surpass Digitalrev in every way. Sincere but joyfull to watch! Greetings from Holland! We have about the same weather as you at the moment! ;-)

your sample pics... the D7100 is sharper than the D600. I would take the D7100 every time over the D600 and its slow autofocus performance. The D7100 is a professional camera. That Toshiba sensor is awesome.

Never heard of you, but I should have. This was an awesome review. It focused on everything I care about. Keep up the great work

Thank you for the comprehensive review. I liked the detailed images and the comparison to the to the full frame camera. I am upgrading from a SONY A65, which interestingly has the same aperture operational limitation as the D7100. I thought it was my photography incompetence that was the problem, but it only turned out to be half of the issue. I already have this camera on order and hope to receive it soon.

Excellent videos, I love watching them and I am happy I stumbled upon them why looking for GX1 reviews. Keep up the awesome work my fellow Canadians.

Thorough, informative and helpful review, thanks

brilliant comprehensive review as always.

2019 calling and reporting the D7100 is *still* impressing folks!

Thanks guys! Just what I needed to keep me up longer. I appreciate it lol

Thank you, Chris, for the very helpful review. Most useful is the noise analysis of the high ISO settings. This well presented information greatly helps us understand the trade space as we consider our next upgrade from our current 3000 for nighttime sports photography among other things. Well done young man.

Great video as always guys!

We discussed the video quality in the video. It's very good, better than most of Canon's offerings. The inability to set aperture while in live view is a huge pain for video shooting, however. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

Well aware that the d7100 is a bit older now as im commenting but as someone who is just stepping into the realm of DSLR cameras and trying to learn more about how to use them right, this video helped me immensely on deciding which camera I should go with and due to the fact that its now 3 years later, It has one hell of a price point.

Excellent review Chris. This camera looks like a winner.

Truly a superb camera it seems. Thinking to purchase it soon.

Thank you for this review, I just bought the d7100 and was considering the d600 but I think for the things I like to shoot the d7100 will work out just fine.

As always great review! I like the add in of Jordan as well to her some of the behind the scenes tech. You said theres nothing new about the viewfinder. Thats actually the first thing I noticed compared to my d800/d3 (and d7000) the new "color" and the appearance of the digits is so much more modern. And the new LCD! Finally, hoped the d800 would've had one of those. Greetings from Sweden

No, the Nikon cameras do have full manual video exposure. However, to change the aperture you have to exit out of live view, select an aperture and re-enter live view. Shutter speed and ISO are not affected. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

He used the 70-200 F4, 85mm F1.4 and 16-35 F4. All excellent lenses for showing the resolution the D7100 is capable of. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

you are amazing reviewer! very clear!

Just for the record >> 'live view exposure control' is done w/ the ISO dial. BUT first, aperture & shutter speed has to be selected. THEN you can live view adjust exposure w/ISO dial..then hit record.

Great Review, I'm going to have to take a closer look at the Nikon d7100.

Nice job guys.

Thanks for the review. Very informative and I'm ready to retire my D90. I'm glad I waited for the D7100. Almost got the D7000 before my vacation this past Feb. I just stuck with the D90 on vacation waiting for the D7100 announcement. Thanks again and those video reviews coming.

Great, great review.

@TCSTV - Thanks for another excellent review! I really appreciate the comparo to the D600. I was afraid that there would be a large difference between the two and then I'd have to figure out how to come up with another $800 plus money for new glass. However, for me, the differences are small enough that I'm sure I'll be happy with the D7100 over the D600.

bought that camera!Nice video!

The custom WB feature (moving box) is first implemented years ago on Pentax DSLR bodies. On Pentax you can even have the option of measuring within a small box or the full frame of the LCD. Beyond that, you can still do a WB bias setting from the color grid. You may verify my claim on a K30. Thanks for the informational review of the D7100.

Just a heads up to anyone thinking this is a 6 (in dx) or 7 (in 1.3 crop) fps camera. It can shoot that fast but only in 12 bit color. If you want to shoot in 14 bit lossless then you get 5fps in dx mode and 6 fps in 1.3 crop mode. That being said I LOVE my D7100! I just think they should tell you that upfront. Oh, Best review on the D7100 that I've seen. Great Job.

Great video

I still shoot with this camera today. Image quality is still competitive. I'm even going to use Sparkocam to livestream with it. (FUN FACT)I watched a video you posted recently sitting on this same rock I do believe.

A great, inexpensive combination is the Nikon D7100 with the Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4. The lens is very sharp and has a smoother focus ring than the Nikon for recording video. You also get a brighter aperture! Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

I use a Manfrotto 561BHDV for most of these field shoots. It's one of my favourite things in my kit. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

really really helpful

I like what you're wearing! Very stylish and it suits you! Oh, good review as well :)

Great review, far more informative than digitalrevtv's one on the D7100. This channel and the "‪theartofphotography‬" are my favorite ‪photography‬ channels on KZfaq.

I always seem to check KZfaq right when you guys upload a video.

Well done guys. It looks like they came out with another great camera for the price. The D5100 and 3200 were already pretty good, but I find in my D5100, the focusing speed compared to a higher end camera (7D, 5D Mark III) is just way slower. Not a big issue considering how little it costs, but the 7100 could be a nice upgrade.

It is possible to get around the aperture issues using cine lenses, and Nikon AI and AF-D lenses. Our major issue is that Nikon has already solved this issue in the D800 and D4, yet they will not implement it in lower end cameras. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

great video guys, thnx again! : )

It's the 70-200 F4 VR, one of the best lenses Nikon makes! Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

Chris, was waiting for your review on this camera. Thanks guys. Although would have been nice to also include comparison vs. the D7000 as I'm sure a lot if viewers are owners of this camera and are wondering is it worth the upgrade??

Purely in regards to image quality, I'd give the edge to the D7100. It has more resolution, better dynamic range and less high ISO noise. That said, the GH3 has all the features you mentioned, and much better live view performance. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

I wasn't sure whether to get a d600 or d7100.. And I went for the d7100... All I know is,, the picture qulity is the best I've ever seen from a camara.. Very happy with it

what lens did you use? and how does the EVF benefits and connects on 7100

about the ISO test, i agree the FX body has less noise but also less detail vs the D7100

More of Jordan's Video Reviews Please.

Wow, just wow, I'm very impressed by this camera. Especially the lack moire moire on the video and photos is very impressing. And that is very important, at least for me(I do lots of videos). I'm seriously thinking to sale my Canon gear...

I think you are referring to the aperture priority mode. When shooting manual you will have full control, which is more than 90% of my shooting style for both stills and video.

Hey Christopher. With a fast card we can get it to go 8 almost 9 raw shots in a row which is ok but not great. JPGs pushed to about 14 or 15. It could have used a bigger buffer. Chris @ The Camera Store TV

Amazing video, really nice camera! Just one question, in the next video, can you compare the reviewed camera to similarly priced cameras? Like the D7100 vs the 7D or whatever Canon has at this price point.. Thanks.

Awesome! Thank you guys for the great review. It is amazing that D7100 seems to have better moire control in videos than D800, especially thinking about the fact that D7100 has more pixel density and no AA filter. The new OLED display is a pretty nice adding too. I am very impressed by almost everything it delivered, except the lack of aperture control in LV (of course...). One more potential issue would be the buffer size. Do you guys have any comment on that?

I've heard that that might actually be a hardware limitation- the aperture isn't electronically controlled, and the mechanical linkage that moves the aperture lever is linked to the mirror and is set before the photo is taken, so that when the mirror flips up to take a photo, the aperture lever moves as well. In live view, the mirror is always up, so it can't move or can only move one way. You can probably find a better explanation online somewhere though.

Yeah I picked mine up in like-new condition on ebay for $750. Best lens ever. I love its fast focusing and the constant aperture.

what camera did you film this D7100 review? Thanks

Awesome, even though mine basically looks new..the zoom ring is a little stuff and not that smooth. I know a lot of other people that have the 17-55 2.8 have the same problem..it could be due to the weight. But just curious if yours is nice and smooth?

Thanks for the reply. So even though the 7D is a few years old it's still a strong contender. With decent glass would you think that the picture quality would be much below that of the 7100. No AA filter seems to be the way sensors are heading and seems to give a better shot.

Hey what lense was you using please or recommend. And what lense for this nikon is good for studio shooting. Thanks for this video

Trust Pentax to be the innovators in this industry. They have a ton of firsts under their belt. Thanks for the heads up Wesley. Chris @ The Camera Store TV

Which telephoto and wide angle lens should I get with this camera?(Thats quite sharp.) I cant decide.

Looking to grab this camera for the cost, was looking at the 7200 but not much different. Save the money and get a really nice lens for it!

Inability to change aperture while in liveview recording mode considered not a big problem if we have classic Nikon lens with aperture ring, or maybe like Samyang 35mm f/1.4 (ridiculously sharp). Just aim for the bright lamp, set the physical aperture ring to f/22, otherwise it got an "FEE error", now set the digital aperture for about f/11, shutter to 1/60s or faster and set auto ISO. Lock with AE-L, start the liveview (with AE-L on), and start turning the aperture ring below f/11. Now enjoy :)

Another great review. Too bad it's making me want a new camera that I can't afford! I really like the fact that TCS reviews are professional, as well as friendly and light in tone.

I would wait for the 70d to be released so we can get a full comparison its only like 2 weeks left, thats what I'm gonna do at least

The way to white balance is very similar to how Pentax does it, only there you take the picture, then move a square to where you want to measure it.

Canon has to do something pretty impressive to make a compelling alternative to the D7100. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

Great video; I would say better than Jarred Polin. You have earned yourself a subscriber. What is the lens you are using?

Great review. For $2000 it's the best investment i've made. Price wise the closest competitor is the the Pentax K-5 IIs. But the D7100 has a 24 megapixel sensor, which is capable of producing some of the sharpest images from an APS-C Digital SLR.

What camera did you guys use to film this review, very very detailed =] and lens combinations?

All of your lenses are DX format, so while you can use them on the D600, you'll be doing so in DX crop mode (at 10.7MP). (You can force-shoot in FX mode and try to crop something slightly bigger out of the middle, but coverage will definitely not be full frame with any of the lenses.) To take advantage of the full-frame (FX) sensor, you would need all new glass. But if low-light goodness is the most important consideraation, that's a price you may be willing to pay.

Great Camera

Interesting, for those into landscape photography that shoot way under 1600 iso, the D7100s clear cut sharpness advantage might override the slight dynamic range edge the D600 has. This is not even considering the much higher cost of the full frame D600. Great Video, Thanx!,

What I like about Canada is that some corner of it is always cold. Let's keep it that way. Cold weather builds character, if you survive it that is.

I can't decide whether I should get this or the Panasonic G7! I'm still not sure I want to shoot mainly video or stills + I dont have a dslr to find out what I enjoy more! The best deal I found for the G7 was a kit for £400 new! The cheapest I found for d7100 was just body for £500. Any thoughts? Should I maybe go for a bit of both and get a canon??

so can you work around the inability to change aperture for video? Is one able to change the aperture the usual way in photo mode then switch to video mode in order to record video at the desired aperture?

Since you have extensively reviewed both D7100 and Panasonic GH3, could you please tell me which one would have better still IQ? I currently own GH3 and have been really tempted to try D7100 but I'm not yet sure whether it is worth to lose feature like swivel touchscreen, wifi, smaller size etc. Please advise.

I just got hold off D7100. I have noticed moiré when you point you camera toward LCD display. I wondering does this have any effect on night shooting where you have lots of bright lit displays.

which lens are you using

How about comparing the D7100 vs K-5 IIs ?

Is that the latest version of the Nikon 70-200 vr you are using there on the D7100?

Hi, Chris. Love your reviews, I live in UK, and now the price difference between D7100 and D600 is about £300, which one would you recommend to go for?

I was going to upgrade to this camera from my D7K, then I got some common sense and put my money into a Nikon 17-55mm 2.8. However, kudos to Nikon for putting a lot of new stuff into this body.

I've certainly considered this my self because I could of sold my D7000 body and upgraded to the D7100 rather cheaply..but since I don't have a lot of good glass..I'd rather buy FX lenses and then upgrade to a better body like a full frame down the road.

No, Nikon has confirmed that there will not be a live view update for the DX cameras and D600. We're not happy with that. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

Can we change the bracket button to the ISO command?

What brand is the mono pod with the feet that you were using?

Question....I am looking at buying a new camera....I am semi-new to photography and after some research this camera is definitely the one I am favoring over others. With that being said, it is a perfect price range for me. I was wondering if this camera would be capable of capturing great night landscapes such as stars/milky way pictures. Obviously with the right lighting and lenses BUT overall is the camera capable of doing this?? Thank you! Great video btw!

Hi, im between NIKON D7100 and SONY A6300, any suggestions?

Looked well good with that 85mm 1.4G on it.

I kind of did the same.. I bought the 17-55 2.8 for around $800 used and it's like new condition. I don't think I'd buy a new 17-55 because it is overpriced and doesn't have VR. Though VR doesn't matter to me for photos..but for video..this lens is extremely hard to stable without VR. But it works great on a sturdy tripod! The lens is built like a tank.

no its a 1.5x cropped sensor..just like any other Nikon DX camera. In 1.3X crop mode, its just adding an additional 1.3X more crop onto the already 1.5X crop thus making the 24mp sensor a 16mp sensor..just like the D7000 basically.

@Arian Lebedinec if you have interest in going ff, then get the 7100. i had the 7000, gut i felt its weakness was it would sometimes wander of struggle a bit in low light party/concert settings. i am starting to get my my name out there as a photog. i went ff.

Can you do a review of the D5200? I'm planning to get that camera otherwise wait for the 700D since I also ant a cam for it's simplicity.

Hey guys would love your help am looking for a decent camera and bird lens. Can't decide between a few . Am curious at new 7d mark 2 with either canon 300f4 with tele 1.4 . Or maybe the newer 100-400 canon. Or the cheaper Nikon d7100 with the newer 80 -400 lens. Combo please help obviously the better length is best for birds. Anyone got any idea or what they use ? The 7d mark 2 looks like a great ad sty stem. And decent buffer.

If I upgrade from a D3100 to a D7100 how big of a difference should I expect in terms of low light performance? For Milky Way time lapse. I can't afford a full-frame