The next generation of Nikon DSLR

[Michael Tam]

A Nikon Lens Rebate program is currently available for those interested in a new lens for their optics collection:

http://www.cameraegg.org/up-to-350-off- ... available/

It is now confirmed that the Nikon D7000 is being discontinued by the manufacturer as seen below.  Therefore the end production price of $799 is probably one of the lowest price before it is no longer available.  One must now decide whether "must have the latest" is more important or an excellent product at a good value is desirable.  Please read this notice by Adorama and the sale price of $799 at Downtown Camera and Merkle Camera:

http://www.cameraegg.org/nikon-d7000-li ... amazon-de/

http://www.downtowncamera.com/index.php ... t&Itemid=2

Good birding and photography.

[Michael Tam]

Nikon announced the released of the all new Nikon D7100, 24.1 MP CMOS sensor, DX format DSLR.  The suggested list price is $1,229.95, for those with the "must have the latest" appetite.  Please read the description of this new upgrade from Nikon Canada:

http://en.nikon.ca/Nikon-Products/Produ ... D7100.html

For those seeking value, the current sale of the D7000 at $799 at Downtown Camera and Merkle Camera should be considered before it is no longer available.

Good birding and photography.

[Michael Tam]

The all-new Nikon D7100 features a 24.1 MP sensor, 51 AF focus points similar to the D300s, a 3.2" LCD with a high resolution 1,228,800 dots display, Wi-Fi compatibility, absence of low-pass filter and an interesting 1.3x crop mode.  Please sit down to enjoy reading the following articles about this new Nikon DX format DSLR:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/02/21 ... ass-filter

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d7100.htm

Good birding and photography.

[Michael Tam]

The all-new Nikon D7100 DX format DSLR is described in Europe as the flag-ship DX format body, meaning there may not be a replacement for the D300s in the horizon.  With the price difference between the D7100 at $1,229 and the D600 at $2,099, the new model may represent a merge of the D7000 and D300s into a single serious upgrade.

The following articles by dpreview and imaging-resource offer much description of this exciting new model, two and a half year after the introduction of the successsful D7000.   Please relax to enjoy reading these previews:

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikon-d7100/

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/n ... d7100A.HTM

Good birding and photography.

[Michael Tam]

With the introduction of the Nikon D7100 24.1 MP DX (APS-C) format DSLR, there is rumor that a D400 may still be in the horizon towards the summer to fill the gap of a "pro-DX" body.  However, with the landscape of full-frame format DSLR expanded into the price-friendly territory, one may explore the benefits of full-frame once considered out-of-reach by great many.

The following article examines the collection of full-frame bodies by all the major manufacturers currently available in the market:

http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/gear ... -work.html

Good birding and photography.

[Michael Tam]

What is the latest pro DSLR in terms of features and needs?  For Canon, it is the EOS 1DX and for Nikon, it is D4.  In the following article, it explains if a pro-grade DSLR is what may suit one's taste:

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/422064 ... tographers

Good birding and photography.