The new 24.1 megapixel Nikon D7100 is a camera dying to get caught up in the thick of the action. Weighing in at 675g it’s lightweight and compact with a durable weather-resistant body that seems perfect for the quick getaway. Grab it and go!
Straight from the Nikon House mouth, Romi Jacobs, Chief Operating Officer for Nikon South Africa, said:
“If you shoot landscapes, nature or wildlife images, or if you’re a keen traveller, then the new Nikon D7100 is designed for you. It offers a powerful set of features expanding the horizons of our DX format. This is all housed in a durable weather-resistant body, so dedicated photographers can now enjoy extraordinary performance in a portable camera they can take anywhere.”
Nikon D7100
The Nikon D7100 is quite a serious upgrade from its younger sibling, the Nikon D7000 as it houses a completely new sensor resulting in a much higher resolution. In conjunction with this it also offers an upgraded professional Auto Focus (AF) system now with 51 points covering a much wider frame as opposed to the 39 points in the previous model.
This powerful 24.1 megapixel, DX-format camera does not use an optical low pass filter which means the sensor can make the most of its megapixels so images should be sharper and captured in ultra-high definition. This Nikon model also uses an EXPEED 3 image processor that offers high-speed operation, vibrant colour reproduction and enhanced noise reduction. Speaking of noise, the NIkon D7100 also has a high ISO sensitivity of 100-6400 and you can max it out to 25600 if you feel the need.
Back to the body, the Nikon D7100 is described as rugged and robust with a magnesium alloy top and rear covers. As a result it has superior dust, drop and weather resistance making it the perfect outdoor camera companion. The camera also includes two memory card slots so you don’t have to fret about running out of gigs.
Like other cameras in its class, it also shoots HD movie, but with increased focusing capabilities and built in stereo microphone.
Nikon D7100 - Back
The D7100 package also includes easy image sharing with wireless connectivity that’s compatible with Apple and Adroid devices so you can now share your best shots with your friends or photo community in real time, wherever you choose to take it. The wireless connectivity also allows for remote shooting. You can operate the D7100 from afar without disturbing your subjects, whether man or meerkat, and operate remote shutter release and more complex camera set-ups, which can be pre-programmed too.
The camera alone costs R15 999 or a body and 18 – 105mm VR lens kit costs R19 999.
Nikon D7100 Key Features
- 24.1-megapixel DX format CMOS sensor: with no OLPF: for extreme image sharpness on even the finest details.
- EXPEED 3 image processor: for high speed operation, vibrant colour reproduction and enhanced noise reduction.
- ISO sensitivity of 100-6400, extendable to 25600: for exceptional low light performance.
- Professional-level AF system: utilizing 51 focus points, of which15 are cross-type, for rapid and precise autofocus.
- 6 fps continuous shooting: to ensure you always capture that fast action shot.
- 1.3x crop function, expanding the possibilities of DX format: with extra telephoto effect, faster speed (up to 7 fps) and extra wide AF coverage.
- 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor with Scene Recognition: highly accurate metering for exact exposures; optimizing auto exposure (AE), autofocus (AF) and auto white balance (AWB) for supreme accuracy.
- Full HD Movie: 1080p up to 60i/50i and 30p/25p/24p, for smooth movie recording.
- High performance viewfinder: with approximately 100% frame coverage and 0.94x magnification.
- High-intensity LCD monitor: offers an 8cm/3.2in 1229k-dot wide-angle view.
- Conveniently portable: powerful features packed into a compact body weighing just 690g.
- Durable body with magnesium alloy covers: sealed for dust, weather and drop resistance.
- Dual SD memory card slots: allow overflow and backup recording or set to record RAW and J-PEG individually.
- Accessible usability functions: improved ‘i’ button and Spot White Balance for quick and precise white balance setting in Live View.
- Active D-Lighting (ADL): retains details in highlights and shadows for well-balanced images.
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): combines two shots within a single shutter release to create detailed images of high contrast scenes.
- Effects Mode: allows selected effects to be applied to both stills and movies in Live View.
- Wireless connectivity*: compatible with WU-1a Mobile Adapter
- NIKKOR lenses: with acclaimed NIKKOR lenses you can take full advantage of the camera’s 24.1 megapixels and 1.3x crop mode to create exceptional images and enjoy the portability of DX lenses.
- Remote operation: easily control key camera functions remotely with optional WR-R10 and new WR-1 wireless transceivers and WR-T10 wireless transmitter.
- Compatible with iOS™ and Android™ smart devices. This feature requires use of a dedicated Wireless Mobile Utility application that can be downloaded for free from Google Play™ and the Apple App Store™. Android, Google, Google Play, YouTube, and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.
