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Just FYI: the new D7500 camera has no AI tab and no support for non CPU lenses. I think this is a bad move for Nikon. I do not consider they save a lot of money renouncing to perfect compatibility with AI and AI-S lenses, raising the standard at AI-P. I think it is first Nikon camera launched at about $1250 MRSP, with no non CPU menu and metering. That's strange, if you want to keep using your old inexpensive glass, you have to grab a D7200 or to go considerably deeper in your pocket.

<p>Kent, what others said is exactly what I do.</p> <p>You can also keep an eye on the excellent Voigtlander SL II glass, most of it using 52mm filters, three of them having between 180-205g. All of them are compact, with a great build quality, surpassing that of Nikon legacy glass. The big advantage is that they are AI-P lenses, being factory chipped. I do have three: 20/3.5 40/2 and 58/1.4. But I'm lusting for 28/2.8 and 90/3.5, hoping that one day I'll add to my kit. Their focusing ring is very creamy, being a real pleasure to work with it. Their IQ is really excelent, on par with D800, only 20/3.5 being just OK but improving stopped down. They are pocketable lenses, being perfect when you need less intimidating glass or when you want to travel without a heavy bag.</p> <p>There is also a sweet Nikon 45/2.8 AI-P with a Tessar design, 4 elements in 3 groups, having only 120g, that's very good too. You can use it as a body cap too, due its pancake design :) The only disadvantage, I found it too small for my fingers... preferring Voigtlander 40/2 which offers one stop more light as well.</p>

<p>Eric, D800 does have a built-in flash. I agree that for most of my applications it was an overkill, so I downgraded to a D750 which fit perfectly my needs. I really consider that OP's best options are D750 and D610. I used to have a D600 and is not bad at all, but D750 is definitely better.<br> <br> Frank, one thing is for shure. Whatever you will pick from D7100, D7200, D610, D750 or D800 will be a major upgrade over D80.</p>

<p>IMHO if you are happy with your D7100 and you do not need this new camera for action, the best option for you is a used copy of D600 / D610. While I loved my D700, when I changed to D600 I found it's IQ definitely much better. More pixels, better dynamic range, better low ISO abilities, dual cards... One extra particular feature you will enjoy is sharing batteries and charger with your D7100. </p>

<p>I've found a topic here on photo net about the trouble I have with NX-D. Look <a href="/nikon-camera-forum/00d6TS">here</a>. </p>

<p>Hi Les,</p> <p>Are you speaking about NX2 or about the new NX-D?</p> <p>Because I did some tests in NX-D and works exactly how you said... when exporting to jpeg or tiff, if the image is cropped it export a cropped upper-left corner of the original image, not that part I cropped from it.</p> <p>I believe is a bug of the software. </p>

I have no experience with that printer but I'm sure that instead to have a new partition with an old OS you better download a Linux distro like Mint or Ubuntu and run it from CD or, better, from a memory stick. Linux is very friendly with older hardware and lately distros of Linux are very easy to work with, run fast and are very reliable. You will love it.

<p>If I'd be in your shoes I'd take 17-35 and 80-400 - nothing else to keep it at minimum. If this is too much I'd stick 17-35 to D700 adding 85/1.4 in the bag, forgetting about wildlife. This because for me a trip like this is important from a "landscape / documentary / people" perspective. Wildlife is nice to me but I'd not compromise the landscape / documentary / people perspective for it. But your mileage may vary - you know better what is the most important for you.</p> <p>Having said that last year I've been in a two weeks trip across Europe with two cameras (D600 + D5200) and two lenses, both Sigma primes (35/1.4 and 150/2.8). Believe me or not I found my kit extremely versatile :) Of course, not wildlife in the plan. </p>

<p>Depending on the position of your source of light (window) you may need in the right side a white, reflective surface, to control the shaddows.</p>

<p>Hi Martin,<br> I have YN568EX which basically is, if I remember right, the same flash, but with HSS functionality. I used it with no problem on my ol' good friend D70s with no problem.<br> Did you tried the flash on a different camera or a different flash on the same camera? It may be a problem with one or with the other.</p>