mark_drutz Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 <p>The D7000 and D5100 use the same sensor so the difference in image quality is minimal. A check of the tests on dpreview will confirm that. The difference in image quality between the Tamron 70-300 VC, Nikon 70-300 VR, and Nikon 55-300 VR is also minimal. Read the tests and handle the cameras and lenses. If it doesn't feel right now there's a good chance that it never will. Again, make your choice based on your needs and wants, not other people's.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack_zoll Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 <blockquote> <p ><a name="00ZP6a"></a><a href="../photodb/user?user_id=3662060">Alex Iwonttell</a> <a href="../member-status-icons"></a>, Sep 30, 2011; 10:42 a.m.</p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p>The best deal would be D3100 + Tamron 17-50 + <strong>Nikkor </strong>70-300 <strong>VR</strong>.</p> </blockquote> <p>If you want to pay extra for a sealed lens to put on a non-sealed camera, be my guest. Sort of seems like wearing a hat without a rainjacket though.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylebybee Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 <p>The decision has been made, thanks for everyones input. I will be back with other questions I'm sure. I went with the D7000 and the Tamron 17-50 f2.8 VC. I will post some pictures when I get some wurth posting.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owen_omeara Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Kyle. I think you will be happy with your choice, have fun. -Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johne37179 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 <p>The weight issue is a very personal one depending on your shooting style. I like as much weight as possible in the camera. I added the battery pack to my D7000. I think the weight in the body offers two advantages: First, it adds inertia that makes it easier hand holding at lower shutter speeds. It also provide balance when using longer lenses and makes it easier supporting the long lens for hand held shots. But that realign is personal taste. I have been known to cut a metal plate the shape of the bottom of a camera and attach it with the tripod mount to add additional weight.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack_zoll Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 <p>For what it's worth, I just shot a wedding tonight with the D7000. I got almost 1,100 images and several minutes of HD video before the battery died. Granted that was with an external flash and mostly manual focus, but I also used the Live View for almost half of those photos.</p> <p>Eleven. Hundred. Images. My mind is blown.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_hickie2 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 <p>I have a D300 and now also a refurbished D5000. The D5000 goes everywhere with me, while the D300 is reserved for things like wedding receptions, gigs etc. I like the weight of the D5K, with the D7k being just a little heavier. The best camera is always going to be the one you have with you.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andylynn Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 <p>My D90 could do that many images on a charge. I traveled Europe for 3 weeks with 3 charged batteries and didn't make it all the way through the second one.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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