jake_m

<p>Correction!<br />I read Dieters' <em>posting -D600 or D7100</em> ( not article ). Thanks</p>

<p>Thank you guys for your help. I'm still looking at my options and am concerned that DX may not suit me best. Fortunately - my budget is not written in stone.<br> Dieter- I read your article " D600 or D7100 ". Very informative. For shooting my artwork ( drawings and sculpture ) I need max dof and low light capability when shooting sculpture in my studio or in a gallery setting. Now I'm seriously considering a d600 over the d7100.<br> <br />Thoughts on this are welcome. Thank you.</p> <p> </p>

<p>Guys, Thank you for your responses.<br> As I look on ebay the d7100 is going new and used around $800.<br> <br />I noticed that people seem to bid on d7100s that clearly state they are the "US version"<br> Is there a difference in quality to watch out for with the d7100 depending on where it was made?<br> If so, does the serial number indicate which is which?<br> <br /><br /></p>

<p>Regarding the 28mm focal length ( In my opening question I was only using my 35mm Pentax LX setup as a reference point ) . Just looking for DX lens suggestions equivalent to a 28mm in 35mm format - in this ( wide angle) case not macro. Sorry for any misunderstandings.<br> <br />The lenses I may start with are: the Nikon 40mm 2.8 macro - for flat copy work and either Tamron 60mm or Sigma 70mm macros for 3d stuff.<br> <br />My budget to start is about $1,500. So I'm hoping to get the camera and at least 2 lenses to start with. Later I could add lenses. The only time I use wide angle is when I'm shooting an art installation.</p>

Thank you! My goal here is quality and efficiency. Am simply tired of the film to digital bottleneck. A few thoughts based on responses thus far ( better ask now before I spend $) : Would a digital back for the mamiya seriously make more sense? Because I have no experience with DX format, would it be suitable for my purposes? Just FYI I'm not producing large scale prints. Photos taken would be used for digital portfolio presentation and some book size prints as well.

<p>Thank you Gents for your suggestions -wil research all. Yes - the Mamiya I own is a 645.<br> Cory, regarding the older glass - is the factory focusing screen compatible? I'd like to avoid swapping it. <br> Mike Halliwell, thanks for the tethering tip. Based on what you said; <br> <em>"I'm a PC guy....:-)</em><br> <em>However, if they've made ControlMyNikon for Mac by now, is great value tethering software. Nikon's own is dire and way overpriced to boot.</em><br> <em>EDIT. I see they haven't yet sadly...:-("</em><br> Perhaps it would make sense for me to use a PC laptop to shoot with and save the files? Then I could bring them into Mac later for pp. Thoughts?</p>

<p><br />Hi Pros,<br /><br />It's time for me to get a decent digital camera. After first considering a Pentax K5iis or Canon 5Dmkii - I'm now looking seriously at the Nikon D7100. <br /><br />As a fine artist ( drawing and sculpture ) - I must document both flat and medium sized 3-d art. Until now I've been using a Mamiya Pro TL with lenses that include; 80mm /2.8, 80mm macro, 50mm shift, and 120mm macro. The 120 macro is my go to for 3d stuff - as is the 80mm macro for flat art.<br> The film process is simply not efficient at this point.<br /><br />Budget is a concern and that's why I looked at the Pentax k5iis first - also partially because I have a decent collection of original smc 35mm glass that I use on my LX. However, I found out that Pentax doesn't support tethered shooting. The Canon 5dmkii is more expensive than the Nikon and has the sensor filter - which i don't want because I need razor sharp images. <br /><br />Portability is not a big concern as most of my work would be done in the studio on a tripod or on my custom built 7' h copy stand w alien bees strobes. <br /><br />___<br /><br />Would appreciate general advice on the d7100. <br /><br />Primarily - I need help with lens selection. Should I stick with Nikkor primes for compatibility or can I also use EX DG Sigma primes? I've read mixed reviews about Sigma compatibility. <br /><br />To start I'm guessing I'd need a 50mm macro and something near 28mm.<br /><br />Finally - to complete the kit I'll need a mac laptop with OS and software that tethers well with the d7100. Would like to get an older laptop to save $- I'm guessing that mid 2011 and up would suffice. Any suggestions here on the laptop, OS and software would also be much appreciated.<br /><br />Thank you,<br />Jake</p> <p> </p>