Nikon announces all new D7100

Nikon has just unveiled the successor to its D7000 midrange DSLR. The Nikon D7100 will hit the stores in March 2013 complete with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 VR kit lens for a suggested price of $1,599 or $1199.95 for the body only.

There’s a new and improved 24.1 MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor over its predecessor’s 16.2 MP one, the new EXPEED 3 processor (the D7000 uses the EXPEED 2) and a new 51-point autofocus system (with 15 cross type sensors) compared to the 39-point one (with 9 cross type sensors) of the D7000.

The D7100 is environmentally sealed against water and dust intrusion, weighs less than its predecessor (675 g body only against 780 g of the D7000), adds 1080p video capture at 60 frames per second, while the D7000 could only do 24 fps. There is also a stereo mic on board.

The Nikon D7100 also adds an improved and slightly bigger LCD at the back. The D7000 had a 3″ 921k dot screen, while the D7100 will have a 3.2″ 1.228m dot screen. The viewfinder is also redesigned with a new OLED display inside for showing the currently selected shooting parameters.

There is also the latest Auto ISO program as seen on the D800 and the D5200, which comes with varying minimal shutter speed based on the current focal length of the lens in use.

Superior capturing power delivered by a high-density 51-point AF system, which covers nearly the entire image area in the 1.3x crop of DX mode
The D7100 comes equipped with a 51-point AF system that covers a wide area with high density. In the 1.3x crop of DX mode, the 51 focus points cover almost its entire image area, attaining extremely high subject capturing power. The center focus point is compatible with AF at f/8. By pairing this lightweight, compact body, unique to DX formats, with a teleconverter, you can pack light but still enjoy super-telephoto AF shooting.
Image sensor unit without an optical low-pass filter, which takes full advantage of the potential of 24.1 effective megapixels and the sharp depiction performance of NIKKOR lenses [NEW]
The D7100 employs an image sensor unit designed without an optical low-pass filter to take full advantage of the high resolution achieved by its high pixel count. This image sensor unit maximizes the resolving power of 24.1 megapixels and NIKKOR lenses, bringing sharp, clear rendering of delicate details of your subjects. With this camera, you can shoot high-definition images that retain excellent quality even if trimmed or enlarged. 
  
Compact and lightweight body realized by Nikon DX format, that employs highly reliable magnesium alloy covers and superior weather and dust sealing
Reduced from the D7000, the D7100 weighs a mere approx. 675 g/1 lb 7.8 oz (body only). With excellent capturing power, exquisite detail reproduction and depiction performance encapsulated in this compact, lightweight body, the camera demonstrates great agility. The body is also durable as it employs magnesium alloy for the top and rear covers. With effective sealing applied on various parts of the body, it secures weather and dust resistance, equivalent to the D800 series and D300S. As a middle-class DX-format D-SLR, it features a highly sophisticated design, which satisfies pride of ownership.

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