Nikon D7100

lava

Anyone using this model for coin photography? It looks to be the latest and greatest.

lcoopie

As I understand it
The lens is much more important than the body

I'm very happy with my d90

jom

I'm VERY happy with the D3100....if that helps.

jom

ibzman350

My D5100 works great!



Herb

kryptonitecomics

My D5000 with Sigma 150mm lens can't be beat

LanceNewmanOCC

<< <i>My D5000 with Sigma 150mm lens can't be beat >>


ya, your images are looking a lot better now
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hiijacker

<< <i>My D5100 works great!



Herb >>



What lens do you recommend to go with the D5100, for coin photos?

lava

I know all of these Nikon models have a great track record, but it appears the D7100 model offers greater megapixels and a far greater number of autofocus points.

Does anyone here actually use the D7100?

Davideo

<< <i>I know all of these Nikon models have a great track record, but it appears the D7100 model offers greater megapixels and a far greater number of autofocus points.

Does anyone here actually use the D7100? >>



A greater number of autofocus points are of little use in macro work and unless you are making poster sized prints of your coins, any DSLR from the last 5 years should have enough megapixels. The D7100 has great specs and I don't think Canon or Nikon really turn out a bad DSLR. If I was a Nikon shooter and looking for a new body, I would definitely be looking seriously at the D7100. However, if you are only using it for coin photos I would probably get something a older that is used and cheaper.

morgansforever

Seriously considering the D3200 from B&H for $546.95 shipped, with the 18-55, Ruggard Hunter 25 DSLR Holster Bag, SanDisk 16GB SDHC Memory Card Ultra Class 10 UHS-I. The 18-55 is pretty much useless but will allow me to experiment. Only 11 FP's but using it for macro/coin imaging I believe it's irrelevant. You have to start somewhere right? What is the minimum size macro lens I should get? 50mm? 85? Stick with Nikor or Sigma after market? It's the best deal I could find. If you know of a better one chime in.

renomedphys

I shoot with a D7000 and it's a fantastic piece of kit. Almost no sense these days going for FX format unless you really need higher ISO, and just like heavy lenses.

Sigma 150 Macro is really the only way to go if you want adequate working space for lighting. Anything shorter with small coins and it's like impossible to get the light in there as the camera is way in the way.

morgansforever

The 150 will allow how much distance from the coin, 15"?
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Lens (For Nikon) $1100 bucks

renomedphys

Yes, with a small cent, about 15".

Should get you somewhere close to:

morgansforever

Nice image, $1100 is a bit out of reach. I would have to find a one used, there out there. If I'm shooting Morgans and halves what would you suggest? Surely an 90mm should be plenty right? I bet a 90mm would work for all coins if you used Micro flexible LED's, to get the light on the coin versus using desklamps. I'm very resourceful and shot this with a Pringles can and a 8x macro screw on lens, mounted to a P&S.

seateddime

I use the previous model the D7000 with Nikon macro lens. If I ever get the photos good I will post them. See nothing below.



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