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Release Date
October, 2010
Product ID
102385177
Product Description
The Nikon D7000 is a 16-megapixel DX format (APS-C sensor) digital SLR with 1080p HD video and improved low light image quality. It has completely redesigned AF and metering systems and full-time continuous auto focus in movie mode. It has a sturdy body construction with a magnesium inner chassis, built for professional use.
Nikon’s 16-megapixel D7000 fits into their DSLR lineup between the entry-level D3100 and the pro-spec’d D300s DX format cameras. It delivers near professional-level camera performance in a compact, user-friendly body. It’s packed with pro-level features like a six frames-per-second burst rate, new 39-point auto focus system and a digital level, yet it still has scene modes and a pure auto mode for beginners. It also has full HD video and continuous auto focus in movie mode. I’ve been using the D7000 for a few months and I’ve shot skiing, bike racing... Continue reading →
Custom settings - manual focus lens (non chipped lenses can be registered (up to 10)
Flash control
Movie mode is very good, the auto focus in movie mode is good not great,
Movie quality is very good
Weaknesses: I do prefer CF cards over SD,
not to much to consider a weakness
Bottom Line:
Bought the D7000 with extras (lens,grip extra battery, extras) Just moved away from shooting Sony for about 6 years. I wanted a system that I could build with felt like Nikon is it. SO far I have not been disappointed.
I do have some Nikon glass which is very good but I have found that even 3rd party glass works very well, I do not have any VR rated lenses and have not found that to be a problem as of yet, even in low light situations, not having the Stabilization means you need to get your technique down.
Overall a very good camera with a great feature set
Strengths: I have a number of non-autofocus quality Nikon lenses, and the D7000 makes it easy to store their details of focal length and maximum lens opening. It allows nine different lenses!
Speed of use - the reaction speed for instant photography when the button is half depressed is little short of amazing. I always considered the D2X fast, but the D7000 is even faster, at least in the field.
Focus accuracy - Besides the internal workings generally being fast, both the accuracy and speed of the focus system deserves special praise.
Flexibility - This camera allows such a variety of different ways of working that it should be adaptable to most image-makers.
Reliable - I have found this camera always does what it says it will do. It is a docile thoroughbred.
Weatherproofing - While there would certainly be bounds for this camera - I would not like to have it out in a hurricane - it is quite well weatherproofed. I used it in major deluges of rain while slogging along the banks of the Margaree River in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, merely mopping the camera on occasion, and it was fine.
Weight - This is a well balanced camera that is not too heavy, yet is rugged enough. Balances well with my favorite lenses, such as the Nikon 12-24.
Weaknesses: Flash "thinking" - The one area I found that a time lag existed was when it was calculating and preparing flash for complex lighting situations.
Onboard microphone - The actual sound circuitry is good, and does well with an external microphone (I have a Rode Videomic Pro).
Bottom Line:
I purchased a Nikon D7000 (ever so lightly used) on Ebay, to supplement my Nikon D2X I had bought about 7 years ago. the D7000 immediately became my favorite of the two. First, the autofocus is incredibly fast and accurate. Secondly, the lag time is very, very short. I work in Atlantic salmon restoration, and in late June was taking photos of leaping salmon - often they are out of the water 1 sec. or less. I achieved a great number of successes due to the fast reaction time of the camera.
The D7000 felt perfect in my hands, which are of average size, and the arrangement of the main controls was both logical and most definitely an improvement over the great D2X.
The feel of the camera is of a high end professional model, and I have been very happy with the results.
I used the HD Video capability, especially in a work trip to northern Newfoundland, and most especially visiting the Underground Salmon Pool, where Atlantic salmon swim upstream through caverns. The video was flawless, although naturally the sound from the inboard microphone leaves much to be desired.
This review is concentrating on the "use" of the camera, and I will give it 4.8 stars out of five for fast, efficient use. Everything is where it should be, lens changes happen efficiently, etc. I would deduct .2 stars (1/5) just because it is so capable, that there were a few things I needed to check the manual on before setting in the menus. Nevertheless, the menu system on this model is excellent.
Similar Products Used: D2X - Used for about seven years
Earlier film based Nikons of many sorts.
Type of photography: Outdoor
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Marcus
a Intermediate
Date Reviewed: August 11, 2011
Strengths: Good sensor
Good dynamic range
Good high iso performance
100% viewfinder coverage
2 SD card slots
Nice Auto ISO configuration.
Weaknesses: - Not enough buffer space for continious mode shooting. So if you need more then 10 frames/ 2 seconds continuous shooting don't buy this camera.
- On high contrast scenes bright areas may be compromised. I.e. sunny blue sky can become white. but Focus point is always correctly exposed. So I guess we dont get analogue quality yet. These problems can be resolved easily with CaptureNX2 control points and only occurs in specific situation.
Bottom Line:
I was looking for my first DSLR. Canon did not feel good in my hands at all, Nikon felt perfect. Had to choose between nikon D90 and D7000. Chose the D7000 because of the better sensor.
For me the buttons and menus make perfect sense on this camera. Sensor is really really good. Good dynamic range good color bit depth good high iso performance, nikon is superior in this department beats canon easily.
With regular photoalbum size pictures you can easily go to 3200 ISO and it still looks good.
Sensor is so good that it actually needs very good lenses. I advise at least nikkor 16-85mm or nikkor 70-300mm EDGVR kind of lens quality.
Only disappointment on this camera is the buffer. It gets into trouble after ten 14 bits raw files in continious mode.
Strengths: Build
Durability
Tons of features you actually want to use.
ISO Range is great w/ little noise under 3200 which is crazy.
nice video
actual photo quality is amazing
kit lens is awesome
Weaknesses: iso noise over 12500 looks crappy and yes there are times that you would want to use it
focus when using multi point focus can be off. i suggest using one point focus
not great in low light
focus is slightly fast but not as fast as i'd like
Bottom Line:
I love this camera. There are a few things that I am disappointed with but overall I do love this camera and is a huge jump from the d70 we were using. We use it for photographing people, in outdoor sessions. I think it's a perfect camera for that.
