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Look into my eyes; look deep into my eyes... Oh, right - this is the Internet - You can't see my eyes. And even if you could, being the well-informed lover of photography that you are, you wouldn't need me to hypnotize you in order to believe all the wonders of Nikon's D7000 DSLR Camera (Body Only), would you? No, of course you wouldn't.
Anyway, my dear reader let's cut to the chase and take a look at the wondrous D7000 in all its glory. Here's a quick hit in case you need the skinny now: 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS sensor that works together with Nikon's EXPEED 2 image processor, 1080p HD video with full time autofocus, 6FPS burst shooting, a 39-Point AF System, autofocus fine tuning, a 3" LCD display and pentaprism optical viewfinder, and dual SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots. Breathe. I repeat: breathe. (Yes, Nikon took it to the mat with the D7000). A built-in flash makes it possible to trigger other flashes using the D7000.
Nikon assures us that the D7000, "concentrates primarily on image quality above all else", giving the DSLR photographer and filmmaker what the company calls "a new class of Nikon camera". So, when it came to video recording, Nikon didn't skimp out on capabilities. The D7000 boasts 1080p HD video capture, while providing a number of other recording options including manual exposure control. Capture video with the cinema quality 24fps or record Internet-friendly video at 720p in 24 or 30fps - up to 20 minutes per clip. To enhance your video utilize an optional wireless or hot shoe mounted microphone using the stereo mic input. The camera also features, full time autofocus, and Live View for video capture. When you're all done shooting and ready to share on the big screen, there's an HDMI output for one-cable connection to your HDTV.
Let's return to the camera's main focus - digital stills, shall we? We shall. The 16.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor and Nikon's proprietary EXPEED 2 image processing engine help you to make beautiful, engaging, gorgeous, and bewitching RAW, JPEG, and RAW+JPEG images. It's true! You'll have enough pixel-power to make wall-sized murals of - well, anything really - if that's your sort of thing. But even if it's not on your agenda to make photo wallpaper, the D7000's imaging capabilities give you the tools you need to create detailed, bright, and pro-quality images.
Helping the sensor and processor take those stunning photos are functions like Nikon's RGB 3D Matrix Metering System, the built-in i-TTL flash with Speedlight compatibility, and a 39 point AF system. The latter just so happens to make the D7000 compatible with over 60 NIKKOR lenses. Other helpful functions include: 14-bit analog/digital conversion, a 100-6400 ISO setting, 6 frame-per-second burst speed for up to 100 images, along with numerous other features.
No matter - video or still - as mentioned above, the D7000 records to durable and easy-to-use SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. The camera has twin memory card slots - meaning there's no need to change media mid-shoot. Just move onto the second card without interruption.
What else can I possibly impart onto you about the Nikon D7000? Well, in addition to the major bells and whistles the camera also gives you its Picture Control system. Choose from scene settings like vivid, monochrome, and landscape. You can also utilize scene modes with names like child, close-up, and night portrait. Other creative controls include in-camera RAW image processing and the ability to add in special effects like fisheye and a miniature effect.
Advanced movie features also allow exposure adjustment on the fly while recording. The D7000 DSLR offers variable frame rates and resolutions, and can record 1080p at a cinema-like 24fps, or a web-friendly 720p at either 24 or 30fps for up to 20 minutes per clip. Once recorded, users are able to edit and trim video clips in the camera to save time in post production. Whether utilizing a wireless or hot shoe mounted microphone, sound can be recorded via the stereo microphone input for professional audio results
To further simplify movie shooting, Live View is activated by a single dedicated switch, and HD video recording is achieved by pressing a single button. The D7000 DSLR also incorporates a built-in HDMI output CEC compliant (Consumer Electronic Control) that allows users to connect it to a HDTV and playback with most HDTV remote controls
By adding versatile NIKKOR lenses to the equation, photographers can create a variety of photo perspectives with video such as isolating subjects with a shallow depth of field, and recording in low light conditions. Combining the D7000 DSLR with NIKKOR lenses also delivers the sharpness essential for HD video, and Nikon's innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) II technology helps to eliminate the effects of camera shake
An additional feature of the autofocus system is AF fine tune. Photographers sometimes require an extra level of ultra-fine AF tuning. This feature allows you to individually fine-tune and register the autofocus position for up to 12 lens models, then apply that compensation whenever the same lens is attached. You can also register adjustments uniformly regardless of the type of lens used
The Picture Control system also allows the choice for standard, neutral, vivid, monochrome, portrait, or landscape settings to apply a personal look and feel to their pictures, and it's versatile scene modes let them choose from portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up or night portrait for stunning results even in challenging conditions
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Camera Type | Digital SLR with Interchangeable lenses |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Camera Format | DX / (1.5x Crop Factor) |
| Resolution |
Effective Pixels: 16.2 Megapixels |
| Sensor Type / Size | CMOS, 23.6 x 15.6 mm |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV |
| Bit Depth | 14-bit |
| Memory Card Type |
SD SDHC SDXC 1 Please Note:Twin memory card slots close |
| AV Recording | |
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| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Video Clip Length | Up to 20 Minutes Limited by Memory Card Capacity |
| Audio Recording | With Video, Mono |
| Focus Control | |
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| Focus Type | Auto & Manual |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
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| Viewfinder Type | Pentaprism |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Display Screen | 3" Rear Screen LCD (921000) |
| Screen Coverage | 100% |
| Exposure Control | |
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| ISO Sensitivity | 100-25600 |
| Shutter | 30 - 1/8000 sec |
| Remote Control | ML-L3 (Optional) |
| Mirror Lock-Up | Yes |
| Metering Method | Spot metering, Center-weighted average metering, 3D Color Matrix Metering |
| Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (White), Fluorescent H, Incandescent, Shade, Preset Manual |
| Flash | |
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| Built-in Flash | Yes: 1st Curtain Sync, Red-eye Reduction, Second-curtain Sync, Slow Sync, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction |
| Effective Flash Range | 8 - 39' (2.44 - 11.89 m) |
| Max Sync Speed | 1 / 250 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 6 fps |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, Wireless |
| Performance | |
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| Self Timer | 2 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec |
| Connectivity | AV Output, USB 2.0 |
| Software Requirements |
Windows: XP, Vista, 7 Mac: OS X 10.4.11 or later |
| Power | |
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| Battery | 1x EN-EL15 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Physical | |
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| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 5.2 x 4.2 x 3" / 13.21 x 10.67 x 7.62 cm |
| Weight | 1.71 lb / 779 g Camera with battery and memory card |
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My choice for 2010s Camera of the year!
From the moment I heard about this camera's release, I was very excited and immediately began the process of justifying its purchase. Once I was able to drop the [$] all I could ...Read complete review
From the moment I heard about this camera's release, I was very excited and immediately began the process of justifying its purchase. Once I was able to drop the [$] all I could find was the kits and I really didn't want the lens that came with it so I waited. And waited. And waited some more. It took almost 3 months for me to find just the body, and I must admit that it was well worth the wait.From the get go, I noticed the mirror slap was much quieter than that of my D200 and I found it to be a pleasing sound. Definitely better for stealthier situations. It was also immediately apparent that the body was smaller than the D200 as well, but not so much so that I could feel a big difference while shooting. Another thing that I noticed was that the larger display was crystal clear and a nice upgrade. The general controls on the body were similar enough to the D200 that it didn't take me too long to figure most of them out, but there were a few options that I had to consult the manual to figure out; specifically, changing the flash mode and trying to figure out where the shutter release cable plugged into. The user menu is similar as well so I had little trouble setting up my normal shooting parameters.I was very pleased to see that the D7000 wasn't nearly the battery hog that the 200 is. I purchased a spare battery and the MBD11 "multi-power" battery pack and got roughly 3,000 frames from the first battery. That's over double what I would get from the D200 and the BP that accompanied it.There are a few other improvements over the D200 that I have noticed as well. The exposure metering seems more accurate and the AF motor is quieter too. I love the 16 MP images (twice that of my previous body) and despite my initial apprehensions, I even like the dual SDHC card slots though I wish I could still use my collection of CF cards. The auto white balance is HUGELY improved over the D200. I would usually do a custom WB for each lighting situation I would encounter. The D7000 has yet to be taken out of Auto WB mode and the results are more than acceptable.The noise at higher ISO settings is greatly reduced in comparison. I get more noise shooting with the D200 @ ISO 1600 than I do with the D7000 with the ISO @ 6400. And the fact that I can go to 6400 makes the camera all the better.Then there's the built in intervalometer which gives the D7000 the ability to automatically shoot one frame per second for up to 999 seconds. This is the feature that I was most excited to use and have used it a few times already. I am a huge fan of time lapse photography and now I have the ability to do TL projects. My only gripe is that the camera's internal software limits us to just 999 frames. That's only 16.25 minutes of shooting when taking one frame per second and when you make your movie (which is normally @ 24 frames per second) that works out to roughly 42 seconds of TL video per session.Speaking of video, that is another feature that I was very excited over and I am looking forward to using when opportunities arise. I have used the camera in video mode all of once in the past six weeks and I am not completely happy with the results. In all fairness though, I am sure that the issues I have with the videos shot are more from operator error than they are from the camera. I really need to read the section of the manual pertaining to the video capabilities before I say anything unflattering.As time goes on and I've had a chance to give the camera even more of a work out, I will make any necessary amendments to this review.Strengths:16 MPISO range from 100 to 6400 (25,600 on the "H settings)6 FPSBuilt in intervalometerGreatly improved auto white balance100% View FinderMetal frameWeather and dust sealsWeaknesses:Limited number of frames can be shot using interval shooting.Similar Products Used:Nikon D100Nikon D200
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We used a D300 for the past 2 years and we are very satisfied with it. We purchased the D7000 because we needed an additional camera body.
According to the DxOMark website's overal...Read complete review
We used a D300 for the past 2 years and we are very satisfied with it. We purchased the D7000 because we needed an additional camera body.
According to the DxOMark website's overall rankings, the D7000' sensor is currently nr. 8 on the list, just below the D3. The ranking of the D7000 is impressive.
Compared with the D300, I want to make the following comments:
1. It is difficult to remove the EN-EL15 battery from the D7000. Besides the clip holding the battery, a small ridge inside the camera compartment prevents it from being easily removed.
2. Why can't Nikon standardise their batteries? The D300 uses the excellent EN-EL3E battery. If you need a spare battery, you need to buy a different model battery – and you need to carry 2 chargers with you!
3. The connector cover on the D7000 is much better than the horrible connector cover of the D300.
4.I like the mode dial on the D7000. It is much easier to change settings for scenes on the D7000 than the manual adjustments you need to make with the D300. This is supposedly an amateurish feature, but I don't care and it makes the D7000 camera much easier to use. You can still make your own manual adjustments.
5. I prefer the feeling of the D300 in my hands. The focus point selector, light metering button and multi-selector works better and easier for me on the D300. The D300 has a bigger control panel display.
6. The D7000 is slightly smaller than the D300, but it still balances nicely with our lenses.
7. I believe the D7000 is a nice addition to our photographic equipment, and it would do its intended tasks well. I don't believe it is a real & significant upgrade to the D300 … as it isn't supposed to be.
8. The D7000 is slightly lighter than the D300. Weight becomes a real issue when you carry the camera for long periods.
9. I won't sell the D300 to buy a D7000 or D300s; but I will sell the D300 to buy the D300s' replacement (D400?) when it becomes available.
I wish Nikon can add a GPS built-in feature as standard in all their cameras. Even cheap mobile phones have GPS's and it wouldn't cost Nikon more than $10 to incorporate a GPS in a camera. A camera needs only a very basic built in GPS, as add-on equipment are always troublesome or awkward to use.
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It is a big different the quality of the picture, COMING FROM THE D90 GOIN TO THE D7000.I LOVE THE D7000
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I coupled this D7000 body with the 85-400 zoom and got some great bird photos in Ecuador. Great camera!!
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I've purchased this camera twice already. Both times the sensor started showing dark spots shortly after I had taken a few pictures (less than 100), specially when using small apertures and with clear backgrounds. The more pictures you take the more dark spots that will appear, even if you don't change lenses, so it was hard for me to believe that I could accumulate so much sensor dust so quickly. I always had the self-cleaning option turned on but didn't seem to make a difference.
If it wasn't for that otherwise it is a wonderful camera. The buffer will feel small if you shoot in RAW mode specially if you shoot fast action (you will fill up the buffer in a little over a second!). Size-wise it is smaller than my older D70s. If I kept this camera longer I would definitely buy the vertical grip.
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Have just taken a few test shots after setting up the body and attaching a lens--I am impressed so far. going to a wildlife preserve this weekeend for a real test.
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There was a problem reading the memory cards which was resolved by updating the firmware.
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I use this body as my daily shooter and as a back up to my beloved D700. This body is often paired with my beast the 24-70 2.8 and produces excellent shots with my 70 200 2.8 VRII. Waiting for my 85mm 1.4 G so I can pair it with this wonderful body. The camera feels solid and it feels much more durable than my old D90 ( still an awesome camera by the way). The video capabilty is on par to me despite all the hoopla concerning its video capability. In my opinion if you want to shoot HD video then get a real HD video camera, just saying. In other words I don't care for video on DSLR cameras. Nice to have though when the time calls for video. Get one when in stock you'll won't regret.
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I use the D7000 daily for outdoor and livestock photography. It performs wonderfully, excellent battery life, enjoyable and easy to use.
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The Nikon D7000 is a great camera for the money and I have no regrets buying it. There are just two things I wish Nikon could improve, and that would be 1. to have a better quiet release mode. The present one in the D7000 is not that great and is still noisey in quiet situations.
2. A pop out LCD monitor.
This would make this camera a perfect product.
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I purchased my D7000 after briefly using a friends copy during a National Park vacation. I have been using a D300s for the past two years but I find the D7000 to be superior in every way that matters to me. The focus is faster and more accurate, the high ISO performance is much cleaner and the size and weight is considerably less. So far I have found no negatives and my D300s has been relegated to backup duty.
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Upgraded to this camera from an Olympus e-500. I've been a lifelong Oly user, so making the switch was a big decision. Boy, am I glad I did. I've learned more about photography, and my camera, in the last month with the D7000 than I have in the last 30 years. It's a great camera, easy to use, logical button location and will take your photography to a whole new level!
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I am devoted to photography as a hobby. I own the D90, love it but decided to expand a little. I am not sorry. The camera takes sharp, clear pictures that need little in the way of editing, if any. I am still learning but know enough to see that this is a wonderful camera and makes an amateur look like a pro. It has good heft to it, comfortable in the hand. The extra focus points make a difference; my shots are usually right on.
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This is my first Nikon and it's more than I bargain for, I am truly satisfied so far. I have a lot to learn with the camera, but enjoying it.
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I am an amateur looking to learn how to take professional quality photos. This camera is top of the line quality.
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This is a great camera. I bought it for the 6fps at first. This body is solid. It has so many features. Easy to learn on. I take allot of family shots, kids sports, and landscape. This works for everything. I bought mine refurbished through Nikon from BH. Was a great decision for me. BH is great to deal with.
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This D7000 is for fun only in my world,one I will kick around with and will be with me most of the time. I have two D700's I use for the studio and out on shoots so it nice to have a none work camera. It has just about the some controls as the D700 with a few additional ones. I wish it had more option for bracketing then just 3 and thats my only wish.
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awesome camera! works very well with everything i want to do. i take pictures of children and need a fast camera that can be as quick as they are and I have no problem keeping up with them! everything I expected
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Fine overall addition to Nikon line. Solid and consistent with great focus and shooting features. Get the extra battery grip for best balance.
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I am a CANON user but I have a few toys from the Nikon world, not one of those that would say one is better over the other. All brands have something that is better over tne competitor.
I got this to be passed on after I play with it for a while and so far I am quite impressed. It is omnia aequalia with teh D7 Canon if not better.
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Originally purchased as a backup body to my D700. I've been finding myself shooting more and more with this DX body. Plain and simple, it's FUN to use. I love the easy of use and quick adjustments.
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product is great just what i was looking for in a D-SLR i have the D5100 and im very happy with the D7000 it can be a bit complicated at times but over all it has proven very user friendly as well as compatible from the newest of users to the most advance. i highly recommend this great camera to anyone starting a new or professional.
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DX lenses are NOT recommended for use with FX "full-frame" digital, 35mm or APS SLR cameras.