Technical Details
Style: With 18-105mm Lens
Nikon D7000 Digital SLR: Hands-on preview by dpreview.com
Nikon has released the D7000 mid-level digital SLR. Housed in a
magnesium alloy body, the feature-rich camera incorporates a 16.2Mp CMOS
sensor, faster 'Expeed 2'-branded processor, 921k dot 3.0" LCD and can
record 1080p full HD movies. It features the company's latest 39-point
AF system with 3D tracking and 2,016 pixel RGB metering sensor. It will
start shipping with the 18-105mm VR kit lens from October 2010 at a
retail price of $1499.95. We've had a pre-production D7000 in the office
for long enough for us to prepare an full hands-on preview looking at
the camera, its features and where it'll sit in the range
Product Details
Style: With 18-105mm Lens
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Product Dimensions:
8 x 10 x 10 inches ; 5 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the
manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
- ASIN: B0042X9LCO
- Item model number: 25474
- Average Customer Review:
4.5 out of 5 stars
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#97 in Camera & Photo
- Date first available at Amazon.com: September 13, 2010
Product Description
Style: With 18-105mm Lens
From the Manufacturer
Meet the new Nikon D7000, a camera ready to go wherever your
photography or cinematography takes you. Experience stunning images with
sharp resolution and smooth tonal gradation, thanks to the 16-megapixel
DX-format CMOS image sensor and a powerful EXPEED 2 image processing
engine. Take advantage of its wide ISO range of 100 to 6400 (expandable
to 25,600) and its incredibly low levels of noise. Expect your images
tack-sharp and accurately exposed, thanks to the camera’s 39-point AF
and Scene Recognition System using a 2,016-pixel RGB matrix metering
sensor. And with an approx. 0.052-second release time lag and approx. 6
frames-per-second shooting, you won’t miss a moment.
You’ll
see exactly what you’re capturing with the approx. 100% frame coverage
viewfinder, and for those who want to shoot both stills and movies, the
D7000’s D-Movie capabilities now include Full HD 1080p capture with
full-time autofocus and manual exposure. All of this advanced imaging
technology is kept safe beneath the magnesium alloy covering the top and
rear chassis of a compact body, whose sealing has been severely tested
against moisture and dust. The D7000 is ready to shoot indoors and out,
and at 150,000 cycles tested, the camera’s durable shutter unit helps
you keep shooting. Combine all this with the unmatched NIKKOR lens
lineup and Creative Lighting System and you have everything you need to
explore your imagination to its fullest. Where can creative freedom like
this take you? Find out, with the D7000.
D7000 Highlights
Stunning image details: 16.2 effective megapixels
Whether you want to make large prints or crop tightly in an image, the
D7000 delivers the resolution you need. At its heart is a DX-format CMOS
image sensor with 16.2 effective megapixels, optimally engineered to
gather more quality light through sharp NIKKOR lenses. Coupled with
14-bit A/D conversion (12-bit selectable), the D7000 produces stunning
images that are richer in tone and detail than previously possible in DX
format. The A/D conversion happens within the sensor, thereby
maintaining exceptional image integrity without sacrificing shooting
speed or energy efficiency. Combine these with the agile DX format and
its signature 1.5x focal length telephoto potential and you can begin to
see where this kind of shooting power can take you.
Improved image quality and speed: EXPEED 2 image processing engine
Sometimes you want to capture the subtle tones of a sunset. Other times
you want to freeze the action. The D7000 delivers both, thanks to the
newest generation of image processing engine, EXPEED 2, which performs
multiple tasks with more speed and power. Expect smoother tonal
gradations, even in difficult shadows and highlights, for a greater
sense of depth in your images. Shoot continuously at 6 frames per second
so you can capture the action you’ve been missing. Focusing performance
such as face recognition in Live View mode is also further improved,
letting you concentrate on your composition.
Standard ISO 100 to 6400, expandable to ISO 25600 equivalent
With improved pixel quality of the image sensor comes a wider ISO range
from the DX-format — ISO 100 to 6400 has now become standard with the
D7000, enabling you to handle a wider range of lighting situations: from
the bright and sunny outdoors to low-lit evenings and interiors.
Nikon’s renowned noise reduction technology has been upgraded even
further. Throughout the range, the D7000 delivers sharp images with
minimized color noise. And thanks to the higher processing speed, even
when High ISO noise reduction is activated, you can keep shooting
continuously without stress. Quality high-ISO performance can also
enhance a lot for movie shooting, allowing you to capture the mood of a
scene using only available light.
Capture Full HD 1080p D-Movie with full-time autofocus and manual exposure
The D7000 welcomes in a new era of movie capture: Full HD 1080p and
movie editing functions for exceptional cinematic reproduction and
quality. In addition to smooth-moving images, the camera can compensate
for distortion and other image-degrading problems. Besides auto exposure
mode, the D7000 offers manual exposure mode, which locks in the
exposure value when shooting scenes with varying contrast levels, such
as when panning from a bright window to a dark interior. Aside from a
built-in monaural microphone, the D7000 incorporates an external
microphone jack for high-quality stereo sound recording options.
Improved quality in highlight and shadow: Active D-Lighting
Nikon’s exclusive Active D-Lighting offers the ability to preserve
details in the highlights and shadowy areas of images shot in
high-contrast scenes.
Whether you’re dealing with bright skies and a dark foreground or deep
shadows where you can’t use a flash, the EXPEED 2 image processing
engine renders those scenes with smoother tones — even at its highest
settings. Simply select Auto in Active D-Lighting mode and the camera
can adjust to the scene’s contrast levels or bracket them into three
frames of varying strength levels. Even when Active D-Lighting is
activated, you can still maintain the continuous shooting rate.
Now even more precise: The Scene Recognition System
The D7000 incorporates a built-in exposure-metering sensor with a far
larger pixel count than any other D-SLR camera before it. The
2,016-pixel RGB sensor reads the scene’s brightness and colors more
accurately, and then applies this reading to optimize not only exposure,
but also autofocus, white balance and i-TTL flash calculations — all in
mere milliseconds prior to the actual exposure. With more pixels, the
D7000 can recognize even smaller subjects — both moving and stationary.
The newly improved Scene Recognition System delivers better photographs
in every way.
Wide-area coverage, powerful 39-point AF
The D7000’s strategically positioned 39 AF points cover a significantly
wide area of the frame, giving you flexible compositional
possibilities. The nine AF points in the center utilize powerful
cross-type sensors — especially useful when you need tack-sharp focus
such as with portraits and macro work. And unlike other manufacturers’
systems, the D7000’s nine cross-type sensors work with all AF NIKKOR
lenses f/5.6 or faster. The D7000 offers a variety of AF area modes,
including dynamic-area AF using 9, 21, 39 points. Switch between the
three, depending on the predictability of your subjects’ movement, and
the selected AF point and surrounding points will track your intended
subject automatically.
There is also 3D tracking, which
continuously follows moving subjects within the 39 AF points, indicating
the activated AF point in the viewfinder. Utilizing Nikon’s Scene
Recognition System, Auto-area AF properly judges the main subject within
39 AF points and focuses on it. Therefore, no matter what the situation
or composition calls for, the D7000’s autofocus system will be ready to
meet your focus needs.
39-point AF & 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
Stay focused on what matters most.
Sophisticated AE with highlight analysis
After the incredibly accurate 2016-pixel RGB sensor reads a scene’s
lighting information such as brightness and colors, the D7000
cross-references what it sees with imaging data from 30,000 real-world
shooting situations. This way, the renowned 3D Color Matrix Metering II
delivers exposure results that are faithful to how you see light and
shadow interplay, even in difficult lighting situations. This
intelligent metering technique also delivers exceptionally accurate
i-TTL flash exposures, and it all happens within milliseconds for both
speed and precision.
Informed auto white balance (AWB)
Based on its massive collection of shooting data compiled from various
light sources, the D7000’s intelligent AWB algorithm renders white as
truly white — even when shot under a wide range of light sources,
including the difficult mercury vapor lighting. The D7000 also carries
another AWB mode that maintains incandescent warmth in your images.
Contrast AF for live view and D-Movie
Live View and D-Movie users can rejoice, because with the D7000,
face-priority AF is now faster and more powerful than ever. Up to 35
people can be. For moving subjects such as pets, subject-tracking AF
keeps them in focus. Normal-area AF is recommended for pinpoint focus
and wide-area AF for handheld shooting. All are effective both for Live
View shooting and movie recording.
6 Frames Per Second Shooting up to 100 Images
Say farewell to missed opportunities. The D7000 incorporates a new
driving mechanism to conduct its remarkably fast and precise mirror
movements, giving you an approx. 0.052 second release time lag and an
approx. 0.13 second start-up time. What’s more, you can continuously
shoot at approx. 6 frames per second at both 14-bit and 12-bit A/D
conversion for RAW shooting.
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Rugged and protected: compact magnesium alloy body and sealing against dust and moisture
With a top and rear cover of durable magnesium alloy, the D7000 is
ready for the outdoors. Nikon engineers paid meticulous attention to
where exterior parts join by employing durable sealing against moisture
and dust. The compact body has also undergone severe environmental tests
to prove its rugged reliability. |
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Approx. 100% frame coverage viewfinder
With approximately 100% frame coverage in the viewfinder, what you see
is what you exactly capture. The specially coated glass pentagonal prism
and precision-crafted finder screen offer not only a bright viewfinder
image, but also enable you to easily confirm when a subject is in focus. |
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Precision and durability: 150,000 cycles tested shutter unit
The D7000 has a shutter speed range of 1/8000 to 30 seconds, with a top
flash synchronization speed of 1/250 second. And just like with
professional models, the shutter unit is tested for 150,000 cycles in
severe conditions, proving precision and durability. |
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Intuitive operation: strategically located dials, buttons and switches
Each and every control on the D7000 has been strategically placed for
streamlined operation. The exposure mode dial and release mode dial are
stacked on the same axis for easier access. Two new user settings can be
assigned to the exposure mode dial. The release mode dial now offers a
quiet shutter release mode for near-silent operation and one-touch Live
View and movie recording are now possible, thanks to a newly designed
switch and button structure. |
921k-dots, 170-degree viewing angle, 3-inch LCD monitor
The D7000 features an expansive 3-inch VGA LCD monitor with reinforced
glass. Its approx. 921k-dot resolution assures clear, detailed display
of images, which proves invaluable when confirming focus or assessing
image sharpness. The wide 170° viewing angle and bright display make it
easy to review images or confirm menu settings when shooting outdoors.
Electronic Virtual Horizon
Especially useful for landscape shooting, the virtual horizon indicated
in the LCD lets you know when the camera is level. The virtual horizon
can also be displayed during Live View shooting.
Twin SD card slots (cards not included)
Two memory card slots offer a number of advantages: sequential
recording; recording the same images simultaneously on two cards;
recording RAW and JPEG separately onto two different cards; and
duplicating images from one card to another. It’s also possible to
designate a specific card with more memory for use at the time of movie
recording. |
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Intelligent power management
After carefully scrutinizing every aspect of the camera’s circuitry,
Nikon engineers have designed the D7000 for maximum performance with
minimized power usage. With the newly designed Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL15, 1,050 frames* can be taken on a single charge.
*With EN-EL15, based on CIPA standards.
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Nikon Creative Lighting System
The D7000 has a built-in pop-up flash that covers a 16mm lens
perspective without vignetting. The flash is fully compatible with the
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and delivers well-balanced flash
exposures thanks to the innovative i-TTL flash control. The built-in
flash also offers Commander mode to trigger remote flash units when
using Advanced Wireless Lighting. The dual advantages for i-TTL
technology and wireless capability make sophisticated remote flash
control simple and inspiring. One simple remote flash from the side
using the SB-900, SB-700 or SB-600 creates more texture, dimension and
mood in ways that available light cannot. For more sophisticated
creative effects, the small and intelligent SB-700 has been designed to
make the control of remote multiple flashes even easier. |
Picture Control: Portrait
You can transform the look of an image simply by selecting from the
camera’s Picture Control menu. Choose from the following settings:
Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Landscape, and Portrait. You can
even adjust parameters such as sharpness and saturation and then save
them as Custom Picture Controls.
Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D11
The dedicated battery pack MB-D11 ensures longer battery power. You can
expect more than 2,010 shots*. The MB-D11 is equipped with a shutter
release button, command dials and a multi-selector useful for vertical
composition shooting. It also provides better camera balance when a long
telephoto lens is used.
*With two EN-EL15 (one in camera and one in MB-D11), based on CIPA standards
ViewNX 2 — Your imaging toolbox
Browse and organize images easily and efficiently with ViewNX 2. This
bundled, all-in-one software helps you view, edit, store, and share both
photos and movies. Attach labels to your images for simpler searching
and browsing, or choose from an array of editing functions such as
resize, crop, rotate, straighten and auto red-eye correction. You can
even delete scenes from movies taken with your D7000. ViewNX 2 also
works effortlessly with Nikon’s photo-sharing website, my Picturetown,
making uploading and viewing your images more enjoyable than ever.
Product Description
Meet the new Nikon D7000, a camera ready to go wherever your
photography or cinematography takes you. Experience stunning images with
sharp resolution and smooth tonal gradation, thanks to the 16-megapixel
DX-format CMOS image sensor and a powerful EXPEED 2 image processing
engine. Take advantage of its wide ISO range of 100 to 6400 (expandable
to 25,600) and its incredibly low levels of noise. Expect your images
tack-sharp and accurately exposed, thanks to the camera’s 39-point AF
and Scene Recognition System using a 2,016-pixel RGB matrix metering
sensor. And with an approx. 0.052-second release time lag and approx. 6
frames-per-second shooting, you won’t miss a moment.What's in the box:
Nikon D7000 DSLR Camera Kit with Nikon 18-105mm DX VR Lens, Nikon AF-S
DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens, EN-EL15 Lithium-Ion Battery,
MH-25 Quick Charger, Camera Strap, USB Cable, Audio Video Cable, DK-5
Eyepiece Shield (Replacement), BM-11 LCD Monitor Cover, BF-1B Body Cap,
BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover, View NX 2 CD-ROM, User's Manual and 1-Year Limited
Warranty.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
1,153 of 1,174 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Review Written for Beginner Photographers
October 11, 2011
By jpullos
Style Name:Body Only
I am a photography teacher in NYC and online. (See my Amazon profile
for my website.) I teach beginner and intermediate photography students
every week. I've also been a professional photographer for the last five
years with images published in The New York Times, GQ, New York
Magazine, Women's Wear Daily, The New York Observer, The Village Voice
and Time Out New York.
(This review is for beginner photographers.)
If
you're a beginner, you're most likely asking yourself: Nikon or Canon?
Really, I feel confident in saying that you can't go wrong with either.
I've used both brand's cameras extensively and find that they both
offer amazing image quality with well-built, solid cameras that, if
taken care of, will last decades. There are two differences between the
cameras, though, that can be taken into consideration.
The
user-interface: If cameras were computers, Nikons would be PCs and
Canons would be MACs. PCs are built for people not afraid of technology
whereas Macs are built for people who want things super-easy. Nikons
excel at customization options which means you'll see so many more
options with the Advanced features of a Nikon than you will with a
Canon. Canons, on the other hand, excel at ease-of-use for beginners.
Canons offer less advanced options and can be easier to learn on. This
can be frustrating down the line, though, once you've learned a lot
about photography. At that point you may want all of the options that
Nikon offers and be frustrated with your Canon. If you're someone who
really likes to delve deep into your hobbies or if you're intent on
becoming a professional photographer, I'd say a Nikon would be your best
bet. If you're someone who wants to learn the basics of photography and
only imagine yourself being a hobbyist, Canon would be a better option
for you.
Where Nikon excels: Flash photography. I often find
myself in situations where I'm shooting event photography (weddings,
movie premiers, benefits and galas) where I need to use a lot of flash.
For this kind of photography, I'll always prefer to be shooting with a
Nikon. Nikon's flash metering (how the camera magically decides how much
light to fire out of the flash) is much more consistent than Canon's.
You can take a Canon and shoot the same scene three times in a row with
flash and all three images will be at different brightness levels. You
can do the same thing with a Nikon and all three images will be
wonderfully the same. If you're somebody who plans on shooting a lot
with flash (indoor photography, event photography, etc.) you'll want to
consider going with Nikon.
Where Canon excels: Richness of
colors. I've been in numerous situations where I've been on the red
carpet taking the exact same picture as the photographer next to me.
I'll have a Canon and the person next to me will have a Nikon. This has
provided quite a few opportunities to compare the images side-by-side.
What I've found is that the colors on the Canon's images look richer and
make the image pop more. If I'm doing fine art photography (anything
I'd like to someday hang in a gallery), I'll always want to be shooting
with a Canon for this reason.
If you're set on Nikon, there are three cameras you should be considering and it all comes down to what your budget is:
D7000 $1,400 without lens
D5100 $750 without lens
D3100 $600 only available with lens
(current prices as of 2/19/11)
Here's what you get for spending extra money (each camera compared to the one below it):
D3100 vs. D5100:
The
D3100 is an EXCELLENT camera so if you only have $550 to spend total on
camera and lens then go out and buy this camera. You won't regret it.
If you're considering spending more money, here's what you'll get from
the D5100 in comparison:
-Better performance in low light situations.
-A
higher resolution screen on the back of the camera so you can see your
images more clearly and make out if they actually turned out well.
-An external mic jack. (If you're planning on shooting video with an external mic, you'll want the D5100 over the D3100.)
-A
flip out screen (handy if you want to put your camera anywhere but at
your eye level and be able to see what your camera is about to capture
before you shoot it)
-Faster continuous shooting. If you're often
shooting sports or any fast moving subject, continuous shooting allows
you to capture multiple images in a single second. The D3100 shoots at
three frames per second whereas the D5100 shoots at four frames per
second.
-Higher ISO options. The D5100 offers one more stop of ISO
than the D3100 does. If you don't know what ISO means (or what a stop
is) just know that this allows you to more easily shoot images in
low-light situations.
-Longer battery life. The D5100's battery will last 20% longer than the D3100
The
two advantages of the D3100 over the D5100 are: less expensive and less
weight. Whenever a camera is less expensive, it means you'll have more
in your budget for the lens. The D3100 weighs 10% lighter and is 10%
smaller than the D5100.
D5100 vs. D7000:
The D5100 is
Nikon's latest and greatest and is even newer than the D7000. Phenomenal
camera! If you're stuck, though, between the D5100 and the D7000,
here's what you'll get by spending more money on the D7000:
-More focus points. When using auto-focus, the D7000 will have an easier time focusing on what you want it to focus on.
-60% longer lasting batteries.
-Faster
continuous shooting. If you're often shooting sports or any fast moving
subject, continuous shooting allows you to capture multiple images in a
single second. The D5100 shoots at four frames per second whereas the
D7000 shoots at six frames per second.
-Weather sealed. This means you can shoot with the D7000 in the rain.
-Two
memory card slots. This is really a cool feature. The D7000 has two
memory card slots which means you'll be less likely to find yourself
standing in front of a gorgeous scene with no more memory left.
-Faster
shutter speed. The fastest shutter speed on the D5100 is 1/4000th of a
second; on the D7000: 1/8000th of a second. To be honest, I can't think
of any practical reason why this would benefit you unless you're
planning on shooting some really bright scenes like directly into the
sun.
Advantages of the D5100 over the D7000:
-A flip out
screen (handy if you want to put your camera anywhere but at your eye
level and be able to see what your camera is about to capture before you
shoot it)
-Smaller and lighter: The D5100 is 10% smaller and 30%
lighter than the D7000. This is something to consider if you plan on
carrying your camera around with you a lot.
-Less expensive so you can spend more on your lens!
