Отзывы о Цифровой Фотоаппарат Nikon D7000

I was nervous buying this camera because of the discussions about focusing issues, soft pictures and oily sensor. I own a D5000 and love it as a travel camera but wanted the direct controls that I experienced on my brother's D90. So I took the chance and bought the d7000. I smiled after taking the first few pictures. I loved the feel, the speed, the metering, especially for flash photography, the ease of use, the focus points (and accuracy) and the controls. I've taken over 2000 pic so far with very few problems. I love the options for saving raw files. I used compressed 12-bit most of the time but sometimes uncompressed 14-bit for semi-pro work. There are so many things I love about the camera, but I just don't have the time to get into all of them. I did not find the image quality a huge step above the D5000, but there is definitely more detail and dynamic range at ISO100 for the pixel peepers and I love the old 12 MP sensor on the D5000 anyway. By the way, I still have my d5000.For those of you worried by the blogs; buy from a reputable dealer so that you can return easily. I do believe that at least 95 in every 100 people will keep the camera and be very pleased with it.

Over the years I have migrated from a D70, to a D90, to the D7000. I find the light meter/color sensor in the D7000 to be far more well distributed across the exposure curve than previous cameras, and the D90 was very good. The midtones are rendered well without boosting the picture controls and correspondingly less blowing out of highlights/color channels because of the boost. IE just more accurate with greater ease of use. This possibly is a result of the sensor itself having a little broader dynamic range also. Anyway, the point is that this is a great picture making machine. I like the feel of the camera, very BOSS, pro like. I like the focus system control improvements immensely. There is a learning curve, helps if you are a Nikon migrating, but this camera wants to be used by a PHOTOGRAPHER! If that's you, this is A GREAT CAMERA. (Sadly the full auto functions so well in combination with the focus system, light meter and the sensor that many point and shooters will be inclined to not learn how to drive the car, just put it on cruise control which is such a waste.) Anyway, at the risk of overstatement, the D7000 is like a mini-me D3s in terms of picture quality. Can't perform as well probably at extreme low light or ultra high speed sports environment like the D3s I am sure, but, for 90 something percent of any kind of shooting, this camera is THE BOSS. The video side I don't care about as I would not use any DSLR in that function seriously....so, I am not the person to comment on that function. If you are debating the purchase, stop wasting time, just do it!

I don't have any back focusing problems with this camera. Those who do complain about it are very picky... I suggest everyone does their research on this camera before they let someone's negative review sway your decision. I did a lot of research on this camera and in the end... people are just fussy and are never happy with anything. Trust me... this is a great camera and it takes great pictures. (: Go on Youtube and learn about all it's awesome features. I suggest DigitalRev or JaredPolin, Fro knows photo. Those two Youtube channels are great for explaining the D7000!

First off everyone should know that I am pretty new to photography. I started with point and shoots and recently purchased the Canon T2i in order to get more options. That model is a nice camera. However I was very disappointed with the 18-55 kit lens, its exposure compensation, metering and focus points. My friend told me about the d7000. While it was $400 (for comparable equipment) more I took back my Canon and purchased the Nikon.The d7000 is so much more camera. While I have not explored its video abilities I have taken about 1100 shots with it and I love it. First off the 18-105mm "kit lens" is very good. I also purchased a package with the 70-300mm vr dx....very very nice. The exposure compensation is accurate. 39 focus points along with an incredible array of how to use them with autofocus choices. I prefer Nikon colors and the this camera does a great job. JPEGs are high quality as well as the RAW files. There is a lot to learn for me but straight out of the camera the shots are great. The included editing software is perfect for me. I had a little learning curve (much more then the T2i) but in reality I was able to use this camera functionally with in a week or so.**update**I have had two significant events since I first purchased this camera. 1st I sent it back to Nikon for slight backfocus issues. This was a massive disappointment and I was upset. 2nd since it has been back I am awestruck by the power of this camera. I did not know what I was doing with this camera and the results were the same as a much less expensive dslr. Now that I have taken the time to experiment (about 3200 snaps) and understand the intricate focus and metering choices I am only now beginning to get some really steller shot....shots that I had hoped to get with this major purchase. I am so pleased with the body and the 18-105mm - 70-300mm that I purchased a tripod and remote. The high iso performance is incredible, the software is very easy to understand, and nikon support has been wonderful to me since I called with questions. The focus is just so perfect, the dynamic range of colors and detail is great. I have a lot to learn and I think this is my last camera purchase for a long time.

I absolutely love this camera. I own a Nikon D5000 as well but needed something a little faster that wouldn't cost me $2K and up. I also wanted to be sure that I could do some recording since I would use this on family vacations and needed a camera that I could record while it auto-focused in record mode. There is still so much I still need to learn in terms of photography. I did receive advise from photographers as to what my needs and my usage purpose and this was the best fitting for me.If you are looking for a camera you can grow with I would encourage you to purchase this model. My next upgrade won't be for a while but when it does happen I will stick with a Nikon but get an FX rather than DX. I have owned Canon point and shoots and loved how good my photos turned out so when I decided to go for a DSLR I shopped around and noticed buttons and location on the camera just didn't feel good in my hand.I recommend you go to a store, take a memory card (a good one) and take a few shots while in the shop. Try both the Nikon and Canon cameras. See how they photograph and how they feel, are the buttons where you can get to quickly? Once you get home take a look at your images they proof will be right in front of you. This is how I came to the conclusion for my purchase and I am happy to say I am a proud owner of a Nikon D7000.

If you currently shoot an SLR that makes you nervous about the noise every time you take it beyond 800 ISO, this is the body for you. For flash-less wedding ceremonies and low light event shoots, this body DOMINATES the power of ISO by making shots that were previously impossible, possible. I actually caught myself shooting in the DARK with the camera before I realized how impossible it was to do what I wanted. It's ISO capabilities will make you delusional.Everything else it does well too but not well enough to warrant a paragraph like above. You still need to have decent lenses (I mate my D7K to the old standards, 50mm f/1.8, 24-70 f/2.8, and 70-200 f/2.8 vr along with a Tokina 11-16 f/2.8) but this body will only help unlock even more of your lens capabilities.***** UPDATE *****Alrighty. So after months of using the D7000 I randomly started having what looked like backfocus issues. At first I thought it was my Tokina since my Nikkor lenses seemed to work but within two weeks, all three lenses couldn't be broken... So with horrendous back-focusing issues, I sent the body into Nikon to have it looked at (under warranty).Nikon received my body, fixed it, and mailed it back in a week. PPPPEEEERRRRFFFFFEEEECCCCTTTT once again. It's gone back to focusing correctly and all it well. Some small pieces were replaced and all of the AF related things were adjusted (according to the invoice).So if you're having issues with yours (like I said, my issues didn't show up for months), send it back to Nikon for service. Mine was serviced in Melville, NY.

I purchased a D80 in 2007...the D80 is a great camera...absolutely zero problems. Upgraded to D7000 for increase FPS and ISO performance. I am happy with the results and my decision to upgrade. I shoot indoor volleyball (poor lighting/high speed unpredictable action). I use an 85mm 1.8 or the 50mm 1.8...much better pictures, lower noise, and with twice the frame rate, I have a better chance of catching the action shot. I get clear sharp results from these two prime lenses. My 18-200 lens seems a little less sharp on the D7000. I have not yet done a side by side with my D80 to see if it is just my perception or it really is softer.It is a much more 'professional' level camera with lots more settings and options to mess with. It took me a while to figure out how to change some things.I have only played with the video...a camcorder is much more convenient and easier to get great results with. I thought I would use the video feature when events happened, but I find I want stills from my camera and use my iphone or camcorder to capture the action part.

I'm upgrading from a D90 and from what I've seen so far, I'm glad I went with the D7000 as my new main camera (plan to use the D90 as my backup now).Pros: Faster shutter speed, bigger buttons, smoother command dial rotation, 39-points of AF, 100% viewfinder, dual SD card slots, can save customized shooting settings, battery life is great, fantastic still shots.Cons:- Different battery and battery grip required (from that of the D90).- Video quality is great, but you can hear the mechanics of the autofocus in the video playback...would have to manually focus to avoid this. Would rather see this camera without the video capability and reduce the cost.- No built in PC-sync adapter (would have preferred that over the GPS capability).- Have come across an intermittent issue with autofocus in live view where camera won't lock focus correctly.- RAW format uses full 16.2 megapixels so files are huge (would be nice to see an option that allows you to choose how many megapixels you want to use when shooting RAW).I noticed this camera has a Q mode (Quiet shutter release), which apparently is to silence the shutter noise. I like the idea of this especially when photographing weddings since during the ceremony it's almost dead silent and the camera's shutter noise and the high pitch noise of the flash unit re-energizing itself can be heard by those you're standing next to, but the shutter speed appears to be affected when in this mode. It's slower, so I won't end up using it.Update:Just started messing around with the video more and found that my camera is among the many now that have the dead pixel issue. I tried recording in low light and noticed 2 dead pixels (one green, one blue). Then I tried recording in better lighting and could still see the green pixel. Between the dead pixel issue and autofocus noise, the video capability is more annoying than anything. Because of this I reduced my rating from 5 stars to 4. Also, Nikon has released an update to its firmware on this camera (sorry don't have the link) which they claim helps reduce the dead pixel issue. If I upgrade the firmware and notice that the pixels are no longer there I will change my rating back to 5 stars.

If you happen to be shopping around for an APS-C format camera and this falls within your budget, look no further and get the D7000. For a crop-sensor camera, Nikon is pushing the boundaries by including more features while maintaining great performance. If a full-frame camera is out-of-reach or is not what you're looking for, the D7000 is the next best thing. Great low-noise performance up to 1600 ISO; still really clean pictures. You can still get good shots past 1600, but as expected the noise will start creeping in. There's mirror lock-up for long exposures. Intervalometer for time-lapses or star trails. Weather-proof magnesium-alloy body feels great and let's you think about one less thing when shooting outdoors. Solid yet compact body compared to the bulkier full-framed cameras; compact yet solid compared to plasticky entry-level cameras. 39 auto-focus points provide more than enough spots to place your subject exactly where you want. Commander mode for off-camera flash. AND it shoots 1080 HD video.You might say I'm just listing specs on the camera. But that's the great thing about the Nikon D7000. ALL of it is in one package. Going through the process of selecting a camera, you do the meticulous research on everything that is available. Slowly weed things out: budget, lens selection, features, customer reviews, sensor noise, etc. I was teetering on the edge of the the Nikon D90, a tried and true mid-level camera, and the Canon T2i, the new mid-level camera with the HD video flair to it. Then you go into the product comparison where you develop two checklists: the first checklist are all the requirements that your camera should have; the second checklist are all the features that you want, but could live without. Once the Nikon D7000 specs were officially announced, both checklists went out the window and I made the purchase.Having parted with my hard-earned cash, I am very satisfied with the camera.

I was a big film fanatic all this years because I never liked how digital rendered colors and handled highlights. D7000 is exceptional in this case, especially if you process RAW files in Aperture 3 and turn on extended mode in Curves. I can't comment on JPEGs because I never shoot them, but RAW files are fantastic.Another brilliant things is high ISO performance, there is literally no noise at any settings. There is a grain but film also has grain and I do not care about it, but there are no blue/violet pixels even on ISO 6400 photos shot at candle light.I also have huge amount fo old Nikon lenses and ability to use them was a big plus for me, D7000 can meter all lenses made by Nikn or for Nikon from 1959 and above. As for metering, it DOES NOT overexpose!!! At least in RAW files, none of my RAW files have pure white pixels. But because in camera JPEG processor is not as smart as you, it can make overexposed JPEGs as a result. That's because JPEGs have 256 shades of each color and raw has 16384.In my opinion D7000 is absolutely best crop sensor camera ever made by any manufactor.

This is the second Nikon D-srl camera I have bought in the last year. I bought the D3100 last September after much deliberation between the D3100 and D7000. I chose the D3100, since it was going to be my first D-srl camrea, because of the ease of use. I was greatly please with my purchase but, I quickly out grew the camera. I mostly shoot sports and fast action photography so the D3100 put to many limts because of the low FPS. I got my D7000 about a month ago, and I have loved using it.Above I explained my chose between the D3100 and D7000 for the following reason. I have read may reviews talking about the bad focus of the D7000 and other issues along the this line. I feel that some people maybe having these issues because they got to much camera to fast. My experience with the simplier D3100 really helped me to be able to use my D7000 to its fulliest.I love this camera. I think if you are looking to upgrade from a beginner D-srl camera then just buy this one and stopping looking. If you are looking at this for your first D-srl, then I would suggest to get the D3100 or D5100 and then upgrade when you feel that you have out grown that camera.

Prevailing opinion may say that you should put your money in "glass" (lenses) and not in the camera body, but I don't think this is as true in our digital age. I owned the D-90 for over a year and it is a great camera, but when I put the same lenses on the D-7000 I get more depth of color, sharper images, and in general better pictures. There are so many good reviews of the technical aspects of the camera, that I will just go over the things that I particularly like. The build and feel of the camera is solid and the using the viewfinder is a delight. The video control buttons were improved and make it easier to use with less fiddling around. Having two SD cards is a treat, I use one for Video and overflow and the other for pictures. I loved all the buttons and settings on the D-90 but invariably I would put the camera down and then the next time I used it not remember that I had changed something -- now you can save your settings, two sets of them, so that you can start with known settings. And finally, the scene mode gives you a preview of the scene you are choosing, and in the touch up section menu, you have many ways to enhance your images including making wonderful color sketches -- it's fun sometimes to use these quick touch up enhancements, download to your computer or ipad and just mail them off to folks. Just a great camera, the price is high, but in so many ways well worth it.

Of course its a great camera for still. There are so many review about the still capability already. But the controlls of the video is OK but could be better.I played with the Nikon d7000 video a little. I even bought a Steadicam Jr for it. It took me a couple day to figure out I had to make an adapter plate to make the Steadicam work. I added a quick release so I can use the camera on the Steadicam Jr and take the camera off quickly. Here is my observation of the using nikon D7000 for video.1) There is no remote start/stop to turn the video on and off to be use on the steadicam Jr or similar stabilizer. I have to catch the "floating" camera on the Steadicam Jr to turn the recording on and off. So a time delay or remote switch to turn on the video is impossible?2) The D7000 camera is very "rear" heavy to compare with a "normal" camcorder. I made an adapter plate to allow the d7000 to work on the Steadicam Jr. Once the adapter plate is installed the Steadicam Jr works fine.3) There is no motorized zoom on the D7000 and zooming is not going to be smooth. It is almost impossible not to stop the recording on the Steadicam Jr to zoom.4) The built-in microphone is so close to the lens, it is picking up the noise of the lens motor when auto focusing is in action. I am using a old zoom 24-120mm without the silent wave motor. Other lense could be better.5) I also bought the IR remote controller, however, it will only control the shutter, it will not start/stop of the video remotely.6) No through the lens view finder to see the video means it is difficult if not impossible to take video under bright sun light.Still a great camera for occasional video recording for vacation.

Ive owned this beauty for a few months now and the difference is HUGE compared to my prior D80. the complements rolled in once my portfolio was updated with images from this body. Its hefty and has a million more things to offer. Images are spectacular and videos as well, soo smooth! The double decker function wheel is my favorite. you can easily switch your shutter to quiet mode when you dont want to disturb others. I'm considering buying a second D7000 body to keep as a spare for my wedding work and fully retiring my D80 to purely leisure work.

...to get low-light performance like this. I'd spent a lot of money on fast lenses but my D80 just wasn't taking the photos I wanted--too much noise and grain in low light. I'd done my research and thought that the answer was to get a larger sensor. I specifically expected to need a larger sensor and lower pixel count, to maximize the size of each light well. So when my wife asked for the D7000, which has the same size sensor and MORE pixels, I thought I would be really disappointed.To put it briefly: I'm not. At all. I'm taking natural light photos in dim conditions and loving the results, even with the crappy kit lens! Seriously, I crank this up to ISO 1000 and it's pristine. Even at 1600 and 3200 it's beautiful. It blows my five-year-old D80 out of the water without half trying. I guess sensor technology has really improved.Better yet, it has more features than the D80. Live View alone is worth the price of admission. Then throw in a much nicer rear display, lighter but stronger body, and faster processing... wow. Oh, and did I mention HD video? With real lenses, instead of the crap you get with most digital camcorders? The only thing it's missing is a GPS, and there's an input for that.I'm still saving up for that full-frame camera, some day. But right now the D7000 is doing everything I want.

I upgraded from the Nikon D40....Wow! I can't believe how good this camera takes pictures. I am having fun learning all the neat features this camera offers. I actually purchased the Nikon D5100 from the local camera shop and returned it 2 days later after reading reviews on the D7000. I also went with the D7000 because of the ability to purchase older lenses on Ebay at great pricing; seeing the D7000 works with lenses with or without onboard lens motors. I was able to purchase a push pull 80-200mm 2.8 lens for $560.00 and I can tell you the pictures are incredible. The clarity of the pictures are stunning. If you are struggling with stepping up to this camera vs the D3100 or D5100 save your money and you'll save money on lenses. Some of the old Nikon lenses are great; look at the 50mm 1.8 none motor lens only around $100 on Amazon new while the motor lens of the same is over $200. It makes getting this camera an easy choice; although all Nikon DSLR's are great it just came down to lens choice for me.

UPDATE 3/13/12 (1.2 yrs): I believe the single biggest improvement over the previous Nikons (D90) is color fidelity and dynamic range. It's subtle, but at this price point, improvements are incremental but vastly appreciated. This camera just captures the finest color gradations in dimly lit shaded areas or even in very low light. I'm sure it's a combination of better image sensor technology and improvements in the processing engine (software side). Proper use of white balance and ISO are also critical to really nail colors and fidelity. It's also an extremely responsive camera. Just fires away.--------------------------------------------------------------Having owned the D90 since fall 2008, before breaking it a couple months ago, I can tell you the D7000 is a big step up in a few key areas, although they're not necessarily related to picture quality (never would have bought one if my D90 was still alive). The D7000 focuses faster and with more intelligence as it has many more focus points (39 versus 11). The new shutter system is extremely quick and quiet. The VIDEO, especially now that it supports 720P at 30fps, is hugely improved, and I've found snagging quick vids of the kids has become invaluable. I see no need to shoot 1080p, which is just overkill.But, the D7000 really is aimed at the insatiable enthusiast who'll never leave the camera set on "A." The D7000 is meant to be tweaked and customized beyond what a cheaper camera might allow. If you're only seeking a camera with zero shutter lag that offers cleaner shots with better colors, deeper blacks, and those blurry backgrounds, then any cheaper D-SLR will do, especially the D3100 (if you're a Nikon fan). Don't bother spending the cash on the D7000 if you don't plan on READING the entire manual, exploring the vast menus, buying several lenses, and relentlessly seeking alternative ways to capture images.

m1OD0T07A3L7XF / mo21DO3I3VQEWCO Length:: 1:16 MinsThis review is for the video capabilities of the D7000 ONLY.As you can see in the attached video to this review, the quality of the video is stellar. It's as though I have a $20,000 video camera that I can use around the house. The best part is being able to use depth of field to create truly cinema-like movies.The audio sensitivity level on my D7000 had to be turned to LOW, however, otherwise all audio-- onboard thru external mics-- was distorted badly. This is easily adjusted using the LCD menu. Also, the focus takes a bit to do its job, which is a pain if you're trying to use autofocus to quickly adjust between different objects at varying distances from the camera. This is the only real complaint I have about shooting video with the D7000. However, if focus remains constant throughout the scene, you're fine.I highly recommend using an external mic. For the attached video to this review I used a Sennheiser ME66.

When Nikon announced the D7000, I immediately placed my preorder into Amazon as soon as they would take my credit card information. Boy am I glad I did, this camera is amazing.The image quality is outstanding - it's like they combined Shania Twain and Caroline Wozniaki into the camera - BEAUTIFUL. I mentioned this to my wife and now she's jealous when I pixel peep at 100% on my photos. I keep telling her it's simply platonic, but she won't listen.High ISO performance is very good - I shoot RAW, so I can't comment on JPEG, but I'm sure all the Facebook people who shoot small JPEG will also be impressed. I'm not sure why they think everyone cares about them sharing every facet of their life through photos, but whatever.Weather Sealing - This stuff WORKS and thank goodness, because the tears the Canon guys cried once they heard the 60D compared to the D7000 would have completely ruined any lesser camera.Autofocus performance - It autofocuses so good I don't even really have to lift the camera myself - it just seems to have a life of its own. Frankly I'd be surprised if one day it just doesn't go out by itself and get some good photos, making me all but obsolete. Luckily Nikon didn't include arms, so the camera will still need me to extract the photos to my computer. Opposable thumbs, baby - EAT IT D7000.Meters with AIS lenses - Finally Nikon got awesome and brought this feature downward. Of course, a lot of people buying the D7000 won't even know what an AI/AI-S lens is, or why it won't autofocus on their camera, and they surely won't even know what "metering" is, but at least Nikon threw the knowledgeable enthusiasts a bone without requiring a DXXX purchase.In all, this camera is amazing. It has enhanced my endurance and satisfaction, made me last longer, and has overall improved my confidence. I'm now firmly committed to Nikon, and I'm sure with this caliber of camera they're going to achieve maximum penetration into the market. Just wait until someone thrusts this camera into your face and you'll know what all the hub-bub is about!

I got this today and snapped about 500 pics. All I can say is wow. I opted for the body only and the Nikon 18-200 lens. Great combo and a really fast camera. My wife has the D5100 so I was use to that. This camera snaps the picture before I notice it focused. Takes some getting use too at first. I can say I love it from the first shots. I have researched this camera for a long time (6 months) before I got it. But it is worth the wait. I look forward to future wedding and portrait jobs. This camera and lens combo is great. If you are in the market for this level of camera and just need one that does this is your camera. There is very little hesitation from focus to snap so far. Even low light works great. I have some great shots from it my first day and know I will get many more..... Bottom line if you want a really good camera get this.....

I am admittedly a newcomer to the DSLR world having shot film for many years and then a few point and shoots digital cameras and one other DSLR from another brand. My first experience with a DSLR from another brand was a bit disappointing even though I was being told that the particular band was an innovator in the Digital world that other brands tended to follow. Which it seemed that they had great ideas but had trouble following through in providing a great product and a system that you could count on being there in future.With that said; I started the hunt for a DSLR and a photography system that I could grow with into the future.I really believe that I have found that with Nikon and the D7000. When I first picked the camera up it just felt right! And even in auto I was able to take photographs in lighting that the other camera I had tried would just lock up and refused to take the photo. As I starting learning the camera I found the menus and options, while plentiful, are intuitive and easy to manipulate. I have captured some great photos using Auto and Scene modes, and also been able to flip to Manual mode and manipulate the shots to get exactly what I want.One selling point that really proved to be a wise "test" for a new camera is that my wife who normally used a point-and-shoot cameras, can pick it up, turn it on and literally point and shoot and capture great images in Auto and Scene modes. Not too many DSLR's can offer that kind of diversity with relatively little user input.I Love this camera and will only like it better as I become more familiar with all the settings and options.Nikon D7000 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only)

It took a while to get - and I guess they are still hard to find sometimes. I got mine at the MSRP, I think it's shameful that some retailers are selling higher. My biggest reason for buying this camera was the features and I haven't been disappointed so far. The frame rate is so fast that I have to set it on CL to keep from constantly clicking off 2 frames when I only intend 1. I have not noticed any of the hot pixels that some have complained about. One of this cameras features that I like so much is it's low-light high-ISO range - def. better than my old D200, and better than the D300 also. I didn't like that I had to buy SD cards, but I found some for a good price, and I do like the 2 slots for cards. One thing I don't like - the counter is not accurate. It shows that I can fit 225 images onto an 8G card, but really it's over 400 (at least it errs in a good way). The battery life is exceptional in this camera - I shoot all day on one battery. At least that makes up for not using the same battery as the D200 and now my D700. One little thing I wish Nikon would have done a little better - only 3 shots on bracketing. I do appreciate being able to bracket by 2 f/stops - the D300 and D700 will only do 1 stop at a time. I also notice some exposure prob. with highlights, but nothing major. Anyway - no regrets about this camera!!

I have used a D40, owned a D60 and D90 and have shot the pentax equivalent. This is the best upgrade and the best camera I have ever used. I'm sure there are better that cost twice as much but my photos and videos have taken a huge step up with this camera. If you are coming from an old D40 or something and use your old lenses, it may be time to get a better lens. I have noticed my cheap older lenses almost look worse with this camera but that's only because it's capturing more detail. My new lenses look stunning with this camera.The new controls, etc have also made this the easiest to use camera even though it has a ton more options.If you are on the fence about upgrading, I would say GO FOR IT! You wont be disappointed.

This is the best Nikon digital SLR I have used to date. Ken Rockwell's review was spot on. This camera makes taking beautiful pictures even easier. I have been happy with its ergonomics, weight, and quality. (I also got the md-b11 battery grip and love its overall feel.) I opted for the body only to go with other lenses that I already own. I have been especially happy with the low light performance of the camera. This was definitely a great step forward in camera evolution for Nikon. If you are shopping in this price range and do not have money invested in other brands of lenses than I highly recommend it. It is hard to say you should switch from another platform considering there are so many solid offerings. Canon's 7D, wow. But for the Nikon crew this is a great camera. Highly recommend. Be sure to do your homework though. I have read so many horror stories of people having bad experiences because they did not know what they were buying. Spending over $1,000 does not make you a photographer, or guarantee that your photos will be dazzling. This camera will highlight your solid technique and allow you to do more than the entry level digital SLRs.