Отзывы о Цифровой Фотоаппарат Nikon D7000

I wanted to move back to a full sized SLR now that the technology is just so fantastic, and after doing a lot of evaluation, chose the Nikon. Given the complexity, it is surprisingly user friendly. And the bottom line is, it takes fantastic pictures! I took a trip out to the Texas Hill Country a couple of weeks ago during the peak of wildflower season, and the pictures I was able to get were just great. Of course, having a minimum of at least 16GB of extra memory is a must. I have not had a need to use the video function, but will be attempting it over the weekend on a guided fishing trip. My Dad, now deceased, was a professional photographer, and I wish he had access to great technology like the D7000.

My first DSLR was a D80 I purchased four years ago. The shutter went out a few weeks back but I had been planning to upgrade to the D7000 anyway so this just hurried things up. I bought the D7000 kit with the 18-105 lens but quickly sold that on Ebay. There is nothing wrong with the 18-105 lens, but it would be a shame to keep that as your only or primary lens on such a fine camera. It really belongs with more of an entry level DSLR such as the D3100. Consider the 16-85, 35mm 1.8 prime, or 18-200.I was shooting with a Tamron 17-50 2.8 lens on the D80. For low light, it worked pretty well but greater than half the time I needed to use my SB-600 flash to capture my young kids doing what they do (move). The only downside to the Tamron, or combination of the Tamron with the D80, was that the images tended to be soft, especially when opened up. So I also upgraded my lens to the Nikkor 16-85. While this is a variable lens that maxes out at 3.5, it is amazingly sharp combined with the D7000. And the extra reach is great for getting better shots and also providing relatively shallow depth of field that otherwise would be lost with the slower aperture.The reason I mention the lens change is that I wouldn't have gone to a variable lens had it not been for the amazing ISO performance on the D7000. I am now shooting flashless at very fast shutter speeds. I usually shoot raw and process with Lightroom and I'm seeing amazing results at 800 ISO even when fully blown up (1:1). At ISO 1600, I can see minor noise but Lightroom 3's noise reduction easily eliminates it. 3200 certainly isn't noiseless but again, Lightroom can clean it up very well in most situations. My old D80 had more noise at 400 than the D7000 has at 1600; I'd say 800 on it was equivalent to 3200 on the D7000. I could see printing 1600 shots at smaller sizes with no need for software cleanup. So while my results are preliminary (3 weeks in), I am astonished at the ISO capabilities of this camera. I no longer have d700 envy and am glad I can get great dx lenses for under $700 as opposed to $1500 for fx. Perfect for enthusiasts like me!You've seen the stat that the D7000 can shoot 6 shots per second. The 6FPS shutter is in some ways overkill. But if you shoot HDR/Bracket shots in quick succession having such a rapid shutter can allow you to do so handheld. This is really only possible because of the high ISO capabilities enabling very fast shutter times. And for sporting events and the like, it's nice to have the ability to rapidly fire off shots.I have also noticed considerably improved metering and white balance on the D7000 compared to my old D80. Of the 350 or so shots I've taken, I am spending much less time adjusting lighting and white balance in Lightroom.As others have mentioned, the ergonomics/design of the camera are quite good and I really enjoy the many direct access shortcuts for adjusting everything from focus to flash to white balance and much more. The two custom settings are very easy to set and perfect for your two most common profiles (e.g. indoor portrait and outdoor landscape). The screen is beautiful and moving in and around even RAW files is very smooth and fast. I went with two 16GB SD class 10 Transcend cards and while I'm currently using the RAW 1 / JPEG 2 option, I plan to use the second as a backup card once I go to RAW only.I've only toyed with the video function but that was a part of my consideration since I dislike carrying two cameras, plus chargers and media, on family vacations. The tests I've done in 1080P have been very impressive, albeit large as you would expect. Auto-focusing while video recording is okay, as long as the background isn't too noisy or subjects too many. The biggest downside I have experienced is the built-in microphone picks up lots of auto focusing noise. I have not yet invested in an external mic but probably will need to.All in all I am very pleased with the D7000 and see no major shortcomings. It's not cheap, but you get a lot for your money if you are in the market for a prosumer class DSLR. For users who won't explore and use the MANY options and capabilities of this camera, I would recommend considering the 3100 at less than half the cost. For D70/80/90 users who are ready to step up big time in terms of performance, this is the upgrade you have been waiting for. Some will hold out for a D700 successor (D800 or whatever it ends up being called). I have no doubt it will be an amazing camera but cost wise, you're going to be looking at $2500+ for the body alone and pay roughly double for coverage equivalent lenses. So figure $4K just to get started. Too rich for my non-professional needs but certainly should be considered if your work or wants dictate that level of camera. And there maybe be a D300s replacement in the works too. Still, I'd urge anyone to consider the D7000, which in my opinion is the best cropped sensor DSLR to date.

This camera is incredible, I am just learning it and it produces great pics... I bought David Busch's (Engineering textbook) D7000 guide and after about 1200 shots am just beginning to scratch the surface of what this camera is capable of.. Many before me have written much better reviews with much better expanations on how great this camera really is so I won't go into that.I am a hobbyist with a pretty good eye for photograpy that used a D50 for 5 years or so and SLR film user since the early 80's. Early last year I had the opportunity to start shoot at a local charity's events (12-13 per year), HS graduations at their adult high school and program graduations as well. I also really enjoy landscape, macro, wildlife and vacation photography as well. The D50 was OK and worked pretty well in regular light but started to have a lot of problems that several local repair facilities and Nikon all said buy a new camera... My choices were the Nikon D90, D300s and the D7000 and after loosing on an Ebay bid for a new D300s I decided to go for the D7000 from Amazon.... Best price, fast delivery and good support incase something goes wrong... I intend to buy an additional four year warranty extension to support my photography as soon as I recover from sticker shock and get a few new lenses...I was a little intimidated by the vast ammount of functions that this camera offers but have found that if I am paitent and continue to learn one function at a time that I will have a great tool for a long time in the future... The fears I had about being too complicated to really learn, the strange over manipulated samples from Amazon's pics, FLICKR and several on line forums I belong to and the fear that I would only use about 35% of this camera's actual capabilities have been put to rest by David Busch's book...I have shot mostly in one of the four modes controlled by the dial so far and have loved them. (Auto, Program, Shutter and Aperature) Even on Auto most of the pics have turned out better than the D50. As I gain a better knowledge of the functions and light readings of this camera I will begin to step away from the mode dial and start to use more of my choices for ISO shutter and ap speed... Don't get me wrong, not every pic has come out calling to be framed and put on my wall at home but I can assure both the novice and the intermediate shooter that you will not regret buying this camera... It will grow with you (and until you become a pro if that is your goal) satisfy your every photographic need... I am happy that I can use my old lenses during the learning curve so that when I am ready I will be able to shell out some buck for the real "Glass" that Nikon makes. These old lenses still are great for a lot of pic taking and will suffice for a time...The colors are great and actually really close to what the eye sees, I have been surprised time after time by the D7000 and how accurate and sharp the pics are even with Nikon kit lenses. Since I really am not one of the so called artist style photographers but do believe that composition is very important in picture taking I have set the goal to do as little manipulation of the shots as possible. With the old D50 it was pretty much manditory because the CCD was on its way out and when I had an event shoot often the camera (or the operator) was fooled by the types of lighting, a non TTL flash or a background that the camera didn't recognise a focal object and wouldn't get a clear focus on anything.... So far the only problem I have actually experienced withe the D7000 was getting it to pick a clear field of focus on a bunch of wild rice shoots with grain that was ready to be harvested... Operator error not the camera... I also understand that this is a universal problem with autofocus DSLR's...My advice is if you are willing to put in the work and really learn photography,,,,, Buy it...

I had used a point and shoot 10 mp canon for a few years and wanted to jump up to a higher level of photography.Having never owned a DSLR or "fancy" camera before I was fortunate enough to find enough money to get a D7000. I have not been disappointed at all. I made sure the firmware was upgraded and have not had any backfocus issues. I have used the 18-105 "kit" lens which is a great all purpose walkaround lens, a 35mm 1.8 (a must have at sub $200) and the 70-300mm VR lens. None of these are "professional" lenses which all seem to cost as much as my first car, but to a hobbyist like me they produce outstanding photos. The best advice I can give is to read the owners manual, practice a few hundred shots (digital is free!) then read some more and practice more. Join an online discussion group as other people have tons of experience to learn from. Every problem and bad picture I had came down to user error. Once I figured out the proper procedure, my pictures became exceptional. The D7000 is plenty if not more camera than an average hobbyist needs. I dont think I will outgrow this camera for about 10 years (if I ever do). I now shoot low light inside, family photos on holidays etc and my all my kids sporting events with great results. Other parents often ask me if I have any shots of their kids which I take as a compliment. I do have one word of caution to new buyers looking at the D7100 and other cameras with huge MP's (over 18 mp) be careful what you wish for because picture files can get so huge on a 24, 36 or higher MP camera that you may need to upgrade memory on your computer or worse, get a new one if you're serious about your editing!

I bought the D7000 as a package through Amazon's retailer, Adorama. I've had it less than 30 days at this point. I do digital artwork, which means I photograph everything from landscapes to macro images, and I process everything through Photoshop. First issue I've noticed with this camera and lens is that it is very slow when used in anything from full manual mode (which solves a great deal of problems). When you don't rely on the camera to "make" your images (auto-focus, white balance, auto-exposure, etc.), you can work around some of the issues. When I do have to use some of the camera's modes, there are issues of off-and-on crispness. The lens that came with this package is cheaply made, and engineered so poorly that "lens creep" occurs at about 70mm if the camera is held at less than a 90 degree angle. This throws everything out of whack.I called Nikon service to ask is there was any repair possible on the lens creep issue on the lens. While they were courteous, it was concluded there was no point in sending in either the body or the lens as they are aware of the problems and have no fix for them. And they offer the Nikon customer nothing, which I find appalling. Nikon is well aware of the problems with this camera and this lens, and, if they were a responsible company, they would either do a recall, or offer the customer a discount on another model and lens that doesn't have the issues of this one. But no. What an arrogant way to do business.At the end of the day, I'm too entrenched in Nikon products (like the great Speed Flash and my fixed distance lenses) to give up the ghost on Nikon. I'm also not able to spend $7,000 for a pro body. Adorama offered to take back the whole package, but that doesn't really solve anything other than save up for the better body and hope my lenses are compatible with it.Shame on you, Nikon. You used to set the bar for the SLR cameras back in the day, but all you produce is flawed equipment and disappointed customers.

I went a little crazy last year and bought a D700. I learned that camera pretty well and absolutely loved shooting with it. But I am an amateur and always felt a little guilty having spent that much money on a hobby. What's more, the D700 is big and heavy compared to amateur cameras (it's an awesome size for pros), and I actually found myself leaving it at home on occasion because of that size and weight. So when the D7000 was out for a bit and received such good reviews, I jumped.I fell in love with the D7000 immediately and sold the D700. Of course, I would have kept both if I could justify the cash, but the D7000 is so good that I usually don't feel like I'm missing much. There are quite a few interesting points to be made comparing the two cameras, but I recognize that the average shopper would not be considering the two in the same class, so I'll just say I'd be happy to answer questions in the comments. The short version is that while the D700 produces slightly better images and generally handles better, the D7000 is at least 90% the camera for the half the price and is better suited to the amateur shooter in several respects.So why do I like it so much?-Beautiful images, of course.-Low light performance is extremely admirable for a DX sensor.-100% viewfinder-Flash commander mode for using flash off-camera-The right amount of heft and size for my taste. Build feels excellent, and it's got weatherproofing!-Dual SD cards are a nice touch.-Handling is great. U1 and U2 modes are a wonderful addition. Nikon's command dials have a nice feel and are extremely useful.-I didn't buy this camera for video, but the video looks great IF you handle it right. Think movie camera rather than family video cam.What I don't like as much?-Buffer is a bit small when shooting NEF (RAW). It doesn't affect me because I don't shoot much action, but heavy sport shooting could be difficult in NEF.-SD cards still aren't as fast as CF cards.-Viewfinder is a nice size for DX, but it's still nowhere near the size of an FX viewfinder.-I think I prefer the AF selector on the D700 by a hair. One finger vs two. Not that big a deal.-See above, but video is obviously not as easy as a dedicated video camera. Who cares?I mentioned the D5100 in my title because I think many people are wondering if the D7000 is worth the extra cost over the D5100. The short answer is that it depends on how serious of a shooter you are. Do you understand the relationship between shutter speed, aperture, and ISO? If the answer is "No, and I don't care," stop reading and buy the D5100, or even the D3100. Do you want to film your kids playing soccer? The D5100 is better suited for that, although I'd really suggest you buy a dedicated video camera. These are primarily still cameras after all. If you're a more advanced shooter, or you'd like to become one, consider the following:Some people say the D5100 has the same sensor and the option to shoot video at 30 fps, so why would you possibly want a D7000 instead? There are several very important upgrades that the D5100 does NOT have, some of which I could not live without:-Flash commander mode: Enables you to shoot your external flash or flashes off camera. Huge capability.-Continuous shooting speed is 6 fps vs 4 fps.-Battery life is far superior-Dual SD cards. Not critical, but a very nice feature for backup especially.-Lossless compressed 14-bit NEFs. Probably not a deal breaker, but I want every bit of quality available from that sensor!-100% viewfinder vs 95%. I didn't know I wanted it until I got it.-Non AF-S lens compatible (for autofocusing), Will meter with AI lenses. Another huge feature. I can use my 30-year-old 85mm f/2 lens.-Faster shutter-Better AF system. Another big deal for dynamic shooting situations.-Flash bracketingThe D5100 is cheaper, lighter, has a swiveling screen, and shoots video at 30 fps.At $300 more, I think the D7000 is an excellent value compared to the D5100 when you consider the extra features it has.What else can I say that hasn't already been said elsewhere? The D7000 is the camera to beat in this class, if you know how to shoot, and often, even if you don't.

When I receive this I instantly had a problem with the card readers. So I contacted the seller. He/She said they checked it before they shipped it out with no problem an they suggested an different SD card. I bought 4 to 5 different brands still had a issue with it. When I shipped it back they said they couldn't find the problem so they had to charge me a restocking fee. In my honest opinion how many people get a used camera under new conditions an buy 5 different SD cards. Not long after this I went down to my local camera store an purchased a new one an only using 2 SD that I put in there when I bought it.

There were many positive reviews about this camera in Amazon. Like many buyers I chose to ignore the negative reviews. My first purchase with the camera was the kit with 18-105mm lens. After hundreds of shots, only about 15% of them were sharp. I thought the problem were the lens. So, I returned the kit and bought a D7000 body, along with Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G micro and 85mm f/1.8G prime lenses.After testing the new camera body with two new prime lenses, I discovered there was a serious back-focusing problem with the camera. The AF Fine Tuning feature in the camera is quite good. However, I needed to adjust -15 for the 105mm and -4 for the 85mm. Then again, the AF Fine Tuning does not solve all the focusing problems. Depending on the shooting distance, I would have to calibrate the AF again and again. So, the calibration is hit-and-miss.Having trusted Nikon for 30 years, I believed I just had a bad batch twice in a row and I should still have a good chance of getting a good copy. So, I returned the camera again got another copy a few days later. To my dismay, same serious back-focusing problem still exist in the new camera. Then I did some digging in Amazon review (paying attention to the negative ones this time) and Googled more discussion forums to see if I am not alone. Sure enough, many people had reported the same problem dated back in July 2011.So, I returned the camera again and decided not to try another one.In all fairness, I like the features the camera offers. The body is very responsive. The AF accuracy with the LCD Live View is extremely high (though very slow). However, the Phase-Detect AF system is a complete disappointment.The best thing I got out of this experience is the knowledge I gained from testing AF and fine tuning it. So much information is available on Amazon and photo forums on this subject. If you own a mid-range camera like D7000, you owe it to yourself to learn how to test and calibrate your camera with your lens collection. Based on my experience, having tried 3 copies without success, it's fair to me to give it a 1-star rating. A camera that cannot focus is not a usable camera on my book. I will probably wait for the new Nikon cameras coming out this fall (if rumors are right).With this writing, I am hoping all the buyers of this camera (or any camera) thoroughly test their cameras AS SOON AS they receive them. Do not wait until 30 days pass and you have to send them back to Nikon for service. If you pay for a new precise instrument, you expect it to work out-of-box. I chose not to send a brand new camera to Nikon for calibration because it's brand new! Plus, some people have reported same focusing problem even AFTER Nikon service center told them their cameras have been repaired. I am glad I did not need to go through that.Hope this is helpful. Your feedback is welcome. Thank you!

Operates as if it has a mind of its own and that mind was made by an expert photographer. I have been in photography for decades and used all kinds of cameras and this thing is a pure joy to use. I can only say good things about it. It is a triumph of engineering and human factors design. Whether you're an old pro who once developed film in a darkroom or a newbie who has just started to use a camera, this machine can quite easily please both. No doubt I would buy it again, but I doubt in a lifetime I would wear it out.

Before using my Nikon d7000 I was using a d3100. I didn't expect the change to be so big, but this camera has exceeded my expectations.First thing I was impressed with, was how fast it focus and shoots. You point it anywhere, it's gonna focus fast.The menu does change a bit, but it's easy to move around and understand. If not, the guide the camera comes with is quite complete. It even comes in Spanish for Spanish speakers like myself.About the ergonomics, it feels great in your hands. You can really feel the change from the d3100 to this one. Feels much more pro.When it comes to iso, it is better in noise reduction as they promise so you won't be disappointed.I read plenty of reviews before buying this camera, because I wasn't sure which one to get and for some reason I had doubts about buying this one cuz I thought it was "too small" and "didn't look so pro". I change my mind now, I'm really happy with my purchase.About the video feature... To be honest I never make videos but I tried it yesterday to see how it went. It does look pretty good but I noticed that Everytime I changed the focus, I could actually hear it in the video recording, so it's a bit annoying. As I said, I don't use video and don't know If this is normal, but i guess this feature is maybe not the best of the camera.About the battery, I'm used to buying two of them just in case but apparently I won't need it with this camera. I was on a trip and took pictures for three days, I came back and took more sample pictures and I only charged once before the trip. It really lasts pretty long.All together, I love this camera. Sounds weird but it completes me. When I use it with a 35mm 1.8 (besides the downside that it isn't a wide lens) the pictures look great and I love the Colors.I think that for a beginner like me in this career of photography, this is the best camera considering the cost. I highly recommend it.

I have had a couple of digital Sony cameras, but what I really missed using was my Nikon 6006 SLR. Welcome to the 21st century! My D7000 is great. I would recommend one of the other texts available. This camera has so many features and takes the most beautiful pictures. It is worth the money to get this. For me it is also the number of contact points for the lens / body interface. The D7000 is the right choice. I don't think that the autofocus mechanism will please you on the other models. This model is the cross over for the location of the motor and contact points taking you to aprofessional platform at a great price.

Greatest camera I have ever owned. I read the reviews on this camera before purchasing and they were not wrong! It works really fast, takes sharp photos, and the video quality is top notch as well. I can say a lot of other things about it but you need to try it yourself. I have used this camera for about a month and I am very impressed. It will take about 8-10 years before I even think about buying a new camera.

Junk! More gimmickry and less quality. Nikon is proving to be on the downslope of producing quality products. Problem is, they don't believe it. They will continue to add more "features" and call in advanced camera attributes.Back focus problems, variable crispness of photos taken in the same conditions, same lighting. Sometimes sharp, sometimes less so even using a Bogen tripod. Color is also variable in sequence of photos. Not worth the money.This is the last Nikon I wil purchase

If you set it side-by-side with a D90, it's hard to tell the difference bycasual glance. The D7000 has many features the D90 doesn't, including a truemirror lock up mode - great for long exposure night shots to reduce initialvibration when the exposure starts. (This can be done with a black reflector orbig hat, otherwise.)If you like the D90 - you'll like this. It feels very similar in weight, buildand size. Not critical for performance, but the mirror of the D7000 is *much*faster than the D90, giving the D7000 a very distinctive and sharp (not to beconfused with loud) shutter sound.One of the best features in movie mode, is that you can use manual mode forvideo. No longer do you have to endure the stepped increments of the auto-gainof the D90. It still has the same rolling shutter problems, but that can easilybe removed with the appropriate third party software later. The addition of theexternal mic jack is also appreciated. The focusing in movie mode can be madeconstant, but is still sluggish (hunting) with even the best lenses compared toa dedicated video camera. If you're serious about filming with this, it'sprobably best done in manual mode.I also like being able to set up the automatic timer mode on a tripod to shootan image every x time units.For redundancy, you can have the two card slots act as a mirror of one another,both holding identical copies of every file recorded. (A file level RAID-1)Alternatively, you configure the camera to treat the second SD card asadditional storage. (Somewhat similar to a SPAN array but at the file, not theblock, level.)Other than not recording uncompressed video (for which you'll pay a much higherprice) there's nothing I don't like about it. Sure, we could always use alarger image buffer for continuous shooting, but for most work this is notcritical. The additional focus points are nice, but again not critical. Theadded resolution over the D90 was welcome, but same goes for it as well. (TheD90 had sufficient resolution for even very large prints.)

OLD MODEL SCHMOLD MODEL...The D7000 is a nice "in-between" compared to the D90 and D7100.This camera is probably one of the best buys in DSLRS. Weather proofiness, plenty of pixels, plenty good at ISO 3200, pretty good at iso 6400 if you peep, really good at iso 6400 if you don't, fast and flexible af, great handling and controls in a reasonably sized body, features like MLU, rear remote sensor, AI tab for use with older manual AI lenses, etc. Compared to the newer D7100, I do like the D7100 better when there's plenty of light and you can take advantage of the remarkable resolution, but I've come to prefer the "look" of the D7000 images at about ISO 1600 and above. Still, I think both are great crop-sensor bodies, though they have slightly different strengths, and for me their benefits over the 12MP Nikons require better lenses and (sometimes) more care.

Pros: 1. 16.2 MP image sensor2. weather sealing similar to the D3003. AMAZING ISO range (100-6400) and lack of noise in low light4. FAST burst speeds, up to 6 fps5. 12&14 bit selectable RAW files6. twin SD card slots7. ergonomics identical to D90Cons: 1. still unable to shoot 1080p video at 30 fps2. RAW files not yet recognized by 3rd party software at time of this writing3. still not weight balanced when using larger telephoto zoom lens4. difficult to think of any real consSummary: Being a Nikon D90 user for the last year, I love the combination of ease of use, shooting power and image quality. However over time I quickly grew to learn and appreciate the performance limits (fps shooting, ISO range, 12 bit RAW files only) that are addressed by the more expensive and professional level D300.Imagine to my shock when Nikon announced several months ago a successor to the D90, initially dubbed the D95 then finalized as the D7000. When the spec sheets were announced, my jaw dropped. Basically what we have is a camera that is priced between the pro-am D90 and pro D300 DX crop sensor cameras. While the D7000 clearly and unsurprisingly outclasses the very competent and capable D90 in nearly every respect, from image quality, shooting performance and video capabilities, whats more shocking is how it seems to match or even exceed the specs of the D300s (if youre taking video shooting capabilities into account).I was lucky to pick up a preorder of the 18-105mm kit from a local store (body only was not available yet at the time of this writing) and with excitement I set about opening it up. Packaged very similar to the D90, the camera comes with the 18-105mm VR kit lens in a separate box and instruction manuals/software CD. A nice change is the battery charger which comes with the usual long cable, but also has a short outlet plug that allows the charger to mount directly to the wall, much like most compact P&S camera battery chargers.Onto the camera itself. As I've mentioned before, users of the Nikon D90 should find this new camera very easy to use, as nearly all the buttons, menus and controls are identical. They changed the live view button to a spring loaded switch similar to the D3100 with a button that is used to start/stop video recording. I tested the video at 1080p/24 fps and like the previews state, it does continuous AF during the recording unlike previous Nikon HD video dSLRs, however with the built in mic, the AF is LOUD and you can hear it whirring constantly in the video playback. If you want to shoot some serious video you're better off getting the optional external stereo mic that fits in the hotshoe.Now onto the camera shooting itself. Having the 100% viewfinder coverage is nice, since the 96% coverage on the D90 made for some errors in composition, allowing objects to creep into the edges of my previous shots that I couldn't see due to the incomplete coverage.The new 39 point AF with 11 cross type AF points is amazingly fast, and you can set to single AF so it only does it once before you shoot, or continuous AF so it'll continue to seek out AF points while the shutter is half pressed.Shooting speed is FAST on this camera, at a respectable 6 fps at max speed, although you'll need at least a class 10 SD card to acheive this, and it maybe slightly slowed choosing 14 over 12 bit NEF RAW files. Speaking of which, like the D300, 700 and D3, you can shoot 14 bit RAW files now where the D90 and lower end cameras allowed you to only shoot 12 bit RAW which made for inferior picture quality in the final images.The dual SD card slots are a great feature and the camera gives you multiple options how you want to use these cards, I chose to set mine up as overflow, altho when I start to shoot video I may set up the 2nd card as video only instead.Now my favorite aspect of this camera, is not, contrary to some, the increased 16.2 MP over the 12.6 MP of the D90/300 image sensor, but the amazing ISO range and low light sensitivity. The D90 had a range of 200-3200 but images became pretty unusable above 2400 without serious software PP NR. I did some nighttime and indoor low light test shooting of the D7000 with its 100-6400 range and found images that looks better at 4000 than the D90 did at 2000 ISO. At 5000 or above, the noise does start to become noticable, but this new sensor plus a good image stabilized lens makes for a powerful low light shooter in most situations. I've read subject user reviews from people who own the D300 and FX sensor D700 and say this camera gives the D300 serious pause and in fact, can compare image quality to the D700.Something to think about.Overall this is a fantastic camera for the price and probably the last DX sensor camera I will need for a long time.

I started having an interest for photography a little over 2 years ago and bought the Nikon D3100 as a starting point. As my interest and abilities grew I decided that I had out grown the capabilities of the D3100 and have since stepped up to the D7000. It is an excellent camera and will do everything that you want it to do. The main reasons for upgrading were auto bracketing for HDR pictures (yes you can get this with the 5100/5200 also), the U1 and U2 modes for quickly switching back and forth between pre-set configurations, the additional auto focus points (from 11 to up to 39), continuous shooting speed (3 to 6 frames per second) and the D7000 has several more controls to make ease of shooting and changing settings on the fly much, much easier.I would suggest the same progression that I took if you're getting into photography. If you don't know what aperture, shutter speed, depth of field and ISO are or how to use them together then in my opinion you don't need to spend the extra money to purchase the D7000/7100. Buy the D3200 with the kit lens and if after several months you never venture off of the auto dial then the 3200 will be the very best investment you can make for capturing moments. If you begin to venture to the other semi-manual and manual modes then you'll probably realize that you may want to upgrade one day. You'll probably also realize that having a back up camera with a different lens will be a very big plus too and you'll have that in your 3100/3200.In summary: don't buy more than you need but when in need you absolutely can't go wrong with the 7000 or its new improved model the 7100 (currently $300 more).

When I bought my D7000, the first thing I did was READ THE MANUAL in an attempt to learn about all the bells and whistles the D7000 offers. Since owners' manuals typically do a less-than-satisfactory job of explaining things, I also opted to buy a well-thought-out book complete with photos that show exactly what's being explained: "David Busch's Nikon D7000 Guide to Digital SLR Photography." It's a very helpful book.There's so much to the D7000 that it's easy to think it's malfunctioning when the problem is really something else...possibly something as small as having programmed it so that it doesn't fire unless it's completely in focus. I personally LOVE this feature and intentionally set it this way. Others, however, may not realize that this feature even exists, or may have forgotten that they set it to operate this way. Thus, they press the shutter and...nothing happens. RATS! Missed the shot! This is not a camera malfunction; it's an operator error.The D7000 takes great pics in all situations and has helpful features like exposure compensation; several metering options; depth-of-field preview; bulb setting (for long exposures); exposure, flash, white balance, and ADL bracketing; incredible choice of ISO sensitivity (use with care; high ISO levels can cause "noise" and less-than-perfect coloring), diopter adjustment (aids less-than-perfect vision through the viewfinder), and so forth...WAY too many to mention here.I love the double card slots that can be programmed for various uses. And of course, the D7000 captures in NEF (RAW), JPEG (with choice of quality), and RAW + JPEG simultaneously.With the D7000's countless other features, it will probably be quite some time before you have mastered this camera, so just relax and enjoy as you practice perfecting your skills.The D7000 is an excellent choice for the photo enthusiast/semi-pro and there are pros who use it...it's that good. Can you get a better camera? Sure! You can buy a Daguerreotype Giroux for about $980,000 or more. But why do that when, chances are, the D7000 is MORE than enough to suit your needs.BOTTOM LINE: I highly recommend the D7000. But whichever you choose to buy, LEARN THE CAMERA. Learn its various settings and what happens when you program it a certain way. And BE SURE TO BUY GOOD QUALITY LENSES! They are your BEST investment.Check YouTube's how-to videos; buy books like "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson and "The Photographer's Eye" by Michael Freeman. LEARN! LEARN! LEARN! Who knows? You could end up selling your photos! Happy shooting!

I am just starting with photography and absolutely loving it and excited for the possibilty and the exploring that I can do. I am a beginner and believe this camera will be good to play with atleast for 2 years before I learn most of its features.

Chances are that if you are even considering this camera, it is as an upgrade. There are now countless comparisons in the photo magazines and on the web that you can use to check out how it compares in features, so there's little merit in repeating them here. It's certainly an "enthusiast" spec so for a starter camera it is probably more than you will need to pay. Camera manufacturers don't make it easy as each are backing slightly different technology horses - and at the end of the day (which coincidently is a time when this camera is particularly good due to it's ability to handle low light with remarkably little noise) it's a matter of personal preference which manufacturer you favour. I find Nikons fit better in the hand than Canon or Pentax cameras - so head to your camera petting zoo to see which one fits best for you. I also find the controls more intuitive with the two wheel system. I also prefer Nikon's colour performance particularly compared with Canon's more saturated colour rendition, but since you will probably use some PC processing, this is not a deal breaker. If you believe the mark of quality is in resolution, you can get more Mps with a Canon 550d- but at 16.2 Mp this is more than adequate for the amateur and prints at least A3 sized with no problem or loss of clarity. And the quality is down as much to the quality of processor as to the number of pixels per se. If you have a heap of Canon (or other) lenses though, then it's probably not great enough to warrant the cost of changing horses in midstream as Nikon lenses house the autofocus on the lenses rather than in the body as Canon does.If you are coming at it afresh though, you are really looking at this against the Canon EOS 60D or the Pentax K-5 (although you can argue until the cows come home which the competitors really are. It's an upgrade on the Nikon D90 as well and certainly on any lower Nikons, and price wise, the Canon 550d might be in the same bracket).Where the D7000 is arguably weaker is in the fact that the rear screen is fixed while many competitors allow angled versions. If you are planning on life as a Paparazzo, then this may be an issue but for me this tends to be more useful for movie filming. Which brings me to a second slight weakness - while the HD video is excellent on the D7000 my unit had a few dead pixels (only apparent in video) but there is now a Firmware update that has reduced this, not totally, but certainly to more than acceptable levels on my unit. But I don't film video that often so this isn't a concern. I've also tended to prefer the shutter release firmness on Nikons, and here it is OK but a bit mushier (technical term that!) than on the D90 for example.In almost every other respect, this is a cracking camera. I love the duel card system that lets you save stills and video to different cards, or acts as a simple additional storage or for me, the best option allows you to save as both RAW and jpeg versions (incidentally, Adobe has now added D7000's RAW to it's list - but you will have to download that separately to even the latest Photoshop versions).The D7000 offers up to 39 AF points - which really is superb in this price bracket and which helps to generate superb image quality. The camera's low light performance is superb; even at ISO 12 800 it's just about acceptable. The build quality is fantastic and, while it tends to concentrate on doing the basics well, it has some nice features like low noise shutter options. The burst rate of 6fps is also pretty decent.It's a cracking bit of kit and more similar to Nikon's semi-pro D300S than the lower ranges but at an enthusiast price band (albeit that as a new product the pricing is still a bit toppish but will undoubtedly come down in time ...... if you can resist that long though). But for all it's cleverness, you can pretty much operate it out of the box as a very over-priced point an shoot, if that's what you want to do (but why would you?)It's not faultless (as explained) but it's certainly an excellent choice and you are unlikely to be disappointed. Is it good enough to swop bodies from a competitor? Well, that depends on how much kit you have invested in, but as a Nikon upgrade, it's a no-brainer. It's a joy to use and you'll love it - then when you process your pictures, you will smile smuggly to yourself at your choice all over again.Also, the kit lens (which are always pretty ropey) is surprisingly decent here too.

All of the reviews I read on the D7000 before I purchased my camera were spectacular. The camera, itself, has some wonderful features. Having the second slot for overflow or RAW/JPEG usage is a bonus. The new dial puts frequently used settings at your fingertips that used to require going into the menu. Being able to save settings for either two people using the camera, or, in my case, personal preferences used in different situations is a slick idea. Those Nikon people were thinking when they designed this camera body. However, when I received my D7000, I was disappointed in a few things. First of all, I shoot in RAW and the first thing I needed to do was upgrade my Photoshop. The Camera RAW from CS3 would not open the files from the D7000. Then, I found that my 3 year old MAC would not allow me to upgrade to CS6 without a system upgrade from Leopard. Fine. I suppose we all need to keep current. But the real disappointment was after doing all of this, I reviewed my images from the D7000, and found they were very noisy. This camera was priding itself on being of superior quality at high ISO's, but anything 400 ISO and above had too much noise. I've seen better quality coming from phone cameras. I found the quality in my older D90 was better at the same ISO. So, after many back and forth emails from NIKON's tech support, trying to figure out if there was possibly a setting that was wrong, and getting nowhere, I finally called and talked to a real person. He decided, after reviewing my images, that the camera was defective. Now, I have passed my 30 day return policy with Amazon because I wasted time trying to fix this by email, but (and this is why I LOVE Amazon.com) they made a one time exception after hearing my story, and they sent me a replacement camera. I was thrilled. But the replacement camera is not much better. There is still too much noise, and I'm finding that the sharpness is not there like I had with my D90. I tested photographing the same subject, same settings, same lens, and found a sharper image came from the D90. If I had it to do over again, I would not buy the D7000.

I spent a lot of time deciding which camera to upgrade to from my old Nikon D60. This camera fit the bill perfectly. The only feature I wish it had was an FX size (35mm) sensor. But when I compared the price of the D7000 DX body to the D600 FX body I couldn't justify the additional cost -- plus I'd end up replacing a lot of DX size lenses with FX lenses.Features that were important in my decision process:-- fast continuous shutter for sports shooting-- great high ISO performance and noise reduction-- user definable settings (U1 and U2)-- 3D tracking focus (works great for sports photography)-- size and weight (I was concerned the weight would be too much but this camera is very easy to hold and carry)-- sturdy construction and reasonable weather proof-- focus motor to work with older Nikon AF lenses-- high image resolution-- good battery lifeIt takes a lot of time to understand and take advantage of all the features of this camera (I'm still learning) but it is worth the effort. I believe this camera is a terrific value if you're interested in a DSLR; I'm very pleased with it. I waited a long time after acquisition of my D60 to upgrade; I wanted to be sure I would make the right decision, and this camera has met my expectations. I plan to use this camera for many years.There is one thing I wish Nikon would do with this camera: get rid of that tiny LCD on the top of the camera (near the shutter button) and add more direct control to the preview LCD on the back of the camera, like they do with the D5000 and D3000 series. This camera has some of that, but frankly, not enough. It relies too heavily on the numerous buttons located on the camera. I find it easier to quickly change features through the preview LCD than to have to remember how to use the buttons in combination with the dials.

I'm so bummed. I've had the camera for 27 months and until today liked the photos when they were in focus. I turns out that the poor focus on some pictures I'd been blaming on myself turned out to be a well known problem called back focusing. Just when I was about to take the time to laboriously reset the focus, the camera puked oil onto it's sensor today. Turns out that has been a problem too. Boy am I mad.I figured I'd have the sensor cleaned and sell it and buy a d600. Guess what? The d600 also has oil on the sensor problems. I'm so done with Nikon and their super crappy QC.UPDATE: After the camera spontaneously splattered oil onto it's sensor (It was oil not dust, and I hadn't recently changed the lens) so badly that I could see it in the preview screen, I sent it back to Nikon with a note explaining the problem. I also described the SCORES or similar problems with the spots in the same place. I even mentioned an occasional instance of Nikon doing the right thing and REPAIRING the camera's shutter box to fix the problem even on cameras out of warranty.Nikon REFUSED to even clean the sensor at no charge saying that it's out of warranty and that's the end of it. I'm SOOOOOOO angry after 25 years of Nikon ownership to have this attitude from Nikon. Dust is one thing, but oil splattered from the mechanical workings of the shutter is another. Do not buy this camera unless you don't mind cleaning oil off the sensor your self.Don't be put off by Nikon fanboys who say that "dirt is normal, just deal with it".Down to one star.

This camera has served me well, No problems with the it's performance at all. Nikon has since released the D7001 as a replacement. But I sticking with this one for now. Next camera will be a full frame. Although it has video capabilities I haven't use that function very much. It is a well made camera that has been great for me. A Step up from my D80.