Цифровой Фотоаппарат Nikon D7000 — 965 отзывов, плюсы и минусы

Love this camera. If you are an enthusiast, this camera is a worthy upgrade from a D3100 or D5100; lots of buttons and dials for quick changes, two custom modes, tight and quiet shutter, viewfinder grid and virtual horizon, built-in flash commander mode, dual card slots, bright 100% viewfinder, and more. Love it. Love Nikon ergonomics.Only one problem that almost made me return it: skin tones were terrible, especially compared to the king of skin tones, my trusty Fuji S5 Pro. With the same lens (the Nikon 17-55), I took some raw and jpeg pictures (raw ones processed in Lightroom 4 and Dxo 7.5) and compared them to the raw and jpeg ones from the Fuji. The D7000 jpeg were shot in the Portrait and Standard picture modes. The Standard mode was downright wrong: too contrasty and saturated (I used it for a couple of shots, just to test it since it's the default one). The Portrait mode was also bad: skin tones were a horrid combination of green, orange, and yellow. No pink. This is where I almost returned the camera.Yet, I couldn't do it. I loved everything else about it. Did some online research and found out others were complaining about the same issue. One photographer recommended customizing the Neutral picture mode by shifting Hue to -1. That was good advice.After much testing with wife and children as test subjects, I came up with a custom picture mode that gives me skin tones that I like (don't tell anyone, but I might like them even better than the Fuji ones, well, almost. My non-photographer wife still likes the Fuji colors better).First, I use an ExpoImaging ExpoDisc 77mm Digital White Balance Filter - Neutral to get the perfect white balance for my jpegs (I also tried the Expodisc Portrait, but it's too warm for my taste). I know I could shoot raw and not have to worry about white balance for every shot, and I do shoot raw for income shots, but for family and friends shots, I shoot jpeg, and the Expodisc helps me nail the white balance every time (and it's really quick to set up on Nikon DSLRs). The Expodisc is expensive, but I'm a price maven and like to get my stuff used at a discount :-). You may also play with a cheaper alternative (ColorRight) or use auto white balance; the D7000 gets the white balance right most of the time, especially outdoor.Okay, so here it is.Custom Neutral picture mode (saved as Neutral1 because I have lots of imagination)::: +5 sharpening (D7000 is soft by default). This can be changed to +4 or +6 depending on taste;:: +1 saturation (D7000 skin tones are on the pale side by default);:: -1 hue:: -1 contrast:: ADL auto (some recommend switching ADL off, but I didn't notice any color shift in skin tones with ADL off):: EV (exposure compensation) either on 0 (indoor) or 0 to -3 (outdoor). D7000 tends to overexpose outdoor sometimes.Voilà. Now I get the skin tones I like. Try it out. See if it works for you.

My first camera was a Minolta SRT 101 when I was in the US Air Force serving in Thailand in 1968. I was not really in photography when I purchased it. The first time I've ever seen a "complete" selections of cameras was at the bx store. They were Minoltas, Olympus, Nikkormats, Canons, Kodaks and Nikons. It was so intoxicating because I love prescisions in things especially wrist watches. Now, cameras? They were about half the price when I was overseas, how can I go wrong? The only name I was familiar with were Minolta and Kodak. I chosed the Minolta SRT 101 to buy, after saving a few bucks, over the others and it was a little cheaper than the others. After I got the camera I bought a small book by Kodak titled: Introduction to Photography. It covered apertures, shutter speeds, developing negatives and enlargements plus other stuffs that I skipped at first. At the base we had a photography hobby shop. I sort of checked it out and got started in developing black and white negatives and prints. The "GIs" that were with me doing thesame things were using more Nikkormats, Nikon Fs, Canons and Olympus' and very few had Minoltas. It made me wonder if I made the wrong choice. That's when I learned that Nikon F is the best one to have and professionals use mostly Nikons. Nikons have the best metering system and lenses. Nikon invented and developed most of the metering innovations, so they said. They were always sold out and in short supply. I wanted to buy one and have saved the money for it. Seemed like everyone that wanted to buy one were "camping out" the store parking lot ala BestBuys on black fridays. I didn't get a chance to get one during the rest of my stay. The name Nikon got stucked in my mind ever since until I got out of the air force in 1968. Those guys (GIs) were correct in their praise of Nikon. I was collecting photography magazines almost each time I go to magazine stands and at the super market magazine sections. I learned more about cameras from magazine reviews and users'reviews and advertisements. Going back to my first SLR camera,I never was really happy with my Minolta ever since I got it. It overexposes most of the times. I wanted to try a Nikon, I know it is a much better camera. I could hardly afford one then because I just gotten married and my wife was expecting too. I bought a Canon slr instead. To make the story short, When I began to earn more money, after a 2-3 years, was when I decided to by a Nikon (F3). I kept it for more than ten years and didn't even dream of replacing it. As a matter of fact, I have invested on several lenses for it. When the digital age came about was when I kept abreast on photography again. I decided to go digital slr just 2 or three years ago. I chosed the Canon Rebel because it was so popular and out selling Nikon. Boy, was I impressed. Nomore negatives, etc. Instant previews, pictures, nomore going to photolabs and having to wait for things. I kept the Canon for a year and a half. In fact I even purchased a Canon G7 a few months after the Rebel. I have several cons on Canon. My Rebel's metering system sucks when on automatic modes and flash shooting. In manual mode it is excellent because I am in control, if I take my time. The Rebel, if I can recall, only has 8 megapixels. When megapixels (all manufacturers) went much higher and have reached 12s and 16's was when I decided to upgrade. I chosed the Nikon D7000 over its competetitors and I love it like I loved my F3. It remined me of my F3's performance so much and of course the D7000 is alot smarter camera. It has the lowest noise even at the highest ISO setting. Of course the resolution is great because of its high megapixels. I really have nothing negative to say about this camera except for the video mode (I only gave it a try just a few times) and its weight. It seems to get heavier the longer I carry it on my shoulder. It is a few ounces heavier than the Canon because it is mostly made up of magnesium. It is a minor price to pay, though, for a topnotch camera and there are other cameras that are even heavier. Full frames? I just thought I'd mention this very minor issue that most users could live with it for lack of any major thing to complain about.

I don't care what any review says. I owned this and then traded up for the D7100. Worst mistake. The D7100 is grainy (yes yes, b/c they removed the anti-alias to make things sharper. Grainy is NOT sharper, it's just grainy.). The D7000 is smooth and beautiful. I miss the D7000 every single day. Easier to use too. Better setup, better dials, better everything. Sure the D7100 has better specs et al, but in real life the D7000 is fantastic. I am a professional photographer. I don't believe in spending $6000 dollars on a camera body because 5 years ago the D7000, for instance, would've cost $6000. It's all a game to keep us buying new cameras every year. The top camera 5 years ago used to shoot fashion is still just as good as it was 5 years ago. And looking at fashion magazines now I don't say, my goodness the cameras they use are so much better! Can't you just see how much better the photo is? That's my rant. My review is: Buy the D7000 and skip the D7100.

*** Updated 03 FEB 2011 ***1. I am very happy I chose this camera: I am just an amateur, and always wanted a Nikon DSLR (this is my first) ... because I had very good experience with Nikon Film SLR's (I have a Nikon F4) and lenses. Also, though I cannot speak for others, the issues referred to as "1" and "2" bellow do not bother me too much.1. It looks like now the price is right - Cameta Camera sells over the Net, but also has a store in Amityville (Long Island) NY.2. The Feb 2011 issue of Popular Magazine tested and compared the Nikon D7000 with the Canon 60D. The reviewers found that the 60D does a little better when it comes to noise suppression: "... despite the extra megapixels, the 60D scored a Low or better rating from ISO 100 through ISO 800, and didn't reach an Unacceptable rating until ISO 6400, while the D7000 did so at ISO 3200". With respect to autofocusing abilities,"once we turned the lights down through EV 2 (think a dimly lit interior), the Canon took a stronger lead, focusing in 0.59 sec, versus the Nikon 0.76 sec" ... the Canon managed to focus in just over 1 sec in the very dim light of EV -2, where the D7000 couldn't make it".3. I do not wish to question the reviewer's findings, but, I ask: What lenses where used in the test, in other words, what, exactly where the experimental conditions ? Where they identical, while only the bodies where different ? I could autofocus the D7000 with a Nikkor 35mm/f1.8 in less than 1 sec in a very poorly lit room (sorry, I cannot quantitate ...). By the way, while Nikon makes a 35mm/f1.8 lens, Canon makes s 35mm/f2, so ...4. My only real gripe with the D7000 vs the 60D is the absence of a movable LCD and the absence of 1080p/30fps, though I believe these features may be more useful when shooting video ... unless the sun light is reflects too much by the LCD ... but, I seldom shoot video. Had I wanted a fast focusing DSLR for video, I would have chosen the Sony Alpha 55 (fixed semi-transparent mirror -> faster autofocus).5. I do not read Ken Rockwell's reviews as if they were a Gospel ... that must be trusted (taken "ad literam"), but I often find valuable informations on his website, which I corroborate with informations from other source, some in English, some in other languages.6. Some noticed the Nikon D7000 is equipped with a Sony IMX071 sensor. True, but Panasonic (which makes its own sensors) uses Leica lenses ... A Nikon is still a Nikon, and Nikon lenses are Nikon lenses.*** Original Review 20 JAN 2011 ***I shall be brief, since lots of details are generously offered by other reviewers on Amazon and other websites.I recently bought the Nikon D7000 and two lenses.- The Nikon D7000 is an outstanding camera, it beats all Nikon DX's to date, including the Nikon D300s. IMO,in terms of design, features, ability to customize, and image quality it also beats many Canon DSLR's equipped with a sensor of about the same size. Of course, Canon offers a rotating LCD and 18 MP, but I seldom use the LCD for composition, and 18 MP is not much different than 16.2 MP, right ?! We should also remind ourselves that the Nikon APS-C (DX) sensor is slightly larger than the Canon APS-C sensor: 370 mm2 vs 329mm2 (864 mm2 is the area of "a full-size" sensor). Nevertheless, Nikon still loses to Canon when it comes to Point-and-Shoot and Bridge cameras.- I tested my new D7000 with a prime lens, the Nikkor 35mm/f1.8 and with a zoom, the Nikkor 18-200mm. I also tested the "fill-in" capabilities with two external Nikon SB units: SB-400 and SB-600. Image quality (wealth of details, sharpness, color rendition), performance, design, ergonomics, usability, fill-n flash - it's a pleasure to shoot with this camera.- I loaded one of the two compartments with a 16GB San Disk Class 10 for stills (more important when shooting in burst mode), and the other with a 16GB San Disk Class 6 for video (enough even when shooting HD).- Given the fact Nikon also comes with the excellent Nikkor Lenses, and also the best Flash system (the SB series), the Nikon D7000 offers excellent value for the price. I have not shot video yet, only photos, and compared with the Nikon 300s with a 35mm/f1.8 and with the Canon 60D with 35mm/f2.0, both owned by friends of mine.- A long and very good in-depth review of the Nikon D7000 is available from the knowledgeable Ken Rockwell - see his website.- Just buy this camera NEW, when available from Amazon, or from a reputable store promoted by Amazon (not from "these sellers"), at the right price, $1199.95, i.e. $1200. Buy it "body-only", and chose good lenses, because a good camera deserves good lenses.

I have been a Canon user since 2006. I own the Canon 5DMII, 7D, T3, xTi and several smaller point-and-shoots. I had been wanting to try Nikon to have an educated review of Canon's biggest rival, Nikon. I finally grabbed this model when it was briefly offered for under USD 997 on Black Friday. I am very impressed so far.This camera compares best to my Canon 7D but I must say there are several things that are making me like this Nikon more. It's lighter and smaller and fits my womanly hands better. It has a screen protector already on it. It focuses tact sharp most of the time. The kit comes with a very well-written manual that covers all the areas. And the USA warranty is better than anything Canon has ever offered.I am not one to say Canon is better or Nikon is better. Both make excellent cameras and lenses. Canon makes awesome "L" (for "Luxury") lenses and can't be beat at their lenses. But for more popular telezoom lenses both companies are equal. My Nikon D7000's images are clear, the colors are vibrant and it can take great photos in all lighting conditions. The lens with this camera is good enough for someone new to Nikon. There are ~TWO~ memory card slots rather than one, which is a great feature should one card fail, and all cards eventually fail. The hardest part for me as a Canonite is learning the Nikon symbols. Even the mount turns in the opposite of how the Canon mounts turn.And while my Canon 5DMII is still a better camera overall because of its sensor, full-frame capability and frames per second, I currently can't use it as it's at the Canon Factory Service Center under warranty repair. What good is a camera when it needs quick repair within six months of purchase? Canon's customer service and warranty repair are both mediocre at best.I highly recommend the Nikon D7000 for those interested in stepping up to a full dSLR camera. The price is great, too. When the price on this camera falls to below $1000 by next year, this will even be a better deal. (I bought my copy from an e-merchant other than Amazon.)I think this model will be a run-away camera for Nikon when news goes around how great this little camera truly is.

This is a review from an avid amateur user. Some people probably wonder the purpose of this "upgrade", since both D5100 and D7000 share the same sensor. It is obvious that D7000 has a tougher and heavier body. However, my main reason for the upgrade is the quality of picture. Really! From comparing and analyzing pictures taken by both cameras, I notice that pictures from D7000 are sharper and have more contrast, especially under less-than-perfect shooting conditions. The difference is from the better 39-point focus system of D7000. Under bright light, the picture quality should be very similar, if not the same. However, under low light and less contrast condition (such as foggy days), the difference is very noticeable. The D7000 performs very well and focuses accurately. Therefore, the pictures are sharper and exposed more accurately. In addition, I believe the heavier weight also play a part in sharper pictures due to less "handshake". Of course there are some personal shooting techniques and habits that can play a part in picture quality. However, this is the result from my personal experience. Furthermore, even though D7000 is heavier (than D5100), I don't feel sore or stress on my neck after half a day's shooting. It doesn't hurt either that the price on D7000 is dropping to an affordable level. The D5100 is still very good, easy to use, and an excellent entry into DSLR. However, the D7000 gives me the confidence and comfort of making something spectacular. I dare to dream.

The Nikon D7000, was brand new in the box as quoted in the advertisement.I was very well, pleased with the package..

I am relatively new in DSLR technology but I've been playing with SLR cameras for over 30 years so I shouldn't say I am completely a novice when it comes to photography. And please, since this is just my personal opinion that I just want to share with others, those who already own D7000 shouldn't feel offended by my review because this is just my personal experience I had with D7000.I first bought D90 but soon switched to d7000 because I only hear good things about it.. Like many of you, I spent days after days searching for just a right camera which can take my photography skill to the next level.Anyway, to make the long story short at first I liked the camera because it takes sharp photos with nice color rendering. I was using nikkor 35mm f 1: 1.8G lens and although it's not the best lens out there it handled the low light condition pretty well. Most of the shots I took came out pretty sharp and bright with almost no noise even at 3200 ISO. However, the more I take the photos I soon began to notice there's something lacking in the pictures. They're well focused, bright, clean and vivid so what's the problem here? The problem is that my photos do not look `natural'. It almost feel as if I am looking at, sort of like photo realistic, well drawn painting or perhaps I should say, `computer animation graphic like you see in Pixar movies. (ex. Toy Story) Of course, with Photoshop tweak that problem becomes even more apparent. If you're not sure what I mean, please go to flickr.com and type D7000 and see if you can tell the difference.But D90, on the other hand, although it wasn't as 'perfect' as I thought(good though, just not perfect) at least it gaves me realistic looking photos. I saw many review clips on Youtube that compare D7000 to D300s and explain the reasons why they think D7000 is a better choice over D300s. Well, I am begining to question if those people at youtube are truthfully being objective in sharing their honest opinion, or if they were smply hired by Nikon to promote and boost sales of new D7000. From looking at the sample photos from different sites it really wasn't hard to tell D7000 and D300s are not in the same level as far as the picture quality goes. Even with heavy photoshop tweaks I still think those photos from D300s still do look like "photos".:Of course, the quality of lens has A LOT to do with it too. I just wish there's more acutal photo comparsion done with same lens with different bodies, or vise vesa and let the viewers come to better understanding with image quality generated by each camera/lens. Some people like vivid colors, some don't--It's very subjective matter. Just comparing the spec between cameras don't really mean much to me, as quality of photo is more important than anything else. For others, other functions like capability of full HD, High ISO, and etc are just as important as image quality. I know some guys in Youtube said image quality of D7000, when comapred to that of D300, looked "at least" the same or in some cases, better. In my honest opnion, that is not true. D300s is better when it comes to image quality. When I look at the details from D7000 and D300s, it's sharpness is kind of like comparing it to "Pencil vs. 0.3 mechanical pencil.Don't get me wrong, Nikon D7000 in my opinion, is a good camera. Many people also choose D7000 because of full HD capability. I was certainly one of them. But after all, I am buying a camera, not a camcorder. I mean, taking a great looking shots certainly weighs more than multi-function camera. Again, D7000 is a good camera. D90 is good too consider it's value. But I don't think it is equivalent with D300s as some claim. I came to a conclusion: You get what you paid for.

In this day and age, I'm the type that does countless hours of reading/research before I buy things especially online purchases. Getting into DSLR was a joint decision between my father and I. He wanted a NIKON body so I chose the D7000, and boy am I glad I did. After reading many critical reviews I knew exactly why I wanted D7000. For those that are having a hard time deciding, (my other choices were the Canon 60d and Nikon D5100), here's JUST A FEW points as to why I made the decision to get the D7000.First, let's start off with why you might choose a lower model Nikon, or a comparable other brand like the Canon 60D, T3i, etc:- A cheaper model can save you a lot of $$$, leaving you more room to spend on glass and other accessories.- The Canon's I mentioned and the D5100 from Nikon have the tilt/swivel LCD displays.- Canon is better for video production, as it is more adjustable overall.- Arguably, Nikkor lenses and accessories cost more. Like I said, arguably, as any quality piece of glass is $$$.Now, why I decided to get the D7000:- The feature set and AF system make the extra money worthwhile.- I don't foresee myself actually needing the tilt screen to often. My buddies who shoot with tilt screens almost always have them in the regular position. Would I welcome it? Yes. Do I need it? No.- Dual SD SLOTS! I thought I wouldn't care for this. It wasn't a part of my decision initially but when I got the camera I found that I love this feature. Two cards, with flexibility on how the camera uses them.- U1, U2 custom user settings. Another thing I didn't particularly choose the camera for but once I used them they are golden.- Nikon High ISO performance (including the D5100) is top notch. Enough said.- The only video I will shoot is for cinematics. For this, the 24p 1080p is perfect, as real movies are shot in this format.- Best of all, is the BUILD!!!!! By build I mean everything about the build. Quality, materials, and LAYOUT of buttons and functions. I wasn't used to the layout intially as I "practiced" withCanon's a bunch before, but it is so easy and FLUID to use it really is awesome. Also, I absolutely love the DUAL DIALS (front and back) for adjustments. The clicky dials and singledial layouts leave something to be desired especially on the lower end models. (This of course is personal preference) The ALLOY body feels so planted and durable. It's also more weatherproof than the other camera's I mentioned.Basically, this is priced on the higher end of the Entry-Intermediate cameras, but for good reason. This is a "PROSUMER" product, and is for the serious enthusiast to semi-pro/pro.As a side note, for me it was gonna be the T3i over the D5100 (no full manual exposure on D5100 video) and the D7000 over 60D. After going to a store first to feel the D7000 and 60D it was over.The ONLY thing I was worried about was the back focusing issues people had. I worried for nothing, the focus on my kit lens and 50 1.8G are spot on. I shot a focus chart and the results were as expected. Maybe the firmware has something to do with it? (Mine shipped with 1.02)

I love this camera - that's the bottom line for me. I'm taking a big step up from my first digital camera, the Nikon D40 which my husband wanted so he could start digital photography, and I could not be happier with my choice.However, I think it would be a waste of money for any one not familiar with the adjustments we used to routinely make with 35mm SLR film cameras. The D7000 can certainly function as a fine point and shoot. But why spend almost twice as much on this over the lighter D3100 if you just want to point and shoot, and maybe edit with PhotoShop or some such?For me, it's worth the difference because I want the freedom to quickly and easily make adjustments such as setting aperature or shutter speed to freeze or blur action; adjust the white balance on the fly for what I want the image to be; adjust the autofocus field and metering to suit the particular situation; switch from single shot to continuous, etc. The D7000 puts all that in menus and sub-menus like the inexpensive Nikons, but it also puts it out right on the camera body, available through just one button and the turn of a wheel.Also, this ended up being just about as inexpensive for me as the D3100 because I would not have been satisfied with the kit lens on the D3100 - and replacing it would have been more expensive than using all the wonderful Nikon lenses I have left from the film days - WHICH NOW ALL WORK BEAUTIFULLY ON THE D7000. (Of course, I did get my D7000 for $1,199, not the current prices.) The inexpensive Nikons keep down weight and cost by not including a focusing motor in the camera - you have to rely on one in the lens. The D7000, like other top of the line Nikons, includes its own focus motor. Nice little bonus with the D7000 is its treatment of my old A1 lenses. I have some optically very good, and very fast, A1s. With the D7000, I can program it to recognize them - with just the push of a button and turn of the wheel again. All I had to do was assign a lens number to each of the lenses and provide the focal length and maximum aperture. Now I can use them with no trouble, I just have to focus them as always. And the switch to go from autofocus to manual focus on the old lenses, or an autofocus lens that can't effectively autofocus in the particular situation (like my autofocus trying to pick up a tiny hummingbird in the middle of a rose bush this morning) is conveniently located by the side of the lens where my left hand would be going any way to grab the focus ring for manual focus.This is one really sweet camera. It will do whatever you want. The controls are easy and simple to understand if you have the background in photography - or want to learn.As I said, I think people are wasting their money if they buy this just because it is the new, hot camera when it is really more than they need. But, if you want to be able to control the camera settings, and do it quickly without having to mess around with the camera, this is great.NOTE, after reading other reviews. Nikon DSLRs have never had great video, and this doesn't seem to be an exception - if you want a video camera, get something else. As for complaint about the manual, I think it goes back to my comments about needing to have some SLR experience or being willing to learn. I found the manual completely understandable - it generally even explained each function a couple of times if you read all the way through the several hundred pages of manual. Best way I've ever found to deal with this is sit down with the manual and the camera and really work my way through every setting, button, and dial so I know what I have.

I had the Nikon d40 for awhile and heard about the D7000 rumor early 2010. I knew my next dslr would be the D90 or better. What I wanted was the dual scroll wheels and 1980x1080p video recording features and this totally delivered. Also a bump in megapixal and the new cmos sensor with better iso for low lighting would sweeten the deal. I carried over the Nikon 18-200vr, 50mm 1.8 and 35mm 1.8 from my old D40.Photos:I been shooting this camera since the first week of November 2010 and have taken about 4000 shots/some movie clips. At first I thought the image was a little soft. The poster on this d7000 forum told me how to fixed it in the menu and all is fine now. I am finally getting night shots, when I did night photo stroll with my friends the D40 was too slow and my iso skill back then wasn't great. Since I gotten this I played with almost every buttons and setting and actually shot aperture priority now, I been using the Nikon present for the D40.Movies mode:I am still learning this, getting things to focus on the fly. It does continuous autofocusing, but not as zippy as the Sony A33 I played with. Overall the movies I made are fun, but in no way anything you see on blu-ray 1980x1080p. I find that I do a better job of manual focus and it is much quieter. I plug an external microphone to this and it really is a benefit to filming with audio for less background noise.Positives:+Great photos, Sony newest CMOS is good for low lighting.+Camera Body motor, I have a 50mm 1.8 that I can finally use.+ISO looks very good, once I leave 1600, I can notice some different+more external buttons, entry level camera like the D40 uses the submenu too much.+Bigger body and sturdier magnesium alloy material, I like that in my hands with the rubber insert.+LCD screen is much improved, now I do know if a shot is good or bad.+Live view photography, I don't use it much but I like the option too.+Nikon Service, I called about the stuck pixel in Movie mode, they said wait for the firmware, and it got fixed.+Nikon ViexNX is good for quick adjustment.+1080p 24fps Movie mode with continuous auto-focus(like I said not as zippy as Sony, but much quieter) I made a few youtube videos now.Neutral:Battery is bigger and more expensive then before. I Since I record clip more it is hard to compare to the D40 which just took pictures. I get 350-400 shots before I recharge. Some people claim 1000 shots per charge, but that is not me. My 4000shot hashas 5-6 charges already.Negative:-GPS, if the Sony A55 with the same cmos as this can have one for cheaper, why not the D7000.-I was hoping it be around $1000. The Sony A33 and A55 are much cheaper, with the same cmos.Overall I like the pictures that I got from the D7000, and all the external layout. I can bracket shots with ease, for HDR editing photoshop of course. I don't have to go into the submenu to turn on the remote. I even used the continuous burst for once. The Nikon ViexNX is a good software for quick fix like for contrast and sharpening. It is no way a Lightroom or Photoshop replacement, nope. It can edit video too, but I just use the Window Media player on Win7. I have/carried this camera around me like a cellphone. I added the Nikon SB-700 to this camera and the two work well together, ie the wireless flash. Is the 18-105 lens worth 300, if you don't have any lens(es) yes. It is an acceptable walk-around lens with a decent zoom an ok 3.5 at 10 and 5.6 when you zoom to the 105. Later on maybe get some faster lenses (bigger glass and aperture) like a zoom f2.8 or either a 35 or 50mm prime f1.8 or for more bokeh.

There are a lot of detailed reviews of this camera on amazon and the rest of the internet written by professionals, so I will keep this short.This is my first DSLR and I love it. Of course there are some things that could be better, but for that you might have to shell out a bit more and get a better model.I read that it's a good camera for beginners and advanced photographers and so far I can totally agree. I sure have not mastered all the functions yet.

I got my camera last night and played with it for a few hours. It was 5 days from order to receipt even though I ordered on a Saturday and chose Super Saver Shipping. I am seriously in love with the camera. It looks spectacular at higher ISO's and is very fast. I videoed my son eating cereal for the second time and when i replayed the video my wife was amazed how good the sound and clarity of the video was. I had to get used to the new button layout since I have the D5000. I was a little nervous that I got one of those rumored cameras that wouldn't focus properly but it turned out the lens was not quite locked in all the way. Once I fixed that the pictures came out great. I've used my sister's D90 and trust me this is an upgrade. If you can afford this camera you will not be disappointed. I will say that unless you are pretty serious about photography and like playing with your settings this camera may be frustrating because it isn't designed for point and shoot and designed around the idea that the user will be changing settings.

- As a still camera, this is a wonderful piece of equipment, and I have no complaints.- As a video camera, the D7000 is a continuing source of frustration to me. Key issues are the following:(1) The 20-minute recording limit is a major limitation. This should be increased to the capacity of the card, or at least to 60 minutes.(2) The camera has several microphone sensitivity modes. One of these sets the level automatically, which would be very convenient if it worked. The problem with this mode is that the camera tends to set the sensitivity too high, producing saturation and distortion.(3) When one uses the internal microphone, there is a fairly high level of noise from the auto-focus.(4) When one uses a monaural external microphone, the camera should reproduce the input in both channels, but does not (one channel remains empty).(5) When using an external microphone and a mixing board to reproduce the signal in both channels, there is intermittent electrical noise. (The volume of the noise is high enough to impact the intelligibility of spoken audio, i.e., this is not just an issue for music recordings). I don't hear the noise if I plug headphones directly into the mixing board, and that same output is being fed to the camera, so it's fairly clear that the noise is being generated by the camera itself.To summarize, this is a great still camera, but not fully usable as a video camera.

I'm a previous user of Nikon D90 and it was just perfect ... NIkon D7000 is awesome and the senor especially at night and low light conditions is fantastic . But the picture ratio and quality is still equal to Nikon D90 or in some areas is below D90 or i guess it is just my eyes that got used to the D90 view !!!anyway , it is a good camera and worth of buying .

I've had a D40 and a D3100, and this is by far superior, and Im talking about everything, which immediately translates to Image quality. it really gets closer to what you are seeing through the viewfinder

I did a lot of research on different sites before setteling on the Nikon D7000. The features, ease of use and the quality of the camera is second to none. I am extremely happy with the purchase and really do not have any negatives about it. I would recommend this camera to anyone.

I debated for a long time on whether or not I should upgrade because I wasn't sure the cost of a new body would change the way I shoot much; most definitely, I was wrong! I've been doing weddings and bridals for about 5 yrs and loved my d80, it did everything I needed, so I thought. After spending hours online comparing advantages and cost versus the D80, D300 and d7000 and the d700, I finally took the plunge and got the D7000 (I also do events and wanted the Hi ISO). This camera is so much more than Higher ISO! It is...Fast.For lack of a better word, Fast means everything happens so fast it makes shooting more intuitive. The higher ISO has changed the way I shoot because I can turn off my sb-800 speedlight and just use natural light. In the past, i wouldn't dream of attempting some indoor or evening shots without a flash and umbrella or other diffuser. But now, low-light images are no longer a "risky" shot and they turn out beautiful every time. (Yes, I rely first on good glass, from f/1.4 to 1.8 in primes and the $$$ lenses, 70-200 Vii 2.8 and 24-70 2.8).The change in how I shoot was more pronounced than I ever thought. A few reviewers said the advantages were negligible, so i was pessimistic about trading in the d80. After using the d80 as backup to the 7000 in the real world, i eventually had to sell it because switching between the two is SUCH a drag, it annoyed me, they shoot so differently. (not to knock the d80, it WAS a great camera).If you are on the fence about the benefits of a DSLR body with fancier insides, just try it and you will feel the difference. I learned early on to spend more on my glass than my camera bodies, but the move from D80 to d7000 was worth every penny.

What can I say other than I made the right decision. This is a great camera. It has all the features to allow us to grow in photography and has taken some wonderful pictures.

this camera is on point. there have been issues in the past with the autofocus however, if consumers spend some time reading the manual and possibly a few photograhy books, they'll learn how to use this thing like a pro

Easy to handle, much like the d90, but easier. crisp shots, nikon makes a good product, and allows you to interchange lenses!

I upgraded from the Nikon D40 and I must say that I'm very satisfied...the d7000 provides a really sharp vibrant photo and awesome videos.

Overall this is a good camera body.I moved to this from a D90 and the similarity of controls was nice. This greatly reduced the learning curve.I like the added pixels as compared to the D90. This helps when I do 22" X 17" prints.However, when I did tight shots at F2.8 on both my main lenses - Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor Zoom and the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens (These are both VERY good lenses.) I noticed the focus looked shifted back from the indicated focus point. Example: I set the focal spot on an eye and the really sharp focus was located several inches further back on the head.Fortunately, the D7000 has an AF "calibration" function that permits you to shift the AF focus either closer to or further away from the camera (+ or - 20 positions) on both a global basis for all lenses or for each lens individually. I executed some tests and sure enough, I had to do a "-4, global" to get the focal plane to align with the focal spot on both lenses.Now things are fine but I'm surprised that a higher level body like this required this adjustment.

I bought the D7000 and a Fotodiox lens adapter hoping I could use a couple of lens I have from an old SLR film camera. I knew it was a gamble with the adapter because I had read where it worked okay and others said not to waste your time. My experience was that the lenses fit the camera fine with the adapter but the picture quality left a lot to be desired. I could not use the old lenses.The D7000 is a fine camera and I found that although I had never used a Nikon or a DSLR before, I felt very comfortable with the camera and the controls after a relatively short period of time. To me, this camera is a masterpiece of photographic engineering.The kit lens, on the other hand falls way short of the camera. To put this lens on this camera is like putting some old bias ply tires on a Ferrari. You could still drive the Ferrari but you would not come close to getting out of the car what the manufacturer put into it. So it is with this camera and lens combination.If your budget is around $1,400 for a camera I would recommend buying something cheaper like the Nikon D5100 and buying a good prime lens from Tamron or find something on Ebay. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of older Nikon lenses available on Ebay.In summary, the camera is outstanding. Unless you're a pro who needs the full frame sensor have some special requirements, I would say that you couldn't do better for the price than the D7000.I reluctantly returned the camera to Amazon. Amazon's customer service was, as usual, outstanding.

Well, I'm still discovering a lot of functions... but here 10 key points.1) In terms of QUALITY is amazing for its price. Everything is very professional, good materials, looks pro, feels pro.2) PHOTO, I always loved Nikon and I still prefer Nikon over other brands. They keep on improving.3) VIDEO, the HD quality is amazing, my only complain is that it has no 30 FPS in 1080p, only in 720p. I use it often in 24 FPS so I don't mind, but it's a flaw if you want to shoot content for TV in the highest quality/size. I hope they can upgrade it some day through firmware.4) It's a little HEAVY with the 18-200 lens, but it's ok for its size/functions. It's average.5) It's one of the few cameras in the market with a built-in INTERVALOMETER. A few days ago I was shooting a time lapse and it came out perfect, very easy to set from the menu.6) I love the TWO CARDS slot for back up. Very convenient. Or you can also use it for JPG + RAW.7) The TWO WHEELS system is fantastic and very customizable. For example, you can define that in (A)perture mode, you will use one wheel to set aperture (shutter speed comes automatically), and the second wheel to set ISO, or something else.8) It has many customizable functions in different buttons (virtual horizon, same use than the bubble in the tripods), a new button: preview the depth-of-field, etc.9) They compare it with the Canon 60D but I'd say it's comparable with the 7D. In some things the 7D is a step above, but in others the Nikon is way better.10) Lots of alternatives for metering and focus, combinations from a single spot to a 3D tracking, from one point of focus to 39 points. Depending on photo/video, what kind of scene, how many subjects and how fast they move, you have a bunch of combinations. Or just do it completely manual.It's a great alternative to Canon 60D/7D/5D for pro level HD movies. I compared it to the 7D for a long time, and I finally chose the D7000 for quality and similar functions, but much cheaper. The rest of the money just save it, buy audio stuff like the Zoom H4n @ $299, or put it in more lenses (like the new 50mm 1.8/G @ $219. I don't regret and I'm loving it!

The D7000 is an amazing SLR camera.It opens up all the possibilities of photography that I am interested in. I enjoy hiking and travel and this camera has all the capabilities to make any shots. For the SLR novice it takes less than 10 minutes to get started. What else can one ask for? Nikon has done an exceptional job with the 4 page insert to get one started that came with my camera kit. The manual that comes with the camera is exceptionally logical arranged and serves as a great learning manual to become familiar with all the functions and possibilities. Key for me is to read on a feature and right away put it into action.My camera came with the 18mm to 200mm AF-S Nikkor GII ED VR for DX format cameras. It's a one lens solution for me allowing pictures in a small room at wide angle and for some telephoto needs. This lens is versatile. Even though I did purchase the fixed focus 50mm f/1.8 D AF lens because of the shutter speeds it allows at low light (no flash) and for the depth of focus control (like taking a picture of a blossom while the rest of the background is blurred at apperture 1.8 for example).It helps to understand a few physical concepts or to be teachable, but the camera is really for anyone interested in photography at a somewhat more interesting level. I think this camera is suitable even for beginners if interested in what SLR cameras can offer. Some of the 2 star reviews speak for themselves.I took some amazing pics within the first 24 hours which are simply not doable with point and shoot cameras. I have not tested the video on this camera, because I did not purchase the camera for that. However there are some videos floating out there that are amazing, but it's mostly not my interest and my expectations to video would be a lot more relaxed, because I personally buy a SLR camera to take still pictures with ... of exceptional quality and this camera does exceptional.BEFORE YOU BUY the body only camera: strangely enough the body plus the 18-105mm zoom lens kit costs the same as the 'body only', so be aware of that.Thomasnikond7000dslr.org

I was not planning to write a review for this camera, but after figuring out the menus and adjusting it to my liking, I just felt all tingly inside and wanted to express my joy.First of all, let me start off by saying I used to own a Canon 7D with Sigma 17-50mm lens. That was an amazing camera and had so much features that I miss compared to the d7000 (like the way it felt in my hands, well-thought-out button locations, and Canon's picture quality). But I sold it because I wanted to shoot Nikon again. (I wish I can have both!)Anyways, I bought the same lens, Sigma 17-50mm, for the D7000, and and after taking a couple hundreds shots and messing around with the menu, I can say this about the camera: 1. The metering system is excellent on the camera. All the shots I've taken so far has come out in good, natural looking colors. 2. The menu system is very flexible. The one thing that I felt that was missing when I started using it was the ability to easily adjust the ISO. You have to use both hands (press the ISO button and then rotate the dial) to change it. But after messing around with the menu, I found the "Easy ISO" function. It allows you to change the ISO just by rotating the front dial, located near where you place your index finger. This got me to like this camera even more because I constantly adjust the ISO and the EV to compensate for the conditions that I shoot in. And there are a ton of other customizable settings -you HAVE to play around with it.3. 6 Frames per second is good enough! The 8 fps on the Canon was noticeable faster, but I don't miss it at all because it does not affect the shutter speed.4. The ISO is amazing.My only gripes are the way the grip feels and the size. But that's probably because I miss the 7D a lot in this aspect.And to those who are choosing between this camera and the 7D, I would say flip a coin if money is not an issue because both has their pros and cons. Canon shooters would get mad at me for comparing this to the 7D, but it's true. Even Nikon shooters compare this to the D300s, which is in the same class as the 7d. The 7D has superior ergonomics and handling compare to the d7000, but the D7000 has better metering and and is better in contrasty situations.P.S. I was not able to find any focus or pixel issues on mine.

Initially I bought a Canon 3ti with kit lenses. I returned the Canon after I saw the quality - it felt really cheap and the standard kit lenses are not wide enough for what I used to - Nikon F70 35mm with a 24-120mm all time walk around lens. So I decide to go back to Nikon. The shipping from Amazon was quick and expected although the package was all beat up during shipping - was not packed well. The D7000 is much superior on built quality and imaging quality over the Canon 3ti - no comparison. In addition, I can use all my old Nikon AFD lenses. I will buy some DX lenses once I get used to this great camera. I'm very happy that I bought the D7000!

I upgraded from the D80. I was pleased with the D80 for most situations except shooting basketball indoors and live performances. I decided to get the D7000 for it's low noise at higher ISO. I wasn't expecting to see much difference in the image quality in well lit situations, but found that the image quality is much better. The images in low light conditions are superior to the D80, plus the added features of a full view viewfinder, larger LCD, two memory slots, and higher frames per second were icing on the cake. It is a noticable upgrade. So, in short, I would recommend this camera to a friend.

Before today I would have definitely given this camera 5 stars. I purchased it 13 months ago and it worked great until the dreaded ERR message started flashing indicating a problem with the mirror locking up--a month outside warranty coverage. A Google search revealed many, many instances of this issue, as well as a few here on the Amazon reviews. I tried all of the suggestions I found online and on the Nikon website: changing lenses, memory cards, batteries, etc. I also tried the 2-button reset and updated the firmware. Nothing works. I emailed Nikon Support and am waiting to hear back from them. I take a lot of pictures and am not looking forward to being without a camera for weeks as I suspect it will need to be shipped off for repair. I'm also not looking forward to paying for the repairs since they won't be covered by a warranty.

The Nikon D7000 is afflicted by a chronic problem of oil spots showing up on the sensor, likely from the mirror mechanism. This is not a dust problem, but the oils used to actuate the mirror being flicked onto the sensor. You can google "Nikon D7000 oil spots" to read about many other D7000 users with the same problem. I have had the sensor cleaned by technicians twice, and the oil spots showed up within the first few images taken after cleaning.

So I am a typical family photographer.... I have had a D40 x for a long while and have been happily add lenses to my arsenal for the last few years. I worked with physical film photography in high school and college so my eventual transition into dSLR was a little easier than those coming from say a Polaroid experience. But I don't intend nor am I a professional. That being said, I can see how this camera cow,d easily be marketed to one. There are a million buttons and menus and dials and knobs that are quite intimidating. So I am writing to say, this camera can be used by a pro but offers excellent options for someone who will leave it on Auto Mode for the majority if the time.Highlights I have learned about since I got mine yesterday.-Bracketing. This feature let's you take a series of 2 to 3 shots quickly while the computer resets your lighting settings to be slightly more exposed and slightly less composed that what it thinks is perfect. Nice!-There is a physical knob that can be adjusted to set the camera for single, continuous shooting, remote or timer shooting. I hated going into the menu to do this.-Scene modes are now In a menu rather than on the dial. I'm okay with this. They added many many more scene settings so moving it "Indoors" seems logical.-while a little bigger, the camera does seem much heavier than my D40.-white balance is offering better descriptions of variations offered (vice the + or - numbers previously used) if not flat out more options there-very easy method, via a small button, to watch not through the viewfinder but on the back screen.-video was astoundingly good... was very sorry my first video was of my office chair... totally not postable. There is a mic and it looks like there is an input for an external mic. HDMI Jack outlet too on the body.I'm sure there are a million more things to talk about. Ultimately, my point is that the many new buttons and such seem very logical and impressive. For the average family photographer, they offer great features. Considering that my spouse paid about this much for my d40x back in the day (+-200$ I suspect) this camera is absolutely worth the pennies.

Things you'll immediately notice compared to D90: solid more magnesium and rubber in build and the custom features like U1 and U2 modes on the dial which do a great job of remembering settings you like to use! In general it seems like every setting is so customizeable that it's much easier to get images out of camera that I had to spend alot of time editing to get out of my olympus. The autofocus is wicked fast and the quality at ISO 6400 out of camera is the best i've ever seen for a mid range level camera.Heads up to the normal consumer without tons of pro movie making equipment and aspiration....Movie is nice to have sometimes; but if you're getting this just for movies of fast moving stuff like kids I think you'll find the continuous focus feature isn't up to the challenge and the rolling shutter issue is there like all DSLRs. You probably will get more useful in focus video out of some cheap consumer cameras (that have less depth of field) for that sort of thing. Note also the LCD screen doesn't tilt so if you like to hold the camera very low you might be dissapointed.For someone looking to get serious with their photography and who has had prior mediocre experiences with DSLRs (especially nikon) I think you'll be impressed. The hot pixel issue mentioned by some I haven't seen at all.As for megapixel comparison don't worry about it you won't notice a difference vs comparable cameras.Word of advice, the 18-105 kit is mediocre (was only way to pick up camera when I was looking) but if I were to do it over again I would go with the body only and get a 35 mm f1.8 prime as I think it's lighter and faster so more versatile most of the time.

I upgraded to this camera from my Nikon D90. From my perspective, the advantages are external microphone connector, slightly better low light performance, and more dedicated controls. The viewfinder seems nicer too, but I've been using other cameras between the day I sold my D90 and the day I got this one, so I cannot be 100% sure.To be honest, the camera didn't "wow" me (like moving from the D40 to the D90 did) so If you have a D90, I don't think the upgrade is worth it - unless you need the external microphone, want to use some old non-cpu lenses, need 1080p video, or some other feature you can only get with this camera.That doesn't mean that the D7000 is a bad camera by any means, it does everything the D90 does, and more. Between the time I sold the D90 and got the D7000 I used several other cameras, from advanced point and shots, to a Canon 7D. My favorite is the D7000, I like off-camera jpgs better than any other brand, automatic white balance, auto focus accuracy, and exposure are the best I've seen. I also got a SB-700, and I got better results from the D7000/SB-700 than from a Canon 50D/580EX III recently shoot a polo match, and I do not thing I got one picture out of focus, or with bad exposure. (With a 70-200 VR II)Final word : Get one - If money is short, get a D90 - you are not going to miss much. If you have a D90, keep it, and buy some glass.

I purchased this camera this summer and Love the picture quality but it came defective new.First week i had it an error message popped up a few times, I have a lot of experience with DSLRs NIKON mostly and i know when ERR is displayed at the top LCD its a problem, i call nikon and have it sent to them, they keep it for a while and send it back. It seemed to work right for a moment, but still malfunctions and seems to do it more often.Nikon couldnt even fix it and wouldnt replace itGreat camera when it works, but its a guessing game when its gonna work.

I liked using this camera and the image quality is fantastic but with 2 card read/write errors in <200 shots in the first 2 days I returned it after Nikon suggested it could be a faulty camera. I used recommend, high quality SD cards and switched these around, formatted in the camera...basically did everything I should do but the failure persisted.I did a lot of research before buying the D7000 but I'm nervous to buy a 2nd one after this experience.

My wife and I each had a D90 and have been very happy with those,but when a friend offered to buy my D90 I just had to go for the D7000. I have only taken a couple hundred shots but what I have seen after comparing the 90 to the 7000 is the image quality is definitely better and it seems that not only is there a better sensor and processor but also because the camera settings can be adjusted easier and more accurately. For example, the auto white balance is much more accurate and the shutter speed up to 1/8000 along with the great high ISO abilities and the metering seems much more accurate as well. Auto focus is great but I had no complaints with the d90s auto focus. The controls and the feel of the camera are pretty similar with the 7000 being a little heavier but for the most part the menus and buttons are also very similar with the 7000 being a little easier to adjust with a few nicely placed camera buttons added on. The tripod base plate from my D90 will not properly fit the 7000 but the 7000 and 90 are real close in size other then that. I have no doubt this cameras capabilities are much more than my skill and/or knowledge warrant at this time but I don't see that being a problem. I believe anyone upgrading from a previous Nikon model will absolutely love this camera. I have not had any issues with Video noise or hot pixels. The video that I played around with is excellent quality. I had it on Pre-Order from Amazon but found Calumet photo had it available for the same price so I got it next day air from them.After a few more days playing with this camera and comparing the D90 and this 7000 the 7000 is so much better than I first realized. Especially the high ISO capability and white balance. Great Camera!

I love this camera. I've used my Nikon D70s for about 5 years and this Nikon D7000 camera leaves it in the dust. I shoot high school sports, indoor & out and this camera works well for both in low light and fast action. Nothing cheap about this camera. If you can think of it, this camera can be set up to shoot it. Pro or amature , this camera can do it all. I love the picture quality at very high ISO settings. All the normal adjustments have a button on the camera for quick and easy access. I love everyting about this wonderful camera, except the high price of course, but it's worth every dime. If you have a few extra dollars to spend and you want a great camera, buy the New Nikon D7000. I did and I'm having a blast making photos I didn't think possible on my tight budget.

I had a D300S and a D700. I never could develop a liking for the D300s. It felt bulky and the video was just poor. With nothing but FX lenses in my collection, I wanted a lightweight DX camera that I could just grab and go with one of my FX lenses on it. After handling the D7000, I knew that it would easily replace the D300s without any loss in picture quality (a gain, instead) but with a loss of about 150 grams of dead weight. The D7000 is, to me anyway, a lightweight camera that provides images that are nearly the same quality as I get from the D700. Of course, the D700 is full-frame and that generally provides better and deeper image quality. Nevertheless, when I compared pictures taken at the same focal length, same f=stop, same shutter speed, and same ISO using a D700 and a D7000, I had a hard time telling the difference from a small 100% crop from the image. The extra 4 megapixels make a huge difference with Nikon's EXPEED 2 processor. I've already placed in a few photo contests locally with pictures taken with the D7000. The images are that high quality.In short, if you are deciding between a D300s and a D7000, the decision is a no-brainer. The D300s isn't worth the price difference. I consider the D7000 to be an upgrade of both the D90 and the D300s.

The body, the features, and the end results, STILL IMAGES, are totally awesome. Taking pictures one after another, straight from the camera to the printer, stunning results. The resolution is high, perfect, and rich!! I purchased this camera with the kit lens 18-105mm and its perfect for portraits.The LCD Screen is phenomenal. The features and menus (way too much for a beginner) are easy to learn after working with a book. I am coming from a Canon Rebel XT 8.1 mp camera. I have never seen anything like this. There is much to do and plenty to learn on this device.I love the size and weight of this Nikon D7000. It is solid with some weight and the shutter button is very delicate. The AF is dead on in any lighting situation. There is some hunting in the video but I got this camera totally for the still images.Great fit for big hands and you won't be disappointed with this camera. I gave it a 5 since it perform way above my expectation.

I've owned many cameras including the Nikon D50, D80, D90 and now the D7000.They were all pretty great! And they get better each year or two.I love the D7000!I can name a better DSLR for about $7,399.00, but I honestly think the D7000 is the best camera this side of that one. If you're on a budget I also believe you can get a camera nearly as capable for under $500! You don't need to spend $1200 on a camera, but if you're so inclined I don't think you'll regret it. The D7000 offers the best Dynamic Range I've seen from any DSLR at any price and nearly the best: Signal to Noise Ratio, Tonal Range, and Color Sensitivity; That plus two user modes, two card slots, more focus points, plus more ways to customize your camera, and make taking photos faster and easier, make it a pretty great camera in my view.~Mark

Have had the camera six months now. It is wonderful to work with. Still a ton of learning going on about the camera and photography in general but have been able to use it as a point and shoot as well as with as much control over the image as I can manage. Love the long battery life and ability to shoot rapidly to try and capture candid shots of the kids.

Absolutly a perfect trade-off between photographic features and price. I'm not yet a professional photographer but my technical expectations are very high. Up to the moment this camera has not yet let me down. I recommend

Waited for a while for this camera to become available and was worth the wait. This camera performs like the pros. Fast accurate and easy to operated. The film speed and white balance controls are not in easy to adjust location as D300 which slows things down a tad. So far, low light noise is barely noticeable which is perfect for the work I do.I am getting used to sdhc memory cards and smaller batteries which are not compatible with D700 and D300.Great camera for an awesome price.

Have a D2X, a D200, and now a D7000. All great cameras, but the D7000 has become my daily use camera. Outstanding performance, with the added benefit that all my Nikon lenses can be used. I would recommend this Nikon camera to anyone who wants to upgrade to a high performance DSRL.

Nice to have Nikon D7000, I used this camera to take picture in Death Valley after 2 weeks I purchased. My friend said the picture's quality was awesome

I bought this with the 18-200 with the 250 dollar off promotion lens deal through Amazon. What an outstanding camera. It does it all great. I also bought Lightroom 3 and this in RAW coupled with LR3 is the perfect combo for the weekend photography warrior. I have been using my d70 since 2004 and hope to use this through 2016!

This review is specifically about audio quality when shooting video with D7000. The quality of images is great. I have been taking pictures with D7000 for 3 years and would give 5 stars for its photo capabilities and image quality. I also shot a few videos with this DSLR, and did not like the audio, especially when recording music. I know I am not going to skew the average rating of D7000 by giving it 3 stars, but I hope this will flag the review to help alter the problematic audio of this camera. As many are aware, the audio of the movie provides over half of the overall impressions of the movie.Quite a few reviewers mentioned the poor sound from the D700 that can be described as "tiny", not loud enough, having significant noise, and sometimes distorted (slow reacting auto gain?). It is commonly suggested to use an external microphone and place it off camera to improve the sound and eliminate the focusing noise. You can further improve the sound by connecting a directional mic first to a personal recorder which you would, in turn, connect to the D7000. The sound will still be limited by the capabilities of the D7000 recording module, which was reported to record sound in the meager, 150-5000 Hz range. Please find the link to that report by the Finnish magazine, Tekniikan Maailma (World of Technology). in the comment below this review. With this rigging, you will have an improved, although still phone-like, sound matched with the video. Capturing the sound with a quality recorder and syncing the audio with the footage in the post can ensure an ultimate adudio. I explored a few options and chose the Sennheiser MKE 600 directional mic ($330) and Sony PCM M10 portable recorder ($225-250) to improve my D7000 audio, especially when shooting video of quiet music recitals at some distance from the performer. I compared the above Sennheiser mic with 2 cheaper Bronstein shotgun microphones side by side. The former sounded pretty good even when plugged directly in the camera, and the Bronstein mics were too quiet (although I tried one of them on a Sony camcorder, and it worked well). When I am using the Sony recorder (instead of or in combination with an external mic), I connect the recorder to the camera with a 35 dB attenuation cable so the sound is not clipped in D7000. This produces a relatively good sound in-camera, and I am still getting a copy of a better audio in the recorder as an option for post processing. The direction of the attenuation cable must be observed or the sound will be ruined. A recorder's built-in omnidirectional stereo mics (instead of a shotgun) will also greatly improve the sound, but a shotgun mic will help isolate the intended sound and suppress side/back noise. To hear how the audio sounds when recorded with D7000, Sony PCM M10, Sennheiser and 2 Bronstein mics (connected to camera, or recorder, or first to recorder and then to camera), please follow the link to my YouTube video in the comment below (or search YouTube for "Microphones compared: Sennheiser MKE 600, Bronstein BRN-900, BRN-400, Sony PCM M10, Nikon D7000". Please note that the source sound level in that test was intentionally turned down and the mics or camera placed 10 feet away from the source to compare how they record relatively quiet sounds. The setup of this test required to increase gain on the recorder, which increased the noise levels, but the noise is still acceptable for Sony and Sennheiser. There are many shotgun microphones to choose from. After testing just a few of them, I noticed that their perfomance varied greately on D7000. I got Sennheiser after testing 3 other shotgun mics that produced low sound levels, and one mic in the review was too noisy.