Отзывы о Фотоаппарат Nikon D7000 Body

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First, let me say that for the last (almost) two years I have been using the Nikon D700, and occasionally the D300s and D90 as a backup.When I saw the specs and reviews for the D7000 I knew I had to try it out -- and guess what -- I haven't used my D700 at all since getting my D7000...It feels great. It's light, but well made, feels secure and not at all "plastic-y" The controls and buttons are all terrific and a huge improvement from the D90.The camera, while easy to use, has all the bells and whistles, great image quality, and a good user interface. In fact, the shots look better out of the camera than with the D300s. In reality, the image quality is virtually indistinguishable from the D700 up to ISO 3200, and only slightly better on the D700 upto about 6400. There's no comparison higher, the D700 wins hands down. Sure the D700 is better at low-light shooting with its full size sensor -- but the D7000 absolutely has surprised me in this area as well.It has features you expect in Pro cameras, and I wouldnt be surprised to see the D7000 become the back-up camera of choice for full frame shooters.That being said -- the 18-105 lens is pretty week. I already have a great selection of DX lenses including the amazing 17-55 2.8 lens (there just isn't anything that looks and feels and works as well as that lens on an FX), and the 18-200. It's a joy to use these lenses again on a regular basis. The 18-105 is average at best, and I have eBayed mine already. You might want to get the body only if you already have DX lenses.And after a few event shoots with the D7000, it's a joy to use something that weighs half of what the D700 weighs. The reality is, I will most likely also purchase the D700 update when it eventually comes down the pike, but I might very well end up selling mine off for now while waiting for that.I am simply in love with this little camera -- it's by far Nikon's best current DX lens, and it even competes with their FX D700 for image quality. Who can ask for more. Highly recommended.

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

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

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

In April of 2004, I bought my first DSLR, the Nikon D70. I paid $1299.99 for the D70 and 18-70 kit lens. I loved the D70 - it was good enough that I could resist the D80, D200, etc. I spent my money on lenses instead. Then along came the D7000. I was nervous about jumping before DP Review has given their full report, but trusted Nikon and couldn't resist the specs. Well, after several hundred shots I'm resting easy: this is an absolutely fantastic camera.If you're like me coming from the D70, the D7000 is a step forward by every objective and subjective measure. I'm especially pleased with the D7000's new sensor. Two and half times the resolution changed the way I frame shots. I can pull back a bit during sports shooting to leave room for alignment corrections that eat up pixels at the edges. Unlike the D70, ISO 1600 is quite usable and ISO 3200 viable. I'm actually using Auto-ISO now, a feature I switched off in the D70 since I couldn't stand the noise.The back panel display is also a sight to behold. With 7 times the resolution of the D70, the display is beautiful, bright and good enough to weed out poor shots on site.The D7000 ergonomics felt immediately comfortable to my Nikon fingers. The only thing that made me pause was to locate the trash can button, which is now upper left rather than bottom right.Of course, many other pleasant surprises await, a customizable button, live view, Active D-Lighting, not to mention 1080P video.So, to those still snapping away with their D70's, this is the one! Enjoy!!!-- EDIT --If you are interested in the various GPS adapters for location tagging, be aware the D7000 uses a USB style connector for GPS units. This is different and incompatible with most other Nikon DSLRs. Make sure your GPS specifically states D7000 in it's compatibility list.

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 won't go in to lots of words, but I will tell you I have used a number of DSLR cameras (Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D50, D70, D70s, D80, D90, and now the D7000 as well as Canon 20D, 30D, 40D, 500D and 550D) and the Nikon D7000 may be one of the finest DX cameras I have ever used. In the past 24 hours I have logged 250 pictures and and I am impressed with the quality of the picture, and the ease of use with the camera. You might be tempted to think it's just a glorified D90, but you would wrong. It's better than the D90, and from what I am reading, better than the D300s which is more money. The camera feels good in the hands, has a solid feel, is weatherproof, and overall speaks professional photographer. For $1,500 in a kit, it is money well spent.I waited for the D7000 over any other DSLR for one reason: Auto-Focus in video mode. It was worth the wait. I had almost dropped the $1,400 on the Canon 60D but hesitated because the 60D was dumbed down in many ways by Canon so as to not impede on 7D sales. Nikon went all out and demolished the need for the D300s, while making a DSLR worth having. The video mode allows you to run auto-focus while shooting, which no other DSLR has done to this point. Additionally, you can now shoot 1080p in 24 frames (23.97 actually) per second, which is cinema quality. Also, you can shoot up to 20 minutes of video in one shoot, versus only 12 minutes for the Canon 60D, T2i, and T1i. You may think you are buying the D7000 for photography only, but wait until you see what you can do with video. Being able to do DOF shooting makes the DSLR video even more valuable, allowing you to do things you would have to spend thousands on in a professional camera.The D7000 may very well be Nikon's best DSLR in quite some time. I have used many, but this has quickly become my favorite.

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

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!

A lot of people would disagree when I say that the Nikon D7000 is the best beginner's camera for any DSLR newbie. But to me it was perfect. At first, the camera looked quite overwhelming, but reading through different reviews, a few tutorials, It was easy to be all set for some action. Took a lot of portraits, tried my hand on landscape and even did some star trail pictures..loved it. Although my interest in photography is fairly new, however I am generally an avid reader and quick learner.Barely took me less then a week to have a full feel of the camera's potential. So if you are a newbie, but a motivated newbie and ready to learn more about DSLR and photography in general. Its really a no brainer that you buy a D7000 now and hone your skills to its max, until you move to being an amateur. I won't spend my money on the lower end cheaper models and later end up upgrading. But it all depends on your budget too.So, if money's not an issue and you are motivated to learn. The D7000 strikes that right balance of power and versatility, while retaining some simplicity too.