Отзывы о Фотоаппарат Nikon D7000 Body

I bought this camera because I read an excellent article on photographing your own art work, which I am wanting to do, after paying professionals too much money for badly done work, that recommended this camera. I was pleased to get it from KEH camera which my son recommended highly. So all around it was a real find. I am still exploring all it can do, and extremely pleased.

I've had this camera for a while and really like it. It has more capabilities than I will ever use, but is still great for snapshots. Images hold up well under high zoom on photo manipulation programs.

The price was great for the older model that has been out and the software that is now operating correctly . The D7100 may have 24 mega pixels but that is only about 22 per cent increase from the 16Mp of the D7000. It equates into about 8 per cent increase ,See ( Thom Hogan site by thom) . I bough it t as an upgrade from the D200 and have been very pleased with focusing and all over all performance . Want to save some money and get a great camera this is it .

If you are deciding on your first dslr camera, an ametuer photographer, or hobbyist, The Nikon d7000 should be the Perfect camera body for you. Yes, this is a very high-end consumer grade camera which has the same sensor as the Nikon d5100, but the layout of the settings, advanced capabilities, and user setting options will help you to understand how to effectively use a professional grade camera. As a professional photographer, I own several Nikon models such as the full frame Nikon d700 and often replicate the same image quality as my professional cameras. With that being said, its not always about the camera you use, the quality of the photographs you take depends on your knowledge of to properly use your instrument in different shooting situations.Aside from learning the camera, the Nikon d7000 Can Definitely take professional quality pictures if you equip it with the proper lenses. Please research and gain an understanding of the difference between (fx) and (dx) lenses. If you are unsure about your future in the photography field or planning to upgrade to a full frame camera at some point in time, BUY (FX) LENSES FOR THIS CAMERA BODY. Although they are a bit more expensive than (dx) lenses, it will be extremely beneficial invest in an(fx) lens to prevent wasting your money on the same range of view on a professional model camera later on down the road. An (fx) lens on your d7000 will magnify the zoom on your content and also give you more sharp images. Directly investing in a higher quality lens may not be better for everyone's use of this camera, but can almotst guarantee to save you hundreds of dollars if you plan on upgrading to a full frame camera body. If not, you will still enjoy your camera with the smaller (dx) lenses.SN# Some people mention a focus issue with this camera because they do not fully understand the camera. I have solved this problem with 75% of my assistant shooters by simply adjusting the viewfinder dial which is located directly on side of the eyepiece. If the viewfinder is not focused when you take the shot, it will not be focused when viewing it elsewhere.Point blank, this is the best camera body availible from nikon around the $1000 price range and serves as a great back up camera to any professional model. If you must save up to buy this camera as your first DSLR, You Will Not Regret it!

Reviews on non-working d7000's from retail stores, not Amazon.First d7000 WOULD NOT FOCUS at all. No doubt a product of the infamous ongoing focus problem they refuse to rectify. Returned it because after reading the horror stories other victims had with the infamous Nikon Rocket Scientists, I didn't want to go through that mess. Got another d7000. Took it home, charged the battery and guess what... DOA. NOTHING! The thing wouldn't even light up. Nikon QA at its best. Took it back because..... After reading the horror stories other victims had with the infamous Nikon Rocket Scientists, I didn't want to go through that mess. Okay, they say the definition of insanity is doing the same idiotic thing over and over hoping for a different result.... I did the same thing a third time hoping for a better result, I bought another stupid d7000. It WILL NOT FOCUS! Makes you wonder if they are using Chinese Slave Labor for QA doesn't it? Took the third piece of trash back and got my money back because.... . After reading the horror stories other victims had with the infamous Nikon Rocket Scientists, I didn't want to go through that mess. But you know what I'm going to do... keep buying them and keep taking them back for a refund until I get one that actually works and actually works properly. I don't give a rat's butt how many I go through because it isn't costing me a dime when returning under 14 days at the least at some places and up to 30 days at others. As long as Nikon chooses to put non-working d7000's out there I will be having as many of those non-working units going right back to them. Maybe at some time they will get a clue and decide it might be better to put working units out there instead of unchecked, nonworking junk.My suggestion, buy the thing but return it immediatly during the "money back period" if the least thing is wrong with it which according to Nikon's Track Record, it will probably have issues. Force Nikon (through mega returns) to start a QA policy with the stuff going out their doors. They can't run you through loops and try to make you pay for warranty repairs when you return the non-working junk under the "money back period". That cost them money and when they see their refusal to do QA on their products is going to start costing them, then they might get a clue and start a QA policy.

First I would like to say this is my first DSLR. I decided to go big so I'm not limited by options in the future. I know some people say not to because it's dumb to do, I beg to differ. I learn stuff really quick. In the few hours I played with it I was getting close to pro shots with it. I did however spend my days on YouTube watching tutorial videos until it came of course.This camera is great, heavy (A little over 3 pounds with lens on it), but great. The D7000 does everything I need to do, although I find myself needing a macro lens because the 18-200mm is not good enough for close up shots, I mainly do landscape anyway. Though I like to do a lot of close up photography was wishing I had a macro lens the whole time. So if that is what you like to do then look into the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SLD DG Macro Lens with built in motor for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras for a cheaper alliterative.This camera is also weather sealed. But NOT waterproof. So this means DO NOT GET IT WET!To keep this review short: I really love this camera, but you will find yourself wanting to spend more on lenses. If you can afford this camera than get it.I wouldn't bother with buying an ESC for your camera either. You can get your homeowner's insurance to cover it and you're protected against more than you would be with an ESC.As for how many photos you can take:I always take my images on the highest setting.With 32GB of memory you can get 1,000 photos.With JPEG+RAW you can get about 400.Maybe get two 128GB SD cards and put them into the camera. That should have you set for a long time.You should have maybe 2-3 extra batteries also if you're taking this places also where you're unable to charge.You should be able to get around 800 shots per battery.

I have truly come to love this camera and have been using it since Dec 2010. If you're a beginner, as in, you have no idea about photography and are not willing to learn technical concepts, then skip this camera and just get something you can set on auto and fire away.The D7000 is a very sophisticated tool and it can be very frustrating if you don't know what you're doing. I upgraded from D50 which was excellent but I wanted better low light performance(high ISO) capabilities. On my D50 I had no problems getting images just as I wanted(technically) without much effort. With the D7000 I struggled at first and it took several months of reading and testing out the settings to finally understanding it. Just the focus system alone takes some knowledge to get it working the way you want to when you want to. The high ISO is amazing and there are even better bodies out now, but I can still use ISO 6400 images for web(if I must). The focusing is fast and the body handles really well. Most controls are accessible without having to dig into the menus.If you're a complete newbie, I would skip this and get a D3200, D5200 or a D3100/D5100, all great cameras with great sensors and very user friendly. Keep in mind that the bodies mentioned above don't have motors on the body so it limits you a bit in lens selection. As far as I know, all the lenses Nikon currently makes have built in motors so it shouldn't be an issue.Another thing to remember, cameras don't make great pictures. The person operating the camera makes great pictures. Getting a nice DSLR doesn't guarantee you'll be creating some great images. Practice makes perfect.

My refurbished Nikon D7000 didn't last very long (less than 5 hours of use). Now Nikon wants over 200 dollars to fix it. I don't think I"LL be purchasing any more Nikon products. I feel pretty ripped off.

I write so many negative reviews it is a plaesure to writ a 5 star review. All reviews are subjective by the nature of the beast. You may find problems in my appraisal of this camera, so take it with a grain of salt.Cons:Unless you are a professional photographer you will find the Nikopn supplied User's Manual (as usual) useless. There are many excellent manuals/dvds on this camera, so don't worry about it. My package arrived on time with the camera body. Whether it is the fault of Nikon or the supplier, the warranty on the camera was missing. If you have excessive patience and a high frustration capability you can try Nikon Customer Service. Not me--I have tried. At my age there is not so much time to waste so I will cross my fingers. If, like me, you need instructions I will be reviewing the aids later.Pros:This camera is terrific. I began using a point and shoot digital about 7 years ago, switched to a wonderful Sony, and was so impressed by that I went on to a digital SLR Nikon D5100. Great camera, but I wanted more control so the D7000 was chosen.to say I am pleased is an understatement. Once you learn the basics this camera will do anything you want and things you never dreamed of doing. I would like it if the LCD viewer moved like the D5100 but that ius something I am willing to overlook. The durability of this camera is profound; take it from a clumbsy photographer. The camera allows you control over everything from disabling the in-camera flash to ISO to shutter speed to white-balance to focus point and much more. You can take beautiful pictures of any and everything. I do a lot of macro and this is great! Replace the Nikon neck strap and you are safe and secure.I have read of people using the D90 (this camera's predecessor) for twenty years and I believe my heirs will ahve this for at least that long.If you buy this wonderful camera and a decent manual for its functions, you can be a great photographer with a little practice. I have had mine for only two months and am thrilled. Good shooting.

I am a prior Nikon n8008s and D300 user and love this camera! I researched the crap out of many cameras in this category to include the Canon 7D, the new 60D, T3i and Nikon D700 and D90. My budget was around $1500 and I wanted the most bang for the buck.Weight:The D7000 is hefty with lense attached and this may be a turnoff for some. For me, the first time that i picked it up, I knew that I was holding on to something. The weight and construction feels like it could take quite a bit of abuse as compared to many of the Canon models which feel too light and less durable. For long excursions, the additional weight may become uncomfortable without a proper sling or pack - I can live with that. The magnesium body construction looks like it could take a bullet and still take great pictures.Construction:As stated above, this body is tough. Weather sealed for moisture and built to take some abuse.Ergonomics:For past/current Nikon users, the D7000 feels very familiar in your hands. Even though there are many new dials and buttons as compared to earlier models, with a little practice quick changes/adjustments will become second nature.Ease of Use:As stated in my title, all of the extra buttons, wheels and displays may be a little intimidating for entry-level/novice buyers. Especially one with moderate experience with point-and-shoots. But, even though this camera is loaded with features, many of the factory setting included by Nikon can take a lot of the guesswork out of initial picture taking. My 9 year-old daughter takes excellent pictures on "Auto". My wife even takes great pictures and she takes horrible pictures with everything else!Accessories/PortsThe twin memory card slots were a big selling feature with me. You can program the camera to utilize the slots individually. I have one card slot set up for only taking pictures and the other card for taking video. The camera does not come with a USB connector (mini-USB), mini-HMDI, or an external power cord/charger. The only way to charge the battery is to remove from camera and plug into supplied battery charging adapter (all setting are saved upon removal) - I used my battery for an entire 7-day cruise without recharging. For any of you with older Nikon SB-XX flashes, it will take a little fine tuning to get them to work with the camera - but they will work. I would recommend purchasing a Class 10 SD card if you plan on shooting any video.Pictures/video:This thing takes great pictures! Even though the megapixels (16.2 versus 18 for Canon 60D) may be a little lower than some of the other newer models, not a big deal. The viewfinder has 100% coverage of the subject area as compared to the Canon models which only offer 96% coverage. Even though this may seem like a miniscule amount, it could mean the difference between a poorly cropped photo or one suitable for framing. Video shooting is easier with this camera versus the Canon 60D because of control placement. Although the D7000 isn't the same as the D3x when it comes to low light shooting, it performs exceptional. Low light video shots suffer from slight pixelation though. The LCD screen is large and bright, but the addition of a fold out/swivel screen would have been nice.Included Lens:The included lense (when the package is bought - you can buy body only) compliments the body well. Color accuracy and exposure are pretty spot on with a decent amount of dynamic range. If you have the extra money, better glass is always worth the investment.FINAL VERDICT:The D7000 offers a lot of features, speed and technology for the price. If you have other Nikon D-SLRs, the lenses are interchangeable. Even my lenses from a much older n8008s work excellent with the new body. I would buy this camera again and definitely recommend to others looking for a high quality, durable camera that takes outstanding pictures.

There are lots of excellent cameras to choose from and simply throwing a dart at a board with Canon and Nikon DSLR's will get you a great camera. But for the "crop sensor" shooter looking for great performance this is arguably the best option.Technically its sensor is the highest rated (DxO Labs) but in practice I don't see dramatic or even noticeable differences in image quality between this or any other current DSLR camera. They all capture great images. What the D7000 does that sets it apart from lower end models is: 1). Meters & Focuses accurately and instantaneously and 2). Offers every conceivable adjustment at your fingertips. There is no waiting around for 1/8 second for a focusing light to "beep" because depressing the shutter release handles that instantaneously. And the ergonomics keeps digging into menus to a minimum.IMAGE QUALITY vs. D5100 or D3100: No difference. At most its sensor gives you about 1/3 f/stop compared to the D3100 that I don't consider significant.LENSES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE: A good "walk-around" lens would be Nikon's 18-105vr that gives good zoom range for most shots and delivers very good IQ with adequate light. The best images can be captured with Nikon's 35mm 1.8G or their 50mm 1.8G.CONS: Size- It is bigger and heavier than a D5100 or Canon T3i. For some the smaller size/weight could be an advantage. Personally I miss the smaller size of the D3100 that I consider the best value in high quality DSLR cameras based on image quality, ergonomics and its Guide Mode for beginners. Cost- The D7000 is an excellent value at its current price but the value shopper wanting to spend less might look at the outstanding D5100 body only (same sensor as D7000) or the D3100 with 18-55vr for just under five hundred dollars. I have not used the new D3200 but the higher cost and pixel count (vs. D3100 or D5100)does not make it a better buy. The D5100 is a better camera than the D3200 and the D3100 is the best bang for you buck.The real advantage of going with Nikon or Canon is the availability of a wide selection of great lenses.

I got it weeks before they said I would, and that was good, I have been taking pictures with it and everything works very well so far,but it has only been a short time

I have had this camera for a while, and it was the natural upgrade to my baby dslr - the nikon d60. This camera has been solid and continues to deliver some of my best work. Definitely one of the best Mid range dslr's out there. Though I got it close to its release date, the camera for me continues to perform and I have not serviced it even once yet!

I had a D5100 and exchanged it for the D7000, which was back focusing, making many images (especially those at close range) soft. If the D7000 focused precisely out of the box, as it's supposed to, I would have kept it, since I liked all of the other features it has. All of my photos from the D5100 were sharp using the same lenses, so the lenses weren't the problem. I tried AF fine tuning and it helped a little, but not enough, even after reaching the maximum adjustment factor. A camera at this price level should have better quality control. Sure there are manufacturing tolerances, but they should be able to get the most critical assemblies close enough so the camera at least focuses properly, rather than hoping that customers won't notice or requiring them to spend hours fine tuning the AF, sometimes to no avail. It seems like getting a good D7000 depends quite a bit on luck. I've yet to decide if I'll try another D7000 or if I'll just go back to a D5100.The D7000 also overexposes in bright/high contrast situations when using matrix metering, causing highlights to be clipped and detail to be lost. Some say that this is just the advanced metering system working as intended. Perhaps, but it requires the user to use negative exposure compensation whenever a shot like this is taken (or to program it into one of the "U" settings). You don't always have time to do this when a a good photo op comes around. IMHO, this is a significant flaw that should be corrected via a firmware update.BTW, some have stated that the D7000 has better IQ than the D5100. All reviews I've read state that they are exactly the same in IQ, or that the diff is so small that it's negligible. This is consistent with my experience. In certain situations, like sports and low-light fast motion shots, the D7000's better AF and metering might help produce better photos, but for everything else, they're pretty much the same.UPDATE: I decided to give the D7000 another chance and ordered a second one. Same backfocusing problem. This time, adjusting the AF fine tuning by a factor of -4 for all of my lenses results in sharp focus, but using AF fine tuning isn't an ideal solution, since it causes the camera to not focus properly at infinity or at minimum focusing distance. Depending on the degree of AF tuning required, this could then require the user to manually adjust the focus ring after the AF has "reached its limit" (the limit which has changed due to the use of AF fine tuning). Another unnecessary hassle you need to remember to take care of. The AF fine tuning feature is nice to have, but its purpose is to dial-in lenses that are a bit off due to manufacturing tolerance. I don't think it was intended to adjust a faulty body to work with lenses that are in spec, but that's the way it's often being used.For anyone who buys a D7000, I'd recommend doing a focus test as soon as you get it, to ensure that you're getting the IQ you paid for. The best way to do this is with a focus test chart, but a quick and dirty method is to tape a page of text on the wall (make sure it's totally flat against the wall). Then, mount your camera on a tripod perpindicular to the wall, with lens (set at the largest aperture) at the same height as the page. Take a shot or two using autofocus through the viewfinder. Use the remote or self timer, with mirror lockup. Then take some shots using live view. If the AF photos are not as sharp as the LV shots (or at least very close to them in sharpness), your AF is off (most likely back focusing).

Recently I bought a Nikon D7000 for Nikon's name and returned it for its bad quality.Before last Thanksgiving my friend helped me to order a Nikon D7000 with 18-200mm zoom from Costco. We had good price - $1699.99 ($2049.99 - $350 rebate) from Costco.At first I loved it and I even bought a Nikkor 10-24mm, filters and remote control for it. The camera is less three months old and only took 115 pictures. And I found problem about this D7000.According to D7000 manual, after a full charge it can take 1050 photoes (Nikon's standard is much higher - 4500 photoes each charge). But In my D7000's first run it only took 115 photoes after the initial full charge. Battery meter said the battery's age is 0 (means barrery is brand new) and battery meter is only 1% with 115 pictures taken . This is a brand new D7000 with brand new battery, the battery life is only 10% of D7000 manual specified. I do not know this is a camera's problem or a battery's problem.In order to solve this problem. I searched manual and could not find a phone number. Late I found a 800 number from web and called, the service person could not advise what I should do - seems he do not know D7000 at all. I posted questions in Nikon's web site but they send me a mail talking about somethings else - seems they even have not read my questions at all. I updated my question several times but no further response.Today (Feb 13, 2012) is the last day I can return my D7000 in Costco, so I went to Costco. At first I just wanted to exchange the questionable D7000 but they told me I cannot exchange it. Then the service gay said Costco could return me a full price of $2049.99 that makes I can buy a same camera with today's market price. Late Costco guys took their words back (so bad for Costco because they can eat their word just in a few minutes ) and only agree to return me $1699,99- that is not enough to buy another D7000 with lens today. Because today is last day I can return, I asked if Costco can extend the return period for a few days that makes me can call Nikon again. Costco guy did not agree to give me a few more days. So I returned this bad Nikon D7000 with lens immediately. Next I need to returm my Nikkor 10-24mm lens and filter because it is uselee without D7000.NIkon is a well known company. I do not know why they allow this kind of expensive camera to go to market with problem and do not provide good customer service. Or Nikon do know the Nikon D7000 sold in Costco has quality problem so Nikon gave $350 rebate to lure customers to order. Or Nikon' Thaland factory does not has ISO qualily control system.By the way this camera and lens are made in Thaland. And I have a 18-105mm lens made in Thaland which coating is very bad. Does Nikon Thaland provides qualfied products?

I ended up buying a slightly used but almost new one on e-Bay because they were not available at Amazon at the time and since I live abroad I saved quite a bit on duty on a used item vs a new one. In any case it is a very very nice camera with more features than I know how to use. My previous camera was a D70 so it was a bit of an upgrade. If you are just going to buy a couple of modern zooms such as the 18-200mm VR or the 18-105mm VR or only lenses with built in focus motors then I would buy the D5100. But if you are an old guy like me who is used to film cameras then the D7000 is really great with the older manual focus lenses. I have a nice Vivitar series one zoom (version 3 by Komine) and it works very well with the D7000. I also have the Nikon 16-85mm VR and the Nikon 70-300mm VR but I think aside from these two I will use older AIS lenses since they are available for very reasonable prices. I don't really mind manual focus vs AF but I do like VR since when you are older you can't hold the camera as still as you would like and you miss too many shots if you have to set up a tripod. All of Nikon's dslr's take nice pictures but if you want the maximum selection of lenses then buy the D7000. The D7000 also has many features that I still need to learn about since I have only had the camera about a month. I used to have a Nikon 18-105mmVR that was stolen along with my D70. In spite of it's plastic mount which many people don't like, but it took very nice pictures. I am a big fan of modern digital cameras but I don't like the point and shoot cameras. If my budget was very limited I would buy a good used D40 and the 18-105mm VR which would take way better pictures than any point and shoot. In any case I was very surprised how well the D7000 works with older AIS lenses which is something not mentioned too much in the other reviews. This is something to seriously consider when deciding whether or not to buy the D7000. I also considered an FX camera but with an FX camera you start spending too much money for just a hobby and the D7000 takes very nice pictures that will make the great majority of users very happy. Also the high ISO of the D7000 makes up for not having an FX to a great extent. The only thing the D7000 lacks is built in VR which would be a useful feature as many lenses don't have it. Built in VR is the one thing that might tempt me to upgrade from the D7000. Update: I've been looking at the reviews of the new Pentax K5. It seems to have the same ISO performance of the D7000. By having a built in anti-shake mechanism you can save quite a bit on lenses with the K5. For example the Nikon 70-210mm F2.8 VR costs more than the K5 and the Tamron 80-200 F2.8 put together. If the D7000 had built-in VR you could save well over a thousand dollars on one lens alone. I guess Nikon wants to make money selling VR lenses.

Be aware that there is a big question mark on Nikon's quality control on the production of this specific model the Nikon D7000. I've seen a lot of people complaining from a variety of manufacturing defects in this camera, ranging from hot pixels to a softness due to focus issues.I went to a store and I tried a display model of the camera. I was impressed about the quality of pictures taken at ISO 4000! I was speechless seeing very sharp and vivid pictures produced at that high ISO which is like a day and night compared to my aging D80. I was sold and asked the sales man to bring me a body only. I assumed that the new camera he was selling me will function the same, I was wrong!After getting home, I started taking pictures with my new D7000, then this feeling of dissatisfaction and unhappiness started to develop inside me. A closer examine of the pictures showed a halo around dark objects and softness in the picture and most of the time, the camera was unable to even focus on the target and it was still taking pictures. I tried everything possible with this camera, I tried fine tuning the lens with no use, I updated the firmware to the latest but without any improvements. Last nail in the coffin was to directly compare this camera ISO performance and sharpness against my D80!!the rules were like this:Nikkor 50mm 1.8DManual shooting was selected, ISO 2000 and 1.8 was the lens openness.1- D80 in those conditions was able to take optimum image at lens speed of 1/30 of a sec. which is fare compared to the camera old model and conditions of light. Noise was acceptable and color reproduction was terrible. Which is really the limitation of the D80.2- D7000 in the same conditions was only able to take the picture at a lens speed of 1/20 of a sec!!!! which is even slower than my aging D80. Noise levels were as high as of my D80 and Sharpness was lacking. The image was soft and even my D80 was able to take sharper images at lower resolution.I took the camera back to store and after they tested it for few seconds, they were agreeing with me that the camera I bought was defected. I was refunded with store credits and i'm saving them for the D800.The D7000 is very good camera when it's not defected. The Images taken were really really sharp at even ISO 4000. I liked that and I liked the vivid pictures that this camera is able to take at high ISO. Also I liked the out of focus background taken buy this camera, it's not going to give you the same bokeh you get from a full frame sensor but still that out of focus background was much better than what my D80 can do.I don't recommend buying this product online. If you're intending to buy this model, buy it from a store and try the camera you're buying to check against known issues. You'll be saving yourself a lot of time and frustration.

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..

Bought this for my husband for Christmas last year and he loved the product. Around Thanksgiving of this year the lens wouldn't focus. Just took it to a camera shop and they said the problem is with the lens and we had to spend 400.00 on a new one. We were told sometimes the electronics just stop working from time to time. We are two weeks past the warranty.

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.

we've had this camera for almost 2 years now and completely love it. great clarity, easy to use (both for beginners and more advanced users).

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.