Nikon D7000 Review

Review posted 1/31/2011
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The Nikon D7000 is a well equipped mid-level dSLR that offers outstanding performance, features, and value. While we did have a few small grips, this camera exceeded our expectations in various areas. Read more in our Full Conclusion. |
With the introduction of the D3100, and now the D7000, it's clear that Nikon is still a heavy hitter in the dSLR categories. The D7000 looks to be a very promising model, which is going to set a new tone in the dSLR world with it's super affordable price tag of just $1199.95 US for the body only kit or $1499.95 US for body/lens outfit that includes the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens.
Nikon D7000 main features:
- Rugged, Weather and Dust resistant magnesium-alloy body
- 16.2-megapixel
DX format CMOS image sensor
- Nikon EXPEED 2 image processing technology
- Dust Reduction System
- Durable shutter mechanism (tested
to 150,000 cycles)
- Accepts Nikon F-mount lenses (with 1.5x FOV multiplier)
- AVCHD (H.264) Full HD (1920x1080) video at 24p
or 720p (1280x720) video at 24 or 30fps
- Live View Mode uses the LCD as the viewfinder for framing images/movies
- Continuous drive at 6fps with dynamic buffer
- Advanced 39-point AF System with robust modes including 3D Tracking
- 3.0-inch color LCD with 921,000 pixels and 100% frame coverage
- High-quality, eye-level
pentaprism optical viewfinder
- New Guide Mode
helps beginners with step-by-step assistance
- ISO sensitivity from 100 to 6400 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps; 12,800 and 25,600 available with ISO expansion
- 2,016-pixel RGB 3D Matrix Metering sensor
- Exposure compensation: ±5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps
- Noise Reduction circuitry for long exposures
- High ISO Noise Reduction
- SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card storage (Eye-Fi compatible)
- HDMI High Definition output as well as standard NTSC and PAL video output
- Consumer Electronics Control
(CEC) compliant
- High-capacity EN-EL15 battery and compact AC Charger (up to 1050 shots on a single charge)
- Optional accessories, like the MB-D11 multi-power battery grip and the GP-1 GPS adapter
The D7000 will start shipping mid-October in two kit configurations:
- Body only - $1199.95 US
- With the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens - $1499.95 US
What's in the box?:
- D7000 camera body
- AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens (only if kit is purchased)
- EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-25 QuickCharger
- DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
- DK-21 Rubber Eyecup
- UC-E4 USB Cable
- EG-D2 Audio Video Cable
- AN-DC1 Camera Strap
- BM-11 LCD Monitor Cover
- BF-1B Body Cap
- BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
- ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
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