Best Ever APS-C
3/10/2012 9:29:07 PM
Bill from Paradise writes:
- Strengths:
- Superb IQ
16MP
Superior Autofocus
Spot On Exposures Every Time
Higher Dynamic Range
Class Leading Video
Dual Card Slots
Slightly Bigger Than Its Predecessors
Fixed LCD Screen
- Weaknesses:
- This camera is a class leader. Everything about it is better than its competitors.
Not for newbies. If you are not used to a high-end DSLR or are not willing to put the effort into learning how to use this camera you will have trouble with it like the few detractors reviewing here.
- Summary:
- Get this camera. I have 5 Nikon DSLRs and in 7 years and over 100,000 frames I have never had one that needed to be sent back to Nikon for a repair. I used to shoot Canon before and had loads of trouble with them.
Mediocre at Best...
12/31/2011 11:44:41 AM
Sheldon from Calgary writes:
- Strengths:
- Compact size, light weight, quiet operation, and more than 12 megapixel resolution (what took Nikon so long?!)
- Weaknesses:
- Poor AF, unreliable metering, decent high ISO noise performance compromised by inaccurate exposure and limited dynamic range.
- Summary:
- A step up from the D90, which was an even worse camera despite being popular with the amateur crowd. However, if you're looking for pro performance, skip the D7000 and get a D300s (a much better performer despite the older and lower-resolution sensor).
This Camera is one of the best DX format Cameras on the market
12/19/2011 8:09:49 AM
Luxter from Calgary writes:
- Strengths:
- Excellent package for the price. Truly enjoy it in variety of conditions.
Compatibility with older lenses. Gee, you can mount manual focus lenses and shoot excellent pictures. I wish Nikon maintained older flash compatibility as well.
Two user programmable modes. Nice layout, Great range of controls. Nice size too.
Those who have problems with the camera functions likely have little experience in photography.
You just cannot expect the camera to do everything for you.
Silent mode is excellent.
- Weaknesses:
- Hardly any, video mode is weak, but that is just the nature of the beast.
Want video? Get proper video camera.
- Summary:
- Highly recommended.
D7000 Rocks
9/27/2011 12:16:15 AM
Wayne from Calgary writes:
- Strengths:
- Like 2 Memory cards quite useful
16MP DX format
Great Picture quality
- Weaknesses:
- Use a wrist strap so I pop the lid of the SD card frequently
Wished it had a few more modes on the main dial
- Summary:
- Upgraded from D90 and love it. If I it had the ability to bracket more than 3 exposures, I would retire my D300 as well.
D7000 Movie decent
2/27/2011 1:43:44 PM
Andrew from Calgary writes:
- Strengths:
- like the movie mode, and picture when you can do the mean time
- Weaknesses:
- focus cant leave at the auto mode, you need do it manually
- Summary:
- check the video i shoot by my 18-200 lense as well, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jZ6rPRiqYQ
D7000 is Class Leader
2/26/2011 9:13:47 PM
Willie from Toronto writes:
- Strengths:
- Superb picture quality.
Flawless autofocus.
Great High ISO performance.
- Weaknesses:
- So good I have stopped using my D700.
- Summary:
- I heard all the gripes about the D7000 and purposefully tested for these problems before deciding to keep it. You will need to put some effort into learning to use this camera but it is worth the extra time. I think too many people are giving up too soon. I'm thinking about getting rid of my big, ungainly D700 and getting another D7000. And Video Autofocus is class leading considering that few DSLR's have it.
A D7000 will never darken my doorway again.
2/20/2011 8:24:50 AM
jimmbo from edmonton writes:
- Strengths:
- Decent hi ISO performance
good battery life
2 card slots
100% of image in viewfinder.
Can use older manual focus lenes AI ans AI-S. and when lens data saved Matrix Meeting available
Can use older screw drivw AF lenes
- Weaknesses:
- Wonky AF. Many samples have back/front focus issues. Sometimes Nikon can correct it, other times thay say there is a problem but no fix is availible yet.
AF is slow in video
Small buffer
Small cramped body, feels/handles much better when $300 battery grip is added.
- Summary:
- Mine went back to Nikon twice for 'adjustments'. It was being set back for the 3rd time when I was offered a choice of 1) adjusting, 2) a new camera, 3) refund. I chose refund. I am going to wait for the D300s replacement. Having a D200, I much prefer the ergonomics of the D200/D300 lineage over the D7000. I also rate the build quality a bit higher too.