Nikon D7000 DSLR (Body Only)

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I am "sidegrading" to this camera from a D300s. Here are my thoughts after shooting both together for a couple of months. The worst thing about the D7000 are its more "beginner friendly" ergonomics. The mode wheel on the D7000 is too easy to turn accidentally. Everything besides A, S, M, U1 and U2 are a waste for me. This could have been the perfect camera if they only made the buttons exactly like a D300s. The live view switch is too easy to hit accidentally with your thumb, especially if you use the AF lock button a lot (like, if you use it to enable autofocus). Its also too easy to accidentally press the DOF Preview button next to the lens mount as your left hand wraps around the lens. I cant imagine why they moved that button from its spot on the higher end Nikons. The one true ergonomic advantage the D7000 has for me are its user modes. This is a HUGE advantage, as the more settings I have to change between shots, the more mistakes I make. I set one of the user modes to manual with auto ISO and mixing ambient shots in with flash shots becomes a total breeze. The smaller size and weight of the D7000 had seemed like it would be a big advantage but it just doesnt feel that great in my hands. I might try the grip to help this. The weight difference between the two is small enough that I dont notice it much and prefer the D300s feel. I had been worried that the buffer on the D7000 would run out too easily. I have never gotten into trouble with this and I shoot in 14 bit RAW. The stuff I shoot (typical Dad stuff, some portraits, some landscapes and long exposures), doesnt really require any burst shots, though. The image quality seems to be about a stop and a half better than a D300s after processing RAW files via Lightroom 3. I would pretty much never go above ISO 800 on the D300s. On the D7000, I will gladly go to 1600 and will use 3200 about often as 800 on the D300s. This is a big deal to me because it seams I can go without a flash about 50% more often. The autofocus and metering are a bit better on the D7000, but not enough for me to really care. Manual focus on the D7000 is easier, as it gives you arrows in the viewfinder telling you which way to turn the focus ring. D300s only gave you a dot for focus confirmation. Manual focus in Live View seems a bit easier on the D7000. I am not sure why, but it feels slicker. Maybe the screen is refreshing faster? The LCDs have identical resolution, so this could be in my head also. I love that the D7000 can use a cheap IR remote. The "remote mode" on the D7000 is still a bit of a mess, in that it disables your normal shutter button, but its worth not having to deal with fancy wireless shutter releases and their ridiculous screw-in cables. So in the end, I like the D7000 better. Image quality and user modes really cinched it for me.

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This is my second d7000, I got my first copy back in 2014 and it honestly is the BEST camera that I have ever used. Period. The features are great and I probably havent even used most of them. I wish it had more than 39 AF points and while the auto focus isnt outta this world it certainly is better than some entry level nikon cameras that Ive used. I should note also that I primarily shoot in manual mode and also use manual focusing for like 90% of my stuff, so I cant really say anything to bad about the AF. When I do use it it works and it locks on and I get a great image. Also note that the lenses and the light that you are in you will also have an impact on how your camera focuses. Ive shot 3 short films and plenty of low light dancing at parties, weddings etc on this camera and it holds up daily well except for in clubs/bars with strobe and disco lights. So whether its a wedding or some other large event, or even just taking portraits this camera certainly seems to easily handle whatever Ive thrown at it. Battery life is really good for photography, but if youre doing video bring quite a few extras as well as a battery grip, because while the battery can easily last a while on a full charge you certainly dont want any unpleasant surprises while out shooting. So with 2 sd cards slots and the external microphone port and HD 1080p at 24fps, 16mp and a host of other features this camera certainly holds its own. So if youre looking for a solid around camera, or even a 2nd back up camera- this is definitely one to consider.

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I got a GREAT deal on this camera used on Amazon. It only came with the body and cap and battery and charger, but I have multiples of the extras that come with the camera out of the factory (cables, straps). My model had just over 18k clicks when I got it, and in the past 4 days of owning it, Ive put it to over 19k. I cant put the thing down. I was upgrading from a D5100 because I needed manual exposure controls for video, and I had heard loads of great things about this camera. I love that everything can be controlled by a button or dial. I can shoot so much faster now that I never have to navigate menus. I used to have my D5100 configured so I could change ISO, shutter speed and aperture all using the single command dial plus a button and I thought that was nice, but I didnt realize how limited I was until I got this. If I wanted to change AF modes, drive mode, white balance, metering mode, Id have to hunt through menus. Now I can control every exposure/shooting function using only the cameras external controls and the top LCD. Its great. I know people complain about the lack of 30 fps in 1080, but lets face it; 30 fps is really only used in broadcast television, and approximately 0% of people who shoot for TV are shooting with a DSLR. Yeah, so higher frame rates would be nice for slow motion stuff, but if you are at a level where youre using features like that, chances are you know another video guy with something you can borrow for that shot. For 90% of my video needs, this camera satisfies. If you do mostly video though, maybe a Canon system would better suit your needs. Personally, its about 80/20 photo/video for me, and this camera stretches my dollars much further than most. AF is useless for video, as expected, but most serious video people know that manual focus is the way to go while rolling anyway, so not a deal breaker whatsoever. For stills, AF is lightning fast, and is even great in low light. Silent focusing with all my AF-S lenses, and still pretty quiet on my 50 1.8 AF D as well as the couple of AF zooms Ive used on it. Since Ive only used this camera for a few days, Ill end it there and keep this review updated in the coming months after more use.

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This camera is incredible, I am just learning it and it produces great pics... I bought David Buschs (Engineering textbook) D7000 guide and after about 1200 shots am just beginning to scratch the surface of what this camera is capable of.. Many before me have written much better reviews with much better expanations on how great this camera really is so I wont go into that. I am a hobbyist with a pretty good eye for photograpy that used a D50 for 5 years or so and SLR film user since the early 80s. Early last year I had the opportunity to start shoot at a local charitys events (12-13 per year), HS graduations at their adult high school and program graduations as well. I also really enjoy landscape, macro, wildlife and vacation photography as well. The D50 was OK and worked pretty well in regular light but started to have a lot of problems that several local repair facilities and Nikon all said buy a new camera... My choices were the Nikon D90, D300s and the D7000 and after loosing on an Ebay bid for a new D300s I decided to go for the D7000 from Amazon.... Best price, fast delivery and good support incase something goes wrong... I intend to buy an additional four year warranty extension to support my photography as soon as I recover from sticker shock and get a few new lenses... I was a little intimidated by the vast ammount of functions that this camera offers but have found that if I am paitent and continue to learn one function at a time that I will have a great tool for a long time in the future... The fears I had about being too complicated to really learn, the strange over manipulated samples from Amazons pics, FLICKR and several on line forums I belong to and the fear that I would only use about 35% of this cameras actual capabilities have been put to rest by David Buschs book... I have shot mostly in one of the four modes controlled by the dial so far and have loved them. (Auto, Program, Shutter and Aperature) Even on Auto most of the pics have turned out better than the D50. As I gain a better knowledge of the functions and light readings of this camera I will begin to step away from the mode dial and start to use more of my choices for ISO shutter and ap speed... Dont get me wrong, not every pic has come out calling to be framed and put on my wall at home but I can assure both the novice and the intermediate shooter that you will not regret buying this camera... It will grow with you (and until you become a pro if that is your goal) satisfy your every photographic need... I am happy that I can use my old lenses during the learning curve so that when I am ready I will be able to shell out some buck for the real "Glass" that Nikon makes. These old lenses still are great for a lot of pic taking and will suffice for a time... The colors are great and actually really close to what the eye sees, I have been surprised time after time by the D7000 and how accurate and sharp the pics are even with Nikon kit lenses. Since I really am not one of the so called artist style photographers but do believe that composition is very important in picture taking I have set the goal to do as little manipulation of the shots as possible. With the old D50 it was pretty much manditory because the CCD was on its way out and when I had an event shoot often the camera (or the operator) was fooled by the types of lighting, a non TTL flash or a background that the camera didnt recognise a focal object and wouldnt get a clear focus on anything.... So far the only problem I have actually experienced withe the D7000 was getting it to pick a clear field of focus on a bunch of wild rice shoots with grain that was ready to be harvested... Operator error not the camera... I also understand that this is a universal problem with autofocus DSLRs... My advice is if you are willing to put in the work and really learn photography,,,,, Buy it...

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I love this camera body. Just got it yesterday though I had one borrowed from a fellow coworker, and using my 18-200 VR2 Nikkor lens on a weekend full of landscape photography I was amazed on how well it performed compared to my previous Nikon D3300, I mean, One of the reasons I made the upgrade to this D7000 body was the Focus Points, 39 vs 11 (at D3300), also its weather sealed to shoot under certain conditions, plus its more efficient Sensor....among other things... So I tested it and indeed felt like I was loosing time shooting with my previous D3300, of course, Im taking about my needs as a Semi-pro photographer... I didnt went for the Nikon D7100 since I put into the balance its difference between the previous version, and the huge amount of difference in price, just for the body, is crazy, so I decided to give it a go to this awesome mid-range camera. Also, for being a $500 body, I think its a great deal. My recommendation, get a decent lens, not the regular cheap ones, --- I gotta say that I am eagerly awaiting to further test it and take amazing photos.

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Love this camera, upgraded from the Nikon D90 and I believe its a giant leap forward. I liked the D90 but I love my D7000. The Noise performance is sooo much better and it has more control especially when using the remote. It fits my hand and feels very solid while shooting. The shutter is quiet and it even has a quiet mode for places that frown on noisy cameras. The D7000 has many modes if thats your thing but I shoot mostly manual and prefer the control of my shots. It has 2 user memories that you can store settings in. So you can have your favorite settings for portraiture and one for landscapes for instance. The D7000 uses the Sony Sensor which I feel is superior in color rendering over the Toshiba sensor of the D7100. Look up the differences online. Reds with the D7000 are true red while the 7100 are burgundy. The D7000 is about 500 dollars cheaper then the D7100 and just as good if not better in performance. Get one while they last

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Im a fairly new photographer (hobbyist but hoping to get more serious about it) and wanted to upgrade from the little D3200 I learned on. Im very happy about going with this model. Its definitely a step up, but if you know what youre doing, it takes no time at all to get used to the D7000. Has the standard DSLR features we all know and love, and I really like the dual memory card slots. It feels very sturdy and well made. Its just a bit bigger than my old D3200 but I doubt anyone will see that as a problem. Its compatible with my handful of lenses, which was definitely another determining factor. Overall, I think its a great option if youre getting to that middle ground between "whats a camera?" and "I think I should start charging for my photos". Highly recommended!

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I purchased this camera more than 10 years ago. Today (03/06/2018) I must say this was the best camera money could buy. Never ever had even the slightest problem, excellent image quality, loaded with features (I must admit I never used at least 20% of the features). Of course, it is important that I use good quality Nikon (Nikkor) lenses. Cca. 2 years ago I took it to a Nikon dealer to have it cleaned. He checked it out then asked me: why? I thought after 8-9 years and 100k+ frames thats the least I should do. He said it wasnt really necessary. So the body is still intact, never been cleaned and - as I said - perfect. Of course, there are newer models available. Still, this one is just great.

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I had the D7000 and sold it when the D7100 came out. Big mistake on my part! I didnt like the noise coming from the low light shots produced with the 24MP sensor of the D7100. I returned the 7100 and missed the heck out of my 7000. Now you can pick up a D7000 for around $500. This is a no brainer !!! If you can get your hands on one for that price just buy it, period. I think 16MP on an APS C sensor is all one needs and much better at low light, higher ISO shooting.

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Having owned Nikon cameras and lenses for just under fifty years, very little surprises me about Nikon. But the D7000 is truly amazing! It is my fourth Nikon digital camera (my D70 still works) and got it due to a price reduction through Amazon. I expected the D7000 to be good but was surprized beyond expectations! In spite of its advanced technology, the learning curve for this camera was not too steep. It did help that I read up on it after I ordered it so I was at least familiar with it. Also, I checked Ken Rockwells web site to see what he had to say about it (very positive). The D7000 practically thinks for itself! Its tempting to just set it on "Auto" and do everything from there. But I like to set the Aperture, Shutter Speed, etc myself and just have fun with it. I am NOT a professional so I shoot pictures for the sheer joy of it. One tiny reason that I decided to buy this camera even though I really didnt need it is that I have Nikons SB-600 Speedlight. By setting the cameras flash control to "Commander", it gives me wireless TTL flash using the SB-600 (just like the D70). Having used Nikon film cameras for as long as I have, it means I have a few Nikkor lens sitting around. They can be used with the D7000, just let it know the lens information and youre all set. If all you need for your photography needs is a Point-and-Shoot, then get one. But if you want to have a little fun and get good results, get the D7000! I recommend it!

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