

Similar to its predecessor in terms of size, weight, and much of the controlled Model with a high-res 3.0-inch VGA LCD panel. The first digital SLR with movie capture capability and the first mid-range The Nikon D7000 represents an evolution of the company's venerable D90. Imaging Resource ratingīy Shawn Barnett, Dave Etchells, Mike Tomkins and Zig Weidelich A Nikon D7000 kit is also available, including the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens for around US$1,500. The Nikon D7000 digital camera began shipping from October 2010, with pricing set at about US$1,200 body-only. Viewfinder not as accurate as specified Viewfinder doesn't show ISO unless adjusting No live histogram in Live View mode No phase-detect Live View AF mode. detail handling at high ISOs Very good dynamic range in JPEGs, excellent in RAW files Lots of high-end features in a relatively compact body 6 fps burst mode. Very good image quality Better than average noise vs. Full 1080p HD video capture, dual memory card slots, 39 autofocus points, a new color-sensitive meter, a near-100% viewfinder, and in-camera editing round out just a few of the extra features found in the Nikon D7000.

Its 16.2-megapixel sensor and Expeed 2 processor conspire to output quality images at all ISO settings, from 100 to 25,600, cranking those images out at up to 6 fps. The Nikon D7000 is a refinement of the already superb D90, a redesign that maintains a small, nimble body while improving nearly every major internal aspect. Nikon's top enthusiast digital SLR camera is as easy to recommend as a cold glass of lemonade on a hot Summer day, and at least as satisfying.
