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D7000 Power to Astonish. Features to Inspire.

Nikon’s D7000 features a 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor, 6 fps continuous shooting and breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with full time autofocus.
  
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  • 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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My First DSLR This is my first DSLR, and I am very glad that I chose to purchase the D7000. When I was looking into DSLR's, I had it narrowed it down to the D7000, D5100, Canon's 60D, and 7D. The D7000 happened to fall near the high end of the price range that I wanted to spend on a good quality camera, so that eliminated the 7D. After watching and reading many reviews of the remaining three cameras, I eliminated the D5100 because of it's lack of weather proofing. So then I was left with either the D7000 or the 60D. I had asked a friend what advice he could give me in making my decision between the two remaining choices, and all he had to say was, "Go to a store and choose the one that feels better in your hands since you will be holding it A LOT!" I thought to myself, "Thanks for nothing..." But I gave it a shot, and I realized that I liked the heft of the magnesium alloy on the D7000 much more than the lightweight of the 60D, which felt kind of "plasticky". I had already compared the specs between the two cameras and the D7000 seemed to also outperform the 60D in many areas (aside from video recording). So I purchased the D7000. From the very beginning, I definitely took some time to mess around with all of the settings and understand how ISO, shutter speed, and aperture worked together in creating pictures. And the availability of so many settings offered by the D7000 made this experience much more enjoyable. I have looked at the menu for the D5100, and maybe I would have been satisfied with the settings available on that camera had I not played around with the D7000. The D5100 also lacks the U1 and U2 settings on the D7000, which is another reason why I am glad I bought the D7000. Most of my shots are from my own custom settings that were saved onto U1 or U2. The 6fps burst mode and 1/8000 max shutter speed has definitely came in handy when I have taken pictures of both wildlife and sports. I also really like the fact that I can shoot RAW files at 6fps, even if the buffering capacity is kind of small at that size. The build quality of the D7000 feels very sturdy and I have had no problems with it so far (knock on wood). I have also taken pictures with it in a light rain and can say that I had no issues with water getting into the camera body! I would definitely recommend the D7000 to anyone who is trying to choose between the D7000 and the other beginner DSLR's. You definitely get what you pay for! July 14, 2012
Best of the DX Cameras Since "the proof is in the pudding" as the well-worn but sensible saying goes, it's impossible to avoid the reality that the D7000 provides more satisfying still pictures than any of its stablemates that I've owned before. It is capable of making fewer errors under a greater variety of lighting conditions than I've seen before. It also has Great Features in a small package. July 13, 2012
Danny Nikon D7000 is great, powerful, flexible, great video as well (two separate cards). Currently I use it with - Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR II -Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm F/4G ED VR II - Nikon Speedlight SB900 - Manfrotto 732CY + 484rc2. July 12, 2012
A Really Powerful DSLR It's only been a little over a week, but I find that the D7000 has a great number of features packed into an easy-to-use shell. I have experimented with many of the pre-programmed modes, and find that they function flawlessly. A great value! July 11, 2012
Great as expected!! I did a lot of research before purchasing the D7000. 99% of the reviews were positive so i was so psyched to get this. I was not disappointed. This camera, indeed has everything--from "point-and-shoot" features to the professional ones. This camera is truly an all-around companion. July 11, 2012
Some important features! I have found that the Mode Dial can turn too easily and requires frequent checking. I did not learn about the firmware update directly from Nikon and would have appreciated contact when an update became available. My greatest disappointment was with the Battery Pack MBD-11. It held only one battery in the battery pack and the other in the d7000 body. To me, a definite step backward. My D80 held BOTH batteries in the battery pack and was much, much easier to work with. Thanks for the opportunity to share my comments. July 10, 2012
This camera is a bright spot in my life When I look at the things that I have to do in my spare time, owning this camera really makes me happy when I think about. It's about the most fun toy that I have ever owned because it provides me with many new, happy, quality, learning experiences. I made the right decision about buying this camera and a nice zoom lens with it. It is so much fun! July 10, 2012
Amazing APS-C Camera This is an excellent camera. The images are sharp, the controls are easy to use, and it feels right in my hands. I was flirting between this and a Canon 60D. I went with the D7000 because of the higher quality build materials, and better low-light capabilities. The only downside I find, is that the autofocus when taking videos is slow to track your subject if they are moving on the Z-axis. Otherwise, this a great camera, and I doubt you will find a better SLR at a similar price. July 10, 2012
Great camera I have just completed a European trip to 3 countries and 7 cities in 2 weeks. I took almost 9 hundred shots. I don't think that the camera actually snapped more than 2 BAD shots during the entire trip. I am just scratching the surface. Did only automatic photo's. Got a lot to learn. So many options,..,. Looking forward to bigger and better photos. July 9, 2012
Excelllent DSLR I believe that The D7000 does deserve the 5 star rating. Its image quality is superior for its size of imaging chip and its speed, functions, and ergonomics make it a pleasure to use. About me: I’m an ex-professional, large format photographer who changed careers 20 years ago, but I still perform some minor professional assignments at work, mostly portraiture, events and some product photography. For me, digital photography took some getting used to as I developed from the D70 to D90 and now the D7000 as I left behind both large and medium format cameras, and Nikon “f” model SLRs. Each digital camera I have used has demonstrated substantial improvement in camera functionality, ease of use and IQ. I won’t extol the specific functions of the D7000, you can read all about those, and the Nikon engineers have done a marvelous job. But I will make a few comments about my first year experience with the D7000 and Nikon’s factory quality control. Keep in mind I’m a Nikon guy and I’m not about to switch brands, but I believe honesty is the best policy here. “Come on Nikon factory supervisors, get it together!” I was so excited when I ordered my D7000, and when I started to use it I became disappointed as I had mixed results. “What had happened to me”, I thought. ”Have I just lost my photo skills?” I couldn’t get accurate focus consistently no matter how careful I was. I can’t really manually focus very easily (the focusing screen just isn’t optimized for that) and my eyes aren’t what they used to be either. But really, how was I missing focus with an automatic focusing system so often? It was really embarrassing for me because the pictures just didn’t snap and I was forever trying to save the pictures by sharpening. Internet forums revealed other D7000 owners were having problems with their auto focus too and were using fine tuning adjustment to correct the problem. I did testing and my lenses seemed to be around -12 camera adjustment more or less, and I just plain felt angry about the situation. The camera was still in warranty, by two days, so I decided to take the camera in for repair. The repair team did a marvelous job and now I get very accurate focus with the D7000 and all my lenses. The exposure seems better too. Nikon needs to pay attention to this issue. Yet the camera provides truly great pictures and amazing handling. The only question is: is the larger FX sensor cameras really the way to go or does the DX give me everything I want? I’ll just have to think about that. July 9, 2012
Best bang for your buck Having owned this camera since introduction and using it weekly I can say without a doubt you will enjoy using this camera. Dynamic range and image quality at iso 100 is simply the best for landscape photos in a crop sensor. It is a perfect camera for travel and those with a family. Pair the camera with the optional battery grip and your set for those long telephoto lenses. I recommend pairing your camera with some good glass to take advantage of that sensor like 105 VR or maybe rokinon 35mm 1.4. 105 VR-$900 rokinon-35mm 1.4 $500 Highly recommend SB-700 July 9, 2012
WOW!!! I upgraded from a D90 with high expectations...and it delivered. Feels like a pro camera, and shoots like a pro camera. Excellent colors and shoots great in low light. With 2 card slots, it gives me a whole day of shooting without any worry. July 8, 2012
A Pleasant Surprise! I bought this to be a second camera to my D2x, so that I would not have to change lenses as often and risk getting dust onto the sensor of my baby, the D2x. But to my surprise it didn't work out that way at all. I loved using my D7000 so much that it became my prime camera and the D2x became my specialty lens camera. July 8, 2012
Easy to use for beginners, fun to use for the professional! I have owned my Nikon D7000 now for just over a year and I am still amazed by the quality of this product. I am glad I made this purchase after doing a total of 8 months of market research on DSLR's (4 months before the D7000 was available and 4 months after it was released). If you are looking for a good starter DSLR that you can grow into and won't need to upgrade for a long time, this is your camera. I look at this camera as more of an investment more than an expense. Don't get "sticker shock" by the price tag. This is truly an example of you pay for what you get. The quality you get outweighs the cost both for HD video and RAW or JPEG stills. July 8, 2012
Quality Product for the money Love the camera but have one issue. I generally shoot in Aperature Priority but the wheel where you set the shooting mode has no lock so if it gets bumped you could be shooting in Manual. You have to check your histogram and/or setting frequently. Other than that, it's a great camera and I enjoy using it. July 7, 2012
Great images even at high ISO Used for a variety of sporting and non-sports situations. This camera is durable and produces outstanding images. July 7, 2012
D90 Upgrade, Wonder if it is Worth It? I decided to upgrade to the D7000 from by wonderful D90 (because my daughter wanted it to give to my son-in-law for Father's Day). So, I bought a new D7000. Here is the bottom line: great features, excellent documentation, great feel, easy to adapt to from the D90. What about production, I just don't know. Still learning the camera and the way it works with my current lens inventory. However, things look very promising! So far the pet photo scene mode and the ability to save all user settings to a SD card are very nice upgrades! July 5, 2012
The best imagining device with a crop sensor I upgraded from my first DSLR, a D90, after shooting 3 decades with film. After 85,000 frames, the D90 is still flawless and likely to keep working at a high level for years to come. When the D7000 was announced, the specs were quite impressive but I waited for some time before I bought one since the D90 was serving me so well. I've shot with the D7000 for 14 months and find that is an extremely capable camera that should serve anyone who uses Dx format cameras, from beginner to pro. It is easy to use for those beginning in photography with effective automation but is also well suited to the working pro who values control and image quality. I've seen no DX camera with better image quality or low light performance. The most striking performance trait however is not talked about as much as low light work/high ISO, that is incredibly low noise and wide dynamic range at ISO100. Only the $3000 D800 is better in that regard that is so important to landscape photographers. The shadow recovery and lack of noise in shadows needs to be seen to be believed, giving greater post processing flexibility than an other crop sensor camera, and all but a couple full frame sensor cameras, all costing 2-6 times as much. The D7000 is a camera that one can start with and grow in skill over years and never exceed the capability of the camera. July 5, 2012
BEST CAMERA I love this camera. It has everything a person needs to take good pictures and videos. I recommend this camera to anyone who needs one. I choose this camera over Canon EOS 60D. July 5, 2012
Adding to my gear (D300) It was time to either get a digital camcorder or (preferred) a new Nikon using the lens's I already had and when necessary have the ability to shoot short video's. The ability of doing this plus having two DX slots took me over the fence. A bonus was I already had the Eye-pro X2 card and the camera's firm ware recognizes it. Now when I shoot the shots can be transferred immediately to my 'new iPad' or computer or website. Even tho the camera can with an add on device Geo-tag, the card already does that for me as long as there is Wi-Fi available. I also have the GoPro2 and it does an excellent job as well. July 5, 2012
Love the D7000 camera but am now disappointed I have owned/used my D7000 for 1.5 years and during that time have been completely satisfied with the photos that I was getting. I shoot primarily sporting events and I have gotten some noteworthy photos with this camera. However, I have now been significantly disappointed. While shooting a State Championship baseball game this spring the camera just stop working. An error ("err") in the control panel and an error ("err") in the view finder. Owners manual indicated "cameral malfuntion" - "contact authorized service representative". I had an extended warranty so I turned the camera in for repair. After two weeks I was informed that it could not be repaired, with no information as to what the malfunction was or why it could not be repaired. So now I have to replace the camera. Was it just a one time thing? Do I replace it with another D7000? A big question and I am not sure what to do. For the last year I have absolutely loved this camera but I am not sure that I can now recommend it to others. I take very good care of my equipment and I expected to get years out of this camera. So I am disappointed that I it did not last long enough. July 5, 2012
Nikon D7000 16.2 MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR with the MB-D11 I just purchased a new Nikon D7000 16.2 MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR with the MB-D11 & SanDisk 16GB SDHC Pro Class 10 UHS-1 from B&H. Very useful camera for my work as a Pro Photographer, as I can utilize the two Twin SD Card Slots for several effects, Sometimes for Overflow,when I can keep shooting, and when card one fills up it will keep on storing images on card two. Sometimes as a Backup, or I can simply when I need to shoot photos on one card and videos on card two. Another great feature for this camera is tha 100% viewfinder, what you see is what you get! And also this camera body is more rugged on the top and bottom. The Nikon MB-D11 Battery Grip for Vertical shooting and for having an extra EN-EL 15 battery for extended shooting between charges. July 4, 2012
Loved the D60 and now the D7000 The D7000 offers so many options for a photographer while still be a point and shoot. I like both options. I can choose to let the camera do all the work or I can select my shooting mode, ISO and my desired settings. It takes a while to become familiar with the D7000 and I do recommend watching some of the YouTube videos on the D7000 to ease your progress if you are an amateur like me. I rate this camera as excellent as a camera so that the clunky video capability is not a factor in my rating. I have been quite happy with its low light capability and have taken some wonderful evening cityscapes of San Francisco from the hills above Berkeley. I still have much to learn about this camera's capability and that for me is the fun part. It is nice to have a camera of this quality at a reasonable price. June 30, 2012
Makes Me look like a pro I have had this camera for about a year and a half and I have to say I call it my baby. This camera is unreal with all the features it has. I have never had a lesson in my life so you might could say I am self taught. That's not entirely true cause I have learned a lot from You tube and Nikon tutorials.There's not many days that go by that i don't use My Nikon D7000 in some form or fashion.whether it's shooting wild life or portraits or learning how to use all the features on the camera. June 30, 2012
Really good camera with exceptional capablities I've used this camera for a year now, it was an upgrade from my trusty old D40 and the learning curve has been steep. I was nearly put off by the number of buttons and dials but quickly realized they don't get in the way, they have done just the opposite and made me a more responsive shooter. I'm no longer a slave to the menu button. But the camera and the options Nikon opens up with this camera are not perfect. I'd like to have a way of monitoring audio when shooting video and I'd like the hdmi output to work with either my IPAD or Android device. June 29, 2012
Great camera! I will start off by saying that I am NOT a professional and I have owned this camera for about 4 months. I am a stay at home mom with 3 kids. My husband and I did TONS of research before purchasing a new camera. This had awesome reviews and I can see why. The internet and Nikon customer service tried talking me into purchasing a D3100 or D5100 for DSLR beginners. The reviews on those were not to great at all. And I didn't want to purchase a D3100 or D5100 to learn on then upgrade to a more expensive one later. What a waste of money! I stuck to my guns and bought the D7000 to learn on and grow into. The D7000 takes amazing pictures and it does not take long to figure out how to use the Manuel settings on the camera. We learned how to use this camera on YouTube...tons of how to videos for the D7000 on there. We only used the Auto option twice (we don't use the Auto option so we can get better using the camera and settings manually) due to needing to take a picture asap. The manual setting takes amazing photos! I swear the battery lasts forever. We take our camera on 5+ hour zoo trips and other long family outings and I don't see the battery drain at all. I Don't even worry about putting the battery in the charger afterwards for the next time. I just started doing amateur astrophotography and so far, it's working out great. Close up pictures of the moons craters look professional. Saturn turned out better than I expected. The camera is very well put together. Very comfortable in the hand and sturdy feeling. The two card slots is a great feature since I use my camera to take LOTS of videos of the kids. I recommend NOT using any memory cards lower than a class 10. Your camera will run VERY VERY slow. I purchased a San disk Extreme 32GB Class 10 memory card from Amazon and the speed is amazing. And it has never ending space for photos and videos. I have not yet had any problems with the D7000...knock on wood, so I can't tell you about the customer service department or repair department. June 28, 2012
Best Camera I have ever owned I have previously owned Nikon film and Digital cameras, as well as Olympus models, but this camera is packed with features that allow you to take great pictures. The dials are easy to reach and the ability to do bursts is no work at all. June 28, 2012
Fantastic camera--one of the best DSLRS ever made! I have been shooting Nikon DSLRs since 2006 when I bought a D40. A few years later, I then upgraded to the D90, which was and is a solid camera with exceptional image quality. I read the reviews and saw images taken with the D7000 and decide to go for it and upgrade. I waited for about a year and half after the product was released. I had 4 DX lenses already so only need to purchase the D7000 body. When i got the camera and loaded the first images onto my computer, I was blown away by the image quality. You can definitely see a difference between the image quality of the D90 and D7000! (And I am not just talking megapixels here, which from 12 to 16 is not that huge) I love everything about this camera and it has so many useful features from the ability to save various settings and dial them up in a instant to the 100 percent coverage view finder. Nikon keep up the great work. June 27, 2012
LOVE IT! I am sold on this camera- the pictures speak for themselves. I havent yet had a chance to take photos in extreme low light situations to test the ISO, but so far everything else is amazing. I love the double SD card feature. I upgraded from a Nikon D40x, which I loved but the more I learned, the more it was limiting me. Now that I am starting to make money with my photography, it was a necessity to upgrade. I am excited to save up more money to buy the 70-200 mm 2.8 lens, which wouldn't work with my last camera. Anywho, well worth the money, so far I LOVE IT!!!!!!! June 27, 2012
awesome dslr ! i upgraded from d3000 to d7000. d7000 feels very solid when you hold in your hands. The function is simple and easy to use. It is very perfect shape body thanks to magnesium-alloy body. The processing speed is amazing and the image quality is awesome. Surprisingly the iQ of d7000 is better than d300s. Its the best semi pro DSLR. June 27, 2012
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Can't open Nikon D7000 raw files in Photoshop or NX?

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Incompatible file format. Just spent $1200 on the camera body, should be able to open the raw files. What is going on here? Is there a plug-in I can download to make this happen so I can edit the files?
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Make sure you update Photoshop's Camera RAW plugin
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HELP, THEN SELECT UPDATE. CLICK ON UPDATES FOR THE LATEST UPDATE FOR THE NIKON D7000. i DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH CAMERA RAW AFTER THAT
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I just went through this with Nikon Support. Make sure you have the latest version of Capture NX2 to open and edit your NEF RAW images from your D7000.
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I don't know what you will need to import NEF files into Photoshop. However, the software that comes with the D7000 can save the files into a different format which you can then import into Photoshop, which is what I did originally rather than trying to bring them directly into CS2. In the end I bought Corel's product for under $100 (rather than over $1000 for CS5) which allows me to edit the NEF files directly. I would imagine the question should be directed to Adobe as to how to import NEF files into Photoshop.
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Download ViewNX2
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Imaging-Software/NVNX2/ViewNX-2.html

You can also download the NEF codec for Windows
http://www.nikonimglib.com/nefcodec/
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Check to make sure you have Bridge installed with your Photoshop. Bridge is what reads the RAW file format, opens a separate window and gives you the option to continue to open in photoshop. The other thing to do is make sure you have all the updates to PS.
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Download the latest updates from Adobe and Capture and you should have no problems. The D7000 is a very late update for both.
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Make sure that you have the latest version of Nikon ViewNX 2 in order to see RAW files from your camera.

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Is the AF-S DX 18-200mm ED VRII zoom lens fully compatible with the D7000?

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Yes it does. This is a fantastic lens very sharp and very versatile; leave all your other lens at home.
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Yes, the 18-200mm lens is fully compatible with the D7000
 
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I recently purchased the D7000 along with this lens, and I can say, not only is it compatible, it is fan-tas-tic! I love its versatility. No, it's not a 2.8, but for carrying one lens, this cannot be beat.
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All DX lenses are compatible. That does not mean that pictures will come sharp in all of them, even if the lenses are the high end ones. It's a very common issue that cameras might need to get calibrated for different specific lenses, and it's something that drive many photographers nuts because some pictures come out good and some not!
So if you are getting soft focus in some pictures don't blame yourself, blame Nikon for not explaining this issue clearly and not offering easy-to-find resources to corrected.
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Yes, I have that same camera/lens combo and it works great.
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I bought both together and I don't see any incompatibliies. The range is fantastic - no more switching lenses (between wide and tele) in regular shooting. I wish the lens were a little faster (like 3.5 to 4.5 instead of 3.5 to 5.6) but otherwise it's great and pictures are sharp.

If you're just getting started, though, the D7000 is a bit of an overachiever. It's a great piece of equipment, but not for the faint of heart. Buy the lens but look at the D5000 (or even a comparable Canon or Sony) instead.
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D7000 Professional lens for product shots.

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I will be shooting liquor & Wine bottles and glasses. I will need a very sharp image with limited Depth of field
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I have shot similar images of wine bottles and glasses with the 105mm nikkor micro and it works very well. Any of the nikkor micro lenses should give your great control of DOF, it all depends on the angle of view you want to include, in other words how much of a background do you want in your image? If lots then, use a wider micro, if you want the least background (i.e. tight compression) then the that extreme would be best served wit the 200mm micro nikkor. The 105 is a great all around micro and you can get extreme blur/bokeh to reduce the attention to a background if you have more than you like.

If you need to get extremely creative and tricky with DOF and have a larger lens budget then consider a tilt shift models.
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if you need a limited DOF, you'll need a slight tele. you'll also need brightness, so an f/2.8 is a must. i'd suggest looking around used 90-180mm primes with at least f/2.8. micro-nikkors are also known for their sharpness, so maybe a 90mm f/2.8 micro-nikkor, using manual focus, would be the best, IMHO.
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Don't underestimate the 18-55 f/3.5- kit lens. You could also consider a prime lens, like the 35 or 50mm f/1.8G or even wait for the new affordable macro lens that Nikon is suppose to be releasing soon, just in case you really want to get some of the details.
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Hi, Try PC-E lens. 45 & 85 PC-E is really great product shot lens you can control perspective & DOF of your images, I'm using it every day because I'm product photographer. (Camera & Lens)
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You'll probably get as many opinions as there are lenses. F22 will give you a very DEEP depth of field. You can control the depth of field yourself. Rule of Thumb: "Higher number on the Fstop equals deeper DOF". You didn't specify how close you want to be, or how the shots are going to be composed, or if you're going to be in a tightly-controlled studio setting with multiple flashes arranged around the subject, so it's a little hard to say. My go to lens is the Nikkor F2.8 17-55. It's crisp, tough, and versatile. With the F2.8 that remains constant across the zoom range, you don't have to worry about your DOF changing as you zoom in and out, like you do on other lenses. The next best lens would be a "prime" lens of 35mm or 24mm. If you're in a studio environment this can be a bit challenging for framing the shot because without the zoom you need to move the table/armature or your camera's tripod (unless you have one of those cool studio tripods that lets you move the camera in the horizontal plane) to frame the shot appropriately.
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Please visit our website and use the lens finder tool in order for you to make your selection base on your needs.
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Can I use an AF NIKKOR 80-200 2.8 D lens on the D7000

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I am not in the market for professional dslr's. Which dslr's are compatible with this lens ?
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You most certainly can use the 80-200mm f/2.8 lens on the D7000
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I have been using the 80-200mm f/2.8D ED with the D7000 for the past month and it works fine.
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I have a D80, D90 and a D7000 which the lens fits perfectly! I not had any problems.
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I am pretty sure!!
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I have used that lens on my Nikon D90 so it should work on the Nikon D7000 which is the replacement model of mine. ;)
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Pictures are showing up with the brightest colors in the pic over enhanced, for instants the yellows, blues and greens look like smears of magic marker and download that way too. I've been told it's the sensor. Just bought the camera a few month ago. I guess I have to send it in. How quick is Nikon? I need my camera and will they pay for the shipping? Has anyone had this problem with the D7000 and dealt with repairs? Thanks!
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I agree, reset the camera or re-adjust the colors. It sounds like you may have inadvertantly changed the color settings from within the camera. I just purchased this camera and I have to tell you, I love it. Plane and simple... The menus are at first confusing but once you start playing around and learning all the features, it will be like second nature. You can remove the battery and let the camera sit for a period of time to discharge the onboard memory. This may reset the camera for you. Good Luck and keep on shooting!
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Hi Keith, I thought perhaps I selected vivid, but it's not set to that. I am viewing them on the camera and then they download to Nikon NX2 this way as well, I'm assuming, they would print thisway.
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Depends on where the nikon service repair is.
If you have a technical support in your town, you should probably get it there, in that case, no shipping costs. I had once to bring my old d200 to repair service and got it back in 5 days. Depends also what the problem is.
Nikon is a trustworthy company, but if you have a problem, you should ask your reseller first.
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I would guess this person has been in the Picture Controls section and has chosen to modify saturation and/or hue via the Vivid setting. Go to Shooting Menu > Set Picture Control > Vivid, and adjust the settings to neutral.
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I would first check to make sure you have not inadvertently adjusted the picture controls and over saturated. What are you using to view images and are they jpeg or RAW.
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I'm sick of Sony handycams - need one camera that can do it all. Want a Nikon like the D7000, but cannot tolerate only 20 minutes of video. Will buy large memory card, need to be able to record for hours.
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The 20 minute time limit is because of double tax increases in europe. they count the camera as a video camera and still image camera after a certain mbps on video with a time limit.

Canon cameras are only 12min. but they have different Frames per second.

this is really not a big deal unless you are doing intervews, but, time your shots inbetween questions. I can't imagine someone answering a question for 20 min.
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I have not received a direct answer as to why the Nikon D7000 has a 20 minute video recording cap. I did find the following answers but, I could not find any documentation to prove their validity:

1- The 20 minute cap was set in place to prevent the camera's sensor from overheating (no proof of this)
2- The 20 minute cap was set in place to prevent higher taxes incurred. If the camera recorded longer, it would be categorized as a camcorder thus increasing taxes.
(no proof of this)

This 20 minute limitation may not hinder a person from creating feature films and short films but, this limitation does pose a problem for applications that require interviews. It would seem rude to stop a person in the middle of their story to tell them that they need to wait for you to press the record button again.

Hopefully, there will be a firmware update to remove this limitation.
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Maybe in 10 years your dream will come true.
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Yes, there is a 20 minute limit per shot, but the camera lets you take as many of those 20 minute shots until the SD card is full. While I don't agree with Nikon's time limit, most professionals will not record for more than 10 seconds at a time anyways. Next time you're in a movie theater or watching TV, check it out. Camera angles switch every 5-10 seconds to keep the audience's interest.
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Trying to shoot in manual, and the shutter will not release unless I accept the metered reading in the viewfinder I keep getting a R-10 displayed in th window, nothing that I can find in the manual covers this, what am I doing wrong
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By default, there is a setting in the camera's menus which prevent the camera from taking a picture if the picture is out of focus. In some lighting conditions the camera will not be able to use the auto focus function and will not fire. You can overcome this in several ways. 1. Putting the camera in "M" and using the focus ring on the lens. 2. Changing the setting in the menu so that it will allow the camera to fire, even if it is not in focus (not recommended), turn off the auto focus function on the lens (if it has it) and on the camera (switch on the side of the lens, and a switch on the body of the camera, to the lower right of the lens as you face the front of the camera. Note: BOTH switches must be turned off at the same time to prevent damage to the lens or the camera. You should also check your metering to see if it's set correctly. There are several different metering modes which will affect your picture. Also, if memory serves me, the camera will not take a picture in M mode if the picture is going to be severely over-exposed. If, for instance, you set the photo up for a shutter speed of 1/30 and an aperture of f3.5, the camera won't fire. I have experienced this myself, and though there is nothing in the user's manual about it that I can find, I assume it's to protect the sensor and other equipment from damage.
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yup, use either shutter speed (faster for underexposure, slower for overexposure), or if DOF is not an issue, change the aperture. or, change the ISO. in manual mode exposure correction is not a valid option as nothing is automatic so it's entirely up to you what settings you use.
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R-10 refers to the amount of shots remaining in the buffer and has no relevance to whether the camera releases the shutter or not. If you are shooting in manual then you under expose by altering the shutter speed, the only thing that would stop the camera from firing would be if focus has not been achieved, try focusing manually.
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You have it on [M] and it won't take the picture? The only thing that should stop it from exposing under full manual is insufficient battery to complete the exposure, full memory card, or it being out-of-focus and set to require focus to expose and in auto-focus. Meter shouldn't play into it.
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Does the D7000 take black and white video?

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Can I take black & white video with the D7000? Also, does it support the mode where you can select a color or colors to display in an otherwise B&W video?
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yup, use picture control. however, i'd advise against it -- you don't get to select the channel mix. my advice: shoot in color and aim for best contrast range, then use a decent video editing software and use a filter to do the b&w conversion. remember: if you shoot b&w, you can't go back and adjust the channel mix, neither can you change your mind afterwards if you wanted that shot in color. so: use neutral picture controls, shoot the video in color with a decent dynamic range, then mess it up later in post-prod. :)
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Agree with KeithD. B&W can be taken by setting Picture Control to Monochrome (info display will show "MC"). All effects in "Retouch" menu (in camera post-processing) are not available for video, either while taking the video or during in camera post-processing.
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Yes it does, just change the picture control to monochrome.
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No, but you can use post-processing software to change it to B&W.
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Wide Angle Zoom Lens

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Is this lens compatible with D7000?
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All Nikon single lens reflex camera lenses since the first one was made are compatible. If you use an older lens on a new (digital) body you will have to use manual mode to find the correct exposure and you will have to manually focus the lens.
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I have one and have not had any problems with it, I know some of the on line forums have reported sharpness issues, but I have not had any personally. I think it's a terrific lens, and I have both the 16-35 and 14-24.
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Yes. It's fully compatible.
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What is the size, quanity and type of SD video cards that come with the D7000

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The D7000 uses TWO SD card slots, which can be configured to store photo data in various ways. For best results, get Class 6 SD cards. Size doesn't really matter. It's a matter of personal preference. Some photographers use smaller cards so they won't lose as much data if a card fails, others use larger cards because they shoot a lot of pictures. Look in your owner's manual. There's a page there that tells you all the recommended cards and sizes.
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The D7000 does not come with a SD card, I use Sandisk 8gb cards in mine and they work fine
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A memory card is not included in the accessories supplied by Nikon. Please contact your dealer because sometimes they offer bundles that include a memory card.
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by Mike Flacy
January 2011

Mike Flacy of Steve's Digicams posted his review of the Nikon D7000 D-SLR. He said, "Nikon has hit a home run with their latest D-series model." He was impressed with the camera's high ISO capabilities, the fast speed of the D7000's shooting performance in single and burst modes, and overall ergonomics of the camera. Flacy said the features of the camera make it appealing for a large majority of pro photographers and enthusiasts. He concluded by giving the D7000 Steve's highest recommendation.

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Nikon D7000 Review

by Ellis Vener
February 2011

Professional Photographer magazine printed a review of the Nikon D7000 D-SLR by Ellis Vener, who said, "I'm most impressed by the camera's image quality and responsiveness." Vener mentioned other great features of the camera in his review, including the D7000's autofocus system, great dynamic range, and metering system. He also touted the "great job" Nikon does in organizing the controls and menus around the camera's LCD. Vener added that he liked the built-in programmable intervalometer, which adds to the creativity afforded the user.

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Nikon D7000 Review

by David Elrich
February 2011

Digital Trends' David Elrich posted his review of the D7000 D-SLR. He found the camera to be packed with great features, including the 6 fps burst mode, new 2,016 pixel RGB 3D color matrix metering system, 39 point AF and 16.2 megapixel resolution imaging sensor. Elrich found the camera's response time to be "blazing fast". He was impressed with the D7000's accurate depiction of colors and high ISO sensitivity. Elrich concluded, "Simply put, if you're serious about photography, you want this camera."

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Nikon D7000 Review

by Shawn Barnett, Dave Etchells, Mike Tomkins and Zig Weidelich
March 2011

Imaging-Resource's staff posted their review of the Nikon D7000 DSLR, recommending it "to anyone looking for a high-quality [digital] SLR that will help them grow as a photographer." The reviewers found the D7000 to be nimble, ergonomically designed, and a pleasure to hold and shoot. Barnett said the D7000 is "a casual camera that's also serious enough for any type of work or play." He concluded by stating: "It's a certain, and highly recommended Dave's Pick."

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Nikon D7000 Review

by Jeff Keller
March 2011

Jeff Keller posted his review of the Nikon D7000 D-SLR on the Digital Camera Resource Page website. Keller was impressed with many features of the camera including the burst rate, white balance options and dual memory card slots. He noted that the D7000 is a full-featured midrange digital SLR that should satisfy just about any enthusiast's needs in a D-SLR. He said: "It offers solid build quality, very good photo quality, tons of manual controls and custom features, a beautiful LCD, Full HD video recording, and lots of optional accessories." He added that the camera's photo quality, build, performance, and manual features make it a camera that enthusiasts will really enjoy.

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Nikon D7000 Review

by Terry Sullivan
March 2011

The Consumer Reports website posted Terry Sullivan's review of the Nikon D7000 D-SLR. Sullivan noted that the camera incorporates "innovative tweaks" including the adoption of dual media card slots. He liked the design of the D7000, and felt buttons and controls were laid out well. He concluded that the D7000 is a powerful camera that can be set on its simplest auto setting and allows users to take control when they feel more comfortable.

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Nikon D7000 Review

by Dan Havlik
March 2011

Dan Havlik posted his review of the Nikon D7000 D-SLR to TheDaily.com, stating that the camera is "a great D-SLR for capturing still photos" and "it can record gorgeous 1080p HD video at a cinema-like 24 frames per second." He found the controls of the D7000 to be well designed. Havlik said the video quality was excellent, adding, "We can confirm that it [the D7000] lives up to the hype both for capturing beautiful still photos and cinema-worthy video."

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red dot award: product design 2011

The Nikon D7000 digital SLR camera has been awarded the red dot award: product design 2011 by Germany's Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen. Features of the D7000 that were highlighted include the incorporation of a number of advanced functions, and new technologies, which were adopted in response to users looking for a way to enjoy more advanced photography and movie recording using D-SLR cameras. This award is presented to products released over the past two years that exhibit superiority in terms of a total of nine aspects, including innovation, functionality, ergonomics, ecology and durability. Over four thousand products were entered into the competition.


April 2011
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2011 Buyer's Guide Gear of the Year

Outside Magazine awarded the Nikon D7000 D-SLR with a 2011 Buyer's Guide Gear of the Year award. The winners are chosen after thorough testing; with the staff looking for the very best product and value. The D7000 offers both great still photography and HD video shooting capabilities, with a plethora of features.


April 2011
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TIPA Award 2011

The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) awarded the Nikon D7000 D-SLR with a TIPA award for Best D-SLR Advanced. The judges were impressed with many features of the D7000, including its 6 frames-per-second shooting for up to 100 shots, Full 1080p HD shooting with full-time AF, dual SD card slots and rugged construction. Each year TIPA awards are given to photo and imaging products that are deemed the best, as chosen by its member magazines.


April 2011
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Nikon D7000 Review

by Theano Nikitas
May 2011

Macworld.com posted Theano Nikitas' review of the Nikon D7000 D-SLR to its website. Nikitas praised the high quality of images out of the camera, saying: "still image quality is good in automatic mode and first-rate when using manual controls." She also noted that the camera's video quality is very good as well. Other features noted in the review included the ruggedness of the camera design, dual media card slots, and low light shooting. Nikitas concluded: "If you're ready to get serious about your photography, the Nikon D7000 is well-equipped to help you transition to the next level. It has a sophisticated feature set, top-notch performance, and highly pleasing image quality."

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Nikon D7000 Review

by George Schaub
June 2011

Shutterbug magazine's June issue features George Schaub's review of the Nikon D7000 D-SLR. Schaub noted that, "Nikon seems to have taken a mix of their ‘best of' features from both D-SLR and digicams and incorporated them into the camera." He was impressed with a number of features of the camera, including the EXPEED 2 processing engine, burst speed, dual SD media card slots, and varied choices of focus points. Schaub also liked the fact that you can set up the camera just as you like shooting with it, for a more personalized feel. "In all, the D7000 was a pleasure to use, especially considering all of the interesting and useful lenses Nikon has introduced as of late," he added.

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Camera Grand Prix 2011 Readers Award

The Nikon D7000 D-SLR is the recipient of the CameraGP2011 Readers Award. This award makes three out of the last four years that a Nikon camera has been given the Readers Award, which was first established in 2008 to commemorate the Camera Grand Prix 25th anniversary. The awards are sponsored by the Camera Journal Press Club of Japan. Voters of the award indicated they selected the D7000 offers a high level of satisfaction in terms of function, image quality and flexibility.


May 2011
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Nikon D7000 Review

by Laurie Excell
May 2011

Laurie Excell posted her review of the Nikon D7000 D-SLR on the Layers Magazine website. Excell said, "Nikon has taken some of the best featuers of its higher-end cameras and incorporated them in the D7000." She was impressed with the camera, noting many features of the D7000 including the design and durability, dual SD media card slots, 1080p HD video with full time autofocus, and Virtual Horizon, among others.

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Nikon D7000 Review

by Rod Lawton
May 2011

MacLife's Rod Lawton posted his review of the Nikon D7000 D-SLR, noting that the full HD video capability makes the camera appealing for hobbyists and prosumers. Lawton explained that the camera offers a range of manual controls in the movie mode, including continuous autofocus. Lawson added that the D7000 is "a first-rate camera with first-rate specs."

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Photo.net Editor's Choice Award

The Nikon D7000 D-SLR has received an Editor’s Choice award in the Entry Level SLRs category from the photo.net website, which states that products receiving the Editor’s Choice nod are “highly recommended by Photo.net’s editors, admins, writers, moderators and gear testers.” The D7000 was touted as an affordable camera packed with a lot of high-end features, featuring a battery that, “seems to last forever” and all of this within a fairly small package that’s easy to carry around and with a reasonable price tag.


June 2011
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Nikon D7000 D-SLR Review

by Dan Bruns
May 2011

Videomaker magazine posted Dan Bruns’ review of the Nikon D7000 D-SLR camera, touting both the still and 1080p Full HD video capture capabilities. Bruns said, “weighing in at only 24.3 ounces, [makes] it ideal for run-and-gun style shooting.” He also liked the ability of the D7000 to shoot both photos and video while in Live View mode, adding, “this feature saved us a ton of time that would have been spent waiting for the mirror to open, allowing us to capture both photos and video at a sports game without missing a beat.” Bruns noted that for indie filmmakers, documentarians and hobbyists, the “Nikon D7000 will be second to none.” Other features he was impressed by included the built-in intervalometer, dual media card slots, and great light sensitivity. He concluded by saying, “With full 1080p resolution, quality lenses, and excellent light sensitivity, Nikon's D7000 is an HDSLR that will make video enthusiasts seriously think twice about going back to a standard camcorder ever again.”

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European Advanced SLR Camera of the Year 2011-2012

The Nikon D7000 D-SLR was honored by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) with a Best Product 2011-2012 EISA Award in the Advanced SLR Camera category. The judges noted the camera’s well rounded feature set, Full HD video capabilities, high ISO performance, and solid body construction. “This is a camera that can give amateur photographers professional-looking images,” the judges said. Each year, the EISA nominate the best equipment from different categories of audiovisual products released in Europe during the preceding 12 months. The awards are chosen by panels representing over 50 prominent electronics magazines from 19 European countries.


August 2011
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Nikon D7000 D-SLR Review

by Jon Silberg
August 2011

Jon Silberg posted his review of the Nikon D7000 D-SLR on dv.com, giving the camera a DV Excellence Award. Silberg said the D7000 is an excellent still camera, with a “great sensor, superb auto-focus, customization and ergonomics.” He was impressed with the camera’s low light capabilities as well as its range of video recording formats. Specifically, Silberg noted that the camera, “has some of the best metering and auto-focus available in the current crop of DSLRs.”

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Best Video Products of the Year 2011

Videomaker magazine's editors named the Nikon D7000 Best DSLR in their Best Video Products of the Year 2011. As the editors noted, the winners are the best of the best. The editors found the D7000 produced extremely high quality stills, while offering videographers the ability to get an HDSLR camera with great low light performance, and the ability to use interchangeable lenses for those times when you want a shallow depth of field. The built-in intervalometer is a "nice touch," they added.
December 2011
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Best of 2011

Digital Trends' Molly McHugh announced the D-7000 D-SLR as a winner of its Best of 2011 Awards for digital cameras. McHugh said, "For D-SLR users ready to step beyond the beginner stage, Nikon's D7000 was one of the hottest choices this year." She noted features of the camera that are impressive, including the 16.2MP sensor, noise-free shooting up to ISO 6400 and speedy 6 fps shooting. McHugh concluded by stating that "for serious photographers who want to take still photography to the next level, the D7000 delivers.
December 2011