Nikon D7000 Digital SLR Camera - Black (18-105 VR Kit)

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The D7000 includes a range of new features to ensure superior image quality including 16.2 effective megapixels with the newly developed Nikon DX format CMOS image sensor. The camera boasts a new image-processing engine, EXPEED 2, which delivers higher image quality, higher speed processing and multiple functions with more power. And the D7000’s increased ISO sensitivity (100-6400, extendable up to 25600) ensures exceptional detail with minimal noise when capturing fast moving subjects or in poor light situations, even without the flash. In 2011, the D7000 received four major awards, the Red Dot product design, TIPA's "Best D-SLR Advanced" category, EISA's "European Advanced SLR Camera 2011-2012" and the CameraGP Japan 2011 Readers Award. [3] [4] [5] [6] The D7000 offers numerous professional-style features over the D90, such as magnesium alloy body construction, weather and moisture sealing, a 2,016-segment color exposure meter, built-in timed interval exposure features, 39 rather than 11 focus points, dual SD memory card slots, virtual horizon (in live view and viewfinder) and compatibility with older non-CPU autofocus and manual-focus AI and AI-S Nikon F-mount lenses (including an electronic rangefinder with three-segment viewfinder manual focus indication) as well as tilt-shift PC-E lenses. Other built-in features are a wireless flash commander, two user-customizable modes, full HD video with autofocus and mono audio (With support for an external stereo microphone), automatic correction of lateral chromatic aberration and support for GPS and WLAN.

a b Lars Rehm; Barnaby Britton (December 1, 2010). "Nikon D7000 Review: Conclusion & Samples". Digital Photography Review . Retrieved 2011-02-24. Four Nikon products receive the "red dot award: product design 2011" Nikon D7000, COOLPIX P7000, COOLPIX S1100pj, EDG 8x42" (Press release). Nikon Corporation. April 13, 2011 . Retrieved 2011-04-14. Instant single-servo (AF-S); continuous-servo (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); Full time AF (AF-F); manual (M) Nikon D7000". Nikon Corporation. September 15, 2010. Archived from the original on March 17, 2011 . Retrieved September 15, 2010.cm (3-in.) LCD Monitor:, the approximately 920k-dot TFT LCD monitor has a VGA wide-viewing angle (170°) with reinforced glass so you can immediately see your work in detail DxO Labs awarded its sensor an overall score of 80, [43] above much more expensive competitors. [44] [45] The main point of criticism by reviewers is the small buffer which limits the number of shots in burst mode especially when shooting RAW.

As a nod toward semi pro status it also features twin media card slots so there’s less chance of ‘weekend warriors’ who shoot weddings and the ilk in their spare time getting caught short of storage. Tellingly, it was the first device we reached for when asked to shoulder the responsibility of visually commemorating a friend’s landmark birthday celebrations during our test period. If not wanted, the metering can be changed with exposure compensation, two-point (average) metering, metering on the bright lights or use of center-weighted or spot metering, fill flash or RAW images. [50] [51] Increasing the dynamic range by use of Active D-Lighting or reducing the contrast settings (the default contrast is higher compared to previous Nikon DSLRs) aids when shooting JPEGs. After taking the image, contrast and brightness can easily be changed in camera. Chunky’ is a fitting description for this model though fortunately it remains usable with it, main controls falling readily within finger or thumb reach without too much of a stretch. High Speed Continuous shooting at 6FPS: With approx. 0.05-second release time lag and 6 frames-per-second shooting, you won’t miss a momentNew 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor: the high-pixel RGB sensor will enhance the effectiveness of the Scene Recognition System for high-quality images every time Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15: intelligent power management to give maximum performance with minimized power usage ISO800 and there’s noise creeping into shadow detail on close up inspection, but very, very fine in appearance. ViewNX 2 free bundled software, will be bundled with the D7000: It inherits the basic operations of ViewNX whilst providing much enhanced operability, including a refined GUI, and a range of easy-to-use features allowing you to edit photos as well as movies