Thread: Nikon D7000

Nikon 07000 The replacement for the D90, the 07000 actually has more in common with the 0300s, with a partial magnesium alloy body, a 39-point focussing system with 9 cross points. However, in terms of its look, it looks more like the 090 and is a size smaller than the D300s and the 70, with less rubber on the grip, but in hand, it feels extremely solid partially on account of its smaller size. The control layout is similar to the 0300s, with some differences. There's no ring for metering, and the focus switch has just 2 modes instead of 3, the third being continuous focus that can be activated via the rear dial. There is also no switch for setting the auto-focus area and points like the 0300s. The status LCO is smaller than the 0300s and less detailed. The drive mode dial is located beneath the menu dial and is locked against accidental usage with a small button. A dedicate video mode switch is a welcome addition.




Finally, we see 2 card slots very useful since the D7000 allows both slots to be con*figured in a number of ways - image + video,JPEG + RAW or as a backup. One minus compared to the 7D is the D7000 doesn't allow fast configuring of the focus points, and with the 70 you can select anyone point or group them. The D7000 focuses really fast, accurately and it captures a lot of detail. At base ISOs, the D7000s output is very clean, with great highlights, better than the 7D and 60D. At ISO 800, there is minimal noise, and little difference at ISO 200. The D7000 controls noise reason*ably well at ISO 1600, and main*tains more detail than the 70 and 600 that have a softer output. At ISO 3200, the 07000 is sharp, although highlights take a toss, but noise is still well controlled. At ISO 6400, the 07000 begins to lose its composure and noise.