Nikon P7000

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	Camera only $350
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	Key specs

	Zoom 7.1x Screen size 3.0"
	Aperture f/2.8 Screen resolution 921k dots
	Wide angle 28 mm Movie format 720p @ 24fps
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Nikon has replaced the Coolpix P7000 with the P7100 and P300.

Nikon Coolpix P7100 announced August, 2011

	Can create panoramas in-camera
	Significantly less startup delay
	Has in-camera HDR

Compare the new Nikon P7100 vs the P7000

Nikon Coolpix P300 announced February, 2011

	Significantly wider aperture
	Higher resolution movies
	Much less startup delay

Compare the new Nikon P300 vs the P7000

"The Nikon P7000 is aiming to improve image quality through a "less is more" approach: fewer pixels means less noise and, ultimately, better photos."

imaging-resource.com | talking about the camera's image-quality

"We especially liked how the EV dial is adjustable with the thumb, and the large, clear numbers are easy to see for fast, accurate adjustments."

imaging-resource.com | talking about the camera's button-layout

"I got nice results with the movies, ... though sound quality from the built-in stereo microphone was only so-so."

imaging-resource.com | talking about the camera's video-quality

Nikon Coolpix P7000 Review

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The Nikon P7000 vs other recent digicams

	Shoots RAW
	Better editing

	Slightly larger than average sensor
	1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm

	External mic jack
	Record higher quality audio with a microphone

	Above average battery life
	350 shots

	External flash
	Better lighting

	Fast shutter speed
	1/4000 of a second

	High resolution screen
	921k dots

	24p movies
	For that film look

	Good macro
	2 cm

	Doesn't use battery, see more detail
	Tunnel

	Long exposures
	60 seconds

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The Nikon P7000 vs other recent pro digicams

	Inexpensive
	$349.99

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The Nikon P7000 vs other recent digicams

	HD movies
	720p @ 24fps

	Very narrow dynamic range
	10.8 EV

	Poor startup delay
	2900 ms startup delay

	Old
	September, 2010

	Expensive
	$349.99

	Not so popular
	Among snapsort users

	Noisy at high ISO
	147 ISO

	Very low overall image quality
	39.0

	Below average zoom
	7.1x

	Poor wide angle lens
	28 mm

	Little color depth
	19.1 bits

	Lacks in-camera panoramas
	You could stitch photos in post

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The Nikon P7000 vs other recent pro digicams

	Narrow aperture
	f/2.8

	Lower true resolution
	10 MP

	No touch screen
	More buttons

	Fixed screen
	Less flexible

	Sensor type
	CCD

	Very low boost light sensitivity
	6,400 ISO

	Slightly smaller than average sensor
	1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm

	High speed movies
	Not supported

	Poor maximum light sensitivity
	3,200 ISO

	Slow continuous shooting
	1.3 fps

	contrast detection autofocus
	slower focusing

	Lacks in-camera HDR
	You could do HDR manually

Image quality data for the Nikon P7000 provided by DxOMark

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Maheemal Thilakarathne

(6:13 PM, February 25, 2012)

Lacks an external mic jack You sure?

K. d. smith

(2:07 AM, March 04, 2011)

I'm here looking for a pro-quality toy myself and I'm beginning to accept that not lugging around a d300, some pro quality glass, flash, macro, etc. will require a comprise...in terms of 'drop dead' quality. I shoot raw and would like to keep that ability, but other than requiring an actual viewfinder...an lcd just doesnt cut it all the time...I'm learning to be flexible, if it means i can put all my 'equipment' in my right pants pocket.

K. d. smith

(2:03 AM, March 04, 2011)

I'm here looking for the same thing. I use a d300 and i'm recently retired from the finger lakes region of NY and living in the southern philippines since end of december 2010. I don't feel that the need for 'security' drives me, since I have not felt threatened anywhere here with the d300 and lots of gear, but 85-90F temps and high humidity beg for a toy camera that has decent capability. Unless you are selling 20x30 museum quality murals...and you can't easily get large pro quality printers here anyway...it sees like a raw-capable coolpix with a viewfinder is the way to go.

K.d. smith

(1:58 AM, March 04, 2011)

I have about 4 decades experience and I use a d300 normally. i am looking for a little pocket nikon and i stumbled on your query. I have an older manfrotto and they are rock solid 'legs.' People will debate VR and tripod (i'd advise turning VR off with a tripod), but you'd be surprised at what you can do with VR and no tripod. Part of my experience includes time in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, a 6 million acre park with lots of wilderness. Depending how far off road you want to go, a tripods being carried taxes you a little. I might consider VR and a monopod as an alternative for 'off road' shooting--it will be 'close enuf for gummint work' 90% of the time.

Morrison

(2:51 AM, September 30, 2010)

Hi. Thanks for getting back to me. l'll take a look at the three you mentioned. Do you know much about the Nikon P7000? I've heard some good stuff about it. However, since it *just* came out, it's kind of pricey. It seems kind of big but I haven't seen it in person. I like the wide angle feature, the macro feature as close as 0.8 inches, the 5-way image stability, and that it has a hotshoe for speedlight (600 or 800) compatibility. I'm sort of disappointed that Nikon has still not caught up with Sony on 1080p movies. In addition, I think Nikon could have gone ahead and given us the 3.5 inch LCD. Some of the "lesser" Coolpix cameras offer the larger LCD. So....what do you think? I have a friend who can probably get me 15% off of the P7000 but I have no idea if that makes it "worth it" or not. THANK YOU!!!

One last thing....can you recommend a really great tripod for my D700? Manfrotto? Something else? I want the use it indoors as well as hike it into the field with a VRII telephoto lens. Everyone has an opinion. I'm just looking for one that's different than mine. Thank you again. J

Morrison

(3:29 AM, September 23, 2010)

Hi. Thanks for getting back to me. l'll take a look at the three you mentioned. Do you know much about the Nikon P7000? I've heard some good stuff about it. However, since it *just* came out, it's kind of pricey. I like the wide angle feature, the macro feature as close as 0.8 inches, the 5-way image stability, and that it has a hotshoe for speedlight (600 or 800) compatibility. I'm sort of disappointed that Nikon has still not caught up with Sony on 1080p movies. In addition, I think Nikon could have gone ahead and given us the 3.5 inch LCD. Some of the "lesser" Coolpix cameras offer the larger LCD. So....what do you think? I have a friend who can probably get me 15% off of the P7000 but I have no idea if that makes it "worth it" or not. THANK YOU!!!

One last thing....can you recommend a really great tripod for my D700? Manfrotto? Something else? I want the use it indoors as well as hike it into the field with a VRII telephoto lens. Everyone has an opinion. I'm just looking for one that's different than mine. Thank you again. J

Snapsort

(4:12 PM, September 22, 2010)

Hi Jenna, yeah I bought the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. I like a lot of things about it, but I find its not as good as the D700 at low light (obviously), and I only have one lens currently, and its not *that* small. You might also consider a pro digicam like the Canon S95 or Panasonic LX5, probably the best image quality you can get in a small package, but with little zoom, or something more versatile like the Panasonic ZS7.

Jenna

(4:03 PM, September 22, 2010)

I need help deciding on a smaller travel camera. I own a D700 and a bunch of accessories. The small camera does not have to be ultra mini or ultra compact.....just quite a bit smaller than a DSLR. I'm looking for the most BANG for my BUCK. I read a posting where you were suggesting a small camera that you use when you do not want to drag your large gear around. I'm not sure but I believe it was a Lumix. I'm open to suggestions. Thank you!!

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