Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000
Entry-level DSLR Entry-level DSLR
September, 2010

Summary Nikon D7000

Prices Price
Body only $1,000 - $1,197 With 55-200mm lens $1,100
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Score Snapsort rank
Within its price range #2 of 17 Among similar cameras #2 of 21
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Specifications Key specs
Sensor size Help APS-C 23.6x15.6mm Screen resolution Help 920k dots
Megapixels Help 16.1 MP Movie format Help 1080p @ 24fps
Screen size Help 3.0" Light sensitivity Help 6,400 ISO
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Lenses Lenses
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reviewsWhat are people saying about the D7000

"The D7000 is very similar to the D90. This makes it an easy upgrade for D90 users that want a more 'serious' camera, but don't have the inclination to relearn a whole new ergonomics."
dpreview.com | talking about the camera's feel
"The D7000's Live View is certainly quite functional as a basic means of framing for stills and video shooting, as long as you understand its limitations"
dpreview.com | talking about the camera's video-quality
"The Nikon D7000 produces high quality output in almost any shooting situation."
dpreview.com | talking about the camera's image-quality

Videos

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Pros

The Nikon D7000 vs other recent entry-level DSLRs

Overall image quality Great overall image quality Help
80.0
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 24fps
Color depth Good color depth Help
23.5 bits
Dynamic range Wide dynamic range Help
13.9 EV
Screen size Above average sized screen Help
3.0"
Supports 24p 24p movies Help
For that film look
Weather sealed Weather sealed Help
Shoot in extreme weather
Lens availability More lenses available Help
169 lenses
Battery life Incredible battery life Help
1050 shots
Fastest shutter speed Fast shutter speed Help
1/8000 of a second
Popularity Very popular Help
Among snapsort users
Low light performance Very low noise at high ISO Help
1,167 ISO
Screen resolution High resolution screen Help
920k dots
Viewfinder size Large viewfinder Help
0.62x
Startup delay Short startup delay Help
400 ms startup delay
Focus points Many focus points Help
39
Movie continuous focus Movie continuous focus Help
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
Viewfinder Doesn't use battery, see more detail Help
Pentaprism
Cross type focus points Many cross-type focus points Help
9
Viewfinder coverage Above average viewfinder coverage Help
100%
Light sensitivity (boost) High boost light sensitivity Help
25,600 ISO
Storage slots More storage slots Help
2

Cons

The Nikon D7000 vs other recent entry-level DSLRs

Screen flips out Fixed screen Help
Less flexible
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Doesn't take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Weight Very heavy Help
780 g
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
6,400 ISO
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually

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Discussion What do you think about the Nikon D7000?

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Josephdev1234 (8:39 PM, May 04, 2012)
The D7000 is the better camera and gives you more flexibility with respect to lenses, and once you master other skills you can tap into it's other strengths.
 
Josephdev1234 (8:31 PM, May 04, 2012)
I upgraded from a D80 to a D7000. The video capability of the camera is of a high standard. If you stick to Nikon it means that you can keep the lenses you already have. I cannot advise about Canon's as I have never used one. The D7000 is a really good camera is all I can advise and is much better than the D80.
 
Josephdev1234 (8:04 PM, May 04, 2012)
This is an excellent camera with a metallic body. I have had mine for about a year now and find it really easy to use, yet allows the flexibility of manual controls. The d7000 has a built in focus motor so the range of lenses you can use is enormous. It's larger and heavier than the entry level DSLR, this is not an entry level camera.
 
Maren (9:11 PM, April 30, 2012)
Thank you for the information :) I want to take photos for a long time and get great pictures, and if I have to sit and read a lot about D7000 it's okay. So I think I'm going to invest in a D7000 right away and just use much time on learning how to use it well :) I've heard its a god camera for taking pictures of horses running. And that's what I take pictures of all the time.
 
Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (9:06 PM, April 30, 2012)
The D5100 is built with the beginner in mind, where as the the D7000 is more of an intermediate to semi-pro camera. So the D5100 will help you along, but you will need to figure out the D7000 on your own. That being said the D7000 is among the best cameras on the market right now.
 
Maren (8:57 PM, April 30, 2012)
I got a old sigma lens. Without focus motor. I don't remember the name of it right now.. But I'm saving to buy everything now. Camera and lenses. So if you could recommend a camera with some good lenses for a beginner :) Would love the help! so confused..
 
Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (8:54 PM, April 30, 2012)
What lenses do you have? The D5100 doesn't have a built in focus motor, so if you have older lenses it might not work with them.
 
Maren (8:50 PM, April 30, 2012)
Hello :)
I'm a beginner and I got Nikon D60 right now. Had it in 4 years now. I'm FAR from good but I wanna be better. And I'm thinking about buying a new one. Should I buy Nikon D5100 or D7000 ? :) Right now I'm thinking about D7000. But I'm scared if the camera is to advanced for me..
 
Guest (5:52 PM, April 11, 2012)
Hey!! d7000 does not use sensor shift for stabilization. It use stabilization from de Nikkor VR lenses.
 
jose mario de la garza (3:46 PM, April 09, 2012)
hey there!!! I need help im stock between the nikon d7000 or the canon 5d Mark II which one should i buy??? I all ready have a tamron 18-300 help pleas 
 
Gulfwelder1 (4:04 AM, April 08, 2012)
Im gonna buy a D-7000, thats what Im gonna do!
 
Mr_mrs Ruelas (4:45 PM, March 24, 2012)
my wife and i done alot of research as well on which camera to buy and for the best bang for your buck we went with the D7000 it has the better qualities we were looking for
 
Momo (0:16 PM, February 21, 2012)
Excellent camera!!!!!
 
Für Elise (0:35 AM, February 17, 2012)
 The naming is the issue here. Two of Nikon's entry level DSLR's use 4-digit numbered names like the D3100 and D5100. Because it shares the same naming scheme, many people judge the D7000 to be an amateur body. No one in their right mind would call D7000 entry level if it was named, say, "D95"
 
Joseantoniocaso (5:23 AM, February 09, 2012)
How can a Nikon D7000 be considered a 'Entry-level DSLR' and a Canon EOS 60D a 'Pro'? Aren't both cameras in the same league?
 
Aolillo (0:02 PM, February 01, 2012)
2 I have the d90 and the D7000. Buy the D7000 for video autofocus and the FullHD video. But I was surprised by the camera. It has more depth of color, photos are sharper and low light night shots have lessnoise.

At the end took the D90 replacement (and it is a great camera) and I never have done even a single picture with her since I bought the D7000.
However, it may be a sensation, but I think the d90 is faster in autofocus. 
 
Avatar for Carl Ahner Carl Ahner (5:14 PM, January 26, 2012)
Awesome body. Used to take photos with the D80 for more then 5 years and now I have the chance to use the D7000 from time to time and I love it. It is a nice camera and with the abilities I got by using the D80 I feel like god (haha). I still own the D80 and when I'm going to upgrade I will buy a FX Body (for reason) but for everyone who doesn't need a fullframe censor: This is your choice! Fucking worth the $$ (why is it that cheap?!!!!) and the best DX one can have.Go for it, thank you Nikon.
 
Dx917 (2:55 AM, January 26, 2012)
the D7000 is not an entry-level DSLR !! it has its own level between the Mid-range and the Pro-range !!! 
 
M1sabr (2:47 PM, January 24, 2012)
sure no
 
Oliverpb (1:34 PM, January 19, 2012)
Can the D7000 have a time-lapse feature?
 
Rajan (6:55 AM, December 13, 2011)
Hi Rainman,I will prefer NikonD7000 but its around $400 expensive than Nikond5100.Please advise which camera you finaly bought?
 
Gio G (5:32 AM, December 10, 2011)
Hey Danielle D! I'm also an ex-Nikon-D60 user!
I was at first hesitant to get it because of its high price. I was also in your situation, deciding between the D3100 and the D7000 But nevertheless I still bought the latter. When I first tried it in Singapore (where I bought it) for travel photos I was so impressed with its responsiveness and heavy feel. The shutter sounds so heavenly and it'll make your D60 feel like a toy.
Though sometimes I miss my humble D60 with its lightweight body and clunky shutter (makes me reminisce of my first SLR) but then...
Get the D7000, you won't regret it. :)
Plus, I think it'll last you at least 5+ Years! 

Cheers!
-Gio
 
Guest (3:13 PM, December 05, 2011)
sorry for repeating old question in last comment. the answer was the since 12 months ago!
 
Guest (2:58 PM, December 05, 2011)
i have a D7000, but i was rather disappointed to see the site admin put it in entry-level and canon 7d in pro level. is 7d that much better than D7000 ???
 
Jonathan (8:08 PM, November 04, 2011)
Hi
I have a Nikon d5000 camera and wish to upgrade. my doubts are between the Nikon d7000 and the canon 7d. those who have the camera or better have them both can you guide me to approx the best buy?

Thanks

Jonathan