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Nikon D7000

 

The Nikon D7000

 

Nikon D7000The Nikon D7000 is a DSLR camera announced by Nikon on September 15, 2010.  It is classified as a mid-range level camera.  It sports a 16.2 MPx Nikon DX format CMOS sensor, 39-point AF System, 6 FPS continuous shooting, 1080p video recording at 24 FPS and new metering which now employs a 2,016 pixel RGB sensor.  The camera itself now has a magnesium alloy build in the upper and bottom plates.

Some other additions include a viewfinder increased to 100% coverage and dual SD card slots.  Auto focus during video recording is now possible as well as a mono microphone input with support for an external stereo microphone.

 

Images Quality
 

The D7000 has a number of features which help it to produce fantastic images.  At the heart of it lies the 16.2 MPx CMOS sensor which is powered by the Nikon Exspeed 2 image processor.  The 2,016 pixel RGB metering sensor also helps it to judge a scene accurately before taking shots.

ISO settings range from 100 to 6400 and with boost can go up to ISO 25,600 equivalent.  The 39 point AF system is also another highly touted feature, allowing the user to choose between 3 different settings, the 9 point cross-type, 21 point dynamic and all 39 focal points for fast moving objects.
 
Nikon D7000 Image 1 Nikon D7000 Image 2 Nikon D7000 Image 3

 

Construction
 
The D7000 now has magnesium alloy for the top and rear covers.  The camera is also securely sealed in key areas to prevent moisture and dust from entering the camera body.
 
Nikon D7000 Magnesium Alloy Construction
 
The camera also features dual SD card slots.  This is a new feature, which allows “overflow” recording, “backup” which stores the same images on both cards, ”RAW primary, JPEG secondary” which allows separate formats on each individual card and card selection when shooting movie clips.  The camera is also compatible with SDXC.
 
Nikon D7000 Dual Memory Card Slots

 

Usability
 
Movie mode now has the added functionality of contrast detect auto focus.  The camera shoots in 1080p at 24 FPS and allows for the use of an external microphone.  There are even options to adjust the sensitivity.
 
Nikon D7000 Movie Record Button
 

6 FPS continuous shooting is also now possible and is one of the fastest for a camera of its class.

Nikon’s picture control system allows for the editing of pictures and retouching of photos right from the camera.
 
Nikon D7000 Retouch Menu
 
If you have any questions or comments feel free to email me at andy@bestslrcamerainfo.com.
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Camera
Type Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens Mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
Effective Angle of View Approx. 1.5 x lens focal length (Nikon DX format)
Effective Pixels 16.2 million
Launch Date September 15, 2010

 

Image Sensor
Image Sensor 23.6 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
Total Pixels 16.9 million
Dust-Reduction System Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)

 

Storage
Image Size (pixels) 4,928 x 3,264 [L]
3,696 x 2,448 [M]
2,464 x 1,632 [S]
File Format NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed or compressed
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
Media SD (Secure Digital), SDHC and SDXC memory cards
Double Slots Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of copies created using NEF + JPEG; pictures can be copied between cards
File System DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge

 

Viewfinder
Viewfinder Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame Coverage Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
Magnification Approx. 0.94 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
Eyepoint 19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1)
Diopter Adjustment -3 to +1 m-1
Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)
Reflex Mirror Quick return
Depth-of-Field Preview Pressing depth-of-field preview button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (other modes)
Lens Aperture Instant return, electronically controlled

 

Lens
Compatible Lenses DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported (PC Micro-NIKKOR does not support some functions); IX-NIKKOR lenses not supported
Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II; lenses for F3AF not supported
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II

Non-CPU: Can be used in modes A and M; color matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data (AI lenses only)

Note: Electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster

 

Shutter
Type Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Speed 1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time (requires optional Remote Control ML-L3), X250
Flash Sync Speed X = 1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 s)

 

Release
Release Modes S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter-release), self-timer(self-timer), remote control(remote control), MUP (mirror up)
Frame Advance Rate Approx. 1 to 5 fps (CL) or approx. 6 fps (CH) (CIPA guidelines)
Self-Timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s
Media SD (Secure Digital), SDHC and SDXC memory cards
Remote Release Modes Delayed remote, quick-response remote, remote mirror-up

 

Exposure
Metering TTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
Metering Method Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data
Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10 or 13 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (fixed at 8 mm when non-CPU lens is used)
Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5 % of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV
Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
Exposure Meter Coupling Combined CPU and AI
Exposure Modes Auto (auto; auto [flash off]), scene (portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, pet portrait, candlelight, blossom, autumn colors, food, silhouette, high key, low key), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M), U1 (user settings 1), U2 (user settings 2)
Exposure Compensation -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure bracketing 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
Exposure Lock Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO 100 to 6400 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Active D-Lighting Can be selected from auto, extra high, high, normal, low or off
ADL bracketing 2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset values for all frames

 

Focus
Autofocus Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, finetuning, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m/1 ft. 8 in. to 9 ft. 10 in.)
Detection Range -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Lens Servo Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus Point Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points
AF-Area Mode Single-point AF; 9-, 21- or 39-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF
Focus Lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (Single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button

 

Flash
Built-In Flash Auto,Portrait,Child,Close up,Night portrait,Party/indoor,Pet portrait: Auto flash with auto pop-up
P, S, A, M,Food: Manual pop-up with button release
Guide Number Approx. 12/39 , 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Flash Control TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400 (i-TTL balanced fill-flash is available when matrix or center-weighted metering is selected)
Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens
Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27 and SB-22S
Distance-priority manual: Available with SB-900, SB-800 and SB-700
Flash Modes Auto,Portrait,Child,Close up,Party/indoor,Pet portrait: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, off; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional flash units
Night portrait: Auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, off; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional flash units
Landscape,Sports,Night landscape,Beach/snow,Sunset,Dusk/dawn,Candlelight,Blossom,Autumn colors,Silhouette,High key,Low key: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional flash units
Food: Fill-flash
P, A: Fill-flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync
S, M: Fill-flash, red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync
Flash Compensation -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash Bracketing 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
Flash-Ready Indicator Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400 is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output
Accessory Shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts, and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SU-800 as commander and SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes; Auto FP high-speed sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
Sync Terminal Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)

 

White Balance
White Balance Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2,500 K to 10,000 K), all with fine tuning; white balance bracketing: 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3

 

Live View
Lens Servo Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
Manual focus (M)
AF-Area Modes Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)

 

Movie
Metering DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
Metering Method Matrix
Frame size (pixels) and frame rate [NTSC] · 1,920 × 1,080 (24p); 24 (23.976) fps · 1,280 × 720 (30p); 30 (29.97) fps · 1,280 × 720 (24p); 24 (23.976) fps · 640 × 424 (30p); 30 (29.97) fps
[PAL] · 1,920 × 1,080 (24p); 24 (23.976) fps · 1,280 × 720 (25p); 25 fps · 1,280 × 720 (24p); 24 (23.976) fps · 640 × 424 (25p); 25 fps
Choice of normal and high quality available
Maximum Length Approx. 20 minutes
File Format MOV
Video Compression  H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio Recording Format Linear PCM
Audio Recording Device Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable

 

Monitor
LCD Monitor 7.5-cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot (VGA), low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment

 

Playback
Playback Function Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, highlights, histogram display, auto image rotation and image comment (up to 36 characters)

 

Interface
USB Hi-Speed USB
Video Output NTSC, PAL; images can be displayed on external device while camera monitor is on
HDMI Output Type C mini-pin HDMI connector; camera monitor turns off when HDMI cable is connected
Accessory Terminal Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately)
GPS Unit: GP-1 (available separately)

 

Supported Languages
Supported Languages Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish

 

Power Source
Battery One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15
Battery Pack Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D11 with one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 or six R6/AA size alkaline, NiMH or lithium batteries
AC Adapter AC Adapter EH-5a; requires Power Connector EP-5B (available separately)

 

Tripod Socket
Tripod Socket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)

 

Dimensions / Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 132 × 105 × 77 mm (5.2 × 4.1 × 3.0 in.)
Weight Approx. 780 g (1 lb. 11.5 oz.) with battery and memory card but without body cap; Approx. 690 g (1 lb. 8.3 oz.) camera body only

 

Operation Environment
Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation)

 

Accessories
Supplied accessories
(may differ by country or area)		 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15, Battery Charger MH-25, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-21, USB Cable UC-E4, Audio Video Cable EG-D2, Camera Strap AN-DC1, LCD Monitor Cover BM-11, Body Cap BF-1B, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1, ViewNX 2 CD ROM

 

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Nikon D7000 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR ED Nikkor Lens (Camera)

List Price: $1,499.95 USD
New From: $1,496.95 In Stock
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Release date November 15, 2010.