Nikon D7000

 

 Nikon D7000 is the successor to the Nikon D90. It is an

upgrade option for those who using D90 and D5000 users, which occupies a new position in Nikon's DSLR lineup, between the D90 and D300S. 

Although ergonomically, the D7000 is closely match with the D90, but overall, the "feel" is more serious. THis is because of the magnesium alloy body shell and thicker rubber coating on the hand grip and rear of the camera. In terms of specification, the D7000 actually outruns the D300s in many aspects, and with 16.2 Mp, it offers the second highest resolution of any model of the Nikon DSLR. All of these pixels are packed onto a new developed CMOS sensor, which is almost certainly the same or very similar to that in the Sony Alpha SLT-A55. As well as the extra resolution, the new sensor also offers a higher 'standard' ISO span of 100-6400, expandable up to the equivalent of ISO 25,600.

The D700's AF and metering systems are also new, and represent a significant upgrade to those used in the D90. The new camera have a 39-point AF array with 9 cross-type AF points and works in collaboration with a new 2016-pixel RGB metering sensor to allow 3D AF tracking (essentially tracking by subject color). Other changes include the same combined live view/movie switch control as the recently announced D3100, and a significantly upgraded movie specification, up to 'full HD' - 1920x1080 resolution at 24fps.

Nikon D7000 Key Features

• 16.2MP CMOS sensor
• 1080p HD video recording with mic jack for external microphone
• ISO 100-6400 (plus H1 and H2 equivalent to ISO 12,800/25,600)
• 39-point AF system with 3D tracking
• 2016 pixel metering sensor
• Scene Recognition System aids metering + focus accuracy
• Twin SD card slots
• 3.0 inch 921k dot LCD screen
• New Live View/movie shooting switch
• Full-time AF in Live View/movie modes
• Up to 6fps continuous shooting
• Lockable shooting mode dial
• Built-in intervalometer
• Electronic virtual horizon
• Shutter tested to 150K actuations

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