Nikon D7000
Nikon D7000
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| Type |
Digital single-lens reflex |
| Sensor |
23.6 mm × 15.6 mm Nikon DX format RGB CMOS sensor, 1.5 × FOV crop |
| Maximum resolution |
4,928 × 3,264 (16.2 effective megapixels) |
| Lens |
Interchangeable, Nikon F-mount |
| Flash |
Built in Pop-up, Guide number 13m at ISO 100, Standard ISO hotshoe, Compatible with the Nikon Creative Lighting System, featuring commander mode for wireless setups |
| Shutter |
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter speed range |
30 s to 1/8000 s in 1/2 or 1/3 stops and Bulb, 1/250 s X-sync |
| Exposure metering |
TTL 3D Color Matrix Metering II metering with a 2,016 pixel RGB sensor |
| Exposure modes |
Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M), quiet (Q) |
| Metering modes |
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted and Spot |
| Focus areas |
39-area AF system, Multi-CAM 4800DX AF Sensor Module |
| Focus modes |
Instant single-servo (AF-S); continuous-servo (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); Full time AF (AF-F); manual (M) |
| Continuous shooting |
6 frame/s up to JPEG 100 frames |
| Viewfinder |
Optical 0.94× Pentaprism, 100% coverage |
| Flash bracketing |
2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV |
| Custom WB |
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Kelvin temperature, Preset |
| Rear LCD monitor |
3.0-inch 921,000 pixel (VGA x 3 colors) TFT-LCD |
| Storage |
Secure Digital, SDHC, SDXC compatible (Dual Slot) |
| Battery |
Nikon EN-EL15 Lithium-Ion battery |
| Weight |
Approx. 690 g (1.5 lb) without battery, 780 g (1.7 lb) with battery |
| Optional battery packs |
Nikon MB-D11 battery grip |
| Made in |
Thailand |
The Nikon D7000[1] is a 16.2 megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR) model announced by Nikon on September 15, 2010. It is a new class of camera placed between the professional D300S and the 'midrange' D90.[2][3][4][5] The D7000 offers numerous professional-style features over the D90, such as magnesium alloy body construction, weather and moisture sealing, a 2,016-segment color exposure meter, built-in timed interval exposure features, 39 rather than 11 focus points, dual SD memory card slots, virtual horizon (in live view and viewfinder) and compatibility with older non-CPU autofocus and manual-focus AI and AI-S Nikon F-mount lenses (including an electronic rangefinder with three-segment viewfinder manual focus indication) as well as tilt-shift PC-E lenses. Other built-in features are a wireless flash commander, 2 user customizable modes, full HD video with autofocus and mono audio (With support for an external stereo microphone), automatic correction of lateral chromatic aberration and support for GPS and WLAN.
In 2011, the D7000 has received four awards, the Red Dot product design, TIPA's "Best D-SLR Advanced" category, EISA's "European Advanced SLR Camera 2011-2012" and the CameraGP Japan 2011 Readers Award.[6][7][8][9]
Feature list
- Sony IMX071[10] 16.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, Nikon DX format.
- Nikon EXPEED 2 image processor.
- Full HD 1080p (at 24 frame/s) movie mode with auto-focus while filming, mono sound, and stereo external mic support. (30 frame/s or 25 frame/s or 24 frame/s when recording at 720p)
- Automatic correction of lateral chromatic aberration for JPEGs. Correction-data is additionally stored in RAW-files and can be used by Nikon Capture, View NX and some other RAW tools.
- Enhanced built-in RAW processing with extended Retouch menu for image processing without using a computer.
- Active D-Lighting and Active D-Lighting bracketing; also D-Lighting which can be applied to a JPEG using an Image Editing feature in Playback mode; Nikon Capture and View software include tools for applying D-Lighting to NEF format photos.
- 2 user customisable modes.
- Many WB options including WB Bracketing and 2 auto white balance modes, one of which maintainins warm lighting colours.
- 3-inch TFT LCD with 921,000-dot resolution (640x480 VGA) and 170-degree ultra-wide viewing angle with toughened glass screen.
- Live View shooting mode (activated with a dedicated lever).
- Continuous Drive up to 6 frames per second for 100 JPEG frames (but not necessarily all at the same frame rate).[11]
- Memory Buffer Capacity: Varies with image format, 10 image capacity in NEF (RAW) Lossless Compressed 14-bit format (Highest resolution available format) and can store up to 100 with JPEG.[12]
- 2,016-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System.
- 3D Tracking Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with 39 AF points, including 9 cross-type points.
- Face detection, Wide Area, Normal Area, and Subject Tracking autofocus options in live view mode.
- ISO sensitivity 100 to 6400 (up to 25600 with boost).
- Bracketing.
- Dual SD memory card slots with support for SDXC cards, UHS-I speed class, and Eye-Fi
- Weather-proofed Magnesium-alloy body
- Built-in Sensor cleaning system
- Support for optionalGPS unit direct connect.
- File formats: JPEG, NEF (Nikon's RAW, 12/14-bit also lossless compressed), MOV (H.264, PCM).
- EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery, Battery Life (shots per charge) approx. : 1,050 shots (CIPA).
- Lens compatibility: Nikkor F Mount, AF-S, AF-I, AF-D, Manual Nikkor AI/AIS (metering use built-in coupling on D7000)
Optional accessories
The Nikon D7000 has dozens of available accessories such as:[13]
- Third party radio (wireless) flash control triggers[28] are partly supporting i-TTL,[29][30] but do not support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS).[31][32] See reviews.[33][34]
- Tethered shooting with Nikon Camera Control Pro 2,[35] Adobe Lightroom 3 [36] or other partly free products including apps.[37][38][39]
- Other accessories from Nikon and third parties, including protective cases and bags, eyepiece adapters and correction lenses, and underwater housings.
Reception
Reviews
Since its release, the D7000 has received many reviews.[40][41] Many reviews have been favourable, with some commenting that the D7000 is a viable alternative to the more expensive D300S and an upgrade over the D90.[42][43][44] Digital Photography Review awarded the camera an overall score of 80%, praising its feature set and image quality.[43] The D7000 received 4 out of 5 stars and the Editor's choice award in CNET's review.[44]
DxO Labs awarded its sensor an overall score of 80%,[45] above much more expensive competitors.[46][47] The main points of criticism by reviewers are the small buffer (which limits the number of shots in burst mode especially when shooting RAW), and the tendency of the matrix meter to overexpose in bright light (but is easily corrected with exposure compensation).[48]
There are image comparisons with many cameras at all ISO speeds in JPEG[49] and RAW.[50]
User Response
The D7000 was very much anticipated by Nikon consumers. The hype around its release made it very hard to find during the first months it was on the market.[51][52] Supplies of this camera were also limited after the destruction of some Nikon manufacturing facilities in Thailand by the flooding in October 2011 discussed at Sony and Nikon DSLRs Face Delays in Wake of Thailand Floods http://www.steves-digicams.com/news/sony_and_nikon_dslrs_face_delays_in_wake_of_thailand_floods.html. Also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Thailand_floods
See also
References
- ^ "Nikon D7000". Nikon Corporation. September 15, 2010. http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/slr/d7000/index.htm.
- ^ Lai, Richard (September 15, 2010). Nikon D7000 DSLR hands-on. Engadget. Event occurs at 9 seconds. http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/nikon-d7000-dslr-hands-on/. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
- ^ Interview with Robert Cristina, Nikon Europe. September 22, 2010. Event occurs at 1 minute 6 seconds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcatrk70xRA. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
- ^ Britton, Barnaby (September 15, 2010). "Nikon D7000 Hands on Preview". Digital Photography Review. http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikond7000/. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
- ^ Grunin, Lori (September 15, 2010). "Nikon D7000: The midrange model to beat?". CNET. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20016377-1.html. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
- ^ "Four Nikon products receive the "red dot award: product design 2011" Nikon D7000, COOLPIX P7000, COOLPIX S1100pj, EDG 8x42" (Press release). Nikon Corporation. April 13, 2011. http://www.nikon.com/news/2011/0413_reddotaward_01.htm. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
- ^ "Best D-SLR Advanced: Nikon D7000". TIPA. http://www.tipa.com/english/award-details.php?iId=2755&sAward=Best+D-SLR+Advanced. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Nikon D7000 Wins the CameraGP2011 Readers Award" (Press release). Nikon Corporation. May 22, 2011. http://www.nikon.com/news/2011/0518_camera-gp-2011_01.htm. Retrieved 2011-05-22.
- ^ "European Advanced SLR Camera 2011-2012 - Nikon D7000". EISA. http://www.eisa.eu/awards/3/photo.html. Retrieved August 15, 2011.
- ^ "Teardown of the Nikon D7000 DSLR". Chipworks. January 20, 2011. http://www.chipworks.com/en/technical-competitive-analysis/resources/recent-teardowns/2011/01/teardown-of-the-nikon-d7000-dslr/. Retrieved 2011-02-24.
- ^ Lars Rehm; Barnaby Britton (December 1, 2010). "Nikon D7000 Review: 11. Overall Operation and Performance". Digital Photography Review. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond7000/page11.asp. Retrieved 2011-02-25.
- ^ Nikon D7000 SDHC Memory Speed Tests/ The Cultured Woman, LLC., February 25, 2011
- ^ "D7000 accessories". Nikon USA. http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Digital-SLR-Cameras/25468/D7000.html#tab-ProductDetail.ProductTabs.Accessories. Retrieved 2011-02-24.
- ^ Eye-Fi Wi-Fi network: how it works Eye-fi
- ^ PHOTTIX CLEON II Wired and Wireless shutter Phottix
- ^ Solmeta Geotaggers Solmeta
- ^ Dawn di-GPS Products Dawn
- ^ EasyTag GPS and Wireless Bluetooth Modules Easytag
- ^ Foolography Unleashed Bluetooth Geotagging Foolography
- ^ Gisteq PhotoTrackr Plus for Nikon DSLR (Bluetooth) Gisteq
- ^ Phottix Geo One GPS Phottix
- ^ Nikon DSLR GPS Smack Down Results Terrywhite
- ^ Review: Geotagging with Easytag GPS module (Nikon GP-1 compatible) Trick77
- ^ Review: blueSLR Wireless Camera Control & GPS Geotagging Terrywhite
- ^ Battery Packs Phottix
- ^ Product search: Nikon D7000 Battery grip Google
- ^ Flash Units Compatible with Nikon's CLS including Wireless Master Dpanswers
- ^ Radio Triggers for Flash and Camera Dpanswers
- ^ Knight For Nikon Flashgun I-TTL Trigger Pixel
- ^ Radio Transmitters, Receivers and Accessories Pocketwizard
- ^ The Nikon Creative Lighting System: Wireless, Remote, Through-the-Lens Metered (iTTL) Flash! Imaging Resource
- ^ Guide to Nikon TTL Flashes photo.net
- ^ Pixel Knight TR-331 and TR-332 TTL Radio Triggers Dpanswers
- ^ Pixel Knight TR-331 Review Part III Inside the Viewfinder
- ^ Camera Control Pro 2 Nikon
- ^ "Light Room 3 now supports tethered capture for Nikon D7000". Blog GlamourPhotography.co. http://glamourphotography.co/?p=4110. Retrieved 9-26-11.
- ^ Choosing Tethered Shooting Software for Nikon DSLR Cameras The Photo Geek
- ^ Tethered Shooting Sofortbild
- ^ Wiener, Sally (2009-12-02). "DSLR Camera Remote Lite". Pcworld.com. http://www.pcworld.com/appguide/app.html?id=96016&expand=false. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
- ^ Digitalcameratracker: Nikon D7000 reviews, ratings, sample photos Digitalcameratracker
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- ^ a b Grunin, Lori (November 30, 2010). "Nikon D7000 Review (body)". CNET. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/nikon-d7000-body/4505-6501_7-34180830.html#reviewPage1. Retrieved 2011-02-24.
- ^ "Tests and reviews for the camera Nikon D7000". DxO Labs. http://dxomark.com/index.php/en/Camera-Sensor/All-tested-sensors/Nikon/D7000. Retrieved 2011-03-11.
- ^ "DxOMark - Compare Sensors". DxO Labs. http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Camera-Sensor/Compare/Compare-sensors/(appareil1)/680%7C0/(appareil2)/619%7C0/(appareil3)/614%7C0/(onglet)/0/(brand)/Nikon/(brand2)/Canon/(brand3)/Nikon. Retrieved 2011-03-11.
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- ^ Imaging Resource Comparometer (needs Javascript enabled)
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