Review of Nikon D7000

When I think of mid-to-high-end dSLRs, my mind gets confused. I don’t want a camera that is packed with various whizzy new features, insane burst rates, or bold redesigns. Recently I got my hand over the Nikon D7000 and it was close enough to deliver the photographic tinglies in my expected way. It is definitely not the best camera for everyone; also it is best at doing everything. However, this latest dSLR has a unique combination of feature set, design, photo quality and performance at a price that is hard to beat.

Nikon D7000 has entered the market as a huge competition for the Olympus E5, Canon EOS 60D and 7D and Pentax K-7. The camera has a rigid shape and is packed with 16.2 mega pixels digital leviathan. The digital SLR has extended its mid-range appeal through its magnesium alloy body, which is dust sealed and moisture resistant. The camera features twin media card slots; hence there would be lesser chances of ‘weekend warriors’ for those who get caught due to shortage of storage.

Nikon D7000 is available for less than £1,000 (without any lenses) and is the only option for Canon. However, remember that it isn’t an impulse purchase and will be viewed enviously by those who are outgrowing from their beginner’s dSLR and want to trade upwards. Also, if you have a limited budget and planning to buy Nikon D7000, then we would suggest spending £250 extra and purchasing a kit that includes an 18mm to 105mm zoom that is equipped with Vibration Reduction (VR).

Nikon D7000 boosts a 16.2 million pixels effective resolution, which is derived from a Nikon DX format CMOS sensor. The photo quality of this dSLR is first rate, and in spite of the increase in resolution it stands up proudly against most of its competitors. You can clean up the JPEG photos of the dSLR through only ISO 800, while they remain good via ISO 1,600. If you use ISO 3,200, the shadow details in the photograph get pretty noisy.

Nikon D7000 provides solid and consistent exposure and metering. The dSLR reproduces proper colors and pushes saturation in its default Standard Picture Control; however it doesn’t show the wholesale color shifts that are seen in lower-end models. On the other hand, the Neutral setting drives the contrast to such a point that the shadow detail is lost.

Nikon D7000 is an excellent performance in its segment. It is provided with a great viewfinder. It can control locations and operations that are streamlined over its predecessors. It is shipped with double SDXC compatible card slots. The latest Nikon D7000 doesn’t have a 1080/30p video record option. Nikon D7000 is an excellent dSLR especially for Nikon professionals and experienced shooters who are looking for comparatively cheap options. The camera delivers on most of the counts, which includes best shooting design by the company.