Nikon D7000 Review: Should You Upgrade?

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By Charlise

Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000 Review

If you are reading this Nikon D7000 review, there is a very high chance that you already own a Nikon camera and are looking to upgrade to the Nikon D7000. If so, then let’s just cut to the chase: you’ll want to buy this camera as soon as you can. The rest of this review details the common threads in reviews from hundreds of people who have already bought and used the D7000 after upgrading from other Nikon cameras like the Nikon D40 and D90.


Amateur or Pro?


The Nikon D7000 is best-suited for the intermediate to professional photographer. The D7000 is really a beginner’s professional level. However, even amateur photographers will thoroughly enjoy this camera. Even with all the options, you can still point and click and walk away with incredible photos. If my parents could operate it quite easily, then anyone should be able to operate the camera with no trouble. If you are an amateur and want to take time to learn all the features, there is a learning curve, but with a bit of reading, practice and a happy trigger finger you’ll learn in no time. And the many extra features will be WELL worth the reward of learning. For more advanced and professional photographers, this camera is the best in its class and again, well worth the upgrade.


Key Differences


-Ergonomics - Out of hundreds of reviews, one of the most common features buyers of the D7000 raved about was how much they loved the metal alloy body. Photographers are loving the usability. They say the D7000 is very easy to use and operate. One review was even from a one-armed man who said he loved how easy the camera is to use.

-Higher ISO - The D7000 has a noticeably higher ISO than its counterparts. Again, most user reviews say one of the best differences is how much better the camera takes pictures in low light. According to users, pictures turn out much better in low light. The D7000 captures noticeably more detail and higher quality pictures.

-Higher resolution sensor and RAW - What this means is the D7000 captures much more detail in the pictures. Across the board in many types of pictures, from low light to motion to landscape and portraits, the D7000 consistently turns out much higher quality photos. Here, users are raving everywhere.

-Faster AutoFocus and 39-point system - All this means is that if you only have a split-second to take the picture, the camera will have much better odds of being ready and getting the picture in focus. Also, this means the camera is much better in locating and focusing in on the object of the picture.

-1080 HD Movies - The Nikon D90 shoots in 720. User reviews state that the movies turn out great under many circumstances, including movement.

-Twin SD card slots - Again, users love this function. The twin card slots allow memory cards for both movies and photos simultaneously.

-100% viewfinder as opposed to 96% for the D90


Summary:


The Nikon D7000 is a considerable upgrade from the D90 and anything beneath it. The D7000 takes much better pictures across the board with many different types of shots. It will leave your mouth watering with the photos it captures. Whether you are shooting underwater or in low light or any number of circumstances, the pictures the D7000 takes are well worth the upgrade.


According to most users who upgraded, you will want to buy this camera now. If you are at all considering an upgrade or you are just itching to find out more about the camer and you have the money for the Nikon D7000 price, it’s time to upgrade and add it to your repertoire. Don’t trust just this review. Trust the reviews of the hundreds of users who are ecstatic about their upgrade and have no regrets in their decision to buy. If I sound biased, I probably am. Having the types of pictures the D7000 consistently takes is well worth the upgrade.

Comments

tedcampbell2792 profile image

tedcampbell2792 15 months ago

Nice review, helpful information!

Charlise profile image

Charlise Hub Author 14 months ago

Thanks Ted!

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