D7000 > D90??

[tevo]

yes, i know that it is a signifigant upgrade, but is it worth the money?

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[rainking]

Upgrade from what? D90? I wouldn't. Don't get me wrong, D7000 is an amazing camera but so is the D90. I almost got the D90 but heard the D7000 was coming out so i waited for it. If you don't have a body yet, then I would get the D7000.

[tevo]

thank you very much for the advice!

i do not have either camera, and was asking if it was worth it to spend the extra money and get the D7000

what do you think?

[rainking]

Yes, very much so without a doubt.

[rainking]

Scroll down to the comparison.

Nikon D7000 Hands-on Preview: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review

[tevo]

alright thanks much!

how about the kit lens? 18-105 VR i believe...

would it be better to get the kit? or buy just the body and invest in a better lens such as a prime or a telephoto

[rainking]

Are you just starting out? If so, I would get the kit lens. It has a wide focal range. Otherwise, if you know what type of photography you are going to do, get the proper lens for that.

[tevo]

this will be the first serious camera that i have owned, however i have used many cameras similar to this. and i do not really have a specific area of things i will photograph, so yes i suppose the kit lens will do fine.


what about the D300s? i have read good things about this camera, and it shows up on the link you shot me earlier.. it is slightly more expensive then the D7000, is it a step up or not?

[rainking]

Nikon's D300s is their top DX camera. However, it's almost a 3 year old camera. The D7000 has newer technologies (better ISO, EXPEED 2 ect) and some will even argue that the D7000 is a better camera.

[tevo]

yes, upon reading the D7000 Hands on preview i can see some upgrades with the D7000. the price for the D7000 is a stretch as it is, so i dont think i would consider the D300s anyways. i see you have the D7000, are there any major things about it that i should look for? (issues, etc.)

[rainking]

yes, upon reading the D7000 Hands on preview i can see some upgrades with the D7000. the price for the D7000 is a stretch as it is, so i dont think i would consider the D300s anyways. i see you have the D7000, are there any major things about it that i should look for? (issues, etc.)

I have none. I love this camera. AF is amazing, very fast. I recently added a 50mm 1.8 prime lens and I'm amazed how sharp the images are. You won't be disappointed.

[tevo]

well that is good to hear! i remember reading that people were getting blurry images out of the viewfinder? which i suspect is because they neglected to adjust the diopter.. and some "professionals" were complaining that the images were not sharp enough. i held the camera in best buy, and it feels nice and solid, unlike the D90 which to me feels plasticy and hollow. i took a few test shots and they looked very sharp to me. is there a setting / adjustment for the camera to achieve the sharpest images?

[rainking]

Sharpness usually comes from the lens you are using, proper exposure and nailing the focus.

[tevo]

does the ISO have any relation to the sharpness of the image?

[rainking]

Not typically but high ISO can create noise and take away from sharpness. Or if you are shooting where the camera picks the shutter speed, if your ISO is too low, the camera will pick a slower shutter speed which can create blur. The D7000 has very usable images at 6400 ISO which is pretty impressive.