Any reason NOT to go with D7000?

[jaomul]

There is also the Pentax k5. It has a great spec, built well and has IS built in. A lot to like

 

[Nikon_Josh]

I love it when you post this portrait photo!

 

[nickzou]

The real question is... any reason TO go with the D7000.

 

[jaomul]

The real question is... any reason TO go with the D7000.

Because for the price its one of the best options currently available

 

[djacobox372]

Ok, so I've been looking at reviews and doing my research, but I really think I need a communities' opinion.This will be my 2nd DSLR, started with a T2i, loved it, but lost it to the ex-gf (don't ask lol).Any reason to NOT go with the Nikon D7000? This is what I am really set on right now. I have an overall budget of $3,000-3,500.I've looked at the 7D, 60D, D5100 and D3200, and the D7000 just really seems to stand out. And am I (somewhat) correct in saying Nikon has better glass for slightly cheaper?I will be primarily shooting landscape, nature (flowers etc...) and a good balance of urban with some people as well and maybe, maybe portraits.D7000 just seems like a great overall body. Also, any reason to NOT go with the kit lens? Or skip to something a little nicer? Also, with a crop factor should I go with a 35mm or 50mm prime lens?Thoughts from the pros?Thanks all!!!!

slightly cheaper lol... nikon costs WAAAAAY more than canon. The nikon trinity is over $1000 more than the canon trinity, having said that, canon does not have a 14-24 2.8 and may reviews state that nikon glass is of better quality. But when you get to the higher end 2.8 zooms, you are pretty much nitpicking quality issues. There are quite a few reasons to go with nikon over canon but price is definately not one of them. The only way you can look at price is if you compare the bodies, nikon bodies are cheaper than canon.

When u compare new lenses canon is less expensive, howeve nikon has never changed its mount so you have a much larger selection of classic/used lenses with nikon which can save $$. My strategy was to buy the latest glass for my every day lenses and use older ais manual focus lenses for special purpose lenses (admitedly this is easier with full frame )

 

[greybeard36 9]

I don't think I would go with any Nikon other than a D4, D800, or D3200 right now. Everything else is due to be updated.

 

[mjhoward]

I don't think I would go with any Nikon other than a D4, D800, or D3200 right now. Everything else is due to be updated.

D7K and D5100 are due to be updated?

BTW, why are people still bringing up FF bodies when the OP has clearly stated that they aren't under consideration. Of the bodies the OP has actually shown interest, the 7D is the only one of them that probably will be updated soon since it is approaching 3 years old now. The D7000 is only 1.5 years old and still selling out and the D5100 is only a year old.

 

[rgregory1965]

I like the D7000 because it was what I could afford...It was and still is the best bang for the buck.....

Alot of FF snoots will come on telling you what a POS the D7000 is......its just the way things work......someday I will have one of the Big fancy ol'mighty FF cameras too....but I will always cherish my D7000 as it was my first.

There just jealous that I can get 300mm from my 70-200 and they have to buy a 250.00 tele converter....LOL :lmao:

 

[chuasam]

Sweet, thanks for the continued input everyone! Now, next question I guess, where is the best place to buy a DSLR? I have no issues waiting for shipping from ordering online.

go to a store...a camera store and buy it there

 

[macpro88]

Full Frame bodies are out of the question, too expensive for my budget, would I love one? Who the heck wouldn't!

So I now have it leveled down to entry level and prosumer (the line of cameras before full frame right?).

I had a T2i since it came out, loved it, but I want something than I can learn a lot more from and grow into and not out of.

Of these models in the top tier before going FF, the D7000 seems to be the newest of them all, as stated, the 7D has been out for 3 yrs now and is closer to an upgrade than anything else.

And for its specs, the D7000 also makes sense when on a budget.



Any reason to go with the 7D or even the 60D over the D7000 right now?



Thanks for the continued input here guys. Helping me out quite a bit.

 

[mjhoward]

Any reason to go with the 7D or even the 60D over the D7000 right now?

Unless you have some high dollar glass and/or flash units that are Canon specific, then No. I've got a D7K and use the 7D on a near daily basis and have used the 50D (very similar to 60D) for a couple years prior to getting the 7D and I would take the D7K for everything other than perhaps video and anything that absolutely required 8FPS full res. I don't need that kind of frame rate (6fps is more than I'll ever use) and I'm also not that into shooting video. I have used the D7K video feature for a couple of walkthrough's and macro work and for most people, the video on the D7K will be more than adequate. The Canon video does have the option for 60fps and even on 24 and 30 fps, the video playback is smoother so if your primary use is for video, get a ̶7̶D̶ video camera. I suppose one other reason for possibly choosing the 7D over the D7000 would be if you plan to invest heavily into macro work and lust after the unique MP-E 65mm lens that only Canon has. For everything else, I much prefer the D7000. The ergonomics, to me, are much better on the D7K, the sensor is much better, the focusing system is very comparable to the 7D (no clear winner in my experience), the flash and metering system is better on the D7K, only one lens mount (F-Mount) since 1959 vs 2 different current lens mounts on the Canon (EF, EF-s), and dual SD-card slots to name a few things.

 

[jaggedlens]

I own the D7000 and I love it. I mainly use it for shooting real estate photography and virtual tours but if you are going to buy a Nikon body make sure to go with the 50mm 1.4g. I can't say enough about this lens. For portrait photography it is the best lens around IMO. But if you want to save a couple of hundred bucks go for the 1.4d. Older but still an amazing lens. Also, if you can afford it, go for the 70-200mm...i've only shot with it on two occasions...all i can say is wow.

 

[macpro88]

Any reason to go with the 7D or even the 60D over the D7000 right now?

Unless you have some high dollar glass and/or flash units that are Canon specific, then No. I've got a D7K and use the 7D on a near daily basis and have used the 50D (very similar to 60D) for a couple years prior to getting the 7D and I would take the D7K for everything other than perhaps video and anything that absolutely required 8FPS full res. I don't need that kind of frame rate (6fps is more than I'll ever use) and I'm also not that into shooting video. I have used the D7K video feature for a couple of walkthrough's and macro work and for most people, the video on the D7K will be more than adequate. The Canon video does have the option for 60fps and even on 24 and 30 fps, the video playback is smoother so if your primary use is for video, get a ̶7̶D̶ video camera. I suppose one other reason for possibly choosing the 7D over the D7000 would be if you plan to invest heavily into macro work and lust after the unique MP-E 65mm lens that only Canon has. For everything else, I much prefer the D7000. The ergonomics, to me, are much better on the D7K, the sensor is much better, the focusing system is very comparable to the 7D (no clear winner in my experience), the flash and metering system is better on the D7K, only one lens mount (F-Mount) since 1959 vs 2 different current lens mounts on the Canon (EF, EF-s), and dual SD-card slots to name a few things.

Awesome, thank you for your input, was hoping someone would jump in who has had experience with both. I've seen the D7000 vs 7D video on DigitalRev.com and both seem very comparable, but the D7000 is a few hundred dollars cheaper. I don't have a dire need for video, but having it will be nice, and if I get serious about video (not likely) I'll just get a video camera lol.

I own the D7000 and I love it. I mainly use it for shooting real estate photography and virtual tours but if you are going to buy a Nikon body make sure to go with the 50mm 1.4g. I can't say enough about this lens. For portrait photography it is the best lens around IMO. But if you want to save a couple of hundred bucks go for the 1.4d. Older but still an amazing lens. Also, if you can afford it, go for the 70-200mm...i've only shot with it on two occasions...all i can say is wow.

Awesome pics you got there. And speaking of the 50mm, with the crop sensor, its really close to about 85mm right? This isn't a pain when indoors or just taking pics of friends at gatherings? Any reason I should go with a 35mm instead to push it closer to an actual 50mm? I've heard a lot of good things about 50mm and ppl love them, just worried it won't actually get the same results with a crop sensor...

 

[zamanakhan]

Any reason to go with the 7D or even the 60D over the D7000 right now?

Unless you have some high dollar glass and/or flash units that are Canon specific, then No. I've got a D7K and use the 7D on a near daily basis and have used the 50D (very similar to 60D) for a couple years prior to getting the 7D and I would take the D7K for everything other than perhaps video and anything that absolutely required 8FPS full res. I don't need that kind of frame rate (6fps is more than I'll ever use) and I'm also not that into shooting video. I have used the D7K video feature for a couple of walkthrough's and macro work and for most people, the video on the D7K will be more than adequate. The Canon video does have the option for 60fps and even on 24 and 30 fps, the video playback is smoother so if your primary use is for video, get a ̶7̶D̶ video camera. I suppose one other reason for possibly choosing the 7D over the D7000 would be if you plan to invest heavily into macro work and lust after the unique MP-E 65mm lens that only Canon has. For everything else, I much prefer the D7000. The ergonomics, to me, are much better on the D7K, the sensor is much better, the focusing system is very comparable to the 7D (no clear winner in my experience), the flash and metering system is better on the D7K, only one lens mount (F-Mount) since 1959 vs 2 different current lens mounts on the Canon (EF, EF-s), and dual SD-card slots to name a few things.

Awesome, thank you for your input, was hoping someone would jump in who has had experience with both. I've seen the D7000 vs 7D video on DigitalRev.com and both seem very comparable, but the D7000 is a few hundred dollars cheaper. I don't have a dire need for video, but having it will be nice, and if I get serious about video (not likely) I'll just get a video camera lol.

I own the D7000 and I love it. I mainly use it for shooting real estate photography and virtual tours but if you are going to buy a Nikon body make sure to go with the 50mm 1.4g. I can't say enough about this lens. For portrait photography it is the best lens around IMO. But if you want to save a couple of hundred bucks go for the 1.4d. Older but still an amazing lens. Also, if you can afford it, go for the 70-200mm...i've only shot with it on two occasions...all i can say is wow.

Awesome pics you got there. And speaking of the 50mm, with the crop sensor, its really close to about 85mm right? This isn't a pain when indoors or just taking pics of friends at gatherings? Any reason I should go with a 35mm instead to push it closer to an actual 50mm? I've heard a lot of good things about 50mm and ppl love them, just worried it won't actually get the same results with a crop sensor...

If u get the kit go with the 50, if you don't get the kit lens get the 35. The two lenses are apples and oranges, and the comparison comes up often. Basically if you want a lens that sits on your camera most of the time , get the 35, if you want a camera that has shallow dof but less closer focus, get the 50

 

[Nikon_Josh]

Any reason to go with the 7D or even the 60D over the D7000 right now?

Unless you have some high dollar glass and/or flash units that are Canon specific, then No. I've got a D7K and use the 7D on a near daily basis and have used the 50D (very similar to 60D) for a couple years prior to getting the 7D and I would take the D7K for everything other than perhaps video and anything that absolutely required 8FPS full res. I don't need that kind of frame rate (6fps is more than I'll ever use) and I'm also not that into shooting video. I have used the D7K video feature for a couple of walkthrough's and macro work and for most people, the video on the D7K will be more than adequate. The Canon video does have the option for 60fps and even on 24 and 30 fps, the video playback is smoother so if your primary use is for video, get a ̶7̶D̶ video camera. I suppose one other reason for possibly choosing the 7D over the D7000 would be if you plan to invest heavily into macro work and lust after the unique MP-E 65mm lens that only Canon has. For everything else, I much prefer the D7000. The ergonomics, to me, are much better on the D7K, the sensor is much better, the focusing system is very comparable to the 7D (no clear winner in my experience), the flash and metering system is better on the D7K, only one lens mount (F-Mount) since 1959 vs 2 different current lens mounts on the Canon (EF, EF-s), and dual SD-card slots to name a few things.

Awesome, thank you for your input, was hoping someone would jump in who has had experience with both. I've seen the D7000 vs 7D video on DigitalRev.com and both seem very comparable, but the D7000 is a few hundred dollars cheaper. I don't have a dire need for video, but having it will be nice, and if I get serious about video (not likely) I'll just get a video camera lol.

I own the D7000 and I love it. I mainly use it for shooting real estate photography and virtual tours but if you are going to buy a Nikon body make sure to go with the 50mm 1.4g. I can't say enough about this lens. For portrait photography it is the best lens around IMO. But if you want to save a couple of hundred bucks go for the 1.4d. Older but still an amazing lens. Also, if you can afford it, go for the 70-200mm...i've only shot with it on two occasions...all i can say is wow.

Awesome pics you got there. And speaking of the 50mm, with the crop sensor, its really close to about 85mm right? This isn't a pain when indoors or just taking pics of friends at gatherings? Any reason I should go with a 35mm instead to push it closer to an actual 50mm? I've heard a lot of good things about 50mm and ppl love them, just worried it won't actually get the same results with a crop sensor...

One thing to warn of regarding the 50 1.4 AF-S though is the fact the Bokeh performance is mediocre which in my opinion rules it out for portrait work, I know some will disagree. But if you want people shots, the Sigma 50 1.4 is the superior choice.