Any reason NOT to go with D7000?

[macpro88]

It's a shame that everything has such a hefty price tag. I say this because I think something like the 12-24mm or 24-70mm would be ideal for what you're looking for.

yeah, those lens would be perfect, if I had a million bucks... all well, the only thing I can do is save save save for those trinity lens, hopefully one day

 

[DiskoJoe]

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!!!!

There are plenty of reason not to go with it. For one you cuold get a camera with the same sensor in it for a lot less. The sony a55 and a580 both have the same sensor and are just as good as the d7000 and cost $500. Thats an extra lens that you could buy or you could upgrade to a better lens. I would do this if you are jumping ship to another brand.

The kit lens is ****. Get a sigma 17-50 f2.8 or at least a tammy 17-50 f2.8. Sony also makes a 16-50mm f2.8 ssm that works ldeally with their live view system but I prefer sigma lenses. Nikon does not have cheaper glass either. usually nikon glass costs more then other brands.

 

[bhop]

There are plenty of reason not to go with it. For one you cuold get a camera with the same sensor in it for a lot less. The sony a55 and a580 both have the same sensor and are just as good as the d7000 and cost $500. Thats an extra lens that you could buy or you could upgrade to a better lens. I would do this if you are jumping ship to another brand.

There are more reasons than just sensor to choose a camera.. for example. The a55 doesn't have an optical viewfinder, only evf. Some people might not care, but to me that makes it a worthless camera. I can't comment on the a580, don't know much about it.

Personally, I wouldn't go with Sony because I hate the way they make you buy their brand, or at least a special version, of any accessory you might need. You can't just use standardized stuff.

 

[prodigy2k7]

There are more reasons than just sensor to choose a camera.. for example. The a55 doesn't have an optical viewfinder, only evf. Some people might not care, but to me that makes it a worthless camera. I can't comment on the a580, don't know much about it.

Personally, I wouldn't go with Sony because I hate the way they make you buy their brand, or at least a special version, of any accessory you might need. You can't just use standardized stuff.

I Agree. Optical viewfinder forever!!! Until the electronic ones are so good you can't tell the difference anyway.

I was never a fan of the Sony cameras. Never liked the feeling in my hands. And just everything about then ugh.

 

[DiskoJoe]

There are plenty of reason not to go with it. For one you cuold get a camera with the same sensor in it for a lot less. The sony a55 and a580 both have the same sensor and are just as good as the d7000 and cost $500. Thats an extra lens that you could buy or you could upgrade to a better lens. I would do this if you are jumping ship to another brand.

There are more reasons than just sensor to choose a camera.. for example. The a55 doesn't have an optical viewfinder, only evf. Some people might not care, but to me that makes it a worthless camera. I can't comment on the a580, don't know much about it.

Personally, I wouldn't go with Sony because I hate the way they make you buy their brand, or at least a special version, of any accessory you might need. You can't just use standardized stuff.

My 580 has a nice optical view finder and live view with an awesome live focus check system. Its actually really nice. Better then I was expecting from Sony. You have a point about accessories, specifically flash. You have to buy sony flash units for best with the camera when using on camera. But you can always get radio triggers and use any type of flash manually. Also to get the best use of the video capabilities you do have to have a Sony sam or ssm lenses which tend to cost more the Sigma lenses I prefer and dont really offer any better image quality imo. But the prices are good and you get a lot for your buck. Alpha 580 kit with 18-55 $850; D7000 kit with 18-105 $1450. You can get a lot of lens with an extra $600 in your budget.

 

[macpro88]

I think I've got my mind set on the D7000, I think it will be a great camera to learn a lot from and grow into, it will push me to learn more, and that's what I want. We shall put Full Frame ownership goal in 2 yrs, maybe sooner lol

Now, the lens is what I'm really debating on now.

I was thinking of skipping the kit lens, and just getting the 10-24mm f/3.5, and maybe a month later (after my birthday money comes in ) I'll pick up the Sigma 50mm.

I think the 10-24 will be a good starter lens, nice wide angle which is what I'm looking for and should give me plenty of room to play around with and really push me to learn more.

Body and the two lens will put me just under my $3,000 budget, so I'll hold off on the second lens for a bit, probably hold off on the 50mm.

 

[DiskoJoe]

Sigma Outlet | sigmaphoto.com

They have the sony version of the 10-20 f3.5 on sale for $489 right now. 50mm f2.8 macro for $279.

 

[TCampbell]

The 7D has several features optimized for high-speed shooting... action shots, wild-life, sports, etc. But this assumes that you want the camera for this particular type of shooting. It has a 19 point AF system and all 19 points are cross-type. It also uses CF cards rather than SD cards (CF cards have a much faster transfer speed) and it shoots at 8 frames per second.

That's great *if* this is the type of shooting you plan to do. I virtually never engage the continuous shooting mode on my cameras. I always get this puzzled look on my face when people start comparing frames per second speeds UNLESS the person asking needs it for sports or nature photography (wildlife in action) or something that would justify using continuous burst mode when shooting.

Apart from that, the 7D has a full magnesium alloy (metal) body. The D7K has a hybrid body (part magnesium alloy & part polycarbonate (plastic)). If you wanted an even lighter body you could go with a Canon 60D, which is also weather sealed and has a 9 point AF system with all 9 points being cross-type ... it would be cheaper than the Nikon. The 60D is liked by those who do video... it has a few advantages in that area ... "if" you're into video.

Otherwise, all of these cameras are going to be impressive and there's no "wrong" choice. It's not like one of these cameras is going to ruin your photography. In the end, you need a body which is good enough to support your needs, but then YOU need the skills to create the shots.

If you were doing some specialty photography then there might be features of one that give it an edge over the others. They both have a good assortment of lenses. Nikon technically has a couple more lenses overall, but many of Nikon's lenses are redundant (e.g. they'll have an "AF" version as well as an "AF-S" version of the same focal length and ratio) whereas Canon has more unique (non-redundant) lenses. We could quibble of one brand having a lens that the other brand lacks, but that goes both ways.

Hopefully you don't lose this next camera to your next GF. That could make dating VERY expensive.

 

[Nikon_Josh]

I think I've got my mind set on the D7000, I think it will be a great camera to learn a lot from and grow into, it will push me to learn more, and that's what I want. We shall put Full Frame ownership goal in 2 yrs, maybe sooner lol

Now, the lens is what I'm really debating on now.

I was thinking of skipping the kit lens, and just getting the 10-24mm f/3.5, and maybe a month later (after my birthday money comes in ) I'll pick up the Sigma 50mm.

I think the 10-24 will be a good starter lens, nice wide angle which is what I'm looking for and should give me plenty of room to play around with and really push me to learn more.

Body and the two lens will put me just under my $3,000 budget, so I'll hold off on the second lens for a bit, probably hold off on the 50mm.

Good choice!! Sounds like an amazing combo to begin with, you won't regret the Sigma 50mm. And don't worry about going full frame, just enjoy the D7000 for now.

UWA is a great choice, specially if you go for the Sigma 10-20. Great lens!

You must though read these articles before getting an UWA.. they are difficult lens to use well! They require a learning curve. When I first got mine, I got loads of rubbish photographs simply because I didn't know how to use it.

How to Use Ultra-Wide Lenses

Using Wide Angle Lenses - Cambridge in Colour

 

[macpro88]

Hopefully you don't lose this next camera to your next GF. That could making dating VERY expensive.

Ahaha, don't worry, I won't. Huge lesson learned overall from the whole thing and will NOT make the same mistake twice in this area of life lol. And the only reason I lost it was because she paid for it lol, plus, I kept the diamond, which never looses value, so I think I made out anyways.

Also, thank you for your input, appreciate it.

Good choice!! Sounds like an amazing combo to begin with, you won't regret the Sigma 50mm. And don't worry about going full frame, just enjoy the D7000 for now.

UWA is a great choice, specially if you go for the Sigma 10-20. Great lens!

You must though read these articles before getting an UWA.. they are difficult lens to use well! They require a learning curve. When I first got mine, I got loads of rubbish photographs simply because I didn't know how to use it.

How to Use Ultra-Wide Lenses

Using Wide Angle Lenses - Cambridge in Colour

The only reason I guess I would go FF is if I make a profession out of it I guess. Who knows where the next two-five years will take me!

And thanks for the articles, bookmarked. Learning curve will be conquered quickly

Can't wait to get this stuff ordered, only thing is... no local stores have any of my stuff in stock... waiting on shipping sucks...



Again, thanks to everyone, I feel like I'm no longer blindly adding things to a shopping cart and just buying away. I feel way more confident in my purchase now. You are all awesome!

 

[macpro88]

Wellll........... So I ended up with the...


Canon 7D....


Best Buy is the only store in my area selling DSLRs. They had the D7000 and 7D and I played with both for about an hour lol. I felt more comfortable with the 7D, probably cause I've shot with Canon before and everything just seemed more familiar. I would not have minded getting to know a new camera, but I felt myself getting a bit frustrated with the D7000 and knew it was continue to do so for some time till I got used to it...

Also, they didn't have any D7000 in stock, I could take home a 7D that day, so I did... and it was on sale at my store for $1,500 with kit lens, and of course Best Buy's 18 months.

Played around with it yesterday, felt really good about it, can't wait to get to know this camera more!

Thanks again guys for your help and guidance, and sorry to the Nikon fans if I disappointed you

Next purchase will probably bet the Sigma 50mm.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

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.

Thanks for this, I saw the DigitalRev Video Review of the "Fast 50's" and they did say they preferred the Sigma over the others. I'll have to check that out.

I bought the sigma 50 and it rocks. Only non-Nikon lens I cared to consider.

 

[Patriot]

The D7K is a great choice to have. I find the duel card slots useful when shooting a lot of photos. If you do get it you might want to invest in the battery grip too, it also comes it handy when shooting vertical and extra battery life. I will be keeping my camera for years to come until it just dies, other than that I'll just keep getting it re-serviced.

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[Nikon_Josh]

Wellll........... So I ended up with the...


Canon 7D....


Best Buy is the only store in my area selling DSLRs. They had the D7000 and 7D and I played with both for about an hour lol. I felt more comfortable with the 7D, probably cause I've shot with Canon before and everything just seemed more familiar. I would not have minded getting to know a new camera, but I felt myself getting a bit frustrated with the D7000 and knew it was continue to do so for some time till I got used to it...

Also, they didn't have any D7000 in stock, I could take home a 7D that day, so I did... and it was on sale at my store for $1,500 with kit lens, and of course Best Buy's 18 months.

Played around with it yesterday, felt really good about it, can't wait to get to know this camera more!

Thanks again guys for your help and guidance, and sorry to the Nikon fans if I disappointed you

Next purchase will probably bet the Sigma 50mm.

The Canon 7D is a fine fine camera and one you will enjoy immensely, I even considered getting one myself when I had a Nikon D40. It was the only camera Canon had that may of swayed me away from Nikon, great build quality and amazing features. It seems to have all you could need in a camera apart from a full frame sensor! I am sure you will be very happy with it.

The only issue that scared me away from it was the shadow banding issue which Canon still seem to not be eliminating, but then again I mainly shoot scenes with high dynamic range so to me the banding issue was an issue. If this is not the sort of photography you do then you will face no problem or you can simply bracket three shots to get an HDR image.

 

[macpro88]

The Canon 7D is a fine fine camera and one you will enjoy immensely, I even considered getting one myself when I had a Nikon D40. It was the only camera Canon had that may of swayed me away from Nikon, great build quality and amazing features. It seems to have all you could need in a camera apart from a full frame sensor! I am sure you will be very happy with it.

The only issue that scared me away from it was the shadow banding issue which Canon still seem to not be eliminating, but then again I mainly shoot scenes with high dynamic range so to me the banding issue was an issue. If this is not the sort of photography you do then you will face no problem or you can simply bracket three shots to get an HDR image.

I shot about 200 frames yesterday after I got home lol, just messing around with it, nothing serious. I am going to really enjoy shooting again, and glad I picked up a camera I can learn from and grow into. I'll do a little bit of scene shooting so we shall see how that goes, and I have been loving the HDR images, seems to be the "cool thing on the block" to do now haha

I'm still trying to figure out what my favorite type of photography is, so I'll be all over I'm sure lol