D7000 Price hike?

JDawggie · Jan 7, 2012

Hi All -- I am looking to upgrade from my D3100 to a bigger-bodied (D90, D5100 or D7000 --I find the 3100 body to be too small in my hands). I am leaning toward the D7000, but when I started to look online, the body-only was selling selling for upwards of $1299 and higher versus the ~$1099 earlier this year!! :er: Does anyone have any up-to-date info about the D7000 price spike? I presume it is due to limited supply (flooding). I am wondering if Nikon is planning to temporarily raise (until inventory is restocked from holidays and flood)? Any info would be much appreciatted.

Many thanks,
Jared

KmH · Jan 7, 2012

Welcome to the free market economy, where supply and demand effect prices.

You bet the floods have something to do with the price.

480sparky · Jan 7, 2012

Nikon's website says 1199.95.

JDawggie · Jan 7, 2012

Thanks -- Yeah I figured it was the floods.... just wondering when supplies will be back to "norm". I think the Nikon Website has the suggested retail.

Netskimmer · Jan 7, 2012

You can still get some good deals on them used. There are a few for sale in the buy/sell forum on this site. Here is one for $999 + shipping:

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/buy-sell/268211-fs-nikon-d7000-almost-new.html

I don't know the seller, I just happened to see the thread.

SunnyHours · Jan 7, 2012

I was just gonna post it here, but you beat me to it

Dillard · Jan 7, 2012

I just bought a refurbished d7000 from Ritz camera for $999....but beware, they have the WORST customer service ever. I have never talked to a corporate lady that was as rude as the one I spoke with.

sleist · Jan 8, 2012

DX camera production has already resumed in a new factory. If you can wait for the post-holiday supplies to be restocked, you won't be price gouged.
Full capacity was expected at the new factory by March 2012.

JDawggie · Jan 8, 2012

Great --- sounds like I will need to wait a few months -- Thanks all.

Jared

japjoe7 · Jan 8, 2012

FFFF...I've been waiting and watching every day on B&H and Amazon for the D7000 kit to be in stock, I don't want to wait till friggin March but I also don't want to pay hundreds of dollars more now. I'm usually patient but after waiting 3 weeks now I want my camera already! :x

matthewo · Jan 8, 2012

i also did, with the 3% off code got it to $969 shipped. considering the d5100 with kit lens used is going for $700 on ebay right now. i figure not a bad upgrade for the price...

Dillard said:
I just bought a refurbished d7000 from Ritz camera for $999....but beware, they have the WORST customer service ever. I have never talked to a corporate lady that was as rude as the one I spoke with.

2WheelPhoto · Jan 8, 2012

Get a used one. I sold my D7000 for $1000 a while back. I see them for $900 around FL now with low shutter clicks.

Kerbouchard · Jan 8, 2012

You can get a used D90 for around $650...IMO, it's a much better value and would give you some room to buy a flash and a nice lens. For me, the d7000 is just not worth it's hype and it's an upgrade I skipped. I decided the d700 was a better fit and am happy I went that route. In any case, the D90 is still a great camera.

MarkCSmith · Jan 8, 2012

Kerbouchard said:
You can get a used D90 for around $650...IMO, it's a much better value and would give you some room to buy a flash and a nice lens. For me, the d7000 is just not worth it's hype and it's an upgrade I skipped. I decided the d700 was a better fit and am happy I went that route. In any case, the D90 is still a great camera.

Agreed. If the only reason (or even just the primary reason) you're upgrading is because you want a beefier body. Go with the D90.