Is the d7000 really that good?

[rateeg]

i guess d90 is better if the photographer is that damn good.
d7000 sucks if the photographer sucks.

 

[Light Artisan]

If the photographer sucks, it doesn't matter what they have in their hands.

 

[rateeg]

you're getting me, bro

 

[flatflip]

I am ready to upgrade my D40. I've done some homework and I don't think the D7000 is worth $500 more than the D90. I also think the D90 will go down in the next few months after the D7000 becomes more readily available. I would love to proudly say, I have a D90.

I ordered my D7000 today.

 

[flea77]

Also being the owner of a D90 and D7000, and having used a D300s quite a bit, here is how I see things:

The D7000 is superior to my D90 in every way possible. How superior? I don't think most people should ditch their D90 and rush to buy a D7000 unless you need another stop of light and already have fast glass, or unless you need a faster and more accurate autofocus system, or unless you need some weathersealing. To me, those are the three biggies and they may or may not mean anything to you.

Now against the D300s? Well since the D90 and D300s have the same sensor, and in most tests the D90 even has a slight edge in low light capabilities, the only reason I can possibly see to take the D300s over a D7000 is that the D300s has more FPS and is better weather sealed. If you need 2 more FPS get the D300s, or if you are planning on shooting in the pouring rain without any protection for your gear (which I think is stupid anyway). To 90% of the people using a D300s 2 more FPS will not make any difference. If you needed FPS that dang bad you would be shooting a D3 anyway.

I tend to agree with most of what Ken says about the D7000, it is an incredible little machine. For the money, I think it is probably the best out there right now. That, of course will change soon enough

One huge advantage is that it is driving the price of D90s down and they are still awesome little cameras. If you have a lesser camera and want to upgrade but don't need the features of the D7000, now is an excellent time to get a great deal on a D90.

Allan

 

[OrionsByte]

I have a D70 right now and I'm currently saving up for an upgrade. At this point, I think what I want to get is a D7000.

My chief reasons for upgrading from the D70 are:

• The D70 has a very small LCD screen compared to the most current generations of cameras. I still CHIMP a lot so sometimes I feel like the small screen keeps me from seeing things that I notice later on my computer.
• Far better low-light performance.
• Video. I'm a big fan of consolidated technology - so if I can carry one camera instead of a still camera and a video camera, but still accomplish either task at a moment's notice, that's a big selling point for me.

So the thing is, saving for the D7000 is going to take me at least until mid-summer. I could get a D90 a lot sooner than that, especially if I settle for a used one.

So I go back and forth a lot. The D90 will meet all my main reasons for upgrading, though from what I understand the video capabilities of the D7000 are far superior, so that's one possible caveat. But I also figure, if I'm going to invest in a new body, it might as well be one that I don't "have to" upgrade again for a long time.

This thread has been helpful though - does anyone have any additional opinions that might help me out?

 

[DecadentDashes]

For those who are wondering..a Nikon grip for the d7000 can be purchased from Adorama.

27013 Nikon MB-D11, Multi-Power Battery Pack for D7000 Digital Camera

 

[Mark Saint]

DecadentDashes,
- 240$?!!! haha, no thanks )

 

[o hey tyler]

DecadentDashes,
- 240$?!!! haha, no thanks )

That's pretty run of the mill for Name Brand battery grips, especially for new cameras. I think the used Canon Grip I got for my 5D was ~$180 or 190.

 

[sierramister]

Consider that most likely, the D400 is going to have the same sensor as the D7K. The D7K is amazing! The other thing to consider: two D7K batteries will beat out 4 D90 batteries, so you will save yourself $140 in batteries alone.

 

[Ken Rockwell Fan]

If the D7000 had the same finder as the D2H and D2X it would dang near be perfect.

 

[cfusionpm]

DecadentDashes,
- 240$?!!! haha, no thanks )

That's pretty run of the mill for Name Brand battery grips, especially for new cameras. I think the used Canon Grip I got for my 5D was ~$180 or 190.

Are there decent third party options for Nikon? I have two Adorama Flashpoint grips for my 50D and 7D. Both work great and were 50-70$ a piece.

 

[Stradawhovious]

Are there decent third party options for Nikon? I have two Adorama Flashpoint grips for my 50D and 7D. Both work great and were 50-70$ a piece.

Not for the D7000.

Yet.

When it happens, Im all over it.

 

[o hey tyler]

DecadentDashes,
- 240$?!!! haha, no thanks )

That's pretty run of the mill for Name Brand battery grips, especially for new cameras. I think the used Canon Grip I got for my 5D was ~$180 or 190.

Are there decent third party options for Nikon? I have two Adorama Flashpoint grips for my 50D and 7D. Both work great and were 50-70$ a piece.

I'm sure there are, I had an Opteka for my T1i that worked fine and it was roughly 80 bucks and came with a few batteries. I got the Canon brand grip because I kind of like the soft touch shutter, and I knew it was a solid battery grip.

Edit: Guess not for the D7000, but for other Nikons lawlz.

 

[ghache]

I have the grip for the d7000 and it worth every penny. the only freaking things that bug me is the need to remove the grip to use 2 battery. BUT, I got the camera the 23 of december. 2 shoot so far, alot of testing pictures. around 800-900 pictures taken, and stil has more than 3/4 of the battery left. I will run that thing on 1 battery and change it as needed.