Nikon D7000 VS. Canon 7D

[TonysTouch]

From what I hear, Canon has more video orientated lenses.

 

[prodigy2k7]

Oh an the 60d has Tilty screen and better audio options.

 

[mjhoward]

The Canon 7D is a prosumer grade camera, while the Nikon D7000 is Nikon's best entry-level camera.

Says you. I know you keep arguing that based on Nikon's past naming scheme's this should be classified as entry level, but EVERTHING else about the body says prosumer. Funny enough, DxOMark, a Nikon PARTNER has the D7000 listed as "Semi-Pro DSLR", the same category as the 7D.

 

[fjrabon]

The Canon 7D is a prosumer grade camera, while the Nikon D7000 is Nikon's best entry-level camera.

Says you. I know you keep arguing that based on Nikon's past naming scheme's this should be classified as entry level, but EVERTHING else about the body says prosumer. Funny enough, DxOMark, a Nikon PARTNER has the D7000 listed as "Semi-Pro DSLR", the same category as the 7D.

yeah, this is especially brought home by the fact that Nikon hasn't really updated it's 'prosumer' crop frame line any time recently. The D7000 is arguable just as good, if not better, than any other Nikon crop frame offering. You can argue the D300 'feels' more pro like, but even that's somewhat a matter of opinion, and the D7000's sensor is inarguably better.

 

[sovietdoc]

I think the 60D is better for video. Check it out. From canon.

For that matter t4i is better for video than 60D

 

[Dao]

I believe t4i is the only Canon DSLR at this point support the newer STM lens which offers smooth and silent continuous autofocus while capturing video when equipped with a STM lens. I am sure any newer EOS digital bodies release in the near future should have that as well.

 

[prodigy2k7]

Ya I forgot About the new lenses. And the t4i capabilities.

 

[PhotoWrangler]

The Canon 7D is a prosumer grade camera, while the Nikon D7000 is Nikon's best entry-level camera.

Says you. I know you keep arguing that based on Nikon's past naming scheme's this should be classified as entry level, but EVERTHING else about the body says prosumer. Funny enough, DxOMark, a Nikon PARTNER has the D7000 listed as "Semi-Pro DSLR", the same category as the 7D.

yeah, this is especially brought home by the fact that Nikon hasn't really updated it's 'prosumer' crop frame line any time recently. The D7000 is arguable just as good, if not better, than any other Nikon crop frame offering. You can argue the D300 'feels' more pro like, but even that's somewhat a matter of opinion, and the D7000's sensor is inarguably better.

I love the "entry level" vs "pro-sumer" vs "pro" argument. My first and only DSLR for the last 4 years has been a "pro-sumer" D90. I shot it along side my studio partner who went from a D200, to a D300, to a D700, and most recently to a D800 a few months ago. Obviously the D800 gained significant ground on the D90, but up until then I was able to produce photographs that were just as good (and sometimes better) than her "Pro" bodies. I just got the D7000 in last week and I'm learning its in's and out's, but its definitely a nice little setup, and a nice upgrade from the D90. And at only 16 pixels shy of the D4's resolution on the short side (4928x3280 vs 4928x3264), I'll use the $5,000 savings and buy some good glass - 300mm 2.8 anyone?? (not that I have $5k, but you know, wishful thinking.) All those D4 bells and whistles just complicate things anyway....