One more question... nikon d7000 or d700?

Reyna · Apr 12, 2011

i know this has probably been asked a ton on here so sorry if i'm repetitive! i just can't decide on my new camera. i'm deciding between the nikon d7000 or d700.

a few things that i want in my camera are better iso quality, fp-sync flash (which my d60 does not have at all), and more focus points (my d60 only has 2).

i just can't decide if a full frame camera is worth the extra money! i'm afraid if i go with the d7000, i will regret it in the future.

i would LOVE to hear some of your opinions!

thank you!!!

RockstarPhotography · Apr 12, 2011

I chose to purchase 2 d7000's instead of 1 d700. Be it appears I'm in the minority.

Reyna · Apr 12, 2011

can you tell me why?

RockstarPhotography · Apr 12, 2011

For me having a quality second body was a big decision. The 7000 is a great camera, and falls between the 300 and 7000 as far as performance. Your not getting a full frame camera with the 7000 though, which is not really that much of a concern to me. The 700 is schedualed for a replacement sometime later this year or early next year so IMO, prices may drop, the 7000 still being new may hold it's value better. But that's my opinion.

Here is a thread I posted about my purchase, some of the replies may be of concern to you

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/beyond-basics/240851-did-i-make-right-choice.html

Reyna · Apr 12, 2011

nobody really said why the full frame is so much better though? is the quality that much sharper on the 700 or is it just that the full frame that is so much better.... and why?!!

RockstarPhotography · Apr 12, 2011

Full Frame Sensor vs Crop Sensor – Which is Right For You?

Ginu · Apr 12, 2011

I think it would really depends on what the OP is looking in doing with his purchase. Unless there is a need for two bodies I would definitely go full frame, although the lens will also be pricier.
If the budget doesn't allow for a nice lens with a D700, then i would suggest a D7000 along with a good lens, maybe even a second hand pro lens 24-70 2.8 or something along those line. I think it all depends on shooting style and what the OP is into.

Judging by the lens used by the OP'd I would have to say a D7000 with a good pro/semi-pro lens will do him well, but I would still not knock the full frame body for two crop bodies unless needed.

Reyna what type of phtography are you into? What is your shooting style? What are you trying to achieve besides the better flash and two focus points on your D60?

thierry · Apr 12, 2011

if you can afford a d700.. just get a d7000 with some nice lens, maybe on really nice lens..

ghache · Apr 12, 2011

For me, i got the d7000 for realy cheap which was leaving me with alot more money for lens and studio gear.

i bought a tokina 12-24 F4, a sigma 70-200 2.8, a strap, 1 softbox and 2 new background with the left over money i had planned to spend. i am happy i did get the d7000 because for the photography i do the d700 was not giving me more.

mjhoward · Apr 12, 2011

If you are just barely able to afford the D700, then get the D7K. You are going to spend quite a bit more on lenses for the D700 to get the FOV's that you are used to with the 60D. BTW, FF has better low light because it has a larger sensor and larger pixels. The larger pixels can gather more light and are therefore more sensitive to light. FX also has a slightly shallower DOF at similar Aperture settings over DX.

inaka · Apr 12, 2011

Get the D7000 with a battery grip and spend the difference on glass.

ghache · Apr 12, 2011

mjhoward said:
If you are just barely able to afford the D700, then get the D7K. You are going to spend quite a bit more on lenses for the D700 to get the FOV's that you are used to with the 60D. BTW, FF has better low light because it has a larger sensor and larger pixels. The larger pixels can gather more light and are therefore more sensitive to light. FX also has a slightly shallower DOF at similar Aperture settings over DX.

I see that you are using alot of tokina lens.

is the tokina 16-50 and the 100 macro worth it? after buying the 12-24, i think the lens is totally worth the money. I was wondering about the other lens they have.

Ginu · Apr 12, 2011

Also we all know the D700 is due for a replacement which is supposed to be sometime in September now, however the price will reflect that replacement (guessing somewhere around the 3099 to 3499$ mark) and it will not be on sale as it is a new product. The shop closest to my house was selling the D700 for 2100$.

Go D7000 with a really nice pro lens or if you can swing it, the D700 is in my opinion a better camera if you can get a decent lens for it as well.

Reyna · Apr 12, 2011

ginu, $2100! that is a lot cheaper than anywhere i can find one!

thank you all for your help!

Ginu · Apr 12, 2011

Reyna said:
ginu, $2100! that is a lot cheaper than anywhere i can find one!

thank you all for your help!

I don't know if this makes any difference but I do live in Canada so our $ is slightly higher than the US $. Surprisingly quite a few stores around Vancouver have them in stock from 2100-2250$. I just wish I had the cash so I can finally convert to FX.