Nikon D7000 Review
November 15, 2010
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Mark Goldstein
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Specifications
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Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
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Picture AngleEffective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
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Effective Pixels16.2 million
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Sensor Size23.6 x 15.6mm
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Image Sensor FormatDX
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Image Sensor TypeCMOS
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Total Pixels16.9 million
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Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
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Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L) 4928 x 3264
(M) 3696 x 2448
(S) 2464 x 1632 -
File FormatNEF (RAW): lossless compressed or compressed 12 or 14 bit
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
MOV -
Picture ControlLandscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Nine User-customizable Settings
Portrait
Standard
Vivid -
Storage MediaSD
SDHC
SDXC -
Card Slot2 Secure Digital (SD)
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File SystemCompliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras -
ViewfinderEye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
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Viewfinder Frame Coverage100%Approx.
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Viewfinder Magnification0.95x Approx.
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Viewfinder Eyepoint19.5mm
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Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1m?¹
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Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF area brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
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Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
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Depth-of-field ControlYes
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Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible
Metering with AI lenses -
Compatible LensesType G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
AF-NIKKOR for F3AF not supported
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
PC Micro-NIKKOR does not support some functions
Non-CPU: Can be used in modes A and M; color matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data (AI lenses only)
Electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II -
Shutter typeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
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Fastest Shutter Speed1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV -
Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV -
Flash Sync SpeedUp to 1/250 sec.
Synchronizes with shutter at 1/320s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320s) -
Bulb Shutter SettingYes
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Shutter Release ModesSingle-frame [S] mode
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-5 frames per second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 6 frames per second
Live View [LV] mode
Self-timer mode -
Continuous Shooting OptionsDX-format
CH: Up to 6 frames per second
CL: Up to 5 frames per second -
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution6 frames per second
(CIPA guidelines) -
Self-timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
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Exposure Metering SystemTTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
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Metering Range0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F)
2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F) -
Exposure Meter CouplingCPU
AI -
Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto with flexible Program (P)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Auto
Auto (flash off)
Advanced Scene Modes
U1 (user setting 1)
U2 (user setting 2) -
Advanced Scene ModesPortrait
Landscape
Close-up
Sports
Night Portrait
Night Landscape
Party / Indoor
Beach / Snow
Child
Sunset
Dusk / Dawn
Pet Portrait
Candlelight
Blossom
Autumn Colors
Food
Silhouette
High Key
Low Key -
Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
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Exposure Bracketing2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
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Exposure LockYes
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Mirror Lock UpYes
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ISO SensitivityISO 100 - 6400
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600) -
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV -
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity6400 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV -
Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHI-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
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Expanded ISO Sensitivity OptionsHi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Hi-2 (ISO 25600 equivalent) -
Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
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High ISO Noise ReductionLow
Normal
High
Off -
D-Lighting Bracketing2 or 3 exposures
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Single-point AF ModeYes
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Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D-tracking)
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Auto-area AF ModeYes
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Autofocus SystemNikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
Finetuning
39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors)
AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1 ft. 8in.-9 ft. 10 in.) -
Focus LockAE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S) -
Focus ModesSingle-servo AF (AF-S)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
Face-Priority AF
Wide area
Normal area -
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points39
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Autofocus Sensitivity-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
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Built-in FlashYes
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Flash Bracketing2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
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Built-in Flash Distance39 (ISO 100) ft.
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Top FP High Speed SyncUp to 1/8000
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Flash Controli-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
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Flash Sync ModesFront-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync -
Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
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Accessory ShoeYes
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Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)CLS Supported
Built-in flash Commander Mode -
White BalanceAuto (2 types)
Incandescent
Fluorescent (7 types)
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Cloudy
Shade
Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored)
Auto (TTL white balance with 2,016-pixel RGB sensor)
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)
Seven manual modes with fine-tuning -
White Balance Bracketing2 or 3 exposures
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Live View ShootingYes
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MovieMovie with sound
HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps
HD 1,280×720 / 24 fps
HD 1,280×720 / 30 fps
VGA 640×424 / 30 fps -
Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, monaural
Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted -
Monitor Size3.0 in. diagonal
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Monitor Resolution921,000 Dots
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Monitor TypeSuper Density
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD -
Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
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Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness, 7 levels
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Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorYes
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Playback FunctionsFull frame
Calendar
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)
Zoom
Movie Playback
Slideshow
Histogram display
Auto image rotation
Shooting data
Highlight point display
Sound playback -
In-Camera Image EditingTrim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Image Overlay
Side-by-Side Comparison
Filter Effects
Distortion Control
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Quick retouch
Straighten
Fisheye
Red-eye Correction
Perspective Control
Color Outline
Resize
Edit Movie
Miniature Effect -
Image CommentYes
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InterfaceHi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL
HDMI
Stereo Microphone Input
Audio/Video out -
WiFi FunctionalityEye-Fi Compatible
FTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional WT-4A (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g) -
GPSGP-1 GPS unit
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Save/Load Camera settingsYes
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My MenuYes with customization
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Recent SettingsYes
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Supported LanguagesArabic
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Danish
Dutch
English
Spanish
Finnish
French
Italian
German
Indonesian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Swedish
Czech
Norweigan
Thai
Turkish -
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
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World Time SettingYes
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BatteryRechargeable
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Battery / BatteriesEN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
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Battery Life (shots per charge)1,050 shots (CIPA)
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AC AdapterEH-5a AC Adapter
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Battery ChargerMH-25 Quick Charger
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Tripod Socket1/4 inch 20
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Approx. DimensionsWidth 5.2 in. (132mm)
Height 4.1 in. (103mm)
Depth 3.0 in. (77mm) -
Approx. Weight24.3 oz. (690g)
camera body only -
Supplied SoftwareViewNX 2 CD-ROM
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Optional AccessoriesMB-D11Multi-Power Battery Pack
EH-5A AC Adapter (requires EP-5B Power Supply Connector)
CF-DC-3 Semi-soft Case
MC-DC2 Wired Remote Release
GP-1 GPS Adapter
ML-L3 Remote Controller
DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece
DK-21C Correction Eyepieces
Camera Control Pro 2
Capture NX 2 Software -
Supplied Accessories
- EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-25 QuickCharger
- DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
- DK-21 Rubber Eyecup
- UC-E4 USB Cable
- EG-D2 Audio Video Cable
- AN-DC1 Camera Strap
- BM-11 LCD Monitor Cover
- BF-1B Body Cap
- BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
- ViewNX 2 CD-ROM