Nikon d7000 body description. Seven-thousanders. Review of DSLR cameras Nikon D7100 and D7000. Chamber dimensions and weight

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Nikon D7000 has been waiting for a long time and with impatience. The Internet was full of rumors about a new "killer DSLR" from Nikon, analysts reasonably assumed that the D7000 was released to replace the D90.

The Nikon D7000 is designed for enthusiast photographers who are no longer satisfied with the capabilities of an entry-level DSLR, but who are not yet ready to purchase a professional model.

Nikon D7000 Main Specifications:

• Image sensor: CMOS sensor, crop factor 1.5, size 23.6x15.6 mm
• Total / effective pixels: 16.9 / 16.2 million
• Maximum image size: 4928x3264 pixels
• Light sensitivity: auto; ISO 100-6400 in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps there is also the option to set values ​​0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV above 6400ISO (roughly equivalent to 25600ISO)
• Dust removal system
• Save format: NEF (RAW) 12 bit, NEF (RAW) 14 bit, JPEG (compression 1: 4, 1: 8, 1:16), NEF (RAW) + JPEG, MOV (H.264)
• Bayonet mount: Nikon F
• Autofocus: Contrast Detection
• Focus modes: autofocus (AF); single-frame tracking (AF-S); continuous tracking (AF-C); automatic selection of the AF-S / AF-C (AF-A) mode; predictive focus tracking - turns on when focusing on an object; manual focus (M) (electronic rangefinder can be used)
• Autofocus illuminator: available (optimal distance - 0.5-3 m)
• AF area modes: single point AF; 9-, 21- or 39-point dynamic autofocus; 3D tracking; automatic AF area selection
• Metering type: TTL metering with 2016-pixel RGB sensor
• Metering methods: 3D color matrix metering II with type G or D lenses; color matrix metering II for other CPU lenses; color matrix metering for non-CPU lenses if lens options are specified in camera settings; center-weighted metering; spot metering.
• Metering range: 0-20 EV at 20 degrees Celsius, ISO 100 and using f / 1.4 lens
• Exposure modes: automatic modes (auto; auto with flash on), scene modes; programmed automatic (P); shutter priority (S); Aperture Priority (A); manual (M); custom settings (two slots)
• Subject programs: "Portrait", "Landscape", "Child", "Sports", "Macro", "Night portrait", "Night landscape", "Party / Indoor", "Beach / Snow", "Sunset", Dusk / Dawn, Pet Portrait, Candle Light, Blossom, Autumn Colors, Food, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key
• Exposure compensation: +/- 5 EV in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
• Auto bracketing: 2 to 3 frames in 1/3, 1/2, or 2/3 EV steps
• Shutter speed: 1/8000 to 30 seconds in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps; Bulb mode
• Aperture repeater
• Modes of "advance": single-frame S; continuous low speed CL; continuous high speed CH; quiet shutter Q; self-timer (2, 5, 10, 20 s); remote control; MUP (mirror up); interval - from 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 s
• Active D-Lighting modes: Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low; there is bracketing.
• Shooting speed: in CL mode - 5 fps; in CH mode - 6 fps series
• White balance: Auto (2 types), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, manual preset (can be stored up to 5 values); choice of color temperature (2500-10000 K); fine tuning is available for all values.
• White balance bracketing: 2 to 3 frames in 1, 2, or 3 steps
• Built-in flash: available; automatic and push-button lift; guide number 12
• Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
• External flash sync at shutter speed: 1/250 s, 1/320 s
• Image settings: color, saturation, sharpness, contrast; nine presets and three user slots; Smart Range function for drawing details in the shadows and highlights of the image
• Memory cards: dual slot SD / SDHC / SDXC
• LCD display: color 3-inch with LiveView mode; viewing angle 170 degrees; frame coverage 100%; 921,000 pixels
• Video Output: NTSC / PAL
• Interfaces: combined USB 2.0 / AV Out; mini HDMI; video output; stereo mini jack
• Batteries: Li-ion battery EN-EL15
• Dimensions: 132x105x77 mm
• Weight: 690g (without battery and lens)

Constructive and design

The model is enclosed in a durable and pleasant to the touch dust and moisture resistant case made of magnesium alloy. The bright optical viewfinder provides 100% frame coverage with a magnification factor of 0.94. By the way, these are one of the basic "axiom" requirements that cameras intended for professional use must meet. Therefore, by and large, such a solution looks more than attractive for an amateur device. However, we will have to get used to such "professional manners" of the D7000. Special respect to the designers for the neck strap attachment: they are also all-metal.

Ergonomics

In terms of ergonomics, the camera resembles previous Nikon models - both the D90 and D300s. The choice of the main shooting parameters is carried out using buttons and two wheels - on the front and rear panels. Everything is very convenient and well thought out. There is a separate button on the rear panel to initiate / stop video recording.

All major shooting modes are selected using the selector located on the left of the top panel. It has two slots for storing user settings. This selector is coaxially aligned with the frame advance mode selection wheel.

On the front panel there is an autofocus illumination and a diaphragm repeater, next to the lens there is a lever for disabling the focusing motor. Everything is in its usual places.

Unless the D7000 is equipped with a sync contact.

Functionality

The most important advantage of the novelty is undoubtedly the innovative DX-format CMOS sensor with 16.2 million effective pixels. The new image sensor provides a wide range of light sensitivity - 100-6400 in ISO units, and also allows setting equivalent sensitivity values ​​up to ISO 25600 inclusive.

Shooting with a tripod, 4200K lamp illumination, sample white balance, aperture priority mode F / 10, shutter speeds from 1/2 d (image with different noise reduction levels)

Image with different levels of noise reduction

Just like the Nikon D300s, the camera uses a 14-bit A / D converter, which allows for deeper color than, for example, footage captured by the D90 using a 12-bit ADC.

The camera's shutter resource is guaranteed for 150 thousand actuations, which also speaks of the semi-professional reference points of the model.

The D7000 incorporates a brand new metering system that surpasses all previous Nikon models in efficiency. The innovative 2,016-pixel RGB sensor enables full-frame metering and efficient selection of the desired shooting program in automatic mode.

Unlike the younger models of the Dxxx line, the device is equipped with a focusing motor, which means it is compatible with AF lenses that do not have their own autofocus drive.
By the way, the model is also equipped with a completely new autofocus module Multi-CAM 4800DX, designed directly for use in cameras with a "cropped" matrix. Nine of the 39 AF points have cross-type sensors - all located in the center of the frame.

Nikon D7000 is equipped with a 3-inch display with 170-degree viewing angle and 100% frame coverage. The screen itself is protected by impact-resistant glass. The camera implements the Live View mode, while, of course, it supports standard autofocus for image contrast with technology for recognizing faces in the frame. The camera is able to recognize up to 35 faces in less than 0.08 seconds and, accordingly, to optimally adjust the shooting parameters in automatic modes.

According to the manufacturer, a full charge of the supplied EN-EL15 battery is enough to produce 1050 images without using the LiveView mode.
Important accessories for the D7000 include the optional MB-D11 universal battery pack, as well as the GP-1 GPS unit, which automatically records the coordinates of the shooting point in the exif data unit.

The Nikon D7000 uses SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards to record captured images. Thanks to the dual slot, you can use two memory cards at the same time. In this case, one of the cards can serve as a backup recording of the contents of the other, or, after filling the first one, it will play the role of an additional data storage. In addition, the camera allows copying files from one memory card to another.

It should also be noted that the lack of sync contact is partially offset by the ability to wirelessly control compatible system flashes. So, the built-in flash supports the proprietary Creative Lighting Technology (CLS).

Performance

A new fast and powerful EXPEED 2 processor is responsible for processing photo and video images. This processor provides Full HD video shooting, and also allows you to shoot at a speed of 6 fps, while the burst size can be up to 100 frames! The aforementioned completely redesigned autofocus system also provides high speed and accuracy of focusing.

Taking a photo

At ISO 3200, you can still shoot safely without looking back and reservations about noise. What is there at ISO 3200 ?! ISO6400 looks like some of its rivals to ISO 800. And then “everything in text”: excellent image detail, impressive dynamic range, wonderful color.

Thus, this model, given its dust and moisture resistance and enviable speed performance, is also suitable for reporter shooting. As the saying goes, why pay more?

Shooting video

The Nikon D7000 allows you to shoot videos in Full HD (1080p), that is, with a frame size of 1920x1080 pixels, a frequency of 24 fps and a progressive scan. During video shooting, constant autofocus is maintained, which significantly expands the possibilities of using such a system for video shooting. The camera also has the ability to connect an external stereo microphone, which is easy to attach to the accessory pad. For recording clips, the MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 codec is used. The maximum video clip recording time is 20 minutes.
The Nikon D7000 also supports a number of built-in video editing tools.

conclusions

Among the trinity of "budget heroes" of the four-digit D series, Nikon D7000 is undoubtedly Ilya Muromets. In terms of most of its functions, it is quite comparable to the D90 and D300s models, which are deservedly popular and are not falling in demand among amateur and professional photographers. You don't need to be a prophet or psychic to predict a great “career” in the photo market for the D7000 based on a simple comparison of the technical characteristics of the cameras mentioned.

Of course, the model is designed for an advanced user: in addition to many automatic modes, it allows you to independently fine-tune the camera for shooting in almost any conditions. Well, the ability to shoot video in Full HD 1080p with automatic focusing, if desired, will allow the photographer to perfectly master the related specialties - videographer and clip maker.

Advantages

Dust and moisture resistant magnesium alloy housing; completely updated electronic "stuffing" of the camera: 16.2-megapixel CMOS-sensor; the most efficient metering system; fast and tenacious autofocus; many plots; wireless flash control.

disadvantages

No sync contact; the system menu is still too complex.

Verdict

An amateur photographer's dream or an anti-crisis solution for professional photographers.

Today, a DSLR is more than just a professional photographer's tool. Such colossi of the photographic industry such as Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Sony have been producing digital SLR cameras for amateur use for a long time. Today there are a great many of them. We'll talk about the top-end amateur DSLR Nikon D7000.

Yes, even in the hobbyist segment, the market for DSLRs is divided into entry-level cameras, and into DSLRs for advanced users. Until recently (before the D7100), the D7000 was Nikon's best crop camera. This is quite a loud statement, since there is another great device that can still be purchased as new - the Nikon D300s. So one can argue about the best crop from Nikon for a very long time, but we will not do that. Let's just note that the D300s belongs to Nikon's professional line.

• Nikon D7000 is an amateur SLR camera. Nikon itself included the device in this category. The main characteristics of the device are as follows:
• CMOS sensor 23.6 x 15.6 mm; total pixels: 16.9 million
• Crop factor: 1.5
• Maximum resolution: 4928 x 3264
• Sensor sensitivity: 100 - 6400 ISO, Auto ISO, ISO6400, ISO12800, ISO25600
• White balance: automatic, manual, from the list
• Built-in flash
• Shooting speed: 6 frames / sec
• Still image aspect ratio: 3: 2
• Nikon F mount
• Viewfinder: Reflective, 100% frame coverage, pentaprism design
• LiveView mode
• LCD screen: 921,600 pixels, 3 inches
• Second screen
• Shutter speed: 30 - 1/8000 s
• Exposure metering: 3D color matrix, center-weighted, spot
• Number of focus points: 39
• Exposure Bracketing
• Multiple exposure
• Autofocus illuminator
• Autofocus correction
• Memory card type: SD, SDHC, SDXC
• Image formats: JPEG, RAW (NEF) 12 and 14 bit
• Battery capacity (Nikon EN-EL15): 1050 photos
• Battery pack: MB-D11 (sold separately)
• Video: FULL HD 1920 × 1080 24 fps or HD 1280 × 720 25/30 fps
• Sound recording
• Body material: metal / plastic
• Additional features: tripod mount, remote control, orientation sensor, computer control
• Sales start date: 01.10.2010
• Size: 132x105x77mm, without lens
• Weight: 690 g, without batteries, 780 g, with batteries; without lens
• Country of origin (models in the review): Thailand

Advanced DSLR
So, the Nikon company today has the following lines of amateur photographic equipment (we are talking about devices that can be bought today in a new state).

1. Beginner class: Nikon D3000, D3100, D3200.
2. Middle class: Nikon D5100, D5200.
3. Advanced cameras: Nikon D90, D7000, D7100.

In fact, each new camera of the class is a kind of modification of the previous one. For the first time looking at only these 8 Nikon models, you are confused: what to take? And then there is Canon, Sony, Pentax, after all. Let's try to figure out how the Nikon D7000 differs from its younger brothers and in which case it is worth choosing it.

Nikon D7000 vs. Nikon D5100
One of the most frequently asked questions at any photo forum: what is the difference between Nikon D7000 and D5100 and which one should you prefer? The fact is that these cameras have the same matrices. Those. in fact, technically, these two cameras are capable of taking almost identical pictures under the same shooting conditions. As the saying goes, "The devil is in the details."
Here are the advantages of the D7000 versus the D5100:

• More comfortable grip of the carcass itself: Nikon D7000 has the necessary dimensions for comfortable use.
• All the necessary buttons are taken out on the carcass: whether it is ISO, exposure, focus areas or autofocus control.
• Two control wheels of the D7000 instead of one in the D5100, without which it is absolutely impossible to shoot, say, in M ​​mode.
• An additional screen on top of the carcass for operational control of the current settings.
• Much larger battery capacity: The D7000's claimed 1050 shots is sort of a minimum battery. In practice, it can withstand 1,500 frames without any problems.
• Two slots for memory cards.
• 39 focus points.
• The presence of an autofocus drive ("screwdriver"), which allows using non-motorized cheaper lenses on the carcass.
• The burst speed is 2 frames / sec higher.
• The D7000 has an excellent 100% pentaprism viewfinder, while the D5100 has a darker 95% viewfinder with a pentamirror. Focusing with it in manual mode is extremely inconvenient.
• The D7000's minimum shutter speed is 1/8000. The D5100 has 1/4000.

These are the differences that make amateur photographers choose not the D5100, but the D7000. If you are choosing a camera from these candidates, and the above seemed important to you, then the Nikon D7000 is your choice.

Nikon D7000 vs. Nikon D90
Here we will no longer paint in as much detail as in the previous paragraph. The D7000 is essentially an improved D90 in accordance with modern requirements: the ability to record FULL HD video has appeared, the matrix noise at high ISO has decreased, the matrix resolution has increased from 12 megapixels to 16. To summarize, yes, the quality of photos taken with the D7000 and the D90 differ under the same shooting conditions, and the D7000 certainly wins.

Nikon D7000 vs. Nikon D7100, D3200, D5200
Nikon D7100, D3200, D5200 are new photographic equipment released by Nikon in 2012-2013. Mainly, the matrix resolution has grown to 24 megapixels and the number of autofocus points, the video quality has improved. However, the prices for these models (especially the D7100) are not quite adequate now. Especially when you consider that the updated cameras differ slightly from the previous models.

Religion of systems. Nikon D7000 vs. Pentax K-5 vs. Canon 60D vs. Sony A77
Any comparisons of systems are very arbitrary and rarely objective. The fact is that once you have chosen one manufacturer of SLR cameras, you can be sure that you will stay with them for a long time. Therefore, the initial choice is extremely important. Below I will tell you why Nikon was my choice.

Canon 60D, Pentax K5, Sony α77
How do people buy their first DSLR camera? That's right - primarily on the advice of friends. It turned out that most of my environment had already been "captured" by Canon. Add to this some famous bloggers, whose diaries I periodically read and who shoot on Canon, and you will understand why the first camera to which I turned my attention was the Canon 60D. But thanks to the habit of digging deeper, I soon found out that Canon is not my way, if I may say so. This was partly due to a mountain of information re-read and revised on the Internet, and partly because I was finally able to touch the first Nikon SLR in my life - the Nikon D5100. And I will not hide - I liked him.

Aside from the Canon 60D, the Nikon D7000's direct competitors are certainly the Pentax K-5 and Sony A77. The latter came out shortly before I bought my Nikon. I did not choose Sony for two reasons: because of the electronic viewfinder and because of the less choice and availability of Sony optics. The Pentax K-5 is a worthy competitor to the Nikon D7000. However, not everything is smooth here: both the company's cameras and Pentax optics are much more expensive than their Canon and Nikon counterparts. But the main drawback of the company today is the lack of affordable full-frame SLR cameras, which are usually used by all enthusiastic users of amateur DSLRs Nikon, Canon and Sony.

Kit or Body?
The usual practice of selling SLR cameras is as follows: cameras are sold either separately (only the "body" - body), or complete with a lens (kit). The most common options for the Nikon D7000 are as follows: with an 18-105mm lens or with an 18-55mm lens. If you are a beginner, then in any case it is better for you to take your first device in the kit - you shouldn't think too much at this stage about choosing highly specialized glasses. As for the two above-mentioned configuration options, I would like to note: 18-55mm and 18-105mm - two good whale glasses, slightly differing in the quality of the rendered picture. The difference between them is primarily in the range of focal lengths. For convenience, let's say this: Nikon 18-55mm is a 3x zoom lens, and 18-105mm is a 6x zoom lens. Personally, I would recommend taking exactly 18-105, especially considering the fact that prices for it have dropped quite a lot lately.

Recommendations
Nikon D7000 is a great device. Today it is one of the best crop cameras among all manufacturers. Its successor, the Nikon D7100, is even better, but still too expensive. Nikon D7000 should be bought by those who plan to shoot in manual modes. Younger models are also suitable for automatic shooting - Nikon D3200, Nikon D5100 and so on. If you take the camera as a kit with a lens, then for the first time it is better to take Nikon 18-105mm. We will talk about the process of photo and video shooting itself, as well as what else this camera can do in the next review, which will be devoted to testing the Nikon D7000.

Articles

Housed in the D7000's extremely compact body, advanced imaging technology heralds a new era in creative freedom. Rugged enough to take on any trip, yet powerful enough to take on tasks in a variety of shooting conditions, this advanced feature-packed camera meets the needs of any photographer looking to develop their skills. If photography is your passion, then this DSLR is for you.

16.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor delivers lifelike images with vivid colors, reduced noise, and soft color gradations.

High ISO sensitivity (100-6400) with manual zoom up to 25,600 using the Hi2 setting. Allows you to use faster shutter speeds for images with high levels of detail and minimal noise when shooting fast moving subjects or in low light conditions. The presence of an automatic sensitivity control function.

EXPEED 2 Image Processing System: optimizes camera technology for increased productivity and maximum image quality with the lowest power consumption.

Robust construction: The magnesium alloy top and back covers are durable yet lightweight, while the camera connections are protected from dust and moisture.

Viewfinder with 100% coverage and 0.94x magnification for precise framing.

Reliable shutter mechanism, tested for 150,000 operating cycles. Provides precise shutter speed control and exceptional reliability with shutter speeds up to 1/8000 s, and flash sync up to 1/250 s.

Dual SD card slots: to expand your shooting capabilities. Use a second card if the first is full, or save photos to one and videos to another card. Compatible with SDXC memory cards.

Intelligent 39-point autofocus system with nine cross-shaped sensors in the center. Provides fast, accurate autofocusing across the entire frame. Four AF-area modes, including 3D-tracking AF, let you capture sharp shots regardless of whether your subject is off-center, moving quickly, or completely unpredictable.

2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor provides highly accurate metering for accurate exposure and accurate communication to the camera's Scene Recognition System, which optimizes exposure, autofocus and white balance just before the shutter is released for crisp images.

Continuous shooting at 6fps: shooting fast-moving objects at a speed of six frames per second.

Fast response: almost instant start-up time and minimum shutter lag (approx. 0.052 s).

D-Videos - Full HD Movies (1920 x 1080): A dedicated record button lets you instantly record beautiful HD videos. Continuous-servo AF keeps subjects in focus while shooting, and using an external microphone, you can record high-quality stereo sound. Basic editing functions allow you to edit clips directly in the camera.

Large 7.5 cm (3-inch) 920K-dot high-resolution LCD monitor reinforced glass makes it easy to view important camera information and enhance the enjoyment of viewing and editing photos and movies.

Nikon D7000 is a semi-professional SLR camera with APS-C matrix. Released in 2010 to replace the Nikon D90, revealing a new four-digit camera designation starting with 7xxx. In 2013 it was replaced by Nikon D7100.

Main characteristics of the Nikon D7000 camera

Dimensions (WxHxD): 132 x 105 x 77 mm
Weight (without lens): 780g

Matrix type: CMOS
Megapixels: 16.2
Matrix size: 23.6 x 15.6 mm
Crop factor: 1.5
Viewfinder: pentaprism, 100% coverage
Shutter speed range: 1/8000 - 30 s
Number of focus points: 39
Focus modes: AF, AF-S, AF-F, M
Shooting speed: 6 fps
Buffer size: 31 (JPEG), 10 (RAW) frames
ISO sensitivity: 100-6400 Auto in 1/3 EV steps
Matrix dynamic range: 13.9 Evs according to dxomark.com
Maximum photo size: 4928x3264 px
Maximum video size: Full HD 1920x1080 px
Video recording format: MOV
Video rate, frames / sec: 25, 24 (PAL), 30 (NTSC)
Codec: H.264 / MPEG-4
LCD-screen: 3 "(resolution 921,000 points).
Power supply: Li-Ion battery EN-EL15 (7.4 V, 1080 mAh)

Nikon D7000 ergonomics and functionality

The camera is medium in size, looks larger than entry-level DSLRs such as the Nikon D3100 and gives the impression of a serious camera. The same applies to ergonomics - it is convenient, both for reportage and any other shooting (for which I love Nikons).

Nikon D7000 with kit lens Nikkor 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G ED VR

The body is made of metal and plastic. It has a large grip, so the grip of the camera is good and comfortable. Traditionally, there is a shutter release button on the top of the grip, around it includes an On / Off switch and below it, on the left, a button for switching the exposure metering mode, and on the right, a correction button.

The camera has a matrix, center-weighted and spot metering modes. Exposure compensation is +/- 5 Ev.

At the top right there is a small LCD display, which displays the main shooting parameters. This display is convenient for quick access to important information. The same display is used in the cameras and the D90.
There are two control discs in front and behind the handle, they are located under the index and thumb, respectively. When shooting, as a rule, the front dial controls the shutter speed, and the rear dial controls the aperture (in M mode).

In the center of the camera at the top there is a built-in flash, which is forcibly raised by the button on the left. The built-in flash has a guide number of 12. Above it is a hot shoe.

At the top left, on one axis, there are two dials for switching shooting modes. On the top are P, S, A, M, AUTO, Flash Off, SCENE (scene modes) as well as U1 and U2 custom modes that can be customized to suit your needs.

The lower dial has S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter), self-timer, remote control, MUP (mirror up).

In front of the camera, near the bayonet mount on the left, there is a button for switching the AF / M focusing modes - autofocus and manual. I regularly use it when I need to shoot something in manual mode, when autofocus cannot catch sharpness, or it does not catch what I want.

There is a browse button on the bottom right. I don’t know who uses it at all, because with a very tight aperture, when the depth of field is really large, the viewfinder is dark. And at low values, it is still difficult to evaluate it in the viewfinder, and it is easier to take a test shot and examine it carefully at magnification.

An optical viewfinder is located on the back of the camera. It is noteworthy that the coverage in the viewfinder is 100% (as opposed to the entry-level cameras, where the field of view is 95%), which means that what you see in the viewfinder will also be in the picture, thus composing the frame is more accurate.

Under the viewfinder there is a 3-inch LCD display with a display resolution of 921,000 pixels, which is more than enough to view the details of the picture or to sharpen the focus in LiveView mode.

To the right of the screen, from top to bottom, are the following buttons: AF-L, the video recording button and around it the LiveView mode switch, the cursor, the L lever and the Info button.

To the left of the screen are buttons for viewing and deleting a picture, MENU, WB, ISO, QUAL. Which in the view mode have other functions that are drawn on the buttons.

There is a compartment for memory cards on the right of the grip. The camera supports SD cards and has two slots, which hints at professional use of the camera for sequential shooting.

Bottom - battery compartment and tripod socket.

Camera sensor Nikon D7000

The Nikon D7000 is equipped with a 16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor from Sony, the same as in the camera. therefore, the picture from these two cameras is about the same. is a factor of 1.5. The maximum size of photos is 4928 x 3264 px.

Sensitivity range ISO 100-6400 expandable to blown 25600.

As for the matrix noise, they are about the same as in the entry-level camera, the only difference is that in the D7000 the ISO adjustment is carried out more smoothly, in 1/3 EV steps, which is much more convenient, and you can set intermediate values ​​and thus control noises.

Below is an example in ISO 1600:

18mm 1/30 ISO 1600

The camera can record 14-bit RAW, this will allow you to squeeze out of them to the maximum. In the initial cameras, RAWs are 12-bit.

From personal experience, the limiting ISO, on which I filmed a reportage in dark halls 1000-1600, the picture quality is still acceptable, and the noise is not so eyesore. This range was enough for me.

Video on Nikon D7000

The Nikon D7000 can record movies with a maximum length of 20 minutes, which is enough for most scenes, even if it is short, you can simply continue recording in a new file, dividing the scene into parts with a pause. But still, it cannot fully replace the video camera.

Videos are recorded in MOV format, H.264 or MPEG-4 codec.

The maximum video size is Full HD 1920x1080 px. Video speed, frames / sec: 25, 24 (PAL), 30 (NTSC). Unfortunately, he still cannot write 50 fps.

A nice moment that the camera supports an external microphone, so you can connect a gun or a buttonhole to it and you can record an interview professionally.

Nikon D7000 battery

The camera is equipped with an EN-EL15 Li-Ion battery (7.4 V, 1080 mAh), which is enough for about 1200 shots in normal shooting mode. The same battery is used in older models such as Nikon D600, D610, D800, D7100.

Sample photos taken with Nikon D7000

All examples were shot with a whale lens. Export from RAW with minor post-processing.

18mm 1/20 ISO 200

18mm 1/25 ISO 200

18mm 1/80 ISO 200

105mm 1/250 ISO 100

98mm 1/1250 ISO 500

18mm 1/640 ISO 320

92mm 1/60 ISO 800

66mm 1/50 ISO 800

18mm 1/60 ISO 1600

62mm 1/100 ISO 400

26mm 1/320 ISO 400

105mm 1/320 ISO 400

30mm 1/40 ISO 400

35mm 1/50 ISO 400

85mm 1/200 ISO 400

48mm 1/100 ISO 400

conclusions
- a good advanced SLR camera, has most of the functions of a professional camera. But unlike the professional line, it has a reasonable price, which attracts reportage photographers. It can also serve as a second, spare camera ..

Appeared on the market in autumn 2010. For the first time, a new bundle of 16 MP DX matrix, or 24 x 16 mm, and the EXPEED 2 processor was installed on it (Later, in the spring of 2011, the same bundle appeared in the D5100 amateur camera). The new chips, in addition to the higher resolution, made it possible to expand the sensitivity range to ISO 6400 and, with some reservations, to ISO 25600; increase video quality to Full HD; bit depth RAW - up to 14 bits.

Nikon D7000

So, the main properties. Weight with battery - 780 g. Connectors HDMI, USB, A / V out, for a stereo microphone (a monophonic one is built into the camera), a connector for accessories (so far there are two types of these - a GPS receiver and a wired remote control), for an external power supply. New 1900mAh battery.

New 3-inch monitor. Unfortunately not rotary. can be controlled from a computer via a USB connector, using a wired or infrared remote control. The instructions say about control via Ethernet and WiFi, but I did not have a chance to try these functions. Built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator are provided.

The camera has a built-in flash and an autofocus light

Two SD card slots. Their roles can be flexibly configured - for example, fill in one by one, duplicate information, write a photo on one card, and a video on another, and so on. The camera retains the mechanical autofocus and aperture drives, therefore it supports many lenses of the previous years. The camera also comes with a power grip with an additional shutter release button.

Functional

I will name only the most interesting or new. Preliminary lifting of the mirror. A purely professional function. Multiple exposure. Support for Eye-Fi cards (SD-cards, where in addition to memory there is a WiFi function). There are two ways to clean the matrix - your own internal and manual, with a mirror lift.

The camera fits perfectly in the hand

Level, horizontal indicator in the viewfinder. This spring, he even began to appear in inexpensive amateur cameras. The implementation is not very convenient - you need to press an additional button, while the rest of the indication is turned off. Besides, it is too small and located outside the picture.

Numerous programmable buttons and controls. In general, it is quite professional functionality. Everything that you can and cannot imagine is regulated, including the burst speed and the volume of the mirror strike. An advanced amateur will have something to dig into and what to twist with the benefit of learning the subject. A professional needs to fine-tune the camera to suit his needs.

The device has many programmable buttons and controls

Rich white balance settings including manual color temperature and gray card metering. Pros definitely. A rich selection of subject programs such as "Food", "Child", "Landscape" and even "High Key". Typical for amateur cameras, but does not bother a professional.

Intra-chamber processing. It can be disabled, but if enabled, it cleans chromatic aberration and distortion already at the RAW stage. The quality of the in-camera JPG is controversial, but this is typical of all in-camera JPGs I know. You can write copyright information to metadata. A very useful function for a professional. However, every day it becomes more and more difficult to draw the line between professional and amateur. You can manually fine-tune autofocus for each lens separately, and write the settings to memory. Farewell to the horrors of Front / Back Focus and running around the workshops.

The D7000 has the ability to fine-tune autofocus for each lens separately

Software.

With Camera Control Pro installed on your computer, you can take and view photos without getting out of the keyboard. Very convenient: put the camera on a tripod - and work. It would be nice just to buy a tripod with a rotary drive and a zoom drive. Tripods have recently appeared, and I last saw power zoom in the 90s at Minolta and Pentax. Who knows, maybe they will appear again now.

Ergonomics.

Not too heavy, at least with budget optics. Covered with corrugated rubber - non-slip even in wet hands. Buttons - for me, accustomed to cameras from other manufacturers, I managed to get used to them pretty quickly and I envied a lot. In principle, almost all the settings that may be required during the photo session can be done without taking your hands off and without taking your eyes off the viewfinder.

The camera is covered with corrugated rubber, so it does not slip even in wet hands

To a completely professional level, only dust and moisture resistance and shock resistance are lacking. Well, and the resource of the shutter - the company promises 150,000 actuations, while on older models - 300,000. With all the conventionality of this figure, we understand that the resource is really different. But the price is different.

Speed.

The turn-on speed is so fast that it doesn't even make sense to discuss. Continuous shooting speed - up to 6 frames per second. This is probably the limit for a moving mechanical mirror. The length of the series is limited by the buffer capacity - I fit 8 frames RAW + JPG or 13 JPG. But in the middle of the series, the camera began to stutter.

Camera speed is pleasantly surprising

Autofocus speed. In 1996, I was impressed by the presentation of the Nikon F5, where autofocus was able to track a motorcycle rushing straight to the camera. I have long dreamed of trying something similar and experimented with different cameras. Alas, I could not catch anything faster than a municipal bus. So it is now. However, this is also very good. On ordinary plots, the subjective impression of the speed is very good. D-lightning. Contrast softening and dynamic range compression function similar to Photoshop's “Shadows / Highlights” filter. It is done according to the results of one exposure, it affects already at the RAW stage.

Nikon D7000 test shots

ISO 400, F9, 1/320, 18mm, vivid colors, good sharpness	ISO 400, F7.1, 1/800, 70mm, short end telephoto (70mm) - good	ISO 400, F8, 1/1000, 105mm, good gamut of greens
ISO 1000, F4, 1/20, 28mm, drop shadow saturation	ISO 800, F3.5, 1/6, 18mm, stabilization can handle even slow shutter speeds	ISO 400, F5.6, 1/250, 300mm, telephoto at long end
ISO 6400, F7.1, 1/3200, 300mm, noise increased, but detail remained	ISO 200, F5.6, 1/1000, 240mm, example snapshot without D-Lightning	ISO 200, F5.6, 1/2000, 240mm, sample shot with D-Lightning

Clicking on a thumbnail will open a full-size image (be careful! The size of one image is up to 7 megabytes).

A few words about the accessories we tested the camera with. Two memory cards manufactured by SanDisk were used as drives: SanDisk Extreme Pro and SanDisk Extreme. Both cards comply with SDHC standards and have a capacity of 32 GB.

First, about the Extreme Pro version. The maximum data transfer speed for it is declared at the level of 45 MB / s, which is a record figure for today. In terms of speed, the card belongs to the UHS class 1. Experienced people may wonder how you can use such an impressive bandwidth of the drive? We see the most practical application for shooting Full HD-video, moreover, not only in the usual format, but also in 3D format. Note, by the way, that the indicated speed is not typical or average, this is exactly the maximum.

Now, briefly about other features of the card. Extreme Pro was designed not only as a high-speed storage device, but also as a secure storage medium. The card can withstand large temperature fluctuations, is not afraid of X-rays, and is not susceptible to mechanical stress. You can safely take it with you on hikes and long trips, the main thing is that the camera itself is just as protected and durable.

By the way, about durability. It is no secret that the type of memory used in SD cards has a limited number of rewriting cycles per cell. SanDisk tried to overcome this shortcoming, the Power Core technology behind the card controller is responsible for evenly distributing data on the media. Thus, the total resource of the card is significantly extended.

The second card, SanDisk Extreme, has a lot in common with the first model with the Pro console. It differs mainly in a lower maximum write speed (30 MB / s instead of 45). In terms of performance, it corresponds to class 10, which means it is suitable for recording HD video in real time. This memory card also tolerates temperature extremes and mechanical stress. Moreover, it is covered by a limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty, which already indicates a high quality workmanship.

In the camera test, the cards showed their best side. There were no problems, which is not surprising, because they have a huge margin of performance for working with SLR cameras. Of course, we did not dare to check their security, but the quality of the cases made us confident that the cards will survive a lot without consequences.

In addition to testing the memory cards themselves, we had the opportunity to speak with Pascal de Bouet, Vice President of SanDisk Retail Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Pascal has over 18 years of retail and marketing experience in the consumer electronics market at SanDisk, leading the retail and B2B industries in Europe and America.

Pascal briefly outlined the current situation in the memory card market and SanDisk's position in the market. The company is truly a unique supplier and manufacturer of not only devices that use NAND memory, but also the basic elements of these devices. For example, chips and controllers developed by SanDisk are used in many devices sold by third-party brands.

However, the hallmark of SanDisk products is declared to be higher performance than competitors. How did you achieve this, given that the company is a major OEM supplier? According to Pascal, the key element here is the well-coordinated work of all components of the drive. So, for example, a controller developed by SanDisk will perform best with SanDisk memory chips.

At the meeting, we also touched on the topic of secure USB drives, where SanDisk is the undisputed leader. Recall that we are talking about flash drives with Check Point Abra software. In fact, such a drive is a completely self-contained desktop in a Windows environment with a browser and office applications and support for encryption. In the West, such solutions have already gained popularity in government agencies and large corporations. When asked whether these SanDisk products will be promoted in Russia and participate in tenders, Pascal answered in the affirmative.

Optics.

Came into our hands with two lenses

Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-105 mm F / 3.5-5.6 G ED

Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300 mm F / 4.5-5.6 G IF-ED.

Let us remind you that the letters AF-S mean that the lens has its own autofocus motor, DX - that it covers a 24x16 mm frame format and is not suitable for full-frame cameras, ED - contains lenses made of glass with Extra-low Dispersion; VR - that the lens has an optical stabilizer; IF - that it focuses by internal movement of the lenses, while the external lenses do not move (Internal Focusing) - this is important, for example, when using gradient or polarizing filters or when shooting macro; G - the lens has no aperture ring.

Nikon D7000 - Advanced Camera for Advanced Hobbyists

Both lenses are quite good for their class, fully justify the declared characteristics, but it seemed to me that they cannot fully reveal the capabilities of this camera.

Picture quality

Since we were not able to see how a camera works with more advanced optics, let's see how it conveys light, shadow and paint. The format of our research does not imply instrumental research, and subjectively, the picture is very good. On test shots, shades of red and green are well separated - I will not bring yellow, but they are also well separated. For inexpensive negative films, this test is almost impassable. For digital matrices - in different ways.

The camera can record on two memory cards at once

Try to photograph a dandelion one day - the eye distinguishes three or four zones with different shades inside the flower. A photo, regardless of whether it is film or digital, merges everything into one color. Unfortunately, now the dandelions are gone, we will have to wait with this test until next year. But tansy, rape and golden balls differ easily. The dynamic range of the camera is subjectively difficult to judge, we can only say that there has not been an obvious breakthrough in comparison with previous generations.

Energy consumption

Quite modest, in my opinion. If you don't use the tracking autofocus too much, then the battery is more than enough for a shooting day and 8-16 GB of pictures. I liked that the indicator really shows the state of charge, and does not flash at the last moment.

D7000 has very modest power consumption

Conclusions.

Advantages:

• professionally rich functionality;
• high speed of work.

Disadvantages:

• With a big stretch, I will name the impossibility of rotating the display and the inconvenient level, but I don't see any more serious shortcomings - if somewhere you want the camera to be able to do more, then fulfilling the requirement would lead it to another sector.

For a beginner photographer, it will most likely be too difficult. For a professional - not strong enough, moisture and dust resistant and durable, the buffer capacity is insufficient. Most of all it can give, in my opinion, to a sophisticated amateur photographer who will be interested in understanding all the intricacies of photography, but who will not subject it to extreme stress.

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