The Nikon D7000 DSLR was introduced in late 2010 and is positioned as a replacement for the Nikon D90. This mid-range DSLR has a feature set that compares favorably with the Nikon D300 in a smaller less expensive package. The D7000 has a 16.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, 39 AF points, 6 frames per second, 14-bit RAW format and a standard ISO range of 100-6400, expandable up to ISO 25,600.
Nikon D7000 Key Features
- 16.2MP CMOS sensor
- 1080p HD video recording with mic jack for external microphone
- ISO 100-6400 (plus H1 and H2 equivalent to ISO 12,800/25,600)
- 39-point AF system with 3D tracking
- New 2016 pixel metering sensor
- Scene Recognition System aids WB/metering + focus accuracy
- Twin SD card slots
- 3.0 inch 921k dot LCD screen
- New Live View/movie shooting switch
- Full-time AF in Live View/movie modes
- Up to 6fps continuous shooting
- Lockable drive mode dial
- Built-in intervalometer
- Electronic virtual horizon
- Shutter tested to 150K actuations
| Nikon D7000 - Some Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | • 16.2 million effective pixel CMOS • DX format: 23.6 x 15.6 mm |
| A/D converter | 12-bit or 14-bit |
| Image sizes | 4928 x 3264 (L), 3696 x 2448 (M), 2464 x 1632 (S) |
| File Format | • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed or compressed
• JPEG: fine (1:4), normal (1:8) or basic (1:16) compression • NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Simultaneous in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, X250 |
| Self Timer | 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s |
| Exposure Bracketing | 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV |
| Sensitivity | • Default: ISO 100 - 6400 • Boost: ISO 25600 • Auto ISO Sensitivity |
| Auto focus | • 39-point Multi-CAM 4800DX • 9 cross-type sensors • AFassist illuminator |
| Continuous shooting | • Up to 6 fps |
| Dust reduction | Self-cleaning sensor unit |
| Viewfinder | Approx. 100% frame coverage |
| LCD monitor | • 3.0" TFT LCD • 921,000 pixels |
| LCD Live View | • Live view photography (still images) • Movie live view (video) |
| Storage Media | SD (Secure Digital), SDHC and SDXC memory cards |
| Video output | Type C mini-pin HDMI connector |
| Dimensions | 132 × 105 × 77 mm (5.2 × 4.1 × 3.0 ") |
| Weight (w/bat) | 780 g (1.72 lb. or 27.5 oz.) |