new release from nikon!!! d7000

Reviews of the Nikon D7000:
The camera boasts a new image-processing engine, EXPEED 2, which delivers higher image quality, higher speed processing and multiple functions with more power. It consists of a range of new features to ensure superior image quality including 16.2 effective megapixels with the newly developed Nikon DX format CMOS image sensor. And the D7000’s increased ISO sensitivity (100-6400, extendable up to 25600) ensures exceptional detail with minimal noise when capturing fast moving subjects or in poor light situations, even without the flash.

What is more, the camera is protected by magnesium alloy top and rear covers and has durable sealing against dust and moisture so it is prepared for even the most testing of situations.The D7000’s bright Glass Pentaprism Viewfinder with approximate 100% frame coverage and 0.94x magnification gives you the most precise view and focus of any scene, and it is always ready when you are with a shutter speed of 1/8000s, tested to 150,000 cycles.

Nikon Creative Lighting system is an Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SU-800 as commander and SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes; Auto FP high-speed sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units.

The D7000’s newly developed AF system featuring 39 focus points, including 9 cross-type sensors in the centre, gives you the sharpest focus, no matter where your subject is in the frame. And with Nikon’s new 2,016 pixel RGB metering sensor to enhance the effectiveness of the Scene Recognition System, plus High Speed Continuous shooting capability at 6FPS, you can be sure to capture incredibly accurate, high-quality images every time.

Features of Nikon D7000:
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)
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
39-point AF system with 3D tracking
2016 pixel metering sensor
Up to 6fps continuous shooting
Lockable shooting mode dial
Built-in intervalometer
Electronic virtual horizon
Shutter tested to 150K actuations
Scene Recognition System (see 2016 pixel sensor, above) aids metering + focus accuracy
Specifications of Nikon D7000:
Body color: Black

Sensor:

23.1 x 15.4 mm CMOS sensor
Nikon DX format (1.5x FOV crop)
16.2 million effective pixels
RGB Color Filter Array
14-bit A/D converter
Anti-dust measures:

Image sensor cleaning system
Image dust off from reference frame (using optional Capture NX software)
Image sizes:

4928 x 3264 (L)
3696 x 2448 (M)
2464 x 1632 (S)
Image quality:

NEF (12/14-bit compressed RAW)
JPEG fine (1:4)
JPEG normal (1:8)
JPEG basic (1:16)
NEF (RAW) + Fine JPEG
Movie sizes:

1920 x 1080 24fps
1280 x 720 30fps
1280 x 720 25fps
1280 x 720 24fps
640 x 424 24fps
Movie format:

MOV, H.264, mono sound recording (PCM)
Color space:

sRGB
Adobe RGB
Autofocus:

39 area(9 cross type) TTL phase detection*
Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX focus module
Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature)
Manual focus [M], Electronic range finding supported
Lens servo:

Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Continuous-servo AF (AF-C)
Automatic AF-S/AF-C (AF-A)
Full time AF (AF-F)*
Manual focus (MF)
AF Area mode:

Single Point AF
Dynamic Area AF (9, 21 or 39-point)
Auto Area AF
3D Tracking (39 points)
Exposure mode:

Auto:
Auto
Flash off
Scene Modes:
Portrait
Landscape
Child
Sports
Close up
Night portrait
Night landscape
Beach/snow
Sunset
Dusk/dawn
Pet portrait
Candlelight
Blossom
Autumn colors
Food
Sillhouette
High Key
Low key
Programmed auto (P) with flexible program
Shutter-priority auto (S)
Aperture priority auto (A)
Manual (M)
U1 (custom)
U2 (custom)
Metering: TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor*

Matrix :3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)
Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10 or 13 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (fixed at 8 mm when non-CPU lens is used)
Spot: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Metering range:

EV 0 to 20 (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)
EV 2 to 20 (spot metering)
Meter coupling: CPU coupling

Exposure comp:

+/- 5.0 EV
1/3 EV steps
Sensitivity:

Auto
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
ISO 6400
ISO 12800 (Hi1)
ISO 25600 (Hi2)
Auto ISO options:

On/Off
Maximum ISO (100 to Hi2)*
Minimum shutter speed (1 to 1/8000 sec)
LCD monitor:

3.0″ TFT LCD
921,000 pixel
Sync contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization at shutter speeds of up to 1/250 sec

Flash control:

TTL flash control by 2016-segment RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with built-in flash, SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600
Auto aperture with SB-800 and CPU lenses
Non-TTL auto with SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27 and 22s
Range-priority manual with SB-800
Flash mode:

Auto, Portrait, Child, Close-up: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight
Night portrait: Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight
Landscape, Sports: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight
P, A modes: Fill flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction
S, M modes: Fill flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction
Flash compensation:

-3 to +1 EV
1/3 steps
Shooting modes:

Single frame shooting (S) mode
Continuous shooting (CH) mode: approx. 6.0 frames per second*
Continuous shooting (CL) mode: selectable from 1-5 frames per second*
Self-timer
Quick-Response Remote
Delayed Remote
Power: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15

Working environment:

0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Less than 85% humidity
Dimensions: 132 x 105 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.)

Weight (no batt): 690g (1.0 lb)

Weight (inc. batt): 780g (1.1 lb)

Supplied accessories:

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15
Quick Charger MH-25
Eyepiece Cap DK-5
Rubber Eyecup DK-21
USB Cable UC-E4
Audio Video Cable EG-D2
Camera Strap AN-DC1
Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1
LCD monitor cover BM-11
Body Cap BF-1B, Software Suite CD-ROM

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