Nikon D7000 DSLR

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.)


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