Product Description
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Meet the Nikon D7000, a camera ready to go wherever your
photography or cinematography takes you. Experience stunning
images with sharp resolution and smooth tonal gradation, thanks
to the 16-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor and a powerful
EXPEED 2 image processing engine. Take advantage of its wide ISO
range of 100 to 6400 (expandable to 25,600) and its incredibly
low levels of noise. Expect your images tack-sharp and accurately
exposed, thanks to the camera’s 39-point AF and Scene Re
System using a 2,016-pixel RGB matrix metering sensor. And with
an approx. 0.052-second release time lag and approx. 6
frames-per-second shooting, you won’t miss a moment.
Media: The camera records images on Secure Digital (SD)
memory cards up to 2 GB in size, SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB,
and SDXC cards up to 64 GB. No SD cards are included with the
camera.
Supplied Accessories:
* Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
* QuickCharger
* Eyepiece Cap
* Rubber Eyecup
* USB Cable
* Audio Video Cable
* Camera Strap
* LCD Monitor Cover
* Body Cap
* Accessory Shoe Cover
* 2 CD-ROM
From the Manufacturer
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Meet the new Nikon D7000, a camera ready to go wherever your
photography or cinematography takes you. Experience stunning
images with sharp resolution and smooth tonal gradation, thanks
to the 16-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor and a powerful
EXPEED 2 image processing engine. Take advantage of its wide ISO
range of 100 to 6400 (expandable to 25,600) and its incredibly
low levels of noise. Expect your images tack-sharp and accurately
exposed, thanks to the camera’s 39-point AF and Scene Re
System using a 2,016-pixel RGB matrix metering sensor. And with
an approx. 0.052-second release time lag and approx. 6
frames-per-second shooting, you won’t miss a moment.
You’ll see exactly what you’re capturing with the approx. 100%
frame coverage viewfinder, and for those who want to shoot both
stills and movies, the D7000’s D-Movie capabilities now include
Full HD 1080p capture with full-time autofocus and manual
exposure. All of this advanced imaging technology is kept safe
beneath the magnesium alloy covering the top and rear chassis of
a compact body, whose sealing has been severely tested against
moisture and dust. The D7000 is ready to shoot indoors and out,
and at 150,000 cycles tested, the camera’s durable shutter unit
helps you keep shooting. Combine all this with the unmatched
NIKKOR lens lineup and Creative Lighting System and you have
everything you need to explore your imagination to its fullest.
Where can creative freedom like this take you? Find out, with the
D7000.
D7000 Highlights
Stunning image details: 16.2 effective megapixels
Whether you want to make large prints or crop tightly in an
image, the D7000 delivers the resolution you need. At its heart
is a DX-format CMOS image sensor with 16.2 effective megapixels,
optimally engineered to gather more quality light through sharp
NIKKOR lenses. Coupled with 14-bit A/D conversion (12-bit
selectable), the D7000 produces stunning images that are richer
in tone and detail than previously possible in DX format. The A/D
conversion happens within the sensor, thereby maintaining
exceptional image integrity without sacrificing shooting speed or
energy efficiency. Combine these with the agile DX format and its
signature 1.5x focal length telephoto potential and you can begin
to see where this kind of shooting power can take you.
Improved image quality and speed: EXPEED 2 image processing
engine
Sometimes you want to capture the subtle tones of a sunset.
Other times you want to freeze the action. The D7000 delivers
both, thanks to the newest generation of image processing engine,
EXPEED 2, which performs multiple tasks with more speed and
power. Expect smoother tonal gradations, even in difficult
shadows and highlights, for a greater sense of depth in your
images. Shoot continuously at 6 frames per second so you can
capture the action you’ve been missing. Focusing performance such
as face re in Live View mode is also further improved,
letting you concentrate on your composition.
Standard ISO 100 to 6400, expandable to ISO 25600 equivalent
With improved pixel quality of the image sensor comes a wider
ISO range from the DX-format — ISO 100 to 6400 has now become
standard with the D7000, enabling you to handle a wider range of
lighting situations: from the bright and sunny outdoors to
low-lit evenings and interiors. Nikon’s renowned noise reduction
technology has been upgraded even further. Throughout the range,
the D7000 delivers sharp images with minimized color noise. And
thanks to the higher processing speed, even when High ISO noise
reduction is activated, you can keep shooting continuously
without stress. Quality high-ISO performance can also enhance a
lot for movie shooting, allowing you to capture the mood of a
scene using only available light.
Capture Full HD 1080p D-Movie with full-time autofocus and
manual exposure
The D7000 welcomes in a new era of movie capture: Full HD 1080p
and movie editing functions for exceptional cinematic
reproduction and quality. In addition to smooth-moving images,
the camera can compensate for distortion and other
image-degrading problems. Besides auto exposure mode, the D7000
offers manual exposure mode, which locks in the exposure value
when shooting scenes with varying contrast levels, such as when
panning from a bright window to a dark interior. Aside from a
built-in monaural microphone, the D7000 incorporates an external
microphone jack for high-quality stereo sound options.
Improved quality in highlight and shadow: Active D-Lighting
Nikon’s exclusive Active D-Lighting offers the ability to
preserve details in the highlights and shadowy areas of images
in high-contrast scenes.
Whether you’re dealing with bright skies and a dark foreground
or deep shadows where you can’t use a flash, the EXPEED 2 image
processing engine renders those scenes with smoother tones — even
at its highest settings. Simply select Auto in Active D-Lighting
mode and the camera can adjust to the scene’s contrast levels or
bracket them into three frames of varying strength levels. Even
when Active D-Lighting is activated, you can still maintain the
continuous shooting rate.
Now even more precise: The Scene Re System
The D7000 incorporates a built-in exposure-metering sensor with
a far larger pixel count than any other D-SLR camera before it.
The 2,016-pixel RGB sensor reads the scene’s brightness and
colors more accurately, and then applies this reading to optimize
not only exposure, but also autofocus, white balance and i-TTL
flash calculations — all in mere milliseconds prior to the actual
exposure. With more pixels, the D7000 can recognize even smaller
subjects — both moving and stationary. The newly improved Scene
Re System delivers better photographs in every way.
Wide-area coverage, powerful 39-point AF
The D7000’s strategically positioned 39 AF points cover a
significantly wide area of the frame, giving you flexible
compositional possibilities. The nine AF points in the center
utilize powerful cross-type sensors — especially useful when you
need tack-sharp focus such as with portraits and macro work. And
unlike other manufacturers’ systems, the D7000’s nine cross-type
sensors work with all AF NIKKOR lenses f/5.6 or faster. The D7000
offers a variety of AF area modes, including dynamic-area AF
using 9, 21, 39 points. Switch between the three, depending on
the predictability of your subjects’ movement, and the selected
AF point and surrounding points will track your intended subject
automatically.
There is also 3D tracking, which continuously follows moving
subjects within the 39 AF points, indicating the activated AF
point in the viewfinder. Utilizing Nikon’s Scene Re
System, Auto-area AF properly judges the main subject within 39
AF points and focuses on it. Therefore, no matter what the
situation or composition calls for, the D7000’s autofocus system
will be ready to meet your focus needs.
39-point AF & 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
Stay focused on what matters most.
Sophisticated AE with highlight analysis
After the incredibly accurate 2016-pixel RGB sensor reads a
scene’s lighting information such as brightness and colors, the
D7000 cross-references what it sees with imaging data from 30,000
real-world shooting situations. This way, the renowned 3D Color
Matrix Metering II delivers exposure results that are faithful to
how you see light and shadow interplay, even in difficult
lighting situations. This intelligent metering technique also
delivers exceptionally accurate i-TTL flash exposures, and it all
happens within milliseconds for both speed and precision.
Informed auto white balance (AWB)
Based on its massive collection of shooting data compiled from
various light sources, the D7000’s intelligent AWB algorithm
renders white as truly white — even when under a wide range
of light sources, including the difficult mercury vapor lighting.
The D7000 also carries another AWB mode that maintains
incandescent warmth in your images.
Contrast AF for live view and D-Movie
Live View and D-Movie users can rejoice, because with the D7000,
face-priority AF is now faster and more powerful than ever. Up to
35 people can be. For moving subjects such as pets,
subject-tracking AF keeps them in focus. Normal-area AF is
recommended for pinpoint focus and wide-area AF for handheld
shooting. All are effective both for Live View shooting and movie
.
6 Frames Per Second Shooting up to 100 Images
Say farewell to missed rtunities. The D7000 incorporates a
new driving mechanism to conduct its remarkably fast and precise
mirror movements, giving you an approx. 0.052 second release time
lag and an approx. 0.13 second start-up time. What’s more, you
can continuously shoot at approx. 6 frames per second at both
14-bit and 12-bit A/D conversion for RAW shooting.
Rugged and protected: compact magnesium alloy body and sealing
against dust and moisture
With a top and rear cover of durable magnesium alloy, the D7000
is ready for the outdoors. Nikon engineers paid meticulous
attention to where exterior parts join by employing durable
sealing against moisture and dust. The compact body has also
undergone severe environmental tests to prove its rugged
reliability.
Approx. 100% frame coverage viewfinder
With approximately 100% frame coverage in the viewfinder, what
you see is what you exactly capture. The specially coated glass
pentagonal prism and precision-crafted finder screen offer not
only a bright viewfinder image, but also enable you to easily
confirm when a subject is in focus.
Precision and durability: 150,000 cycles tested shutter unit
The D7000 has a shutter speed range of 1/8000 to 30 seconds,
with a top flash synchronization speed of 1/250 second. And just
like with professional models, the shutter unit is tested for
150,000 cycles in severe conditions, proving precision and
durability.
Intuitive operation: strategically located dials, buttons and
switches
Each and every control on the D7000 has been strategically
placed for streamlined operation. The exposure mode dial and
release mode dial are stacked on the same axis for easier access.
Two new user settings can be assigned to the exposure mode dial.
The release mode dial now offers a quiet shutter release mode for
near-silent operation and one-touch Live View and movie
are now possible, thanks to a newly designed switch and button
structure.
921k-dots, 170-degree viewing angle, 3-inch LCD monitor
The D7000 features an expansive 3-inch VGA LCD monitor with
reinforced glass. Its approx. 921k-dot resolution assures clear,
detailed display of images, which proves invaluable when
confirming focus or assessing image sharpness. The wide 170°
viewing angle and bright display make it easy to review images or
confirm menu settings when shooting outdoors.
Electronic Virtual Horizon
Especially useful for landscape shooting, the virtual horizon
indicated in the LCD lets you know when the camera is level. The
virtual horizon can also be displayed during Live View shooting.
Twin SD card slots (cards not included)
Two memory card slots offer a number of advantages: sequential
; the same images simultaneously on two cards;
RAW and JPEG separately onto two different cards; and
duplicating images from one card to another. It’s also possible
to designate a specific card with more memory for use at the time
of movie .
Intelligent power management
After carefully scrutinizing every aspect of the camera’s
circuitry, Nikon engineers have designed the D7000 for maximum
performance with minimized power usage. With the newly designed
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15, 1,050 frames* can be taken
on a single charge.
*With EN-EL15, based on CIPA standards.
Nikon Creative Lighting System
The D7000 has a built-in pop-up flash that covers a 16mm lens
perspective without vignetting. The flash is fully compatible
with the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and delivers
well-balanced flash exposures thanks to the innovative i-TTL
flash control. The built-in flash also offers Commander mode to
trigger remote flash units when using Advanced Wireless Lighting.
The dual advantages for i-TTL technology and wireless capability
make sophisticated remote flash control simple and inspiring. One
simple remote flash from the side using the SB-900, SB-700 or
SB-600 creates more texture, dimension and mood in ways that
available light cannot. For more sophisticated creative effects,
the small and intelligent SB-700 has been designed to make the
control of remote multiple flashes even easier.
Picture Control: Portrait
You can transform the look of an image simply by selecting from
the camera’s Picture Control menu. Choose from the following
settings: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Landscape, and
Portrait. You can even adjust parameters such as sharpness and
saturation and then save them as Custom Picture Controls.
Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D11
The dedicated battery pack MB-D11 ensures longer battery power.
You can expect more than 2,010 s*. The MB-D11 is equipped
with a shutter release button, command dials and a multi-selector
useful for vertical composition shooting. It also provides better
camera balance when a long telephoto lens is used.
*With two EN-EL15 (one in camera and one in MB-D11), based on
CIPA standards
ViewNX 2 — Your imaging toolbox
Browse and organize images easily and efficiently with ViewNX 2.
This bundled, all-in-one software helps you view, edit, store,
and share both photos and movies. Attach labels to your images
for simpler searching and browsing, or choose from an array of
editing functions such as resize, crop, rotate, straighten and
auto red-eye correction. You can even delete scenes from movies
taken with your D7000. ViewNX 2 also works effortlessly with
Nikon’s photo-sharing website, my Picturetown, making uploading
and viewing your images more enjoyable than ever.
- High Resolution 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor.
- High Speed 6 frames per second continuous shooting up to 100 s.
- Breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus.
- Dynamic ISO range from 100 to 6400.
- Ground-breaking 2,016-pixel RGB (3D Color Matrix) exposure sensor.