Nikon D7000 released











Nikon has revealed a new model, named Nikon D7000 which is outfitted with low-light ability, a new 16.2-megapixel CMOS sensor, and Nikon’s new EXPEED 2 image processing system for enhanced performance. The speed of camera is 50-millisecond shutter response will be managed by EXPEED 2 to blazing AF speed and rapid six fps burst speed for up to 100 images.


Nikon D7000 comes with the new 39-point AF system and a new 2,016-pixel RGB 3D Matrix Metering System. This system delivers amazing image quality in various conditions. Full 1080p HD movie capability is provided by the camera with full time auto focus. The camera body of camera is sealed with Magnesium-alloy top and rear covers and a 150,000 cycle-rated shutter system. The compact design of Nikon D7000 is lightweight and the camera is dust and moisture sealed.

Nikon D7000 has a 23.1 x 15.4 mm CMOS sensor in a Nikon DX format (1.5x FOV crop) which allows 16.2 million effective pixels with a 14-bit A/D converter.

The price of the camera is different in different countries like in US is $1199, UK is £1099, EU is €1189, Price (with 18-105mm VR Lens) US is $1499, UK is £1299.99 and EU is €1399.


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