In 2011, I will be selling my Nikon D90's to upgrade to the new Nikon D7000 cameras. I will not need to buy lenses so I will be buying bodies only and selling D90's with the unused kit lenses that came with the cameras.
If you go to the Nikon D7000 camera press release you will see many features showing exactly what the D7000 can achieve. Most often, I don’t even understand half the features they talk about. I got dropped a lot as a baby so I need a little extra help. So I have listed the key features and advantages FOR ME! If you are younger than me … some of the ones I mention may be totally useless for you. I know a man with Parkinson’s. He remains a great photographer because he knows how to use his equipment in order to be able to keep on shooting. Knowing your camera features and capabilities will help you produce better results and that can keep photography interesting for you!
So, here are the immediate advantages for me in upgrading to the Nikon D7000. You can get these features in other cameras. I am not by any means thumping Nikon as the only option. I am just deeply invested in their lenses and I am now a Nikon life-r. I respect all manufacturers!
So, here are the immediate advantages for me in upgrading to the Nikon D7000. You can get these features in other cameras. I am not by any means thumping Nikon as the only option. I am just deeply invested in their lenses and I am now a Nikon life-r. I respect all manufacturers!
Here are the key Nikon D7000 features for me:
1. High Resolution 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor for large prints and tight cropping.I’ll try to use plain and simple language here. Having extra pixels means I can crop a photo and still have more pixels at the end of the job. It’s almost like having artificial zoom lenses that great out power what I can afford. I always buy pixels. For me, the more pixels, the better. I am using Nikon D90’s at the moment and they have 12.2 MP. Jumping to 16.2 gives you a greater cropping capability to move in tighter. It’s like every 100mm lens will now let you crop to the equivalent of having a130mm lens.
2. High Speed 6 frames per second continuous shooting up to 100 shots captures the most fleeting action.What can I say about 6 frames a second. The D90 shoots at 4.5 which isn’t horrible. In a four second burst this feature adds the possibility of an extra 6 shots to nail the one you wanted. This is a big plus in so many ways especially as I age. I am not the steady hand I once was so I like anything that increases my chances.
3. Twin SD Card Slots compatibility gives you options to keep on shooting or separate your NEF (RAW), JPEG and movie files.Capacity is big for me as you might be able to tell by now. The fact that you can put 2 cards in the D7000 just doubles on affordable memory. For example, … Have you ever noticed that you can buy two 8 GB cards cheaper than one 16GB card? Well, this is a quick way for me to double my capacity in less expensive ways.
4. Two User Definable Settings (U1, U2) right on the Mode Selector Dial let you store most camera settings so you can go back to them at anytime without the need for further adjustments or menu settings.This might be a little easier to understand if you were having to shoot very time constrained situations. Photography is the main reason I see sunsets. Do you ever feel like you haven’t seen enough sunsets in your life? Maybe not if you live on the West Coast. Sunsets are fun to shoot but there can be so much going on as you switch from one mode to another or change color temperatures. This feature just allows you to make a lot of adjustments by switching one button and in some situations added seconds matter.
5. Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator shows whether the camera is level and in Live View mode, lets you place a grid over the scene you’re about to shoot — an invaluable tool for shooting landscapes and architecture.I love landscapes. I am planning to shoot as many as possible before I catch the big Tuna Boat to the sky. My recent trip to Oregon revealed that my camera hasn’t been as square in my hand as I thought. I reviewed shots in a hotel one night thinking that I am really losing it. It was obvious everything was tilted counterclockwise so this feature may become more use to me than I have ever anticipated.
6. Breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus and external stereo microphone jack to record cinematic-quality movies up to 20 minutes all enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.1080p HD Video on board. Now I don’t need to remember to pack a video camera. The D90 had a decent 720p HD video package but it did not have Full Time Autofocus feature so you had to constantly focus and that is another thing that isn’t as easy for me as when I was younger. I waited forever to watch HD video improve and after my kids quit playing sports … I didn’t think I had much use for it any more. Well, now after ignoring video … video has come back to me in the D7000. I might experiment to see if I can use video to teach some things on NikonSniper.
7. Flash Synchronization at 1/250 sec.The D90 on board flash only allows shooting at 1/200 sec. I have the Nikon SB600 and SB800 flash units that are unlimited but more often than not a shot presents itself when it would be impossible to go and get one of the bigger flash units. I would have to carry one in my back pocket or keep it on the camera. Not always so easy … so every little bit counts in flash sync speed with the on board kit.
Hope you find this helpful.
NikonSniper Steve
1. High Resolution 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor for large prints and tight cropping.I’ll try to use plain and simple language here. Having extra pixels means I can crop a photo and still have more pixels at the end of the job. It’s almost like having artificial zoom lenses that great out power what I can afford. I always buy pixels. For me, the more pixels, the better. I am using Nikon D90’s at the moment and they have 12.2 MP. Jumping to 16.2 gives you a greater cropping capability to move in tighter. It’s like every 100mm lens will now let you crop to the equivalent of having a130mm lens.
2. High Speed 6 frames per second continuous shooting up to 100 shots captures the most fleeting action.What can I say about 6 frames a second. The D90 shoots at 4.5 which isn’t horrible. In a four second burst this feature adds the possibility of an extra 6 shots to nail the one you wanted. This is a big plus in so many ways especially as I age. I am not the steady hand I once was so I like anything that increases my chances.
3. Twin SD Card Slots compatibility gives you options to keep on shooting or separate your NEF (RAW), JPEG and movie files.Capacity is big for me as you might be able to tell by now. The fact that you can put 2 cards in the D7000 just doubles on affordable memory. For example, … Have you ever noticed that you can buy two 8 GB cards cheaper than one 16GB card? Well, this is a quick way for me to double my capacity in less expensive ways.
4. Two User Definable Settings (U1, U2) right on the Mode Selector Dial let you store most camera settings so you can go back to them at anytime without the need for further adjustments or menu settings.This might be a little easier to understand if you were having to shoot very time constrained situations. Photography is the main reason I see sunsets. Do you ever feel like you haven’t seen enough sunsets in your life? Maybe not if you live on the West Coast. Sunsets are fun to shoot but there can be so much going on as you switch from one mode to another or change color temperatures. This feature just allows you to make a lot of adjustments by switching one button and in some situations added seconds matter.
5. Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator shows whether the camera is level and in Live View mode, lets you place a grid over the scene you’re about to shoot — an invaluable tool for shooting landscapes and architecture.I love landscapes. I am planning to shoot as many as possible before I catch the big Tuna Boat to the sky. My recent trip to Oregon revealed that my camera hasn’t been as square in my hand as I thought. I reviewed shots in a hotel one night thinking that I am really losing it. It was obvious everything was tilted counterclockwise so this feature may become more use to me than I have ever anticipated.
6. Breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus and external stereo microphone jack to record cinematic-quality movies up to 20 minutes all enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.1080p HD Video on board. Now I don’t need to remember to pack a video camera. The D90 had a decent 720p HD video package but it did not have Full Time Autofocus feature so you had to constantly focus and that is another thing that isn’t as easy for me as when I was younger. I waited forever to watch HD video improve and after my kids quit playing sports … I didn’t think I had much use for it any more. Well, now after ignoring video … video has come back to me in the D7000. I might experiment to see if I can use video to teach some things on NikonSniper.
7. Flash Synchronization at 1/250 sec.The D90 on board flash only allows shooting at 1/200 sec. I have the Nikon SB600 and SB800 flash units that are unlimited but more often than not a shot presents itself when it would be impossible to go and get one of the bigger flash units. I would have to carry one in my back pocket or keep it on the camera. Not always so easy … so every little bit counts in flash sync speed with the on board kit.
Hope you find this helpful.
NikonSniper Steve
13 comments:
Love this "Twin SD Card Slots".
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Very helpful and impressive that you have had time and desire to learn your camera. I keep thinking that when I retire in 2 or 3 years, I may focus a bit more on educating myself. Seems like there should be time to learn a little each week but my learning style is quicker if I have a tutor who makes me apply what he or she is saying. There aren't too many of those with available time either. Oh well - - - I am impressed that I do keep learning more each day with technology.
I seriously doubt that you were dropped on your head as a baby... in my humble opinion you don't need much help. I love your sniper shots.
Curiousity killed the cat... and nosy people in Nevada. So do you already have buyers for your D90 camera's??? Do you sell on ebay???
Be glad I am not your next door neighbor... blog stalker is bad enough eh?
ToOdLeS.
Thanks for the update. I would like to ask you, is Nikon D90 a good camera as i would like to upgrade it from my Nikon D40 . Thanks.
sheila,
i still have 3 d90's that have no future home. they usually sell quite fast when people find out. i have never had to sell on ebay yet. my son in college says i am a fool because i could make a lot more than i usually ask for the cameras. i haven't decided on a price for the cameras yet as i plan to finish the year with them. i sold the first one in a flash for $600, which is half of what i have to pay for the upgrade.
nikonsniper steve
rainstorm,
the d90 is not a good camera ... it's a great camera and a decent video camera. i have loved every one of my four d90's. i have never had any problems with any of them.
nikonsniper steve
If only I can afford to get the D7000!
I have been using my D60 for almost 2 years now, and I am still learning a lot about photography. I guess I don't need to upgrade as much as you do, but it'd be nice if I am able to.
I have a D50 and still could learn more about it. Hubby wants a camera.. would love to give him my D50 and get the D90, being I take the majority of the photos already.
Congrats on upgrading! Doesn't it feel good?
Like the poster above me I have D50 too...well my husband does and I use it all the time. He wants to upgrade to the D90 which means then I get the D50.
I've looked at the D7000, but my next camera body (at this point anyways) is gonna be the D700. I'm after the FX sensor because I do a decent amount of sports photography in much less than ideal lighting. Combine the FX sensor with a 70-200 f/2.8 lens (which I'll be buying before too long) I should be set for awhile. Cheers! Enjoy the D7000's!
I have a Nikon Cool Pix 995 that I use to take pictures for eBay. It is good enough but I would love to upgrade to be able to take pictures like yours. Of course it isn't only the camera. It's the person using it too. You have a great talent. Always GREAT pictures.
~gloW~
I enjoy your photography. I currently have the D300 and I am serious about getting the D3x in Feb 2011. I truly enjoy photography and it is my world through the lens. I take my camera every where and could never imagine being without one. I am a true fan of the NIKON. I have always taken alot of pictures since I was a young child. I am so happy with Digital I am unahppy of where to store all the photos. Currently I have a number of e books and I don't like the thought of loosing them so I store them in a large safe in case of a fire. Like I said photography is who I am and without it I could never live. Funny as it is, if I drive by something see a shot one way and miss the angle the way I saw it first I am NOT A HAPPY CAMPER. I guess that is one reason I could never be a professional. I feel to imperfect. I am so glad you found my blog because I love seeing your pictures, they inspire me! (snapshot) cheryl
cheryl,
i have heard great things about the d3x. i never change lenses so i likely wont be able to afford 4 of them so i am settling for a lower model. i know you will love the d3x.
all the best to you. nice to know i am not the only addicted photographer out there.
niikonsniper steve
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