Nikon D7000
Nikon has announced the D7000 DSLR to replace the popular D90. It features a new 16.2MP CMOS sensor that boasts exceptional low-light capability, a new 39-point AF system which includes nine centre cross-type sensors to provide fast AF and AF tracking, a 2,016 pixel RGB 3D Matrix Metering System, and full 1080p HD movie capability with full-time auto focus (AF). The EXPEED 2™ image-processing system allows a 50-millisecond shutter response, blazing AF speed and rapid 6fps burst speed for up to 100 images. The native ISO range is from 100-6400 and can be expanded to a Hi-2 setting of ISO 25,600 equivalent.
The exposure can be adjusted on the fly while recording a movie, the start and end of recorded movies can be trimmed in-camera, and stereo sound can be recorded using an optional wireless or hot shoe mounted microphone.
Like the D3100, there is now a dedicated Live View switch and Movie button. A built-in HDMI output allows users to connect the D7000 to a HDTV; because the output is CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) compliant, playback can be controlled with most HDTV remote controls.
The Nikon D7000 is dust and moisture sealed and the body features magnesium-alloy top and rear covers. The D7000 is available mid-October 2010 at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of CAD $1,279.95 / US $1,199 for body only and CAD $1,599.95 / US $1,499 for a kit that includes the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens.
Main Specifications
- 16.2MP DX-Format (APS-C) CMOS sensor and EXPEED 2TM image processing engine
- 3.0-inch LCD Monitor (921k-dot)
- Picture Control System and the ability to process RAW images directly in the camera and add in special effects using the retouch menu
- New Color Sketch filter which creates a sketch-styled image
- Full HD 1080p Video at 24fps with full-time AF and manual exposure control for exposure adjustment on the fly while recording
- Dust and moisture sealed body with magnesium-alloy top and rear covers
- Dust Reduction System
- Optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage
- 39 points in the new Multi-CAM 4800DX AF module includes nine centre cross-type sensors
- Scene Recognition System interprets scene data for improved control of light metering and i-TTL flash output
- Live view
- “Ambient” white balance setting can be activated while in Automatic White Balance mode to allow warm rendering
- Continuous Shooting at 6 fps for up to 100 images
- Built-in i-TTL Speedlight flash offers coverage for lenses as wide as 16mm and has Wireless Commander support
- Built-in HDMI output is CEC compliant so playback can be controlled with your HDTV’s remote control
- Twin SD, SDHC, SDXC card slots; recording options include designating separate NEF (RAW) JPEG and movie files
- Camera Body MSRP: CAD $1,279.95. With AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR kit lens: CAD $1,599.95
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