Nikon D7xxx owners thread

It does seem like a strange thing to overlook now you've pointed it out. I'm still getting used to having a top LCD. The first couple of days I really missed the info screen being on all the time like my D5000.
 
specialman said:
That's exactly the issue - the '+/-' symbol appears but there's no guide to show you how much it's under or over.... it's not a massive issue but it is slightly annoying when I know my seven-year-old D2X features it. :)
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It's the same way it was on the D80, so it's as I'm used to.

I hadn't noticed the focus point on the LCD not moving though, and that is a bit of an odd one. It does move if you have the info screen up though.
 
specialman said:
So, after a few days of use, found two really annoying things about the D7000:

One - that there is no exposure compensation marker on the top LCD.

Two - the focus point graphic on the top plate LCD doesn't correspond to the one that's actually selected and visible in the viewfinder. Annoying....
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For one - tap the exposure compensation button and the numerical value will show on the LCD. Not ideal, but better than not being there at all.

For two - none of the 39 or 51 point AF systems (not on the D300, D700/D800 or D3/D4) have the active point on the top LCD. There's not enough space to have it be a meaningful option, not unless the display is made much bigger. You can have it show on the rear one though.
 
I must admit, yes with the rear showing and most importantly the viewfinder showing where the focal point is...I find it really hard to see what the issue is here...But hey different people different preferences...

Specialman, you do know that a quick press with the thumb on the ok button is enough to reset the focus point?
 
dejongj said:
I must admit, yes with the rear showing and most importantly the viewfinder showing where the focal point is...I find it really hard to see what the issue is here...But hey different people different preferences...

Specialman, you do know that a quick press with the thumb on the ok button is enough to reset the focus point?
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It's just one of those things that would be nice to have. I often compose a shot in my head before lifting the viewfinder to my eye, so to be able to see approximately where I'm setting my focus point on the top LCD would be handy. Still, it's not really an issue.
 
Slaphead said:
It's just one of those things that would be nice to have. I often compose a shot in my head before lifting the viewfinder to my eye, so to be able to see approximately where I'm setting my focus point on the top LCD would be handy. Still, it's not really an issue.
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I would have thought, as was mentioned before that it is actually in such a case more ergonomically sound to have it on the LCD display at the back as it is implemented. I mean looking down on the top lcd whilst moving the focus point around using the directional control pad is not a comfortable finger/wrist movement as such :thumbs:
 
dejongj said:
I would have thought, as was mentioned before that it is actually in such a case more ergonomically sound to have it on the LCD display at the back as it is implemented. I mean looking down on the top lcd whilst moving the focus point around using the directional control pad is not a comfortable finger/wrist movement as such :thumbs:
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You'd think so wouldn't you, but I have to admit since I've had cameras with a top LCD display I've all but stopped using the info display on the rear monitor - in fact I can't remember when I used it last. Also when I've got the D40x in tow I really miss that top LCD.

Horses for courses I guess.
 
Slaphead said:
You'd think so wouldn't you, but I have to admit since I've had cameras with a top LCD display I've all but stopped using the info display on the rear monitor - in fact I can't remember when I used it last. Also when I've got the D40x in tow I really miss that top LCD.

Horses for courses I guess.
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Hey don't get me wrong, I never ever use the info screen at the back. Always the top LCD, but never thought I want to preset my focus point using that. I find it easy to look at the subject and then the thumb is in the right place to adjust it....
 
Just ordered my D7000 :clap:

What is the best lens combo for portrait work, if I am going for a nifhty fifty I will hold out for a 1.4, but is there any others worth looking at perhaps the 85mm?
 
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Purchased a Seagull R A finder and it covers the last niggle i had changing from a d5100 to the d7000. Allows those low down shots that were so easy with the movable rear LCD . This little deviice is soooooo crystal clear and doesn't hamper the viewfinder display in any way.

Only other thing i miss is the selective colour option in effects - but i suppose its a toy really and not mega useful , although i did enjoy playing with it.
 
Zharrt said:
Just ordered my D7000 :clap:

What is the best lens combo for portrait work, if I am going for a nifhty fifty I will hold out for a 1.4, but is there any others worth looking at perhaps the 85mm?
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Loads of threads debating this one and no definitive answer :) Some love the 50 others the 35mm. The 85 is certainly held in high regard but more expensive. FWIW I really love my 70-200 2.8 but it is a heavy old beast and not cheap! I've used a 50 1.4 and own a 35, for me the 35 is a great choice :)
 
Been testing seagull and live view - is it ok to charge battery before reaching low level - i have about half way ? is it ok to charge ?
 
mikeysaling said:
Been testing seagull and live view - is it ok to charge battery before reaching low level - i have about half way ? is it ok to charge ?
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Charge away! Don't think it makes too much difference to batteries these days although I may be wrong. I was always told that you should try and completely discharge a battery once in a while but I think technology has moved on a bit. From what I've experienced of the battery on the D7k half should last a pretty long while though.
 
Thanks Phil - just that i have been changing settings (menu) in between using seagull and live view to get a correlation between the two with AF fine tune - all this on aa copy stand --- PIA still worth it in the long run.
 
Phil1974 said:
Charge away! Don't think it makes too much difference to batteries these days although I may be wrong. I was always told that you should try and completely discharge a battery once in a while but I think technology has moved on a bit. From what I've experienced of the battery on the D7k half should last a pretty long while though.
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With the newer batteries discharging them completely actually damages them. They don't have a memory so charge them whenever you like!
 
jacob12_1993 said:
With the newer batteries discharging them completely actually damages them. They don't have a memory so charge them whenever you like!
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That is completely true, however, before anybody decides it's bad to run a battery to an indicated zero in the camera, be aware that the camera's battery management takes this into account, with a fair amount of margin.

When the battery shows as zero in the camera, there's actually a good bit of charge still left in it, however the camera will prevent you from using this in order to protect the battery.

This is true of any device that uses Lithium Iron or Lithium Polymer batteries.
 
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HMansfield said:
It's the same way it was on the D80, so it's as I'm used to.
I hadn't noticed the focus point on the LCD not moving though, and that is a bit of an odd one. It does move if you have the info screen up though.
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I only found there was a rear info screen by accident.... I was wondering why the 'INFO' was tucked away so pressed it and all this stuff came up on the screen. Scared the life out of me - though the camera was possessed :lol:

ausemmao said:
For one - tap the exposure compensation button and the numerical value will show on the LCD. Not ideal, but better than not being there at all.

For two - none of the 39 or 51 point AF systems (not on the D300, D700/D800 or D3/D4) have the active point on the top LCD. There's not enough space to have it be a meaningful option, not unless the display is made much bigger. You can have it show on the rear one though.
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I've been tapping the EC button and like you say, it at least shows the amount of EC when pressed - just seems a simple omission from the camera not to have an EC scale, even if it was a some form of custom function like the way you can hang the shots remaining to ISO....

I'd not thought about the AF display like that - there is a hell of a lot of info on there already, although it wil display whether you're using 9-points and upwards when you press the AF button on the side of the body.

Checking which AF point is selected on the top LCD is force of habit, it's just how I shoot.... call it pre-shoot checks.

All this stems from the fact that I'm shooting one-handed a lot (the other hand holding a softbox and flash) so it's easier to refer to the top LCD than look through the viewfinder, especially when I'm in a hurry, in a crowded space or when the light is really strong and the info in the viewfinder isn't always clear. With easy exposure comp set all you need to do is use your thumbs, which is naturally in position. By having to press the '+/-' button it requires a change of hand position, not always ideal when holding one-handed. :)
 
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specialman said:
I've been tapping the EC button and like you say, it at least shows the amount of EC when pressed - just seems a simple omission from the camera not to have an EC scale, even if it was a some form of custom function like the way you can hang the shots remaining to ISO....
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Oh, I agree. The option to have it there all the time some how should be present. I only mentioned it so that you'd have at least some kind of workaround if you hadn't known about it (which you did ;) )

I'd not thought about the AF display like that - there is a hell of a lot of info on there already, although it wil display whether you're using 9-points and upwards when you press the AF button on the side of the body.
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And imagine trying to work out which AF point was active from that little thing - it'd only really be useful for saying which third the AF point was in :lol

Checking which AF point is selected on the top LCD is force of habit, it's just how I shoot.... call it pre-shoot checks.

All this stems from the fact that I'm shooting one-handed a lot (the other hand holding a softbox and flash) so it's easier to refer to the top LCD than look through the viewfinder, especially when I'm in a hurry, in a crowded space or when the light is really strong and the info in the viewfinder isn't always clear. With easy exposure comp set all you need to do is use your thumbs, which is naturally in position. By having to press the '+/-' button it requires a change of hand position, not always ideal when holding one-handed. :)
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Gear forcing a change of habits is frustrating, especially when some of the changes could have been avoided so I get where you're coming from.

Oh, I have mine set to easy ISO. I never knew easy exposure comp didn't bring up exposure comp when you adjust it. That would **** me right off if I used it, especially as it almost defeats the purpose of having it in the first place!

In other news, apparently I'm never allowed to get a lens that focuses correctly out of the box unless it's MF. Back to the store I go :(
 
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specialman said:
Ausemmao - what lens? Not good when they're duff straight from the box....
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24 1.4. Tried it on another body and it was a little better, but the other way. Tried another 24, was better but still off :lol: With +15 on fine tune it's as accurate as live view AF, which lets it perform as it should. Given how the other 24 did I'm inclined to think it's the body at fault. I'm not going to be able to use my stuff for a while anyway so I will probably send in the the D7000 and my lenses all together so they can be calibrated.
 
Maccers said:
I'm intrigued to hear that AF-D lenses (Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D etc;) work auto focus on the D7000?

Is this true?
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Yes, the D7000 has an inbuilt focus motor, so AF-D and AF lenses will autofocus fine.
 
Maccers said:
Thanks for the clarification, I had assumed it was part of the D3000/5000 etc; family!
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Currently D90 upwards in the line have a focus motor...It is D3000, D3100, D3200, D5100, D90, D7000, etc....
 
Could anyone advise if the 18-105 lens in the kit comes with a hood

Thanks
 
mikeysaling said:
kit lens in uk comes with a nice petal hood !
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Thanks for that! Mine is missing then, was a bit suspicious as there was no seal on the box :(
 
coopersim said:
Thanks for that! Mine is missing then, was a bit suspicious as there was no seal on the box :(
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Yep should definitely have a petal hood
 
is there a setting that turns OFF the VF display so i can manually focus without the AF outline showing - like the old fresnel screen displays?
 
Lens query, I've decided on the Nikon 14-24 2.8, 24-70 2.8 & 70-200 2.8. I use a D7000 & will eventually move to full frame, I want to make sure any lenses I get will be up to the job & they are all a good investment for holding their money. Question is where to start?
 
Should have added in last post the split of my current photos is almost 50:50 based on 24-70 & 70-200mm ranges.
I am heading towards the 24-70mm at the moment but your thoughts would be appreciated.
 
Don't need it right now , but does anyone recommend a particular blower to be used on the sensor and/or mirror. ? make or seller ? Or is the built in vibration cleaner sufficient .
 
MBZ3147 said:
Should have added in last post the split of my current photos is almost 50:50 based on 24-70 & 70-200mm ranges.
I am heading towards the 24-70mm at the moment but your thoughts would be appreciated.
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If its 50/50 then it doesn't really matter, just get which ever you like the deal off. As I am looking for a 24-70 I would suggest you go for the 70-200 first. The VR1 is great on my D7000 :lol:

mikeysaling said:
Don't need it right now , but does anyone recommend a particular blower to be used on the sensor and/or mirror. ? make or seller ? Or is the built in vibration cleaner sufficient .
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I just use a Giotto rocket blower
 
Or if you are brave enough for a wet clean, eclipse fluid and swabs
 
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