Nikon D7xxx owners thread

badboy1984 said:
The nikon 35mm f1.8 AFS is a cracking lens and very value for money as well. If you need that extra f for DOF etc then yeah the f1.4 lens is good but if you don't need the 1.4 then i don't see why you don't buy the 35mm f1.8 AFS.
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Cheers mate, will likely just keep the f1.8 for now... had a look at telephoto options, seems to be little available "in-between" the 70-300 VR at around £410 and the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 which is about £900!!!!
 
I use the sigma 70-200 f2.8 but the 70-300 VR is a cracking lens. Of course is not fixed aperture but it weight alot less and more ideal for travel etc.

I've got my sigma used for around £500 on mpb photography. My is the HSM non OS version and its a cracking lens for the price.
 
Received my d7000 and 16-85mm yesterday - looking forward to stretching its legs at the weekend :)

I was expecting the 16-85 to be bigger and heavier than what it is - nice n light combo though
 
I have to say I do agree with some of the comments I've read in the thread and elsewhere about the "feel" of the D7000, having handled other Nikon bodies before particularly the D90 and D300s it does feel a little "cheap" perhaps, even maybe compared to my old Sony A700 which I would have pegged as a similar level of body.
 
Body feels solid to me - no different to my 40D I used to own, I have never picked up a pro body so wouldn't know how they feel!


I have a question for you d7000 experienced users out there: is there a quick way to enable auto iso in A mode rather than having to go through the menu? In my old 40D auto iso was under 100 iso in the quick adjustable lcd, I've read the manual but there is no mention of it so I'm kind of guessing not?!

Also I've noticed the camera using high iso (6400) when using the flash in auto iso mode even with a moderate aperture! Is that strange ?

Help appreciated
 
hobodan said:
Body feels solid to me - no different to my 40D I used to own, I have never picked up a pro body so wouldn't know how they feel!

I have a question for you d7000 experienced users out there: is there a quick way to enable auto iso in A mode rather than having to go through the menu? In my old 40D auto iso was under 100 iso in the quick adjustable lcd, I've read the manual but there is no mention of it so I'm kind of guessing not?!

Also I've noticed the camera using high iso (6400) when using the flash in auto iso mode even with a moderate aperture! Is that strange ?

Help appreciated
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Hi Dan,
Not sure if there is a quick set up or not but as for your query about high iso I had an issue a month ago where I had "Easy ISO" enabled and this means you can override the auto iso with the command wheel. I hadn't noticed I had knocked the wheel so was shooting at high iso without realising! Turned it off now :) If you look at my threads you'll see what I mean.
 
badboy1984 said:
you can assign one of the wheel dial to change iso without going to the menu.
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Yep. That's the easy iso I mentioned above. For me it seemed far too easy to knock it accidentally and not realise.
 
Thanks phil - that has made it easier to change the iso by just using the one dial :)
But it doesn't enable you to go from say 400 iso to auto iso without having to go into the menu. Maybe my camera is trying to tell me to be more professional & shoot manual iso permanently :D
 
hobodan said:
Thanks phil - that has made it easier to change the iso by just using the one dial :)
But it doesn't enable you to go from say 400 iso to auto iso without having to go into the menu. Maybe my camera is trying to tell me to be more professional & shoot manual iso permanently :D
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Hmmm. I think, and I may be wrong, best to try it yourself that if you are shooting on auto iso then easy iso will allow you to manually override it up to the max value you specify in the menu. If you then dial in 100 iso the auto iso should kick back in? That's how I think it works anyway.
 
hobodan said:
Thanks phil - that has made it easier to change the iso by just using the one dial :)
But it doesn't enable you to go from say 400 iso to auto iso without having to go into the menu. Maybe my camera is trying to tell me to be more professional & shoot manual iso permanently :D
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Could you not set it to one of the custom modes on the dial?
 
Ordered my d7k body today from Amazon to replace my loved but worn d40x. Will use with 18-200vr and 35mm 1.8 and sb400. Looking forward to tomorrow...
Went with official UK body rather than grey import in case of focussing issues.
I am sure I will have many questions.....
 
Yes that is a good idea - I've also assigned the FN button to bring up the first option in my folder, which I've put as auto iso on/off.

It's pretty much a resolution so thanks all for your input :)
 
I have my new D7000 and wow what an upgrade from my D3100. It feels huge. I have read the manual and need to read it again. I also like reading guides, can anyone recomend a good book I can get from Amazon.
Thanks
 
silure130 said:
I have my new D7000 and wow what an upgrade from my D3100. It feels huge. I have read the manual and need to read it again. I also like reading guides, can anyone recomend a good book I can get from Amazon.
Thanks
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Nikon D7000 Digital Field Guide by J Dennis Thomas is a good extension to the Nikon Manual In my opinion!
 
cotty332000 said:
Does anyone know if there is a way to display the exposure meter whilst shooting Manual in Live View?
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IIRC there is no way, but you don't need it (provided you aren't shooting slower than 1/30) turning Manual movie settings on will give you exposure simulation in Live View - so you can see exactly how the final image will look.
 
ausemmao said:
IIRC there is no way, but you don't need it (provided you aren't shooting slower than 1/30) turning Manual movie settings on will give you exposure simulation in Live View - so you can see exactly how the final image will look.
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Don't normally use live view but was shooting level with the water line on a lake after dark lying with my cheek pressed in the mud thinking a couple of inches higher looking at live view would be great!:lol:
Was at 15 sec exposure!

May have to invest in a 90 degree view finder!
 
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Another potential owner here.

I've just looked at the last couple of pages and see the lowest price anyone mentions is above £700. Digital Rev have it at £659.99

I mainly want it for better ISO performance than the D200, so should I take the plunge?
 
I'm just plain stuck on what to do with my D7000 lens set up.

I need to free up some funds so currently selling my 70-300 VR and 16-85 VR and keeping my 18-200 VR MKII.

I'm really not sure if I should be selling the 18-200 and keeping the other two. For travelling the 18-200 just cant be beaten for convienience, but maybe I should look at the bigger picture as I dont travel a lot, and when i do, it would usually be to places where changing a lens would not be a big issue.

Lens decisions are never easy!
 
JJ! said:
I'm just plain stuck on what to do with my D7000 lens set up.

I need to free up some funds so currently selling my 70-300 VR and 16-85 VR and keeping my 18-200 VR MKII.

I'm really not sure if I should be selling the 18-200 and keeping the other two. For travelling the 18-200 just cant be beaten for convienience, but maybe I should look at the bigger picture as I dont travel a lot, and when i do, it would usually be to places where changing a lens would not be a big issue.

Lens decisions are never easy!
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If you don't need 300mm end then i would keep the 18-200 personally. The 18-200 VR is one cracking lens to use.
 
^ Its a tricky decision - no going back once sold!!!
 
Only you can make the decision but I'd keep the 16-85&70-300, it also depends on how much funds you need to release.
 
Sale of either set up would provide funds! 70-300 is bigger and heavier than anything I have ever used before - will take a bit of getting used too!!
 
once you start using 70-200 f2.8 lens then you would think 70-300 weights nothing lol.
 
I bet! But having given the GX1 a try, the D7000 & 70-300 it f'in heavy!

Saying that, I much prefer having a proper camera in my hand. I know a lot of people sell up to go to micro 4/3, but it just didnt work for me.
 
JJ! said:
Sale of either set up would provide funds! 70-300 is bigger and heavier than anything I have ever used before - will take a bit of getting used too!!
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Buy a black rapid strap. Having it around you neck is uncomfortable but with a black rapid strap I use my 70-200 and 24-70 lenses as walkabout.

The 70-300 I traded in against my 70-200. Before that it used to be one of my favourite lenses. Fast to focus, sharp all throughout the range and great vr.
 
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About to join the D7000 club today. My wife cracked the rear screen on my D90 a few weeks back, put in an insurance claim for accidental damage (camera was dropped), and was expecting them to recommend a repair to the screen. Nope, just got a phone call to say they are replacing the D90, which I've had for about 15 months with a brand new D7000. I certainly wasn't expecting that. Hopefully, this will also be the kick up the backside to get me taking photos again; I just lost my "mojo"!!

So, without going through all 53 pages....is it a real step up with regards to learning new things with the D7000 over the 90?
 
Having gone from D90 to D7000 myself, yes it is quite a steep learning curve. Enjoy the new toy
 
Cheers. I've gone from a D50 ---> D90 ---> D7000 in the space of 16 months, and I was just getting used to the D90 after moving up from the D50. Think I'll keep the wife away from the new one for a while!!!
 
I got mine this morning to replace my D200
First thing to annoy me, after setting it to back button focus, i find my glasses are in the way :(
Gonna have to start using those contacts.
 
I'm sure its been asked before but what feature(s) would you like to see on a replacement to the 7000.

I would like the swivelscreen i had on the 5100 !

AND have a guess at the UK retail cost excluding any lenses - as many will already be well lensed up !! and some may be looking for a stable auto focus (i think)
 
A replacement for me would be fx....I've never used the live screen or video or anything like that..
 
I just hope they keep the mega pixels in check!

I would hazard a guess at body only price RRP somewhere in the region of £1000.
 
i agree with the estimate of £1000 - sounds reasonable as a start off price . I never use video so if they dropped that (don't suppose they will) i wouldn't worry. Right now i use a lilliput monitor and a right angle finder to replace live view down low images. Same batts would be a plus . Thing with swivel is where do all the left side rear buttons go!!
 
Just a heads up if anyone is still after a battery.

Amazon have one for £50. (3rd party seller - fulfilled by amazon)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-EN-EL...JSM4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1346180451&sr=8-3

One person's review.

"The battery looks to be a genuine Nikon product. Packaging, documentation, labelling & holograms compare well with the OEM battery supplied with the V1. Only difference is that the battery cell is identified as Sony, (OEM battery says Nikon). Initial charging was fine, and all camera functions are working as expected. Currently checking discharge rate, which looks similar to the OEM battery. So far, so good ..."

My battery also said sony on it and i bought mine early last year from kerso (flashcamera.co.uk) - have used it several times since then - had no problems.
 
Just been caught out with a real rookie mistake. Went to the local aircraft museum over the weekend, and the first use of the D7000. I was getting weird readings from the exposure meter, saying I was over exposed when using 1/125, ISO 800 and f5.6, when I was indoors and there was hardly any light. I then twigged on after about 10 minutes what was happening. The exposure meter is reversed as opposed to the D90 I've been used to!! Why would Nikon now do + to - on the D7000? I found the setting to "reverse" this back to my normal. D'Oh!!!!!
 
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