By James Inman


The cost of electronic consumer goods has been coming down in recent months. However the Nikon D7000 camera seems to be an item that is actually bucking this trend. This 16.2 megapixel DSLR camera is truly exceptional and as we take a look at the various product features of the Nikon D7000 you can soon see why this is the case.

The first thing you will notice about this particular DSLR camera is that it looks different from the others available. This isn't a camera designed for taking holiday snaps with but is in fact designed to be used by the more serious photographers among us. It measures 5.2 x 1.4 x 3 inches, which isn't small when you look at some of the other models on the market. Plus this isn't a lightweight camera either, without the battery, card or lens attached it still weighs a staggering 1.5 pounds.

Mounting the lens on this particular camera is done through the use of Nikon's F bayonet fitting. This then offers you the opportunity to actually fit a wide variety of different lens to the main body of the camera. But when using this camera initially we would recommend you stick with the 5.8x lens kit that has built in vibration reduction.

As already mentioned this is a very serious piece of photographic equipment and using it won't prove all that easy initially. The main dial for operating it is located on top and situated above the release mode dial, which allows you to change the frame speed. This particular dial allows you to change from single frame speed to continuous low or high frame speeds. Yes the dial can be accessed easily, but it is difficult to operate, as you need to press down the locking button situated close to it at the same time. It is actually a very convoluted way for any one to take a shot.

However you do get immediate access to the self-timing feature on this camera as well as the quiet shutter release feature through use of this dial. Plus the main dial comes with a variety of other functions that you may find useful and to be found on other DSLR cameras including such functions as full manual and auto, along the ability to change its priority shutter and aperture settings. Plus you can also turn the flash function on this camera automatically if you wish.

Also you have a number of different options available to you about what sort of picture is taken. There are product features of the Nikon D7000 that allow you to choose specific shooing situations such as choosing to take portrait or landscape photos. In fact this camera is one that offers you a total of 19 different options of the style of shot you take. Plus it also provides you with the additional feature of two settings (U1 and U2) that allow you to save those configurations of shots you favour the most.

Along with the various dials on top of the Nikon D7000 is located the flash as well as the hot shoe and control panel LCD features. The great thing about the control panel is that there is no need for you to place the camera in front of your face in order to check the settings on it. Ideal for those who like taking photos on the fly. Plus beside the shutter there is a further dial that allows you to change the metering type along with exposure compensation.

If that wasn't enough on the left hand side of the camera is a compartment inside which can be found a mini-HDMI port along with a USB and A/V port. Plus there are connections for attaching a microphone or GPS device to it. Another one of the product features of the Nikon D7000 that you will find invaluable is the solid pistol grip that makes handling such a heavy weight camera a lot simpler.




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