For all but the D90 user it’s a no-brainer: if you need or want more, the D7000 is a lot more. It’s a bit like trading in your old CRT-based TV for a nice new LED backlit LCD HD large screen one. There will be some learning curve shock, but the performance you can obtain puts you in a different league. D90 users aren’t making so large a step, but it’s still a significant step. If you’re comfortable with 12mp and ISO 1600 tops, stay with the D90. If you need to shoot in low light, need more pixels, or feel disadvantaged in autofocus, the D7000 is a step up for the D90 user.
Prosumer DSLR owner (D100, D200, D300 user). Here’s the category that’s the most troublesome. D100 users, well, step right up.
Should You Get a D7000?
Probably:
For all but the D90 user it’s a no-brainer: if you need or want more, the D7000 is a lot more. It’s a bit like trading in your old CRT-based TV for a nice new LED backlit LCD HD large screen one. There will be some learning curve shock, but the performance you can obtain puts you in a different league. D90 users aren’t making so large a step, but it’s still a significant step. If you’re comfortable with 12mp and ISO 1600 tops, stay with the D90. If you need to shoot in low light, need more pixels, or feel disadvantaged in autofocus, the D7000 is a step up for the D90 user.
Prosumer DSLR owner (D100, D200, D300 user). Here’s the category that’s the most troublesome. D100 users, well, step right up.
http://bythom.com/nikond7000review.htm
noooo! Mrs C would have me locked away if i tried getting a new camera so soon.
If you’re comfortable with 12mp and ISO 1600 tops, stay with the D90.
i shoot @3200 frequently. looks fine to me. i haven’t tried the super-fast ISO settings yet.