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D 7000 VS D 700
Ray Anderson, Photographer
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San Francisco | CA | USA | Posted: 11:29 AM on 03.13.11 |
->> Thinking of purchasing a D 7000 anyone out there using one that also uses a D 700 and if so how do the compare.
I do not need the video feature |
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Delane B. Rouse, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Washington | DC | US | Posted: 1:26 PM on 03.13.11 |
->> While I like the D7000...I don't like the fact that:
a) the camera controls are different
b) different battery/charger system
c) uses SC cards instead of Compact Flash
I use it for video only... |
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Jeff Stanton, Photographer
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Princeton | IN | USA | Posted: 2:54 PM on 03.13.11 |
| ->> It's also smaller and I felt it didn't fit my hand very well, even with the grip. In addition, the FPS burst is slower and doesn't vary even with the grip. I think the 7000 has nice video features. I like the 700 best because of its rugged build. |
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Nic Coury, Photographer
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Monterey | CA | | Posted: 3:12 PM on 03.13.11 |
->> What Jeff said.
It's quite a bit lighter than the D700, like significantly.
I use it mainly for video. Stuff far away looks soft a tad, but I have nailed shots up close that are razor sharp.
It is better than the D300 with higher ISOs. Much better. I have pulled off a 6400 shot in fairly dim light, but definitely not at the D3/D700 levels.
I also hate having multiple card types, but SD are used for many things like audio recorders, compact cameras, etc., so it's fine.
I wish the grip used the same batteries as the D700.
One other issue I have is that I've become accustomed the AF-ON button and you have to re-program the AE-L button to do so, but it shuts off the AF via the shutter button when you do.
Nice video though. Much cleaner than the D300s. Wish it has 60 fps like the 7D. |
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Doug Pizac, Photographer
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Sandy | UT | USA | Posted: 12:07 AM on 03.14.11 |
->> Since you don't need the video, suggest you go with the D700 for the simple reason that you'll have two cameras with the controls in the same place, use the same batteries, use the same memory cards, use the same battery grip, etc. And they'll both be the same full-frame format.
When in a crunch, you don't need to be dickering around with having to look for where the right switches, dials, buttons, etc. are.
Think of it like driving two cars at once -- one being an automatic and the other a stick. You're bound to make an error. But instead of stripping gears you'll miss an important picture.
Just my opinion. |
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Chris Peterson, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Columbia Falls | MT | USA | Posted: 11:57 AM on 03.14.11 |
->> They're both excellent cameras. I can vouch for the D7000 in lousy weather. I've literally had the camera caked in snow and ice, and it still worked fine.
As far as "not needing" the video feature, I thought same thing, until I started shooting video with it. It's really cool. I've said this before: It's way fun sticking a 400 mm on this camera and shooting video.
Plus, the older you get, the tolerance for big heavy cameras gets smaller and smaller... |
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Jeff Brehm, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Salisbury | NC | USA | Posted: 7:57 PM on 03.14.11 |
| ->> What about the many recent reports that Nikon is soon going to release the replacement for the 700? If true, that means you could be buying a camera that will not be as good at its successor, for maybe about the same price, or would cost a lot less if you waited until the demand dried up for the older model. |
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