Thursday, September 30, 2010

Video presentation of the Nikon D7000



Quiet shutter-release mode

You can reduce the sound of mirror-up and mirror-down during shooting by selecting "Q" on the release mode dial. This improved quiet shutter-release mode is a convenient function for scenes such as a school play or when shooting wildlife insects and sleeping child.
What do you think of this additional feature?

Magnesium alloy employed for the body, and superior weather-resistant and anti-dust capabilities

In a compact size of approx. 132 (W) x 105 (H) x 77 (D) mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.), the D7000 employs light and rugged magnesium alloy for top and rear covers for high durability. Furthermore, connected parts and various points are securely sealed, achieving superior weather-resistant and dustprevention performance.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Question time!



For those who have had the chance to try the Nikon D7000, what do you think of this new gem? We want to know first impressions! 
Leave a comment!

Sample Images 2

Photographer: Chase Jarvis

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Sample Images


Photographer: Chase Jarvis




System


1 Exposure compensation button/Two-button reset button 
2 Shutter-release button 
3 Power switch 
4 Sub-command dial 
5 Fn button 
6 Depth-of-field preview button 
7 Eyelet for camera strap 
8 Focal plane mark 
9 Metering button/Format button 
10 Control panel 
11 AF-assist illuminator/Selftimer lamp/Red-eye reduction lamp 
12 Built-in flash 
13 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit) 
14 Mode dial 
15 Release mode dial 
16 Eyelet for camera strap 
17 Flash mode button/Flash compensation button 
18 Infrared receiver (front) 
19 Bracketing button 
20 Meter coupling lever 
21 Built-in microphone 
22 Mounting mark 
23 Lens release button 
24 USB connector/A/V connector/HDMI mini-pin 
connector/Accessory terminal/Connector for external
microphone 
25 AF-mode button 
26 Focus-mode selector 
27 Lens mount 
28 Mirror 
29 Menu button 
30 Help/protect button
White balance button 
31 Thumbnail/playback zoom out button
ISO sensitivity button 
32 Playback zoom in button Image quality/size button/Two-button 
reset button 
33 Release mode dial lock release 
34 Playback button 
35 Delete button/Format button 
36 Monitor 
37 Viewfinder eyepiece 
38 Diopter adjustment control 
39 AE-L/AF-L button 
40 Speaker 
41 Main command dial 
42 Live View switch 
43 Movie-record button 
44 Multi selector 
45 OK button 
46 Infrared receiver (rear) 
47 Focus selector lock 
48 Memory card slot cover 
49 Memory card access lamp 
50 Info button 
51 Contact cover for optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D11 
52 Battery-chamber cover latch 
53 Battery-chamber cover 
54 Power connector cover 
55 Tripod socket

Monday, September 27, 2010

D7000 PRIMARY FEATURES

1.) A new DX-format CMOS image sensor and new image-processing engine, EXPEED 2, both developed by Nikon, enable capture of high-definition images with superior image quality

The D7000 is equipped with a new Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor and a new image-processing engine, EXPEED 2. The camera offers an effective pixel count of 16.2-million pixels and enables capture of high-definition images exhibiting superior image quality with extremely detailed rendering and rich tones with smooth gradations. With standard sensitivity range of ISO100 - 6400 and additional increases of up to Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent), the camera offers improved capability in shooting under dim lighting in the evening or indoors, and also expands possibilities for expression with rapidly moving subjects.

EXPEED 2 is Nikon's latest image-processing engine developed using the ideas, expertise and technologies in digital imaging that Nikon has cultivated over the years. EXPEED 2 enables faster image processing, a high level of noise reduction, better color reproduction characteristics, and reduced power consumption. 


2.) A compact, elegant body that offers both authenticity and flexibility

A magnesium alloy has been adopted for the top and rear covers for increased durability in a size equivalent to that of the D90. All joints on the camera body have also been sealed to ensure a greater level of water and dust resistance.


3.) A new 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor 

With 2,016 pixels, the new metering sensor developed for the D7000 offers twice the metering pixels as our previous high-end metering sensor. Prior to shooting, the 2,016-pixel RGB sensor acquires accurate information regarding the scene. That information is then reflected in autofocusing, automatic exposure, i-TTL balanced fill-flash, and auto white balance control for extremely faithful images.


4.) A new 39-point AF system

An AF sensor module with 39 effective focus points
Adoption of the new Multi-CAM4800DX autofocus sensor module enables certain acquisition and tracking of the intended subject with 39 focus points. Nine cross-type sensors at the most frequently used center of the frame allow for certain acquisition of the intended subject. In addition, the number of active focus points can also be limited to 11. 

Superior subject acquisition and tracking performance
Depending upon the scene or subject, the AF-area mode can be selected from Single-point AF, Dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking and Auto-area AF. Wide focus areas containing a large number of focus points work together to accurately acquire and track the subject. 


5.) D-Movie for recording and editing of full HD movies

The D7000 is equipped with the D-Movie function that enables recording of high-definition movies (1920 x 1080p, 24 fps) exhibiting superior video quality. Autofocusing during movie recording is possible using contrast-detect AF. When the focus mode is set to Full time-servo AF (AF-F) and the AF-area mode to Subject-tracking AF, the camera automatically maintains focus on a subject moving throughout the frame in three dimensions. 

The D7000 also offers in-camera movie editing functions that allow users to save a single frame as a still JPEG image or delete unnecessary portions from the beginning or end of movie files. Recording of stereo sound via an external microphone is also supported.


Nikon D7000 (News Release : September 15, 2010)

Introducing a new line of mid-class, high specification Nikon DX-format cameras

A compact, elegant body equipped with a new CMOS image sensor and a new image-processing engine, EXPEED 2


Tokyo - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the Nikon D7000, a model that introduces Nikon's new line of mid-class Nikon DX-format digital-SLR cameras. The camera is equipped with a new CMOS image sensor and a new image-processing engine, EXPEED 2, which enables capture of high-definition images exhibiting superior image quality. It also offers a number of advanced high-performance features packed into a compact, elegant body.

The following lens kit will also be released:

* D7000 and AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

As the D-SLR market expands, D-SLR users are becoming more diverse, There are users who look for the ability to capture images with greater definition and image quality, while others demand more advanced shooting functions. There are also those seeking to record movies with the rich power of expression that is only possible with SLR cameras.

The D7000 is a high-quality mid-class D-SLR that will respond to user demands for a variety of the latest camera technologies and functions, enabling them the high-quality, high-definition shooting that they desire, all in a durable, high-performance, yet compact body. Among its features are a new DX-format CMOS image sensor, Nikon's latest image-processing engine, EXPEED 2, a new 2,016-pixel metering sensor, a new AF system that utilises 39 focus points, and the D-Movie function that enables recording of full HD movies.