Nikon D7000

I've just been told that Jessops can't supply a new lens for the one I broke so they are giving me vouchers worth £oodles (insurance claim after I slipped over - it's me age y'know!)

So, I decided that, as I'd done without my 24-120 lens for so long I'd invest in a new camera body rather than replace the lens.

I decided on a D7000. Has anyone had/got one and give me any info on performance and ease of use? I'll probably get one anyway but it would be nice to have a heads up beforehand!

 Andy

My mate at Jacobs has sold quite a few of these and has nothing but praise for it. Have a look at this link for an in depth review,  http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond7000/       And i have to say i really do like the twin card idea, wish my Canon had 2 slots....

Now Rod, how on earth would you imagine I'd want to buy any more lenses...............well, maybe one or two! My 80-400 IS getting on a bit!

The only thing I'm unsure about is the HD Video capability. I haven't a clue what I'd use that for!

Andy

Go on, indulge yourself. We're only young once!

I think you'll be more than happy with the D7000. As for lenses, I guess that depends on what you tend to photograph. For my own Nikon set up; the D3 ( 2 x 8 gig cards) usually has the 24-70 F2.8 on it; the D300 has the 70-200 f2.8 VR II on it ( now as 105-300 F2.8 on APS-C of course.)

 That VR II does do the biz----you can see an example here on the D3 at ISO 4000; F2.8 at 1/8th sec, 200mm  handheld of the Queen Victoria at night.

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/31284687@N05/5643444374/

Or closer detail of the Balmoral as she sailed by but at 1/30th on same settings.

  http://www.flickr.com/photos/31284687@N05/5334078401/

Works a treat on the D300 for portraits. I think if you want to get a nice assesory for the D7000, the Nikon SB-900 flash I find excelent too. 

And it came to pass that the body did grow old and feeble, with much creaking of the joints to be heard.  The humping of much heavy photo apparatus became a burden.

From the east great help did desend upon the inflicted.

Panasonic did assist unworthy souls with the µ4/3 system.

Weight and bulk are banished to the wilderness and the quality did bring great joy to mankind.

Get a Panasonic G3.   

Mick, I'm desperately trying to convince my body that it is NOT decrepit and weak so for now I will load myself up with all sorts of "useful" and heavy things. Maybe one day I'll downgrade but until then....................

Paul, I have an SB-800 flash unit which I find invaluable. Lenses will have to wait until I save some more money (hide from wife!)

Andy 

Well, I got my D7000 - and now i have to upgrade my PSE 8 to PSE 10 because 8 won't process RAW files from the D7000!!!! Ah well, that's progress I guess

Andy