D7000 user...fall in!!!

[denari]

Are u new to the DSLR world? (as in no existing camera equipment at all?)

If u're really new, I'll recco u getting the camera during IT Show (Though most here will advise against so)

The prices @ IT Shows are admittedly more expensive than the prices @ Retail Shops but the freebies they provide are very useful & essential to a begineer (Take for eg, Mar IT Show. Free gifts include Bag, Dry cab, Cleaning Kit, Tripod, 50mm Prime etc)

But of course, if u know what u want to get, u can choose to buy individual items (which i did) but the overall cost will be higher.

Just my 2 cents

i come from the PnS crowd.
actually i want to buy in a bundle as well but i know mostly the freebies may not be good.
unfortunately, i dont know which brands of dry cab are good. what are the better class10 sd to get etc.

Right now, i have no requirement to travel, so no need for a bag.
Getting a good dry cab to protect the investment right away.
A couple of high capacity SDs to avoid buying more next time.

Most of my shooting will be done indoors, eg. closeups on objects, children, pets (no need macro, yet)

 

[Cowseye]

Buying freebies that you can't choose or buying useful additional gears at ur own leisure. The choice is urs. Though I believe most here will recommend the later, so do I.

 

[denari]

i prefer the latter as well. im just curious if shops allow u to pick then offer as a bundle.
or eg change the bundle memcard to a better one then top up a bit etc

 

[daredevil123]

i prefer the latter as well. im just curious if shops allow u to pick then offer as a bundle.
or eg change the bundle memcard to a better one then top up a bit etc

Definitely doable, but not too much.

 

[incomplet]

Hi There, U are posting in a Nikon subforum of course we will say D7k is better. ;p

But back on topic, I had the same dilemma as u as well when choosing a dslr.

I went for the D7000 for the following reasons (All personal opinions!)
1) Better ISO performance
2) The grip
3) Better IQ compared to 60D
4) Better sensor
5) 100% Viewfinder (This r0x man!)
6) Battery Life (rated for 1.1-1.2k shots per charge)
7) People around me use more nikon (easier to ask questions & borrow lens)

Noted by me but not put into consideration: Higher FPS, 2 mem stick slots, Partial Alloy body

Personal Analysis of the points that 60D is better than D7k: Video, Tilt Screen & better prolonged burst (slower but longer bursts)

So i went for the D7k instead.

(All above are PURELY my PERSONAL opinions based on reading & watching reviews)

yea i also find tat D7000 is much more better to grip den canon 60D.... *headache*

 

[incomplet]

Hi Irvine / google,

thanks for your replies.
shall go hunt around at Funan then

And to answer @incomplet qns, D7000 better picture taking, whereas 60D better at HD video (but not by far)
I was also considering the 60D until i saw the D7000.
Also i have to mention that the buttons on the 60D are not very tactile.
The only thing that i can think of choosing 60D over D7000 is the vari-angle lcd.

yea...the vari-angle...i think the diff 2 mgp is not much diff rite? 60d vs d7000...

 

[google]

Hi Irvine / google,

thanks for your replies.
shall go hunt around at Funan then

And to answer @incomplet qns, D7000 better picture taking, whereas 60D better at HD video (but not by far)
I was also considering the 60D until i saw the D7000.
Also i have to mention that the buttons on the 60D are not very tactile.
The only thing that i can think of choosing 60D over D7000 is the vari-angle lcd.

You are welcome ...

I didnt say much. Most of the brothers are very wise.
Do ask around.

 

[blurboiboi]

Wats the best px for a d7k body nw?

 

[Irvine]

yea...the vari-angle...i think the diff 2 mgp is not much diff rite? 60d vs d7000...

2 megapixels wun mean much. to be exact, u shldnt get too tempted by megapixel count. with more pixels u can only print pictures at bigger size and it allows u more room to crop.

 

[incomplet]

2 megapixels wun mean much. to be exact, u shldnt get too tempted by megapixel count. with more pixels u can only print pictures at bigger size and it allows u more room to crop.

Oo thanks

 

[nicorn]

mind if i ask if its good to use SIGMA APO DG 70-300MM MACRO to do macro shoot? does the lens got so call VR function? i cant find anything regardless VR thingy. soorry if i missed it out

 

[Irvine]

btw this shld help u in making ur decision:

[vid]x9DTo-Rd8oE[/vid]

 

[incomplet]

btw this shld help u in making ur decision:

[vid]x9DTo-Rd8oE[/vid]

Woot nice video review btw d7000 & 60d....keke thank you so much

 

[Nubzz]

I actually prefer the review from Cameralabs for D7000 vs 60D more.

[video=vimeo;17696909]http://vimeo.com/17696909[/video]

 

[Nubzz]

Funny i cant chain 2 videos in 1 reply..
Here is Part 2..

[video=vimeo;17675705]http://vimeo.com/17675705[/video]

 

[Thomas Hoi]

I have a website on nikon d7000 and is looking for writers to contribute articles on my site.

You will be paid based on performance. Send me a PM if you are interested. Thanks.

 

[kirkteo]

I have a website on nikon d7000 and is looking for writers to contribute articles on my site.

You will be paid based on performance. Send me a PM if you are interested. Thanks.

Hi Thomas, kind to share what's yr website link?

 

[kansatish]

hi all,
im planning to get the D7000 with kit, and a uv filter + electrical dry cab.
where would u guys recommend to get? Parisilk or TK Foto?

I got exactly all of these at Alan Photo. Ask around in Funan for a package price for all these items together. Do your homework well as some shops might reduce price on the camera, but increase it on the filter or other accessories.

 

[luckyorange]

I got exactly all of these at Alan Photo. Ask around in Funan for a package price for all these items together. Do your homework well as some shops might reduce price on the camera, but increase it on the filter or other accessories.

would suggest to get a hoya filter here 1st, its better than the one they are selling =x cheaper too =D...

 

[Cowseye]

Better definitely, cheaper not necessary. The ones that they push to you are usualy stenzeiser, vitacon or emolux. Those are $12 to $18 a piece. A basic Hoya HMC can cost from $30 to $45 a piece. All prices depends on the filter ring size.