Nobody quite knew what to expect when the D7000 was launched at the Photokina trade fair in Cologne a couple of years ago. It didn't quite replace anything that Nikon had out at the time. The spec was certainly surprising and camera was positively received by Nikon enthusiasts and D-SLR users in general. The D7000 seemed to take of the attributes of other entry-level Nikons - the functionality and handling - and combined them with technology that was available only to their pro-user range - image size, video and build quality.
And so the D7000 appealed to the D300s user, who was attracted by the way the new camera handled, and the D90 user who was excited by the 16Mp sensor and great video reproduction. Not surprisingly the D7000 is a very popular camera that has sold extremely well.
Nikon upgrade their cameras every couple of years or so, and so the D7000 will soon be replaced by the D7100. What delights are in store for the enthusiast who is holding out to get the latest model? Well the build quality will remain the same - magnesium alloy with solid weathersealing. This was a huge selling point - a camera at the top end of the entry-level range that could withstand a few hard knocks meant that it could be considered by the semi-pro looking for a back up.
The 16MP sensor will no doubt be replaced, probably with the 24Mp sensor which has just been launched in the Nikon D3200. It has been a real eye-catcher and I think will eventually grace all the entry-level Nikons - the Sony-made 36MP sensor will be held back for the D800 and D600, which is due to be launched very soon.
Whilst the standard ISO range will remain between 100 and 6400, Nikon will surely move allow it to expand beyond the current maximum of 25,600, perhaps to 102,400, which will make it even better for low light photography.
Action photographers are more than happy with the current top shutter speed of 1/8000, but they will be looking for an improvement in burst speed. Whilst the current 6 frames per second is more than respectable, we all want more, don't we? I think 8 frames per second is quite likely, with extra buffer capacity, which will also be useful for the video functionality.
The D7000 offered the beginner the sort of video quality which had previously only been available in the professional bodies. However, nothing stands still and most manufacturers now offer something similar. The D7100 needs to offer HD video with more FPS options than the current 24FPS. I think it will have at least 30FPS and 60FPS options. Not only will this make the video run more smoothly, it will also help with auto-focus speed and accuracy during filming.
And so the D7000 appealed to the D300s user, who was attracted by the way the new camera handled, and the D90 user who was excited by the 16Mp sensor and great video reproduction. Not surprisingly the D7000 is a very popular camera that has sold extremely well.
Nikon upgrade their cameras every couple of years or so, and so the D7000 will soon be replaced by the D7100. What delights are in store for the enthusiast who is holding out to get the latest model? Well the build quality will remain the same - magnesium alloy with solid weathersealing. This was a huge selling point - a camera at the top end of the entry-level range that could withstand a few hard knocks meant that it could be considered by the semi-pro looking for a back up.
The 16MP sensor will no doubt be replaced, probably with the 24Mp sensor which has just been launched in the Nikon D3200. It has been a real eye-catcher and I think will eventually grace all the entry-level Nikons - the Sony-made 36MP sensor will be held back for the D800 and D600, which is due to be launched very soon.
Whilst the standard ISO range will remain between 100 and 6400, Nikon will surely move allow it to expand beyond the current maximum of 25,600, perhaps to 102,400, which will make it even better for low light photography.
Action photographers are more than happy with the current top shutter speed of 1/8000, but they will be looking for an improvement in burst speed. Whilst the current 6 frames per second is more than respectable, we all want more, don't we? I think 8 frames per second is quite likely, with extra buffer capacity, which will also be useful for the video functionality.
The D7000 offered the beginner the sort of video quality which had previously only been available in the professional bodies. However, nothing stands still and most manufacturers now offer something similar. The D7100 needs to offer HD video with more FPS options than the current 24FPS. I think it will have at least 30FPS and 60FPS options. Not only will this make the video run more smoothly, it will also help with auto-focus speed and accuracy during filming.
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The Nikon D7100 promises to be a great digital camera. Learn more from Jeremy Bayston, who has worked in the photographic industry for over twenty years, on his website devoted to the D7100. It is regularly updated with all the latest news.
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