How can/will the D7000 be upgraded?

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Dom

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I'm also waiting for D7000 to come back in stock. I want to start learning and shooting ASAP though. I would like to be a decent photographer by the time all my summer trips start. I'm on the fence and might just get a D5100 since it has the same sensor and will produce the same quality pictures. I do like that LCD screen on top of the D7000 and the extra focus points. Those are the only things that I would miss. But maybe I wouldn't since I don't know how the D5100 would compare with the D7000 as far as focusing goes.

I want to start enjoying photography. I don't want to play the wait game since there is always something around the corner. I can always upgrade.

It's really frustrating to wait months for Nikon to get their cameras production up. I see all the Canon cameras in stock. Do they only have one small factory? All their lenses I see reviewed are made in China, which didn't get hit by the tsunami and most of the affordable ones are out of stock. And as I type this D5100 is now also out of stock everywhere. I might end up getting a Canon if this keeps up. April is the absolute latest I want to get a camera. If it ends up that they're purposely producing bare minimum because of upcoming models that would really turn me off from Nikon. Just like what they did to the D700 with a sudden production stop.

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I guess whether or not they're out of stock depends on what stores you're looking at. B&H and Newegg both seem to have the D5100 in stock anyway. It wasn't the tsunami that halted D300s, D7000 and D5100 production, it was the floods in Thailand. The tsunami in Japan affected the full frame camera production, and pushed back the release of the D4 and D800. Dealing with two distinct disasters last year can't have been easy for Nikon, and they aren't the only electronics manufacturer experiencing shortages now.

It sounds like:
1) You're in a bit of a hurry.
2) You're just starting out in the world of DSLR photography.

Given those two things, if I were you, I'd buy a refurbished D5100 now, use the money I saved from not getting a new D7000 to buy some nice lenses (starting with the 50mm f/1.4), and by the time you're ready to replace the D5100, you'll have the lenses and experience to really use the features of higher end bodies. I've generally had good experiences with refurbished equipment; at least you know a technician checked it to make sure everything is working perfectly, unlike buying new which sometimes has less quality control. And in my opinion, good lenses make more of an impact on the quality of your photography than the body.

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Dom

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jablko said:
I guess whether or not they're out of stock depends on what stores you're looking at. B&H and Newegg both seem to have the D5100 in stock anyway. It wasn't the tsunami that halted D300s, D7000 and D5100 production, it was the floods in Thailand. The tsunami in Japan affected the full frame camera production, and pushed back the release of the D4 and D800. Dealing with two distinct disasters last year can't have been easy for Nikon, and they aren't the only electronics manufacturer experiencing shortages now.

It sounds like:
1) You're in a bit of a hurry.
2) You're just starting out in the world of DSLR photography.

Given those two things, if I were you, I'd buy a refurbished D5100 now, use the money I saved from not getting a new D7000 to buy some nice lenses (starting with the 50mm f/1.4), and by the time you're ready to replace the D5100, you'll have the lenses and experience to really use the features of higher end bodies. I've generally had good experiences with refurbished equipment; at least you know a technician checked it to make sure everything is working perfectly, unlike buying new which sometimes has less quality control. And in my opinion, good lenses make more of an impact on the quality of your photography than the body.

You are correct this will be my first DSLR. I agree about getting a better lens with a cheaper camera. Already ordered the 50mm 1.8G from B&H the other day. I'm a bit of a hurry due to summer hitting the MidWest and I would like to take a camera on my trips. I know it will take some time to learn the camera. I will most likely buy one of those books that teach one all the camera features. I might order from B@H today. Thanks!

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The D7000 could be improved a lot by making the body about same size as the D300S.
And even more by replacing the dual SD slots by a CF/SD slot. Not much else needs updating.

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Godless, both of the features are reserved for the D400, so don't hold your breath on them being on the D7100.

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PB PM said:
Godless, both of the features are reserved for the D400, so don't hold your breath on them being on the D7100.

I won´t. I´ll be selling my D7000 anyway when the D400 is available. Heck, I might go fully FX (right now I´m kind of between DX and FX) and get the D800 instead. Hmm, time to ponder these things in the coming months. ;D

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I have a D70s and have been getting back into photography. I really like the D7000, but have heard about a possible replacement later this year. I would really be interested in a D400 but it seems like a) its not being made or b) the D7000 replacement will take its place.
I wish I had an idea of what was going to be updated this year if anything and when. I probably wont be able to buy anything until around July, so I hope to hear something certain long before then.

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Fnord

Welcome to the forum.

Remember there is alway an "upgrade" or new model round the corner

There was a gap of over 2 years, between rumours of a "replacement" for the D700 and the official announcement of the D800 and even then, I am still waiting for mine

The difference between the D70s and the D7000 will blow your soaks off

If you want really want somthing better than a D7000 save up for a D800

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The difference between the D70s and the D7000 will blow your soaks off

Socks even.

I couldn't agree more. My first "real" DSLR was the D70s and I bought the D7000 middle of last year. I could not be happier.

Image quality is light years ahead of the D70s (which was actually pretty damn good).

The handling, speed and ergonomics in comparison are hard to quantify. I would say once you get the mind-boggling amount of adjustments sorted and SAVED (U1 and U2 are awesome) the D7000 just sorta steps out of the way and lets you concentrate on shooting. With the D70s there was always a pause, "how will I pull off this shot". With the D7000, it just helps you make the shot happen.

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Fnord

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sevencrossing said:
Fnord

Welcome to the forum.

Remember there is alway an "upgrade" or new model round the corner

There was a gap of over 2 years, between rumours of a "replacement" for the D700 and the official announcement of the D800 and even then, I am still waiting for mine

The difference between the D70s and the D7000 will blow your soaks off

If you want really want somthing better than a D7000 save up for a D800

Thanks for the welcome. i really like the D800 but the main reason I'm not saving for that is I dont have any FX glass. I figure while I get re-aquainted with the D7000 or newer equivelent, I could start adding some good glass to my inventory.

R8R,

I have messed around with the D7000 in my local photo store and really like it. It really is night and day different from my current D70s. There are just a few refinements I wish they would make and I would be kicking myself if I bought a D7000 and the D7100 or whatever they call it came out with those refinements. (i.e. buffer, newer processor, AF, and video options)

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The one thing that nobody has mentioned that I would hope they fix is the selection dial where you choose modes (A, S, M....). That thing constantly rotates to the wrong setting and if you aren't paying close attention you have a bunch of lost images (mine loves to rotate from Aperture priority to Manual). To me it makes no sense that you lock the frame rate dial but don't lock this one...

I would agree with the larger buffer but would also guess this is reserved for D400.....assuming we ever get one.

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okay so in my quest to debate an upgrade.. should I or should I not do the d7k... you all are killing me with these choice debacles lol... but tons of great info!!!!! btw upgrading from d40, didn't like the d90 i rented a few weeks back so that's out..soooo....now what... :sigh:

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pxixtxa said:
okay so in my quest to debate an upgrade.. should I or should I not do the d7k... you all are killing me with these choice debacles lol... but tons of great info!!!!! btw upgrading from d40, didn't like the d90 i rented a few weeks back so that's out..soooo....now what... :sigh:

or do I go to the d800 even though i know the d800s is right around the corner...choices choices....and i totally cannot afford the d800 now..but so need to upgrade asap... ugh

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I'm happy with the D7000 performance but there is one that I wish Nikon would upgrade is the buffer when shooting in RAW. I find it pointless if I have a 6fps if the buffer can't keep up.

Posted 1 year ago #
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Now that the D3200 will have a 24mp sensor surely the D7000 upgrade will have more than a 24mp sensor. One would think they would at least need 30 mp for advertising purposes so consumers think they are getting a "better" camera since mp is one way consumers evaluate cameras. It seems if we will be going to 30 mp in DX format the pixel pitch must be even smaller than the D800 and consequently even more detail will be captured.

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Only 1 issue and for me and it's a dealbreaker. 60 Fps Video. I need my sexy slow speed and may go to Canon to get it.

I know the D800 offers this but realistically I've Sinar and Hasselblad kit which make that would make that camera obsolete in my kit bag.

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Anaxagoras

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Hmmm. Whilst I understand the worry about buying a camera only for a new, better model to be announced tomorrow (I've been there myself), ask yourself the following question:

"Why do I want a camera?"

If the answer is "To take photos" then read the spec sheets and go out and BUY the camera that meets your needs. And USE it.

It doesn't matter a jot when you do this, or what camera you buy. There will ALWAYS, ALWAYS be a better camera just around the corner. That's how progress works.

The thing to remember is that when that replacement, better, shiny new camera does come out, it does not change your existing camera in any way whatsoever. Your pixel count stays the same, the AF works exactly as before, the buffer stays the same size, the lenses continue to fit, the pictures it takes will be every bit as good as they've always been.

And the pictures you have taken with the camera won't fade to oblivion - you get to keep them.

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+1 Anaxagoras

I can afford the D800, but I'm afraid that the wait will be several months to get one, and I will not buy a camera without actually holding one in my hands first.

I also needed to upgrade my body, so I bought a used D7000 that will keep me going until the D800 backlog is caught up. Who knows? By then they may have announced something else that I'd rather have, or I may be satisfied with the D7K. But this way, I don't have as much invested if I decide to buy a newer body, and in the mean time, I'm still shooting and honing my craft.

The D7K is a great camera. Get out and shoot! Good luck with your decision.

-Rick

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Anaxagoras said:
There will ALWAYS, ALWAYS be a better camera just around the corner.

For me this statement is not true in this particular case.

I want the image quality of a D7000 including proper video functionality. That's all I ask for and it's simply not there (yet).
I don't want a Canon because I don't like the layout, so I have to wait, it's not that I want to wait, but I can afford to.
So I'm betting my money on a D7100 or D400, whatever comes first this year and ticks all my checkmarks.

My wishlist for the D7100:
improved AF system
fixed motion tracking in video and more options in HD
increased buffer for more continuous shots
and if possible a flip-screen (without sacrificing buttons)
as a side note I couldn't care less for a built-in lens motor, so whatever

I'm perfectly fine with handling, MP-count, lowlight performance etc.
Would I buy the D7000 this year, a confident 'no', because I don't want to resell a temporary solution, I want to buy proper stuff and stick with it for the coming years (5+).

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I'm still waiting on the D7000. Seems to be out of stock in a lot of places in the UK unless I'm willing to get the kits lens version, I want body only (some places have stock but I would have to pay an inflated price for body only). Making a jump from a D80 as I need better iso performance.

I agree with in4fun though.., all this waiting for the D7000, I'd hate for something new to come along. I know I'd be happy with D7000 but in a few years time I'll wish I had waited...but then again the D90 is still available to buy..

All this time waiting..I've bought a new lens to compensate ;)

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I just bought one at the local camera store. I'll be getting the Ikelite housing for underwater use, so there was no point in waiting, because then I would have to wait for a new housing.

Nice that it uses the same batteries and CF cards as the D800. A second D800 is on order to go with this camera for a law enforcement application.

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Hi all,

The next D7000 should have audio monitoring (audio jacks out), variable audio inputs, live histograms, 1080P (60, 50, 30, 25, and 24). I'd like to see a wider selection of possibilities in the Picture Control to reduce contrast and sharping and other features, too, as well as be able to save a larger number of presets. It would be nice it the bit rate were higher, and if the clip length were longer, too. Panasonic uses a technique that ties clips together to any length seamlessly, so why not Nikon?

My best,

Mike

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Mike Gunter said:
Hi all,

The next D7000 should have audio monitoring (audio jacks out), variable audio inputs, live histograms, 1080P (60, 50, 30, 25, and 24). I'd like to see a wider selection of possibilities in the Picture Control to reduce contrast and sharping and other features, too, as well as be able to save a larger number of presets. It would be nice it the bit rate were higher, and if the clip length were longer, too. Panasonic uses a technique that ties clips together to any length seamlessly, so why not Nikon?

My best,

Mike

Couldn't agree more. I hope Nikon really gets the ball rolling on their video capabilities.

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Mike Gunter said:
The next D7000 should have audio monitoring (audio jacks out), variable audio inputs

If you're serious about audio quality I can highly recommend the 'Edirol R-09HR High-Resolution WAVE/MP3 Recorder' by ROLAND which you can find on amazon here:

http://www.amazon.com/Edirol-R-09HR-High-Resolution-WAVE-Recorder/dp/B0016MLUKU/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1334751515&sr=8-8&tag=acleint-20

It records 24-bit/96kHz linear PCM high-resolution and will give your DSLR movie audio professional studio quality. The already included microphones in this device are breathtaking.
This is also a way better solution than the common ZOOM H2/H4 recorders most people use and it's only $350.

I let the Edirol run completely independent of my cam and merge them in post production (final cut).

Posted 1 year ago #
Mike Gunter

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Hi,

@in4fun

"If you're serious about audio quality I can highly recommend the 'Edirol R-09HR High-Resolution WAVE/MP3 Recorder' by ROLAND which you can find on amazon here:"

I prefer the Tascam tools, and have both the Tascam 100 and Tascam 07, but Tascam 100 is better for using a hot XLR (powered) on monitored boom to talent so my sound guy can monitor sound and run me a feed.

The trouble is that neither address a boda fide need to attach a monitored audio file to video file in the file.

We just finished a series of interviews for which this wasn't possible. It's a PBS show that involved many, many takes of delicate subjects (elderly folks that tired too soon and that were bothered by the lights) that couldn't be easily redone.

Marrying hundreds of takes in post is not a wise economic choice, especially when those choices are often made by others - meaning that post production choices of editors might be much less experienced. Not knowing whether the audio was perfect or not was a very big and annoying pissy subject for me. There was a lot of money on the table for everyone involved - travel budget is huge and the ex-Presidents are on the interview list, reputations, and big names were at stake, and an itty-bitty 3.5mm audio output wasn't available on a damn camera. So work-arounds seem silly.

Granted, Nikon would say that the camera isn't a professional tool and that I should be using something else for my line of work. (They really have). ;-)

Of course, I've used other tools, too, and the D7000, for its legion of flaws, still isn't bad. Other cameras have flaws, too, and cost 10 times as much and aren't still cameras, too.

As always,

My best,

Mike

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