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Nikon D7000 Digital SLR Camera - 16.2MP Black
3.0" TFT LCD, Live View, Image Sensor
D7000 Body + AF-S 18-55mm VR Lens + AF-S 55-300mm VR Lens

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159114
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850101
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Product Description

D7000

Inspired performance in a size that keeps you shooting
Key Features
 
Newly developed Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor [NEW]
Approx. 16.2 effective megapixels. Newly developed Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor realizes stunning image details and a wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 6400.
Magnesium alloy employed for the body/Superior weather-resistant and anti-dust capabilities
Light and durable magnesium alloy used for top and rear covers. Connected parts and various points are securely sealed, achieving high weather-resistant and dust-prevention performance.
 
 
AF system featuring high-density 39 focus points [NEW]
Incorporates Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with 39 focus points. 9 cross-type sensors cover the most frequently used center area.
  • Approx. 16.2 effective megapixels. Employs newly developed Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor. [NEW]
  • New image-processing engine "EXPEED 2" that achieves high image quality, high-speed image processing, multi functions and efficient energy saving.
  • Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 6400, expandable to Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent).
  • Newly developed AF system featuring 39 focus points including 9 cross-type sensors in the center of the frame. [NEW]
  • Scene Recognition System with improved accuracy by utilizing newly developed 2,016-pixel RGB sensor. [NEW]
  • Full HD (1,9201,080, 24p) movie-recording function "D-Movie", compatible with external stereo microphone featuring high image quality and operability.
  • Viewfinder employing glass pentaprism features approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.94x high-magnification.
  • Light and rugged magnesium alloy employed for top and rear covers. Secure sealing achieves superior weather-resistant and anti-dust capabilities.
  • Double SD card slots, SDXC compatible. [NEW] ...more
  • Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D11 that employs magnesium alloy for exterior cover features seamless switching of power feeding with the battery of the D7000. [NEW]
 Features Explained
 

Image quality

Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor [NEW]

At the heart of the D7000 is a DX-format CMOS image sensor with 16.2 effective megapixels, optimally engineered to gather more quality light through sharp NIKKOR lenses. With 14-bit A/D conversion (12-bit selectable) operating within the sensor, the D7000 realizes stunning images that are richer in tone and detail than previously possible in DX format without sacrificing shooting speed or energy efficiency. Combine these with the agility of the DX format and its signature 1.5x focal length telephoto potential and you can begin to see where this kind of shooting power can take you.

 

New image-processing engine "EXPEED 2"

The D7000 employs the new image-processing engine "EXPEED 2". This achieves higher-performance noise reduction, improved color reproduction, high-speed image processing and enhanced movie-processing performance and efficient energy saving with a smaller engine chip than that of the D90. And there is no reduction in continuous shooting frame rate even when high ISO noise reduction or Active D-Lighting is activated.

Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 6400

The ISO sensitivity range of the D7000 is wide, from ISO 100 to 6400 at normal setting, and it can be raised up to Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent). It delivers sharp images with minimized noise while maintaining resolution even at high ISO setting. The D7000 lets you select a faster shutter speed and expands creative possibilities in lowlight situations and sports scenes without worrying about image-degrading noise.

ISO 100
ISO 400
ISO 1600
ISO 6400

Active D-Lighting with refined image processing

Nikon's exclusive Active D-Lighting offers the ability to preserve details in the highlights and shadowy areas of images shot in high-contrast scenes such as those that are backlit. ADL levels are selectable from "Auto", "Extra high", "High", "Normal", "Low" and "Off". The D7000 employs a new image-processing system that produces less color phase shift even when the ADL level is increased. Furthermore, it realizes high-speed, real-time processing with high accuracy within image-processing pipelines. The D7000 also allows you to bracket for up to 3 frames.

 
Off
 
 
Extra high
 

Speed/Accuracy

Scene Recognition System utilizing 2,016-pixel RGB sensor and image sensor [NEW]

Scene Recognition System precisely reads the situation of the subject before shooting and delivers highly accurate auto control. It utilizes a newly developed 2,016-pixel RGB sensor to analyze brightness and color information of a scene and applies this to autofocus, auto exposure, i-TTL flash control and auto white balance for accurate control. Also, the D7000 detects up to 35 human faces utilizing image sensor when using face-priority AF during Live View and movie recording, and playback zoom of people's faces of still images.

AF system featuring 39 high-density focus points [NEW]

The D7000 incorporates Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module. It detects and tracks the subject precisely with 39 focus points. Nine cross-type sensors cover the most frequently used center area to deliver higher subject-acquisition and focusing performance. There are selectable AF area modes according to the scene - single-point AF, dynamic-area AF (9 points, 21 points and 39 points), 3D-tracking and auto-area AF. You can also choose to shoot with 11 focus points. With Scene Recognition System that recognizes more detailed information utilizing finer-segment 2,016-pixel RGB sensor, the D7000 shows higher subject-tracking and subject-identification performance.

 
Dynamic-area AF mode: 39 points

Selectable AF-area modes

-Single-point AF mode

Ideal for stationary subjects. Camera focuses on the subject at a selected focus point only.

 
Single-point AF mode

-Dynamic-area AF mode

Suitable for capturing moving subjects. If the subject briefly leaves the selected focus point, the camera will focus based on information from surrounding points.

9 points: Suitable for when there is time to compose the photograph or for subjects that are moving predictably
21 points: Suitable for a randomly and unpredictably moving subject
39 points: Suitable for a fast-moving and predictably moving subject

 
Dynamic-area AF mode: 21 points

-3D-tracking mode

Pursues your subject using all 39 focus points. Once focusing is achieved with a selected focus point, the focus point automatically changes to track the subject according to its movement while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

 
3D-tracking mode

-Auto-area AF mode

The D7000 detects the main subject using all 39 focus points and automatically focuses on it. With a G- or D-type AF NIKKOR lens, the D7000 can distinguish foreground and background using "subject identification" of Scene Recognition System and detects a person's position by recognizing human skin tone for improved subject acquisition.

 
Auto-area AF mode

Note: Only the selected focus point is shown on actual images. Also, if you select focus points in a peripheral area of an image when [9 points] or [21 points] is chosen, the number of focus points actually used may be less than 9 or 21.

Auto exposure control

The 2,016-pixel RGB sensor detects highlights within a frame precisely. It calculates optimal exposure to deliver more accurate auto exposure control and i-TTL flash control.

Auto white balance

The D7000's intelligent auto white balance algorithm renders white as truly white even when shot under a wide range of light sources, including mercury vapor light. The D7000 analyzes color and brightness information of the scene before shooting utilizing Scene Recognition System, and detects the light source highly accurately by referencing its massive collection of in-camera shooting data. The D7000 also carries another auto white balance mode that maintains warm lighting ambience when you shoot under incandescent light.

 
Normal
 
 
Keep warm lighting colors

Viewfinder employing glass pentaprism with approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.94x* high-magnification

With approximately 100% frame coverage in the viewfinder, you see what the D7000's image sensor sees. The specially coated glass pentagonal prism offers not only a bright viewfinder image, but it also enables you to easily confirm a subject.

  • *50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1
 
 
Finder display (Framing grid)

High-speed continuous shooting at approx. 6 fps, for up to approx. 100 shots captures the decisive moment

The D7000 incorporates newly developed shutter, aperture and mirror driving mechanisms. Combining with higher image-processing speed, high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 6 fps*, for up to approx. 100 shots** is achieved. Start-up time is only approx. 0.13 s*** and release time lag is approx. 0.052 s***. All this gives you stress-free, comfortable shooting, helping you to capture the decisive moment.

  • *Average frame rate with an EN-EL15 battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, other settings at default values, and memory remaining in memory buffer.
  • **With 8 GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC memory card, JPEG (image quality: NORMAL, image size: L) images.
  • ***Based on CIPA Guidelines.

Reliability/Operability

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.

 

Double SD card slots, SDXC compatible [NEW]

The D7000 adopts double SD card slots, enabling you to select from options: "Overflow" recording lets you use the memory capacity of the secondary card when the primary card is full, automatically; "Backup" recording stores the same images on both cards; and "RAW primary, JPEG secondary" recording lets you record RAW data and JPEG data separately to each card. You can also copy images between the two memory cards. Furthermore, when shooting D-Movie clips, it allows you to select the slot according to the remaining capacity. Compatible with SDXC.

 

Memory card capacity

The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 8 GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC card at different image quality and size settings.

Image quality
Image size
File size1
No. of images1
Buffer capacity2
NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit
-
15.5 MB
291
11
NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 14-bit
-
19.4 MB
223
10
NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit
-
13.6 MB
398
15
NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit
-
16.7 MB
330
12
JPEG fine3
L
M
S
7.8 MB
4.4 MB
2.0 MB
813
1400
3100
31
100
100
JPEG normal3
L
M
S
3.9 MB
2.2 MB
1.0 MB
1600
2800
6000
100
100
100
JPEG basic3
L
M
S
2.0 MB
1.1 MB
0.5 MB
3100
5500
11000
100
100
100
  1. All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded.
  2. Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. Drops if Optimal quality is selected for JPEG compression or long exposure noise reduction is on.
  3. Figures assume JPEG compression is set to Size priority. Selecting Optimal quality increases the file size of JPEG images; number of images and buffer capacity drop accordingly.

Approved SD memory cards

 
SD memory cards
SDHC memory cards2
SDXC memory cards3
SanDisk
1 GB, 2 GB1
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
64 GB
Toshiba
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
Panasonic
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
48 GB, 64 GB
Lexar Media
4 GB, 8 GB
-
 
Platinum II
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
Professional
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
  1. Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards.
  2. Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-I.
  3. Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDXC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-I.

Shutter unit tested 150,000 cycles

The D7000 has a shutter speed range of 1/8,000 to 30 s, with a top flash synchronization speed of 1/250 s. And just like with the D300S, the shutter unit is tested for 150,000 cycles tested in severe conditions to prove precision and durability.

 

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.

Lower energy consumption and newly developed Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 [NEW]

The D7000 achieves excellent low power consumption by adopting the new image-processing engine "EXPEED 2" and newly developed driving mechanisms. The Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 (supplied) allows you to shoot up to approx. 1,050 shots* per charge.

  • *Based on CIPA Standards.
 

Mode dial with improved usability

You can set frequently used options, for example, Picture Control, exposure compensation, etc. on user setting modes "U1" and "U2" on the mode dial, coaxially located with the release mode dial. Nineteen options of scene modes, such as silhouette, high key and low key that are selectable by setting the mode dial to SCENE, enable you to shoot more easily.

 

Selectable scene modes:

 
 
Silhouette
 
 
High key
 
 
Low key
 

Easier-to-use Live View

The D7000 offers smooth switching from regular shooting to Live View shooting with the dedicated Live View switch. Large, easy-to-view 7.5 cm (3-in.) VGA wide-viewing-angle (170), approx. 921k-dot TFT LCD monitor with reinforced glass realizes comfortable Live View shooting. The D7000 also allows contrast-detect AF. By selecting AF-F (full-time-servo AF), the camera automatically tracks the subject continuously even if it moves during Live View shooting. There are selectable AF-area modes according to the subject; face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF and subject-tracking AF.

Virtual Horizon

You can display Virtual Horizon that enables instant confirmation of your camera's position relative to horizontal level. During Live View, the virtual horizon is superimposed on the monitor image. Also, a virtual horizon indicator is displayed in the viewfinder to show horizontal inclination of the camera.

 
Virtual Horizon in Live View shooting
 
 
Virtual Horizon in regular shooting

Flicker reduction function

Flicker reduction function reduces the flicker effect that might occur under fluorescent or mercury vapor lighting while using Live View or D-Movie. You can select 50Hz or 60Hz, according to the local power frequency where you are shooting.

AF servo modes during Live View/movie recording

-Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Suitable for a stationary subject. Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
-Full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
Suitable for a moving subject. AF is activated and tracks the subject continuously, immediately after Live View or movie recording starts without pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

Note: Manual focusing is also available during Live View or movie recording.

AF-area modes during Live View/movie recording

 
 
Face-priority AF
 
Suitable for focusing on a human face such as for a commemorative photo. Up to 35 faces can be detected. When multiple faces are detected, the camera will focus on the subject recognized to be the closest. Alternatively, you can also choose a different subject with the multi selector.
 
 
Wide-area AF
 
Suitable for hand-held shooting such as landscape. AF area can be moved to the desired position within a frame.
 
Normal-area AF
 
Suitable for tripod shooting with pin-point focus such as close up. AF area can be moved to the desired position within a frame.
 
 
Subject-tracking AF
 
Suitable for a moving subject. After focusing is achieved with the OK button, AF area tracks the subject's movement.

Extensive playback functions and information display

Variety of playback functions

The D7000 gives you a variety of playback display options that take advantage of the large 7.5 cm (3-in.) monitor. The number of images displayed at any one time can be selected from 1, 4, 9 and 72, and calendar display arranges images in chronological order. You can also display a histogram of a magnified area of an image and check the focus using playback zoom of face.

 
72-thumbnail display
 
 
Calendar display
 
 
Histogram display for magnified area
 
 
Playback zoom of face

Easy-to-view information display that enables easy setting changes

You can confirm shooting information and settings such as shutter speed, aperture, number of shots remaining and AF-area mode by pressing the [info] button. The color of characters can be selected according to lighting conditions, dark on light (black lettering) for bright locations or light on dark (white lettering) for dark locations and auto mode for automatic switching of lettering according to lighting conditions can also be set. Pressing the [info] button again when shooting information is displayed gives you direct access to the menu of the setting you would like to alter.

Dark on light
 
 
Light on dark
 
 
Quick settings display (example)
 
 
[info] button

Note: All indicators appear on the images above for demonstration purposes.

Nikon Integrated Dust Reduction System that includes Image Sensor Cleaning function

The D7000 employs Nikon's Integrated Dust Reduction System, which includes the Image Sensor Cleaning function that vibrates the optical low-pass filter with four different resonant frequencies to reduce dust. It prevents unwanted spots from appearing on your images. This function can be set to operate automatically when the camera is turned on or off, or to manual.

 
Image Sensor Cleaning

D-Movie

Full HD movie-recording function: D-Movie with enhanced operability and image quality

The D7000 offers high-image-quality full HD movie recording of 1,920 x 1,080/24p. You can shoot creative and beautiful movies taking advantage of shallow depth of field and a variety of interchangeable NIKKOR lenses. As with Live View, contrast-detect AF is possible. And if you set full-time-servo AF (AF-F) for AF servo mode and subject-tracking AF for AF-area mode, AF area tracks even a moving subject continuously and three-dimensionally.

External stereo microphone compatible

During movie shooting, the D7000 lets you record not only monaural sound with the built-in microphone, but also stereo recording using an optional external microphone. You can also select the sensitivity level for either the built-in or external microphone, choosing from auto, high, medium or low. Select low for scenes in louder environments, such as a concert hall; high for quieter environments, with more delicate sounds, such as a murmuring stream. An external microphone also allows you distance it from any sound generated by the camera such as lens movement during autofocus shooting, or VR operation when the VR function is activated.

In-camera movie editing functions

Easy in-camera movie editing is possible without a PC. You can delete unwanted parts by choosing the start or end point by frame, and save a selected frame as a JPEG image.

D-Movie frame size, frame rate and maximum recording times

 
Frame size
Frame rate
Maximum recording time (approx.)
Full HD
1,920 x 1,080 pixel
24p (23.976 fps)1, 2
20 min.
HD
1,280 x 720 pixel
1,280 x 720 pixel
1,280 x 720 pixel
30p (29.97 fps)1
25p (25 fps)2
24p (23.976 fps)1, 2
SD
640 x 424 pixel
640 x 424 pixel
30p (29.97 fps)1
25p (25 fps)2
  1. Video output: NTSC
  2. Video output: PAL

Sample movie

 
  • D-Movie special siteOpen in a new window.
 

Note: The videos shown here were taken using D-Movie function, then converted to Flash Video format for ease of handling. Image quality varies from the original.

Expanded creativity

Picture Control System for customizing colors and tones to your preferences

Nikon's Picture Control System allows you to customize sharpness, saturation and other parameters to match your preferences. Picture Control can be adjusted and saved, and also shared with other cameras compatible with Picture Control System.

 
Standard
 
Versatile, for a broad range of situations.
Neutral
 
Less contrast, for natural-looking results.
Vivid
 
Enhanced saturation of red and green producing sharper contrast.
Monochrome
 
Black and white, for a timeless, classic look.
Portrait
 
Natural texture, gives the skin of portrait subjects a smoother feel.
Landscape
 
Brighter greens and blues for more vibrant landscapes and cityscapes.

Built-in flash and Speedlights

Nikon Creative Lighting System

In Advanced Wireless Lighting, the built-in flash, featuring a guide number of approx. 12/39 (m/ft., ISO 100, 20C/68F) and a wide-angle 16mm lens coverage, works as a wireless commander. It can control a single group or two independent groups containing several remote Speedlights. A variety of flash shooting can be achieved by combining with optional Speedlights such as the SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 to expand your creativity.

Newly developed Speedlight SB-700 [NEW]

Various functions are condensed in the compact body of Speedlight SB-700. It employs a quick wireless remote control mode that enables multiple flash-unit photography. Three illumination patterns: standard, center-weighted and even, are available to match each shooting environment. The guide number is 31.5/103.3. It also provides a multi-step auto power zoom that covers the 16-85mm zoom range.

  • *With Zoom head set at 35mm, DX-format, STD, m/ft., ISO 100, 20 C/68 F.
  • More information
 
Speedlight SB-700

Retouch menu

This enables easy in-camera image editing after shooting. The D7000 creates an edited image, while leaving your original shot intact.

Miniature effect
 
Creates images as if a close-up shot of miniature models was taken. Effective for images taken from above.
Straighten
 
Corrects inclination of the image in 5.
Color sketch [NEW]
 
Creates sketch-style image based on the original. Vividness and outlines can be adjusted in 3 steps.

Retouch menus incorporated in the D7000

D-Lighting Red-eye correction Trim Monochrome Filter effects Color balance Image overlay NEF (RAW) processing Resize Quick retouch Straighten Distortion control Fisheye Color outline Color sketch Perspective control Miniature effect Edit movie

HDMI supported enables playback on High-Definition TV

The D7000 supports HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface), that enables direct connection to a High-Definition TV for viewing of still images and movies. Type C connector (mini size) is employed and also HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is supported for operation of the D7000 using TV remote control.

Note: Requires optional HDMI connection cable [HDMI Type A Type C (mini size)] for playback.

Exclusive Nikon software expand your creativity

ViewNX 2 (supplied) Your Imaging Toolbox

ViewNX 2 provides importing and browsing capabilities of images, and incorporates frequently used image-editing functions such as resize and brightness adjustment. ViewNX 2 newly employs crop, straighten, etc. as well as movie-editing functions equivalent to those of the D7000. In addition, coordination with Nikon image storing and sharing service, my Picturetown, is realized. This all-in-one browsing/editing software package will let more photographers enjoy digital images, more easily.

  • More information

ViewNX 2 system requirements

 
Windows
Macintosh
OS
Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate
Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate(Service Pack 2)
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)
  • This application requires a computer with a pre-installed operating system.
  • If you use 64-bit version Windows 7 or 64-bit version Windows Vista, operation takes place under 32-bit compatibility environment.
Mac OS X (Version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6.4)
CPU
Display, playback, and editing of still images and movies
(MotionJPEG):
  • Intel Celeron / Pentium 4 / Core Series, 1.6GHz or above
Playback and editing of H.264 movies:
  • Pentium D 3.0GHz or above (during playback)
  • Core 2 Duo 2.6GHz or above (during editing)
Display, playback, and editing of still images and movies
(MotionJPEG):
  • Power PC G4 1GHz or above / PowerPC G5 / Intel Core series / Intel Xeon series
Playback and editing of H.264 movies:
  • PowerPC G5 Dual 2GHz or above / Core Duo 2GHz or above (during playback
  • Core 2 Duo 2.6GHz or above (during editing)
RAM
Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1 GB or more (1.5GB or more recommended)
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
Hard-disk space
500 MB or more for OS startup disk unit (1GB or above is recommended)
For OS installation: 50 MB or above
500 MB or more for OS startup disk unit (1GB or above is recommended)
For OS installation: 50 MB or above
Monitor resolution
Resolution: 1,024 x 768 pixels (XGA) or more Display color: 24-bit color or above
Resolution: 1,024 x 768 pixels (XGA) or more Display color: 6,400 colors or more (16.7 million colors or more recommended)

(Windows)

  • *For playback and editing of H.264 movies, a computer with a graphics board of 128MB or above installed is recommended.

(Macintosh)

  • *For playback and editing of H.264 movies, a computer with a graphics board of 128MB or above installed is recommended. During editing or playing of a high-definition movie using Nikon Movie Editor on a PowerPC model, the performance of the computer might become extremely slow.

Image-editing software Capture NX 2 (optional) quickly adjusts images as you imagine them

Capture NX 2 incorporates superior operability and a variety of image-editing functions empowered by U Point  technology. You can execute diverse image editing easily just by placing various types of Control Points on a image and adjusting sliders. Selection Control Points enables you to apply various kinds of enhancement such as D-Lighting and brightness to a designated area at the level you desire.

Capture NX 2 system requirements

 
Windows
Macintosh
OS
Pre-installed versions Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate*, Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2)*, Windows XP Professional/Home (Service Pack 3)**
  • *32- and 64-bit versions are supported. However, with 64-bit versions, the software operates as a 32-bit application.
  • **Only the 32-bit versions of Windows XP are supported.
Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6.4)
CPU
Pentium 4 or better
Power PC G4/G5; Intel Core Series/Xeon series
RAM
768 MB minimum, 1 GB or more recommended
768 MB minimum, 1 GB or more recommended
Hard-disk space
200 MB required for installation
200 MB required for installation
Monitor resolution
1,024768 pixels or higher (1,2801024 or higher recommended) with 16-bit color or more (32-bit color recommended)
1,024768 pixels or higher (1,2801024 or higher recommended) with 64,000 colors or more (16.7 million colors or more recommended)

(Windows/Macintosh)

  • CD-ROM drive required for installation
  • Internet connection required to utilize Nikon Message Center 2
  • Environment for recognizing operation-guaranteed memory cards required to import/export Custom Picture Controls

Accessories

Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D11 (optional) [NEW]

The Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-11 supports two types of batteries [Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 and six R6/AA-size batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium)], and seamless switching of power feeding between the battery of the D7000 and the battery pack is possible. Up to approx. 2,100 shots* can be achieved when the EN-EL15 is loaded on both the D7000 and the MB-D11.
The Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D11 incorporates controls for vertical shooting; AE-L/AF-L button, main/sub command dials, shutter-release button, shutter-release button lock, multi selector. Magnesium alloy is used for the exterior cover to realize the same weather-resistant and dust-prevention performance as the D7000.

  • *Based on CIPA Standards.

Compatible with GPS Unit GP-1 (optional) enables embedding of location information on an image

The D7000 is compatible with GPS Unit GP-1 that is able to embed location information on an image. Latitude, longitude and altitude of a shooting location are recorded as Exif data. Images with location information can be displayed on a GeoTag workspace of ViewNX 2 (supplied with the D7000).

  • More information
 
 
Display images with location information
 

Nikon Digital SLR Camera D7000 Specifications

Type
Type
Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount
Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
Effective angle of view
Approx. 1.5 x lens focal length (Nikon DX format)
Effective pixels
Effective pixels
16.2 million
Image sensor
Image sensor
23.6 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
Total pixels
16.9 million
Dust-reduction system
Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
Storage
Image size (pixels)
  • 4,928 x 3,264 [L]
  • 3,696 x 2,448 [M]
  • 2,464 x 1,632 [S]
File format
  • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed or compressed
  • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available
  • NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Picture Control System
Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
Media
SD (Secure Digital), SDHC and SDXC memory cards
Double slots
Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of copies created using NEF + JPEG; pictures can be copied between cards
File system
DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame coverage
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
Magnification
Approx. 0.94 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
Eyepoint
19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1)
Diopter adjustment
-3 to +1 m-1
Focusing screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)
Reflex mirror
Quick return
Depth-of-field preview
Pressing depth-of-field preview button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (other modes)
Lens aperture
Instant return, electronically controlled
Lens
Compatible lenses
  • DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
  • Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported (PC Micro-NIKKOR does not support some functions); IX-NIKKOR lenses not supported
  • Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II; lenses for F3AF not supported
  • AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
  • Non-CPU: Can be used in modes A and M; color matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data (AI lenses only)
  •  Note: Electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
Shutter
Type
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Speed
1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time (requires optional Remote Control ML-L3), X250
Flash sync speed
X = 1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 s)
Release
Release modes
S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter-release), self-timer(self-timer), remote control(remote control), MUP (mirror up)
Frame advance rate
Approx. 1 to 5 fps (CL) or approx. 6 fps (CH) (CIPA guidelines)
Self-timer
2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s
Remote release modes
Delayed remote, quick-response remote, remote mirror-up
Exposure
Metering
TTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
Metering method
  • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data
  • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10 or 13 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (fixed at 8 mm when non-CPU lens is used)
  • Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5 % of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Range
(ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20C/68F)
  • Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV
  • Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
Exposure meter coupling
Combined CPU and AI
Exposure modes
Auto (auto; auto [flash off]), scene (portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, pet portrait, candlelight, blossom, autumn colors, food, silhouette, high key, low key), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M), U1 (user settings 1), U2 (user settings 2)
Exposure compensation
-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure bracketing
2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
Exposure lock
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
ISO sensitivity
(Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO 100 to 6400 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Active D-Lighting
Can be selected from auto, extra high, high, normal, low or off
ADL bracketing
2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset values for all frames
Focus
Autofocus
Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, finetuning, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m/1 ft. 8 in. to 9 ft. 10 in.)
Detection range
-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20C/68F)
Lens servo
  • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
  • Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus point
Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points
AF-area mode
Single-point AF; 9-, 21- or 39-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF
Focus lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (Single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Flash
Built-in flash
  • Auto,Portrait,Child,Close up,Night portrait,Party/indoor,Pet portrait: Auto flash with auto pop-up
  • P, S, A, M,Food: Manual pop-up with button release
Guide number
Approx. 12/39 , 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20C/68F)
Flash control
  • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400 (i-TTL balanced fill-flash is available when matrix or center-weighted metering is selected)
  • Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens
  • Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27 and SB-22S
  • Distance-priority manual: Available with SB-900, SB-800 and SB-700
Flash modes
  • Auto,Portrait,Child,Close up,Party/indoor,Pet portrait: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, off; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional flash units
  • Night portrait: Auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, off; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional flash units
  • Landscape,Sports,Night landscape,Beach/snow,Sunset,Dusk/dawn,Candlelight,Blossom,Autumn colors,Silhouette,High key,Low key: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional flash units
  • Food: Fill-flash
  • P, A: Fill-flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync
  • S, M: Fill-flash, red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync
Flash compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash bracketing
2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
Flash-ready indicator
Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX or SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe
ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts, and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting
System (CLS)
Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SU-800 as commander and SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes; Auto FP high-speed sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
Sync terminal
Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
White balance
White balance
Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2,500 K to 10,000 K), all with fine tuning; white balance bracketing: 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3
Live View
Lens servo
  • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
  • Manual focus (M)
AF-area modes
Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Movie
Metering
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Metering method
Matrix
Frame size (pixels)
and frame rate
[NTSC] 1,920 1,080 (24p); 24 (23.976) fps 1,280 720 (30p); 30 (29.97) fps 1,280 720 (24p); 24 (23.976) fps 640 424 (30p); 30 (29.97) fps
[PAL] 1,920 1,080 (24p); 24 (23.976) fps 1,280 720 (25p); 25 fps 1,280 720 (24p); 24 (23.976) fps 640 424 (25p); 25 fps
Choice of normal and high quality available
Maximum length
Approx. 20 minutes
File format
MOV
Video compression
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format
Linear PCM
Audio recording device
Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
Monitor
LCD monitor
7.5-cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot (VGA), low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with 170 viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
Playback
Playback function
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, highlights, histogram display, auto image rotation and image comment (up to 36 characters)
Interface
USB
Hi-Speed USB
Video output
NTSC, PAL; images can be displayed on external device while camera monitor is on
HDMI output
Type C mini-pin HDMI connector; camera monitor turns off when HDMI cable is connected
Accessory terminal
  • Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately)
  • GPS Unit: GP-1 (available separately)
Supported languages
Supported languages
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Power source
Battery
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15
Battery pack
Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D11 with one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 or six R6/AA size alkaline, NiMH or lithium batteries
AC adapter
AC Adapter EH-5a; requires Power Connector EP-5B (available separately)
Tripod socket
Tripod socket
1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions / weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 132 105 77 mm (5.2 4.1 3.0 in.)
Weight
Approx. 690 g (1 lb. 8.3 oz.) camera body only; approx. 780 g (1 lb. 11.5 oz.) with battery and memory card but without body cap
 Operating environment
Temperature
0 to 40C (32 to 104F)
Humidity
Less than 85% (no condensation)
Accessories
Supplied accessories
(may differ by country or area)
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15, Battery Charger MH-25, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-21, USB Cable UC-E4, Audio Video Cable EG-D2, Camera Strap AN-DC1, LCD Monitor Cover BM-11, Body Cap BF-1B, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1, ViewNX 2 CD ROM
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