Help: Confused...to keep or sell my D7000?

dragion

Senior Member
:indecisiveness:

I have been shooting with my Sony A6000 and it seems that the D7000 is just being left out of the picture now.

Each and every time I will find myself reaching for the A6000 due to its better AF and size/weight.
Even with the SELP18105G f/4 attached, it is much lighter than the D7000 with the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 as my go to all around lens.

If I require a fast prime, my A6000 has either SEL35F18 or SEL50F18 to cover those ranges.
On the Sony's wide end I have the SELP1650 or the SEL20F28 with UWA converter @ 15mm.
Tele I have SEL55210 zoom.

The advantages of the D7000 is on the wide end with the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 & tele AF-S 70-300mm.

As far as macro goes, the A6000 has the SEL30M3.5...not much reach, but sharp for stationary object.
I have the AF-S 40mm f/2.8 micro & Sigma 90mm f/2.8 macro for the D7000.

The plus about the Sony A6000 is that I have the Fotodiox Pro Nik (G) - NEX D-Click lens adapter, so I can use the Nikon lenses in MF mode.

The value of the D7000 is also a concern, since it is aging and decreasing.

So what should I do?
Should I sell the D7000?

Any feedback/advice/suggestions will be very helpful!
:)
 

fotojack

Senior Member
That's a question none of us can answer. that's entirely up to you. Shoot with whatever you're comfortable with. Totally personal decision, bud.

But....if you DO sell the D7000....you have to leave here and go and join a Sony forum. :) After all....this IS a Nikon forum, right? ;)

Anyway...you decide. No rush. :)
 

Michael J.

Senior Member
I think you answered the question already. You love the Sony, you reach almost every time for the Sony. And if you think the money you get from selling your D7000 you can invest in some Sony Equipments, do it. If you don't need an invest now keep the D7000 for a backup.
 

dragion

Senior Member
I think you answered the question already. You love the Sony, you reach almost every time for the Sony. And if you think the money you get from selling your D7000 you can invest in some Sony Equipments, do it. If you don't need an invest now keep the D7000 for a backup.

That's what so confusing...I do find the D7000 to be a great camera.
It feels more comfortable & stable in hand, but the size and weight makes it less convenient compared to the Sony...plus the images from both are very similar.
The Sony A6000 is actually compared to the D7100 image quality.

Decisions...decisions? :torn:
 

stmv

Senior Member
I guess you don't shoot too much in manual modes,, I would sorely miss the controls of the two front and back control dials, one for aperture, and the other
for speed, and Nikon keeps that feature right up thru the pro line. So, while I understand the reduced size,, but loosing the controls,, along with the
decrease sensor size,, reducing the shallow depth of field,, mmmm I would have said upgrade to D600,, but,, if you LOVE the Sony, and simplicity
of the auto modes,, then makes sense to sell the D7000,,

you can still get between 500 to 600 dollars for the awesome D7000..

that said, thanks for the vote on the Sony,, I'll keep and eye out for when they go fire sell (when Sony upgrades),, or black Friday etc,,
with a lens adapter,, would make a good when you can't carry easily the SLR,,
 

Marcel

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Staff member
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I guess you don't shoot too much in manual modes,, I would sorely miss the controls of the two front and back control dials, one for aperture, and the other
for speed, and Nikon keeps that feature right up thru the pro line. So, while I understand the reduced size,, but loosing the controls,, along with the
decrease sensor size,, reducing the shallow depth of field,, mmmm I would have said upgrade to D600,, but,, if you LOVE the Sony, and simplicity
of the auto modes,, then makes sense to sell the D7000,,

you can still get between 500 to 600 dollars for the awesome D7000..

that said, thanks for the vote on the Sony,, I'll keep and eye out for when they go fire sell (when Sony upgrades),, or black Friday etc,,
with a lens adapter,, would make a good when you can't carry easily the SLR,,

I think the Sony's A6000 sensor is the same size as the D7000 but with 24mp. So IQ wise, it can even be a bit sharper. Lens availability and controls though...

As far as I'm concerned, I'd go with the camera that offers me the most. If your you it's the A6000, your sin will one day be forgiven. For me, I'm just too darn used to the SLR, DSLR feel, with buttons and dials that do stuff. That's why I try to avoid the 3X00 and 5X00 series of Nikons.

To each his own.
 
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Bill16

Senior Member
Hmmmm it seems like I already saw a thread like this. Who knows! Lol :)

But I'm a huge Nikon fan, and would tend to stay in this brand but change models if needed to suit me. :)
That said, go with what you have more fun with. Go with the camera that makes you want take photos. If that is Sony, then go with the Sony. But if you have a serious shot your wanting, and you pull out the Nikon to get it, then keep the Nikon too. Otherwise you might as well sell the camera you don't really want to use much anymore.
 

hrstrat57

Senior Member
Yep different strokes. I am selling Nex 6 the LA-EA2 adapter and Nikon, M42 and Canon MF adapters and a lot of A mount high end glass to come back to Nikon.

Primary reason for move is I will go to full frame soon ( likely a D700 ) and I just can't quite dial in the Sony EVF tech. Bought a near mint D300 to learn the menus and functions. Keeping 2 Sony A700's a Minolta Maxxum 35-105 original, Beercan and two primes for now as backups.

If you move to Sony Dyxum.com and talkemount.com are both 5 star forums. Very similar vibe to this forum actually.

My stuff is listed on Providence craigslist BTW perhaps there is something of interest for you. The LA- EA2 adapter is fantastic on the Nex 6 would be even better on the A6000. My 2 high end 2.8 Maxxum lenses remain and a Sony 35 1.8. Three other lenses are gone.


good luck with the new gear!
 
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That's what so confusing...I do find the D7000 to be a great camera.
It feels more comfortable & stable in hand, but the size and weight makes it less convenient compared to the Sony...plus the images from both are very similar.
The Sony A6000 is actually compared to the D7100 image quality.

Decisions...decisions? :torn:

Don't think it touches the D7100
Nikon D7100 vs Sony A6000 - Our Analysis

The D7000 ranks higher also

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A6000 - Our Analysis

But if you like the Sony then you make the decision
 

AC016

Senior Member
I guess you don't shoot too much in manual modes,, I would sorely miss the controls of the two front and back control dials, one for aperture, and the other
for speed, and Nikon keeps that feature right up thru the pro line. So, while I understand the reduced size,, but loosing the controls,, along with the
decrease sensor size,, reducing the shallow depth of field,, mmmm I would have said upgrade to D600,, but,, if you LOVE the Sony, and simplicity
of the auto modes,, then makes sense to sell the D7000,,

you can still get between 500 to 600 dollars for the awesome D7000..

that said, thanks for the vote on the Sony,, I'll keep and eye out for when they go fire sell (when Sony upgrades),, or black Friday etc,,
with a lens adapter,, would make a good when you can't carry easily the SLR,,

Where does he lose manual control? The A6000 has two dials on the top deck, as well as a rear dial. It also has P, A, S and yes, an M mode. In M mode, the right top dial will control Aperture and the rear dial will control Shutter speed.
Decreased sensor size? Not so. It has an APS-C sensor. Therefore, i don't think DOF is affected.

It also handles noise better at higher ISO: Sony a6000 Review: Digital Photography Review (Look at the first set of tests).

If the D7K is collecting dust, i would strongly consider dumping it and getting a second A6000 body or investing in more glass.
 

AC016

Senior Member
Don't think it touches the D7100
Nikon D7100 vs Sony A6000 - Our Analysis

The D7000 ranks higher also

Nikon D7000 vs Sony A6000 - Our Analysis

But if you like the Sony then you make the decision

Snapsort is all well and good, but it is an overall score. What i mean by this is, they will give kudos to the D7000 just because it is "weather sealed". Last time i looked, "weather sealing" has no bearing on the IQ of a photo. Further, they give kudos to the D7K just because it has a built in focus motor. Well, sorry to tell you Snapsort, but Sony does not need a built in focus motor because all of the lenses that go with the A6000 have their own motor. In sum, their score is useless.
 

hrstrat57

Senior Member
:indecisiveness:

I have been shooting with my Sony A6000 and it seems that the D7000 is just being left out of the picture now.

Each and every time I will find myself reaching for the A6000 due to its better AF and size/weight.
Even with the SELP18105G f/4 attached, it is much lighter than the D7000 with the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 as my go to all around lens.

If I require a fast prime, my A6000 has either SEL35F18 or SEL50F18 to cover those ranges.
On the Sony's wide end I have the SELP1650 or the SEL20F28 with UWA converter @ 15mm.
Tele I have SEL55210 zoom.

The advantages of the D7000 is on the wide end with the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 & tele AF-S 70-300mm.

As far as macro goes, the A6000 has the SEL30M3.5...not much reach, but sharp for stationary object.
I have the AF-S 40mm f/2.8 micro & Sigma 90mm f/2.8 macro for the D7000.

The plus about the Sony A6000 is that I have the Fotodiox Pro Nik (G) - NEX D-Click lens adapter, so I can use the Nikon lenses in MF mode.

The value of the D7000 is also a concern, since it is aging and decreasing.

So what should I do?
Should I sell the D7000?

Any feedback/advice/suggestions will be very helpful!
:)

Reading this thread a bit more (interesting cause it the opposite of what I am doing ) I note you have near complete focal range coverage in 2 completely different systems. My thoughts would be you need to choose. You are pretty locked in to APS C tho with your E mount kit, I don't see any full frame lenses so the A7 family appear to be out for you at present.

A metabones adapter would allow you full use of your Nikkor AF glass I believe, their is a lot of discussion about that on the 2 forums I mentioned. I am not clear how or if the VR function works with the metabones, I suspect it does. But you have 2 really nice sets of kit there....do you need 2 complete sets of kit? Adding the Metabones would only prolong the decision on choosing one or the other.

I might be interested in the FX 70-300 amd 85 f1.4 if you were looking to trade for any of my Sony gear....but in reality you got it pretty covered in both systems. Perhaps if I had your arsenal of E mount glass I might have given the Nex 6 a longer run.

Very interesting thread. You clearly have GAS as bad as I have had it in the past. I plan to cull down to 2 cameras and 6/7 lenses. I will keep the 2 DX kit lenses for D300 walk around (they are amazingly good for giveaway money) add the D700 a battery pack and 2 more FX lenses and a flashgun or 2 and be done with it.

I understand how it feels.... :)
 
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Eyelight

Senior Member
Just can't trust all that internet stuff. Box it all up, both cameras and all the gear, send it to me and I will have you an answer in, oh, let's see, I'd say 6 months should work.:sneakiness:

Truthfully, I have zero experience in parting with photography gear, so I suppose my thought would be keep it all.:)
 
Snapsort is all well and good, but it is an overall score. What i mean by this is, they will give kudos to the D7000 just because it is "weather sealed". Last time i looked, "weather sealing" has no bearing on the IQ of a photo. Further, they give kudos to the D7K just because it has a built in focus motor. Well, sorry to tell you Snapsort, but Sony does not need a built in focus motor because all of the lenses that go with the A6000 have their own motor. In sum, their score is useless.

The I




Q is still slightly higher in the D7100

Good image quality
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D7100:83.0
A6000:82.0

Not much but higher
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Good color depth
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D7100:24.2 bits
A6000:24.1 bits
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Good dynamic range
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D7100:13.7 EV
A6000:13.1 EV

 

pedroj

Senior Member
:indecisiveness:

I have been shooting with my Sony A6000 and it seems that the D7000 is just being left out of the picture now.

Each and every time I will find myself reaching for the A6000 due to its better AF and size/weight.
Even with the SELP18105G f/4 attached, it is much lighter than the D7000 with the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 as my go to all around lens.

If I require a fast prime, my A6000 has either SEL35F18 or SEL50F18 to cover those ranges.
On the Sony's wide end I have the SELP1650 or the SEL20F28 with UWA converter @ 15mm.
Tele I have SEL55210 zoom.

The advantages of the D7000 is on the wide end with the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 & tele AF-S 70-300mm.

As far as macro goes, the A6000 has the SEL30M3.5...not much reach, but sharp for stationary object.
I have the AF-S 40mm f/2.8 micro & Sigma 90mm f/2.8 macro for the D7000.

The plus about the Sony A6000 is that I have the Fotodiox Pro Nik (G) - NEX D-Click lens adapter, so I can use the Nikon lenses in MF mode.

The value of the D7000 is also a concern, since it is aging and decreasing.

So what should I do?
Should I sell the D7000?

Any feedback/advice/suggestions will be very helpful!
:)

Three similar threads and still haven't sorted it....MMMMMMMM

Maybe some professional help is needed.......
 

aroy

Senior Member
I say, sell D7000, and use the lenses with your Sony. Once you feel that you need to come back to Nikon, select a FF body and try it out, and then if it gels, sell Sony.
 

Krs_2007

Senior Member
This type of pissing contest ruins forums. If you don't want the D7k, get rid of it. It's real simple and we shouldn't be brought into the decision regardless of what anyone says.

this is a nikon forum so you will get responses that lean towards the nikon, hum, that's easy to figure out.

if you like it keep it, if you don't then get rid of it.
 

dragion

Senior Member
I would like to thank all that have responded with their feedback regarding this thread...both positive & negative.
I was looking for help with my decision hoping for a logical answer and some constructive criticism from my fellow Nikon members.

What has happened here?
Things sure has changed.
I guess forums aren't the place for answers anymore...the decision to keep the Nikon is mine and mine alone.

Let's put this thread to rest.

Thank you.
 
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