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Is D7000 a good choice?
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<blockquote data-quote="bluenoser" data-source="post: 44444" data-attributes="member: 6351"><p>Hi there. I've owned my D7000 since Oct of 2010 so I have a fairly good handle on it's abilities.</p><p></p><p>Concert shooting is a very challenging endevour no matter which camera body you use! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> However with the D7000's low light ability (best in the DX field), you should be able to get your shutter speeds sufficient high that you can freeze the action, etc. However the lens you choose is extremely important in concert photography - that is you'll want a fast lens (minimum of f/2.8) to go along with your D7000. Some nice DX lenses to consider are the 35 1.8G, 50 1.8G, 85 1.8; 17-55 2.8 and 70-200 2.8. As you correctly pointed out, you could also successfully use some of the older lenses that Nikon offers.</p><p></p><p>The D7000 has a steep learning curve and you may (probably) will get frustrated trying to learn how to get consistenly sharp, pleasing photos (i.e. don't buy it then post about how the camera stinks because you can't get sharp pictures after 1 day! LOL! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />) When/if you do get it here are some basic tips: Keep the shutter speeds high, learn good hand holding technique, exposure properly and try to get the white balance as accurate as you can in camera. Of course there are tons of other things you'll need to learn about (the relationship of ISO, aperture, shutter speed, proper use of the histogram, etc. etc. etc.) but this is a good start.</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p><p></p><p>PS. Nice to see a fellow maritimer on board! I was born raised in Nova Scotia (Halifax) - father born in Saint John, NB and my mother is a "Caper" <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bluenoser, post: 44444, member: 6351"] Hi there. I've owned my D7000 since Oct of 2010 so I have a fairly good handle on it's abilities. Concert shooting is a very challenging endevour no matter which camera body you use! :) However with the D7000's low light ability (best in the DX field), you should be able to get your shutter speeds sufficient high that you can freeze the action, etc. However the lens you choose is extremely important in concert photography - that is you'll want a fast lens (minimum of f/2.8) to go along with your D7000. Some nice DX lenses to consider are the 35 1.8G, 50 1.8G, 85 1.8; 17-55 2.8 and 70-200 2.8. As you correctly pointed out, you could also successfully use some of the older lenses that Nikon offers. The D7000 has a steep learning curve and you may (probably) will get frustrated trying to learn how to get consistenly sharp, pleasing photos (i.e. don't buy it then post about how the camera stinks because you can't get sharp pictures after 1 day! LOL! :)) When/if you do get it here are some basic tips: Keep the shutter speeds high, learn good hand holding technique, exposure properly and try to get the white balance as accurate as you can in camera. Of course there are tons of other things you'll need to learn about (the relationship of ISO, aperture, shutter speed, proper use of the histogram, etc. etc. etc.) but this is a good start. Good luck! PS. Nice to see a fellow maritimer on board! I was born raised in Nova Scotia (Halifax) - father born in Saint John, NB and my mother is a "Caper" :) [/QUOTE]
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