is the d7000 still a "relevant" camera in 2013?

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kamaccord

Senior Member
You have a lot of information/replies to take into consideration. The D7000 is a very good camera although the D7100 does have a few advantages in my opinion. with regards to a starter lens I would recommend you consider looking into the Sigma or Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8. I would even recommend you visit a camera store and try the lens and compare it to a kit lens and the lens you are considering (50mm f/1.8). The Tamron comes with a 6 year warranty.

http://www.bythom.com/Sigma17-50mm_lens_review.htm

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gqtuazon

Gear Head
jenniferrb517 said:
My only question is....is the D7000 still a relevant camera 3 years after its release? The D7100 is way out of budget at the moment, and I really feel that I would outgrow the newer D3200 or D5200 very quickly.

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This has remained consistently true about a great lens will continue to remain and provide great images. Cameras will be out dated as time goes on.

D7000 with Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VRII


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superustipak

New member
You must understand that camera brands like Nikon and Canon will always make newer and newer cameras, up the megapixel amount, add a few bells and whistles, call it something else, and jack up the price.

The D7000 is basically the same thing as the D7100, with a few (to me) minor changes. I have not seen enough changes to warrant upgrading to the D7100.

To answer your question... Is it relevant? Heck Yes! Anyone that tells you it isn't is simply lying to you. You can get professional results with a D7000. It can do everything. I would say get a refurbished D7000 and spend the money you saved on a nice prime lens or a flash unit rather than getting the D7100 for example.

The price difference currently is ~ the cost of a SB-700. I would always rather have a D7k and the SB700 than the 7100 alone.

Lenses and lighting will make or break your pictures. If you can't get excellent results from the D7000, it's your fault - not the cameras.
 
Dennis Kussener

Dennis Kussener

Senior Member
The D7000 is still an awsome camera.
If you compare it with the D7100 than you won't actually see a difference as a beginner.

As of lenses its pure individual, but I like fast zooms, so to start with look at the 17-50 f.8 from sigma, don't bother the tamron version its a lot less sharp ;)
 
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