Hi everyone I am new here and need some help. I am interested in the D7000. I have been using a Panasonic FZ30 the past couple of years. I don't know if I should get a D7000 now the prices are great or wait and see if they come out with a D7xxx. I am also considering the D300s. My budget is $2000 thanks for any advice Jerseyjoe
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Nikon D7000 DSLR Camera Kit with Nikon 18-105mm DX VR Lens 25474
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Nikon D7000 DSLR Camera Kit with Nikon 18-105mm DX VR Lens 25474
Nikon SB-700 Speedlight Shoe Mount Flash 4808 B&H Photo Video
Lens filter for protection
Nikon 67mm NC (Clear) Glass Filter 2288 B&H Photo Video
SD cards
Lexar 16GB SDHC Memory Card Professional Class 10
AA rechargeable batteries for your flash
Sanyo Eneloop AA NiMH 4-Pack with AC Charger SEC-MQN064N B&H
To learn the basics about your future camera
Nikon | Imaging Products | Digitutor | D7000
Have a great time!
The price of the D7000 just came down a month or so ago so I doubt it'll go much lower. And there are not any rumors of a D7xxx and rumors usually come out a good 6 to 9 months ahead of release so I don't think there'll be an update any time soon.
The D7k is an excellent camera so you can't really go wrong picking one up now.
The D7k is an excellent camera so you can't really go wrong picking one up now.
What do you base this statement on....If I was buying, at the prices below it would be the D7000
D300s $1369...D7000 $805...Australian $s
I highly recommend the D7000 and now it's only 996.00 Amazon.com: Nikon D7000 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only): Camera & Photo
with the difference in price you can pick up an a lens or two. Amazon has the D3 for 2199.00 body only or the D3s for 3500.00 at least according to this link
Amazon.com: Nikon D3S 12.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and 24fps 720p HD Video Capability (Body Only): Camera & Photo
with the difference in price you can pick up an a lens or two. Amazon has the D3 for 2199.00 body only or the D3s for 3500.00 at least according to this link
Amazon.com: Nikon D3S 12.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and 24fps 720p HD Video Capability (Body Only): Camera & Photo
Photowyzard
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Congratulations on the D7000 purchase, you will certainly not be disappointed!
T.Behuniak
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D300/D300s is better, there is a reason it costs more than the D7000. Plus you can pick up a used one cheaper. The build quality is better, its more professional camera. Unless you want video or think 4 added MP is better, than sure, the D7000 will do you good, no doubt about that. But the D300/D300s is still one of the best cameras Nikon has put out. I'm not saying the D7000 was a bad choice, I did want one for a while and I bet you will love it, I'm just saying, I believe the D300/D300s is overall better camera. (unless video is your thing)
I agree with you to a certain extent...it is better if you are going to be making tons of snaps everyday and beating the heck out of the camera like a PJ would do. For the casual/amateur shooter like myself however I think the D7000 is a better fit and it will take a lot of abuse also and it has better DR than the 300.
T.Behuniak
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Yes you are absolutely correct. The camera is best for whatever you need it for, and how you are going to use it. It's also "what ever floats your boat" 
Have fun with the D7000, put it to good use!
Have fun with the D7000, put it to good use!