Nikon D7000

Feature-packed ; Robustly built ; Long battery life

Pricey ; Bulky ; LCD not angle adjustable

Challenging the perception that latest is always best, the 16.2 megapixel D7000 remains a fantastic step up camera for those who have outgrown entry level digital SLRs, indeed for anyone wanting to upgrade from older mid-range models.

The Nikon D7000 is really impressive in many ways. It has a few new features that make it superior than the D90 - primarily the larger resolution shooting and the 1080p video recording. Other than that, there are minor feature additions - nothing that...

Good detail cature ; Easy to use ; Good features ; Great new AF system (with right lens)

LCD screen not articulated ; Needs faster lens to get the best shots ; NX2 software lacking in control

39 focus points; impressive low-light performance; dual SD slots

Mode dial moves too easily; could be better balanced

One highly useful feature is the 39-point autofocus (nine are cross type), which is easily selectable with the D-pad. The ability to fine-tune your focus provides excellent composition opportunities. On the other hand, don’t forget to move the focus...

Shoots full 1080p HD video. 6fps continuous shooting. Rugged design

Pricey for an enthusiast camera. Slow autofocus in Live View. Overexposure in some shots

Excellent image quality (including at high ISOs), excellent quality 1080p video mode, plenty of professional-level features

No histogram, exposure indicator or aperture adjustment during live view mode, some shooting controls are not laid out in an intuitive fashion

The Nikon D7000 is an excellent digital SLR camera for photography enthusiasts. There are two small flaws which stop it being perfect, but if you can work around these it is one of the most competent digital SLRs we've tested.

Excellent 39-point AF system, very long battery life, superb picture quality and high ISO standard

Quite pricey, kit lens only reasonable, screen resolution not pushing the boundaries, internal buffer could be larger

Halfway pro, halfway “consumer”, the D7000 is an exceptional DSLR. The new 39-point AF system and 6fps burst mode are both superb, the resulting images look great and 1080p movie is of top quality too. There’s very little to moan about indeed and,...

Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots ; Great low-light/high-ISO performance ; Very good image and video quality ; Autofocus in video and Live View modes

Function and bracket buttons difficult to access ; Full-time autofocus in video mode needs work ; New Nikon users will face a learning curve

The D7000 is an excellent midrange digital SLR from Nikon that has a full complement of advanced and automatic features.

16.2MP APS-C DSLR ; Terrific photos ; Very responsive (6 fps) ; Top ISO of 25,600 ; Fast focusing, excellent detail

Hard to find and forget about a price break ; Weird Release-Mode dial ; Heavy noise above ISO 10,000—which is pretty amazing anyway ; HD video still problematic

It’s easy to understand why the Nikon D7000 ranks up there in popularity, even with a It’s easy to understand why the Nikon D7000 ranks up there in popularity, even with a $1,200 price tag. Simply put, if you,200 price tag. Simply put, if you're...

The D7000 is a fantastic step up camera for those who have outgrown entry level digital SLRs or for those who want to upgrade from older mid-range models, with the advantage this time around of a bang up-to-date feature set for the Nikon range; the...