Nikon has just released details of its latest DSLR, the D7000, which it describes as introducing ‘a new line of mid-class, high-spec DX format cameras’. But don't worry, it is NOT replacing the Nikon D90, and both models will remain on the current Nikon lineup.
Briefly, it incorporates a new 16.08MP CMOS sensor with the EXPEED2 image processing engine. A new 39-point AF system with AF maintained in the video mode as expected, since it was introduced in the D3100.
The viewfinder has 100% coverage and pictures can now be taken at upto 6 frames per second and recorded onto TWO SD cards. The ISO range is 100-6400 but can be set to the equivalent to 25600.
One minor downside is that the camera takes a new battery called the EN-EL15 (and charger of course).
A feature that I find of particularly interest, is the inclusion of 2 user definable settings on the mode dial (U1 and U2), but it remains to be seen how much use they will be.
Also announced at the same time were the new Speedlight SB-700 and two FX-compatible lenses, the AF-S 35mm f1.4G and the super fast AF-S 200mm f2G ED VRll.
The Nikon D7000 is now available for pre-order - Nikon D7000 compare prices
