D7000: Nikon D7000 announced

D7000: Nikon D7000 announced,Pre-Photokina 2010: Nikon has released the D7000 digital SLR with mid-level. Housed in a magnesium alloy, the camera incorporates a feature-rich 16.2Mp sensor CMOS sensor, faster "2'-branded EXPEED processor, 921k dot 3.0" LCD and can record Full HD video 1080p24. It features the latest 39-point AF system of society with 3D tracking and metering sensor RGB 2016. It will start shipping with the kit lens 18-105mm VR from October 2010 at a price Retail $ 1499 / £ 1299.99 / € 1399. We had a pre-production D7000 in the seat long enough for us to prepare a full hands on preview by looking at the camera, its functions and where it goes s 'sit in the range.

Nikon France, September 15, 2010 - Nikon launches the D7000, an SLR that offers exceptional image quality, reliability and performance packaged in a durable body andportable.

Jordi Brinkman, Product Manager, Nikon Europe said: "The new D7000 is the ideal device for the owners of the next D-SLR that want to pursue their passion for photography with a camera that offers more advanced features offering creative power. He has a new image sensor, EXPEED 2, AF system and the sensor position to guarantee excellent performance in a very strong body. In fact, it has everything you need in your SLR next, but in a size you do not expect. "

Exceptional image quality
The D7000 includes a variety of new features to ensure superior image quality, including 16.2 million effective pixels with the new Nikon DX Format CMOS image sensor. The camera has a new image processing engine, EXPEED 2, which provides superior image quality, high-speed processing and multiple functions with more power. And the sensitivity of D7000 ISO has increased (from 100 to 6400, expandable to 25600) ensures exceptional detail with minimal noise when capturing fast-moving subjects or in poor lighting conditions even without the flash.

Exceptional Reliability
The D7000 is bright glass pentaprism viewfinder with image coverage of approximately 100% and 0.94x magnification gives you the most accurate view and focus of a scene, and is always ready when you are with a shutter speed of 1/8000s, tested to 150,000 cycles. Moreover, the camera is protected by magnesium alloy and high back and a durable seal against dust and moisture so it is ready for even the most trying situations.

When it comes to storage, the D7000 offers even after you with maximum reliability. The twin slot for SD memory card to add storage capacity and give you the freedom to manage your images and video in the way you want by recording several of them, keeping several different formats or having ever save space when you need it.

Improving Performance
D7000 The newly developed 39-point AF system with focus, with 9 cross-type sensors in the center gives you the best focus, no matter where the subject is in the frame. And with the new Nikon 2016 RGB sensor measurement to improve the efficiency of the recognition scene, faster speed capabilities of shooting continuously 6FPS, you can be sure of capturing incredible detail, images of high quality every time.

Full HD D-Movie mode with AF-F
The D7000 has a direct access to a video recording button so you can capture footage in full HD (1080p) with more ease. The AF-F is the focus continuously while recording video, which is captured using MPEG4 AVC/H.264 compression and has a microphone for recording stereo sound quality. This means a superior image quality and operability when using the D-Movie.

The D7000 features built-in video editing also give you the freedom to choose the start point and end of your movie and go to the selected frames to capture still images without relying on a computer - allowing you to edit and share your movies quickly and easily.

Optional Accessories
Nikon is also launching the new SB-700, a feature-packed yet easy to use flash. The SB-700 offers a lighting benefits far beyond the flash-board camera, allowing total control over the scene or subject lighting to create beautiful, professional results.

To ensure great performance for longer, the D7000 also features a dedicated Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D11 (optional) that allows transparent switching of power with the battery in the camera, shooting vertical stabilize the body when using a telephoto lens for long.

The D7000 is compatible with the GP-1 GPS (Global Positioning System) which stores the location information in the image file and, of course, the camera supports a wide range of NIKKOR lenses.



Key features:

* Nikon DX-format 16.2MP CMOS sensor newly developed: with broad sensitivity range, this high pixel sensor offers excellent color and detail to both images and video
* New EXPEED image processing 2: Get superior image quality, high-speed processing and multiple functions, with low energy consumption
* High ISO (100-6400, expandable to 25600) sensitivity, offers low noise while providing extremely high detail
* New 2016 pixels RGB sensor to measure: the high RGB sensor to improve the efficiency of scene recognition for high quality images at any time
* New AF system with 39 points including 9 emphasize cross-type sensors in the center: provides an excellent acquisition and subject tracking performance, so you can get the right focus, regardless of where the subject is to screen
* Glass pentaprism viewfinder frame coverage with about 100% and 0.94x magnification: for the most accurate view and focus of a scene
* High strength magnesium alloy top and back, sealing against dust and moisture: allowing you to shoot with confidence even under the worst conditions
* Full HD D-Movie mode with the AF-F and editing functions in camera to choose the start point and end of your movies and save individual frames as still images. It also supports an external microphone input for recording stereo sound quality
* HDMI connectivity, you can view your pictures or watch HD movies on a Full HD TV
* Easy access with new Live View mode contrast detection AF: Face Detection with contrast AF is faster and more powerful than ever. Up to 35 people can be detected in approx. 0.08 seconds, even if subjects are not directly looking at the camera. Subject tracking moving subjects keeps the focus. normal zone is recommended to identify for discussion and a wide area AF for handheld shooting
* Shutter with durable shutter speed to 1 / 8, 000: 150,000 cycles demonstrated by testing trigger
* Twin SD memory card slots: more capacity to ask for recording images, more options for organizing your pictures and videos or additional safeguard so that you can manage your pictures exactly as you want .
* Continuous high speed shooting 6FPS: With about. 0.05-second shutter lag and shooting 6 frames per second, you will not miss a moment
* Functions display extended: including the 72-thumbnail display, calendar display and sort images by date
* In-camera editing features (menu editor) including the video editing feature and the new color sketch
* Tone and Color Control: Picture Control allows you to define the look and feel of your images and movies before shooting
* ViewNX 2 software provided free, will be delivered with D7000: It inherits the basic operations of any ViewNX provide much improved operability, including a refined GUI, and a range of easy to use program that lets you edit photos and films
* 7.5 cm (3-in.) LCD monitor: the approximately 920K-dot TFT LCD has a wide viewing angle VGA (170 °) with a reinforced glass so you can immediately see your work in detail
* Supports a wide range of NIKKOR lenses
* Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15: the intelligent management of energy for maximum performance with reduced power usage
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