Women who own the D7000
Oct 28, 2012 14:52:57 #
It is heavy. I use a black ridge model strap built for women. I attach strap to left lug as you view from back of camera. I use bottom attachment for tripod ad intended. Helps a lot
Oct 28, 2012 15:25:41 #
I have one and love it. I am not a very young woman either, so weight can be an issue, but I love the quality. I also have a Nikon P510 bridge camera for hiking or situations where I just can't handle the weight for a long period of time. I would pretty much walk through hot coals though for the D7000.
Oct 28, 2012 16:17:54 #
I admit I was concerned about the additional weight when I upgraded from the D90 to the D800 -- especially since I have fairly small hands and carpal tunnel. Guess what I found? It is much heavier - especially after I added a battery pack and a 70-200 lens. And I LOVE it!!! The added weight has actually helped me have a steadier grip for handheld shots. I have no problem with my small hands holding this camera and no problems due to carpal tunnel. I did leave it at home yesterday when we went to the pumpkin farm with our 3 littles and 2 of our grandchildren. The D90 was just easier since I was not primarily there for photos. We were there to enjoy time with family.
Lou Ellen
Lou Ellen
ozgirl wrote:
This is a question I wanted to ask here, as I find those cameras extremely heavy especially as I have hand and wrist problems, causing me to not be able to hang on to really heavy or large objects.
I would love to upgrade to a 'proper' SLR but the weight issue is the thing that makes me hesitate to buy one.
50teeslady wrote:
It feels a bit heavy to me...was wondering if any women find it too heavy?
This is a question I wanted to ask here, as I find those cameras extremely heavy especially as I have hand and wrist problems, causing me to not be able to hang on to really heavy or large objects.
I would love to upgrade to a 'proper' SLR but the weight issue is the thing that makes me hesitate to buy one.
Oct 28, 2012 16:26:57 #
I have used the D7000 for about 18 months as an upgrade from the D5000. The weight difference of the two cameras is negligible. It is the weight of the faster lenses that can be limiting! I recently added an olympus OM-D micro four thirds with some small fast lenses. What a difference! I don't find much difference in IQ and favorable comparisons between image quality of the Oly and the D7000 can be found online. Carried both systems to Yosemite a few weeks ago and found myself relying more on the Oly for the longer and steeper hikes with good results. Still keeping the D7000 and big glass tho!
Oct 28, 2012 17:22:39 #
I went back to my D7000 with ' an open mind' and tried to get into the zone with problem-wrists and hand-issues from Arthritis , and you know what ?....(and it pains me to admit this....) you might be right...It just might be thàt much too big , thàt much too heavy and the end-result would be an unhappy girl with a D7000. Are you in a position where you can 'test-drive' some models at a shop or Nikon-world/outlet? Then I suggest you go and play and find one that suits your particular strength , and you'll be happy. That's all that counts for anything in the end - YOU being happy with your camera, yes ?
Oct 28, 2012 18:00:27 #
"Guess what I found? It is much heavier - especially after I added a battery pack and a 70-200 lens. And I LOVE it!!! The added weight has actually helped me have a steadier grip for handheld shots."
I think you might have a good point.....
I think you might have a good point.....
Oct 28, 2012 18:22:55 #
Racmanaz wrote:
Are there any image quality differences between the D5100 and D7000?
No. They have exactly the same sensor.
I might add I have the D5100 and love it. I plan to buy the D7100 as soon as it is released...which some expect by the end of the year. I want it for the weather protection and because I suspect the new sensor will be 24MP vs. 16MP in the D5100/7000. That matters to me because I often make highly cropped animal pics. If you don't do serious cropping the extra MP aren't of value.
IMHO the biggest advantage of the D5100 is the fully articulated screen. Those that have not had one for a while are not qualified to comment. It is extremely useful in many situations.
Oct 28, 2012 18:57:30 #
Oct 28, 2012 20:28:30 #
Doodlebug wrote:
I own both the Nikon D5000 and D7000. The D7000 i... (show quote)
And they are all lighter than comparable film cameras. My first quality camera was a Nikkormat FT2 (nostalgia moment) it weighed probably twice what my D5100 does. And those old Nikkor lenses were made of brass and glass.
Oct 28, 2012 21:20:30 #
Oct 28, 2012 21:47:53 #
thread title sounds like a topic for Maury Povich." Up next on Maury, women who own the d-700 and the pentax using men who love them!!!
Oct 28, 2012 23:45:11 #
jsleszynski wrote:
I have the D7000 and use it primarily with an 18-3... (show quote)
I'll be 67!! next week (9thNov) and it's not the carrying of the camera that I find a problem but it's the handling of the camera whilst taking shots that's the problem. I have problems with my wrists and my thumbs - if they get 'bent' or 'twisted' the pain is severe and then my grip is affected...causing 'things' to drop. Not good for an expensive camera I'd think. So even though generally my hands aren't in pain, gripping things can be. Even a firm hand shake can cause pain.
So I really need to look at something light weight.
Oct 28, 2012 23:47:48 #
TwoCents wrote:
I have one and love it. I am not a very young woman either, so weight can be an issue, but I love the quality. I also have a Nikon P510 bridge camera for hiking or situations where I just can't handle the weight for a long period of time. I would pretty much walk through hot coals though for the D7000.
How heavy is the D7000? and do you like the P510? I've got a Fujifilm Finepix S1600 I'm quite happy with, but believe there is a lot of noise in the quality of the photos. Wasn't aware of that until I did some reading online last night.
Oct 28, 2012 23:58:24 #
Ozgirl - I have much the same problem in my Right hand and to be extra-careful have attached a 'handstrap' on the RH-side of the camera through which I slip my hand and have a Blackrapid shoulder/body strap for extra safety (especially for when we go to Africa..) I find that works for me. Of course , the D7000 takes really amazing photos as well...which is what you're after , after all said and done..
Oct 29, 2012 05:57:55 #
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