D7000
Jan 8, 2024 23:29:39 #
Bohica
Loc: SE Coast of NC
Accidently bought a D7000 thinking it was FX. I'm happy with my D300s except for the crop on my WA lenses, but now that I have the 7000 any suggestions, tips, warnings?
Jan 8, 2024 23:34:15 #
Keep the 7000 and sell the 300. But if your heart is set on an FX trade them both for a d810.
Jan 8, 2024 23:38:12 #
Bohica
Loc: SE Coast of NC
tramsey wrote:
Keep the 7000 and sell the 300. But if your heart is set on an FX trade them both for a d810.
LOL! why keep the 7000 and sell the 300s?
Jan 8, 2024 23:39:22 #
Bohica
Loc: SE Coast of NC
Bohica wrote:
LOL! why keep the 7000 and sell the 300s?
Hey I'm a hoarder, I still have a Nikkormat FTN I bought in 1967
Jan 8, 2024 23:43:50 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
Bohica wrote:
Accidently bought a D7000 thinking it was FX. I'm happy with my D300s except for the crop on my WA lenses, but now that I have the 7000 any suggestions, tips, warnings?
Lots of folks seem to be very happy with their D7000 or D7100. I expect that it is a good, solid camera, even though a 14 year old model. I just rehomed my last D300 (actually a D300s), so I do not have any particular aversion to older cameras. A quick look shows that they are still listed at quite high prices when in good condition.
The important difference from your D300s is that the D7000 has the consumer user interface, which is quite different from your D300s. That may or may not be a problem for you. A key "watchout" (I believe) is that the D7000 did not get a firmware update allowing it to work with the newest "P" lenses. That also may not be a problem for you, since those are generally low-end lenses.
There are probably not a whole host of advantages for you of the D7000. I think it was made and sold at the same time as the D300. Do not sell the D300s in favor of the D7000. It is a much more capable camera.
Jan 8, 2024 23:50:31 #
Bohica
Loc: SE Coast of NC
larryepage wrote:
Lots of folks seem to be very happy with their D70... (show quote)
Thank you, have no intention of getting rid of 300s, was just wondering if the 7000 had any advantage other than the 4mp increase
Jan 8, 2024 23:53:57 #
bikinkawboy
Loc: north central Missouri
I have a D7000 and D800. The 7000 is a good camera without a doubt. The 800 has over double the pixels (16-36) and one can crop images much closer and maintain quality over the 7000. If you want to shoot a bunch of rapid fire shots, the 7000 puts the 800 to shame and it’s fairly easy to fill up the buffer on the 800 (I think the 810 was supposed to be better). I don’t think I’ve ever had that problem on the 7000.
For grandkids birthday parties and such, I use the 7000 and 17-55 2.8 lens. It’s smaller, lighter and faster. I have something like 70,000 trouble free clicks on my 7000. When I shot the eagle in my yard I used the 800 because I was able to crop the image more.
The farmers out there will know what I mean, the 800 is the big plow tractor suited for doing the heavy, hard work all day long. The 7000 is the midsize tractor that can do a little bit of everything. Doesn’t have the horsepower for the really hard work but can hold its own yet be nimble enough for light work.
For grandkids birthday parties and such, I use the 7000 and 17-55 2.8 lens. It’s smaller, lighter and faster. I have something like 70,000 trouble free clicks on my 7000. When I shot the eagle in my yard I used the 800 because I was able to crop the image more.
The farmers out there will know what I mean, the 800 is the big plow tractor suited for doing the heavy, hard work all day long. The 7000 is the midsize tractor that can do a little bit of everything. Doesn’t have the horsepower for the really hard work but can hold its own yet be nimble enough for light work.
Jan 9, 2024 07:38:29 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Bohica wrote:
Accidently bought a D7000 thinking it was FX. I'm happy with my D300s except for the crop on my WA lenses, but now that I have the 7000 any suggestions, tips, warnings?
Accidently? No one does that.
Jan 9, 2024 08:24:56 #
maxlieberman
Loc: 19027
Bohica wrote:
Hey I'm a hoarder, I still have a Nikkormat FTN I bought in 1967
The 300s is a great camera in its own right, and not worth very much on the used market. I would keep it as a back-up or second body until you're ready to move on.
If you want newer features and stay crop-sensor without going mirrorless, trade them both and get a D7500. I have a D7100 and D7500 and love them. When I bought a Z8, I gave my D70S and D300 to my grandkids.
Jan 9, 2024 08:27:19 #
I have both the D300 , and 7100 , if it was not for the 24 mp for the 7100 , versus 12 for the 300 , the 300 is a better built camera .
Jan 9, 2024 09:17:28 #
I have a 610 and a 7000 and put a Tammy 150-600 lens on the 7000 for birding and other wildlife - works great. I use the 610 for everything else - portrait, street, landscape, astronomy etc… They provide crisp photos that I can do a canvas wrap @ 18x24 and be very pleased with the finished product.
Jan 9, 2024 09:28:53 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
billnikon wrote:
Accidently? No one does that.
I'd like to know too. Many here will help you spend money that's not theirs. I'd like to learn if I can about an accidental purchase of this magnitude.
Jan 9, 2024 09:34:47 #
maxlieberman
Loc: 19027
DaveyDitzer wrote:
I'd like to know too. Many here will help you spend money that's not theirs. I'd like to learn if I can about an accidental purchase of this magnitude.
In this day of internet purchases with sometimes confusing web sites, I can understand an accidental purchase. I just bought something and had to use PayPal to pay for it, which I haven't done in years. I ended up paying twice because I was not sure that the payment went through the first time. Fortunately, it was only $29, so I am not really concerned.
As to magnitude, I assume that the D7000 was used. On the used market, they seem to go for between about $225 and $500.
Jan 9, 2024 10:52:15 #
Accidentally? I know sh.. happens, it has not happened to me buying a camera but it has happened when shooting. You need to know that your D7000 is a more advanced camera than your 12 MP D300s, which is also a good camera that in the case of failure Nikon will not service for you. I would keep it as a backup as has been already suggested.
I still keep my D7000 and D610 as shellback does and believe it or not I use the D7000 much more fit with my old 18-200 VR or the 18-70 a much older but faster lens. I believe your accidental purchase will pay off with excellent images.
I still keep my D7000 and D610 as shellback does and believe it or not I use the D7000 much more fit with my old 18-200 VR or the 18-70 a much older but faster lens. I believe your accidental purchase will pay off with excellent images.
Jan 9, 2024 11:14:47 #
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