The D7000 features a new 16.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with low-light ability never before seen in a DX-format (APS-C) camera. The new EXPEED 2 image-processing engine fuels the enhanced performance of the D7000 along with a new 39-point AF system and groundbreaking new 2,016 pixel RGB 3D Matrix Metering System to deliver amazing image quality in a variety of shooting conditions. Additionally, the D7000 D-SLR provides full 1080p HD movie capability with full-time auto focus (AF), enabling users to capture their world with both striking still and moving images.

With its new 16.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor and Nikon’s new EXPEED 2 image processing system, the D7000 D-SLR delivers superior image quality with low noise. The EXPEED 2 image-processing engine combined with a 14-bit Analog / Digital conversion brings a new level of even tonal gradations while managing color, contrast, exposure, and noise resulting in brilliant image quality. EXPEED 2 also manages the D7000’s speedy 50-millisecond shutter response, blazing AF speed and rapid six frame-per-second (fps) burst speed for up to 100 images.

Building upon the popular D90 D-SLR, the Nikon D7000 captures breathtaking full 1080p HD movies with full-time autofocus and manual exposure control. To keep critical HD focus, users can choose to engage a variety of AF functions, including face priority to track up to 35 human faces, subject-tracking and normal or wide-area autofocus.

The D7000 D-SLR contains many features that empower the user with creative freedom including the ability to process RAW images directly in the camera, and add in special effects using the retouch menu. Among the many editing options are color filters, distortion control for a fisheye effect, perspective control for a miniature effect, or a new color sketch filter that creates a sketch-styled image. As always, manipulated images are saved as copies while the original is retained.

Features:

• High Resolution 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor for large prints and tight cropping
• High Speed 6 frames per second continuous shooting up to 100 shots captures the most fleeting action
• Ground-breaking 2,016-pixel RGB (3D Color Matrix) sensor delivers more accurate control of light metering and optimizes the Scene Recognition System for exposure, white balance, focus tracking and iTTL flash control
• EXPEED 2 image processing and 14-bit A/D Conversion provides smooth tones, rich colors, and fast camera performance
• Large Bright Glass Pentaprism Optical Viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.94x magnification
• Twin SD Card Slots with SD, SDHC, SDXC memory card compatibility gives you options to keep on shooting or separate your NEF (RAW), JPEG and movie files
• Built-in Speedlight flash with i-TTL and Wireless Commander support so you can light your subjects any way you like
• Optional MB-D11 multi-power pack further expands your shooting time and battery choices while adding a vertical shutter-release and control dials to your camera
• Two User Definable Settings (U1, U2) right on the Mode Selector Dial let you store most camera settings so you can go back to them at anytime without the need for further adjustments or menu settings
• Picture Control lets you choose from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, or Landscape to apply a personal look and feel to your pictures
• Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator
• Breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus and external stereo microphone jack to record cinematic-quality movies up to 20 minutes all enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility
• Dynamic ISO range from 100 to 6400 expandable to 25,600 (Hi2) lets you shoot in near darkness or slow down the action
• Customizable 39 point AF System includes nine center cross-type sensors that operate with every AF NIKKOR lens so you can focus on making great images
• Compact but durable with magnesium-alloy top and rear covers, superior weather and dust seals and a 150,000 cycle-rated shutter system providing reliable operation
• 3 Inch, 921,000-dot Super-Density LCD Monitor with 170 degree viewing delivers bright, crisp image playback, and precise Live View and Movie shooting
• Fast Start-Up time of 0.13 sec and Short 50ms Shutter Lag so your camera’s ready to go when you are
• Compact EN-EL15 Battery lets you shoot over 850 shots
• Built-in HDMI Connection lets you connect your camera right to your HDTV and playback with most HDTV remote controls
• Active D-Lighting restores picture-enhancing detail in shadows and highlights
• Versatile Scene Modes lets you choose from Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait for stunning results in otherwise challenging conditions

Includes:

• D7000 DSLR Body
• AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens
• EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• MH-25 QuickCharger
• DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
• DK-21 Rubber Eyecup
• UC-E4 USB Cable
• EG-D2 Audio Video Cable
• AN-DC1 Camera Strap
• BM-11 LCD Monitor Cover
• BF-1B Body Cap
• BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
• ViewNX 2 CD-ROM

Lens Mount: Nikon F bayonet mount

Picture Angle: Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)

Effective Pixels: 16.2 million

Sensor Size: 23.6 x 15.6mm

Image Sensor Format: DX

Image Sensor Type: CMOS

Total Pixels: 16.9 million

Dust-Off Reference Photo: Yes

Image Area (pixels): DX-format
(L) 4928 x 3264
(M) 3696 x 2448
(S) 2464 x 1632

File Format: NEF (RAW): lossless compressed or compressed 12 or 14 bit
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
MOV

Picture Control: Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Nine User-customizable Settings
Portrait
Standard
Vivid

Storage Media: SD
SDHC
SDXC

Card Slot: 2 Secure Digital (SD)

File System: Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras

Viewfinder: Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder

Viewfinder Frame Coverage: 100%Approx.

Viewfinder Magnification: 0.95x Approx.

Viewfinder Eyepoint: 19.5mm

Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment: -3 to +1m?¹

Focusing Screen: Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF area brackets (grid lines can be displayed)

Reflex Mirror: Quick-return type

Depth-of-field Control: Yes

Lens Compatibility at a Glance***: AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible
Metering with AI lenses

Compatible Lenses: Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
AF-NIKKOR for F3AF not supported
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
PC Micro-NIKKOR does not support some functions
Non-CPU: Can be used in modes A and M; color matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data (AI lenses only)
Electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II

Shutter type: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane

Fastest Shutter Speed: 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV

Slowest Shutter Speed: 30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV

Flash Sync Speed: Up to 1/250 sec.
Synchronizes with shutter at 1/320s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320s)

Bulb Shutter Setting: Yes

Shutter Release Modes: Single-frame [S] mode
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-5 frames per second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 6 frames per second
Live View [LV] mode
Self-timer mode

Continuous Shooting Options: DX-format
CH: Up to 6 frames per second
CL: Up to 5 frames per second

Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution: 6 frames per second
(CIPA guidelines)

Self-timer: 2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled

Exposure Metering System: TTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor

Metering Range: 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F)
2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)

Exposure Meter Coupling: CPU
AI

Exposure Modes: Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Auto
Auto (flash off)
Advanced Scene Modes
U1 (user setting 1)
U2 (user setting 2)

Advanced Scene Modes: Portrait
Landscape
Close-up
Sports
Night Portrait
Night Landscape
Party / Indoor
Beach / Snow
Child
Sunset
Dusk / Dawn
Pet Portrait
Candlelight
Blossom
Autumn Colors
Food
Silhouette
High Key
Low Key

Exposure Compensation: ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

Exposure Bracketing: 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV

Exposure Lock: Yes

Mirror Lock Up: Yes

ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100 - 6400
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)

Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity: 100 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV

Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity: 6400 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV

Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity: HI-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)

Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options: Hi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Hi-2 (ISO 25600 equivalent)

Long Exposure Noise Reduction: Yes

High ISO Noise Reduction: Low
Normal
High
Off

D-Lighting Bracketing: 2 or 3 exposures

Single-point AF Mode: Yes

Dynamic AF Mode: Number of AF points: 9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D-tracking)

Auto-area AF Mode: Yes

Autofocus System: Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
Finetuning
39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors)
AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1 ft. 8in.-9 ft. 10 in.)

Focus Lock: AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)

Focus Modes: Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
Face-Priority AF
Wide area
Normal area

Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points: 39

Autofocus Sensitivity: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)

Built-in Flash: Yes

Flash Bracketing: 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV

Built-in Flash Distance: 39 (ISO 100) ft.

Top FP High Speed Sync: Up to 1/8000

Flash Control: i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR

Flash Sync Modes: Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync

Flash Compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

Accessory Shoe: Yes

Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS): CLS Supported
Built-in flash Commander Mode

White Balance: Auto (2 types)
Incandescent
Fluorescent (7 types)
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Cloudy
Shade
Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored)
Auto (TTL white balance with 2,016-pixel RGB sensor)
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)
Seven manual modes with fine-tuning

White Balance Bracketing: 2 or 3 exposures

Live View Shooting: Yes

Movie: Movie with sound
HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps
HD 1,280×720 / 24 fps
HD 1,280×720 / 30 fps
VGA 640×424 / 30 fps

Movie Audio: Built-in microphone, monaural
Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted

Monitor Size: 3.0 in. diagonal

Monitor Resolution: 921,000 Dots

Monitor Type: Super Density
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD

Monitor Angle of View: 170-degree wide-viewing angle

Monitor Adjustments: Brightness, 7 levels

Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator: Yes

Playback Functions: Full frame
Calendar
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)
Zoom
Movie Playback
Slideshow
Histogram display
Auto image rotation
Shooting data
Highlight point display
Sound playback

In-Camera Image Editing: Trim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Image Overlay
Side-by-Side Comparison
Filter Effects
Distortion Control
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Quick retouch
Straighten
Fisheye
Red-eye Correction
Perspective Control
Color Outline
Resize
Edit Movie
Miniature Effect

Image Comment: Yes

Interface: Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL
HDMI
Stereo Microphone Input
Audio/Video out

WiFi Functionality: Eye-Fi Compatible
FTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional WT-4A (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g)

GPS: GP-1 GPS unit

Save/Load Camera settings: Yes

My Menu: Yes with customization

Recent Settings: Yes

Supported Languages: Arabic
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Danish
Dutch
English
Spanish
Finnish
French
Italian
German
Indonesian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Swedish
Czech
Norweigan
Thai
Turkish

Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings: Yes

World Time Setting: Yes

Battery: Rechargeable

Battery / Batteries: EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery

Battery Life (shots per charge) : 1,050 shots (CIPA)

AC Adapter: EH-5a AC Adapter

Battery Charger: MH-25 Quick Charger

Tripod Socket: 1/4 inch 20

Approx. Dimensions: Width 5.2 in. (132mm)
Height 4.1 in. (103mm)
Depth 3.0 in. (77mm)

Approx. Weight: 24.3 oz. (690g)
camera body only

Supplied Software: ViewNX 2 CD-ROM