Nikon D7000?
 

Anyone planning on getting Nikons new D7000?

Just a few weeks ago I was possibly contemplating between the D90 and D300s ...now Nikon have thrown in the D7000 priced so very close to the D300s!! Don't know why but Nikon DSLR's seem a lot more simple and intuative to use than Canon/Pentax etc so keen to stick with the brand.

Matt

Nope they do not fit my Canon lenses! :D As far as simple and intuitive to use it all depends on what you are used to, my Canons seem perfectly intuitive to me. Any way you have a nice 'problem' in choosing which model to go for.

Suggest you keep your eye on D300 prices. If the D7000 is a replacement then the D300 prices may start falling off. It will still be a very good camera regardless of what else comes along later.

Agree with duncan, the d300 is well worth watching as has already been upgraded with the d300s, the d90 is still well worth considering as the prices are going to tumble too now the new d7000 has been released. I have my eye on a d300 myself.

I guess there are a few factors to consider. But if 16mp, scene modes, and movie mode are not on you requirement list then the D300 is appearing on the used market now. The D300's has been out long enough now so it will be harder to find new. Just checked Grays of Westminster and they have one for £789 with one years warranty. They are also currently doing the D300's for £999 so its cheaper than the D7000.

Grays took on their grading system from Peter Walnes who I dealt with years ago, and from my dealings with them, and I have bought quite a few things, I have never been dissapointed. :)

Don

£789 for a new d300 sounds great, may have to look into that. Hate buying second hand, like to know i am the only one to have caressed those fine buttons and curves.....:p

That one is used Lee. But with one years warranty and boxed and complete. 5080 shutter actuations. Condition EXC++. Grays grading - EXC++ 95%-97% as new.

As mentioned previously the D300's has been out a while so you would really have to hunt around for a brand new one now.

Don

I love buying secondhand - let someone else take the loss of the depreciation!

You're such a tart ;)

Oh ok don, that makes sense, thought that was cheap for a new one. still a very good deal though.

If i have the money, id buy new every time.....buying from someone like grays with a warranty wouldn't be so bad mind.

lol you guys are just funny

i was looking at buying a D7000 but upon reading this and realising prices of like D300/ D300s will be tumbling down i might look at saving a few hundrad quid on getting a second model but i aggree with *surfg1mp*

its nice to be the first person to have your hands on a camera rather than knowing that somebody has maybe mistreated it in the past if your really good at looking out for things and have a fine appreciation for good technology

So far have only seen the D7000 bundled with the 18-105 VRii, I was thinking the camera could do with a step up in the form of Sigma's 18-50 f2.8?

Would be interested in what other folks think what might make a suitable lense kit upgrade..assuming I got the body only and needed a do it all zoom lense!

Matt

the tamron 17-50 2.8 may be worth considering.