Ken Rockwell strikes again!
 | After using it for a calendar month, here's what I identified to like and dislike. I limit what I think are more vital characteristics. AF is fast, accurate and consistent. Not fantastic, but what we discovered is that is predictable and consistent. AF is very configurable between 9pt, 21pt, 39pt and 3D dynamic. Not used yet dynamic, but 3D big factory, but as noted by Nikon, it can be fooled. Ken rockWell D7000 Flash is superb. The exposure is very accurate and consistent. It is not easily fooled by reflective objects. This is an aspect of my Pentax physiques (dl, K10, km, KX, K200), which I find to be very inconsistent. Shutter noise is peaceful, not as noisy as Kx, but not as peaceful as k7/k5. Body size is good (for me). No body seems bulky at all. K7/k5 just "feels" more beautiful when it occurred, Having said that. However, KX / km was a bit too small for me. electric battery lasts quite a bit on a single charge. (Do not use AA though) Switching amongst AF modes (AFA, AFS, AFC Auto and single, 3D, dynamic 9pt/21pt/39pt) by pressing a button and turning the control wheel is very convenient. MyMenu configurable - add the items most commonly used for this menu. Very nice feature. In-VR / VC. This stabilizes also picture on VF, which in some scenarios can help with AF. The first time I used Tamron 70-300 VC and hit was amazing. I was ask myself, can really keep it this constant to 300? switching from VC told me my solution. No. Switching between manual is a PITA AutoISO and to make the menus. This is 2 or 3 button on the Pentax. To help this, I put this in MyMenu menu item to save a few button presses: Edit: Fn button and add programming AutoISO On / Off at the top of MyMenu is effective in AutoISO toggling on / off so that it is an aversion. When the digicam is incapable to say exactly meters beyond the range specified (in AV mode), exposure time exhibited is "Lo". Why not only show exposure and flash it? "Lo" not good at all. There is no instantaneous 100% zoom when reviewing shot taken. this is scheduled for Pentax. No pixel mapping. This would be a nice feature to have. The SR-Body will work with any lens mounted. If the lens has no VR / VC / OS, you will need your skill to make constant shot. I thought AA batteries lose Kx, but i can still use a clamp on the D7000 and LiIon battery pack lasts a while. As a program, there is quite a bit more help from both Nikon and 3rd get together vendors. Lens assist for example, Tamron 70-300, 18-270 and 60mm pzd. Yes, Nikon lenses are more expensive and high-end contacts are stratospheric, but at least they are available. As many people have said, buy the camera program that works for you. So far, after one month, I like D7000 and Nikon technique. There are a few quirks and afflictions, but with any system and so far I have not found any show-stoppers are. What will be my primary class to assess the number of owners until now, my rate greater owner. Primary lens and Tamron 16-85 and 70-300 is using VC. |
