The Nikon D7000

Alex Mustard · Issue 58, Jan/Feb 2011 · pp. 34–38

Products mentioned: Nikon D7000, Nauticam NA-D7000, Tokina 10-17mm, Inon Z240, Subtronic Alpha, Sea & Sea electronic cable splitter, Nauticam 4.5" mini dome

At first glance, the new D7000, Nikon’s latest SLR, appears simply to be the successor to the D90/D80/D70 series, and a little below serious underwater photographers. But this is a significant misjudgement. Not only is it now Nikon’s highest megapixel (16.2 MP) DX SLR, introducing a new EXPEED 2 processor, a new 2000 pixel RGB metering system, a new 39 point Multi-CAM 4800 auto focus system and full 1080p HD-video. But also, and unlike its predecessors such as the D90, it is packed with pro-camera features including as 14 bit analogue to digital conversion, flash synch with UW strobes up to 1/320th and a 100% viewfinder. For my money, the D7000 is currently the best beginners Nikon SLR AND also the best choice for even the most serious Nikonian wanting to use DX lenses such as the Tokina 10-17mm. Make no mistake, this is a very important camera for Nikon totting underwater photographers.…