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Upgrading from Nikon D80

by Atlask9 Nov 15, 2010 3:46AM PST

I've been itching to upgrade my dated Nikon D80. It has served me well through the years but I'm ready to move on. I have accumulated 3 DX lenses and one FX lens in my time so I'm sticking with the DX format. I've been keeping a close eye and researching the D300s and the new D7000 that just came out. I'm having a hard time deciding. I would appreciate input from someone who has handled both.

I consider myself an amateur photographer who enjoys taking action shots. I own one 2.8 lens,a 50mm 1.4, a 70-300mm zoom VR lens, and a 10.5mm fisheye.

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D7000 is a superb camera.

by jump1127 Nov 15, 2010 5:15PM PST

I have a hand-on experience a few days ago. My friend just bought it and quite happy with the camera. I recently viewed the raw picture shot by a new D7000 through my licensed Nikon Capture NX. The noise level and dynamic range is not any different from that of D300S, very close to D700 and my D3S. What I really enjoyed is the full-HD1080 video feature. D300s is a good camera about 6 months ago. Today, D7000 has equipped with a new and better technology. The new matrix light metering II is quite superb. Besides, Expeed 2 processor is much more powerful. I see no reason why you wouldn't select D7000 your new camera. Good luck and enjoy your new camera.

There were some shots, tested by a serious photographer. Unfortunately, the narratives are Thai. This is a very good camera for wild life and bird shooting.

http://www.pixpros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51257

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Thank you

by Atlask9 Nov 16, 2010 11:22AM PST

Thanks for the reply. One thing I learned is the D7000 is one hard camera to find. They are selling fast everywhere. Looks like I'll be forced to pre-order and wait on a list like everyone else.

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