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Organizedkhaos · Jan 31, 2011, 5:43 PM

How does the Nikon D7000 stack up against the Canon 60D?

They're similar in price range. Is it worth the extra money?

shoturtle · Jan 31, 2011, 5:56 PM

They are actually about the same. Canon on couple of review site test has the faster AF system. As both use 9 cross type AF points. The canon can shoot allot longer before the buffer lag hits. The nikon you might get 14-20 photos in 6fps in large jpeg before shutter lag. Canon is still the better HD camera. The nikon has a metal back and base skin not all metal like the d300. The nikon has micro adjustments. Both have wireless flash. Canon had a tilt lcd that works great on a tripod.

Right now there are reports of the d7000 with a back focus problem and hot pixels. No reported problems with the canon currently.

So they stack up very well. Only you can decide it the 920 canon body or the 1150 nikon is for you.

Organizedkhaos · Jan 31, 2011, 5:59 PM

Thank you. You have a way of making things crystal clear for me.
I'm only partial to the Nikon because of Abbie Warnock's work. BUT.. the last time I checked she was using a Nikon D200.

However, from what I know, I am almost completely decided on the Canon 60D. THANK YOU for all your help!!!

TCav · Jan 31, 2011, 8:09 PM

Acording to DxOMark.com, the Nikon has slightly less noise and, at low ISO settings, a lot more dynamic range.

shoturtle · Jan 31, 2011, 8:14 PM

Yeah, but those are raw results. Canon never does well on the dxo test. I would take them as just nice know. The sony sensor that nikon uses on the d7000 is a really good one.

LGWGM · Feb 2, 2011, 6:48 AM

Just want to share, hot pixel problem on D7000 has been resolved I believe. Mine came with 3 to 4 hot pixels (both video and still) before I updated the firmware to 1.11 (hot pixel fix).

Hot pixels are gone (no visible hot pixel at least)

DVC Mike · Feb 11, 2011, 9:42 PM

I went with the Nikon D7000 and am loving it.

smac · Feb 13, 2011, 7:38 PM

I was already a Nikon guy, but my new D7000 has preformed flawlessly, perfect metering, fantastic High ISO, fast focusing, amazing results. Taken yesterday, right out of the camera. Just cropped a little for composition.
I just had Costco blow this up to 16x20 and it looks fantastic.

You probably can't go wrong with either camera.

Cheers, Steve

P.S. Love the JRT in your avatar. Looks a lot like mine.

frank-in-toronto · Feb 13, 2011, 9:57 PM

The canon has articulating screen. if that appeals, the choice is clear.

shoturtle · Feb 13, 2011, 10:00 PM

OP brought the 60D already

with the ef 100 2.8 and ef-s 18-135. She is off to a good start.

Jan 31, 2011, 5:43 PM	#1
Organizedkhaos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Salyersville Kentucky Posts: 139	How does the Nikon D7000 stack up against....? How does the Nikon D7000 stack up against the Canon 60D? They're similar in price range. Is it worth the extra money?

Jan 31, 2011, 5:56 PM	#2
shoturtle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Frankfurt AM Posts: 11,348	They are actually about the same. Canon on couple of review site test has the faster AF system. As both use 9 cross type AF points. The canon can shoot allot longer before the buffer lag hits. The nikon you might get 14-20 photos in 6fps in large jpeg before shutter lag. Canon is still the better HD camera. The nikon has a metal back and base skin not all metal like the d300. The nikon has micro adjustments. Both have wireless flash. Canon had a tilt lcd that works great on a tripod. Right now there are reports of the d7000 with a back focus problem and hot pixels. No reported problems with the canon currently. So they stack up very well. Only you can decide it the 920 canon body or the 1150 nikon is for you. __________________ Super Frequent Flyer, no joke. Ex Patriot and loving it. Canon Eos 60D, T1i/500D, Eos1, Eos 630, Olympus EPL-1, and a part time Pentax K-X shooter. Last edited by shoturtle; Feb 13, 2011 at 7:47 PM.

Jan 31, 2011, 8:09 PM	#4
TCav Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC, Metro Area, Maryland Posts: 13,826	Acording to DxOMark.com, the Nikon has slightly less noise and, at low ISO settings, a lot more dynamic range. __________________ The lens is the thing. 'Full Frame' is the new 'Medium Format'. "One good test is worth a thousand expert opinions." - Tex Johnston, Boeing 707 test pilot.

Jan 31, 2011, 8:14 PM	#5
shoturtle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Frankfurt AM Posts: 11,348	Yeah, but those are raw results. Canon never does well on the dxo test. I would take them as just nice know. The sony sensor that nikon uses on the d7000 is a really good one. __________________ Super Frequent Flyer, no joke. Ex Patriot and loving it. Canon Eos 60D, T1i/500D, Eos1, Eos 630, Olympus EPL-1, and a part time Pentax K-X shooter. Last edited by shoturtle; Feb 13, 2011 at 7:46 PM.

Feb 2, 2011, 6:48 AM	#6
LGWGM Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 49	Just want to share, hot pixel problem on D7000 has been resolved I believe. Mine came with 3 to 4 hot pixels (both video and still) before I updated the firmware to 1.11 (hot pixel fix). Hot pixels are gone (no visible hot pixel at least) __________________ Nikon D7000 \| Nikkor 18-105mm \| SB-700 \| Nikkor 70-300 VR

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Jan 31, 2011, 5:59 PM	#3
Organizedkhaos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Salyersville Kentucky Posts: 139	Thank you. You have a way of making things crystal clear for me. I'm only partial to the Nikon because of Abbie Warnock's work. BUT.. the last time I checked she was using a Nikon D200. However, from what I know, I am almost completely decided on the Canon 60D. THANK YOU for all your help!!!

Feb 11, 2011, 9:42 PM	#7
DVC Mike Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5	I went with the Nikon D7000 and am loving it. __________________ _____ Nikon D7000, 10-24mm, 16-85mm VR, 35mm f/1.8, 18-105mm VR, 70-30 mm VR

Feb 13, 2011, 7:38 PM	#8
smac Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 6,103	I was already a Nikon guy, but my new D7000 has preformed flawlessly, perfect metering, fantastic High ISO, fast focusing, amazing results. Taken yesterday, right out of the camera. Just cropped a little for composition. I just had Costco blow this up to 16x20 and it looks fantastic. You probably can't go wrong with either camera. Cheers, Steve P.S. Love the JRT in your avatar. Looks a lot like mine. __________________ Think like a person of action, Act like a person of thought. Last edited by smac; Feb 13, 2011 at 7:40 PM.

Feb 13, 2011, 9:57 PM	#9
frank-in-toronto Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 1,083	The canon has articulating screen. if that appeals, the choice is clear.

Feb 13, 2011, 10:00 PM	#10
shoturtle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Frankfurt AM Posts: 11,348	OP brought the 60D already with the ef 100 2.8 and ef-s 18-135. She is off to a good start. __________________ Super Frequent Flyer, no joke. Ex Patriot and loving it. Canon Eos 60D, T1i/500D, Eos1, Eos 630, Olympus EPL-1, and a part time Pentax K-X shooter.

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