Nikon D7000 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only) USA - US Version w/ Seller Warranty

The D7000 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only) from Nikon is the ideal camera for those who want the best that Nikon has to offer without jumping into the ring(and price range) of professional DSLRs. It is a powerful, durable, well-designed camera that takes incredible photos and is also geared for those who wantto shoot high quality video with a level of control not found in other mid-class DSLRs.The 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS sensor works together with Nikons EXPEED 2 image processor to produce extremely detailed images with rich tones and smoothgradations. The EXPEED 2, designed by Nikon, enables faster processing of images, reduced power consumption, improved noise-reduction and better colorreproduction. And by expanding the ISO sensitivity range to a 25600 ISO equivalent, low-light photography is more detailed and fast -moving subjects can becaptured with more accuracy and less blur.The D7000 offers a customizable 39-point AF system with nine center cross-type sensors for accurate and extremely fast autofocus across the entire sensor.The AF system works in collaboration with an incredible metering system. The 2016-pixel RGB sensor with a 3D color matrix is able to recognize a subjectsshape and position for improved AF tracking as well as an optimized Scene Recognition System which better controls exposure, white balance and iTTL flash.Accurate it is, but fast too. With a start-up time of 0.13 seconds, 50 milliseconds lag time and 6 frames per second burst shooting up to 100 shots youshould never miss a shot. The 3.0 921k-dot LCD with 170º display offers crisp image playback and precise Live View when shooting movies. The pentaprismoptical viewfinder is bright and covers 100% of the frame. And putting the D7000 a notch above its competitors is its pro-like durability including weatherand dust sealing, a magnesium-alloy top and rear covers and a shutter system that has been rated to over 150,000 cycles. Also, the built-in Speedlightflash with iTTL and Wireless Commander makes it possible to trigger up to 8 off-camera flashes using the D7000.Nikon calls the D7000, a new class of Nikon camera, which refers mostly to this cameras ability to shoot pro-grade Full HD 1080p video. Manual exposurecontrol and full-time continuous autofocus offer the kind of image control that sets this camera above other DSLRs. Youre able to shoot in cinema quality24fps or Internet-friendly 720p at 30fps - up to 20 minutes per clip. To enhance your production, utilize an optional wireless or hot shoe mountedmicrophone using the stereo mic input and when youre done shooting, theres an HDMI output for easy connection to your HDTV.With video or stills, the D7000 records to reliable and easy-to-use SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. And the camera has twin memory card slots - meaning theresno need to change media mid-shoot. Just move onto the second card without interruption or organize your videos onto one card and your stills on another.The D7000 also offers creative and assistive features like Picture Control system. Choose from scene settings like vivid, monochrome, and landscape. Youcan also utilize scene modes with names like child, close-up, and night portrait. And Active D-Lighting optimizes high contrast images to restore theshadow and highlight details that are often lost with strong lighting. Other creative controls include in-camera RAW image processing and the ability toadd in special effects like fisheye and miniature effect. A Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator allows you to place a grid image over the scene you areshooting in order to guarantee straight lines when shooting architecture and landscapes.The Nikon D7000 is an elegant, compact DSLR with features that put it at the top of its class and a price-tag that will save you money toward the purchaseof one of the great 60-plus NIKKOR lenses with which it is compatible.16.2MP DX-Format Sensor + EXPEED 2 Image Processing System

With its 16.2MP CMOS image sensor and Nikons new EXPEED 2 image processing system, the D7000 DSLR delivers superior image quality with low noise.The EXPEED 2 image processing engine combined with a 14-bit analog/digital conversion brings a new level of even tonal gradations while managingcolor, contrast, exposure, and noise resulting in brilliant image quality. EXPEED 2 also manages the D7000s speedy 5-millisecond shutter response,blazing AF speed and rapid six frames-per-second (fps) burst speed for up to 100 images

Full 1080p High Definition Video Capture with the D-Movie Function

Building upon the popular D90 DSLR, the Nikon D7000 captures breathtaking full 1080p HD movies with full-time autofocus and manual exposure controlusing the D-Movie function. To keep critical HD focus, users can choose to engage a variety of AF functions, including face priority to track up to35 human faces, subject-tracking and normal or wide-area autofocusAdvanced movie features also allow exposure adjustment on the fly while recording. The D7000 DSLR offers variable frame rates and resolutions,and can record 1080p at a cinema-like 24fps, or a web-friendly 720p at either 24 or 30fps for up to 20 minutes per clip. Once recorded, usersare able to edit and trim video clips in the camera to save time in post production. Whether utilizing a wireless or hot shoe mountedmicrophone, sound can be recorded via the stereo microphone input for professional audio resultsTo further simplify movie shooting, Live View is activated by a single dedicated switch, and HD video recording is achieved by pressing asingle button. The D7000 DSLR also incorporates a built-in HDMI output CEC compliant (Consumer Electronic Control) that allows users to connectit to a HDTV and playback with most HDTV remote controlsBy adding versatile NIKKOR lenses to the equation, photographers can create a variety of photo perspectives with video such as isolatingsubjects with a shallow depth of field, and recording in low light conditions. Combining the D7000 DSLR with NIKKOR lenses also delivers thesharpness essential for HD video, and Nikons innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) II technology helps to eliminate the effects of camera shake

39 Point AF System

The D7000 DSLR features a 39 point AF System, which includes nine center cross-type sensors that operate with more than 60 NIKKOR lenses. The 39points in the new Multi-CAM 4800DX AF module work together to provide superior subject acquisition and fast tracking capabilities, allowingphotographers to confidently capture a player stealing third from the sideline to fast-moving wildlife. Additionally, photographers can activatedynamic or single point AF, configurable in combinations of 9, 21 or 39 or a 21 point ring to match a variety of shooting styles and situations.Photographers can activate 3D tracking, which continuously follows moving subjects within the 39 AF points, highlighting the activated AF point inthe viewfinderAn additional feature of the autofocus system is AF fine tune. Photographers sometimes require an extra level of ultra-fine AF tuning. Thisfeature allows you to individually fine-tune and register the autofocus position for up to 12 lens models, then apply that compensationwhenever the same lens is attached. You can also register adjustments uniformly regardless of the type of lens used

3D Color Matrix Metering System + Scene Recognition System

Utilizing Nikons exclusive Scene Recognition System, the camera analyzes subject information from a database containing more than 30,000 images tooptimize focus, exposure and white balance. To assist in creating amazing imagery, the Scene Recognition System reads data from a groundbreaking2,016 pixel 3D color Matrix Metering sensor that examines the scenes brightness and color data then optimizes the cameras performance prior tothe actual exposure. Another revolutionary Nikon first, this system interprets scene data for improved control of light metering and i-TTL flashoutput. Additionally this sensor allows for an Ambient white balance setting