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Have the D7000 problems been ironed out?

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Honestly? Never tried it, I'm old school. But now you've gone and made it seem logical and so I will. Thanks for the tip...and not being snarky. ;)
 
Hulamike said:
Why in the World aren't you using manual focus? Especially for static images like yours? AF on most cameras is easily fooled. You would think a pro minded shooter would understand that. I view AF more or less like setting your camera to "P" mode. There's a reason modern DSLRs and lenses still have that little "M" stamped on them you know.
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Sorry, I am not a pro but I cannot visualize a pro focusing manually during an assignment outside the studio. At a wedding for example!... To my understanding, the 'M' is there for the few extreme occasions where the AF cannot be expected to work (very low light, very close up macro etc). Not to take over as 'norm'!...
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Every time a new generation of cameras come out we have the same threads attacking the flagship of the line and blind defense of the same. People rationalizing why they purchased what they did and making excuses why something is the way it is.

The D7000 is an excelent camera and is great at what it does. It is appropriate for beginners as well as advanced users. The weight might be a factor for some and there might be features that are not needed by some. Determine what you want in a camera and if the D7000 fits the bill, buy it.

I think it is funny that some of the people who are making the claim that you need superhuman powers to hold the camera steady are also many of the same that point out there is not much of a difference in a couple of MP count. Hold your camera steady, it wil be fine.
 
None of the problems have been worked out. Its garbage-no one should buy them......maybe then I'll be able to get my hands on one at a reasonable price. Just kidding of course . I imagine new models are going to have some issues and all have a small % of duds IMO. Love to have one as an upgrade to my D3100.
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puffthefish said:
Every time a new generation of cameras come out we have the same threads attacking the flagship of the line and blind defense of the same. People rationalizing why they purchased what they did and making excuses why something is the way it is.

The D7000 is an excelent camera and is great at what it does. It is appropriate for beginners as well as advanced users. The weight might be a factor for some and there might be features that are not needed by some. Determine what you want in a camera and if the D7000 fits the bill, buy it.

I think it is funny that some of the people who are making the claim that you need superhuman powers to hold the camera steady are also many of the same that point out there is not much of a difference in a couple of MP count. Hold your camera steady, it wil be fine.
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All true, puffthefish - but to clarify my original point to which you may be referring :

Between the 12MP of a D90 and the 16MP of a D7000, you're right, it's not that much; you have to hold the camera about 10% steadier or use an equivalently faster shutter speed or higher ISO at the same aperture. But between the OP's D50 and D7000, about 60% steadier. That's not superhuman, but it is a big shift that many don't expect: 1/320 vs. 1/200, but perhaps more importantly 1/50 vs. 1/30.

Now, if you're in your early 30s, bettering your stillness by half a stop shouldn't be hard at all. But if you're in your 60s - and remember, the core demographic for DSLR purchasers is middle aged or older - your powers of stillness may have degraded noticeably over the 5 years between the D50 and D7000. I'm not that old, and I'm not that shaky, but I can sense a difference between my 2005 and 2012 hands - enough that I kick up the SS by a stop pretty much all of the time now.
 
Hulamike said:
You were doing just fine up to that last snarky and totally unnecessary comment. I use AF when required, just not with stationary or critical work. Reading your drivel makes me wish I were illiterate though.
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Oh I'm fine, trust me.

Just seems silly to jump in the middle of this legitimate thread with "what problem?"... when there have been issues and threads since the thing was released.

Then again... you don't use the most problematic feature, so the problems must not exist.

We get it.

I'll call you Reilly Jr
 
Who prey tell are you? I don't recall directing anything your way. But, back to the point you've made. Why would someone like me, with over 40 years professional photographic experience, go all gaga over a point-n-shoot camera feature? Flipped it on once, thought it would be good for video, then turned it off. Never occurred to me to use it for stills.

Maybe when you outgrow your photo diaper you'll actually be able to contribute here like someone who actually has photo experience.

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Went to your web site. I see you're eager to create but your understanding of lighting needs lots of work. And if you want prospective clients to give you a hard look, nix the cat and family snapshots. Not professional. Place them on photobucket or a separate personal web site.
 
Call me whatever you like, just don't call me late for dinner. ;)

I get what you mean but I also understand that probably a full 90% of the problems people report re the D7000, especially focus problems, are simply user error (wrong focus area/mode settings) and inexperience with AF in general. I honestly believe that younger photographers don't appreciate the shortcomings of auto focus and so blame Nikon and their camera for soft focus. If only this weren't reported EVERY time a new body was released,,we might put some stock in it.

Anyway, I see no problem with anyone joining a thread anytime they like. Always room for fresh thought in my book.
 
To this day my favorite statement made by some genius in this forum is, " the purpose of a dslr is to auto-focus." It just doesn't get any better than that.
 
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