Canon EOS 60D vs Nikon D7000

[yumenokotoba]

Hello all!

So my question is this, which would you recommend, the Canon 60D or the Nikon D7000?

My first DSLR was back in 2007/2008. I got a used Canon EOS 10D and got 2 Canon lenses for it:

• 50mm (provided with the camera)
• 18-55mm (purchased afterwards)

Then a few years later, the shutter died and that was that.

Now I'm in the market for a 2nd DSLR.

I had originally planned on getting out the Nikon D7000. All the reviews seemed glowing. I was also going to get the 18-300mm lens with it.

Then more research showed me that the a lot of Nikon D7000 models (eventually) suffered from blurry photos, errors galore. Which is a huge no-no for me.

So I took a look again at Canon (helps that I can actually reuse my old lenses and all that) and settled on the Canon 60D. I don't see too many error issues and I didn't see any rumors of this camera dying after 15months.

Does anybody know if the D7000 are more prone to errors? I tend to stick with the camera I have and learn all of it's ins and outs. So when I do purchase something, I'm looking for the long term. If the Nikon is just going to give out on me after 12-15 months, I'd prefer to stick with the Canon. Or does anyone else have something else to recommend?

Thanks for any advice you guys can impart!

 

[DanBichener]

I can’t speak for cannon but I had a D7000 and shot thousands of photos with it issue free.

if the iq of the two cameras is close I’d go with what you are used to (canon) re buttons/functions etc. Also, it means you won’t have to replace any lenses you may already have.

 

[TacticDesigns]

Hello all!

So my question is this, which would you recommend, the Canon 60D or the Nikon D7000?

My first DSLR was back in 2007/2008. I got a used Canon EOS 10D and got 2 Canon lenses for it:

• 50mm (provided with the camera)
• 18-55mm (purchased afterwards)

Then a few years later, the shutter died and that was that.

Now I'm in the market for a 2nd DSLR.

I had originally planned on getting out the Nikon D7000. All the reviews seemed glowing. I was also going to get the 18-300mm lens with it.

Then more research showed me that the a lot of Nikon D7000 models (eventually) suffered from blurry photos, errors galore. Which is a huge no-no for me.

So I took a look again at Canon (helps that I can actually reuse my old lenses and all that) and settled on the Canon 60D. I don't see too many error issues and I didn't see any rumors of this camera dying after 15months.

Does anybody know if the D7000 are more prone to errors? I tend to stick with the camera I have and learn all of it's ins and outs. So when I do purchase something, I'm looking for the long term. If the Nikon is just going to give out on me after 12-15 months, I'd prefer to stick with the Canon. Or does anyone else have something else to recommend?

Thanks for any advice you guys can impart!

Which 18-55 did you have?

When I had the Canon 10D, I couldn't use the Canon EF-S 18-55 lens because the Canon 10D pre-dated EF-S.

https://petapixel.com/2014/07/21/diy-how-to-turn-a-canon-kit-lens-from-an-ef-s-to-ef-mount/

I actually eventually went to the Nikon D7000 and still have that camera.

I find the camera very reliable as far as AF. I don't really know what people are referring to when they say it is not reliable.

As for IQ . . . I am sure the Nikon D7200 is a smedge better. I also have a Nikon D750, but I still consider my Nikon D7000 a contemporary camera that is still very much relevant and I use it often.

The Canon 60D came after the Canon 50D. If I remember correctly, the Canon 50D was replaced by both the Canon 7D and the Canon 60D. My buddy went with the Canon 7D. I remember going over the features of the Canon 7D and Canon 60D at that time and it seemed like Canon split the Canon 50D into 2 lines at that time. The Canon 7D going up market and the Canon 60D going a bit down market from the Canon 50D.

Both being very capable cameras. My buddy still has his Canon 7D.

For the Canon X0D series, I think you have to double check that it has micro focus adjust. The Nikon D7000 has micro focus adjust.

Take care & Happy Shooting!


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[FingerPainter]

Hello all!

So my question is this, which would you recommend, the Canon 60D or the Nikon D7000?

The D7000, without doubt. The D700 has significantly more DR at lower ISOs, and less noise throughout the ISO range. It has a better AF system and metering. It has slightly fewer pixels, but its disadvantage there is not as great as its advantage in the other IQ attributes.

The D7000 also has better VF coverage, a faster framerate, and more scene modes.

Both these cameras are rather long in the tooth now, though.

My first DSLR was back in 2007/2008. I got a used Canon EOS 10D and got 2 Canon lenses for it:

• 50mm (provided with the camera)
• 18-55mm (purchased afterwards)

Then a few years later, the shutter died and that was that.

Now I'm in the market for a 2nd DSLR.

I had originally planned on getting out the Nikon D7000. All the reviews seemed glowing. I was also going to get the 18-300mm lens with it.

Then more research showed me that the a lot of Nikon D7000 models (eventually) suffered from blurry photos, errors galore. Which is a huge no-no for me.

There is nothing about the D7000 that would give blurrier photos than a 60D.

So I took a look again at Canon (helps that I can actually reuse my old lenses and all that) and settled on the Canon 60D. I don't see too many error issues and I didn't see any rumors of this camera dying after 15months.

Does anybody know if the D7000 are more prone to errors?

They are not.

I tend to stick with the camera I have and learn all of it's ins and outs. So when I do purchase something, I'm looking for the long term. If the Nikon is just going to give out on me after 12-15 months, I'd prefer to stick with the Canon. Or does anyone else have something else to recommend?

Thanks for any advice you guys can impart!

 

[Klaus dk]

If you are just going by the numbers, an 18-300mm lens looks very compelling. Before you buy one, take a look at the reviews of those lenses. The large zoom range comes at a cost. They are not very sharp, pretty dark at the long end and prone to both CA, vignetting and geometric distortion.

The point of buying an interchangeable lens camera is that you are able to buy different lenses fitting the tasks you'll be using them for. Many users find that the jack-of-all-trades lenses are inferior in almost any situation. Others livehappily with the compromises.

It's your choice, but let it be an informed one.

Good luck and good light.

 

[yumenokotoba]

I can’t speak for cannon but I had a D7000 and shot thousands of photos with it issue free.

That's great to hear.

if the iq of the two cameras is close I’d go with what you are used to (canon) re buttons/functions etc. Also, it means you won’t have to replace any lenses you may already have.

To be honest, I think the Nikon D7000 is a better camera. Just reading about some photo issues later down the road (for some users) made me worry.

Not replacing my lenses would be a definite plus.

 

[yumenokotoba]

Hello all!

So my question is this, which would you recommend, the Canon 60D or the Nikon D7000?

My first DSLR was back in 2007/2008. I got a used Canon EOS 10D and got 2 Canon lenses for it:

• 50mm (provided with the camera)
• 18-55mm (purchased afterwards)

Then a few years later, the shutter died and that was that.

Now I'm in the market for a 2nd DSLR.

I had originally planned on getting out the Nikon D7000. All the reviews seemed glowing. I was also going to get the 18-300mm lens with it.

Then more research showed me that the a lot of Nikon D7000 models (eventually) suffered from blurry photos, errors galore. Which is a huge no-no for me.

So I took a look again at Canon (helps that I can actually reuse my old lenses and all that) and settled on the Canon 60D. I don't see too many error issues and I didn't see any rumors of this camera dying after 15months.

Does anybody know if the D7000 are more prone to errors? I tend to stick with the camera I have and learn all of it's ins and outs. So when I do purchase something, I'm looking for the long term. If the Nikon is just going to give out on me after 12-15 months, I'd prefer to stick with the Canon. Or does anyone else have something else to recommend?

Thanks for any advice you guys can impart!

Which 18-55 did you have?

When I had the Canon 10D, I couldn't use the Canon EF-S 18-55 lens because the Canon 10D pre-dated EF-S.

https://petapixel.com/2014/07/21/diy-how-to-turn-a-canon-kit-lens-from-an-ef-s-to-ef-mount/

You're right, I must have been loopy when I was writing the post.

Currently I have the 50mm Canon lens and the 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 Canon lens.

I actually eventually went to the Nikon D7000 and still have that camera.

I find the camera very reliable as far as AF. I don't really know what people are referring to when they say it is not reliable.

That's also great to hear. Can I ask how long you've had the camera?

As for IQ . . . I am sure the Nikon D7200 is a smedge better. I also have a Nikon D750, but I still consider my Nikon D7000 a contemporary camera that is still very much relevant and I use it often.

The Canon 60D came after the Canon 50D. If I remember correctly, the Canon 50D was replaced by both the Canon 7D and the Canon 60D. My buddy went with the Canon 7D. I remember going over the features of the Canon 7D and Canon 60D at that time and it seemed like Canon split the Canon 50D into 2 lines at that time. The Canon 7D going up market and the Canon 60D going a bit down market from the Canon 50D.

Both being very capable cameras. My buddy still has his Canon 7D.

I'll be honest, I like the Nikon more. But nonetheless, trying to keep an open mind. Thanks I'll also take a look at the 7D.

For the Canon X0D series, I think you have to double check that it has micro focus adjust. The Nikon D7000 has micro focus adjust.

Take care & Happy Shooting!


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[yumenokotoba]

Hello all!

So my question is this, which would you recommend, the Canon 60D or the Nikon D7000?

The D7000, without doubt. The D700 has significantly more DR at lower ISOs, and less noise throughout the ISO range. It has a better AF system and metering. It has slightly fewer pixels, but its disadvantage there is not as great as its advantage in the other IQ attributes.

The D7000 also has better VF coverage, a faster framerate, and more scene modes.

Both these cameras are rather long in the tooth now, though.

I'm okay with that though! I consider it good enough for my purposes. I just want to make an informed choice. Thanks for the advice!

My first DSLR was back in 2007/2008. I got a used Canon EOS 10D and got 2 Canon lenses for it:

• 50mm (provided with the camera)
• 18-55mm (purchased afterwards)

Then a few years later, the shutter died and that was that.

Now I'm in the market for a 2nd DSLR.

I had originally planned on getting out the Nikon D7000. All the reviews seemed glowing. I was also going to get the 18-300mm lens with it.

Then more research showed me that the a lot of Nikon D7000 models (eventually) suffered from blurry photos, errors galore. Which is a huge no-no for me.

There is nothing about the D7000 that would give blurrier photos than a 60D.

So I took a look again at Canon (helps that I can actually reuse my old lenses and all that) and settled on the Canon 60D. I don't see too many error issues and I didn't see any rumors of this camera dying after 15months.

Does anybody know if the D7000 are more prone to errors?

They are not.

I tend to stick with the camera I have and learn all of it's ins and outs. So when I do purchase something, I'm looking for the long term. If the Nikon is just going to give out on me after 12-15 months, I'd prefer to stick with the Canon. Or does anyone else have something else to recommend?

Thanks for any advice you guys can impart!

 

[yumenokotoba]

If you are just going by the numbers, an 18-300mm lens looks very compelling. Before you buy one, take a look at the reviews of those lenses. The large zoom range comes at a cost. They are not very sharp, pretty dark at the long end and prone to both CA, vignetting and geometric distortion.

The point of buying an interchangeable lens camera is that you are able to buy different lenses fitting the tasks you'll be using them for. Many users find that the jack-of-all-trades lenses are inferior in almost any situation. Others livehappily with the compromises.

Agreed. It's also something I was considering.

I'm actually looking at the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 lens instead. I'll go from there I think.

Thanks for the advice!

It's your choice, but let it be an informed one.

Good luck and good light.

 

[TacticDesigns]

Hello all!

So my question is this, which would you recommend, the Canon 60D or the Nikon D7000?

My first DSLR was back in 2007/2008. I got a used Canon EOS 10D and got 2 Canon lenses for it:

• 50mm (provided with the camera)
• 18-55mm (purchased afterwards)

Then a few years later, the shutter died and that was that.

Now I'm in the market for a 2nd DSLR.

I had originally planned on getting out the Nikon D7000. All the reviews seemed glowing. I was also going to get the 18-300mm lens with it.

Then more research showed me that the a lot of Nikon D7000 models (eventually) suffered from blurry photos, errors galore. Which is a huge no-no for me.

So I took a look again at Canon (helps that I can actually reuse my old lenses and all that) and settled on the Canon 60D. I don't see too many error issues and I didn't see any rumors of this camera dying after 15months.

Does anybody know if the D7000 are more prone to errors? I tend to stick with the camera I have and learn all of it's ins and outs. So when I do purchase something, I'm looking for the long term. If the Nikon is just going to give out on me after 12-15 months, I'd prefer to stick with the Canon. Or does anyone else have something else to recommend?

Thanks for any advice you guys can impart!

Which 18-55 did you have?

When I had the Canon 10D, I couldn't use the Canon EF-S 18-55 lens because the Canon 10D pre-dated EF-S.

https://petapixel.com/2014/07/21/diy-how-to-turn-a-canon-kit-lens-from-an-ef-s-to-ef-mount/

You're right, I must have been loopy when I was writing the post.

Currently I have the 50mm Canon lens and the 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 Canon lens.

+1

LOL.

I just had to check.

If you managed to get the Canon EF-S 18-55 to fit on the Canon 10D, I would be kicking myself for not getting one when I had the Canon 10D. LOL.

I had a run of the mill Canon EF 28-80 f/3.5-5.6 or something like that that I used to use with the Canon.

I actually eventually went to the Nikon D7000 and still have that camera.

I find the camera very reliable as far as AF. I don't really know what people are referring to when they say it is not reliable.

That's also great to hear. Can I ask how long you've had the camera?

I've had this camera since Nov 2013.

Here's a thread I used to update with the gear upgrades I used to do while chasing my daughter around at gymnastics. (Now both my daughters do cheer. I actually just got back from a competition where I was shooting with both my Nikon D750 and Nikon D7000.)

https://forums.steves-digicams.com/...mron-28-105-f2-8-new-tamron-28-75-f2-8-a.html

As for IQ . . . I am sure the Nikon D7200 is a smedge better. I also have a Nikon D750, but I still consider my Nikon D7000 a contemporary camera that is still very much relevant and I use it often.

The Canon 60D came after the Canon 50D. If I remember correctly, the Canon 50D was replaced by both the Canon 7D and the Canon 60D. My buddy went with the Canon 7D. I remember going over the features of the Canon 7D and Canon 60D at that time and it seemed like Canon split the Canon 50D into 2 lines at that time. The Canon 7D going up market and the Canon 60D going a bit down market from the Canon 50D.

Both being very capable cameras. My buddy still has his Canon 7D.

I'll be honest, I like the Nikon more. But nonetheless, trying to keep an open mind. Thanks I'll also take a look at the 7D.

One of the things that I like about the Nikon D7000 was that it had 39 AF points. (The Nikon D750 has 51 AF-points, I believe the Nikon D7200 has 51 AF-points as well. The Nikon D610 I believe has 39 AF-points.)

This is working out really well for shooting cheer.

Often, like today, I try to get shots of the entire team. Only thing is . . . there isn't always someone right in the middle of one of their pyramids. So having the 39 AF points, and using 3D AF focus mode, I just give the camera a hint at what to focus on, and then it worries about tracking that subject while I re-compose the shot to include the whole team.

It worked out really well today, as usual.

That, I guess, is one of the updates of the Canon 7D II. It has 65 AF points versus the Canon 7D's 19 AF points.

Take care & Happy Shooting!

For the Canon X0D series, I think you have to double check that it has micro focus adjust. The Nikon D7000 has micro focus adjust.

Take care & Happy Shooting!


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[TacticDesigns]

Hello all!

So my question is this, which would you recommend, the Canon 60D or the Nikon D7000?

My first DSLR was back in 2007/2008. I got a used Canon EOS 10D and got 2 Canon lenses for it:

• 50mm (provided with the camera)
• 18-55mm (purchased afterwards)

Then a few years later, the shutter died and that was that.

Now I'm in the market for a 2nd DSLR.

I had originally planned on getting out the Nikon D7000. All the reviews seemed glowing. I was also going to get the 18-300mm lens with it.

Then more research showed me that the a lot of Nikon D7000 models (eventually) suffered from blurry photos, errors galore. Which is a huge no-no for me.

So I took a look again at Canon (helps that I can actually reuse my old lenses and all that) and settled on the Canon 60D. I don't see too many error issues and I didn't see any rumors of this camera dying after 15months.

Does anybody know if the D7000 are more prone to errors? I tend to stick with the camera I have and learn all of it's ins and outs. So when I do purchase something, I'm looking for the long term. If the Nikon is just going to give out on me after 12-15 months, I'd prefer to stick with the Canon. Or does anyone else have something else to recommend?

Thanks for any advice you guys can impart!

Which 18-55 did you have?

When I had the Canon 10D, I couldn't use the Canon EF-S 18-55 lens because the Canon 10D pre-dated EF-S.

https://petapixel.com/2014/07/21/diy-how-to-turn-a-canon-kit-lens-from-an-ef-s-to-ef-mount/

You're right, I must have been loopy when I was writing the post.

Currently I have the 50mm Canon lens and the 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 Canon lens.

+1

LOL.

I just had to check.

If you managed to get the Canon EF-S 18-55 to fit on the Canon 10D, I would be kicking myself for not getting one when I had the Canon 10D. LOL.

I had a run of the mill Canon EF 28-80 f/3.5-5.6 or something like that that I used to use with the Canon.

I actually eventually went to the Nikon D7000 and still have that camera.

I find the camera very reliable as far as AF. I don't really know what people are referring to when they say it is not reliable.

That's also great to hear. Can I ask how long you've had the camera?

I've had this camera since Nov 2013.

Here's a thread I used to update with the gear upgrades I used to do while chasing my daughter around at gymnastics. (Now both my daughters do cheer. I actually just got back from a competition where I was shooting with both my Nikon D750 and Nikon D7000.)

https://forums.steves-digicams.com/...mron-28-105-f2-8-new-tamron-28-75-f2-8-a.html

yumenokotoba,

Just as a note . . . my Nikon D7000 is not my oldest Nikon dSLR.

My oldest Nikon dSLR is my Nikon D5100 which I got for the 2011 / 2012 gymnastics / cheer season. So six seasons ago.

At one time I said it had over 140,000 clicks on it. But . . . I made a mistake. It is not actually that high.

But it is, I believe, over 93,000 clicks.

I'm going to double check that out of curiousity.

But I think it's hidden in the EXIF on this picture here.

https://flic.kr/p/UcN9ef

But this high click count is why I didn't bother trying to sell it. Instead I use it for vacation and I let my oldest daughter use it.

As for even older Nikon dSLR cameras I've had, the Nikon D90 that came before my Nikon D7000, my older sister still has it. And the Nikon D70s I had before the Nikon D5100, my younger sister still has.

And they all still work.

Take care & Happy Shooting!

As for IQ . . . I am sure the Nikon D7200 is a smedge better. I also have a Nikon D750, but I still consider my Nikon D7000 a contemporary camera that is still very much relevant and I use it often.

The Canon 60D came after the Canon 50D. If I remember correctly, the Canon 50D was replaced by both the Canon 7D and the Canon 60D. My buddy went with the Canon 7D. I remember going over the features of the Canon 7D and Canon 60D at that time and it seemed like Canon split the Canon 50D into 2 lines at that time. The Canon 7D going up market and the Canon 60D going a bit down market from the Canon 50D.

Both being very capable cameras. My buddy still has his Canon 7D.

I'll be honest, I like the Nikon more. But nonetheless, trying to keep an open mind. Thanks I'll also take a look at the 7D.

One of the things that I like about the Nikon D7000 was that it had 39 AF points. (The Nikon D750 has 51 AF-points, I believe the Nikon D7200 has 51 AF-points as well. The Nikon D610 I believe has 39 AF-points.)

This is working out really well for shooting cheer.

Often, like today, I try to get shots of the entire team. Only thing is . . . there isn't always someone right in the middle of one of their pyramids. So having the 39 AF points, and using 3D AF focus mode, I just give the camera a hint at what to focus on, and then it worries about tracking that subject while I re-compose the shot to include the whole team.

It worked out really well today, as usual.

That, I guess, is one of the updates of the Canon 7D II. It has 65 AF points versus the Canon 7D's 19 AF points.

Take care & Happy Shooting!

For the Canon X0D series, I think you have to double check that it has micro focus adjust. The Nikon D7000 has micro focus adjust.

Take care & Happy Shooting!

 

[yumenokotoba]

Hello all!

So my question is this, which would you recommend, the Canon 60D or the Nikon D7000?

My first DSLR was back in 2007/2008. I got a used Canon EOS 10D and got 2 Canon lenses for it:

• 50mm (provided with the camera)
• 18-55mm (purchased afterwards)

Then a few years later, the shutter died and that was that.

Now I'm in the market for a 2nd DSLR.

I had originally planned on getting out the Nikon D7000. All the reviews seemed glowing. I was also going to get the 18-300mm lens with it.

Then more research showed me that the a lot of Nikon D7000 models (eventually) suffered from blurry photos, errors galore. Which is a huge no-no for me.

So I took a look again at Canon (helps that I can actually reuse my old lenses and all that) and settled on the Canon 60D. I don't see too many error issues and I didn't see any rumors of this camera dying after 15months.

Does anybody know if the D7000 are more prone to errors? I tend to stick with the camera I have and learn all of it's ins and outs. So when I do purchase something, I'm looking for the long term. If the Nikon is just going to give out on me after 12-15 months, I'd prefer to stick with the Canon. Or does anyone else have something else to recommend?

Thanks for any advice you guys can impart!

Which 18-55 did you have?

When I had the Canon 10D, I couldn't use the Canon EF-S 18-55 lens because the Canon 10D pre-dated EF-S.

https://petapixel.com/2014/07/21/diy-how-to-turn-a-canon-kit-lens-from-an-ef-s-to-ef-mount/

You're right, I must have been loopy when I was writing the post.

Currently I have the 50mm Canon lens and the 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 Canon lens.

+1

LOL.

I just had to check.

If you managed to get the Canon EF-S 18-55 to fit on the Canon 10D, I would be kicking myself for not getting one when I had the Canon 10D. LOL.

I had a run of the mill Canon EF 28-80 f/3.5-5.6 or something like that that I used to use with the Canon.

I actually eventually went to the Nikon D7000 and still have that camera.

I find the camera very reliable as far as AF. I don't really know what people are referring to when they say it is not reliable.

That's also great to hear. Can I ask how long you've had the camera?

I've had this camera since Nov 2013.

Here's a thread I used to update with the gear upgrades I used to do while chasing my daughter around at gymnastics. (Now both my daughters do cheer. I actually just got back from a competition where I was shooting with both my Nikon D750 and Nikon D7000.)

https://forums.steves-digicams.com/...mron-28-105-f2-8-new-tamron-28-75-f2-8-a.html

yumenokotoba,

Just as a note . . . my Nikon D7000 is not my oldest Nikon dSLR.

My oldest Nikon dSLR is my Nikon D5100 which I got for the 2011 / 2012 gymnastics / cheer season. So six seasons ago.

At one time I said it had over 140,000 clicks on it. But . . . I made a mistake. It is not actually that high.

But it is, I believe, over 93,000 clicks.

I'm going to double check that out of curiousity.

But I think it's hidden in the EXIF on this picture here.

https://flic.kr/p/UcN9ef

But this high click count is why I didn't bother trying to sell it. Instead I use it for vacation and I let my oldest daughter use it.

As for even older Nikon dSLR cameras I've had, the Nikon D90 that came before my Nikon D7000, my older sister still has it. And the Nikon D70s I had before the Nikon D5100, my younger sister still has.

And they all still work.

Take care & Happy Shooting!

Awesome! I actually just purchased the D7000, current shutter count at around 2000 so I'm hoping for a good long run with that baby xD

Thanks for all the info!

As for IQ . . . I am sure the Nikon D7200 is a smedge better. I also have a Nikon D750, but I still consider my Nikon D7000 a contemporary camera that is still very much relevant and I use it often.

The Canon 60D came after the Canon 50D. If I remember correctly, the Canon 50D was replaced by both the Canon 7D and the Canon 60D. My buddy went with the Canon 7D. I remember going over the features of the Canon 7D and Canon 60D at that time and it seemed like Canon split the Canon 50D into 2 lines at that time. The Canon 7D going up market and the Canon 60D going a bit down market from the Canon 50D.

Both being very capable cameras. My buddy still has his Canon 7D.

I'll be honest, I like the Nikon more. But nonetheless, trying to keep an open mind. Thanks I'll also take a look at the 7D.

One of the things that I like about the Nikon D7000 was that it had 39 AF points. (The Nikon D750 has 51 AF-points, I believe the Nikon D7200 has 51 AF-points as well. The Nikon D610 I believe has 39 AF-points.)

This is working out really well for shooting cheer.

Often, like today, I try to get shots of the entire team. Only thing is . . . there isn't always someone right in the middle of one of their pyramids. So having the 39 AF points, and using 3D AF focus mode, I just give the camera a hint at what to focus on, and then it worries about tracking that subject while I re-compose the shot to include the whole team.

It worked out really well today, as usual.

That, I guess, is one of the updates of the Canon 7D II. It has 65 AF points versus the Canon 7D's 19 AF points.

Take care & Happy Shooting!

For the Canon X0D series, I think you have to double check that it has micro focus adjust. The Nikon D7000 has micro focus adjust.

Take care & Happy Shooting!


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[yumenokotoba]

Just as an update, decided to go with the Nikon and I'm pretty excited!

Thanks for all the input and advice from everyone!

 

[Jestertheclown]

I think your mind's made up but just to cement your decision perhaps; a friend f mine had the 18-300, used in conjunction with a D300.

The mages suffered from so much distortion that he sold it as quickly as he could and instead went with a combination of the 18-55VRII and a 55-200, both by Nikon.

Good choice with the D7000, by the way. I wouldn't be without mine (although I do prefer my D90).

"It's good to be . . . . . . . . . Me!"

 

[TacticDesigns]

Hello all!

So my question is this, which would you recommend, the Canon 60D or the Nikon D7000?

My first DSLR was back in 2007/2008. I got a used Canon EOS 10D and got 2 Canon lenses for it:

• 50mm (provided with the camera)
• 18-55mm (purchased afterwards)

Then a few years later, the shutter died and that was that.

Now I'm in the market for a 2nd DSLR.

I had originally planned on getting out the Nikon D7000. All the reviews seemed glowing. I was also going to get the 18-300mm lens with it.

Then more research showed me that the a lot of Nikon D7000 models (eventually) suffered from blurry photos, errors galore. Which is a huge no-no for me.

So I took a look again at Canon (helps that I can actually reuse my old lenses and all that) and settled on the Canon 60D. I don't see too many error issues and I didn't see any rumors of this camera dying after 15months.

Does anybody know if the D7000 are more prone to errors? I tend to stick with the camera I have and learn all of it's ins and outs. So when I do purchase something, I'm looking for the long term. If the Nikon is just going to give out on me after 12-15 months, I'd prefer to stick with the Canon. Or does anyone else have something else to recommend?

Thanks for any advice you guys can impart!

Which 18-55 did you have?

When I had the Canon 10D, I couldn't use the Canon EF-S 18-55 lens because the Canon 10D pre-dated EF-S.

https://petapixel.com/2014/07/21/diy-how-to-turn-a-canon-kit-lens-from-an-ef-s-to-ef-mount/

You're right, I must have been loopy when I was writing the post.

Currently I have the 50mm Canon lens and the 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 Canon lens.

+1

LOL.

I just had to check.

If you managed to get the Canon EF-S 18-55 to fit on the Canon 10D, I would be kicking myself for not getting one when I had the Canon 10D. LOL.

I had a run of the mill Canon EF 28-80 f/3.5-5.6 or something like that that I used to use with the Canon.

I actually eventually went to the Nikon D7000 and still have that camera.

I find the camera very reliable as far as AF. I don't really know what people are referring to when they say it is not reliable.

That's also great to hear. Can I ask how long you've had the camera?

I've had this camera since Nov 2013.

Here's a thread I used to update with the gear upgrades I used to do while chasing my daughter around at gymnastics. (Now both my daughters do cheer. I actually just got back from a competition where I was shooting with both my Nikon D750 and Nikon D7000.)

https://forums.steves-digicams.com/...mron-28-105-f2-8-new-tamron-28-75-f2-8-a.html

yumenokotoba,

Just as a note . . . my Nikon D7000 is not my oldest Nikon dSLR.

My oldest Nikon dSLR is my Nikon D5100 which I got for the 2011 / 2012 gymnastics / cheer season. So six seasons ago.

At one time I said it had over 140,000 clicks on it. But . . . I made a mistake. It is not actually that high.

But it is, I believe, over 93,000 clicks.

I'm going to double check that out of curiousity.

But I think it's hidden in the EXIF on this picture here.

https://flic.kr/p/UcN9ef

But this high click count is why I didn't bother trying to sell it. Instead I use it for vacation and I let my oldest daughter use it.

As for even older Nikon dSLR cameras I've had, the Nikon D90 that came before my Nikon D7000, my older sister still has it. And the Nikon D70s I had before the Nikon D5100, my younger sister still has.

And they all still work.

Take care & Happy Shooting!

Awesome! I actually just purchased the D7000, current shutter count at around 2000 so I'm hoping for a good long run with that baby xD

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Good to hear!

I'm sure you're going to have lots of fun with it!

Thanks for all the info!

I hope it helped!

Take care & Happy Shooting!

As for IQ . . . I am sure the Nikon D7200 is a smedge better. I also have a Nikon D750, but I still consider my Nikon D7000 a contemporary camera that is still very much relevant and I use it often.

The Canon 60D came after the Canon 50D. If I remember correctly, the Canon 50D was replaced by both the Canon 7D and the Canon 60D. My buddy went with the Canon 7D. I remember going over the features of the Canon 7D and Canon 60D at that time and it seemed like Canon split the Canon 50D into 2 lines at that time. The Canon 7D going up market and the Canon 60D going a bit down market from the Canon 50D.

Both being very capable cameras. My buddy still has his Canon 7D.

I'll be honest, I like the Nikon more. But nonetheless, trying to keep an open mind. Thanks I'll also take a look at the 7D.

One of the things that I like about the Nikon D7000 was that it had 39 AF points. (The Nikon D750 has 51 AF-points, I believe the Nikon D7200 has 51 AF-points as well. The Nikon D610 I believe has 39 AF-points.)

This is working out really well for shooting cheer.

Often, like today, I try to get shots of the entire team. Only thing is . . . there isn't always someone right in the middle of one of their pyramids. So having the 39 AF points, and using 3D AF focus mode, I just give the camera a hint at what to focus on, and then it worries about tracking that subject while I re-compose the shot to include the whole team.

It worked out really well today, as usual.

That, I guess, is one of the updates of the Canon 7D II. It has 65 AF points versus the Canon 7D's 19 AF points.

Take care & Happy Shooting!

For the Canon X0D series, I think you have to double check that it has micro focus adjust. The Nikon D7000 has micro focus adjust.

Take care & Happy Shooting!

 

[baloo_buc]

Take care with 18-300 mm lens. Better take 18-140 mm VR (an outstanding lens) and later something for telephoto (like Tamron 70-300 mm VC). It will be in the same price but you will see if 140 is long enough for you.

Use back button focus with AF-C 3D Tracking or 21 Points Dynamic Area AF (and pan for the subject).

Fine tune your lens.

The photos below are taken with 18-140 mm VR lens and Nikon D7200 (I have to cheat LR5 that the RAW is from D5300).









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[bobkoure]

I can’t speak for cannon but I had a D7000 and shot thousands of photos with it issue free.

if the iq of the two cameras is close I’d go with what you are used to (canon) re buttons/functions etc. Also, it means you won’t have to replace any lenses you may already have.

And I have a D7000 with almost 100K shots on it - and it's fine. If you're going to get a used APS Nikon, I'd suggest something in the D7nnn series. They have an in-body focus motor so you can use inexpensive-used AF-D glass, just like the FF models.

Also a lot of external controls that you have to menu-dive for on the D5nnn and D3nnn series. My only real complaint it that it won't let me map a front button for BBF.

 

[yumenokotoba]

I think your mind's made up but just to cement your decision perhaps; a friend f mine had the 18-300, used in conjunction with a D300.

The mages suffered from so much distortion that he sold it as quickly as he could and instead went with a combination of the 18-55VRII and a 55-200, both by Nikon.

I took that into consideration and ended up going with the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 (as it also came with the D7000 kit). I'll try this one out for now and see if I how I like it.

Good choice with the D7000, by the way. I wouldn't be without mine (although I do prefer my D90).

Nice! I'll get mine this weekend (with all my new accessories!) so I'm pumped!

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