Nikon's D7000 allies rugged build quality with all the bells and whistles expected of a mid-range digital SLR. All things considered, it's a thoroughly competent camera.

Robust build quality; Quick and responsive; 1080p video recording; Generally competent performer

Heavy; with or without a lens attached; Handgrip could be more comfortable; Occasionally overexposed highlights

The D7000 is fairly hard to find fault with. The new 39-point autofocus system is fantastic, highly customisable and delivers continuous shooting results at up to 6fps to almost the same standard you'd expect from a higher-classed DSLR.

Excellent 39-point AF system; very long battery life; superb picture quality and high ISO standard

Quite pricey; kit lens only reasonable; screen resolution not pushing the boundaries; internal buffer could be larger

Nikon's D7000 digital SLR camera aimed at advanced amateurs boasts many features normally found on in their professional line-up, such as a weather sealed magnesium and polycarbonate body, a 16.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, 39 AF points and continuous shooting at 6 frames per second.

New 39 point auto focus system; Redesigned controls; Dust and moisture sealing; Performance at high sensitivities; Rugged build; Fast continuous frame rate; In camera editing options; Active Dlighting; Quality of recorded video; Battery life; Twin SD card slots

Speed of focusing during Live View; Buffer is shallow when shooting RAW at 6fps; Current street price may be a bit on the high side

Excellent and colorful photos; many usable options in its menu, lightweight, battery life is very good; has 2 memory card slots, fast and sharp autofocus, accepts D and F lenses.

lightweight; excellent images; lots of usable controls; battery life; 2 memory card slots

not suitable for video, loud motor noise makes it unusable in autofocus; hunts a lot in autofocus

Without a doubt, the Nikon D7000 is a very impressive camera that is packed with plenty of features to make every photo enthusiast happy. Its high-resolution 16.2 MP sensor delivers great performance at both low and high ISO levels, providing even better details in shadows and highlights when...

Nikon have delivered an outstanding camera with its D7000. With better build quality ever to been seen at this end of the market, some of the best image quality in al l lighting conditions delivered from a cropped sensor, plus an auto focusing system that is fast, efficient and quiet, there is very...

The Nikon D7000 is the company's latest mid-range DSLR. Announced in September 2010, the D7000 technically replaces the enormously popular D90, although that model will remain on sale while stocks last. The new numbering clearly positions the D7000 above the D5000, with the D3100 below both.

Great quality across its sensitivity range; Viewfinder with 100% coverage and VGA screen; 6fps continuous shooting at all quality settings; Dual memory card slots; 1080p video with AF; manual control and mic input

Continuous buffer limited in depth; Metering frequently over-exposed in bright conditions; Continuous movie AF indiscreet in use; Back-focusing error on our sample kit

The D7000 offers nothing new or innovative in the way of functionality, but it takes some of the best features of the D3100, D90, and even the D300s, and combines them into a high quality, well-engineered, semi-pro DSLR. The following Nikon D7000 review explores exactly what it has to offer.

Nikon's widely anticipated D7000 slots into the company's range between the popular D90 and D300s models. A tempting upgrade for D90 owners, it features a 16.2-megapixel (effective) sensor, new EXPEED 2 image processor and expanded sensitivity range that reaches up to ISO 25,600.

Kelly Lynch tests Nikon's latest mid-level DSLR Nikon's latest addition to its digital SLR family is the D7000, a welcome upgrade from the D90. With plenty of advances on its predecessor, the mid-range DX-format camera sits between the D90 and D300s.

Good weight; High tech specs; Good images; Two SD card slots

Needed in-depth look at manual before using; Ergonomic issues moving lower dial; Allows shots to be taken without SD card inserted