Packing high-end image technologies into a surprisingly portable body, the D7000 marks a new era in creative flexibility. Sturdy enough to travel anywhere and powerful enough to handle any situation, its range of advanced features will satisfy any photographer ready to further their skills. If photography is your passion, this is the D-SLR you need.
16.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
High ISO (100-6400) light sensitivity - extendable up to 25600
EXPEED 2: Nikon’s advanced image processing engine
Durable design with magnesium alloy top and rear covers
Twin SD card slots: SDXC compatible
Razor-sharp 39-point AF system
16.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor delivers lifelike images with vivid colors, reduced noise and smooth tonal gradations.
High ISO (100-6400) light sensitivity - manually extendable up to 25600 using the Hi2 setting. Enables faster shutter speeds for finely detailed images with minimal noise when you shoot fast-moving subjects or take pictures in low light. Features an Auto ISO setting.
EXPEED 2 image processing engine: optimizes the camera's technologies for superior performance and maximum image quality, all while consuming minimal energy.
Durable design: boasts tough, yet light, magnesium alloy top and rear covers, and environmentally-sealed joints that protect the camera from dust and moisture.
100% viewfinder coverage with approx. 0.94x magnification for precise composition.
Durable shutter unit tested to 150,000 cycles. Delivers precise shutter control and exceptional reliability with a shutter speed of up to 1/8000s, and flash synchronization at up to 1/250s.
Twin SD memory card slots: for enhanced shooting flexibility. Use the second card when the first is full, or record stills on one and movies on another. SDXC compatible.
Razor-sharp 39-point Autofocus system with nine cross-type sensors in the center. Offers fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame. Four AF-area modes, including 3D-tracking AF, deliver sharp results, whether your subject is off-center, moving fast or completely unpredictable.
2,016 pixel RGB metering sensor delivers highly accurate metering for exact exposures and provides precise data to the camera's Scene Recognition System, which optimizes exposure, autofocus and white balance immediately before the shutter is released for sharply defined images.
6 fps continuous shooting: capture fast-moving action at six frames per second.
Quick response: boasts a near-instant start-up time and approx. 0.052-second shutter-release time lag.
D-Movie – full HD (1920 x 1080) movie clips: a dedicated record button lets you capture beautiful high-definition (HD) movie clips instantly. AF-F mode keeps everything in focus while you are shooting and the camera supports use of an external microphone so you can record in quality stereo sound. Simple editing functions let you make edits of your clips in-camera.
Large 7.5 cm (3-in.), 920k-dot, high-resolution LCD monitor with reinforced glass makes it easy to view essential camera information, and a pleasure to review and edit your photos and movies.
| Type of camera | Single-lens reflex digital camera |
| Lens mount | Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) |
| Effective angle of view | Approx. 1.5 × lens focal length (Nikon DX format) |
| Effective pixels | 16.2 million |
| Image sensor | 23.6 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor; total pixels: 16.9 million |
| Dust-reduction system | Image Sensor Cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) |
| Image size (pixels) | 4,928 × 3,264 [L], 3,696 × 2,448 [M], 2,464 × 1,632 [S] |
| File format | NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed or compressed. JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available. NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats |
| Picture Control System | Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls |
| Storage media | SD (Secure Digital), SDHC and SDXC memory cards |
| Double card slots | Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of copies created using NEF+JPEG; pictures can be copied between cards |
| File system | DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge |
| Viewfinder | Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder |
| Frame coverage | Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.94 x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) |
| Eyepoint | 19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1) |
| Diopter adjustment | -3 to +1 m-1 |
| Focusing screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed) |
| Reflex mirror | Quick return |
| Depth-of-field preview | Pressing depth-of-field preview button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (other modes) |
| Lens aperture | Instant return, electronically controlled |
| Compatible lenses | DX NIKKOR: All functions supported. Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported (PC Micro-NIKKOR does not support some functions); IX NIKKOR lenses not supported. Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II; lenses for F3AF not supported. AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II. Non-CPU: Can be used in modes A and M; color matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data (AI lenses only); electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster |
| Shutter | Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter speed | 1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time (requires optional Remote Control ML-L3), X250 |
| Flash sync speed | X = 1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 s) |
| Release mode | S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutterrelease), (self-timer), (remote control), MUP (mirror up) |
| Frame advance rate | 1 to 5 fps (CL) or 6 fps (CH) (CIPA guidelines) |
| Self-timer | 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s |
| Remote release mode | Delayed remote, quick-response remote, remote mirror-up |
| Exposure metering | TTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor |
| Metering method | Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data. Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10 or 13 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (fixed at 8-mm when non-CPU lens is used). Spot: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5 % of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used) |
| Metering range | Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV. Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) |
| Exposure meter coupling | Combined CPU and AI |
| Exposure mode | Auto (auto; auto (flash off)), Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait, Night landscape, Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn colors, Food, Silhouette, High key, Low key), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M), U1 (user settings 1), U2 (user settings 2) |
| Exposure compensation | -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
| Exposure bracketing | 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV |
| Exposure lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| ISO sensitivity | ISO 100 to 6400 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; auto ISO sensitivity control available (Recommended Exposure Index) |
| Active D-Lighting | Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low or Off |
| ADL bracketing | 2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset values for all frames |
| Autofocus | Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, finetuning, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m/1 ft. 8 in. to 9 ft. 10 in.) |
| Detection range | -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 equivalent, 20°C /68°F) |
| Lens servo | Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status. Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used |
| Focus point | Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points |
| AF-area mode | Single-point AF; 9-, 21- or 39-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF |
| Focus lock | Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (Single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button |
| Built-in flash | Auto flash with auto pop-up. Manual pop-up with button release |
| Guide Number | Approx. 39 /12, 39/12 with manual flash (ft./m, ISO 100, 68 ˚F/20 ˚C) |
| Flash control | TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400 (i-TTL balanced fill-flash is available when matrix or center-weighted metering is selected). Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens. Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27 and SB-22S. Distance priority manual: Available with SB-900, SB-800 and SB-700 |
| Flash compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV |
| Flash bracketing | 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV |
| Flash-ready indicator | Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX or SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output |
| Accessory shoe | ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts, and safety lock |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or Lighting System SU-800 as commander and SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes; Auto FP high-speed sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units |
| Sync terminal | AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately) |
| White balance | Auto (2 types), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2,500 K to 10,000 K), all with fine tuning; white balance bracketing: 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 |
| Live View lens servo | Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F). Manual focus (M) |
| AF-area mode | Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) |
| Movie metering | TTL exposure metering using main image sensor |
| Metering method | Matrix |
| Frame size (pixels) and frame rate | [NTSC] 1,920 × 1,080 (24p); 24 (23.976) fps. 1,280 × 720 (30p); 30 (29.97) fps. 1,280 × 720 (24p); 24 (23.976) fps. 640 × 424 (30p); 30 (29.97) fps. [PAL] 1,920 × 1,080 (24p); 24 (23.976) fps. 1,280 × 720 (25p); 25 fps. 1,280 × 720 (24p); 24 (23.976) fps. 640 × 424 (25p); 25fps |
| Maximum length | Approx. 20 minutes |
| File format | MOV |
| Video compression | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
| Audio compression | Linear PCM |
| Audio recording device | Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable |
| Monitor | Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, highlights, histogram display, auto image rotation and image comment (up to 36 characters) |
| USB | Hi-Speed USB |
| Video output | NTSC, PAL; images can be displayed on external device while camera monitor is on |
| HDMI output | Type C mini-pin HDMI connector; camera monitor turns off when HDMI cable is connected |
| Accessory terminal | Remote Cord MC-DC2 (available separately), GPS Unit GP-1 (available separately) |
| Audio input | Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter) |
| Supported languages | Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish |
| Battery | One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 |
| Battery pack | Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D11 with one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ENEL15 or six R6/AA size alkaline, NiMH or lithium batteries |
| AC adapter | AC Adapter EH-5a; requires Power Connector EP-5B (available separately) |
| Tripod socket | 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 5.2 × 4.1 × 3.0 in. (132 × 105 × 77 mm) |
| Weight | Approx. 1 lb. 8.3 oz. (690 g) camera body only; approx. 1 lb. 11.5 oz. (780 g) with battery and memory card but without body cap |
| Operating environment | Temperature: 32–104 °F/0–40 °C; humidity: less than 85% (no condensation) |
Strap AN-DC3
Shoulder strap from woven fabric with embroidered Nikon logo.
Battery Charger MH-25
Charger for the Nikon EN-EL15 lithium-Ion battery.
Body Cap BF-1B
Can be placed on the camera body when no lens is attached to protect your camera from dust and moisture.
Hot shoe cover BS-1
Fits into the hot shoe of all Nikon SLR cameras and helps to keep out dust and moisture from the hot shoe.
ViewNX2
All-in-one software package. Lets you import, organize, edit and share photos and movie clips. Compatible with Nikon Transfer. Integrated with Nikon Image Space.
Battery EN-EL15
Compact, high-capacity, rechargeable lithium-Ion battery.
LCD Monitor Cover BM-11
Clear plastic clip-on cover, protects the LCD monitor from accidental damage.
Eyepiece Cup DK-21
The DK-21 minimizes the amount of stray light that enters the viewfinder and enables more comfortable viewing.
DK-5
When using the self timer or remote release it is recommended to remove the viewfinder eyepiece cup and attach the DK-5 eyepiece cap. This will prevent light entering the viewfinder from affecting the exposure in auto exposure modes.
USB Cable UC-E4
AV Cable EG-D2
The EG-D2 Audio/Video Cable enables you to connects your camera to your TV, video, DVD, etc..
Capture NX 2
Powerful, intuitive image-processing software for refining and perfecting your photographs.
Remote Cord MC-DC2
Shutter release cable, activates the shutter release of specific Nikon SLR cameras from a distance.
Camera Control Pro 2
Stand-alone camera control software that allows full remote control of most Nikon digital SLR settings from a computer.
Infrared remote control ML-L3
Wireless remote control, controls the shutter release of specific Nikon D-SLR, Nikon 1 and Nikon COOLPIX cameras cameras from a distance.
Wireless Transmitter WT-4
High-performance Wireless Transmitter, provides remote operation and connection to certain Nikon digital SLR cameras.
GPS UNit GP-1
Global Positioning System, attaches to specific Nikon cameras and records the exact location of the camera when a picture is taken.
AC Adapter Connector EP-5B
Power connector for use with specific Nikon cameras.
Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D11
Dedicated battery pack. Offers extended battery life. Enables seamless switching between power sources and boasts command dials for vertical shooting.
AC Adapter EH-5
AC Adapter EH-5b
The EH-5b is an optional AC Adapter that can be used to power the camera from a wall outlet.
