Would you buy a Nikon D7000? Happy New Year!

I have been a Nikon D70 owner for a few yrs now and have been waiting for something that is worth upgrading to that doesn't break the bank. I own the 80/400vr tele and the 12/24 wide angle and will probably be buying the 105/2.8 micro (used) shortly. I primarily shoot landscape and wildlife but want to try my hand at macro. I have seen some lukewarm reviews of the D7000 that state that some units have red or "dead" pixels. Also I have read that it can't focus in video mode when the subject is going away from the camera. I don't know if they are fixing these problems and even though I may not do a lot of video with the unit, I still don't want to drop $1200 on something that isn't in 100% working order. Not to mention that B & H doesn't even have them in stock and since I have $1000 in gift certificates to that store, I would be buying it from them. So any opinions? (and Happy New Year!)

I always wait a few months after Nikon has released a camera before buying it. I have to wonder just how big of a deal the red pixel thing is. People on internet forums often get carried away discussing that sort of thing, and I have doubts how many of them actually own the camera anyway. I'm waiting for the D400 product, which will use the same sensor.


Kent in SD

Hey Don, I have the D7000 and it is only used for macro, works great for me. I think its an excellent camera for the price, at least for macro use. I agree with Kent, things can get blown up on forums.

Mike, since you certainly know a ton about macro, if you were just into it and were going to buy one lens for macro, would you get the 105mm 2.8 Nikon OR the Sigma 180mm 3.5 ? Both are in the used equipment for sale at B & H at either $500 oor $580. I don't think I want to go any higher for a macro lens. Thanks!

Depends a lot on what you want to "macro." For insects, the 180mm would be a better choice. More working distance.


Kent in SD

Hey Don, if you only had one macro lens go for the longer focal length.