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D7000 and hot pixel issue?

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Posted by Bruce King on July 12, 2011 at 4:27 PM
I was reading some customer reviews for the D7000 on the B&H site and a lot of buyers were having hot pixel issues with the camera. I also noticed that the more recent reviews were less critical, so I'm kind of thinking this is something Nikon has resolved? I know some of you NPN regulars are shooting with this body so I though I'd throw it out there and get some trusted feedback. I've been looking to move up from my D5000 and it will be either the D7000 or D300s. I like the idea of more mega-pixels and I don't need a lot of fps since I shoot mostly landscapes, florals and macros, so I'm leaning toward the D7000. Plus it's a few $ less.

Thanks
Posted by Walt Sterneman on July 12, 2011 at 8:28 PM
I have been shooting with my D7000 for several months now. I had also heard about this issue. I cannot see any hot pixels on any of my shots and I shoot lots of different things. It is possible they have solved the issue in firmware. It is a sensitive sensor so if the light is pretty contrasty I will usually back off the EV a bit. I absolutely love mine. It is a huge step from the D5000. Good luck!
Posted by Alan Olander on July 12, 2011 at 10:12 PM
Many of the early complaints about hot pixels were from those who shot video with the D7000. From what I gather, a firmware update did indeed correct the problem.
Posted by Steve Kennedy on July 13, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Hi Bruce! I've been using the D7000 since last Thanksgiving and love it. I have not seen any issues with hot pixels. The only problem I see with the camera is due to photographer with inadequate skills. Unfortunately I can't blame that on the camera. :wink:
Posted by Bruce King on July 13, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Thanks guys. I might be raiding the piggy bank soon. :toast:
Posted by Greg Lessard on July 14, 2011 at 12:56 AM
Hi Bruce,
I have been using the D7000 since February. No hot pixels. Great camera!
Posted by Jackson Frishman on July 16, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Yeah, I too got one in February, and no issues for me. I think people might have been seeing the problem more in long exposures at high ISOs, but that's definitely not an issue for me as a landscape guy. Lovin' the camera!
Posted by Dan Roberts on July 17, 2011 at 10:26 AM
I believe the hot pixels got corrected with a firmware update (read that somewhere a while back). I've been shooting the D7000 for a few months now. It's a wonderful camera if you don't need the fps and can live with 10 frame buffer. I've also had issues with focus on fast moving targets travelling toward the camera. But an excellent camera for static/slow moving subjects and the noise performance puts the D300 to shame.