Nikon D7000 News and Tips

Nikon just announced a firmware update for Nikon D7000 DSLR. Lots of issues has been fixed including random folder creation issues that has been shared by many readers here.

List of updates:

• An error recognizing some memory cards has been addressed.
• The following issues occurred when the mode dial was rotated from U1 or U2 to another shooting mode or from another shooting mode to U1 or U2 when the power was off or when the exposure meters are off (Auto meter-off). These issues were resolved.
  - A new folder is sometimes created despite the fact that the current folder does not yet contain 999 files and none of the files are numbered “9999”.
  - The number of remaining exposures may not be displayed as specified in the settings.
  - The setting for Role played by card in Slot 2 may change between Overflow, Backup, and RAW Slot 1- JPEG Slot 2.
• An issue where Battery info in the setup menu sometimes showed sufficient remaining charge even when the remaining charge for the AA batteries inserted in the MB-D11 battery pack was low has been resolved.
• An issue where a saved photo may not have been displayed properly when a movie was displayed in playback mode while saving the photo has been resolved.
• An issue where zoom in or zoom out may not have performed properly when the playback zoom in or playback zoom out button was pressed while in Live view has been resolved.
• The message displayed when the internal memory of the Wireless Transmitter WT-4 is formatted from the Format transmitter’s memory under Device settings in Wireless transmitter of the camera’s setup menu was changed fromDone to Built-in memory formatted.

Another nice video shoot with D7000 from Michael Swanson. Thanks for sharing this

I recently shot my first film ever for the Salem Film Festival’s 72 Hour Challenge. We won Best In Show for the Amateur (ages 25+) category. The film was shot entirely on my D7000. I had some issues with sound and the cleanup caused a few more issues. Other than that, and a few depth of field focus problems, I’m quite pleased with the results

check his website at bluecatz.com

Mastering the Nikon D7000 book from Darrel Young is now available in UK. The book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user’s manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.

For US citizens: the book is already in-stock at Amazon

Press release:

Mastering the Nikon D7000—New from Rocky Nook

Farnham, UK — Mastering the Nikon D7000 (Rocky Nook) by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D7000 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment.

This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user’s manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.

Darrell’s friendly and informative writing style makes for easy-to-follow directions, and readers will feel as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The learning experience for new D7000 users goes beyond just the camera itself and covers basic photography technique.

About the Author

Darrell Young (DigitalDarrell) is an information technology engineer by trade. He’s been an avid photographer since 1968 when his mother gave him a Brownie Hawkeye camera.

Darrell has used Nikon cameras and Nikkor lenses since 1980. He has an incurable case of Nikon Acquisition Syndrom (NAS) and delights in working with Nikon’s newest digital cameras. Living near Great Smoky Mountains National Park has given him a real concern for, and interest in, nature photography.

He loves to write, as you can see in the Resources area of the Nikonians.org community. He joined the community in 2000 and his literary contributions led to an invitation to become a Founding Member of the Nikonians Writers Guild.

Nice wedding video made with Nikon D7000 and Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 HSM.

Nikon D7000 (24 nad 25 fps – PAL)
Sigma 18-50 f2.8 Ex Hsm
Zoom H4n
Rode NTG-2
Glidecam HD 2000
Slidecam 80cm

Nikon D7000 – Wedding video from Foto Camel (Kamil Kameleo) on Vimeo.

To reset your Nikon D7000 back to its default factory settings, simply follow these instructions from Nikon support. Basically, you’ll need to press two buttons simultaneously for at least two seconds. These two buttons are different for each Nikon cameras. For Nikon D7000, it is QUAL button and Exposure Compensation button.

Please note that, the operation will not reset Settings in Custom menu. To reset it, select the reset option in the custom menu.

Reference for other cameras:

Great music video made with Nikon D7000, D5100 and D3s camera.

Directed by Nat Le Scouarnec
Image by Benjamin Rufi | Charles Cornier | David Ctiborsky | Denis Gaubert | Nat Le Scouarnec
Sound by François Clos | J.B. Aubonnet
Edit by Nat Le Scouarnec
Mix by J.B. Aubonnet

Battles | Wall Street | A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.

Nikon D7000 was voted as top European Advanced SLR Camera at the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) awards .

At the head of Nikon’s semi-professional line of cameras, the D7000 is packed with the high-end features it inherited from the company’s D300 and D300s models. The solid body offers high-speed autofocus, a bright 3in LCD, dust control, dual SDXC card slots and full HD video.

and other awards goes to:

• European Camera of The Year : Canon 600D ( or T3i in north USA )
• Lens of The Year: Sigma’s 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM
• Professional lens category : Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
• Zoom lens category: Tamron’s AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
• Compact camera system : Samsung’s NX 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED i-Function
• Photo printer :  Epson’s Stylus Photo R3000