D7000.......finally

diddydidit

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• Mar 6, 2012

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Well it took many months of research, going to camera shops and trying to choose between the 7d, 60d and d7000. I am now proud to say I am the proud new owner of a d7000. Now comes the fun part, learning to use it. Although I stilll need to buy a housing and strobes you should see me hanging around here asking lots of questions. Cheers

 

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• Mar 6, 2012

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Best of luck

 

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• Mar 7, 2012

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Although I stilll need to buy a housing and strobes

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....now comes the expensive part​

 

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• Mar 9, 2012

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I think David Busch is a great source. I suspect he has a guide out by now.
» D7000

Another good source: http://www.bythom.com/nikond7000guide.htm

As above, hold on to your wallet.

 

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• Apr 6, 2012

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Congrats! You are going to love that camera. Nauticam and Sea & Sea have some great housings. Start saving up! - Scott

 

TheYellowSubmarine

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• Apr 9, 2012

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I took my new D7000 underwater for the first time yesterday (in a Nauticam housing ).
Just getting used to the controls underwater, but loving it so far - much easier to change settings than on a compact. Haven't looked at the images on the computer yet, but not expecting too much considering the conditions. Also loved the battery life - still showing 5 bars after 1.5 hours of taking photos

 

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• Apr 10, 2012

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FYI. Yes the D7000 battery life is much better than the D200 but in my humble experience when it hits 2 bars, it is about done.

 

Larry C

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• Apr 10, 2012

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The battery should give you really good service. The 1500ma battery in my D300 will shoot over 1500 pictures and still have plenty left. Yours is 1900ma, but video and flash might affect your battery life. I always carry a fully charged spare, but generally I only have to swap and charge the night before diving. Unfortunately, your battery is ridiculously expensive compared to mine, which has come way down since I bought the camera. I'm sure you'll take some brilliant pics with your new toy. Have fun.

 

Mark Derail

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• Apr 11, 2012

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Nice choice. Please share your complete setup - I often use the Search Function to see who uses what.

Little things like, can you manually focus? Manually zoom?

LOL just noticed Larry's sig.