Comparing the Nikon D7000 vs Canon 7D.
If you are a serious photographer you will want to look at the best Prosumer Nikon and Canon DSLR equipment. The front runners are Nikon D7000 vs Canon 7d
Comparing the features is easy, so let’s get it done. Thereafter we will look a little deeper what Canon and Nikon offer in-camera and what to look at beyond the camera body itself.
A Canon 7d vs Nikon D7000 feature comparison:
On the surface the Nikon D7000 and Canon 7d seem on a par and this is to be expected in the tight race between the DSLR leaders. Both have aluminium alloy frames, high MP Sensors, rapid Frames per second, high ISO ranges and state of the art High Definition video features. If the choice had to be around these features only it would be a tough choice. Go with what feels better in your hands.
However one should look deeper:
- Lenses. Canon has kept their lens compatibility straight forward. All APS-C cameras can be used with all of Canon EF and EF-S lenses. You don’t have to worry about compatibility of lens choices in the APS-C Range. However, keep in mind that the Canon 7D is at the top of the range of consumer DSLR’s and the step up from here will take you into the professional level. EF-S lenses cannot attach to the larger sensors in these models. At this level lens choice is more important. If an upgrade is on your horizon choose EF lenses from now on. Nikon’s lens compatibility is more complex. The Nikon APS-C cameras have full compatibility with some of the Nikkor range but only part compatibility with others where they lose the autofocus function. The APS-C compatible range of lenses are not compatible with the Nikon Professional DSLR cameras. Upgrading might be pricy on lenses.
- Full Frame Sensors. With the Nikon D7000 or Canon 7d you are approcahing the pro range. Only true Professionals needing to blow their shots to poster size or bigger, or the ones that are into fine art shots need this. Is this you?.
- Nikon’s 3d metering system vs Canon’s. If you rely heavily on in-camera automation for taking care of focusing on multiple areas, perhaps choosing the primary subject for you, Nikon’s sophisticated 3d Evaluative Metering system does it all for you.Nikon’s 3d Evaluative metering system is all singing and dancing in-camera automation. See the Interview with Nikon’s URAMATSU Masaru for a detailed discussion on Nikon’s metering technology. Arguably this level of automation is for amateurs, but clearly Canon has taken note and has introduced similar features in the Canon rebel T3iintroduced this year.
- LCD breakdancing. Canon’s vari-angle and Nikon’s articulated screen options could be attractive to people who want to shoot from unusual angles without bending your body rag doll style like lying prone or balancing on tables or other people’s shoulders. That feature is lacking in both cameras. If you like the vari angle feature, seriously consider the Canon Rebel T3i or wait for the upscale Nikon that includes the articulated screen.
Balance your total photography investment.
DSLR technology is develping at an enormous pace, just like all other things with a lot of electronics. Whatever you invest in next, you will find that the technology improvement will keep on coming and that even these impressive DSLR Cameras will see new models with more features in the very near future. On the other hand, the amazing power assembled into these models is more than you could possibly need for great Digital Photography.
Once you have invested in this level, you can skip several Camera generations and pay attention to the other elements that make the difference between poor and great shots: Your own knowledge; Great Photo Editing; The right lenses for each job…. Lens technology is much longer lasting than Camera technology. Experienced photographers build lifetime relationships with their lenses, knowing that the Camera body is just a passing aquaintance.
