Full Review of Nikon D7000

FEATURE-PACKED: The 16-megapixel Nikon D7000 features a 1080p movie mode and tons of other functions for about the same price as its predecessor, the D90.

WHEN the Nikon D7000 was announced a little while back, this DSLR caused quite a buzz online.

The reason for this is that this DSLR packs in 16-megapixels, features a 1080p movie mode and tons of other functions for about the same price as its predecessor, the D90.

So it all looks good on paper, at least, but how does it perform? Read on to find out.

Look and feel

Out of the box, the D7000 doesn't look all that different from the D90 - it's about the same size and has the same design cues on the front.

Pick it up, however, and you'll feel the difference - apart from feeling more solid, the grip is covered in real rubber instead of a rubber-like finish on the D90.

As far as weight is concerned, the D7000 is only 80gm heavier than the D90, so it's not a big change in this area.

On the back, however, you can see a great number of changes. The most obvious of which is a combination live view and video record switch.

Flip the switch and you engage live view mode, while a single press of the orange button in the centre will start video recording.

Having this dedicated controls for live view and video recording makes it very, very intuitive to use.

The other big change is the drive mode - instead of a single button which changes the drive options in the menu, the D7000 now has a dedicated wheel under the shooting mode dial to switch drive modes.

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10 Most Popular Digital Cameras in 2010

	1. Canon PowerShot SX20 IS –Interest in the Canon SX20 remains strong even after the announcement of the SX30. The 20x ultrazoom continues to offer plenty of picture-taking power.
	2. Nikon Coolpix P100 – Nikon's flagship ultrazoom is not far behind the SX20 in second place. The P100 was a very strong performer in our testing with a 26x optical zoom and full 1080p HD video.
	3. Canon Rebel T2i – Jumping up a few more spots is the flagship Rebel, the T2i. It's still a great value with an 18 megapixel CMOS sensor and plenty of premium features handed down the line from the 7D.
	4. Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS –The slender PowerShot SD1400 continues to hold a place in the top five with 14.1 megapixels of resolution and a 28mm wide angle lens. For just over $200, it's extremely pocketable and easy to use.
	5. Olympus E-5 – The freshly-reviewed E-5 makes its way into the top ten for the first time. The rugged follow-up to the E-3 features a 12.3 megapixel sensor, a 3.0-inch flip-out LCD and in-camera image stabilization.

	6. Nikon D3000 – The Nikon D3000 drops a few more places on our list this month, which may be fitting considering the introduction of the D3100. The 10.2 megapixel, DX-format D3000 is still in Nikon's online catalogue for the moment.
	7. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 –Slipping just one spot, the ZS7 is holding steady in the top ten with a 12x optical zoom lens, in-camera geo-tagging and a 12.1 megapixel sensor.
	8. Nikon D5000 – The D5000 shifts downward by one spot, still offering a 12.3 megapixel sensor and 720p HD video for just over $600.
	9. Sony Alpha SLT-A55V  – Sony brought translucent mirror technology back with the a55 and a33 earlier this year, and the SLT-A55 lands on our tep ten list for the first time. It boasts 10 fps burst shooting, lightning fast AF and a swiveling 3.0-inch LCD.
	10. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 - The no-frills, wallet-friendly S2100 hangs on to the last spot on our top ten with a 3x optical zoom lens, a beginnner-friendly Easy mode and a splashy orange color option.

Quick review of Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

S1100pj

Apart from its DSLR range, Nikon has also updated its compact camera lineup with a number of new models, most notable of which are the Coolpix S1100pj, S80 and P7000.

Like its predecessor, the S1100pj is a compact camera with an unusual feature - it comes with a built-in projector that can be used to project and share photos and videos.

The S1100pj improves on the older model by increasing the projection brightness by 40% and adds a 3in TFT touch panel LCD monitor on the back. The Coolpix S1100pj is available in black and green.

The camera can also connect to Windows or MacOS computers and it can act as a projector to show images and text from the computer's display.

On the camera side, the S1100pj comes with a 14.1-megapixel image sensor, a zoom lens equivalent to a 28-140mm and ISO settings from 80-6400. It even comes with a built-in stand for propping the camera up when used as a projector.

The Coolpix S1100pj has a recommended retail price of RM1,148.

Nikon Coolpix S1100pj features

Sensor	• 1/2.3" Type CCD • 14.1 million effective pixels • 14.48 million total pixels
Price (MSRP)	• € 349 • £ 349.99
Image sizes	TBC
Movie	• HD 720p : 1,280 x 720/30 fps, • VGA : 640 x 480/30 fps • VGA: 640 x 480/15 fps, • QVGA: 320 x 240/30 fps • QVGA: 320 x 240/15 fps
Projector	• Brightness: up to 14 lumens • Image size : 5 to 47 in. • Throw distance : approx. 26cm to 2.4m  (10 in. to 6 ft. 6 in.) • Endurance (battery life: approx. 1 hour • Resolution (output) : VGA equivalent
Lens	• 5x Zoom-Nikkor (28-140mm equiv.) • f/3.9-5.8 • f= 5.0-25.0mm
Optical image stabilization	Lens-shift
Digital zoom	Up to 4x
Focus distance	• 30cm (1 ft.) to infinity (∞) • Macro close-up mode: 3cm (1.2 in.) to infinity (∞) [
ISO sensitivity	• ISO 80 • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 2000 • ISO 3200 (3M or smaller) • ISO 6400 (3M or smaller) • Auto (auto gain ISO 80-800) • Fixed range auto (ISO 80-200, 80-400)
Aperture	f/3.9 - f/5.8
Flash	• Built-in
LCD monitor	• 3.0-in TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating • 460,000-dot
Connectivity	• USB • AV out
Storage	• SD / SDHC/SDXC card • Approx 79MB internal memory
Power	• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) • AC Adapter EH-62F (optional)
Battery Life	Approx. 220 shots with EN-EL12 battery
Weight (no batt)	Approx. 155 g (5.5 oz.)
Weight (with batt & card)	Approx. 180 g (6.4 oz.)
Dimensions	Approx. 101 x 62.7 x 24 mm (4 x 2.5 x 1.0 in.) excluding projections
Supplied accessories	• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 • Battery Charger MH-65 • USB Cable UC-E6 • Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 • Wrist Strap • Remote Control ML-L5 • Software Suite CD-ROM • TP-1 Touch Pen
Optional accessories	• AC Adapter EH-62F • Leather cases (CS-S14, CS-S15, CS-S21, CS-S22).