Why did I order the D7000. Why?

Jim Olson · 02-20-2011, 08:42 PM

The Nikon may be a better camera for the OP but that doesn't mean it is better
than the K5. I looked at both but chose the K5 because it met my needs better than
the D7000. All modern digital cameras will do a good job. Most of the time
the choice is made because of ergonomics or reputation. The debate about
which is the better camera is pointless. All brands have their problems and
their good points.

Jim

philbaum · 02-20-2011, 11:18 PM

With all camera makes having "issues", it makes sense to have a backup camera for those times when a maintenance visit may be required. if someone such as the OP chooses to have that backup be a different camera make to his/her primary camera, so be it. I also don't know how to make an opinion on a different mfr without trying it.

The only problem i can see is if it becomes difficult to switch between the menu systems of different camera makes. the OP will have to sort that one out.

best wishes,

Northern Soul · 02-21-2011, 05:17 AM

Originally posted by philbaum

With all camera makes having "issues", it makes sense to have a backup camera for those times when a maintenance visit may be required.

...

The only problem i can see is if it becomes difficult to switch between the menu systems of different camera makes. the OP will have to sort that one out.

That and the fact that one set of lenses won't work properly, if at all, on the other body - but as you say, it's up to the individual.

I still don't see the point of the thread

philbaum · 02-21-2011, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by Northern Soul

I still don't see the point of the thread

Me either, i think he just wanted to brag about his new camera :-)

I wish it was that easy for me to just buy the D7000. But there are some features on the K5 i just dont want to give up on.

I suspect that Nikon won't keep the price low on the D7000 next time around. I think they are just trying to gain market share with a low price for the new model series, but it won't stay this low the next time, IMO :-)

dylansalt · 02-23-2011, 08:37 AM

Interesting.

Although I did not have the primes I just find that the D7000 and its lenses balance very nicely and because of this feels lighter in use over many hours than my K10D.

But for sure nothing beats the Pentax pancakes for size!

Northern Soul · 02-23-2011, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by dylansalt

Interesting.

Although I did not have the primes I just find that the D7000 and its lenses balance very nicely and because of this feels lighter in use over many hours than my K10D.!

The fact that the D7000 actually is lighter than the K10d might contribute to it feeling lighter, too

Wheatfield · 02-23-2011, 04:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tbirdas

Why did I order the D7000. Why?

Probably because you care more about cameras than lenses. This isn't a fault necessarily, but when the shutter is open, it's the lens that is doing the work, and you chose to go with second best.
Enjoy your Nikon.

Arpe · 02-23-2011, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Probably because you care more about cameras than lenses.

Or maybe he just prefers lenses that he can actually obtain, rather than just dream about.

Wheatfield · 02-23-2011, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by Arpe

Or maybe he just prefers lenses that he can actually obtain, rather than just dream about.

That's doubtful.

pentup · 02-25-2011, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by creampuff

I don't even see the relevance of this thread.

And I don't see the point of people reading, much less posting in, threads for which they don't see the relevance.

betaPhoto · 02-25-2011, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by pentup

And I don't see the point of people reading, much less posting in, threads for which they don't see the relevance.

I agree.

Northern Soul · 02-26-2011, 02:43 AM

+1 for the above two messages

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02-20-2011, 08:42 PM	#31
Jim Olson Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 49	The Nikon may be a better camera for the OP but that doesn't mean it is better than the K5. I looked at both but chose the K5 because it met my needs better than the D7000. All modern digital cameras will do a good job. Most of the time the choice is made because of ergonomics or reputation. The debate about which is the better camera is pointless. All brands have their problems and their good points. Jim

02-20-2011, 11:18 PM	#32
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	With all camera makes having "issues", it makes sense to have a backup camera for those times when a maintenance visit may be required. if someone such as the OP chooses to have that backup be a different camera make to his/her primary camera, so be it. I also don't know how to make an opinion on a different mfr without trying it. The only problem i can see is if it becomes difficult to switch between the menu systems of different camera makes. the OP will have to sort that one out. best wishes,

02-21-2011, 05:17 AM	#33
Northern Soul Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The North of England Photos: Albums Posts: 494	Originally posted by philbaum With all camera makes having "issues", it makes sense to have a backup camera for those times when a maintenance visit may be required. ... The only problem i can see is if it becomes difficult to switch between the menu systems of different camera makes. the OP will have to sort that one out. That and the fact that one set of lenses won't work properly, if at all, on the other body - but as you say, it's up to the individual. I still don't see the point of the thread

02-21-2011, 02:23 PM	#34
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	Originally posted by Northern Soul I still don't see the point of the thread Me either, i think he just wanted to brag about his new camera :-) I wish it was that easy for me to just buy the D7000. But there are some features on the K5 i just dont want to give up on. I suspect that Nikon won't keep the price low on the D7000 next time around. I think they are just trying to gain market share with a low price for the new model series, but it won't stay this low the next time, IMO :-)

02-23-2011, 08:37 AM	#35
dylansalt Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Durban, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,052	Interesting. Although I did not have the primes I just find that the D7000 and its lenses balance very nicely and because of this feels lighter in use over many hours than my K10D. But for sure nothing beats the Pentax pancakes for size!

02-23-2011, 10:00 AM	#36
Northern Soul Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The North of England Photos: Albums Posts: 494	Originally posted by dylansalt Interesting. Although I did not have the primes I just find that the D7000 and its lenses balance very nicely and because of this feels lighter in use over many hours than my K10D.! The fact that the D7000 actually is lighter than the K10d might contribute to it feeling lighter, too

02-23-2011, 04:47 PM - 1 Like	#37
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by tbirdas Why did I order the D7000. Why? Probably because you care more about cameras than lenses. This isn't a fault necessarily, but when the shutter is open, it's the lens that is doing the work, and you chose to go with second best. Enjoy your Nikon.

02-23-2011, 05:26 PM	#38
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Originally posted by Wheatfield Probably because you care more about cameras than lenses. Or maybe he just prefers lenses that he can actually obtain, rather than just dream about.

02-23-2011, 06:15 PM	#39
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by Arpe Or maybe he just prefers lenses that he can actually obtain, rather than just dream about. That's doubtful.

02-25-2011, 02:58 PM	#40
pentup Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Flushing NY Photos: Albums Posts: 413	Originally posted by creampuff I don't even see the relevance of this thread. And I don't see the point of people reading, much less posting in, threads for which they don't see the relevance.

02-25-2011, 08:10 PM	#41
betaPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Photos: Gallery Posts: 129	Originally posted by pentup And I don't see the point of people reading, much less posting in, threads for which they don't see the relevance. I agree.

02-26-2011, 02:43 AM	#42
Northern Soul Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The North of England Photos: Albums Posts: 494	+1 for the above two messages