Nikon D7000 and Nikon 600mm f4

[Edu Lorenzo Jr]

Hi guys,

CDSC asked me to do a review of the D7000 and the 600f4.

The 600 f4 is a no brainer, it should be a great lens. So I just did test shots with the D7000. I tried to focus on ISO capabilities and pixel density for IQ. Will be reviewing BIF capabilities soon.

I guess I should just let the photos do the talking.

This is a stuffed Drongo, I was pleasantly surprised with the ISO handling.

Nikon D7000
Nikon 600mm f4 @ f4
1/25
ISO 6400

Blue Rock Thrush. At close distance, of course it will be an acceptable image

Nikon D7000
Nikon 600mm f4 @ f5.6
1/500
ISO 250
Subject Distance 11.9m

A relatively long distance shot of a White Collared Kingfisher

Nikon D7000
Nikon 600mm f4 @ f5.6
1/500
ISO 560
Subject Distance 21.1m
21.1 meters is a comfortable distance for a 600. With a little luck I was able to find a smaller target

An ETS

Nikon D7000
Nikon 600mm f4 @ f4
1/500
ISO 100
Subject Distance 18.8m

at a farther distance, details were expected to be less
Striated Grassbird

Nikon D7000
Nikon 600mm f4 @ f4
1/500
ISO 280
Subject Distance 39.8m

As it is, I think the D7000 offers good quality for its price. For bird photography in particular, weather sealing, battery life and high ISO noise handling are pluses. Will be testing the AF capabilities on BIFs soon. Will keep you posted!

Thank you for taking the time to view and read.

Edu

[Lawrence Lo]

Edu keep it coming, I use this body briefly and been thinking of acquiring one too

[ka rene bajit]

wooohooo! what a lense, and what a gear. razor sharp! super nice. does it retain true colors? did you post-process it like there was a need to correct the colors?

[Mark Jason Argallon]

this is very helpful, kuya edu! now i know that the D7000 could be a decent upgrade from D5000. i've been struggling with the ISO handling of D5000 and most of my opportunities seem to be wasted in canopied areas.

[Mark Itol]

Very nice, Edu. Looks great at HISO 6400. Now that the upcoming D800 has an almost similar pixel pitch (a little larger) as the D7000, we should be seeing the same (if not better) noise performance of that high MP camera.

[bluehouse]

Photos are really amazing. Specially the second bird is looking amazing. Seriously Nikon D7000 is a amazing camera for bird photography.