Nikon D7000 review

Is this Nikon D90 replacement camera worthy of the crown?

Nikon D7000 review
A new 16.2 million pixel sensor plus novel AF and metering systems, mean it's all change with the Nikon D7000

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Nikon D7000 review

My best shot with the Nikon D7000: 1/40sec at f/11, ISO 100 (Click to view full size image)

Active D-Lighting (ADL) Test

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Raw vs JPEG Test

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JPEG: "normal" high ISO noise reduction, 1/200sec at f/2.8, ISO 6400 (Click to view full size image)

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Raw: adjusted for best noise & detail ratio, 1/200sec at f/2.8, ISO 6400 (Click to view full size image)

ISO Test

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1/60sec at f/4, ISO 100 (Click to view full size image)

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