The Hardest DSLR To Find In 2010

September 15, 2010 - Nikon Europe warned everyone of the arrival of its latest technological development: The Nikon D7000. Pitted between the advanced grade D300S and the entry grade D90, the D7000 is not another toy, but at the same time it packs professional features without costing too much. Engineered with the newest updates, Nikon's latest DSLR includes a lot of features within its tight Magnesium-alloy casing, which is weather-proofed and engineered to get rid of the dust and water. Nikon chooses function over form in this situation, and at the same time, it still finds a way to truly stand out in midst of the other DSLRs out there. Despite having that black plastic/rubber look to it, this DSLR can still be respectably used at a high profile fashion event or social convocations of such.

The Nikon D7000 is the exact solution for both up-and-coming photographers and film geeks. Whether you're picking up a digital single-lens reflect camera for the first time or you're an advancing hobbyist looking to upgrade his or her tools, the D7000 has the tech specs that can grow with you.

With a camera of such caliber, the professionals out there trying to make a living through photography might have to compete with amateurs. With a 16.2 Megapixel Nikon DX format CMOS sensor, this camera isn't joking around. This isn't just some inexpensive point and shoot the average Joe might get at the local department store. This is for the aspiring photographer who intends to create art and abolish any boundaries to their artistic ability. The Nikon D7000 uses the newly developed EXPEED 2 image processor, making the D90 seem like a dinosaur in processing speed. To provide the photographer with a clear view of the subject matter, Nikon engineered a 3 inch TFT LCD screen rocking a 640x480 VGA resolution. To make matters quicker, the LCD also has 100% picture coverage. Basically, what you see through the viewfinder is what comes out on paper. No surprises.

For the aspiring James Camerons and spur of the moment filmers out there, the Nikon D7000 also has a Full HD D-Movie feature that allows a resolution of up to 1080p. It makes anyone wonder what the engineers at Nikon have in the works in the future. So imagine traveling around across the nation with your closest amigos, capturing photographs of the landmarks and people you run into, when the right moment comes up. This is 2010, and anyone who desires to make their videos stand out from the rest needs to record in 1080p. The things you want and all you need are inside your Nikon D7000.

As an amateur who began in photography taking shots with a bare bones point and shoot, I can say that for people in such a situation, bringing the Nikon D7000 into their group of gadgets would help inspire the learning photographer well beyond his or her limits. Being held back by the basic functionality and limited features of point and shoots, anyone's possible abilities can be totally ruined. While my Canon point and shoot was such a good camera and feature-packed, I desired to step it up to the big leagues. That's when I purchased my first Nikon. Gathered over a thousand dollars for a D90 casing, lens, and flash. What I'm essentially saying is that if you're almost at the point of getting a DSLR, wait for the Nikon D7000 to ship this fall. Do you want to step it up with your media art? Do you want to purchase the latest Nikon DSLR? Do you want to add more value to your works of art? Don't let the competition beat you.