One question here, should higher or lower megapixels get sharper image??

i.e should D5k 12MP get sharper pics or D7k 16MP get sharper pics both set at iso200??

Appreciate ur professional answers

In my experience basically more megapixel means sharper image, provided bundled with good lens and sharp focus.

I finally got my D7000 this afternoon...at Mines wonderland...

I been told is brand new set and never open box. I believe so because when I open the box..i feel it totally new. I turn on the machine, first is to set the language, then date n time...please correct me if i am wrong...

Correct

Yeah, it means your unit has not been turned on before you did ;-)

Bought D7000 today at Nikon Alamanda.

1. Body + extended warranty (1 + 2)
2. AF-S DX 35MM F1.8G lens
3. 4GB memory
4. Tripod
5. Bag
6. Vitacon UV filter
7. Lenspen

All for RM5260

Entertained by salesman name Ehsan. Very good guy

hi...I also just bought my Body D7000 this afternoon! haha...but you should had bought AF-S DX 50MM F1.8G lens rather than AF-S DX 35MM F1.8G lens. Somemore, AF-S DX 50MM F1.8G lens is lot cheaper.

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Added on November 17, 2010, 6:24 pmthanks for the reply! At least I step in the right shop.

This machine is lot lot more complicated than D3000. Many function and setting that I dont understand at all!!!!

I believe I really have to read the whole menu guide???? that going to take long time...

This post has been edited by ccf1286: Nov 17 2010, 06:24 PM

It's still very simple compared to D300, D700 or D3 since it's targeted at consumer range. If you encounter any problem with the setting then only read, no need read all like "how to set ISO, Aperture and Shutter speed", "how to change White balance", "how to turn on your camera"

Even my sister who is a noob gadget user knows how to operate my D300 in merely 2 days

This post has been edited by edwardgsk: Nov 17 2010, 06:35 PM

Wow.... a bit pricey, this makes the lens cost around 1k?? How much it cost for the extended 2 years warranty?

hey guys, im now deciding whether to get a 35mm or 50mm...any comments on it?

Believe me, after 2 weeks you wont bother to use back D3000 anymore. Capturing using D7000 will seem much easier than D3000 lol.
Changing WB, ISO etc are just clicks away. Just like D90 XD

But D7000 is using a different dial la.

Base on ur own preference, if u want it as ur normal walk around lens den take the 35, much easier to take group pics n stuff if u wanna take more portraits den take the 50mm, better if the 50mm 1.4G, =) U can try out with kit lens at 35mm and 50mm and try shooting

Wat u mean D7000 using diff dial? Both nearly the same rite

If 35mm, go for 35mm f/2D or 35mm f/1.4G. If 50mm, go for 50mm f/1.4G or Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM.
Other than that, picture quality isn't promising at all.

Hmm sorry I didn't state clearly
I mean the top MODE dial, A S P M the one, not the front/rear dial

A S M P mode, quite easy to use...what i mean, at least i understand the basic skill of using A,S,M...which I learn from my D3000!

But, when come to D7000...wow...exposure also many setting...AF setting...different from D3000

I just want to shoot at my son face..but, the focus point very hard to aim at eyes...seems running here and there..! why?

This u muz read the manual under focus section clearly! haha... below the button where u press to remove the lens, there is a button to change focus settings, hold in while turning the front and rear command dial to change the focus preference! If u wanna focus eyes, change it to AF-S, means single point, then u select single point, not auto!! then u can focus on the eyes =) Hope this helps...

You mean AF-S DX 50MM F1.8D? True it much cheaper, just right now my need is 35MM

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Added on November 17, 2010, 7:53 pm8% from camera price. Same goes to lens.

This post has been edited by maikel: Nov 17 2010, 07:53 PM

mind to share how much u buy it and which shop? i am at this area too

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Added on November 17, 2010, 10:28 pmthx for the suggestion!!
can descibe further for this 'isn't promising at all'? what will be the difference? coz i am planning to take 35mm lens too...i seeing my fren using 35 f/1.8G, seems no complain from her..

This post has been edited by lpyycy: Nov 17 2010, 10:28 PM

Tried setting up to EV+5, seems same result; If in dark room or extreme low light, ISO 6400 is really bad, when zoom in from the camera preview can even see some red dots, but that's under extreme low light without flash.

I think the EV will help more if there's more light in the room?

35mm lens when attached to DX body, there's crop factor of 1.5x, which changes the focal length to around 52.5mm. It's good for many situations, as they say, a general walk around lens; You can use this lens for whole day if you want.

If you attach the 50mm to the DX body, the focal length will become 75mm, which means you need to stand further away from the object to get the same view with 35mm. You can take the 50mm f1.8, which is cheaper but let's say you want capture full body, you need to stand further away than if you use the 35mm.
Personally, I prefer the 35mm f1.8G which cost around RM800 or less.

Its a combination of high ISO and slow shutter speed.

Try in a bright room, shoot at ISO 6400 and 1/1000s and compare that with ISO3200@1/500s and ISO1600@1/250s... you'll see not much difference.

Try ISO1600@2s, ISO3200@1s and ISO6400@1/2s, and again, you'll not see much difference. (try it with long exposure noise reduction ON, then try again with it OFF and compare)

Just try it and see. If its low light, its low light, doesn't matter what ISO you use it'll be rather noisy.

Bottom line if you're shooting in no light, create light. Nothing else will save you.