NikonD7000 16.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black)

I am replacing a Sigma SD14 with this camera and so far, I am EXTREMELY happy! I've3 had the Sigma for a few years; in fact, it's the second one I've had as the first one died while under warranty. I was never satisfied with the Sigma, never. I purchased a Sigma 18 - 50 f 2.8 lens (a very nice and fairly expensive lens) as my main lens. Also bought a Sigma speedlite. All in all, I had a fair amount of $ tied up in Sigma stuff. But I never felt my pix were what they should be; exposure was never right, not crisp, etc.So on the 19th of December the SD14 started acting up. I was not ready to buy a new camera but Christmas was coming and we have grandkids. So I did a bit of shopping on Amazon and decided to bite the bullet and buy a new camera. I settled on the Nikon D7000 kit which included a Nikkor 18-55 and Nikkor 55-300 F4.5- lens. I realize I've only had this camera a few days but so far, I am very, very happy! While this camera does all sorts of stuff it's easy I use (I did buy the Nikon D7000 for Dummies and the Nikon D7000 Field Guide).I do not think you'll be unhappy with this camera!

The camera worked great for first few months but after that the auto focus got way way off to the point that I couldn't even use the FINE TUNE setting to bring it back in range. I regret buying this camera more than I do any other camera or lens.

After I recieved, I did not open right the way, keep with box about 2 months. Then, open and tried to use but I cannot take picture at all. thats useless and cannot returned.

I couldn't decided to give it 4 or 5 stars, so I gave it five. I really like this camera so far (I've only had it a little over a week). I'm a Canon DSLR person with a Rebel, and 40D and a 60D, but I've been wanting to check out the competition. When Amazon had this camera as part of a Holiday Bundle at only $750 with the kit lens and an additional 55-300 mm I decided to go for it. I like that it's weather sealed, which my Canons are not. As far as image quality, I don't see much of a difference from the Canons (I conducted a comparison just today). I haven't gone in depth with it, but I really like the feel of it.

Very useful starter DSLR. I don't need anything too crazy, and this takes awesome pictures without having to do a ton of work with the settings.

Great camera. We are complete novices when it comes to cameras, but with a new baby we wanted photos that wern't shot with our camera phone. With very little instruction we have been able to take great photos that we never could have taken otherwise. Very are very happy with our purchase.In an effort to find a downside, I wish the lens cap was connected to the lense because I am sure that I will lose that within the next three times I use the camera. I'm sure that there is a way to do that but I haven't found it yet.

Heavier than I expected but yields excellent pictures.

I have had past experience with this camera by borrowing it from a family member to use for my business while my other camera was broken. So far It has lived up to all the expectations the battery life is super long the camera was in great shape when I got it and I love all the features. The lenses great it's a little bit smaller than what I've used in the past but it still works just great for portraits. I would definitely would recommend this camera and it's a really good price from what I have talked with other people about how much they bought there's for, it also got delivered pretty quickly I thought it would take up to two weeks it only took about five days.