I got a bunch of questions about the D7000 so I figured it’d be easier to answer them in one place:

ashleyrushton asked: So you got the D7000 finally!? It’s a beast, isn’t it?

If the post didn’t indicate it enough - I’m ecstatic about having the new camera.  There’s something extremely gratifying about waiting for something and finally getting it - I’m absolutely loving it.

upanddowns asked:you having any issues with hot pixels?
how is the continuous AF. everything i have read says that nikon still has some catching up to do with compared to Canon’s video offering but its progress

I haven’t seen any issues with hot pixels at all.  Unfortunately, I haven’t used continuous focus so I can’t really speak to it.

What I can tell you about video is that it seems like the jelly mode that the D90 had has been dealt with, and having a 20 minute upper limit on recording is way, way better than the 5 minute limit that used to exist.

I don’t really intend to use this camera for video much, but every once and a while I guess I’ll see something that will make more sense as a moving image than as a static one.

milktwosugar asked:hi, 
first of all i followed your blog because I really like your photos
secondly I just saw your post about your D7000 and why it is so good. I assume you know what you are talking about so I thought i’d ask for some advice about what camera I should get next, instead of a D3000. Due to my limited budget I cant get anything as good as the D90 or D7000, so I am torn between the older D80 and the more modern D60. What would you suggest?

I’ve said before, the D3100 is a fantastic alternative and a great starter camera.  I’d go with that.