Nikon D7000

[Gdad]

But I like my Holga, and that actually IS a toy.

 

[WDWFigment]

I got a nice email from J&R last night saying my D7000 was back ordered and I might want to consider a Canon EOS 60D instead. I hope they're kidding.

I got the same email a few days ago. Hopefully it's just automated. I'm really hoping tomorrow the camera and printer ship!

 

[Gdad]

I got the same email a few days ago. Hopefully it's just automated. I'm really hoping tomorrow the camera and printer ship!

I just called J&R to see if my order was shipping out tomorrow- and if so could I upgrade my shipping to next-day so I would have it for the weekend. I was put on hold while he "checked with the warehouse" then he came back and said as of today no cameras at all have been received from Nikon. The only information they have from the factory is from 10/20 when they were told to expect shipment in "about two weeks."

Soooo- if they ship from the factory 10/20 + about 2 weeks = about 11/3 + a week in transit from the factory to J&R = about 11/10 + another few days to sort & ship out to customers = about mid November at best. That stinks- I hope it's not that long.

 

[rossb]

I work up the block from the J&R retail superstore. I've asked them about the D7000 body-only numerous times and the truth is they have no idea when it is coming in. The phone sales people are just guessing based on Nikon's industry wide estimate of 10/28.

 

[WDWFigment]

I just called J&R to see if my order was shipping out tomorrow- and if so could I upgrade my shipping to next-day so I would have it for the weekend. I was put on hold while he "checked with the warehouse" then he came back and said as of today no cameras at all have been received from Nikon. The only information they have from the factory is from 10/20 when they were told to expect shipment in "about two weeks."

Soooo- if they ship from the factory 10/20 + about 2 weeks = about 11/3 + a week in transit from the factory to J&R = about 11/10 + another few days to sort & ship out to customers = about mid November at best. That stinks- I hope it's not that long.

I work up the block from the J&R retail superstore. I've asked then about the D7000 body-only numerous times and the truth is they have no idea when it is coming in. The phone sales people are just guessing based on Nikon's industry wide estimate of 10/28.

Currently, I have to have mine in hand by November 18th so that I can mail in the rebate prior to my deadline (30 days from the date of the order). This it seems this may be an issue, I may cancel my current pre-order and place another one.

In any case, if I haven't heard from J&R by early Nov (probably around the 10th), I'm canceling altogether and buying a used D90. In that case, I'll probably just get the D7000 next fall after the price has dropped a bit.

 

[rossb]

A few people on DPR reported that their body-only backorders were shipped today from various vendors. Some local shops also got some body-only stock.

 

[Gdad]

I read that also. Somewhat encouraging at least.

 

[rossb]

I'll probably grab one if they show up @ the J&R retail store before Thanksgiving.

 

[Gdad]

I just wonder what kind of first shipment they will get in. He said they ordered 200- I read where B&H ordered 500- small local camera shops just got a few- but sounds like nobody is getting all they ordered yet. Would Nikon even bother sending 6 out of 200? Or would they wait until they could fill a quarter or a half of the request? Can you tell I hate waiting for stuff?

 

[rossb]

Imaging Resource just posted their D7000 samples, you can bring them up next to their D90 samples in the Comparometer. The IQ of both cams is extremely close, even at high ISO (3200). I'm starting to think about sticking with my initial gut feeling of keeping my D90.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM

 

[Gdad]

Imaging Resource just posted their D7000 samples, you can bring them up next to their D90 samples in the Comparometer. The IQ of both cams is extremely close, even at high ISO (3200). I'm starting to think about sticking with my initial gut feeling of keeping my D90.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM

I looked at the D90 vs the D7000 and then vs the D3S and they all actually look pretty close at ISO 3200. I'm not sure what that test is really for but I think I said early on in this thread what I have heard is a 1 stop improvement over the D90. If I already had one of those I might not buy a D7000 either- but I don't.

I would stay away from the consumer camera (d7000) myself. You already have a prosumer camera (d700) and the d7000 will probly feel like a down grade in equipment. Your prosumer cameras are more durible and sealed better. They are built to last longer.... In the end, I think if you get the d7000, it will feel like a toy instead of a tool. Especially after using a camera like your d700.
But thats just my thoughts.

I stopped by my local camera shop this afternoon and they actually had a couple D7000 kits in stock- and a floor model out. (If they had a body only I would have picked it up today- they sold the two they had but I am the only person on their new waiting list...) But it was the first time I have held one and going in I was actually a little concerned it would feel cheap or plasticy compared to what I have now but I was very happy. It is smaller but feels solid and well made. Controls seem well laid out- I don't think going back and forth will be a problem at all. Getting to tweak on one for a bit definitely eliminated any reservations I had about opting for the D300s.

 

[rossb]

I'm not sure what that test is really for but I think I said early on in this thread what I have heard is a 1 stop improvement over the D90.

I am not seeing a 1-stop improvement. The IR samples (ISO to ISO) look about equal to me. In any event, if I needed a new DX cam I'd get the 7000 over the 90.

 

[Quicklabs]

I'm sitting on the wait list for the body only at B&H.

 

[sznk]

hi DVC Mike -
comment on another of your recent posts - so sorry to hear of your health issues. glad you were able to enjoy the resorts and thanks for posting the great photos.
looks like you're enjoying your new Nikon D7000. does your screen have any of the stuck dead pixels I've been reading about in reviews? word is that they are on the view screen and remain on video files.
also wondering about your impression of the 18-105mm lens (in the kit) after having used it at WDW.

 

[rossb]

WDWFigment and Gdad - Did J&R ship out your orders? I was told they got about 15 bodies in and they were all shipped to pre-orders.

 

[Gdad]

WDWFigment and Gdad - Did J&R ship out your orders? I was told they got about 15 bodies in and they were all shipped to pre-orders.

No. They charged me for it last week- so I called them since they were not supposed to charge me until it was ready to ship. They said no- it would likely be another 3 weeks or more- so I just canceled. I picked one up today at a local camera shop.

 

[WDWFigment]

WDWFigment and Gdad - Did J&R ship out your orders? I was told they got about 15 bodies in and they were all shipped to pre-orders.

No. They charged me for it last week- so I called them since they were not supposed to charge me until it was ready to ship. They said no- it would likely be another 3 weeks or more- so I just canceled. I picked one up today at a local camera shop.

No. I'm probably going to cancel in the next week or so. Canceling almost certainly means I'll be re-buying a D90 for our December trip, so I'm trying to hold off doing that. I have been very dissatisfied with my experience with J&R.

 

[annnewjerz]

No. They charged me for it last week- so I called them since they were not supposed to charge me until it was ready to ship. They said no- it would likely be another 3 weeks or more- so I just canceled. I picked one up today at a local camera shop.

They did the same thing for me when I ordered a back-ordered Tokina 11-16 last year. I called and cancelled because B&H had them back in stock but I still had to wait around 5 business days for my money to be refunded, which was a huge pain in the a$$.

 

[rossb]

Gdad - How do you like it?

 

[Gdad]

They did the same thing for me when I ordered a back-ordered Tokina 11-16 last year. I called and cancelled because B&H had them back in stock but I still had to wait around 5 business days for my money to be refunded, which was a huge pain in the a$$.

Funny- I got a message on my phone J&R refunded my Paypal account within minutes of my canceling. B&H on the other hand has yet to refund me for the Sigma 8-16 which I returned and they got back last Thursday according to UPS. B&H email said refunds takes 3-4 business days. (Then another 3-4 days for Paypal to get it back to my checking account I'm sure...OT but how exactly can they pull money from you in seconds and yet it takes such a long time on the refund process?)

Gdad - How do you like it?

I just got it today but so far I think I am going to be very happy. The little $199 35mm f/1.8 dx plastic wonder I got for my daughter last year is sharp as a tack on it.