Ken Rockwell strikes again!
After using it for a month, here's what I discovered to like and dislike. I restrict what I consider are more important characteristics.
AF is fast, accurate and consistent. Not excellent, but what we discovered is that is predictable and consistent.
AF is fairly configurable among 9pt, 21pt, 39pt and 3D dynamic. Not used yet dynamic, but 3D big manufacturing facility, but as noted by Nikon, it can be fooled.
Ken rockWell D7000
Flash is exceptional. The exposure is very accurate and consistent. It is not easily fooled by reflective objects. This is an aspect of my Pentax our bodies (dl, K10, km, KX, K200), which I find to be very inconsistent.
Shutter noise is quiet, not as noisy as Kx, but not as peaceful as k7/k5.
Body size is good (for me). No body seems bulky at all. K7/k5 just "feels" more gorgeous when it occurred, Nevertheless. however, KX / km was a bit too small for me.
battery power lasts really a bit on a single charge. (Do not use AA though)
Switching amongst AF modes (AFA, AFS, AFC Auto and single, 3D, dynamic 9pt/21pt/39pt) by pressing a button and turning the control wheel is very convenient.
MyMenu configurable - add the items most commonly used for this menu. Very nice feature.
In-VR / VC. This stabilizes also picture on VF, which in some scenarios can help with AF. The first time I used Tamron 70-300 VC and hit was amazing. I was ask myself, can really keep it this constant to 300? switching from VC told me my answer. No.
Switching between manual is a PITA AutoISO and to make the menus. This is 2 or 3 button on the Pentax. To help this, I put this in MyMenu menu item to save a few button presses:
Edit: Fn button and add programming AutoISO On / Off at the top of MyMenu is effective in AutoISO toggling on / off so that it is an aversion.
When the digicam is not able to say precisely meters beyond the range specified (in AV mode), exposure time shown is "Lo". Why not only show exposure and flash it? "Lo" not good at all.
There is no instantaneous 100% zoom when reviewing shot taken. this is scheduled for Pentax.
No pixel mapping. This would be a nice feature to have.
The SR-Body will work with any lens mounted. If the lens has no VR / VC / OS, you will need your skill to make steady shot.
I considered AA batteries lose Kx, but i can still use a clamp on the D7000 and LiIon battery lasts a while.
As a program, there is really a bit more support from both Nikon and 3rd occasion vendors.
Lens assist for example, Tamron 70-300, 18-270 and 60mm pzd. Yes, Nikon contacts are more expensive and high-end contact lenses are stratospheric, but at least they are available.
As many people have said, buy the digicam method that works for you.
So far, after one calendar month, I like D7000 and Nikon program. There are a few quirks and afflictions, but with any system and so far I have not located any show-stoppers are. What will be my primary class to assess the number of owners until now, my rate elevated owner.
Primary lens and Tamron 16-85 and 70-300 is using VC.