Nikon D7000 Body Only $973 from DWI Free Shipping

This was posted 11 months 18 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal

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Nikon D7000 Body Only $973 from DWI Free Shipping

bheart on 05/06/2012 - 13:41 www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au (1519 clicks)

Edit 12/6/2012: apparently it's now only $973, down from $998!!!

decent deal if you've been chasing a crop DSLR. It's now under 1K for the first time I think. That means no GST/custom fee when shipped from DWI.

Not sure how long this will last since DWI changes its prices everyday

If you pay paypal it's 1.5% fee if I remember correctly or you can do bank transfer

more info on the camera here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_D7000

a few distinctive point about D7000 that I like
- high quality images even in low light
- built in motor so most lenses would work
- dual SD slots
- new crop sensor from Nikon (actually 1.5 years old now but still latest)
- 100% viewfinder (something rare for crop bodies)
- much improved video

have to say to myself: RESIST (I already have a D90)

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+1 vote

Merlict on 05/06/2012 - 13:49 ¶

^Upgraded from a rather tired D90, big improvement. The U1 / U2 memory seetings are gold, and 2 memory slots in this class is awesome. Big upgrade

This is a steal at $998, good deal
+1 vote

wisc on 05/06/2012 - 14:01 ¶

hmm amazon is about 100 bux more…(ahh just relised thats in USD though…) damn if the AUD was as strong as it was it would be under the 1000….

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-16-2MP-DX-Format-Digital-3-0-Inc...
(and only 25 bux shipping)
shame it brings it over the 1000 dollars for tax!

if it comes down a little more id rather get it from them… though amazon sometimes price match if you dont want to get it from DWI… I've had good experiences with amazon…
+7 votes

Shlomo Scheinbaum on 05/06/2012 - 14:30 ¶

A good deal but just one word of caution. Nikon is heavily rumored to be releasing a FULL FRAME 24mp DSLR called the D600 which will otherwise have similar features to the D7000. The RRP is supposedly going to be only $1500 which is half the price of any other full frame camera. This is still a very fine camera. I have a D5100 (same sensor as the D7000) and for all intents and purposes the picture quality is superior to low speed 35mm film.
- Merlict on 05/06/2012 - 14:37 ¶
  
  While I hope you're right, $1500 seems far too low. Any idea when this should be announced?
  - Shlomo Scheinbaum on 05/06/2012 - 14:50 ¶
    
    There are a few stories about it on Google News and nikonrumors.com has some more detailed information about it, from what I've heard the site has been rather accurate in the past.
    
    http://nikonrumors.com/2012/05/23/newupdated-nikon-d600-spec...
    - +1 vote
      
      wisc on 06/06/2012 - 14:08 ¶
      
      Hey guys thanks for the news about the D600, i've been looking for a good camera as a decent replacement for a sony a350, looks like the D600 might do the job…
+1 vote

Geewhizz on 05/06/2012 - 15:14 ¶

Please be sure to check online reviews before dealing with these people, and there are plenty here who have had bad experiences with them

http://www.ozbargain.com.au/search/node/dwi
- Chongy288 on 05/06/2012 - 15:19 ¶
  
  with phones they have a bad record but with camera stuff there isn't too many bad things said about them.
  - Flyeroz on 05/06/2012 - 22:03 ¶
    
    They have a bad record when comes to after sale service & warranty, regardless of product
    I'm talking from personal experience - took over 3 months to get my camera "fixed" & only after I threatened to cancel the CC payment.
    Would not buy from them again - few bucks you save is not worth all the hassles if things go wrong.
+1 vote

schwinn on 05/06/2012 - 15:22 ¶

if only my d90 would cark it. Too bad it's so reliable I have no excuse to upgrade! Fingers crossed for the d90 to die when the d600 comes out…
- gmail92 on 05/06/2012 - 15:28 ¶
  
  Wowww sweet price, i was going to buy one second hand at this price , but still have my d90. :(
  
  And the the battery grips and batteries id have to replace too :|
  - fookos on 05/06/2012 - 18:00 ¶
    
    Looks like the battery grip is about AUD$250.
    - Trance N Dance on 05/06/2012 - 19:55 ¶
      
      Go for a generic, they can be had on eBay for ~$40, does the same job.
bongoman on 05/06/2012 - 16:36 ¶

original d40 here, but cant convince wife its a good deal….
- +1 vote
  
  gmail92 on 06/06/2012 - 02:39 ¶
  
  haha, about 10 years overdue for an upgrade?
jaykay on 05/06/2012 - 16:45 ¶

good price lol, i bought mine from jb hifi for $1250 body only//although with mine i can just take it into any jb store across the country if anything goes wrong with it…hows the warranty with DWI??
- Flyeroz on 05/06/2012 - 22:05 ¶
  
  "hows the warranty with DWI??"
  Total crap.
fookos on 05/06/2012 - 17:50 ¶

I have a D90 also - love my Nikon, but have lost touch with the new models. I used to have the D700 on my wishlist as an upgrade.

Where does the D7000 fit into the range - is it the new "D90"?

Could definitely use a second body but if there is a full frame at a competitive price around the corner perhaps I should sit tight.

Temptation!!
- +1 vote
  
  Trance N Dance on 05/06/2012 - 19:57 ¶
  
  Yeah the D7000 is just the new D90.
  D700 should still be an upgrade over the D7000.
  Waiting for the cheap full frame but having to change all my lenses is gonna be a PITA…
fookos on 05/06/2012 - 17:53 ¶

Found this online to answer my own questions above - sounds great! "The D7000 offers numerous professional-style features over the D90, such as magnesium alloy body construction, weather and moisture sealing, a 2,016-segment color exposure meter, built-in timed interval exposure features, 39 rather than 11 focus points, dual SD memory card slots, virtual horizon (in live view and viewfinder) and compatibility with older non-CPU autofocus and manual-focus AI and AI-S Nikon F-mount lenses (including an electronic rangefinder with three-segment viewfinder manual focus indication) as well as tilt-shift PC-E lenses."
- Trance N Dance on 06/06/2012 - 00:37 ¶
  
  Crap, sorry.
  Was using my phone and accidentally pressed the -'ve while trying to scroll. Have revoked the neg (handy feature to finally have Scotty!)
waterproof on 06/06/2012 - 00:02 ¶

great deal and price however never use your credit card with DWI, use paypal. (see http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/dwi_cameras)
- gmail92 on 06/06/2012 - 02:41 ¶
  
  but doesnt that 1.5% paypal fee make it over $1000, and hence subject to GST ? quite unattractive if so :(
gmail92 on 06/06/2012 - 02:44 ¶

is it worthwhile keeping a d90 as a secondary camera?

i do quite a few shoots here and there, and im wondering if the secondary body is worth the 600ish value of the d90 at the moment. logically, say the d90 with the 55-200 and then d7000 with the 17-50 etc.
- Trance N Dance on 06/06/2012 - 07:36 ¶
  
  If you find yourself having to change the lens frequently it might possibly be worth having both cameras. But if you're just a small amateur, I'd say sell the D90 to fund the D7000 (if and only if the D90 is carking it, the D90 is still a solid camera)
monfsts on 06/06/2012 - 10:20 ¶

Wow, i have been monitoring the price for D7000 in DWI for past months. The cheapest I have seen was $999 November last year (2011). Anyone who is starting to pick up photography, this is a great camera and a great deal!
gmail92 on 15/06/2012 - 19:34 ¶

price dropped even further ! showing me $962.
- chrislaya on 17/06/2012 - 18:33 ¶
  
  Yes, it appears as $960 now. If I get this with an extra battery and a Mack extended warranty ($87 - is this recommended?), the total price will push to >$1,000. Does this mean I will get charged the GST upon delivery? If yes, then is it better to get the extra battery and warranty separately? Thanks guys.