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ModeAuto (iauto;  jauto (flash off ) ); scene (kportrait;  llandscape;  pchild;  msports; 
n close up;  onight portrait;  rnight landscape;  sparty/indoor;  tbeach/snow;  usunset; 
v dusk/dawn;  wpet portrait;  xcandlelight;  yblossom ; z autumn colors;  0food; 
1 silhouette;  2high key;  3low key ); programmed auto with flexible program 
( P ); shutter-priority auto ( S); aperture-priority auto ( A); manual ( M);  U1  (user 
settings 1 ); U2  (user settings 2 )
Exposure compensation–5 – +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure bracketing 2 – 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, or 2 EV
Flash bracketing2 – 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, or 2 EV
White balance 
bracketing2 – 3 frames in steps of 1, 2, or 3
ADL bracketing
2  frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset 
values for all frames
Exposure lockLuminosity locked at detected value with  AE-L/AF-L  button
ISO sensitivity 
(Recommended 
Exposure Index) ISO 100 – 6400 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV. Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 
0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; auto ISO sensitivity 
control available
Active D-Lighting Auto, Extra high , High , Normal , Low , Off
Focus
Autofocus Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase 
detection, fine-tuning, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors), 
and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 – 3 m/1 ft. 8 in. – 9 ft. 10 in.)
Detection range–1 – +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
Lens servo•Autofocus (AF) : Single-servo AF ( AF-S); continuous-servo AF ( AF-C); auto 
AF-S/AF-C selection ( AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated 
automatically according to subject status
• Manual focus (M) : Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus point Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points
AF-area modeSingle-point AF; 9-, 21-, or 39-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, 
auto-area AF
Focus lockFocus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-
servo AF) or by pressing  AE-L/AF-L  button
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Flash
Built-in flashi, k , p , n , o , s , w : Auto flash with auto pop-up
P ,  S,  A , M , 0 : Manual pop-up with button release
Guide Number Approx. 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
Flash control•TTL : i-TTL balanced fill-flash and stan dard i-TTL flash for digital SLR 
using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and 
SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB -400 (i-TTL balanced fill-flash is 
available when matrix or center-weighted metering is selected)
• Auto aperture : Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens 
• Non-TTL auto : Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, 
SB-27, and SB-22S
• Distance-priority manual : Available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-700
Flash mode•i, k , p , n , s , w : Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, off; fill-flash and 
red-eye reduction available with optional flash units
• o: Auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, off; slow 
sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional 
flash units
• l, m , r , t , u , v , x , y , z , 1 , 2 , 3 : Fill-flash and red-eye reduction 
available with optional flash units
• 0: Fill-flash
• P,  A : Fill-flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with 
red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction
• S,  M : Fill-flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction
Flash compensation –3 – +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2EV
Flash-ready indicatorLights when built-in flash or optiona l flash unit such as SB-900, SB-800, 
SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fully charged; 
blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting 
System (CLS)Advanced Wireless Lighting suppor
ted with built-in flash, SB-900, 
SB-800, SB-700, or SU-800 as commander and SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, 
SB-600, or SB-R200 as remotes; Auto  FP high-speed sync and modeling 
illumination supported with all CL S-compatible flash units except 
SB-400; Flash Color Information Commu nication and FV lock supported 
with all CLS-compatible flash units
Sync terminal AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately)
White balance
White balanceAuto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescen t (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, 
cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to  5 values can be stored), choose color 
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Live view
Lens servo•Autofocus (AF) : Single-servo AF ( AF-S); full-time servo AF ( AF-F)
• Manual focus (M)
AF-area mode Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
AutofocusContrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point 
automatically when face-p riority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Movie
MeteringTTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Metering methodMatrix
Frame size 
(pixels) and 
frame rateNTSC•
1,920 × 1,080 ( 24p); 24 ( 23.976) fps
• 1,280 × 720 ( 24p); 24 ( 23.976) fps •
1,280 × 720 ( 30p); 30 ( 29.97) fps
• 640 × 424 ( 30p); 30 ( 29.97) fps
PAL •
1,920 × 1,080 ( 24p); 24 ( 23.976) fps
• 1,280 × 720 ( 24p); 24 ( 23.976) fps •
1,280 × 720 ( 25p); 25 fps
• 640 × 424 ( 25p); 25 fps
Choice of normal and high quality available.
Maximum length Approx. 20 minutes
File formatMOV
Video compressionH.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording formatLinear PCM
Audio recording deviceBuilt-in monaural or external ster eo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
Monitor
Monitor7.5-cm/3-in., 921k-dot (VGA), low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with 
170 ° viewing angle, 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
Playback
PlaybackFull-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with 
playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, highlights, histogram 
display, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 characters)
Interface
USBHi-Speed USB
Video outputNTSC, PAL; images can be displayed on external device while camera 
monitor is on
HDMI outputType C mini-pin HDMI connector; ca mera monitor turns off when HDMI 
cable is connected
Accessory terminal Remote cord : MC-DC2 (available separately)
GPS unit : GP-1 (available separately)
Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)
Supported languages
Supported languagesArabic, Chinese (Simplified and Trad itional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, 
English, Finnish, French, German, Indo nesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, 
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• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at an ambient 
temperature of 20 °C (68 °F).
• Nikon reserves the right to change  the specifications of the hardware and software described in this 
manual at any time and without prior notice.
 Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result 
from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Power source
Battery One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL15 battery
Battery packOptional MB-D11 multi-power battery pack with one rechargeable 
Nikon EN-EL15 Li-ion battery or six AA alkaline, NiMH, or lithium 
batteries
AC adapterEH-5a AC adapter; requires EP-5B power connector (available separately)
Tripod socket
Tripod socket1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions/weight
Dimensions (W × H × D)Approx. 132 ×  105 ×  77 mm (5.2 × 4.1 × 3 in.)
WeightApprox. 690 g (1 lb. 8.3 oz.; camera body only); approx. 780 g (1 lb. 
11.5 oz.) with battery and memory card but without body cap
Operating environment
Temperature0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
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Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this 
manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will  not be held liable for damages that may result from 
any mistakes that this manual may contain.
MH-25 battery charger
Rated input 
(in North America) AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 0.2 A
Rated input
(in other regions)AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.23–0.12 A
Rated output
DC 8.4 V/1.2 A
Supported batteriesNikon rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL15
Charging timeApprox. 2 hours 35 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) 
when no charge remains
Operating temperature0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D)Approx. 82.5 × 28 × 65 mm (3.2 × 1.1 × 2.6 in.), excluding projections
Length of power cableApprox. 1.8 m (6 ft.)
WeightApprox. 110 g (3.9 oz.), excluding po wer cable and AC wall adapter
EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery
TypeRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacity7.0 V/1900 mAh
Dimensions (W × H × D)Approx. 40 × 56 × 20.5 mm (1.6 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.)
WeightApprox. 88 g (3.1 oz.), excluding terminal cover
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105 mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR lens
TypeType G AF-S DX NIKKOR zoom lens with built-in CPU and F mount for use 
exclusively with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras 
Focal length18–105 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6
Lens construction15 elements in 11 groups ( including 1 aspherical element and 1 ED glass element )
Angle of view76 ° – 15 ° 20´
Focal length scaleGraduated in millimeters ( 18, 24, 35, 50, 70, 105)
Distance information Output to camera
ZoomManual zoom using independent zoom ring
FocusingNikon Internal  Focusing (IF) system with autofocus controlled by Silent 
Wave Motor; manual focus supported when A-M switch is set to  A or  M.
 
Focus can be adjusted by rotating lens focus ring while focus is locked in 
single-servo autofocus.
 Do not use focus ring while camera is focusing.
Vibration reduction Lens-shift method using  voice  coil  motors ( VCMs)
Minimum focus distance 0.45 m (1.5 ft.) from focal plane mark ( 0100) at all zoom positions
Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening )
DiaphragmFully automatic
Aperture range•18 mm focal length : f/3.5–22 •105 mm focal length : f/5.6–38
Metering Full aperture
Filter-attachment size67 mm (P=0.75 mm )
Dimensions Approx. 76 mm diameter × 89 mm/3.0 × 3.5 in. ( distance from camera lens-mount 
flange )
Weight Approx. 420 g (14.8 oz.) 
						

							
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❚❚The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105 mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105 mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR is for use exclusively with Nikon DX 
format digital cameras.
 Superior optical performance and image rendering are 
ensured by the use of aspherical lens elements and elements made using extra-low 
dispersion (ED) glass to correct chromatic aberration.
 A rounded aperture produces 
soft, esthetically-pleasing blurring of point light sources in out-of-focus areas of the 
image ( bokeh).
 If the camera is equipped with an AF-ON button, vibration reduction 
will not be activated when  the AF-ON button is pressed.
AUsing the Built-in Flash
When using the built-in flash, be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0.6 m (2 ft.) and 
remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens 
obscures the built-in flash).
CameraZoom positionMinimum distance without vignetting
D5000, D3100, D3000 18 mm 2.5 m / 8 ft. 2 in.
24 mm 1.0 m / 3 ft. 3 in.
D700, D7000, D300 series,  D200, D100, D80 All No vignetting at any focus distance
D90, D70 series 18 mm 1.5 m / 4 ft. 11 in.
24 mm No vignetting at any focus distance
D50 18 mm 1.0 m / 3 ft. 3 in.
24 mm No vignetting at any focus distance
D60, D40 series 18 mm 2.5 m / 8 ft. 2 in.
24 mm 1.0 m / 3 ft. 3 in.
35 mm No vignetting at any focus distance
Because the built-in flash units for the D100 an d D70 can only cover the angle of view of a 
lens with a focal of 20 mm or more; vignetti ng will occur at a focal length of 18 mm.
DLens Care
• Keep the CPU contacts clean.
• Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces.
 To remove smudges and 
fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol  or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth 
or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking 
care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers.
• Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
• The lens hood or NC filters can be used to protect the front lens element.
• Attach the front and rear caps before placing the lens in its flexible pouch.
• When a lens hood is attached, do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the 
hood.
• If the lens will not be used for an extended pe riod, store it in a cool, dry location to prevent 
mold and rust.
 Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.
• Keep the lens dry.
 Rusting of the internal mechanis m can cause irreparable damage.
• Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from 
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ASupplied Accessories
• 67 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-67
• Rear Lens Cap
• Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1018
• Bayonet Hood HB-32 (attaches as shown at 
right)
AOptional Accessories
• 67 mm screw-on filters
• Rear Lens Cap LF-1 or Rear Lens Cap LF-4
AA Note on Wide-Angle Lenses
Autofocus may not provide the desired results with wide– and super-wide–angle lenses in 
the following situations:
1 The subject does not fill the focus point. If the subject does not fill the focus point, the camera
may focus on the background and the subject may be
out of focus.
Example: A far-off portrait subject at 
some distance from the  background
2 The subject contains many fine details. The camera may have difficulty focusing on subjects
that contain many fine details or that are lacking in
contrast.
Example: A field of flowers
In these cases, use manual focus, or use  focus lock to focus on another subject at 
the same distance and then recompose the photograph.
 For more information, see 
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❚❚Supported Standards
• DCF Version 2.0 : The Design Rule for Camera File  Systems (DCF) is a standard widely 
used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes 
of camera. 
• DPOF : Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows 
pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. 
• Exif version 2.3 : The D7000 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital 
Still Cameras) version 2.3, a standard  in which information stored with 
photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output 
on Exif-compliant printers. 
• PictBridge : A standard developed through cooper ation with the digital camera and 
printer industries, allowing photographs to  be output directly to a printer without 
first transferring them to a computer.
• HDMI : H igh- Definition  Multimedia  Interface is a standard for multimedia interfaces 
used in consumer electronics and AV devic es capable of transmitting audiovisual 
data and control signals to HDMI-compliant devices via a single cable connection.
Trademark Information
Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered tr ademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States 
and/or other countries.
 Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered 
trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Cor poration in the United States and/or other 
countries.
 PictBridge is a trademark. The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of the 
SD-3C, LLC.
 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
 All other trade names mentioned in this manual 
or the other documentation provided with your  Nikon product are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective holders. 
						

							
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Approved Memory Cards
The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D7000. 
Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording. 
Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used.
Other cards have not been tested.
 For more details on the above cards, please 
contact the manufacturer.
SD memory cardsSDHC memory cards2SDXC memory cards3
SanDisk
1GB, 2GB
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4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB
Toshiba4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
Panasonic 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 48 GB, 64 GB
Lexar Media 4GB, 8GB
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Platinum II4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
Professional4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
1 Check that any card readers or other devices with  which the card will be used support 2 GB cards.
2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are  SDHC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-I. 
3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are  SDXC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-I.  
						

							
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Memory Card Capacity
The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on 
a 8 GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC card at different image quality and size settings.
1 All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded.
2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. Drops if  Optimal 
quality  is selected for  JPEG compression  or long exposure noise reduction is on.
3 Figures assume  JPEG compression  is set to Size priority .
 Selecting Optimal quality  increases the file 
size of JPEG images; number of images and buffer capacity drop accordingly.
Image qualityImage sizeFile size1No. of images1Buffer capacity2
NEF (RAW ), Lossless  compressed, 12-bit — 15.5 MB 291 11
NEF (RAW ), Lossless  compressed, 14-bit — 19.4 MB 223 10
NEF (RAW ), Compressed, 12-bit — 13.6 MB 398 15
NEF (RAW ), Compressed, 14-bit — 16.7 MB 330 12
JPEG fine
3L7.8MB 813 31
M 4.4 MB 1400 100 S 2.0 MB 3100 100
JPEG normal
3L 3.9 MB 1600 100
M 2.2 MB 2800 100 S 1.0 MB 6000 100
JPEG basic
3L 2.0 MB 3100 100
M 1.1 MB 5500 100 S 0.5 MB 11000 100
Ad7—Max. Continuous Release ( 0217)
The maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst can be set to any 
amount between 1 and 100.