I debated for a long time on whether or not I should upgrade because I wasn't sure the cost of a new body would change the way I shoot much; boy was I wrong! I've been doing weddings and bridals for about 5 yrs and loved my d80, it did everything I needed, so I thought. After spending countless hours online comparing advantages and cost versus the D80, D300 and d7000 and the d700, I finally took the plunge and got the D7000 (I also do events and wanted the Hi ISO). This camera is so much more than Higher ISO! It is.....Fast. For lack of a better word, Fast means everything happens so fast it makes shooting more intuitive. The higher ISO has changed the way I shoot because I can turn off my sb-800 speedlight and just use natural light. In the past, i wouldn't dream of attempting some indoor or evening shots without a flash and umbrella or other diffuser. But now, low-light images are no longer a "risky" shot and they turn out beautiful every time. (Yes, I use good glass, from f/1.4 to 1.8 in primes and the $$$ lenses, 70-200 Vii 2.8 and 24-70 2.8).
The change in how I shoot was more pronounced than I ever thought. A few reviewers said the advantages were negligible, so i was pessimistic about trading in the d80. After using the d80 as backup in the real world of shooting, i had to sell it because switching back to the d80 is SUCH a drag that it annoyed me, they shoot so differently. (not to knock the d80, it WAS a great camera).
If you are on the fence about the benefits of a DSLR body with fancier insides, just try it and you will feel the difference. I've always put far more into my glass than camera bodies, not buying into the marketing, but the move from D80 to d7000 was worth every single penny.
Ps, i rarely take the time to review anything online, but I hope this helps. Make sure you upgrade the firmware first thing, too.
Review by Alva Byron Clarke IV
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