DSLR head to head: Nikon D7000 vs Canon EOS 7D Conclusion

I agree with the first response to this review. Having owned a 7D for nearly two years, I had the chance to play with a D7000 recently and Ifound the metering to be more capable when the lenses were more comparable e.g. Sigma f1.4 50mm, Sigma f2.8 17-50mm, and Nikon/Canon f2.8 70-200mm models. Both cameras handle very well but I found the Nikon easier to use, probably because I'm already use to menu system and controls from my wifes D90. Popping on a flashgun on each(Canon 580Mk2 & SB900), the D7000 metering is leagues ahead of the 7D and controls bounce & fill flash with aplomb. Having said that the D90 with an SB900 is better than my 7D too. With a bit of manual tweaking the 7D can just about get there though. I bought the 7D on the basis it would suit my need for rapid continuous shooting. When set to RAW+JPG I could barely tell much difference between the 7D and the 7000 and moments weren't missed. Being an owner of a 7D, although it may have a weather-sealed body, the D7000 still felt better built, more solid. The area around the memory card flap at the back of the 7D doesn't feel firm. Instead, it feels as if it gives in my hand when squeezed firmly. As with such a heavy camera, you do tend to squeeze it more firmly to make sure you have a steady grip, so I know I'm not exerting too much force. The Nikon seems to consistently deliver pictures with less chromatic aberations too, which is great if you're not keen on editing too much. For now, I can't justify changing over to a D7000 because my wife will insist on sharing lenses and I'll get more of the "I told you so", if I turned up with one. However, overall I'm pleased with my 7D. The weather sealing is re-assuring as is the speed on the camera. My wife would say that her D90 is equally capable in the rain, over icy winter, and humid nights too. It hasn't let her down. If I were buying a new camera now, it would be a difficult choice between the 7D and D7000. Much as though I'd like to say the 7D is so much better, I really can't. If I have to be honest, unless absolute continuous speed under good daylight conditions was the deal-breaker the D7000 is the better all-rounder. The D7000 may over expose from time to time, but this can be easily compensated.

Yap! The lenses make a diference... Poor review..