Nikon SLR Cameras

Nikon D7000 AF problem?

Wave Master!
Wave Master!

Have they sorted out the hit and miss AF system on the Nikon D7000 yet? Just wondering.

fhotoace
fhotoace

I have used the D7000 and have found NO AF problem

A colleague loaned his to me when he needed to borrow one of my other cameras. While I had it, I used it as a second cameras when shooting a WNBA game.

In fact the D7000 focused quicker than my Nikon D300 when using the same lenses.

To assume that "they", Nikon need to sort out a AF problem that is most assuredly based upon the operators inexperience is not going to help you sort out any auto-focus issues you may be having.

If your D7000 is having issues, then it needs to be returned for warranty service, but this AF issue you mention is NOT a problem in the camera design itself, but either something that got past the quality control people or is based upon the operator needing to refine their skills using the camera

Crim Liar
Crim Liar

I'm not a Nikon shooter, but most "AF problems" tend to be down to the user rather than the camera. You have to understand wha AF systems are capable of, and how best to use them (and when not to use them at all).

Martin
Martin

If you leave it on 39 point AF it will focus on the nearest of the AF points. Some people wrongly interpreted that as "hit and miss".It was merely their lack of understanding of how the AF system works. Switch to single point AF if you can't understand the 39 point system.

Sound Labs
Sound Labs

The Nikon D7000 has not been known to have a widespread AF problem. Most issues that users complain about in this case, are simply user error. Use single AF point instead of all points.