** Inspired performance in a size that keeps you shooting** ** Newly developed Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor** Approx. 16.2 effective megapixels. Newly developed Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor realizes stunning image details & a wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 6400. ** Magnesium alloy employed for the body/ Superior weather-resistant & anti-dust capabilities** Light & durable magnesium alloy used for top & rear covers. Connected parts & various points are securely sealed, achieving high weather-resistant & dust-prevention performance. **AF system featuring high-density 39 focus points** Incorporates Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with 39 focus points. 9 cross-type sensors cover the most frequently used center area. ** Scene Recognition System utilizing 2, 016-pixel RGB sensor & image sensor** Scene Recognition System precisely reads the situation of the subject before shooting & delivers highly accurate auto control. It utilizes a newly developed 2, 016-pixel RGB sensor to analyze brightness & color information of a scene & applies this to autofocus, auto exposure, i-TTL flash control & auto white balance for accurate control. Also, the D7000 detects up to 35 human faces utilizing image sensor when using face-priority AF during Live View & movie recording, & playback zoom of peoples faces of still images. ** Auto white balance** The D7000s intelligent auto white balance algorithm renders white as truly white even when shot under a wide range of light sources, including mercury vapor light. The D7000 analyzes color & brightness information of the scene before shooting utilizing Scene Recognition System, & detects the light source highly accurately by referencing its massive collection of in-camera shooting data. The D7000 also carries another auto white balance mode that maintains warm lighting ambience when you shoot under incandescent light. ** Viewfinder employing glass penta