The D7000 is a mid-class DX-format camera with a compact body loaded with a number of advanced functions. As the D-SLR market expands, D-SLR users are becoming more diverse to include those who demand the ability to capture images with greater definition & image quality, those looking for more advanced shooting functions, & those looking for the ability to record movies with the rich power of expression that is only possible with SLR cameras. The D7000 is a high-quality mid-class D-SLR that responds to user demands with a variety of the latest camera technologies & functions for high-quality, high-definition shooting, all in a durable, high-performance, yet compact body.