Nikon’s D7000 features a 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor, 6 fps continuous shooting and  Full 1080p HD Movies with full time autofocus.

Nikon D7000 key features:

• High Resolution 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor
• 3 Inch, 921,000-dot Super-Density LCD Monitor with 170 degree viewing delivers bright, crisp image playback, and precise Live View and Movie shooting
• High Speed 6 frames per second continuous shooting up to 100 shots
• 2,016-pixel RGB (3D Color Matrix) sensor delivers more accurate control of light metering and optimizes the Scene Recognition System for exposure, white balance, focus tracking and iTTL flash control
• Pentaprism Optical Viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.94x magnification
• Full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus and external stereo microphone jack to record cinematic-quality movies up to 20 minutes
• ISO range from 100 to 6400 expandable to 25,600 (Hi2)
• Customizable 39 point AF System includes nine center cross-type sensors that operate with every AF NIKKOR lens
• Magnesium-alloy top and rear covers, superior weather and dust seals and a 150,000 cycle-rated shutter system providing reliable operation

Nikon D7000 reviews:

Nikon D7000 hands-on preview at dpreview

Nikon D7000 preview at Imaging resource

Best lenses for Nikon D7000

For the most affordable lenses: Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR and telephoto lens Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lens ($216.87 at amazon). Both lenses are light, sharp lenses with very useful VR (vibration reduction). If you prefer one lens, Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens is a very popular lens. More on the best Nikon lenses: Best Nikon lenses

Nikon D7000 accessories:

Digital SLR accessories cost a lot! To save your money, I listed the links to the best prices of accessories. The most essential accessories are

• An extra battery

Nikon EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

• MB-D11Multi Power Battery pack

• External flash:

Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash

• Digital SLR bags:

Nikon CF-DC3 Soft Case. Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack  is a very good back pack

A good shoulder bag: Lowepro Rezo 170AW camera bag.

• SD cards: you need at least two 8G to 16G cards. Read the best SD cards.