Also I find the size a little on the bulky side to carry in my pack. I still do, but wish I have something lighter.
I suggest that you look at the D7200. Every newer generation DSLR has improved features and I know the D7200 has better focusing and high ISO (low light) performance.
While I do not have any Canon experience, I know that between Canon & Nikon in the DSLR market, they are about 85% of what is sold.
For Nikon gear, I have bought a LOT used on Nikonians.org. I have used that site for over 10 years and have spend thousands. It is not an auction site, people list ads in the Forums of "I want to sell". Email the seller & negotiate. I even bought my D7000 there, new & unused with original cellophane on it for a below market price.
In the Forums, there are specific sections for families of cameras, like the D7000's. People post and respond to specific questions. You may find that of interest & use. There are also forums for lenses, both Nikon & aftermarket.
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My next purchase is going to be a Fisheys lens, 10mm.
This post is current on Nikonians: "danielgranthart Gold Member Nikonian since 18th Dec 2014 Tue 24-Nov-15 03:18 PM Just got this today in my D7200 kit, I took 2 test shots to make sure it worked ok and its brand new otherwise. Price of $275 includes shipping and pp fees."
Then there's this one for a Sigma 8-16 mm f4.5-5.6: "dkirk335 Silver Member Nikonian since 06th Apr 2013 Sat 21-Nov-15 10:50 PM Lens in great working condition, no marks on the glass, slight wear on edge of hood. $450 or best offer."
Camera bodies come up now & again. Whenever a new model comes out, the older model of that series appear like rats from a sinking ship! Great deals can be had on equipment in excellent condition & lots of useful life left.
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