» Nikon D60 review
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 If you've ever seen the Nikon D40 (introduced in November 2006) or the Nikon D40x (March 2007), a glance at the D60 may remind you of a Talking Heads song – the size, shape, and overall design are same as it ever was, same as it ever was. Under the hood, though, there are significant improvements, including a a more powerful processor, a kit lens incorporating image-stabilizing VR technology, enhanced in-camera editing, and a two-stage dust reduction system. That said, the new camera inherits some shortcomings from its predecessors, including incompatibility with many existing Nikon lenses and a very small size and shape that's great for portability but clumsy for a manly man's grip (presumably brand spokesperson Ashton Kutcher has delicate hands). The D60 replaces the D40x in Nikon's product lineup, while the D40, a 6.1-megapixel model at $500, remains as the company's lowest-priced digital SLR. The D60 is sold only as a package with the camera body and a 3x zoom AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens, at $750 complete; unlike most SLRs, you can't buy the body on its own. Read the whole review here. You can buy the camera here
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» Nikon Coolpix P60 review
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Although it shares the same 1/2.5-inch 8.1-megapixel CCD sensor, and does look superficially similar to the P50, the CoolPix P60 is a very different camera, and in many ways is much better for it. For a start, while the plastic body is still quite square and functional, it is 8mm thinner and slightly less tall and is generally much more attractively proportioned than the rather ungainly P50. It still has a large rubber-coated handgrip accommodating the pair of AA batteries that provide the camera with power, but it is less angular and even more comfortable to hold. It still has the same uncluttered control layout, with a large mode dial on the top and a rocker-switch zoom control on the back, and a simple arrangement of three buttons around a large D-pad. It is a very easy camera to operate and generally pleasant to handle. Read the whole review here. You can buy the camera here
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» Sony Alpha A350 Compared to Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Side By Side
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At this year's annual Photo Marketing Association (PMA) trade show, held in Las Vegas, Nevada from Jan 31st to Feb 2nd, a number of new digital SLR cameras were introduced incorporating the latest advanced technologies for 2008.
Canon and Sony among others were busy at the event spreading the word that their new camera models feature today's "must have" digital SLR technologies, including; higher resolution sensors, larger LCD screens, advanced Live View modes, expanded dynamic range options, updated image stabilization technologies, in-camera sensor cleaning mechanisms and more.
One of the cameras to stand out from the crowd and getting a fair amount of attention is Sony's first mid range digital SLR, the 14.2MP Sony Alpha A350 with unique Quick AF Live View.
The Sony Alpha A350 features "new technologies that makes picture taking faster, easier, and more familiar for first-time DSLR users." according to the Sony press release. Read the whole article here. You can buy the Nikon D80 here and the Sony A350 here | |
» Nikon confirms D3 firmware v1.10 problems
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On April 15, 2008, an announcement was made on the Nikon website that the Ver. 1.10 firmware update for the D3 digital-SLR camera was available for download. However, it has been confirmed that when the following settings are applied with the updated firmware, image data may, in some rare cases, be corrupted. Therefore, we have terminated the firmware update download. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this issue may have caused. Read the whole article here. You can buy the camera here
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» Nikon D300 review
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 The 12.3-megapixel Nikon D300 updates the older D200 with more resolution on a new CMOS sensor that promises improved noise control. The D300 is the first DSLR in Nikon’s line to include dust reduction, and sits between the $999 D80 and the $3,499 D2Hs. It has an awesome 3-inch live view LCD screen, as does the pro model D3, with some of the best resolution on the market - 921,000 pixels. Overall, the D300 is an excellent camera for the serious or semi-pro photographer who doesn't mind getting involved in the minutae of photography. Point and shoot users won't want to need the features it offers, but it's a excellent camera for the serious (and well-heeled) shooter. Read the whole review here. You can buy the camera here
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» 24.4 megapixel Nikon D3X DSLR in the works?
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Some entirely too ingenious hackers have found a reference to the rumored D3X deep within the bowels of Nikon's D3 firmware. The reference includes a list of resolutions available to the upcoming shooter, and it's apparently set to max out at a potentially Higgs Boson-inducing 24.4 megapixels. Word has it that this sensor is likely a variant of the megapixel monster behind Sony's upcoming A900, but since this is all being extrapolated from a few numbers hidden in some firmware, we're going to try not to get too ahead of ourselves at this point. via engadget.com
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» Nikon unveils COOLPIX S52c/S52 cameras
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 TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX S52c and S52. The COOLPIX S52c and S52 offer high-quality wave-surface design and allow users to explore new experiences in digital photography. Built on a custom application of Nikon's innovative EXPEED digital image processing concept and incorporating the precision optics of a NIKKOR lens, the COOLPIX S52c and S52 realize optimum performance and maximum image quality.
A powerful 9.0 effective megapixel image capability ensures sharp resolution for outstanding photos. Equipped with a high-performance digital image processing engine and a built-in “right-angle” optical lens shift VR (Vibration Reduction) 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens, the compact COOLPIX S52c and S52 realize clarity and vivid color. High sensitivity up to ISO 3200 allows for flexibility when shooting fast moving subjects and in low light conditions. Read the whole article inside
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» NEW Digital Compact Camera Nikon COOLPIX P80 with 18x zoom
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TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX P80, a new high-performance model tooled to satisfy camera enthusiasts. Built on a custom application of Nikon's innovative EXPEED digital image processing concept and incorporating the precision optics of a NIKKOR lens, the COOLPIX P80 offers extended reach and advanced shooting functions for satisfying performance in a wide variety of shooting scenes. Read the whole article inside
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» Nikon D60 review
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The D60 is the third incarnation of Nikon's compact, user-friendly entry-level SLR line that started back in 2006 with the D40 (which replaced the first Nikon 'starter' model, the D50). The original D40 was a hugely important camera for Nikon and can be given a lot of the credit for the resurgence in Nikon's fortunes at the volume end of the SLR market (which had been totally dominated by Canon since the launch of the EOS 300D / Digital Rebel). The D40's success (which continued long after the D40X made its swift appearance only 6 months later) isn't hard to explain; it was keenly priced, nicely designed and built and capable of excellent results. It was also a camera that proved cameras do not sell on megapixels alone (even at launch its 6MP resolution was far from 'class leading'). Read the whole review here. You can buy the camera here
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» Nikon D3 LCD Hoodcap
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 The Nikon D3 LCD Hoodcap from Hoodman is a new, optically clear protective LCD cap for the Nikon D3. It is completely clear and can be left on the screen at all times. The Nikon D3 LCD Hoodcap has a scratch-resistant coating so should stand up to the general wear and tear of everyday use both in and out of a camera bag. The Nikon D3 LCD Hoodcap (H-CAPD3) has an RRP of GBP22.99 including VAT in the UK. Read the whole article here
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» Nikon D300 review
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Just under two years since the D200 Nikon reveals the D300, the range of changes is so significant that it wouldn't be inappropriate to call it a 'compact D3' (less the full-frame sensor of course). From the top there's a new CMOS sensor with twelve megapixels, a new auto-focus sensor with 51-points (15 of which are cross-type sensitive), there's focus tracking by color, scene recognition, Picture Control presets, six frames per second continuous shooting (or eight frames per second with a battery pack), Compact Flash UDMA support, Live View (with contrast detect AF) and the mighty impressive 3.0" 922,000 pixel LCD monitor (oh and HDMI video output). It's an impressive list, the D200 was a fair step up from the D100, the D300 can be seen as just as big a step, certainly more than enough to make the competition sweat. Read the whole review here. You can buy the camera here
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» Photography student posts Nikon D3 torture test videos
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 Joseph Spina has posted several videos on YouTube showing him giving a Nikon D3 a real working over.
In three separate clips, Spina, whose YouTube profile describes him as a photography student in California, is shown scraping a metal key over the D3's rear LCD, dropping the camera from a high height (though the body isn't clearly shown to be a D3 in this case) and - the most bizarre of all - dumping all manner of foods and liquids on it and an attached AF-S Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8G ED.
Follow the links below to view:
via robgalbraith.com Now that you saw how solid D3 is, you can buy it here
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» Nikon Coolpix P50 review
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Few will argue that Nikon's DSLRs are among the most esteemed digital cameras available; however, the prevailing sentiment among photo enthusiasts is that the compact Nikon digicams often pale in comparison to their bigger siblings. All that's about to change with the introduction of the shirt-pocket sized Nikon Coolpix P50 ($160, street), an 8.1-megapixel image-making dynamo.
The Coolpix P50 is nearly the size of Nikon's flagship point-and-shoot, the Coolpix P5100, yet has none of the gizmos, fluff, and confounding extras that get in the way of everyday shooting. There are no WiFi features, complex button schemes to learn or even a hot shoe. What you've got instead with the P50 is a stripped-down hotrod of a camera for the casual snapshooter or budget-minded enthusiast. Read the whole review here. You can buy the camera here
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» Nikon D60 review
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Following on from Nikon's professional models at the end of last year, February saw the arrival of a new entry-level model in the form of the Nikon D60. The 16th DSLR to come from Nikon, the D60 is pitched at newcomers to digital SLRs and sits in the Nikon range between the D40x and D80.
Featuring the same 10.2MP CCD sensor as the D40x, at first glance there doesn't seem much difference between the two, but a close look reveals a host of new technology beneath the bonnet.
Nikon has taken the Expeed processor from the D3 and D300 models and put it at the heart of the D60, promising improved tonality and colour rendition, as well as allowing some post processing features, which we'll talk about later.
Another new addition is the dust reduction system which features the Image Sensor Cleaning System to reduce dust on the sensor via vibrations, along with the new Airflow Control System which passes air from the mirror box to small ducts in the camera base to clear dust away from the sensor. Read the whole review here & you can buy the camera here
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» Nikon D3 Review
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The Nikon D3 digital SLR is Nikon's first ever full-frame camera, offering a 12.1 megapixel, FX format CMOS sensor. The 9fps continuous mode, even when shooting RAW images, should appeal to all the sports photographers out there, supported by Nikon’s next-generation 51-point AF system. The Nikon D3 has an incredibly versatile ISO range of 100-25,800 (yes, ISO 25,800!), new EXPEED image processing engine with 14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image processing, and a high resolution 3 inch LCD screen with 920,000 pixels. Other standout features include Live View with Autofocus, support for the DX-format crop mode, which means that DX lenses can be used with the D3, and HDMI video output for connection to high-definition video systems. All of this and more is housed in an environmentally-sealed magnesium alloy body. With a street price of over GBP3,000 / $5,000, the Nikon D3 certainly doesn't come cheap, but even if you can't afford it, the D3 does give a tantalising glimpse of what the future might hold for Nikon's more affordable DSLR models. Gavin Stoker got to grips with the Nikon D3 to find out if this is the ultimate DSLR - let's just say that he didn't want to send it back... You can read the whole review here and buy the camera here
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» Nikon Coolpix P60 First Impressions Review
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 Nikon unveiled the update to its Performance series, the Coolpix P60, at PMA 2008 in Las Vegas. With a target audience of advanced point-and-shooters, the 8.1-megapixel P60 is the update to the P50 with a longer 5x zoom. The camera keeps the face detection technology and optical image stabilization of its predecessor. The Nikon Coolpix P60 will retail for $229.95 when it ships in March 2008. Read the whole review here
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» Nikon D3 Review
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 You can read the detailed spec sheet in forensic detail if you like, but the short version is if you think there's a DSLR feature worth having, the Nikon D3 has it (with a couple of key exceptions). Live View for example; digital compact cameras have had it since for as long as there have been digital compact cameras. Even bridge cameras have Live View... but the technology is hard to implement on a DSLR because of the mirror box inherent to the design. The Nikon D3, however, incorporates Live View. This isn't a new feature on DSLR - Olympus and Fuji got there first and it's now the 'must have' feature on most new DSLRs. However, it's generally only useful on a tripod, because it often disables focusing modes. Read the whole review here
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» Nikon D60 Sample Images
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We have had the opportunity to briefly test the Nikon D60 with the new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Vibration Reduction (VR) kit lens. We have published a few sample images taken with a Nikon D60 (Firmware A 1:00, B 1:00) under a range of ISO sensitivity settings and exploring some of the available options on the camera.
Featuring the identical overall body design to the Nikon D40x, the controls and menus on the Nikon D60 are equally well laid out and easily accessible making for user friendly operation.
In most situations the Nikon D60 can be left in automatic / default modes with confidence. Ideal for more novice users. For those that desire more creative control the Nikon D60 offers custom options for setting exposure, image processing and autofocus modes. The Nikon D60 Retouch Menu is also a handy feature that allows for some convenient quick edits in camera (same as the Nikon D40X and D80, although now includes option for in-camera NEF / RAW conversion and adjustments). Read the whole article & see sample pictures here. You can preorder the D60 here
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» Hands-on with the Nikon D60 DSLR
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It seems like big boys Nikon and Canon DSLRs have been slugging it out since, well, before the "D" was even a thought. This year, it's a fight over the entry-level end of the DSLR market with the Nikon's D60 facing off against Canon's EOS Rebel XSi. On paper at least, Nikon's offering is little changed from from the D40x: 10.2-megapixel CCD, 3-fps shooting, sensor dust reduction, and of course, Eye-Fi enhancements. Of course, the real tale is in the images, so we'll hold judgement until we see the results of the EXPEED image processing concept. via engadget.com
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» Nikon announces Coolpix L18 & Coolpix L16
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Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX L16 and L18, quality compact digital cameras that combine high performance with operating ease. The COOLPIX L18 and L16 offer simple operation for beautiful photographs and are equipped with Nikon’s innovative EXPEED digital image processing concept and a NIKKOR lens.
Intuitive operation ensures error-free command over the performance features of the COOLPIX L18 and L16. Dedicated buttons on the top of the body make it easy to switch between shooting and playback modes. The large 3.0-inch (L18) and 2.8-inch (L16) LCD monitors offer a bright image that is a pleasure to view, even outdoors. And the body itself assures a solid grip with a balance of flowing surfaces contrasted by sharp edge lines. Read the whole article inside
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