Nikon Digital Camera Blog

By Leonard Goh

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Nikon was originally known as Nippon Kogaku K.K. in 1917, and was the result of the merging of two industrial companies. It was initially known for its optical products, especially lenses, but work was put to a halt when World War II broke out. In 1948, its first camera, the Nikon I, was conceived. Following the success of this model, Nikon was set on track to become a dominant presence in the imaging industry.

Fast forward to 1997 when its first compact digital camera, the Coolpix 100, was announced. With just a 0.33-megapixel sensor and 1MB of internal memory then, the Coolpix has evolved to become what it is today. Although it embraces new technologies, we feel Nikon hasn’t lost the essence of photography, which is to capture the moment, and that is what its shooters do.

The Coolpix 100 was the first compact digital camera produced by Nikon.

For the Japanese company, the Coolpix brand aims to be the epitome of quality, intelligence, style and integrity to photography. With imaging technology advancing constantly, the company told us that it will listen to consumers’ needs and build “smarter, sexier” point-and-shoots equipped with intuitive functions and unique designs.

If you’ve set your eyes on a Nikon Coolpix point-and-shoot but aren’t quite sure which one is suitable for you, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide for its lineup.

Which Nikon cameras is best for you? It is actually depending on the way you use it, if you will use it as a daily use it is suggested to use Nikon Coolpix, but if you would use as a professional Nikon SLR is the best one. Here are my summary what people talk about Nikon cameras.

Nikon Cameras – What Are the Best?

Executive summary about Nikon Cameras by Ian Pannington

Nikon digital cameras are well known everywhere. The company started small in but it’s dreamed big philosophy reflects in their products. Nikon has come a long way with a unique history.Nikon came into the camera world quite recently. Establishing soon after the end of the World War II with the launching of the Nikon I in the year 1948, they built on the technology with introduction of the Nikon M, which was introduced in 1949 This camera easily was considered one of the best cameras available as at the time.

Nikon F single lens reflex (SLR) camera was launched in 1959.

Nikon Digital Camera Suggestions Nobody’s Heard Of

Nikon digital camera suggestions might include a SLR digital camera or a compact point and shoot camera. The Nikon D3digital SLR camera is a nice little camera for the professional photographer. If you just need a camera for every day use, you might find the Coolpix digital cameras suited for your needs.

The Nikon digital camera suggestions for the Coolpix digital cameras include the P1500 and the S700. The Coolpix S10 digital camera is unique with a movable viewing screen. This camera has 6 megapixels with ten times optical zoom and four times digital zoom. The camera has 8.1 megapixels with four times digital zoom and three times optical zoom.

Top 3 Recommended Lenses For Your New Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera

These are 3 lenses for your Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera recommended by David Chin:

1. Nikon Lens #1 – The Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF lens. You can buy $400 lenses which give marginally sharper pictures, but the 50mm f/1.8 lens has the highest sharpness / dollar-spent ratio in the industry.
2. Nikon Lens #2 – The Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom lens. Yes, this is a zoom lens, unlike the 50mm f/1.8 mentioned above. Meaning you can take big-group shots in tight locations and include everybody into the picture, and it also allows you to go to 70mm for relatively tight portrait shots. Before the availability of Lens #3 that I’m about to mention, this glass was a firm favourite among many casual photographers who shoot travel and vacation images.
3. Nikon Lens #3 – The Nikkor 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6g IF-ED AF-S DX VR.This lens is so hot. You’ll appreciate how useful the VR is if you’re in a museum that doesn’t allow you to use flash and tripods – the new version of the VR technology Nikon made available on this lens allows you to eliminate handshake at ever slower shutter speeds which beats out the VR capability in more expensive, but older lenses. $750 is all you need to own this lens which you can take 90% of your shots with.

Knowing Which Digital SLR Camera Lens is Right for You?

Before you buy lens for your Digital Camera you should understand different group of digital camera lens, These are groups of digital camera lens based on Scott Karcich’s article:

Focal Length

On a digital SLR camera the focal length of the lenses measures the distance between the lens and the image sensor, measured in millimeters. Lenses can be classified into subgroups like prime, macro, wide angle, normal, telephoto, and zoom lenses.

Prime Lenses:

Prime lenses are fixed focal length lenses like a 50mm 1.4f lens. Traditionally prime lenses are sharper and faster then zoom lenses.

Macro Lenses:

Examples of macro lenses are 50mm and 100mm macros. These lenses are also great for selective focus types of photos.

Wide-angle Lenses:

Wide-angle lenses are your broad stroke brushes; these types of lenses have short focal lengths. With high quality wide angles lenses like Canon L series lenses address this convergence issue well. Examples of wide-angle lenses are 15MM, 17mm, 24mm and 28mm lenses.

Normal Lenses:

If you buy just one lens try and buy the fastest normal lenses you can like a 50mm 1.4f lenses. Some examples of normal lenses are 35mm; 50mm, 65mm and some consider a 80mm a normal lens.

Telephoto Lenses:

Lenses with long focal lengths 100mm and higher are called telephoto lenses. Telephoto lenses also give your subjects a graphic look and flatten out your subject. These lenses are my short stroke brushes.

Zoom Lenses:

Zoom lenses are special because they can be very versatile. In my bag I carry a 17mm to 35mm my wide-angle broad brush, 24mm to 70mm my medium brush, and a 80mm to 200mm my short brush. When shopping for a zoom lenses check out the f-stop range rating. Zoom lenses can give you flexibility and versatility all in one lenses.

Understanding what these different groups of lenses can do will help you make more informed decisions on what lenses to purchase and what to put in your camera bag.

Another topics : Nikon Coolpix Digital Camera

Here are Nikon digital camera accessories that you should have with your Nikon Digital Camera:

1. Nikon – Accessory Kit D50/D50/D200, For use with Nikon digital SLR cameras D50, D70, D80, D90, D200, D300 and D700; EN-EL3e battery; carrying case; photography guide
2. Nikon – Replacement Lithium-Ion Battery for Select Nikon Digital SLR Cameras EN-EL9, Compatible with Nikon digital SLR camera models D40 and D60; rechargeable; 7.4V; 1000 mAh; up to 470 images per charge
3. Nikon – Wireless Print Adapter for Nikon Coolpix PD-10, For Nikon Coolpix P1 and P2 digital cameras; print wirelessly to your PictBridge printer without a computer
4. Additional Storage, you can buy Sandisk 4GB Standard SDHC Card

These accessories is also important sometimes:

1. Nikon – 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF Zoom-Nikkor Lens 1996NAS 5x zoom ratio; 3 ED glass elements; 2 Vibration Reduction modes; built-in A/M focus switch; tripod mount
2. Nikon – 80-200mm f/2.8 ED AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens 1986, Compatible with most Nikon digital and film SLR cameras; 3x zoom; 1:7.1 maximum reproduction ratio (macro)
3. Nikon – 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom Lens 2159, For Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras; Super Integrated Coating; 2 ED glass elements; 3 aspherical lenses
4. Nikon – 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR AF-S Zoom-Nikkor Lens 2145NCP Silent Wave Motor lens drive; 2 ED glass elements; Vibration Reduction operation; Internal Focus design
5. Nikon – 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Telephoto Lens 2161, Compatible with most Nikon F-Mount digital SLR and film SLR cameras; 17 elements in 12 groups with 2 ED glass elements; f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture; 4.3x zoom
6. Nikon – Speedlight External Flash SB-600, Compatible with Nikon D70 and D2H digital SLR cameras; supports Nikon Creative Lighting System
7. Nikon – Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom Lens 2156, Compatible with Nikon DX format SLR digital cameras; 3.1′ minimum focusing distance; compact, lightweight design
8. Nikon – Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AF Lens 2137, Compatible with Nikon SLR cameras; compact design; 50mm focal length
9. Nikon – 2x Teleconverter Lens TC-E2, Compatible with Nikon Coolpix digital cameras 885, 995, 5000; 8° 10′ angle of view; 2x magnification; 304mm-equivalent combined focal length 149.99.

Nikon D200 Digital SLR Camera

Executive summary about Nikon D200 by Pooja Lapasia

Nikon D200 will definitely impress many photography enthusiasts with its picture quality and performance and design, the size of Nikon D200 camera is midsize. The weight of Nikon D200 camera is 830g.

Nikon has kept the controls of Nikon D200 Digital SLR Camera very simple.

Nikon D200 Digital SLR Camera boasts of a 10.2 mega pixel sensor resolution. Its LCD screen is 2.5 inch wide. Nikon D200 camera also has an aperture coupling ring. This coupling ring allows auto exposure functions in manual exposure metering. The clarity of images is wonderful.

Nikon D200 Digital SLR Camera is perfect for professionals as well as amateurs.

Nikon D200 Review

Executive summary review of Nikon D200 by Thom Hogan

Better-than-35mm resolution? Check. Better metering, AF, and white balance? Check. Improved handling? Check. More pro features? Check. If you shoot all-automatic and only JPEG, I’d intensify my statement: buy a D50 instead. Second, we have the D2x wannabees: serious shooters who really want a D2x but either can’t afford one or don’t want to pay so much extra for what appears to be a few added features. There’s an intangible quality to the D2x images that I’m not able to reproduce with my D200. At ISO 100 the D2x image looks “less digital” and has higher acuity. Then there’s the AF system and viewfinder: the D2x wins both those areas hands down, at least if you take the time to master the two AF systems. Battery life also factors in: I shoot for days without changing batteries with my D2x, but hours with my D200. The one shining gem in the D200′s pocket: the built-in flash, which works wonderfully for wireless flash control, where you’d need to carry another full flash unit (or an SU-800) with the D2x.

The money you save from having to buy another D2x body for backup is enough to buy another good quality lens.

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