Selecting a Nikon DSLR camera can be a confusing decision. Some of the current entry level Nikon Digital Cameras do have some basic limitations. Below we will consider some of the important consideration in your selection process. Camera Price These DSLR cameras listed in price order from low to high, is as follows, D3000, D3100,… Continue reading Selecting Digital Nikon Cameras, D3000, D3100, D5100, D7000, D300s, D700, D3s and D3x
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Nikon Portrait Lens Review
There are several types of portrait or people photography which may range from close up head shots to full body shots and groups of people, this will require a range of lenses from longish telephoto lenses, ranging through to wide angle lenses. So what is the best nikon lens for portrait photography? We will discuss this… Continue reading Nikon Portrait Lens Review
Nikon Normal Lens Reviews
Here I will review some of the normal focal length Nikon Lenses. You may ask what is normal in photography, well by normal I am meaning a lens which gives a viewing angle similar to what we see with the human eye. The viewing angle of the human eye is around 45 degrees. There… Continue reading Nikon Normal Lens Reviews
Nikon VR Lenses
What is VR in Nikon lenses and what is all the hype about it. Well VR stands for Vibration Reduction and it reduces the effect of any camera and lens vibration. How does it Work? The Nikon VR System works by adjusting elements within the lens to compensate for camera shake of the lens and… Continue reading Nikon VR Lenses
Travelling Photography – Nikon Lens Reviews for Travellers
When travelling, the secret for an enjoyable trip is to travel light but also to have enough equipment to satisfy your photographic needs to achieve high image quality. Your needs may vary from wide angle lenses for landscapes to super telephoto lenses for distant birds and animals. For travelling the Nikon range of DX cameras… Continue reading Travelling Photography – Nikon Lens Reviews for Travellers
Nikon Fisheye Lens Reviews
Where you have a wide landscape it is sometimes nice to have a fisheye lens to capture the scene. However the lens you use will depend on weather you use a DX or FX full frame camera. Nikon DX (APS-C) Lenses With the Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G Fisheye Lens Review we have the widest lens for the… Continue reading Nikon Fisheye Lens Reviews
Nikon DSLR Lens Reviews
If you are selecting a lens for your Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera, the selection of a lens will depend on many factors and we will attempt to summarise here some of the issues. We have many lens reviews and summaries on this site, for most of the current Nikon lenses available, see them… Continue reading Nikon DSLR Lens Reviews
Long Lens Techniques For High Image Quality
One of the most difficult things to learn with the super telephoto lenses are the techniques to help get high image quality. By referring to super telephoto lenses I am talking about lenses of 300mm or longer particularly the longer range of lenses. Bear in mind that if you are using expensive super… Continue reading Long Lens Techniques For High Image Quality
Nikon Lens Review of the Ten Best Nikon Lenses
I have been thinking that if I had to choose a new Nikon lens kit, what ten new lenses would go into my bag. This choice is aimed at selecting the best ten lenses for high image quality and the best usefulness. More than ten lenses and my bag would be too heavy! Bear in… Continue reading Nikon Lens Review of the Ten Best Nikon Lenses
Nikon Wide Angle Lens Reviews
I love wide angle lenses for capturing wide expansive landscapes and also for getting a wider view in enclosed spaces such as inside buildings and where you want to catch architectural scenes. We have categorised these wide angle lenses into both DX and FX lenses according to the camera you may be using. Nikon… Continue reading Nikon Wide Angle Lens Reviews
Nikon Macro Lens Reviews
I love taking macro images, there is always something in your garden to photograph. In the above image I was able to capture a spider on its web. Macro or micro lenses are great in that they can be used close up to produce life size images of tiny subjects and they will also… Continue reading Nikon Macro Lens Reviews
Nikon Telephoto Lens Reviews
If you want to capture an image such as the above image of the butcher bird, you will need quite a long telephoto lens as you are limited in how close you can approach the subject without disturbing the subject. In general the Nikon telephoto lenses cam be categorised in several categories as follows.… Continue reading Nikon Telephoto Lens Reviews
Using Nikon Macro Lenses for Nature Photography
Beautiful images can be captured by getting close to nature. The images below have been captured as you would expect, with a Macro (Micro in Nikon terminology) lens. With macro images you can freeze action using electronic flash, flash is very useful for macro photography as apertures of f/11 to f/16 are used to get… Continue reading Using Nikon Macro Lenses for Nature Photography
The Nikkor, Nikon, Super Telephoto Lenses for Bird Photography
There is nothing like capturing an excellent image of a beautiful bird. The above pelican has been captured with a Nikon 300mm f/4 telephoto lens. This lens is the smallest of the Nikon super telephoto lenses that has the capability of excellent bird photography. It should be kept in mind when using long lenses, that… Continue reading The Nikkor, Nikon, Super Telephoto Lenses for Bird Photography
Nikon, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G AF-S Lens
This is the new generation, 50mm f/1.8 lens. I far prefer this lens with the Manual/Auto focus switch compared to the older 50mm f/1.8 D lens which needs to be switched between auto/manual focus on the camera body. In addition this lens will be suitable for the cheaper DX camera bodies, which have no focussing… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G AF-S Lens
Nikon ME-1 Stereo Microphone
The new Stereo Microphone has been released by Nikon. It is compatible with the following cameras: D3S D300S D7000 D5100 D3100 COOLPIX, P7000 This microphone is designed to give enhanced sound quality with the above cameras, providing video recording. The microphone helps reduce vibration noise during the cameras autofocus. This is a very welcome addition for those… Continue reading Nikon ME-1 Stereo Microphone
Nikon D5100 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera
The new Nikon D5100 high resolution DX format camera uses the same CMOS image sensor with an effective pixel count of 16.2 million pixels as the more expensive D7000 camera. The D5100 camera also provides a new High Dynamic Range (HDR) function which may appeal to many people. The range of ISO sensitivities is ISO 100… Continue reading Nikon D5100 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera
Nikon Remote Cord MC-36 Review
The Nikon Remote Cord MC-36 is a cable and remote control unit to remotely control your Nikon camera via the 10-pin connector. It is really more than just a remote control unit, it performs functions as a remote manual shutter release and also as an automatic timer. The automatic function provides additional functions to those… Continue reading Nikon Remote Cord MC-36 Review
Nikon Speedlight, Electronic Flash and Accessory Reviews and Recommendations
Here we review the various Nikon accessories, including Speedlights and Electronic Flash units which will add to your photographic experience and assist in producing better images. Speedlights and Electronic Flash The Nikon speedlight and electronic flash system is an amazing system as an addition to your image making. Go through some off the following articles… Continue reading Nikon Speedlight, Electronic Flash and Accessory Reviews and Recommendations
Flower Power with Flower Photography
Flower photography is a great medium to express your feelings for colour. The flower beds in a blaze of colour are great to find patterns of different colours and to provide highly saturated images with great impact. A zoom lens in the range 24-120mm is great to capture the flower beds and their colours. The… Continue reading Flower Power with Flower Photography