Nikon D610 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera Review

Nikon D610 Camera

The Nikon D610 is essentially a revamp of the older D600 camera with a few small enhancements. It is a very small and light weight camera offering 24.3 megapixels on a CMOS sensor. In differing from the D600 it has improved white balance and 39-point autofocus and it has a capability to shoot at up… Continue reading Nikon D610 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera Review

Nikon 1 AW1 Underwater Mirrorless Camera, Nikkor 10mm f/2.8 and 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 Underwater Lenses

The Nikon AW1 camera appears to be a landmark release for Nikon and is the first release of an advanced digital Camera with Interchangeable Lenses for use underwater. This camera with its lenses is waterproof up to 15m and can withstand the shock of a fall from up to 2 metres. The Nikon 1 AW1… Continue reading Nikon 1 AW1 Underwater Mirrorless Camera, Nikkor 10mm f/2.8 and 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 Underwater Lenses

Nikon, Nikkor, 18–140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Lens

Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR AF-S DX Lens

This new 18-140mm DX format lens appears to be a very high performance lens for an f/3.5-5.6 aperture lens. It is effectively a 7.8 times normal zoom lens, covering a very wide focal length range from 18 to 140 mm, the angle of view with this lens is equivalent to a lens with a focal length… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor, 18–140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Lens

Nikon Speedlight SB-300

Nikon Speedlight SB-300

This new Speedlight SB-300 is an extremely compact and lightweight unit. It has up to 120 degrees upward tilt so can be used for creative bounce lighting. Bouncing  light off a ceiling or wall will give a much softer and more natural look to your subject. Images can be very original and creative depending on how you… Continue reading Nikon Speedlight SB-300

Focus Stacking Some Coffee Beans

Where we require great depth of field, particularly with close up images, the mechanism of focus stacking is a great solution. As an example, the image below of the single coffee bean was captured using the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G VR Micro (Macro) lens together with the Nikon TC20E III teleconverter. The use of these two… Continue reading Focus Stacking Some Coffee Beans

Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR AF-S Lens

Nikon 80-400mm 4.5-5.6 G ED VR AF-S Lens

This super telephoto zoom lens appears to be a great improvement on the previous 80-400mm lens. It uses the latest VR technology, AF-S, the latest ED glass elements and the latest Nano coatings on the lens elements. The early users of this lens confirm that it focuses much faster than the previous version and it… Continue reading Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR AF-S Lens

Nikon WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller

Nikon WR-1

The WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller is a very interesting new release from Nikon for any photographers interested in long range remote photography or synchronised operation of multiple cameras. The device is effectively a  transceiver, meaning that it can either be used as a transmitter or a receiver depending on how they are configured, two devices will… Continue reading Nikon WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller

Nikon D7100 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera Review

Nikon D7100 - Back

  With the never ending quest for more pixels Nikon has introduced the D7100. It makes one wonder where this is going to end. My main camera at the moment is a Nikon D700 with 12MPixels and now this DX camera has 24MPixels. This D7100 camera is now effectively the king of the Nikon DX… Continue reading Nikon D7100 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera Review

Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S Zoom Lens

Nikkor 18-35mm f3.5-4,5G ED AF-S Lens

  This lens is an Ultra Wide Angle lens for the FX Format Photographer. The 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED lens features a useful wide angle focal length for landscape, large group shots, architecture and photojournalism photography. The lens is also suitable for shooting HD video in tight interiors together with many other applications. The lens performance is… Continue reading Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S Zoom Lens

Nikon Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR AF-S Lens and TC800-1.25E ED Teleconverter

Nikon 800mm 5.6 G VR AF-S

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens has now been released together with the associated AF-S Teleconverter TC800-1.25E ED. This new lens is a super precision lens with extreme sharpness. The MTF charts for both the lens itself and the combination of the lens plus teleconverter indicate that that this lens is… Continue reading Nikon Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR AF-S Lens and TC800-1.25E ED Teleconverter

Nikon 1 S1 Mirrorless Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens Camera

Nikon 1 S1

This camera is effectively the smallest of the Nikon 1 series cameras and aims for simplicity of operation with a complete range of interchangeable lenses. It is a very portable high quality take everywhere camera. The S1 features high speed autofocus and a very short  release lag time of  80ms in single-point autofocus mode. The… Continue reading Nikon 1 S1 Mirrorless Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens Camera

Nikon 1 Nikkor 10-100mm f/4-5.6 Lens

Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom Lens

  This 10-100mm f/4-5.6 lens will form a great choice for the Nikon 1 photographer where a high quality lens is required with this mirrorless camera. This general purpose and powerful zoom lens has a focal length range of 10–100mm and maximum apertures of f/4.0–5.6, plus a useful Vibration Reduction function to ensure that your… Continue reading Nikon 1 Nikkor 10-100mm f/4-5.6 Lens

Nikon 1 Nikkor 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

Nikon 1 Nikkor 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6

This ultra wide lens is a high performance VR, 6.7-13mm, f/3.5-5.6 lens for the Nikon 1 series of cameras. The lens fits in with the Nikon 1 philosophy of portability, speed, and image quality. With a minimum focal length of 6.7 mm, the lens is ideal for impressive wide landscapes or fitting the whole family into… Continue reading Nikon 1 Nikkor 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

Nikon 1 J3 Mirrorless Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens Camera

Nikon 1 J3

Whenever I handle one of the Nikon 1 cameras, I am amazed at the size of the camera and the amazing image quality that can be achieved. The image quality is not as good and can not be expected to be as good as the Nikon DX and FX range of cameras with their larger… Continue reading Nikon 1 J3 Mirrorless Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens Camera

Nikon WR-T10, WR-R10, WR-A10 Remote Control Units

Nikon WR-T10

These remote control units from Nikon about to be released to the market, will be a very welcome accessory to the range of Nikon Digital SLR’s for remote control applications. There are three units  which can be used to suit your particular camera. As I am mainly interested in nature photography, I very often have… Continue reading Nikon WR-T10, WR-R10, WR-A10 Remote Control Units

Nikon D5200 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera

Nikon D5200

The Nikon D5100 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera is an entry level camera for the developing photographer, the camera will have a capability for exceptional images. The camera has a 24.1 megapixel DX-format sensor, an ISO sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400 and a  39-point AF system to deliver high image quality and excellent… Continue reading Nikon D5200 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera

Nikon 1 V2 Mirrorless Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens Camera

Nikon 1 V2 Camera

This new 14.2 effective megapixel V2 camera is a very fast focussing camera with an ISO range of 160 to 6400. I love the compactness, the quietness of operation and the speed of operation with this camera. The main disadvantage as I see it with this camera is the imaging sensor size, which will result in images… Continue reading Nikon 1 V2 Mirrorless Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens Camera

Nikkor 70-200mm 4G ED VR AF-S Lens

Nikkor 70-200mm 4G ED VR AF-S Lens

This AF-S Nikkor,  70-200mm f/4G ED VR lens is a great addition to the Nikon lens range. It is so compact and lightweight compared to the large f/2.8 equivalent focal length lens. To some people the difference between f/4 and f/2.8 will be a deciding factor in their purchasing decision and for others the lighter and smaller… Continue reading Nikkor 70-200mm 4G ED VR AF-S Lens