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
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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
The Nikon 1 Versus a Full Frame Camera
Is it possible to compare a Nikon 1 camera with the full frame Nikons? Most people will say they are not comparable. So here we go. I have been using a Nikon D700 camera for a number of years and have been very happy with the performance of the camera, however recently I purchased a… Continue reading The Nikon 1 Versus a Full Frame Camera
Nikon, Nikkor, 18–140mm f/3.5-5.6G 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
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
Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 Lens
This Nikon 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 lens is the fastest 1 NIKKOR lens now available. This medium telephoto lens has a focal length of 32mm, (86mm in 35mm format). Its extremely large maximum aperture of f/1.2 delivers exceptional with superb background blur. This lens is the first of the 1 NIKKOR line which includes Nano… Continue reading Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 Lens
Nikkor 80-400mm f/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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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