Nikon Digital Camera Review

Sunday, March 05, 2006

Nikon D100 Digital SLR Camera Review

Nikon D100 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera

The Nikon D100 is a high-performance yet affordable digital SLR camera with a 6.1 effective megapixel CCD imager. The D100 provides high-end amateurs and professionals with a compact and lightweight camera that is compatible with the majority of Nikon's 35mm lenses. Its advanced SLR functionality and digital capabilities deliver high-quality images that rival its more expensive D1X SLR counterpart.

Incorporated within the compact body is a high-resolution CCD that produces up to 3,008 x 2,000-pixel images. The D100's improved image processing algorithm ensures superior image quality with increased detail, while its enhanced auto white balance system assures accurate color rendition. Integrated features including the 3D Matrix metering system and D-TTL flash control capability work with the camera's advanced image-processing abilities to ensure well- balanced exposures and rich, true colors. The one-chip system LSI (Large Scale Integrated Circuit) provides super-fast image processing while keeping power consumption to a minimum

The D100 features a top shutter speed of 1/4000 second, a high-performance built-in speedlight with D-TTL flash control and a flash sync speed of up to 1/180 second offer convenience with impressive results. Three-color mode options customize the camera for different color gamut environments. Additionally, on-demand grid lines and a five area autofocus with dynamic AF operation make composition, autofocusing and manual focusing with the D100 fast and accurate. A plug-and-play USB 1.1 interface enables images to be downloaded quickly onto the computer. It also offers system-wide compatibility with more than 50 AF Nikkor Lenses, advanced speedlights, including the new SB-80DX, and other accessories.

Nikon D100 Features:

6.1-Megapixel CCD imager yielding 3008 x 2000 pixel images
Compact and lightweight digital SLR camera
Nikon F-mount lenses (1.5x multiplier same as D1 series)
Program AE w/Shift, Shutter priority, Aperture priority and full Manual
Auto Bracketing of exposure, white balance or flash
Exclusive 3D-Color Matrix metering
TTL auto white balance, presets and custom set
Shutter speeds from 1/4,000 to 30 seconds plus Bulb
Continuous drive at 2.5fps up to 5 frames (usually more!)
Five area AF with dynamic tracking, single or continuous servo
Three color spaces (two sRGB and Adobe sRGB)
1.8-inch color LCD with 118,000 pixels and white LED backlight
Onscreen menu for Playback, Shooting, Custom functions and Setup
Review with zoomed-playback & pan, histogram and highlights
SO sensitivity 200 to 1600 plus two ISO Boost settings and Auto
Noise Reduction circuitry for long exposure images
In-camera finished JPEG in three quality levels and sizes
Uncompressed TIFF and raw NEF (compressed and uncompressed) formats
3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash with SB-28DX, SB-50DX, SB-80DX
NikonView 5 and PhotoShop plugin (supplied) supports raw NEF
CompactFlash Type II storage, Microdrive compatible
Selectable video output with NTSC or PAL format
USB 1.1 data and control interface
High capacity EN-EL3 Battery Pack and MH-18 charger

posted by Admin @ Nikon D100 Digital SLR Camera Review

Nikon D70 Digital SLR Camera Review

Nikon D70 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Shutter speeds from 1/8,000 to 30 seconds, flash sync to 1/500

The D70 is an affordable digital SLR that delivers a combination of innovative features, robust performance and excellent image quality. Built from the ground up to be a digital SLR, the D70 incorporates a DX format 6.1-effective megapixel CCD sensor that is optimized to deliver images with excellent sharpness and clarity, and a new advanced system Large Scale Integrated Circuit (LSI) processor ensures images with vivid color, accurate white balance and minimized noise.

The D70 offers AUTO, Program AE, Shutter speed AE, Aperture priority AE and Manual exposure modes plus seven pre-programmed Digital Vari-Program selections. The Digital Vari-Program modes produce great results with smooth gradations and rich tones even in the most complex shooting conditions. Nikon's new Dynamic Buffer technology allows the D70 to continuously capture up to 144 pictures at three pictures per second (when using JPEG NORMAL – Large image settings, and a SanDisk 256 MB Ultra II CompactFlash card). Additional features such as simultaneous compressed NEF (RAW) and JPEG writing capabilities, and new i-TTL flash compatibility with sync speed of 1/500 second puts the D70 in the lead in its class of cameras.

Nikon D70 Features:

6.1-Megapixel CCD imager yielding 3008 x 2000 pixel images
Compact and lightweight digital SLR camera
Nikon F-mount lenses (1.5x multiplier same as D1 series)
Digital Vari-Program, Program w/shift, Shutter priority, Aperture priority and Manual
Exclusive Nikon 3D-Color Matrix metering
Compressed RAW and JPEG formats in three quality levels and sizes
TTL auto white balance, presets and custom set
Shutter speeds from 1/8,000 to 30 seconds, flash sync to 1/500
Continuous drive at 3fps with dynamic buffer
Five area AF with dynamic tracking, single or continuous servo
Three color spaces (two sRGB and Adobe sRGB)
1.8-inch color LCD with 118,000 pixels and white LED backlight
Onscreen menu for Playback, Shooting, Custom functions and Setup
Review with zoomed-playback & pan, histogram and highlights
ISO sensitivity from 200 to 1600 in 1/3 steps
Noise Reduction circuitry for long exposures
3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash with SB-50DX, SB-80DX, SB-600, SB-800
CompactFlash Type II storage, Microdrive and FAT-32 compatible
Selectable video output with NTSC or PAL format
USB data and control interface
High capacity EN-EL3 Battery Pack and MH-18 charger

posted by Admin @ Nikon D70 Digital SLR Camera Review 0 comments

NIKON D70S Digital SLR Camera Review

NIKON D70S 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-70mm Nikkor Lens

The D70s offers AUTO, Program AE, Shutter speed AE, Aperture priority AE and Manual exposure modes plus seven pre-programmed Digital Vari-Program selections. The Digital Vari-Program modes produce great results with smooth gradations and rich tones even in the most complex shooting conditions. Nikon's Dynamic Buffer technology allows you to continuously capture up to 144 pictures at three pictures per second. Additional features such as simultaneous compressed NEF (RAW) and JPEG writing capabilities, and i-TTL flash compatibility with a sync speed of up to 1/500 second.

The menus have been designed to offer quick access to the most often used features of the camera. Users will have a choice of customizing their menu to display simple or advanced options depending on their skill level. A unique help button on the camera temporarily displays a short description for each of the 25 different custom settings, offering users immediate help when changing the camera settings.

The built-in speedlight automatically pops up and fires when natural lighting is inadequate or to add balanced Fill-Flash when there is strong backlighting. In addition, i-TTL technology improves the accuracy of fill-flash exposure and white balance in a picture, by seamlessly integrating color information gathered from the speedlight’s monitor pre-flash with information from the camera's 1,005-pixel RGB sensor. The built-in speedlight can also be used in Commander Mode to remotely control a group of multiple wireless SB-600 and/or SB-800 Speedlights.

Software is a key component of Nikon's Total Imaging System. The included Nikon PictureProject 1.5 boasts powerful features wrapped into a brand new interface that navigates quickly and is easy to master. While PictureProject 1.5 is already a dynamic new addition to Nikon photography, the software also supports plug-ins, allowing users to add new features, as technology and the digital camera market evolve. The software allows users to easily transfer images to PC’s or MAC’s and browse, organize, and share them. With support for JPEG, TIFF and NEF and compressed NEF (RAW) files, PictureProject 1.5 works in close unison with Nikon Capture 4.2 as the ideal companion to its powerful feature set.

Nikon D70s Features:

6.1-Megapixel CCD imager yielding 3008 x 2000 pixel images
Compact and lightweight digital SLR camera
Accepts Nikon F-mount lenses (with 1.5x FOV multiplier)
Digital Vari-Program, Program w/shift, Shutter priority, Aperture priority and Manual
Exclusive Nikon 3D-Color Matrix metering
Compressed RAW and JPEG formats in three quality levels and sizes
TTL auto white balance, presets and custom set
Shutter speeds from 1/8,000 to 30 seconds, flash sync to 1/500
Continuous drive at 3fps with dynamic buffer (up to 144 frames)
Five area AF with dynamic tracking, single or continuous servo
Three color spaces (two sRGB and Adobe sRGB)
2.0-inch color LCD with 130,000 pixels and white LED backlight
Onscreen menu for Playback, Shooting, Custom functions and Setup
Review with zoomed-playback & pan, histogram and highlights
ISO sensitivity from 200 to 1600 in 1/3 steps
Noise Reduction circuitry for long exposures
3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash with SB-600, SB-800 flashes
CompactFlash Type II storage, Microdrive and FAT-32 compatible
Selectable video output with NTSC or PAL format
USB data and control interface
High-capacity EN-EL3a battery and compact MH-18a rapid charger

posted by Admin @ NIKON D70S Digital SLR Camera Review

Nikon D70 Digital SLR Camera Review

Nikon D70 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 1.8-inch color LCD with 118,000 pixels and white LED backlight

The D70 is an affordable digital SLR that delivers a combination of innovative features, robust performance and excellent image quality. Built from the ground up to be a digital SLR, the D70 incorporates a DX format 6.1-effective megapixel CCD sensor that is optimized to deliver images with excellent sharpness and clarity, and a new advanced system Large Scale Integrated Circuit (LSI) processor ensures images with vivid color, accurate white balance and minimized noise.

The D70 offers AUTO, Program AE, Shutter speed AE, Aperture priority AE and Manual exposure modes plus seven pre-programmed Digital Vari-Program selections. The Digital Vari-Program modes produce great results with smooth gradations and rich tones even in the most complex shooting conditions. Nikon's new Dynamic Buffer technology allows the D70 to continuously capture up to 144 pictures at three pictures per second (when using JPEG NORMAL – Large image settings, and a SanDisk 256 MB Ultra II CompactFlash card). Additional features such as simultaneous compressed NEF (RAW) and JPEG writing capabilities, and new i-TTL flash compatibility with sync speed of 1/500 second puts the D70 in the lead in its class of cameras.

Nikon D70 Features:

6.1-Megapixel CCD imager yielding 3008 x 2000 pixel images
Compact and lightweight digital SLR camera
Nikon F-mount lenses (1.5x multiplier same as D1 series)
Digital Vari-Program, Program w/shift, Shutter priority, Aperture priority and Manual
Exclusive Nikon 3D-Color Matrix metering
Compressed RAW and JPEG formats in three quality levels and sizes
TTL auto white balance, presets and custom set
Shutter speeds from 1/8,000 to 30 seconds, flash sync to 1/500
Continuous drive at 3fps with dynamic buffer
Five area AF with dynamic tracking, single or continuous servo
Three color spaces (two sRGB and Adobe sRGB)
1.8-inch color LCD with 118,000 pixels and white LED backlight
Onscreen menu for Playback, Shooting, Custom functions and Setup
Review with zoomed-playback & pan, histogram and highlights
ISO sensitivity from 200 to 1600 in 1/3 steps
Noise Reduction circuitry for long exposures
3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash with SB-50DX, SB-80DX, SB-600, SB-800
CompactFlash Type II storage, Microdrive and FAT-32 compatible
Selectable video output with NTSC or PAL format
USB data and control interface
High capacity EN-EL3 Battery Pack and MH-18 charger

posted by Admin @ Nikon D70 Digital SLR Camera Review

Nikon D50 Digital SLR Camera Review

Nikon D50 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor Lens

The D50 is the smallest, lightest and easiest-to-use Nikon digital SLR camera to date, and is designed for the broadest range of consumers including family memory-keepers looking to take advantage of the image quality, speed and responsiveness Nikon digital SLR’s offer, as well as photo enthusiasts and amateur photographers who want to capture brilliant digital pictures with vibrant color and immaculate sharpness. The affordably priced D50 makes exceptional digital SLR photography a reality for everyone.

The D50 is the perfect combination of intelligent, easy-to-use features and impeccable image quality. The seven Digital Vari-Program modes make capturing the moment easier than ever, and the new “Child” mode, for example, assures that moms and dads don’t have to be photography experts to capture the most vivid color and contrast when taking pictures of their children. The D50 also includes a full range of manual controls and custom settings, so users can grow with the camera, and advanced photo enthusiasts can find themselves right at home with a D50 in their hands.

The D50 incorporates a new 6.1 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor and a highly advanced image processing engine. 3D Color Matrix Metering II ensures accurate exposure control in all types of lighting situations by automatically comparing input from its frame-wide metering sensor to a large onboard database of over 30,000 scenes from actual photography. Newly developed exposure evaluation methods detect highlights and shadows in the frame, and compensate for them to help prevent inaccurate exposure. Shutter speed choices extend from 30 seconds to an action-stopping 1/4,000 second. High-speed flash sync speeds up to 1/500 second makes great fill flash photography possible and the i-TTL flash technology makes it automatic.

Nikon D50 Features:

6.1-Megapixel CCD imager yielding 3008 x 2000 pixel images
Compact and lightweight digital SLR camera
Accepts Nikon F-mount lenses (with 1.5x FOV multiplier)
Choice of three color modes ensures the best match for the shot
Simultaneous recording of compressed NEF (RAW) and JPEG image files
Seven Digital Vari-Program selections (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, and Night Portrait)
Program w/shift, Shutter priority, Aperture priority and Manual modes
Near-instant 0.2-second power-up, and short shutter release lag (response) time
Continuous shooting at 2.5fps for a continuous burst of up to 137 pictures (using JPEG
ORMAL - Large settings, and a SanDisk Ultra II 256MB SD Card)
Fast 5-area AF system with predictive focus tracking and Lock-on™
Shutter speed range from 30 to 1/4,000 seconds
Flash sync shutter speeds up to 1/500 sec. for great fill-effects under brighter light and back lighted conditions.
Image enhancement options optimize sharpening, tone (contrast), color, saturation or hue
Auto ISO sensitivity from ISO 200 to 1600; can also be set manually.
Three TTL exposure modes: 3D Color Matrix Metering II with 420-pixel RGB Sensor, variable Center-Weighted, or Spot Metering
Large 2.0-inch color LCD with 130,000 pixels and white LED backlight
Onscreen menus for Playback, Shooting, Custom functions and Setup
Review with zoomed-playback & pan, histogram and highlights
Noise Reduction circuitry for long exposures
3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash with SB-600, SB-800 flashes
Secure Digital memory card removable storage
Selectable video output with NTSC or PAL format
USB 2.0 high speed data and control interface
Long-life rechargeable battery with power to shoot up to 2,000 images
Custom Settings for personalizing camera operation
Wireless remote control with the optional ML-L3 remote control

posted by Admin @ Nikon D50 Digital SLR Camera Review

About Blog

Nikon Digital Camera Review, Pictures, Features and Specifications