Nikon have introduced the new WP-N1, waterproof case for use with the Nikon 1, J1 and J2 cameras with the Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. This new housing will enable Nikon 1 users to enjoy underwater usage with their J1 and J2 cameras or to use the cameras in harsh environments.. Features Lightweight Compact design… Continue reading Waterproof Case WP-N1 For Nikon 1 J1 and J2 Cameras
Nikon 1 Nikkor 11- 27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
This is an extremely small lens designed exclusively for the Nikon 1 system. It is essentially a standard 2.7x focal length zoom lens. The zoom ring operation turns the camera power on/off, this functionality is not available with the J1/V1 cameras. A retractable lens mechanism improves the compactness of the camera. The lens is available in… Continue reading Nikon 1 Nikkor 11- 27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
Nikon 1 J2 Mirrorless Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens Camera
The Nikon 1, J2 is basically a revision of the J1 camera released around 12 months ago. It offers speed of operation and simplicity. It has a lightning quick image processor, EXPEED 3 and Smart Photo Selector. The advanced hybrid auto focus system offers a “phase-detection AF”, superb for shooting fast action and a “contrast-detect… Continue reading Nikon 1 J2 Mirrorless Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens Camera
Focus Stacking With The Nikon 200mm Micro Lens
What is Focus Stacking? Focus stacking is essentially capturing a series of multiple images with the camera and focussing on areas of the subject from the closest to the furtherest distance of the subject and getting multiple image in between. Then all the images are combined into a single final image. I use the set… Continue reading Focus Stacking With The Nikon 200mm Micro Lens
Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G ED VR AF-S Lens
This new Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G ED VR AF-S Lens is essentially a general purpose standard focal length lens for the photographer who does not need an f/2.8 lens. The initial images from this lens indicate that it a great performer for the price, and should offer great versatility. The lens would be suitable for… Continue reading Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G ED VR AF-S Lens
Nikon Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Lens
This Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is an extreme wide range lens with a 16.7x zoom ratio lens for Nikon DX cameras. This lens is capable of shooting everything from wide angle shots to super telephoto images, it has Nikons latest vibration reduction (VRII) technology. There are two focus modes available with this lens,… Continue reading Nikon Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Lens
An Easy Way To Geotag your Nikon Image Files
Yes there is a relatively easy way to geotag your Nikon image files. Until recently I did not realise that Nikon View NX had the capability to imprint the GPS coordinates on each image file in a bulk process. However there are some important steps to go through. There are many different GPS add on… Continue reading An Easy Way To Geotag your Nikon Image Files
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G AF-S Lens
I love using fixed focal length lenses, as in my opinion they appear to have more clarity and give a sharper image. One of the main advantages is also the lower apertures, in this case f/1.8 which will enable the photographer to achieve a really thin depth of field for selective focus. Up to this… Continue reading Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G AF-S Lens
Nikon D3200 Digital SLR Camera
The pixel density of the entry level cameras keep increasing with each release and the new entry level Nikon D3200 is evidence of this. I am not sure when this increase in pixel density will cease. The D3200 is a high performance entry class camera. This compact lightweight camera utilizes the newly developed Nikon DX… Continue reading Nikon D3200 Digital SLR Camera
Nikons Cheapest Lens, 50mm f/1.8D Standard Focal Length
Yes the 50mm f/1.8D lens is the cheapest lens in the Nikon range. Years ago the 50mm lens used to be regarded as the standard lens and was generally provided when you purchased a new camera. I have not used a lens of this focal length for many years as I have generally used zoom… Continue reading Nikons Cheapest Lens, 50mm f/1.8D Standard Focal Length