Selecting Nikon Cameras and Lenses for Low Light Photography

  When you are selecting a particular camera and lens for low light photography there are a few special issues to keep in mind and we will summarise some of the important considerations here. In using high ISO settings bear in mind that if you use a tripod or monopod you can possibly use lower… Continue reading Selecting Nikon Cameras and Lenses for Low Light Photography

Nikon Camera Reviews of Cheap DSLR’s

The cheaper range of Nikon cameras are the DX models with the smaller DX sensor. These cameras offer excellent value for money and also excellent image quality. Some of these cameras have limitations, here we will discuss mainly the D7000, D5100, D3100 and the  D3000. Of these four cheaper cameras the D700 is the most fully featured, offering… Continue reading Nikon Camera Reviews of Cheap DSLR’s

Nikon Lens Review of Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) Charts

Nikkor 58mm 1.4 Lens MTF Curve

What are Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) charts for lenses. Well they are charts which indicate the general performance of the lens. There are technical performance measurements of lenses as well as the practical  performance from normal image making. The above graph is the MTF chart for the Nikon 85mm f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor lens as an example.… Continue reading Nikon Lens Review of Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) Charts

Nikon Cameras

The range of Nikon cameras can be very confusing to someone starting out in photography. Let’s take a short look at the range of current cameras. Film Cameras With the advent of digital cameras and their current state of advancement, I am not sure that I would purchase a film camera at this point in… Continue reading Nikon Cameras

Taking Advantage Of Your Cameras ISO Settings With Nikon Cameras

  There are many advantages of the latest breed of cameras, with their high ISO settings. The ISO setting effectively is the sensitivity of the cameras sensor to the light. Many of today’s cameras will give options for ISO settings of ISO6400 and higher. There are many advantages in being able the set your camera… Continue reading Taking Advantage Of Your Cameras ISO Settings With Nikon Cameras

Nikon Camera Review D700 D3s D3x FX Cameras

Once you have made a decision to purchase an FX Nikon Digital Camera, there is a range of three current models to choose from. The FX cameras make a great choice for photography, particularly for low light photography. When compared to DX cameras the FX cameras are better for low light photography, wide angle lens… Continue reading Nikon Camera Review D700 D3s D3x FX Cameras

Nikon Camera Review D300S D7000 D5100 D3100 D3000 DX Cameras

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If you have made a decision to purchase a DX Nikon digital Camera, there is a range of at least five current models to choose from. The DX cameras are a great choice for general photography. When compared to FX cameras the DX camera is better for long lens use in particular for photography of… Continue reading Nikon Camera Review D300S D7000 D5100 D3100 D3000 DX Cameras

Selecting Digital Nikon Cameras, D3000, D3100, D5100, D7000, D300s, D700, D3s and D3x

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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

Nikon Portrait Lens Review

Eumundi, Body Art

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