The new D3300 camera has now been released and some details are as follows: This camera is aimed more at the new photographer just getting into digital SLR photography. It has a high resolution 24.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor with the optical low-pass filter removed to give high resolution and includes the latest EXPEED 4 image… Continue reading Nikon D3300 Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II AF-S DX Lens
The new Nikon 18-55mm VR II DX lens is rather novel compared to the previous lenses for these DX cameras as it has a button on the side of the lens, to enable the lens to be retracted when being transported. This functionality is similar to the Nikon 1 range of lenses and enables a… Continue reading Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II AF-S DX Lens
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G ED AF-S Lens
I have had the Nikon 28mm f/1.8 AF-S lens for some time now and I really like using it for general photography but mainly landscapes, it is an excellent light, compact lens, however at times I am finding that it is a little too wide and would like a lens of longer focal length, between… Continue reading Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G ED AF-S Lens
Nikon D4s Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera
Nikon Corporation have just announced the availability of a replacement new flagship D4s camera. As Nikon’s new flagship model, the D4S will offer advances over the Nikon D4 DSLR camera, including enhanced image quality enabled with adoption of a new image-processing engine. The new HD SLR will also feature more advanced autofocusing performance compared to… Continue reading Nikon D4s Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera
Nikon Df Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera
The new Nikon Df camera looks like a camera from the 1970’s and I can still remember using a Nikon FM2 from that era which looks quite similar. The camera has a timeless style but when you look closely it also has the latest technology in many respects. One thing that strikes me is that it… Continue reading Nikon Df Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition Lens
The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G lens is a Special Edition lens which has been introduced specifically with the Df camera. It is designed for FX format DSLRs and it provides a knurled aluminium ring and leather tone finish to complement the Df camera. The lens features a wide maximum aperture of f/1.8 and ecxcellent… Continue reading Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition Lens
Nikon Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G AF-S Lens
This 58mm, f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor lens would appear to be one of the ultimate low light options for your Nikon camera. From Nikon’s comments it has been designed to excel in low light and nighttime photographic applications. At its very fast, f/1.4 maximum aperture it reportedly produces outstanding evenly lit images with edge to edge sharpness and… Continue reading Nikon Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G AF-S Lens
Nikon D5300 Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera
It is always interesting to see new iterations of existing cameras and to see what additional functions have been added. This D5300 is the latest in the line of the D5000 series of Nikon cameras. Any of the current generation of Digital SLR cameras are capable of superb resolution and excellent image quality, the decision… Continue reading Nikon D5300 Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera
Nikon D610 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera Review
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
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