Nikon J5 Mirrorless Camera

Nikon J5 mirrorless camera is sleek and small. It features a 20.8MP CX-format BSI CMOS sensor.  In addition, it incorporates: 30" 1,037k-dot tilting touchscreen LCD, full HD 2160p/15 and full HD 1080p/60 Video, WiFi connectivity,  phase and contrast detection auto focus, up to 60 fps shooting, 20 fps with AF-C and ISO 12800 and high ISO noise reduction, and time lapse. NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM lens is the kit lens and has power drive mechanism.

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Nikon Point and Shot APS-C Sensor Camera - Coolpix A

The Nikon COOLPIX A is a point-and-shoot digital camera incorporated a16.2MP DX-format (APS-C) CMOS sensor. The lens focal lenth is 18.5 which is equivalent to 28mm of 35mm film camera. The maximum aperture is F2.8.  Coolpix A LCD is 3 inches 91k dot. The camera can take full 1080p HD video. ISO sensitivity is between 100-25600. The exposure modes include AE Bracketing, AE Lock, Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Programmed Auto and Shutter Priority.

Nikon New Full Frame Retro Style DSLR - Nikon DF

Nikon announce the new full frame retro style dslr Nikon DF.  It has the features:

• 16.2MP FX-Format CMOS Sensor
• EXPEED 3 Image Processor
• 3.2" 921k-Dot LCD Monitor
• Optical Glass Pentaprism Viewfinder
• Dedicated Still Image Only Camera
• Mechanical Exposure Control Dials
• Multi-CAM 4800 AF Sensor with 39 Points
• Expandable Sensitivity: ISO 50-204800
• Continuous Shooting up to 5.5 fps
• Rugged Magnesium Alloy Body

Nikon DF DSLR

 Nikon Commercial

 Preview

 

 

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Lens is the First Constant Aperture Zoom Lens

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM was announced recently.  The f1.8 aperture can be kept for the zoom range from 18 to 35mm. It is the first constanct aperture zoom lens. The lens uses an ultrasonic auto focus motor for fast and silent focusing. It is initially available in Canon EF, Nikon F and Sigma SA mounts. The new 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art lens gives users a 27-52.5mm (35mm equivalent) on a 1.5x crop APS-C dSLR. The Super Multi-Layer Coating on the lens is used to reduce lens flare and ghost.

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Lens

Preview

Nikon Coolpix A APS-C Sensor 18.5 mm Fixed Lens Digital Camera

Nikon Coolpix A APS-C sensor fixed lens digital camera was announced recently and has the following features:

• 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
• NIKKOR 18.5mm Lens (35mm Equiv: 28mm)
• No Optical Low-Pass Filter
• Fast f/2.8 Maximum Aperture
• 3.0" 921k-Dot LCD Monitor
• Full HD 1080p Video with Stereo Sound
• Capture Photos in RAW Format
• Manual Focus Ring Adjustment
• Auto and Manual Exposure Bracketing
• Wi-Fi via Optional WU-1a Adapter

Nikon Coolpix A Digital Camera

Hands On:

 

Nikon Commercial

Nikon Coolpix P330 Large Aperture P&S Digital Camera

Nikon announced the Coolpix P330 points and shot camera with  a new larger sensor on board, with 1/1.7 of an inch to work with, compared to 1/2.3 of an inch on last year's flavor.  It can shoot raw with with a sensitivity range of ISO 80 through 12,800 and the 5x optical zoom lens.

Nikon P330 F1.7 Points and Shot Digital Camera

Hands On

Nikon CoolPix A APS-C Sensor Digital Cameras

Nikon CoolPix A  APS-C Senor Digital Cameras is just announced. The black Nikon COOLPIX A Digital Camera is a point-and-shoot equipped with a 16.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor for images even in low light. The NIKKOR prime lens features a focal length of 18.5mm (35mm equivalent: 28mm) for wide-angle shooting, as well as a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture It features:

• 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
• NIKKOR 18.5mm Lens (35mm Equiv: 28mm)
• Fast f/2.8 Maximum Aperture
• 3.0" 921k-Dot LCD Monitor
• Full HD 1080p Video with Stereo Sound
• Capture Photos in RAW Format
• Wi-Fi via Optional WU-1a Adapter

Nikon CoolPix A APSC-Senor F2.8 Digital Camera

 Official Video

Preview

 

 

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Nikon May Announce APS-C Portable Digital Camera Soon

Nikon May Announce APS-C Portable Digital Camera Soon

Rumors circulated that Nikon may this year launched portable digital cameras with APS-C format. The new camera  may be announced in one to two weeks.  It is reported that the camera will use APS-C sensor with 16.2 million pixels, EXPEED2 image processor and F2.8 18mm (35mm equivalent to 28mm) fixed focus lens, and has Wi-Fi capability .

The new Nikon D7100 Announced to replace the D7000 DSLR

Nikon D7100 is the new flagship APS-C senor DSLR to replace the D7000. List price for body is CAD$1299.95.  Here is the features extract from Nikon Canada: "The new flagship of Nikon's DX-format HD-SLR lineup. Achieve a thrilling new level of image quality and sharpness thanks to a specially designed 24.1-MP DX-format CMOS sensor. Enjoy speed, precision and convenience at every step, from shooting up to 6 fps to instantly sharing your shots with the optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter. Create dazzling Full HD 1080p videos and ultra-smooth slow-motion or time-lapse sequences. Unleash the power of Nikon's nimble DX-format system"

Nikon D7100 DSLR

Official Video

Preview

Review: (Source: Photographyblog.com)

Highly Recommended

Ratings (out of 5)
Design	4.5
Features	4.5
Ease-of-use	4.5
Image Quality	5
Value for money	4.5

Nikon D600 Full Frame DSLR

Nikon D600 is Nikon cheapest full frame DSLR announced in late 2012. Here is the features extract from Nikon Canada:
"Finally, the power of a 24.3 MP Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor in a compact, streamlined HD-SLR body. Create brilliant full-frame images and 1080p videos. Capture every detail in stunning clarity with Nikon's superior 39-point AF system with Scene Recognition. Empower your inner filmmaker with cinema-quality HD video recording features. Nikon FX-format quality has never been more attainable."

Nikon D600 Commercial

 

Nikon D600 Hands On

 

Nikon D600 Rating

Gold Award (Source:Dpreview.com)

Nikon Announced D5200 DSLR

Nikon announced the new D5200 DSLR.  It has the following features:

• 24.1-megapixel CMOS sensor
• Expeed 3 image processor
• 921k-dot, 3-inch articulating LCD
• 1080 60i/50i full-HD video capture
• 39-point autofocus system (9 cross types with 3D tracking)
• 5fps burst mode shooting
• 555g (Body only, with batteries)

Nikon D5200 DSLR

Hands On

 

Sample Picture (Source: Nikon)

Nikon D5200 Sample Picture

Specifications (Source: Nikon)

Nikon Profit Dropped 3.4% Compared to 42% of Canon

Nikon had revenue of $2.95 billion during the latest quarter, andearned  about $202 million of that as profit. Compared to the same period of time one year ago, revenue and profit dropped 2.9% and 3.4%, respectively. The revenue and profit performed better than Canon’s 13% and 42% drop in revenues and profits of $10.3 billion and $908 million.

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Canon Revenue and Profit Drops

 

Inexpensive Nikon 50mm F1.8 Lens for DSLR

Nikon 50mm F1.8 D lens is inexpensive and has the following features:

• D-type lens design provides distance information as part of flash and ambient light exposure processes.
• Multi-layer coating minimizes flare and ghosting.
• Lightweight and compact. Ideal for travel photography.
• Classic normal lens provides speed and compact design
• 52mm filter size.
• Stops down to f/22 fordepth-of-field control.
• US$159.95

Nikon 50mm F1.8D

Reviews (Source:photozone.de)

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New Nikon D5200 DSLR

Nikon may announced D5200 DSLR next week accordance with information from the web.

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 Nikon D5100

Nikon V2 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera Announced

The new Nikon V2 was announced today to replace the V1. It has a new 14.25-megapixel sensor. The camera body adds a grip and the camera completely not look like the old model V1. The addition of a mode dial on the camera's top panel can control over the usual P, A, S, M setting. There is a built in flash.

Nikon V2 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera Front

Nikon V2 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera Back

Nikon V2 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera Top

Nikon V2 Hands on

 

Specifications: 

To be added when available

Nikon Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera J2

Introduction

Nikon J2 replace the J1.  It is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. It features a much smaller sensor (13.2x8.8mm) than micro 4/3. Nikon 1 J2's Creative Mode makes it easy to turn the ordinary into extraordinary and  panoramic photos simply by panning the camera side-to-side or up and down. It can shoot Full HD (1080p) videos and still photos.  The auto focus can catch more fast-moving subject. It has 921K-dot ultra-high-resolution 3.0-inch LCD. Nikon 1 J2 can captures sharp, noise-free images even in low-light situations as per Nikon. It has built-in modes for Night Portrait and Night Landscape and an ISO range from 100 (for very bright days) all the way up to 3200 (for the dimmest conditions).

Nikon J2 Digital Camera

 

Nikon J2 Commercial (in Japanese)

 

Nikon J2 Hands on

 

Nikon J2 Rating (Source: CNET UK)

3.5 stars out of 5

Good

• Great looks
• Compact lenses
• Super-smooth screen
• Excellent low-light performance

Bad

• Low resolution
• Some stepped compensation in films
• Expensive

 

Nikon J2 Sample Picture (Source: Nikon USA)

 

 

 

 

 

Nikon J2 Specifications (Source: Nikon USA)

Nikon May Announce Mirrorless Lens Interchangeable Camera V2 Soon

Nikon may announce Nikon V2 in October 24 to replace V1.  There is no information of V2 specification but expect little changes except adding wifi and GPS.

Nikon V2 (?)

Nikon D600 Sample Pictures Posted

Image Resource posted many test and sample pictures of the new Nikon full frame DSLR D600. (Click here to see test pictures; here for sample pictures)

Nikon Full Frame DSLR D600

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Nikon Introduces the Full Frame FX-Format Sensor DSLR D600

Nikon Coolpix L610 14X zoom Digital Camera Lookalike Canon SX150 (Revised Post)

Introduction

The COOLPIX L610 L 14x zoom digital camera  is an easy to use high zoom ratio of new models, equipped with 14 optical zoom lens with a focal range from 25mm to 350mm. Equipped with a variety of features and functionality, allowing users to enjoy a very simple operation to capture images. The COOLPIX L610 built-inhe 16-megapixel backside illuminated CMOS sensor helps conquer challenging lighting conditions for picture-perfect memories. image sensor is a 1.602 million effective pixels backside illuminated CMOS sensor which has high sensitivity and excellent image quality. In accordance withi Nikon, the COOLPIX L610's highly sensitive 16.0-megapixel CMOS sensor lets you shoot with confidence in the most challenging conditions. You'll create brilliant photos and Full HD (1080p) videos in nearly any lighting situation—indoors without a flash. The camera is also equipped with a lens shift Vibration Reduction image stabilization. Target Finding AF ensures your subject is in focus in every frame. Users simply put the camera at the direction of the subject, the camera can automatically identify the subject and focus. In addition, the camera also supports a high quality of recording full HD video.

Newly Announced Nikon Coolpix L610 14x Zoom Digital Camera

The camera has 14 x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens with a focal range from 25mm wide-angle to 350mm telephoto (35mm [135] format equivalent).  It uses 2 aa-size batteries.The suggested retail price is US$249.95. 

Nikon L610 Commercial with Other Nikon New Cameras

Nikon L610 Hands On 

 

Nikon L610 Sample Picture

 

Nikon L610 Mega Zoom Digital Camera Sample Picture

Nikon L610 Rating

Will add when available

Specifications (Source: Nikon USA)

Top 5 DSLR sales Ranking in UK

Here is the top 5 DSLR sales ranking in UK as at September 24, 2012 (source: http://dslrphoto.com)

Rank		Camera Description		Price
1			Nikon D3100 with 18-55mm VR Lens Kit (14.2MP) 3 inch LCD	$349.00
2			Nikon D5100 with 18-55mm VR Lens Kit (16.2MP) 3 inch LCD	N/A
3			Canon EOS 1100D (T3 in Canada) (inc. 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 DC III Lens Kit)	$304.00
4			Canon EOS 600D (T3i in Canada) (inc. 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens Kit)	$589.00
5			Nikon D5100 with 18-55mm