Simply say the words Nikon Digital SLR Camera and the thought that most likely comes to mind is: “Which One?”
- Nikon CoolPix
You see Nikon has so many superb digital SLRs that one is hard pressed to choose. Nikon Digital Cameras range from popular Nikon CoolPix point and shoot cameras all the way up to the newly announced Nikon D3s – at least as of this writing.
Nikon Digital Cameras, together with their rival, and equally good, Canon Digital Cameras, are quite simply the pinnacle of photographic excellence. The Nikon D90 is one of Nikon’s most amazing cameras and probably represents Nikon’s best bang for the buck. In fact this camera was the first of all Nikon’s Digital Cameras to offer video recording capabilities, and in HD to top it off.
Now Nikon created its first digital camera back in 1999 at what was then an earth shattering $5000. Earth shattering because prior to this if you wanted a digital camera you initially had to shell out about $25,000 for either a Canon or a Nikon lens compatible Kodak DSC camera. The price then fell to about S19,000, then $14,000 and finally to about $8000.
Those cameras were big and clunky, so when Nikon came out with its sleek new sexy offering professional photographers were ready to embrace the technology. Amazingly today a top Nikon DSLR can still be had for about $5000 while the megapixel count has grown from 2.7MP in the Nikon D1 (Nikon’s first DSLR) to a whopping 24.5MP on Nikon’s Flagship ~ The Nikon D3x.
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Below Are 4 of Nikon’s Top Digital Cameras
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Nikon D90
- Nikon D90
12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
- Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second plus fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag time
- World’s first D-SLR with an HD movie mode: Record cinematic-quality 24fps movie clips with sound at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels) in Motion JPEG format
- Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200: High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO setting.
- 3-inch super-density, High resolution, 921,000-dot color LCD monitor with 170-degree wide-angle viewing
- Built-in image sensor cleaning: Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust particles from the sensor’s optical low pass filter.
- 11-point AF system delivers consistently fast and accurate autofocus, reinforced by the Nikon Scene Recognition System which delivers razor sharpness in a wide variety of conditions.
- One-button Live View activates access to 3 contrast detection focus modes including Face Priority AF.
- Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System: Nikon’s renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates images, referencing an on-board database of over 30,000 photographic scenes, for unmatched exposure accuracy.
- Comprehensive exposure control featuring Five advanced scene modes, plus Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual.
- Auto Active D-Lighting: Selectable and Automatic, Active D-Lighting optimizes details within shadows and highlights, taming high-contrast situations in real time.
- Durable, high precision shutter: Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures shutter life and accuracy.
- In-Camera Image Editing delivers exclusive in-camera image editing, featuring Fisheye effect, Straighten and Distortion Control as well as D-Lighting, Red-eye Reduction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more.
- GPS Geo-Tagging: GP-1 GPS unit (optional) provides automatic real-time geo-tagging…
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Nikon D5000
- Nikon D5000
This compact and powerful Nikon Digital Camera features an excellent marriage of advanced features with ease of use. Some of this digital camera’s top features include, but are not limited to:
- 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor featuring Nikon’s EXPEED Image Processing…
- A Vari-angle color LCD monitor that flips inward for safe keeping…
- 720p HD-Movie Mode with sound…
- ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200 with engineering for exceptional low-light shooting…
- 19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes including Portraits, Landscapes, Silhouettes, Sunsets, Candlelight,Beach Scenes, Snowscapes, and so much more…
- Shoots up to 4 frames per second without any annoying shooting lag time…
- Face Priority Auto Focus in Easy Live View Mode…
- Features an 11-point Autofocus System with 3D Focus Tracking for razor sharp focusing…
- Built in Ultrasonic Image sensor cleaning…
- A durable, high precision shutter tested to over 100,000 cycles to assure a long camera life…
- Features Nikon’s 3D Color Matrix Metering II…
- In camera image editing, including Red eye Correction, Perspective Control, Monochrome, and much more…without using a computer…
- GPS Geo-Tagging with the optional GP-1 GPS unit…
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Nikon D3000
- Nikon D3000
Extraordinary 10.2-Megapixel DX-format Nikon Picture Quality
Nikon’s high-performance, 10.2-megapixel DX-format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive EXPEED image processing concept provide added cropping freedom and the ability to make larger prints.
And here are some other top features of this Excellent Value For Money Nikon Digital Camera…
- A 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization Lens comes standard on this Nikon Camera for your sharpest pictures ever…
- Compact design featuring Nikon’s Guide Mode that intuitively assists you every step of the way…
- Continuous shooting up to 3 frames per second…
- Split second shutter release ensures that you capture the exact moment you want to…
- Features Nikon’s EXPEED Image Processing…
- 6 Auto Exposure Scene Modes, including a Portrait Mode, A Landscape Mode, A Sports Mode…and others…
- In Camera Image Editing, without a computer to fix such problems as Red eye & soft filtering…
- 3 inch Color LCD Monitor with a 170 degree wide viewing angle for easy picture review & sharing…
- 11-point Auto focus for razor sharp pictures…
- Ultrasonic Auto Image Sensor Cleaning to fight dust build up in front of the image sensor…
- ISO Sensitivity of 100 -1600…
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Nikon D300s
- Nikon D300s
- 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor for hi- res, low noise images with amazing detail & color fidelity…
- Features Nikon EXPEED Image Processing…
- Continuous Shooting up to 7 fps & D-Movie 720p HD Video at 24 frames per second…
- 3-inch Super-density 921,000-dot LCD Monitor…
- ISO 200 – 3200 for exceptional low light photography…
- 51 Point Auto Focus…
- 1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering…
- Dual memory card slots…both SD & CF…
- Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System utilizing Ultrasonic Dust Combating Processing…
- Magnesium Alloy Body tested to 150,000 cycles for ruggedness and durability…
- A Virtual Graphic Horizon Indicator…
- …And a whole lot more…
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