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Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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Nikon is renowned across the world for the high quality of its` lenses and slr cameras - both digital and 35mm. Nikon Corporation was originally known as Nippon Kogaku K. K. and was formed in Japan in 1917. Together with Canon, Nikon dominates the digital SLR camera & professional photography markets with its` huge range of lenses, cameras & accessories.

In recent years, Nikon has produced some of the most highly specified and high performance digital slr cameras including the recently announced professional Nikon D3S & Nikon D300s DSLRs. For intermediate photographers, the Nikon D90 and D700 are still available with the Nikon D60, D3100 & D5000 catering for beginner photographers or those moving up from digital compact cameras. Recently released Nikon DSLRs are listed below.

Nikon Digital SLR Cameras 2007 - 2010
nikon-d3100

Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera

- Released in September 2010 for $699 inc. 18-55mm lens.
- Nikon F mount. 14.2 megapixel CMOS sensor. DX format.
- 3" LCD with live view and face detection. Compact body.
- Autofocus supported on AF-S lenses only. Active D lighting.
- Expeed 2 image processor. Dust reduction. Special effects.
- Full HD video at 1920 x 1080 using H.264 codec.
- In-camera image and video editing.
- ISO 100 to 12800. SD, SDHC & SDXC cards.
- Shutter speeds 30 to 1/4000. Built in flash. X-sync 1/200 sec.
- EN-EL14 battery. HDMI. Size 124 x 96 x 75mm. Weight 505g.
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Nikon D3S Digital SLR Camera

- Available in November 2009 for $5200 body only.
- Nikon F mount. 12.1 megapixel FX full frame CMOS sensor.
- 100% optical viewfinder. 97% for DX lenses. 0.70x mag.
- 3" LCD with 921,000 pixels. Live View. Full manual controls.
- Weather sealed body. Dust reduction. ISO 200 to 12,800
- RAW & jpeg. Shoots at 9 fps. Auto-bracketing.
- Active D-Lighting. Hot shoe. Flash sync socket.
- Shutter speeds 30 to 1/8000 + bulb. Flash X-sync upto 1/250.
- HD movies at 1280 x 720 (30fps) using full FX sensor.
- USB2. HDMI. NTSC/PAL. Compactflash Type I.
- Battery EN-EL4a/EL4. Size 160 x 157 x 88mm. Weight 1240g.

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Nikon-D300s-Digital-SLR-Camera

Nikon D300s Digital SLR Camera

- Available late August 2009 for $1799 body. Nikon F mount.
- 12.3 megapixel Sony CMOS sensor. Dust reduction.
- Weather sealed body. RAW, TIFF & Jpeg files. ISO upto 3200.
- 100% optical viewfinder. 3" LCD (920,000 pixels). Live view.
- Shoot at 7 fps. Shutter speeds 30 secs to 1/8000 sec + bulb.
- Hotshoe. Full manual controls. Flash sync port. Wireless flash.
- 5 minute HD movie mode at 1280 x 720 (24 fps). Stereo microphone, HDMI & USB2. Compactflash & SD/SDHC cards.
- Size 147 x 114 x 74mm. Weight 938g inc. EN-EL3e batteries.
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Nikon-D3000-Digital-SLR-Camera

Nikon D3000 Entry Level Digital SLR Camera

- Available late August 2009 for $599 inc. 18-55 VR lens.
- 10.2 megapixel CCD. Dust reduction. Full manual controls.
- Nikon F mount. Autofocus only with AF-S & AF-I lenses.
- 3" LCD with 230k pixels. No live view. RAW. ISO 100 to 3200.
- Optical viewfinder with 95% coverage and 0.8x magnification.
- Stop movie motion mode using still images. Hotshoe.
- SD/SDHC memory cards. EN-EL9a battery for 550 shots.
- Nikon D3000 body size 126 x 97 x 64mm. Weight 536g.
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Nikon-D5000-Digital-SLR

Nikon D5000 Digital SLR Camera

- Available late April 2009. $730 body. Nikon F mount.
- 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor. Live view. Rotating 2.7" LCD.
- Autofocus with AF-S & AI-S lenses only. Dust reduction system.
- High definition movies at 1280 x 720 at 24 fps - M-Jpeg codec.
- D-lighting. Full manual controls. Raw & jpeg formats.
- ISO from 200 to 3200. Can expand to 100 to 6400.
- Shutter speeds 30 secs to 1/4000. X-sync at 1/200.
- Optical viewfinder. Magnification at 0.78x. 95% coverage.
- Size 127 x 104 x 80mm. Weight 560g body. EN-EL9a battery.
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Nikon-D3X

Nikon D3X Professional Digital SLR Camera

- Out in December 2008. $8000 body. Nikon F mount.
- 24.5 megapixel FX (35.9 x 24mm) CMOS sensor.
- Weatherproof & shock resistent body. New Expeed engine.
- 100% coverage optical viewfinder with 0.7 magnification.
- 3" high resolution (920,000 pixels) LCD + 2 live view modes.
- ISO from 100 to 1600. Expandable to 50 - 6400.
- Flash sync. at 1/250 sec. Shutter speeds 30 secs - 1/8000 sec.
- Active D-Lighting. HDMI output. Dual Compact flash II slots.
- Full manual controls. Size 160 x 157 x 88mm. Body 1220g.
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Nikon-D90

Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera

- Due October 2008. $999 body & $1299 with 18-105mm lens.
- 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor. DX format. Nikon F mount.
- HD avi movies at 1280 x 70 (24 fps) with sound upto 5 minutes.
- HDMI output. Nikon EXPEED. RAW & Jpeg formats.
- Shutter speed 30 to 1/4000. X-Sync 1/200. Wireless flash.
- 3" 920,000 pixels LCD. Live View. D-Lighting.
- Large optical viewfinder with 0.94 magnification.
- Full manual controls. Size 132 x 103 x 77mm. Body 620g.
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Nikon-D700-DSLR

Nikon D700 Professional Digital SLR Camera

- Available in July 2008 for $2999 body only. Nikon F mount.
- Nikon 12.1 megapixel FX format CMOS sensor (23.9 x 36mm).
- Rugged construction. Protected against dust & moisture.
- Dynamic integrated dust reduction system. Active D Lighting.
- Live view to suit both handheld and tripod use.
- 5 fps continuous shooting. ISO from 200 to 6400 - low noise.
- 3 inch 920,000 dot LCD. 1,005 pixel 3D color matrix metering.
- Nikon EXPEED image processor. Multi-CAM3500FX auto focus.
- Large 0.72x magnification viewfinder with 95% coverage.
- HDMI HD video output. Compact flash I/II - UDMA compatible.
- First Nikon professional DSLR with built in flash. Sync 1/250.
- Nikon D700 weight 995g. Size 147 x 123 x 77mm.
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Nikon-D60-Digital-SLR

Nikon D60 Digital SLR Camera

  • - Available with new 18-55 mm VR lens in February 2008.
  • - 10.2 megapixel CCD. Active D-lighting. 2.5" 230k LCD.
  • - Compatible with all Nikon F mount lenses. Autofocus on AF-S.
  • - Full manual controls. ISO 100 to 1600. Shutter 30 - 1/4000.
  • - Bright viewfinder with 0.8X magnification & 95% coverage.
  • - Fast operation from EXPEED image processing engine.
  • - JPEG & RAW support. Shoot jpegs at 3 fps. X-Sync 1/200.
    - Dust reduction system using 'Airflow Control System' .
    - New stop animation facility. Create movie from upto 100 jpegs - Weight 522g inc. battery. Size 126 x 94 x 64mm.
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Nikon-D300-Digital-SLR

Nikon D300 Digital SLR Camera

  • - Nikon D300 available from November 2007
  • - New 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor
  • - Protected against dust and moisture
  • - Two live view shooting modes
  • - Advanced 3" TFT with 920,000 resolution
  • - Continuous shooting at 6 fps
  • - Advanced 51 point autofocus with 3D focus tracking
    - Dust reduction system with built in self cleaning sensor
    - Expeed image processing system. Weight 825 grams.
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Nikon-D30-Digital-SLR

Nikon D3 Digital SLR Camera

- Announced August 2007. Available November 2007.
- Full frame 23.9 x 36mm 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor
- Low noise with ISO range from 200 to 6400
- High resolution 3" TFT with 920,000 pixels
- Advanced 51 point autofocus with 3D focus tracking
- Expeed image processing engine
- Fastest full frame D-SLR at 9 fps.
- Built to withstand extreme conditions.
- Sealed against dust & moisture.
- Two live view modes. Weight 1240 grams.
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Nikon-D40x-Digital-SLR

Nikon D40x Digital SLR Camera

- Nikon D40x announced April 2007.
- 10.2 megapixel CCD.
- Hotshoe with X-1/250. Full manual controls. RAW format.
- Nikon F mount but autofocus only on AF-S & AF-I lenses.
- ISO 100 to 1600. JPEG shooting 3 fps unlimited. 2.5" LCD.
- Almost identical to the 6 megapixel Nikon D40.
- Small & light body. Weight 471g w/o battery.
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Nikon-D80-DSLR

Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera

- Nikon D80 announced August 2006.
- 10.2 megapixel CCD. APS size sensor 23.6 x 15.8mm.
- Full manual controls. RAW format. 3 fps jpegs.
- Shutter speeds 30 seconds to 1/4000. Hotshoe with X-1/200.
- Nikon F mount. Compatible with nearly all Nikon lenses.
- ISO 100 to 1600 with 3200 boost. 2.5" LCD.
- Almost identical to the 6 megapixel Nikon D40.
- Body Weight 668g inc. battery. Size 132 x 103 x 77mm.
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