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 specificied and high performance digital slr cameras including the recently announced professional Nikon D3, D700 & Nikon D300 DSLRs. For intermediate photographers, the Nikon D80 and D200 are still available with the Nikon D60, D40x & D40 catering for beginner photographers or those moving up from digital compact cameras. Recently released Nikon DSLRs are listed below.
Nikon Digital SLR Cameras 2007 / 2008
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).
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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. Compactflash I/II - UDMA compatible.
- First Nikon professional DSLR with built in flash. Sync 1/250.
- Weight 995g. Size 147 x 123 x 77mm.
Nikon D60 Digital SLR Camera
- Availabe 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.
- Advanced 51 point autofocus with 3D focus tracking
- Dust reduction system with built in self cleaning sensor
- Expeed image processing system. Weight 825 grams. Buy from Amazon
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
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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.
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Built to withstand extreme conditions.
- Sealed against dust & moisture.
- Two live view modes.
Weight 1240 grams. Buy from Amazon
Nikon D40x Digital SLR Camera
- 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.
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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. Buy from Amazon
Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera
- 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.
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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. Buy from Amazon