The Nikon Coolpix P100 bridge camera provides high performance to allow the photographer to capture a range of subjects and scenes and consistently get the best result. The camera offers wide angle 26x zoom NIKKOR lens with ED glass gives more freedom on what to shoot and ensures crisp images every time.

The Nikon Coolpix P100 features that effectively prevent or reduce blur caused by camera shake and subject movement. The camera supports high sensitivities up to ISO 3200 and offers an image-sensor shift vibration reduction function, motion detection, Nikon’s own BSS (best shot selector) function, and also offers a new vibration reduction that combines the image-sensor shift system with electronic vibration reduction. The secure grip also helps to reduce camera shake.

Whether it’s day or night, you’ll get great video clips with the Full 1080p HD movie recording with stereo sound, optical zoom and autofocus, all captured at 30 frames a second. Just because the Nikon P100 packs in technology it doesn’t compromise on ease of use with a dedicated video record button and 7.5 cm (3.0 inch) vari-angle LCD display.

The Nikon Coolpix P100 also boasts 5 anti-blur settings so you can focus on the image in front of you.

FEATURES:

• - A 26× optical zoom NIKKOR lens that covers a broad focal range of wide-angle 26mm through super-telephoto 678mm (35mm format equivalent)
• - Technologies that enable excellent image quality: CMOS image sensor with backside illumination structure, Backlit Scene HDR (high dynamic range) mode, which makes the most of continuous shooting technologies, and an advanced Night Landscape scene mode
• - High-speed continuous shooting functions that enable continuous shooting of images at the maximum size (10 MP) at 10 fps and sport continuous mode, which allows for continuous shooting at up to approximately 120 fps
• - Full HD movie recording and playback functions
• - A 3-in., approximately 460k-dot vari-angle Clear Color Display simplifies shooting from a variety of angles
• - 5 features that effectively prevent or reduce blur caused by camera shake and subject movement
• - Smart portrait system for consistently beautiful portraits
• -  HDR (High Dynamic Range) imaging to create images with a range of tonal detail that could not be captured in a single photo.

Support for high sensitivities:
Support for high sensitivities that allows ISO sensitivity to be set as high as ISO 3200 (10 MP 3648 x 2736) helps to prevent blur caused by camera shake and subject movement with shooting under dim lighting for clear, sharp photos

Image-sensor shift vibration reduction:
The camera provides a high level of compensation for camera shake it detects by moving the image sensor in the direction that negates camera shake and rectifying the shift from the optical axis

Image-sensor shift and electronic vibration reduction:
Image-sensor shift vibration reduction is used to reduce the effects of camera shake while electronic vibration reduction performed with recording further reduces blur

Motion detection:
The camera detects subject movement to reduce blur

Nikon’s own BSS (best shot selector):
The camera automatically shoots a series of sequential frames and saves the one with the sharpest focus

REVIEWS:

NeoCamera writes:

“Operating performance of the camera is good. The camera is generally responsive, with good startup, shutdown and zoom speeds. Focusing is on the slow side, taking about 1s for to lock under most conditions.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

DCR writes:

“I was hoping for improved ISO noise performance with the P100 versus the P90, and the P100 certainly delivered. ISO 160 and 200 are clean and hard to tell apart. There’s a bit of noise creeping in at 400 and a bit more at 800, but both are still not bad. “
Rating: N/A

Pocket-Lint writes:

“Overall the Nikon Coolpix P100 is a remarkable little camera capable of some superb results across its range of sensitivity settings, and is a camera that should be very high on your list if you want a compact shoot-anything camera in a svelte, easy to use package.”
Rating: ★★★★½

ImagingResource writes:

” In summary, the Nikon Coolpix P100 does fairly well for a 10-megapixel camera, outputting good quality images capable of printing at reasonable sizes from each ISO. There was once a time not too long ago when ISO 3,200 shots were a noisy mess, but now you can output a decent quality 4×6 from some pretty dim places, and with a 26x zoom. “
Rating: ★★★★☆

RegHardware writes:

” The P100 feels pretty lightweight, and can be conceivably kept in the bag that someone else carries, or a large overcoat pocket, though you may attract the wrong crowd. It is just a little too big to be something you don’t notice you have.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

PhotographyBlog writes:

” The P100 will never turn out DSLR-quality photos, but it’s a lot more portable and convenient than an SLR with a bunch of lenses. It also has some excellent movie options for those who like to shoot videos as well as stills, making it an ideal travel companion.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

NeutralDay writes:

“our biggest problem with the P100 is the image quality. With the plethora of features and smart auto modes and the emphasis on the backlit sensor, we were expecting a little more. That being said, we still like the P100. The different scene modes cover a vast array of scenarios, the video was really entertaining, and we’re sure that those looking to expand their creativity without too much of an emphasis on image quality will be pleased. “
Rating: N/A

TrustedReviews writes:

”The Nikon P100 doesn’t quite deliver on the promises of the specs, but at least manages to produce some sharp images. The colour is the main letdown, as even when altered under manual controls it appears unrealistic. “
Rating: ★★★½☆

DCI writes:

”For the money, the feature set looks pretty good. However, our lab tests revealed flaws in color accuracy and particularly in image resolution that gave us second thoughts about recommending the P100.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

Our Rating ****~ (4/5)

Good: Good image quality – even at higher sensitivities, handling, design, ease of use, menus, vari-angle screen, HD movies

Bad: EVF, lack of direct controls for some key features, plastic build, stereo microphones pick up mechanical noise as lens zooms

 

 

Specifications:

Sensor:

1/2.3-in. CMOS sensor
10.3 million effective pixels
10.6 million total pixels

Image sizes:

3648 x 2736
3264 x 2448
2592 x 1944
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
1024×768
640 x 480
3648 x 2432 (3:2)
3584 x 2016 (16:9)
2736 x 2736 (1:1)

Movie:

1920 x 1080 pixels (FullHD)
1280 x 720 pixels (HD)
640 x 480 pixels
320 x 240 pixels

Lens:

26x zoom-Nikkor
26-678mm equiv.
f=4.6-120mm
F2.8-F5.0

Digital zoom: Up to 4x

Image stabilization: Sensor-shift

Focus distance:

50cm (1 ft.8in.) to infinity
Macro close-up mode: 1cm (2 in.) to infinity

ISO sensitivity:

Auto
ISO 160
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
Auto (auto gain ISO 160-1600)
High ISO Sensitivity auto (ISO 160 to 1600)
Fixed range auto (ISO 160-200, 160-400)

Aperture: F2.8-F5.0

Flash: Built-in (Pop-up)

Viewfinder:

Electronic Viewfinder
0.24in
230,000-dot

LCD monitor:

3.0 inch TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
460,000-dot

Connectivity:

HDMI
USB
AV out

Storage:

SD / SDHC card
Approx 43MB internal memory

Power:

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied)
Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) (supplied)
AC Adapter EH-62A (optional)
Battery Charger MH-61 (optional)

Battery Life: Approx. 250 shots with EN-EL5 battery

Weight (with batt): Approx.481 g (17 oz.)

Dimensions: Approx.114 x 83 x 99 mm (4.5 x 3.3x 3.9 in.) excluding projections

Supplied accessories:

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5
USB Cable UC-E6
Audio Video Cable EG-CP14
Strap AN-CP19
Lens Cap LC-CP21
Software Suite CD-ROM

The Nikon D3100 is designed for newcomers to D-SLR photography, especially young families who want to take beautiful pictures without worrying about complicated functionality. The Nikon D3100 features a 14.2 CMOS sensor and a 3 inch LCD.

The Nikon D3100 is a follow-up to last year’s entry-level D3000. The camera includes continuous auto-focus, a special HD video-recording feature that no other D-SLR has yet to offer.

Until today, D-SLRs could only auto-focus on command, but it was very slow since the camera’s processor must capture image information, save it, display it on the LCD and auto-focus. This camera is able to accomplish this thanks to a new image processor called the Expeed 2, Nikon said, though no specific information was given about its CPU or clock speed.

The Nikon D3100 camera users will have the option to record video in different HD sizes and frame rates. Captures at 1080p will be available at 24 frames per second, while 720p will allow for captures at 24 and 30 frames per second.

Nikon D3100 Key features:

* DX-format, 14.2 megapixel CMOS image sensor: The high pixel sensor will give you outstanding colour and detail in pictures and movies you’ll want to see again and again
* New EXPEED 2 image processing engine: Provides enhanced movie recording, high-sensitivity performance and maximum image quality. EXPEED 2 maximises CMOS sensor performance for clear, lifelike images that exhibit vivid colours, reduced noise and smooth tonal gradations for outstanding photos and movies
* High ISO (100-3200) sensitivity: Extendable up to 12800: Indoor shots or fast-moving children need never be blurry or dull again, even without a flash
* Guide Mode: Simply the easiest way to learn how to get great pictures, without having to read the manual
* D-Movie – full HD (1920 x 1080) at 24fps movie clips: Record beautiful HD movie clips with sound and achieve exceptional image quality with high ISO sensitivity. NIKKOR lenses can be used for cinematic effects and simple edits can be made in-camera. In addition, HDMI connectivity means you can watch your HD movies on an HD television
* Live View with new AF-F mode and Scene Auto Selector: The new Live View provides an intuitive and familiar way of taking pictures and it includes a Scene Auto Selector, which automatically selects the best mode to match the scene. The AF-F mode keeps subjects in focus without the need to press the shutter release button
* 7.5 cm (3-inch) monitor: A great platform on which to share your beautiful images and movies with friends and family
* 11-point autofocus system: The quick and accurate autofocus ensures everything is in focus so you get the sharpest image
* Active D-Lighting: Bright sunshine need never wash out detail again. The balance of light and shade can be preserved forever
* Picture control: Lets you set the look and mood of your images before you shoot. You can choose from six settings: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Monochrome, Portrait and Landscape
* In-camera image and movie editing: Why wait for a PC? Retouching, filter effects and red-eye correction can be achieved in the palm of your hand
* Compact, light and durable: It’s the smallest and lightest Nikon D-SLR yet so you can sling it over your shoulder, ready for any picture or movie moment. Also, with improved ergonomics, you’ll now have direct access to shutter release, Live View and movie modes.
* Dual Integrated Dust Reduction System: Image Sensor Cleaning and Airflow Control systems keep dust away from the camera’s image sensor for clear, spot-free images
* New software, ViewNX2 will be bundled with the D3100: It inherits the basic operations of ViewNX whilst providing much enhanced operability, including a refined GUI, and a range of easy-to-use features allowing you to edit photos as well as movie.

Digital camera with Live view
Live View with Scene Auto Selector is an intuitive and familiar way of taking pictures, useful for those who have only used a compact camera, and makes it easy to compose images using the LCD monitor. Scene Auto Selector will select the best mode for the scene and subject you want to capture, and Fulltime servo AF (AF-F) mode keeps subjects in focus without the need to press the shutter release button. Live View will also recognise as many as 35 faces at a time and even if people in the frame move, the camera will continue tracking and focusing on them.

14.2 megapixel
Jordi Brinkman, Product Manager for Nikon Europe, says: “The Nikon D3100 is the successor to Europe’s best selling D-SLR, the Nikon D3000, offering 14.2 megapixels, full HD movie, Live View with new AF modes and improved ergonomics. It also has the popular Guide Mode as seen on the Nikon D3000, which now shows you sample images of what you can achieve with certain settings, for example if you change the shutter speed or aperture. The Nikon D3100 is the ideal camera for families who want to capture all the important moments in perfect quality, without worrying about settings.”

Record full HD movies
Using the easy-access movie record button you can instantly switch to video mode on the Nikon D3100, and the D-Movie function allows you to record stunning HD movie clips with sound. The camera’s large image sensor and high ISO sensitivity offers exceptional image quality, and the wide variety of NIKKOR lenses can be used to create cinematic effects. You can also make simple edits of your clips in-camera by deleting scenes or save specific frames as still images – nothing will be missed for the family photo album. The camera is also HDMI compatible so you can connect your camera to an HD television to view your movies in full HD from your sofa.

Nikon D3100 Guide mode
For the newcomer to D-SLRs, the intelligent, improved Guide Mode, as seen on the D3000, gives you step-by-step instructions of how to change the camera settings. This means you not only get the picture you want but it helps you to understand how it was achieved so you can develop your photography skills. You can even view sample images of what you can expect from each setting, for example if you change the aperture or shutter speed settings.

The Nikon D3100 is the essential item for every family event or day out. The camera’s comprehensive technologies and tough exterior will keep up with any outing, whatever you’re doing. Its compact size and lightweight body make the D3100 easy to pack and carry around for all those unmissable moments.

REVIEWS:

PhotographyBlog writes:

“the Nikon D3100 produces image quality that defies its entry-level status. Compared to the one-year-old D3000, Nikon has managed to simultaneously increase the pixel count and improve quality at high sensitivity settings, with the D3100 enjoying at least one stop of advantage over its predecessor.”
Rating: ★★★★½

DCRP writes:

“Overall, I was pleased with the image quality on the Nikon D3100, especially in terms of high ISO performance. That said, there are a few areas in which things could improve. I found exposure to be accurate, which is a nice change from previous Nikon D-SLRs that I’ve tested, which always seemed to require some kind of exposure compensation adjustment.”
Rating: ★★★★½

T3 reviews writes:

“WE LOVE: Well built, Fast and responsive, Fairly priced, Buttons large and obvious. WE HATE: Small-ish handgrip, video not as easy to access and use as on Panasonic and Sony rivals. WE SAY: The Nikon D3100 offers just about everything any serious amateur could want from a starter DSLR, and at a fair price“
Rating: ★★★★☆

KenRockwell writes:

“I’d get a Nikon D3100 instead of other bigger, heavier and more expensive cameras unless you have a very clear, stated reason that the D3100 won’t work for you.”
Rating: N/A

PocketLint writes:

“The Nikon D3100 takes “entry-level” DSLRs up a notch. It’s a hugely well-specified model that trounces current competition at this level. The pictures are great as is the Full HD 1080p movie mode. Those looking for a DSLR for the first time need look no further, and those already familiar with photography will be equally gratified at everything on offer here too. Top stuff”
Rating: ★★★★☆

PCMag writes:

“Nikon’s D3100 is an excellent entry-level digital SLR, and is currently the only D-SLR to offer continuous autofocus during video recording for a true camcorder-like video-capture experience.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

CNET.uk writes:

“If we could make one change to this camera, it would be the addition of a tilting LCD screen — as found on Sony’s SLT-A33 and Panasonic’s new Lumix DMC-GH2 — rather than the current fixed variety. Oh, and the resolution could do with being boosted beyond the bog-standard 230k dots. Apart from that, there’s not a great deal wrong with the D3100. For the price, it should make for a very sound investment for first-dSLR buyers.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

DigitalReview.ca writes:

“Overall we were very pleased with the field performance of the Nikon D3100 in our tests, and have no hesitation in recommending the camera as a great family, travel SLR. With user-friendly operation the camera can be picked up right away and used in a point and shoot
capacity delivering pleasing results. “
Rating: N/A

ComputerActive writes:

“Overall it’s a great small SLR, but at around £450 in most shops it seems the addition of video has bumped the price up slightly – you could be forgiven for wishing that the cheaper D3000 was still available.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

S P E C I F I C A T I O NS:

The D40′s status display, which Nikon calls the Shooting Information Display, goes off after a few seconds at idle to save batteries, and comes back on when you press the Info button behind the Shutter release button. You can choose among three displays, and pick different ones when in PASM vs full-auto and Scene modes. The Graphic display is set by default. It shows a wheel in the left corner that represents a shutter speed dial and aperture display. The aperture display “stops down” to approximate what the lens blades will be doing, but it only moves after several turns of the Command dial.

The screen is a big, bright 2.5 inch display with a wide viewing angle in all directions to help you show off your pictures. The camera is so small that the screen seems to dominate the Nikon D40′s back panel. The Nikon D40′s pop-up flash is fairly quiet, releasing with a single “clack;” more tame than the Canon Rebel XTi’s far louder “zing/clunk.” It can be released manually by the user via the button on the left of the lens mount, or automatically by the camera when in fully automatic modes.

The D40′s 18-55mm AF-S lens focuses very quietly, thanks to its Silent Wave Motor. I found it a very useful and reliable lens. Coupled with the D40′s excellent high ISO performance in low light, its f/3.5 maximum aperture wasn’t such a limitation. I confess that despite my impression that most D40 users won’t miss support for legacy lenses, I find myself wanting to snick a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AF lens onto the D40 for those low light indoor photo opportunities where flash would either ruin the mood, or else wake the child. But the Nikon D40 won’t work with any of the current close range Nikon prime AF lenses in AF mode.

At the back of this camera, there’s a new switch borrowed from the D3100, that turns Live View shooting on and off. The instand video record button is situated in the middle of this too, which makes recording really simple. As for autofocus, that’s taken care of thanks to a new 39-point system, of which 9 points are cross-type. The centre point is slightly outlined in the viewfinder and doesn’t distract at all from the image presented through the viewfinder.

Features:

* Nikon DX-format, newly developed 16.2MP CMOS sensor: with expanded sensitivity range, this high-pixel sensor offers outstanding colour and detail for both pictures and movie
* New EXPEED 2 image processing: achieves higher image quality, higher speed processing and multiple functions, with lower energy consumption
* Nikon High ISO (100-6400, extendable up to 25600) sensitivity: offers low noise whilst still providing extremely sharp detail
* New 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor: the high-pixel RGB sensor will enhance the effectiveness of the Scene Recognition System for high-quality images every time
* Newly developed Nikon AF system featuring 39 focus points including 9 cross-type sensors in the center: delivers superior subject acquisition and tracking performance, so you can achieve the right focus no matter where your subject is on the screen
* Glass Pentaprism Viewfinder with approx 100% frame coverage and 0.94x magnification: for the most precise view and focus of any scene
* High durability with magnesium alloy top and rear, sealing against dust and moisture: allowing you to shoot with confidence even in the toughest conditions
* Full HD D-Movie with AF-F modes and in-camera editing functions to choose the start and end points of your movies and save individual frames as still images. It also supports an external microphone input for quality stereo sound recording
* HDMI connectivity: so you can view your images or watch your HDTV movies on a full HD television
* Easy access Live View with new Contrast-detect AF modes: face detection with contrast AF is faster and more powerful than ever. Up to 35 people can be detected within approx. 0.08 seconds, even if subjects are not directly looking at the camera. Subject Tracking keeps moving subjects in focus. Normal area AF is recommended for pinpoint focus and wide-area AF for handheld shooting
* Durable shutter unit with shutter speed up to 1/8,000: proved by 150,000 cycles of shutter-release testing
* Twin SD memory card slots: offer more capacity for saving images, more options for organising your images and videos or extra backup so you can manage your images exactly as you want them.
* High Speed Continuous shooting at 6FPS: With approx. 0.05-second release time lag and 6 frames-per-second shooting, you won’t miss a moment
* Extensive playback functions: including 72-thumbnail display, calendar display and image sorting by date
* In-camera retouch functions (retouch menu) including movie editing function and new color sketch
* Tone and colour control: Picture Controls lets you set the look and mood of your pictures and movies before you shoot
* ViewNX 2 free bundled software, will be bundled with the Nikon D7000: It inherits the basic operations of ViewNX whilst providing much enhanced operability, including a refined GUI, and a range of easy-to-use features allowing you to edit photos as well as movies
* Nikon 7.5 cm (3-in.) LCD Monitor:, the approximately 920k-dot TFT LCD monitor has a VGA wide-viewing angle (170°) with reinforced glass so you can immediately see your work in detail
* Supports a wide variety of NIKKOR lenses
* Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 : intelligent power management to give maximum performance with minimized power usage

 

The Nikon D7000 is equipped with the D-Movie function that enables recording of high-definition movies (1920 × 1080p, 24 fps) exhibiting superior video quality. The D7000 has direct access to a movie record button so you can capture footage in full HD (1080p) with greater ease.

The Nikon D7000 is also equipped with a new CMOS image sensor and a new image-processing engine, EXPEED 2, which enables capture of high-definition images exhibiting superior image quality. The Nikon D7000 also offers a number of advanced high-performance features packed into a compact, elegant body.

The impressive Nikon D7000 can be customised for greater creative freedom, with an extensive range of accessories available including GPS compatibility, an external microphone jack for stereo audio recording, Nikon creative lighting system with built in master control, wireless transmitter WT4 and battery grip.

The sensor is an overhauled 16.2-megapixel CMOS in Nikon’s DX (APS-C size equivalent) format with improved analog-to-digital conversion with 14-bit processing, thanks to the new processor.

REVIEWS:

PhotographyBay writes:

“I love the Nikon D7000. It’s one of the best DSLRs I’ve used to date. Sure, there are a few quibbles like the aperture adjustment in live view and movie mode, along with the rather lame buffer for continuous RAW image capture (particularly since the D7000 is compatible with UHS-I SD cards). However, where the rubber meets the road, the D7000 is a rock solid enthusiast camera that’s sure to turn the heads of plenty pros looking to add another Nikon body to their arsenal.”
Rating: N/A

Adorama writes:

“The D7000 is a remarkable camera that should be given serious consideration by any photo enthusiast who wants it all, including great HD movies, superb still images, a full feature set, and robust construction, all at a mid-level DSLR price.“
Rating: N/A

BuynShoot writes:

“Nikon have delivered an outstanding camera with its D7000. With better build quality ever to been seen at this end of the market, some of the best image quality in all lighting conditions delivered from a cropped sensor, plus an auto focusing system that is fast, efficient and quiet, there is very little to truly complain about..”
Rating: ★★★★★

DigitalTrends writes:

“Having extensively tested the Nikon D7000, it’s easy to understand why this camera ranks up there in popularity, even with a $1,200 price tag. Simply put, if you’re serious about photography, you want this camera. As for the video, it’s a nice feature, but not the raison d’être for this very impressive DSLR.”
Rating: ★★★★★

MacWorld.uk writes:

“The D7000 in playback mode is impressive. There’s a comprehensive array of retouching options, including fun digital effects filters, so you can, for example, add warmth to an image in-camera.”
Rating: ★★★★★

TrustedReviews writes:

“We were shooting mainly using natural light with the D7000 – both indoors and out – and were very impressed with the results we were getting from combination of sensor and supplied 18-105mm zoom lens….with colour rendition some of the most natural we’ve seen from a modern enthusiast DSLR. This is truly a camera for all seasons.“
Rating: ★★★★½

 

Specifications:

Body color	Black
Sensor*	• 23.6 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor • Nikon DX format (1.5x FOV crop) • 16.2 million effective pixels* • RGB Color Filter Array • 14-bit A/D converter*
Anti-dust measures	• Image sensor cleaning system • Image dust off from reference frame (using optional Capture NX software)
Image sizes*	• 4928 x 3264 (L)* • 3696 x 2448 (M)* • 2464 x 1632 (S)*
Image quality	• NEF (12/14-bit compressed RAW) • JPEG fine (1:4) • JPEG normal (1:8) • JPEG basic (1:16) • NEF (RAW) + Fine JPEG
Movie sizes*	• 1920 x 1080 24fps* • 1280 x 720 30fps* • 1280 x 720 25fps* • 1280 x 720 24fps* • 640 x 424 24fps*
Movie format	• MOV, H.264, mono sound recording (PCM)
Color space	• sRGB • Adobe RGB
Lens mount	Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Lens compatibility*	• AF-S, AF-I, Type G or D AF Nikkor • Other AF Nikkor/AI-P Nikkor• Type D PC Nikkor• Non-CPU• IX Nikkor/AF Nikkor for F3AF • AI-P NIKKOR -All functions supported - All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II - All functions supported except some shooting modes - Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data. Up to 9 lenses can be registered. - Cannot be used -All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
Autofocus*	• 39 area (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with AF fine tuning* • Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX focus module • Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature) • Manual focus [M], Electronic range finding supported
Lens servo*	• Single-servo AF (AF-S) • Continuous-servo AF (AF-C) • Automatic AF-S/AF-C (AF-A) • Full time AF (AF-F)* • Manual focus (MF)
AF Area mode	• Single Point AF • Dynamic Area AF (9, 21 or 39-point) • Auto Area AF • 3D Tracking (39 points)
Focus tracking	Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF
Focus area	Can be selected from 39 focus points
Focus lock	Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
AF Assist	White light lamp
Exposure mode*	• Auto - Auto - Flash off • Scene Modes Portrait Landscape Child Sports Close up Night portrait Night landscape Beach/snow Sunset Dusk/dawn Pet portrait* Candlelight* Blossom* Autumn colors* Food* Sillhouette* High Key* Low key*• Programmed auto (P) with flexible program • Shutter-priority auto (S) • Aperture priority auto (A) • Manual (M) • U1 (custom) • U2 (custom)
Metering*	TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor* • Matrix :3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10 or 13 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (fixed at 8 mm when non-CPU lens is used) • Spot: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Metering range	• EV 0 to 20 (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering) • EV 2 to 20 (spot metering)
Meter coupling	CPU coupling
Exposure comp.	• +/- 5.0 EV • 1/3 EV steps
AE Lock	Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
AE Bracketing	2 to 3 frames in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1EV increments
Sensitivity*	• Auto • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200 • ISO 6400 • ISO 12800 (Hi1)* • ISO 25600 (Hi2)*
Auto ISO options*	• On/Off • Maximum ISO (100 to Hi2)* • Minimum shutter speed (1 to 1/8000 sec)
Shutter	• Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter • 30 to 1/8000 sec (1/3 EV steps) • Flash X-Sync: up to 1/250 sec (up to 1/320 sec in Auto FP) • Bulb
White balance*	• Auto (TTL white-balance with 2016 pixels RGB sensor) • Auto2 keep warm lighting colors* • Twelve manual modes with fine-tuning • Incandescent • Fluorescent Sodium-vapor lamps Warm-white fluorescent White fluorescent Cool-white fluorescent Day white fluorescent Daylight fluorescent Daylight fluorescent Mercury-vapor lamps • Direct sunlight • Flash • Cloudy • Shade • Preset white balance (up to 5 presets can be stored)
WB fine tuning	Yes, (except preset manual)
Image parameters	• Picture controls: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape • Quick Adjust: 5 settings (adjusts Sharpening, Contrast and Saturation by preset amounts) • Sharpening: Auto, 10 levels • Contrast: Auto, 7 levels • Saturation: Auto, 7 levels • Hue: 7 levels
Viewfinder*	• Optical fixed eye-level • Pentaprism type • Built-in dioptre adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5 m-1) • Eye point: 18 mm (at -1.0 m-1) • Frame coverage 100% (approx.)* • Viewfinder magnification approx. 0.94x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1 • Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)
LCD monitor	• 3.0″ TFT LCD • 921,000 pixel
Built-in flash	• Auto, Portrait, Child, Close-up, Night portrait, Party/indoor, • Auto flash with auto pop-up, • Manual pop-up in P, S, A or M modes • Guide number approx. 12/39 at ISO 100 (am/ft) • Guide number approx. 13/43 at ISO 100 (m/ft) in manual mode
Sync contact	X-contact only; flash synchronization at shutter speeds of up to 1/250 sec
Flash control	• TTL flash control by 2016-segment RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with built-in flash, SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 • Auto aperture with SB-800 and CPU lenses • Non-TTL auto with SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27 and 22s • Range-priority manual with SB-800
Flash mode	• Auto, Portrait, Child, Close-up: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight • Night portrait: Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight • Landscape, Sports: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight • P, A modes: Fill flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction • S, M modes: Fill flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction
Flash compensation	• -3 to +1 EV • 1/3 steps
Nikon Creative Lighting system	• Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SU-800 as commander and SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes; Auto FP high-speed sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
Shooting modes*	• Single frame shooting (S) mode • Continuous shooting (CH) mode: approx. 6.0 frames per second* • Continuous shooting (CL) mode: selectable from 1-5 frames per second* • Self-timer • Quick-Response Remote • Delayed Remote
Continuous buffer	• Unknown
Self-timer	• 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
Remote control	• Using optional MC-DC2 cable via GPS socket
Text input	Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input is available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in EXIF header
Playback functions	• Full frame • Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) • Playback with Playback zoom • Slide Show • Histogram Display • Highlights • Auto Image Rotation • Image Comment (up to 36 characters)
Orientation sensor	Yes (Rotates user interface when using camera in portrait orientation)
Storage *	• SD / SD HC / SDXC (dual slots)* • FAT / FAT32 • Supports firmware update via SD card
Video output	NTSC or PAL selectable
Connectivity	• USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) • Mass storage / PTP selectable • A/V out • HDMI out • DC-IN (optional AC adapter and adapter connector)
Languages	Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Power	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15
Working environment	• 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) • Less than 85% humidity
Dimensions	132 x 105 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.)
Weight (no batt) *	690g (1.5 lb)*
Weight (inc. batt) *	780g (1.7 lb)*
Supplied accessories*	• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 • Quick Charger MH-25 • Eyepiece Cap DK-5 • Rubber Eyecup DK-21 • USB Cable UC-E4 • Audio Video Cable EG-D2 • Camera Strap AN-DC1 • Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1 • LCD monitor cover BM-11 • Body Cap BF-1B, Software Suite CD-ROM
Optional *accessories	Remote Control MC-DC2, Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D11, Capture NX2, Camera Control Pro, Power Connector EH-5a, AC Adapter EH-5a, Speedlight SB-900/600/400/T041/R1C1

The Nikon D800 incorporates the latest 91,000-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III and the Advanced Scene Recognition System, coupled with an improved 51-point AF system for images with amazing sharpness, color and clarity.

The D800 allows photographers in transition to multimedia to create an immersive story. Professional videographers will appreciate practical features that go beyond NIKKOR lens compatibility and Full HD 1080p video, such as full manual control, uncompressed HDMI output, and incredible low-light video capability.

The Nikon D800 is a hefty camera at around 1kg (with battery but no lens) but offers a full range of capture options for the serious photographer or videographer.  It has a built-in pop-up flash, which can serve as a commander flash to control external Speedlight flashes. The D800 is also significantly smaller than the D4, at 5.7 inches wide, 4.8 inches tall, and 3.2 inches deep, as compared to the D4′s 6.3-by-6.2-by-3.6-inch frame.

The Nikon D800 has dual card slots for CF and SD cards, and offers users the ability to record backup, overflow, RAW/JPEG separation, and the additional option of shooting stills to one and video to the other. For high speed recording and transfer, data can be recorded to recent UDMA-7 and SDXC / UHS-1 cards. The shutter has been tested to withstand approximately 200,000 cycles, and the camera also employs sensor cleaning. The D800 also features a built-in flash and is compatible with Nikon’s acclaimed Creative Lighting System, including a built-in Commander mode for controlling wireless Speedlights.

The D800 also features a dedicated headphone jack for accurate monitoring of audio levels while recording. Audio output levels can be adjusted with 30 steps for precise audio adjustment and monitoring. The D800 offers high-fidelity audio recording control with audio levels that can be set and monitored on the camera’s LCD screen. A microphone connected via the stereo mic jack can also be adjusted with up to 20 steps of sensitivity for accurate sound reproduction. What’s more, recording can be set to be activated through the shutter button, opening a world of remote applications through the 10-pin accessory terminal.

Reviews

trustedreviews.com writes:

“The Nikon D800 is a pro-grade DSLR that will primarily appeal to landscape, commercial and studio photographers, but which also has the flexibility to tempt well-heeled enthusiasts. Given the massive boost in resolution to a class-leading 36.3MP, we can understand the disappointment of those who’d simply hoped for a revamped D700 with around 18MP and extended ISO capabilities. That said, we’re more inclined to see the D800 as a new model in its own right, rather than as a direct successor. Viewed on these terms, it could well open up new territory for Nikon while taking on an ambassadorial role for the video capabilities of the company’s other pro-grade DSLRs. If image and video quality live live up to the bold claims being made, then it’s likely to be a hugely successful camera too.”

techradar.com reviews writes:

“It seems like a smart move to introduce this camera at around the same time as the D4 as we can see lots of pros deciding to invest in both, using the D800 as a good second body. High-end enthusiasts and videographers should find lots that they like about this camera, too.”

pocket-lint.com reviews writes:

“To use, like all high-end Nikons, the D800 is very good indeed. The biggest issue is that buffer writing 36-megapixel images to SD or CF, something that inevitably takes a long time. We found this hampered us when we were reacting to events over which we had no control. This means the D800 won’t suit sports photographers especially well, but studio users will be unlikely to have any issues. Nikon continues to make cameras that are well-designed and exciting to use.”

asia.cnet.com reviews writes:

“The Nikon D800 provides excellent image and video quality, with enough resolution to satisfy any pixelpeeper. Aside from an ergonomic design, it also has an intuitive button layout which makes for a pleasant shooting experience.”

ephotozine.com writes:

“The Nikon D800 performs extremely well and is deserving of our Editor’s Choice award. Nikon have another winning camera on their hands and I expect demand will be extremely high for a long time to come. The D800 is extremely desirable, so much so that I can see people selling an arm and a leg to get it.”

 

Key Features

• 36.3 megapixel full frame FX CMOS sensor
• ISO100-6400 (expandable to ISO50, ISO25600)
• 4fps continuous shooting
• 6fps continuous shooting in DX format at 15.4mp (with MB-D12)
• 51 focus points
• FX/5:4/1.2x/DX Image Formats
• EXPEED 3 processor
• AF at -2EV (Moonlight)
• Full HD 30/25/24fps Video
• Clean HDMI output, Mic/Headphone sockets
• ISO100-25600 available in video
• High-speed CF (UDMA 7) and SD (SDXC and UHS-1) dual card slots.
• 3.2inch screen, 921k dots (near sRGB colour)
• Optical viewfinder (same as D700)
• USB 3.0 – high speed for tethering
• Optional MB-D12 Battery pack

Nikon D800 Specifications

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The Nikon D90 puts all of the tools to explore new creative possibilities at their fingertips through the simple menu driven interface.

For those looking to enjoy the added performance and versatility of the Nikon D90, creative shooting is as simple as rotating the Mode dial with Advanced Scene modes on the camera. Nikon D90 editing tools such as Nikon’s exclusive D-Lighting and image trimming, image overlay, and a wide assortment of color filters can also be applied to images after capture. The Nikon D90 also provides new options for in-camera image enhancement, including the following.

The Nikon D90 is the world’s first digital SLR with a movie mode coupled with a newly designed Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor. The Nikon D90’s 12.3 effective megapixels provides outstanding resolution, delivering images with extraordinarily defined detail. The extremely wide sensitivity range of ISO 200 to 3200 delivers incredibly low-noise throughout which can be increased to Hi 1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) and decreased to Lo 1 (ISO 100 equivalent) to expand shooting versatility. The camera also employs an Image Sensor Cleaning function that works to free image-degrading dust particles from the sensor’s optical low-pass filter.

Nikon D90 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor: Coupled with Nikon’s EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured.

Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second: Combined with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag, dramatic action and decisive moments are captured easily. Nikon D90 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, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.

Nikon D90 Camera features:
•Scene recognition system from D3 and D300, but with 420-pixel RGB sensor–versus their 1,005-pixel sensor&msash;and face detection (it auto-detects the photograph’s subject and sets focus, white balance, exposure, flash, etc.)
•Nikon D90 Playback will automatically zoom on a face
• Active D-lighting from D700 (auto-adjusts highlights and shadows)
•Advanced scene mode can do things like detect a VR lens to apply image stabilization and use a slower shutter speed, rather than crank up the ISO
•Live View has face priority like point-and-shoots and their fastest Live View auto focus yet
•ISO 200-3200, 100 and 6400 in extended range
•12-bit conversion rate
•4.5FPS burst, up to 50 in JPEG, seven in 12-bit NEF
•11 autofocus points
•same 3-inch LCD from other Ds
•100,000 cycle shutter

Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200: High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO setting. Nikon 3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor: High resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing guarantees confident image review and movie playback.

The Nikon D90 delivers images with extraordinary detail and expanded enlargement capacity, to its improved DX-format CMOS image sensor and an effective 12.3 megapixels. The ISO sensitivity ranges from 200-3200 (ISO 6400 equivalent on Hi1 and ISO 100 equivalent on Lo1) providing low-noise images that are rich in detail and offer tonal gradation beyond expectation. It also enhances the performance of other powerful features such as Live View and the new Face Detection System.

The Nikon D90 offers a movie function, allowing you to shoot 320 x 216 pixels, 640 x 424 pixels or HD 720p (1,280 x 720 pixels) movies at the professional smoothness of 24 frames per second in motion JPEG format. The D90’s sensor, which is much larger than the sensor of a typical camcorder, ensures higher image quality and exceptional low-noise, high ISO sensitivity performance, even during movie shooting. Capturing creative movie clips or the drama of life’s moving moments is further enhanced by the wide selection of incredibly sharp NIKKOR interchangeable lenses that are available, from fisheye to wide-angle to super-telephoto. And Micro NIKKOR lenses bring the magic of extreme close-up imagery to movie making.

Reviews

DigitalReview writes:

“If you do not already have an investment in lenses or a predetermined brand preference, we do not hesitate to recommend the Nikon D90 as a better solution compared to the Canon Rebel T2i / EOS 550D. “
Rating: N/A

NeutralDay writes:

“Finally the included software is a bit lackluster, providing the bare minimum for editing images and video. Other than that, the D90 proved to be a powerful, but simple to use DSLR camera. Given it’s price, feature set, and superb results, I highly recommend the Nikon D90. In short, it’s everything the enthusiast needs. “
Rating: ★★★★½

MacWorld writes:

“the D90 is a still-image SLR, and a very good one. With its very good feature set, excellent image quality, and reasonable price, the D90 is a camera you should absolutely consider if you’re shopping for a mid-range SLR.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

PCAdvisor writes:

“All things considered, the Nikon D90 is a very capable camera. At its present asking price it offers fair value for the consumer interested in aiming their image-making sights higher.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

Photoxels writes:

“the D90 is perfect in size, weight and handling the moment you pick it up in your hands. The body is rugged high impact plastic draped over a solid metal chassis, with the unmistakable feel of quality that permeates all Nikon digital SLRs…”
Rating: Editor’s Choice

NeoCamera writes:

“Image quality is great, with a 12 megapixels sensor capable of large prints up to ISO 1600 and even small prints at ISO 6400. The Nikon D90 always remains responsive with a very short shutter lag, perfect for candid and street photography.”
Rating: ★★★★½

Photozone writes:

“The Nikon D90 provides definitively “All you need to fuel your passion for photography” and a little bit more… it represents an exceptionally sound package all-in-all. Highly recommended! “
Rating: N/A

 

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Specifications:

General

* Product Type: Digital camera – SLR with Live View mode,
with Movie recording
* Width: 5.2 in
* Depth: 3 in
* Height: 4.1 in
* Weight: 1.4 lbs
* Body Material: Plastic,
Aluminum alloy

Main Features

* Resolution: 12.3 megapixels
* Color Support: Color
* Optical Sensor Type: CMOS
* Total Pixels: 12,900,000 pixels
* Effective Sensor Resolution: 12,300,000 pixels
* Optical Sensor Size: 15.8 x 23.6mm
* Field of View Crop Factor: 1.5
* Sensor Dust Reduction: Yes
* Light Sensitivity: ISO 100-6400
* Image Processor: EXPEED
* Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode
* Shooting Programs: Close-up,
Night portrait,
Portrait mode,
Landscape
* Special Effects: Portrait,
Landscape,
Neutral,
Monochrome,
Custom Effect,
Vivid
* Image Stabilizer: Optical
* Max Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec
* Min Shutter Speed: 30 sec
* X-sync Speed: 1/200 sec
* Exposure Metering: 3D color matrix II,
Center-weighted,
Spot
* Exposure Modes: I-TTL program flash ,
Bulb ,
Program ,
Automatic ,
Shutter-priority ,
Manual ,
Aperture-priority
* Exposure Range: EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
* Exposure Compensation: ?5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
* Auto Exposure Bracketing: 3 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV steps
* Face Detection: Yes
* White Balance: Automatic,
Presets,
Custom
* White Balance Presets: Fluorescent,
Incandescent,
Sunlight,
Flash,
Shade
* White Balance Bracketing: Yes
* Still Image Format: JPEG, NEF (RAW),RAW + JPEG
* Continuous Shooting Speed: 4.5 frames per second
* TV Tuner: None
* Video Capture: AVI – 1280 x 720,
AVI – 640 x 424,
AVI – 320 x 216

Memory / Storage

* Supported Flash Memory: SDHC Memory Card ,
SD Memory Card
* Floppy Drive: None
* Digital Storage Media: None
* Image Storage: 4288 x 2848,
3216 x 2136,
2144 x 1424

Camera Flash

* Camera Flash: Pop-up flash
* Flash Modes: Slow synchro,
Rear curtain sync,
Red-eye reduction
* Red Eye Reduction: Yes
* Features: AF illuminator

Lens System

* Type: Zoom lens – 18 mm – 105 mm – F/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX ED VR
* Focal Length: 18 mm – 105 mm
* Focus Adjustment: Manual, Automatic
* Auto Focus: TTL phase detection
* Auto Focus Points (Zones): 11
* Min Focus Range: 17.7 in
* Max View Angle: 76 degrees
* Lens Aperture: F/3.5-5.6
* Optical Zoom: 5.8 x
* Zoom Adjustment: Manual
* Lens Construction :11 group(s) / 15 element(s)
* Filter Size :67 mm
* Lens System Mounting: Nikon F
* Features: VR (Vibration Reduction),
Aspherical lens,
Silent Wave Motor (SWM),
ED glass

Additional Features

* Self Timer: Yes
* Self Timer Delay: 2 sec,
10 sec,
5 sec,
20 sec
* Flash Terminal: Hot shoe
* Additional Features:
Digital image rotation,
Display brightness control,
DPOF support,
Face detection,
Depth-of-field preview button,
Cropping an image,
Digital noise reduction,
Histogram display,
In-camera RAW processing,
Highlight point display,
Camera orientation detection,
LCD live view mode,
PictBridge support,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Direct print,
Face-priority AF function

Viewfinder

* Viewfinder Type: Optical – Fixed eye-level pentaprism
* Field Coverage: 96%
* Magnification: 0.94x
* Dioptric Correction Range: -2 to +1
* Viewfinder Frames: Autofocus frame

Display

* Type: LCD display – TFT active matrix – 3 in – Color
* Display Form Factor: Built-in

Digital Player (Recorder)

* Type: None

Microphone

* Type: Microphone – Built-in

Connections

* Connector Type:
1 x USB,
1 x Composite video output,
1 x HDMI
* Expansion Slot(s): 1 x SD Memory Card

Software

* Software: Drivers & Utilities

Miscellaneous

* Carrying Case: None
* Microsoft Certifications: Certified for Windows Vista
* Included Accessories:
LCD display cover,
Eyecup,
Body cap,
Eyepiece cover,
Neck strap
* Cables Included:
Video cable,
USB cable

Power

* Power Device: Battery charger – External

Battery

* Supported Battery: Nikon EN-EL3e
* Supported Battery: 1 x Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Environmental Parameters

* Min Operating Temperature: 32 ?F
* Max Operating Temperature: 104 ?F
* Humidity Range Operating: 0 – 85%

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The camera captures 1080p full HD movies with full-time auto focus and manual exposure control. Nikon D5100 users can quickly switch focus modes to stay with the action through a variety of AF functions, including face priority which can track up to 35 human faces, subject tracking and normal or wide area auto focus.

To activate D-Movie mode and Live-view, a new switch is ergonomically located on the top of the Nikon D5100 camera near the shutter button for easy access. The 16.2-megapixel Nikon D5100 Digital SLR camera is also the first Nikon SLR to provide in-camera effects that can be applied to both photos and movies to deliver even more creative expression.

The 16.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor inside the Nikon D5100 camera is capable of capturing photos that erupt with color and offer amazing sharpness and clarity to create pictures and full HD movies even in low-light conditions. Coupled with Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED 2 image processing engine, photos are brought to life with vivid colors and amazing contrast, accurate exposure, and low noise levels resulting in brilliant image quality. The Nikon EXPEED 2 engine also drives the quick 11-point AF system on the Nikon D5100 to provide rapid focus acquisition even on fast moving subjects. When shooting action with this camera, split second shutter response and four frames per second burst rate make sure no moment is missed, forever putting to rest the story of “the one that got away”.

The Nikon D5100 allows digital photographers of all levels to confidently execute new and creative ways to tell stories with amazing color and clarity. Whether shooting high over crowds or down low to a toddler’s point of view, the camera swing out style Vari-angle LCD screen makes it easy to compose and share great pictures. Displaying even the most subtle details with clarity, the super sharp LCD has a 1000:1 contrast ratio and 921,000-dot resolution, with the ability to rotate 180 degrees horizontally and vertically.

The SLR camera offers variable frame rates and resolutions for movies, and can record 1080p at a cinema-like 24 or 30fps, or a web-friendly 720p resolution at either 24 or 30 fps for up to 20 minutes per clip, in the AVC-HD H.264 codec. Once recorded, movie clips can be edited and trimmed in the camera to save time in post production. Whether utilizing a wireless or hot shoe mounted microphone such as the new Nikon ME-1, sound can be recorded via the stereo microphone input for professional audio results. Captured movies with the new camera can be easily shared using the HDMI output, and controlled remotely with HDMI CEC compatibility.

Reviews

T3 writes:

“Nikon has produced a very capable and versatile camera that is fun and easy to use, its image quality is also superb. While it would make an ideal SLR for a novice looking to take more creative images, it has enough features to make it worthy of consideration by enthusiast photographers.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

PhotographyBlog writes:

“Camera easily overcomes its few real weak points, offering a compelling mix of great image and movie quality, precise and quick auto-focusing, accurate metering and a fantastic LCD screen, all in a format that most users will find intutive and enjoyable to use.”
Rating: ★★★★½

ePhotozine writes:
“Testing on JPEG, Review off, live view off, flash off, kit lens used, unless otherwise stated. Thankfully the shutter response is still very quick in live view mode even though the focusing is much slower.”
Rating: ★★★½☆

cameralabs.com writes:

“Nikon’s D5100 is a successful upgrade over one of the company’s most popular DSLRs. It may not be as significant an upgrade as the D7000 was over the D90, but there’s certainly a lot more to get excited about than many new products. As such, the D5100 becomes one of the most compelling upper-entry-level DSLRs on the market, fulfilling its brief to offer a decent step-up from a budget model without encroaching on the sophistication and price of a mid-range or semi-pro body.”

cnet.com writes:

“Though it doesn’t rank first based on any individual aspect of the camera, the Nikon D5100 delivers a solid combination of image quality, performance, features, and design that puts it out in front if you’re looking for a well-rounded option under $1,000.”

techradar.com writes:

“Great for both enthusiasts and novices looking to take the next step forward, the Nikon D5100 offers a lot of versatility, opportunity for creativity and quality results.”

trustedreviews.com writes:

“The D5100 provides several notable upgrades over the D5000 making it, in our opinion, a far more attractive package than its predecessor was at launch. Significantly smaller and lighter, it’s also easy to use, offers good performance and is capable of delivering consistently good results, both in stills and movie mode. Our only quibbles, such as they are, are fairly minor and limited to the exclusion of useful advanced entry-level tools such as the ability to the pop-up flash as a wireless commander and the omission of a depth-of-field preview button. Both of these would ultimately prove more useful and give the camera more longevity than any of the Special Effects shooting modes. Overall though, the D5100 remains a great camera to use that’s capable of delivering stunning images. If you’re in the market for an advanced entry-level DSLR be sure to add it to your shortlist.”

nikond5100review.com writes:

“If you are buying your first DSLR the Nikon D5100 is a perfect beginner camera, you will be very happy with the low light ability of this camera and the image quality will be far better than any point and shoot or even any super zoom out there.”

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Specifications

Body color	Black
Sensor	• 23.6 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor • Nikon DX format (1.5x FOV crop) • 16.2 million effective pixels • RGB Color Filter Array • 14-bit A/D converter
Anti-dust measures	• Image sensor cleaning system • Airflow control system • Image dust off from reference frame (using optional Capture NX software)
Image sizes	• 4928 x 3264 (L) • 3696 x 2448 (M) • 2464 x 1632 (S)
Image quality	• NEF (14-bit compressed RAW) • JPEG fine (1:4) • JPEG normal (1:8) • JPEG basic (1:16) • NEF (RAW) + Fine JPEG
Movie sizes	• 1920 x 1080 30, 25, 24 fps • 1280 x 720 30, 25, 24 fps • 640 x 424 30, 25 fps
Movie format	• MOV (H.264/MPEG-4), mono sound recording (PCM) with internal mic, stereo mic option.
Color space	• sRGB • Adobe RGB
Lens mount	Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Lens compatibility	• AF-S, AF-I • Other Type G or D AF Nikkor • Other AF Nikkor/AI-P Nikkor• Type D PC Nikkor• Non-CPU • IX Nikkor/AF Nikkor for F3AF • AI-P NIKKOR - All functions supported - All functions supported except autofocus - All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II - All functions supported except some shooting modes - Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster - Cannot be used - All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
Autofocus	• 11 focus points (1 cross-type sensors) • Multi-CAM 1000 • AF working range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, normal temperature) • Contrast Detect in Live View mode • Manual focus [M], Electronic range finding supported
Lens servo	• Single-servo AF (AF-S) • Continuous-servo AF (AF-C) • Automatic AF-S/AF-C (AF-A) • Manual focus (MF)
AF Area mode	• Single Point AF • Dynamic Area AF • Auto Area AF • 3D Tracking (11 points)
Focus tracking	Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF
Focus area	Can be selected from 11 focus points
Focus lock	Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
AF Assist	White light lamp
Exposure mode	• Auto - Auto - Flash off • Scene Modes Portrait Landscape Child Sports Close up Night portrait Night landscape Beach/snow Sunset Dusk/dawn Pet portrait Candlelight Blossom Autumn colors Food Silhouette Food • Special effects Night Vision Color Sketch Miniature effect Selective color High key Low key Silhouette • Programmed auto (P) with flexible program • Shutter-priority auto (S) • Aperture priority auto (A) • Manual (M)
Metering	• TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor • Matrix :3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II  (other CPU lenses) • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame • Spot: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area
Metering range	• EV 0 to 20 (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering) • EV 2 to 20 (spot metering)
Meter coupling	CPU coupling
Exposure comp.	• +/- 5.0 EV • 1/3 EV steps
AE Lock	Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
AE Bracketing	3 frames up to +/–2EV
Sensitivity	• Auto • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200 • ISO 6400 • ISO 12800 (Hi1) • ISO 25600 (Hi2)
Shutter	• Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter • 30 to 1/4000 sec (1/3/ or 1/2 EV steps) • Flash X-Sync: up to 1/200 sec • Bulb
Cont. shooting	• Up to 4fps
White balance	• Auto • Incandescent • Fluorescent Sodium-vapor lamps Warm-white fluorescent White fluorescent Cool-white fluorescent Day white fluorescent Daylight fluorescent Daylight fluorescent Mercury-vapor lamps • Direct sunlight • Flash • Cloudy • Shade • Preset white balance (immediate or from photo)
WB fine tuning	Yes, (except preset manual)
Viewfinder	• Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder • Frame coverage Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical • Magnification Approx. 0.78x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m-1) • Eyepoint 17.9 mm (–1.0 m-1) • Diopter adjustment –1.7 to+1 m-1
LCD monitor	• 3.0″ Vari-Angle TFT LCD • 921,000 dots • 100% frame coverage • 170° viewing angle • Brightness adjustment
Built-in flash	• Auto, Portrait, Child, Close-up, Night portrait, Party/indoor, • Auto flash with auto pop-up, • Manual pop-up in P, S, A or M modes • Guide number approx. 12/39 at ISO 100 (am/ft) • Guide number approx. 13/43 at ISO 100 (m/ft) in manual mode
Sync contact	X-contact only; flash synchronization at shutter speeds of up to 1/200 sec
Flash control	• TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor. • i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with built-in flash, SB-400, SB-800, SB-900 and SB-600 • Auto aperture with SB-800/SB-900 and CPU lenses • Non-TTL auto with SB-900, SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27 and 22s • Range-priority manual with SB-900, SB-800 and SB-700
Flash mode	Auto, Fill flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction
Flash compensation	• -3 to +1 EV • 1/3 steps
Nikon Creative Lighting system	Advanced Wireless Lighting when using SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SU-800 as commander and SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
Shooting modes	• Single frame shooting (S) mode • Continuous shooting : 4.0 frames per second • Self-timer • Quick-Response Remote • Delayed Remote • Quiet shutter release
Self-timer	• 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
Playback functions	• Full frame • Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) • Playback with Playback zoom • Movie Playback • Slide Show • Histogram Display • Highlights • Auto Image Rotation • Image Comment (up to 36 characters)
Orientation sensor	Yes
Storage	• SD / SD HC / SDXC
Video output	NTSC or PAL selectable
Connectivity	• USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) • A/V out • HDMI out • DC-IN (optional AC adapter and adapter connector)
Languages	Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Power	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14
Working environment	• 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) • Less than 85% humidity
Dimensions	128 x 97 x 79 mm (5.0 x 3.8 x 3.1 in.)
Weight (no batt)	510g (1 lb 2 oz)
Weight (inc. batt)	560g (1 lb 4 oz)

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The Nikon D40’s body is light and compact, making it easy to carry anywhere, and its design incorporates fewer potentially confusing controls and other distractions, allowing anyone to take breathtaking pictures while elimi-nating the need to “learn” photography. The Nikon D40 features a high-resolution 6.1-effective-megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor and a highly advanced Image Processing Engine. These combine to produce great image detail with true, vivid colors.

Nikon’s exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering II assures accurate exposure control even in difficult lighting conditions. Using its 420-pixel sensor, the Nikon D40 instantly assesses and compares each scene’s brightness, contrast and color with its built-in database of information from over 30,000 real-world lighting scenarios, then instantaneously determines and sets the accurate exposure. For those who want more control, alternative exposure control tools such as spot metering, center-weighted metering and exposure compensation are also available.

The Nikon D40 SLR camera has remarkably fast responses. It incorporates Nikon’s Multi-CAM530 autofocus module and a 3-area autofocus system with a cross-type sensor located in the center. The refined algorithms that control autofocus of the lens are inherited from Nikon’s renowned D200 and D80 digital SLRs, delivering more precise focus, faster subject tracking and more accurate autofocus response and detection – even in low light.

The Nikon D40 is ready when you are. It takes only 0.18 seconds to power up, and the camera’s nearly imperceptible shutter release lag time does away with the frustrating picture-taking delay common with point-and-shoot digital cameras – assuring that special moments are captured beautifully. Continuous shooting makes it easy to capture the action by shooting at 2.5 frames per second for up to 100 shots (JPEG FINE L-size or smaller). Images are rapidly processed and recorded to a compact SD memory card, and a USB 2.0 Hi-speed interface supports fast transfer of image data to a connected computer. Even previewing images on the bright and sharp 2.5-inch LCD color monitor is near instant.

The AUTO ISO feature makes the most of available light by automatically setting the camera’s light sensitivity from the available ISO range of 200 to 1600. The camera’s ISO can also be set manually between this range, plus HI 1 (one step over 1600), allowing you to capture beautiful pictures even in low-light situations without a flash.

Reviews

imaging-resource.com writes:

“The Nikon D40 stands up well against the competition — even those with higher resolution — with great image quality at all speeds, and near-perfect utility as a family camera. It’s tough to ask for more. The Nikon D40 lives up to our expectations, and even exceeds them. There’s no question that the Nikon D40 is a Dave’s Pick.”

KenRockwell writes

“If you carry a camera around your neck, skip the G10 since a D40 (or digital Rebel XTi) outperform any compact, but if you have to work out of your pocket or a sock, the G10 is great for anything that holds still.”

ThinkCamera writes:

“We’re not sure how long the Nikon D40 will keep going in the market, but until it finally drops off the radar, it represents the most fantastic value in DSLR at the moment. Yes it’s dated and that shows, but the images are good and the camera is fun to use. What’s not to love about the Nikon D40… “

ThomHogan writes:
“Yes, the ratings are the same for both the D40 and D40x. While you get a bit more “performance” from the D40x due to the extra pixels and slightly faster frame rate, it’s not enough to make me give an additional star, especially given the loss of flash sync speed. Likewise, the increase in price for the D40x, while slightly more than justified by the changes, doesn’t warrant losing a full star for the D40x, either…”

PocketLint writes:

“Noise is kept well under control thanks the fact the camera uses fewer, larger pixels (larger pixels are more sensitive to light so require less signal amplification thus reducing noise issues) and that good in-camera processing….The D40 is an almost perfect DSLR for those first time DSLR buyers on a more modest budget…”

Shutterbug writes:

“The D40 is not a camera whose functions you can change easily as you work, although most people using this camera will probably set it up once at the start of a session and keep it there. It’s not that the control for changes of ISO, single and continuous release, and other functions is difficult—it’s that, unlike many Nikon D-SLRs we’ve tested, they are all done here in the LCD menu and not via on-body buttons or switches…”

PCAuthority writes:

“The 18–55mm stock lens is good, but Nikon has done away with the internal focus motor of previous cameras. The upshot is that you’re restricted to either AF-S or AF-I lenses, so the D40 isn’t necessarily a good choice for those who already have a selection of Nikkor lenses.”

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MELVILLE, N.Y. (April 5, 2011) – Today, Nikon announced the new 16.2-megapixel Nikon D5100 Digital SLR designed for those ready to artistically express themselves and need a versatile camera that can keep pace creatively. The Nikon D5100 D-SLR houses a host of new and innovative features aimed at giving photographers the tools to shatter creative constraints and tell stories with amazing image quality and stunning HD movies.

The Nikon D5100 includes features designed to enhance the shooting experience, including an impressive new 3-inch, super sharp 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD screen and full HD (1080p) movie recording with full-time autofocus. The 16.2-megapixel D5100 is also the first Nikon D-SLR to provide in-camera effects that can be applied to both photos and movies to deliver even more creative expression.

“Now more than ever, consumers want to pack only one device with them when travelling on excursions both far away and close to home,” said Lisa Osorio, general manager of marketing at Nikon Inc. “By providing consumers with a simple path to creative freedom for both stills and movies, the Nikon D5100 is designed to become an essential camera for capturing all of life’s occasions.”

Ready for the Adventure of Life
The D5100 allows photographers of all levels to confidently execute new and creative ways to tell stories with amazing color and clarity. Whether shooting high over crowds or down low to a toddler’s point of view, the swing out style Vari-angle LCD screen makes it easy to compose and share great images. Displaying even the most subtle details with clarity, the super sharp LCD has a 1000:1 contrast ratio and 921,000-dot resolution, with the ability to rotate 180 degrees horizontally and vertically.

To further test creative boundaries, photographers can take advantage of the D5100’s in-camera Special Effects Mode. Applied to either stills or D-Movies, these innovative effects are easy to apply and add a high level of creativity and fun to the photo experience. By selecting the Effects position on the mode dial located on top of the camera, photographers can easily apply effects such as Selective Color and choose up to three different colors in a scene while the remainder of the scene is converted to monochrome. Color Sketch creates photos and a stop motion movie in a colorful sketched drawing style, while the Miniature effect records photos and high speed movies to bestow a feeling of a mini-scale scene. To record photos in extreme lighting conditions or to produce movies with a gritty appearance , the new Night Vision mode calls upon Nikon’s pro D-SLR performance to offer extreme low-light capability by enabling the camera to shoot up to a super-high 102,400 ISO. In addition to the Effects mode, users can create photos with amazing tonal range by selecting the high dynamic range (HDR) function within the camera. With this selected, the D5100 will automatically expose two consecutive images in rapid succession – one over and one underexposed up to 3EV stops to produce a finished photo with an amazing range of midtones and highlights that wouldn’t otherwise be possible in a single shot. Additionally, Active D-Lighting can be selected by itself or combined with HDR for an even more dramatic effect.

The versatile Nikon D5100 D-SLR will motivate shooters to further explore creatively with its advanced camera features including full manual controls (P,S,A,M on the mode dial) offering the ability to  manage the camera’s aperture and shutter speeds. Once the photo is captured, photographers have the flexible retouch menu at their disposal to apply additional in-camera effects and editing options including color and filter effects, red eye correction and NEF (RAW) processing.

The remarkably wide ISO range of 100-6400 (expandable to a staggering 25,600 ISO), allows photographers to shoot confidently in outdoor and indoor low-light situations, even handheld with low noise. In challenging lighting conditions such as when a subject is backlit, Nikon’s Active D-lighting feature helps to keep shadows and highlights consistent for even exposures.

To further unleash creativity, the Picture Control system also affords users the choice for Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, or Landscape settings to apply a personal look and feel to their pictures. Additionally, the versatile Scene Modes let them choose from Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait and more for stunning results in just about all possible lighting conditions.

Create Full HD Movies
The Nikon D5100 captures 1080p full HD movies with full-time autofocus and manual exposure control. Users can quickly switch focus modes to stay with the action through a variety of AF functions, including face priority which can track up to 35 human faces, subject-tracking and normal or wide-area autofocus. To activate D-Movie mode and Live-view, a new switch is ergonomically located on the top of the camera near the shutter button for easy access.

The D5100 D-SLR offers variable frame rates and resolutions for movies, and can record 1080p at a cinema-like 24 or 30fps, or a web-friendly 720p resolution at either 24 or 30 fps for up to 20 minutes per clip, in the AVC-HD H.264 codec. Once recorded, movie clips can be edited and trimmed in the camera to save time in post production. Whether utilizing a wireless or hot shoe mounted microphone such as the new ME-1, sound can be recorded via the stereo microphone input for professional audio results.  Captured movies can be easily shared using the HDMI output, and controlled remotely with HDMI CEC compatibility.

Superior Image Quality
The 16.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor is capable of capturing images that erupt with color and offer amazing sharpness and clarity to create images and full HD movies even in low-light conditions.  Coupled with Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED2 image processing engine, images are brought to life with vivid colors and amazing contrast, accurate exposure, and low noise levels resulting in brilliant image quality. The EXPEED 2 engine also drives the quick 11-point AF system on the D5100 to provide rapid focus acquisition even on fast moving subjects. When shooting action, split second shutter response and four frames per second burst rate make sure no moment is missed, forever putting to rest the story of “the one that got away”.

Whether shooting lush wilderness landscapes or an urban skyline, the D5100 utilizes Nikon’s exclusive Scene Recognition System to analyze subject information from a database containing more than 30,000 images to optimize focus, exposure, i-TTL flash exposure and white balance. To assist in creating amazing imagery, the Scene Recognition System reads data from the 420-pixel 3D Color Matrix Meter RGB sensor that examines the scene’s brightness and color data then optimizes the camera’s performance prior to the actual exposure.

An entirely greater world of creativity will open up to photographers when adding versatile AF-S NIKKOR lenses to the equation. With a wide range of focal lengths and versatile features, AF-S NIKKOR lenses help to create a variety of photo perspectives to images and movies such as the ability to isolate subjects with a shallow depth of field or zoom close to the action from afar. Combining the D5100 D-SLR with NIKKOR lenses also delivers the sharpness essential for HD movies, and Nikon’s innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) II technology helps to eliminate the effects of camera shake.

New ME-1 Microphone
To address the needs of the ever growing community of shooters abandoning their video cameras for the versatility of a D-SLR, Nikon now offers the ME-1 stereo microphone. Engineered specifically for a
D-SLR, the new ME-1 microphone attaches to the hot shoe and has noise dampening components designed to minimize noise resulting from AF operation. The microphone also has a low-cut filter to reduce wind and other noise not already blocked by the wind screen.  Designed with D-SLR users in mind, the ME-1 is powered through the camera, and also features a cable stop to keep the cable out of the way when using the camera, and reduce instances of noise from unintentional contact. Because it utilizes a standard 3.5mm stereo jack, the ME-1 is ideal for the D5100 and other Nikon HD movie capable D-SLR’s such as the D3s, D300s, D7000, as well as the COOLPIX P7000 and any other camera with a 3.5mm stereo input jack.

Price and Availability
The D5100 D-SLR camera will be available throughout the United States beginning mid April 2011 at an estimated selling price of $799.95 for the body only, and $899.95 for the body and lens outfit that includes the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. The new Nikon ME-1 microphone will be available in April 2011, and will retail at an estimated selling price* of $179.95. For more information, please visit www.nikonusa.com.

Our Rating ****~ (4/5)

Good: Incredible low light performance, inclusion of D-Movie, quiet shutter, stunning pictures

Bad: Unless you value the increased ISO and video, it’s an expensive upgrade from the D3

gizmodo writes:
“The D3s’s sensor is an evolved form of the original D3’s 12.1MP full-frame sensor, using a different structure to improve the signal-to-noise ratio while shooting at higher ISO ratings, along with new algorithms for better image processing. The normal ISO range is 200-12,800, going up to ISO 102,400 at the top end of the expanded range.”

CNET writes:
“The D3S is the replacement for the professional workhorse, the D3, and sits alongside the D3X at the top of the Nikon FX sensor line-up.”

LetsGoDigital writes:
“I even dare to say that this is the best digital SLR camera at this moment. In any case, the best that Nikon has ever built. Thanks to the D3, many photographers made the switch to Nikon, either having stepped over to Canon before or not. And I actually think that the Nikon D3s will make more photographers want to make the switch.”
Rating: ★★★★½

The D3S is a worthy successor to the D3, refining rather than completely overhauling the successful formula. True night vision is a step closer with the Nikon D3S, a stunning professional dSLR on all accounts from still images to video.

There are few surprises in the looks of the D3S — it’s almost identical to the D3 which it now supersedes. It feels incredibly well made, and for the price you would expect this camera to work like a tank. The 3-inch 920,000-dot screen remains unchanged from its predecessor’s, and still does the job well. It’s a smidgen lighter than the D3 too, not that 60-odd grams makes that much difference in the grand scheme of things — especially when you’re toting around the new 70-200mm VR II lens attached to the camera.

There are also three different crop modes which are all displayed in the viewfinder: 1.2x, 5:4 and DX, which reduce the file size but allow the photographer to achieve different effects and also to use different, non-FX lenses.

DCR writes:
“Image quality is excellent, particularly when shot in RAW. Naturally, your lens choice will affect parameters like sharpness, but overall I was pleased with most shots captured with this camera.”

ImagingResource writes:
“While we’re used to seeing a pretty clear descent in image size as ISO rises, images from the 12-megapixel D3S don’t start to need a size downgrade from 16×24 until ISO 12,800…Really a remarkable performance from the amazing  digital SLR camera.”

PhotoReview.au writes:
“No noise was visible in test shots up to ISO 3200 and it didn’t become obvious until ISO 12,800… the D3s provided sharper, more saturated images than we obtained in test shots from the EOS 1D Mark IV, as shown in the sample crops from our Imatest tests”

WDC writes:
“Sharpness is excellent with the right lens choice, though due to the large sensor the resulting depth of field can be much narrower than you are used to. With a relatively moderate pixel count, the level of detail is not breathtaking but does offer as much as the pixels will allow – which is plenty for prints up to A2.”

Shutterbug writes:
“the D3S is a state-of-the-art pro camera that lets you get images you might not have considered previously possible, and then some. Battery staying power, framing rate, customization features, nine-shot brackets, focusing speed and accuracy, and video and still crop and size options make it a formidable machine for any working photographer.”
Rating:N/A

Pocket-Lint writes:
“This evolution of Nikon’s D3 full “FX” frame professional digital SLR brings new features such as HD movies into the frame. A new 12.1-megapixel sensor with improved circuitry allows superb image quality at very high ISO settings makes the D3s a stunning pro model”
Rating: ★★★★½

NeutralDay writes:
“For photographers not needing the absolute best in high ISO performance, and/or those uninterested in shooting HD video, the D3s may not be the most dire of purchases. But for photographers just now moving up to a professional level camera and invested in Nikon glass, or for professionals desiring even higher levels of performance, the Nikon D3s definitely comes “Highly Recommended’
Rating: ★★★★½

Additional Nikon D3S Features

- Newly added image area of 1.2x crop (30 x 20) format with approx. 8.4 megapixels
- Multiple exposure operation that can be repeated by designating the function to the bracketing button
- Electronic virtual horizon that is available in Live View shooting
- Extended menu banks that stores up to four combinations of exposure mode, shutter speed and aperture value
- Versatile in-camera Retouch Menus, including RAW processing to enhance your images without using a computer
- Compatible with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output. Type C connector (mini size) is employed
- With the optional GPS Unit GP-1, location information such as latitude, longitude, altitude and time are automatically recorded to each image’s EXIF data. The Time Adjustment feature, which adjusts your camera’s time zone, is also available using the GP-1. Especially useful for group assignments that require several D3S cameras to be synchronized.
- Exclusive Nikon Software — Nikon Transfer and ViewNX software packages (supplied) for a range of basic photo browsing and editing operations; Capture NX 2, Camera Control Pro 2, and Image Authentication Software (all optional) enable more advanced operation and image editing.

Some of the most interesting improvements to photographers are perhaps not the most highlighted in the specifications. It’s the little things that you’ll notice the most, like the soft-touch AF-On button and the new, dedicated live view button. It’s no longer on the dial, but instead located near the LCD screen, which is actually pretty clever for two main reasons: it’s more convenient to press the button rather than move the dial for easy access into live view; and secondly, it means that you can use quiet shutter and other shooting options when live view is active.Inside, the sensor has been completely redesigned, so it isn’t the same as that found on the D3. The 12.87-megapixel CMOS sensor won’t match something like the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV’s 17-megapixel sensor, but then again it’s not really meant to — if you want that sort of resolution for studio work you’ll be looking at the D3X anyway.

The inclusion of D-Movie on the D3S came as no real surprise considering how it has encroached upon more entry-level models like the D5000, and the prosumer DX format D300S. At 720p and 24 frames per second the implementation is essentially the same as featured on the aforementioned cameras. There’s an internal stereo microphone plus a 3.5mm jack for attaching an external microphone, and if you fancy capturing a moment from video as a JPEG, that’s a possibility as well (though it will only be 720×540 pixels). In-camera editing of movies is also available, though it’s not going to replace a dedicated video editing package any time soon.

The D3S is an incredible performer — it meets the same stats as the now-retired D3 but it feels just a little more nimble on its feet. Its burst rating is 9 frames per second and it achieves this with ease in practice, and thanks to the increased buffer it now takes even longer for this camera to slow its machine-gun-like response. Nikon claims the battery life can now withstand 4200 frames on a single charge.

The white balance seems to produce slightly warmer tones on automatic settings than the D3 does, which makes for a more pleasing colour balance from JPEGs straight from the camera.

The low light capabilities of this camera are a great improvement over the D3. Though the maximum ISO is a rather jaw-dropping 102,400, at this level it’s incredibly noisy and there is a loss of detail.

However, it’s undeniable that the D3S breaks new ground in non-flash photography thanks to its strong images at high sensitivities under ISO 102,400. Anecdotally, the D3S seemed to keep colours accurate as the sensitivity level increased when compared to D700 and D300S images. At low and native sensitivities, the D3S produces punchy, vibrant colours that are very accurate.

The shots that we took as dusk descended over the cityscape were simply unbelievable — this camera delivered results that could be mistaken for daytime shots. In conjunction with the 70-200mm VR II lens, the D3S is a formidable picture-taking machine, and most definitely makes photographing low light situations incredibly easy (just mind the hefty lens).

For absolutely anyone who values high shutter speeds, greater depth of field or just amazing performance in low light situations, the D3S is simply amazing. Professional photographers particularly in action and sports fields will relish this camera. Incremental updates, like D-Movie, seem to be inevitable additions to the formula, and we look forward to some of the features on this camera trickling down to consumer SLRs in the future.

S P E C I F I C A T I O N

PhotographyBlog writes:
“Overall the Nikon D3 is capable of delivering some exceptional imagery, whether shooting day or night, single shot or continuous bursts, JPEG, TIFF or RAW – and images that jump out from the screen like they do are going to serve jobbing photographers well in the business of impressing busy picture editors.”
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Pocket-Lint writes:
“This is the first DSLR I have ever considered awarding a ten out of ten to in almost 17-years of camera testing and that is high praise indeed. However, the few minor niggles there are meant it did not get the top marks in the end. “
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Digital camera world sells the Nikon D3

WDH writes:
“Overall, the D3 is an extremely well-specified camera with fantastic performance across the board – in the AF system, the speed, and the superb image quality that can be achieved, even at high ISOs. In short, the D3 is as good as it gets right now and as such achieves our highest ever score. “
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ThinkCamera writes:
” The 12-24 performs extremely well and you could use it at 18mm and beyond in FX mode without appreciable vignetting; wider than that and you need to switch to DX mode. This gives the images look great, far better than you might expect from five million pixels.”
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KenRockwell writes:
” The D3 did a perfectly fine job, even if the color of the lighting didn’t cooperate…ISO 12,500 can be grainy, and ISO 25,600 is downright loaded with red dots, but still usable when you need it. ”
Rating: N/A

PopPhoto writes:
“Our lab tests confirmed our initial reaction to the D3’s impressive fixed eye-level pentaprism viewfinder. Bright and clear, it provides a field of view that covers 100 percent of the captured scene, earning an Excellent rating. Data is easy to read, with no visible vignetting or light falloff across the image area,”
Rating: N/A

OutbackPhoto writes:
“The Nikon D3 is a very solid and extremely responsive camera, Image quality is excellent, The D3 seems to deliver at high ISO (of course we need now to get more experience with real world photos), The LCD is very good (like with the D300), We like the dual CF card slots”
Rating: N/A

Samples

- Sample Photos @ ImagingResource

- Sample Photos @ Photo.net

-Sample Photos @ DigitalCameraReview

- Sample Photos @ PhotographyBlog

- Sample Photos @ Pocket-Lint

- Sample Photos @ Outbackphoto

-Sample Photos @ Naturfotograf

-  Sample Photos @ RobGalbraith

-  Sample Photos @ Nikon USA

-  Sample Photos @ Daveeinsel.com

-  Sample Photos @ ImagingResource

-  Sample Photos @ Nikon Global

-  Sample Photos: ISO 6400 (70% crop) & ISO 25600 (70% crop)

-  Sample Photos: 1 (100% crop) & 2 (100% crop)

-  Sample Photos @ fengniao

-  Sample Photos @ Xitek

Luminous-Landscape writes:
“For its part the full-frame Nikon D3 is a direct challenge to Canon’s 1 Series, which has dominated the pro marketplace now for more than half a decade. The 1D MKIII is right in the D3’s bore sight, and the D3 matches it or surpasses it in IQ, sensitivity, and resolution.”

Naturfotograf writes:
“Skin tones and rendition should comply with stern requirements. The resolution on its own is more than high enough to show every flaw of the model’s make-up and skin irregularities. However, the file sizes may not suffice for making extreme enlargements”

Luminous-Landscape writes:
“The D3 images captured on 13 Dec 07 weren’t the most dynamic music photos I’ve taken to date. I’m even willing to concede that the images themselves are perhaps less interesting than the lessons I’ve learned with this new photographic tool. However, it’s only with a commitment to unpaid practice that I can confidentially integrate the Nikon D3 into my professional photography.”

PhotoReview.au writes:
” Image noise was barely visible in test shots taken at ISO settings up to 2000. Beyond that point, where noise appears, it looked more like film grain than electronic interference and had no visible effect on image sharpness. Colours and sharpness were retained, right up to ISO 25,600. The graph below plots the results from our Imatest resolution tests in line widths per pixel height against the ISO settings used for the test shots.”
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Luminous-Landscape writes:
“Canon has enjoyed a deserved reputation for high image quality, especially at high ISO. But now with the D3 Nikon has upped the ante, producing a camera that appears to offer lower noise than Canon (at least against the flagship 1Ds MKIII), and higher available speeds as well.”

CNETasia writes:
“In terms of speed or image-capturing performance, the D3 is probably the fastest camera we’ve ever had the chance to use. It’s able to capture up to nine frames per second (fps) in FX (full frame) mode and 11fps in DX (1.5 crop) mode. This happens to better Canon’s sports-oriented 1D Mark III by 1fps, albeit at a different resolution.”

ImagingResource writes:
“The Nikon D3 isn’t just the flagship of the Nikon digital SLR line. It’s state of the art… Add the excellent Nikkor glass that keeps rolling out of the Nikon factories, and you’re looking at one sweet photographic system. The Nikon D3 is a five-star Dave’s Pick, and one hot digital SLR camera.”

NeoCamera writes:
“no camera is perfect for all types of photography, but the D3 with its combination of high-ISO, fast burst rate, advanced autofocus is as close as it gets for action photography. For other types of photography, it performs among the top as well.”

CNET writes:
“The bottom line: Nikon’s flagship dSLR packs a full-frame 12-megapixel sensor and is a highly versatile imaging powerhouse that lets photographers create images previously impossible to capture..”

ByThom writes:
“Certainly true for everyone up to ISO 1600. Where you’ll start to object is going to be somewhere north of there. Personally, the best ISO 3200 camera I’ve seen, bar none, and usable at 6400 with care.”

CEN writes:
“This camera looks big, feels big, and produces big images of outstanding color and detail. I should emphasize that – the color this camera captures is very accurate and even the finest of details are clearly visible with high quality optics. What that equates to is picking up more of the textures to things.”

Photo.net writes:
“For those who would like a DSLR optimized for sports, news, and wedding photography, the D3 is probably the top choice. Since the D3 can handle ISO 3200 easily and provides very acceptable 6400 results, it changes the approach to indoor and low-light photography.”

DigitalCameraReview writes:
“..the D3 is simply a state of the art, high-performance pro camera, and few of us who’ve been fortunate enough to get our hands on one would argue that it isn’t worth every penny of that lofty price tag. ”

Features:

- New large image sensor developed by Nikon; 12.1 effective megapixels
- Wide sensitivity range
- High-speed performance
- EXPEED — Nikon’s image processing concept embodied
- Picture Control System
- AF system employing high-density 51-point AF
- Scene Recognition System
- Three image areas available
- High-definition, 3-inch VGA, TFT LCD monitor with wide-viewing angle
- Two Liveview modes available
- Optical finder with 100% frame coverage and 0.7x magnification in FX format
- Superior durability
- CF card double slot
- Exclusive Wireless Transmitter WT-4 (optional)
- Active D-Lighting
- Fine adjustment function for AF
- Improved Function button feature
- HDMI output (High-Definition TV) supported
- Info display
- Digital level incorporated
- Image-management software ViewNX/Nikon Transfer inluded in the optional Software Suite CD-ROM