Nikon Interchangeable Lens Camera Knowledge Base

T he single-lens reflex Nikon F (SLR) camera was first announced in May, 1959 and swiftly rose to the non-confirmed standard for photo journalists and many other professional photographers. Features of the Nikon F included interchangeable lenses, focusing screens and viewfinders. (Many of these original lenses can be still be employed on Nikon digital cameras still being manufactured today). With their new F cameras in production, Nikon zipped past Leica world's new standard. Nikon announced their first camera (the Nikon 1) in 1948. They were resolved to create the absolute best camera. At the time, Leica was the unquestionable leader in the marketing of 35mm cameras, Right then and there Nikon decided to find ways to improve this camera and manufactured several Nikon models through the end of 1959. Nikon cameras have consistently been the standard for measurement of all other cameras.

By manufacturing what photographers want -- and require -- to capture astounding images. People have said, "Canons are created by engineers, but Nikons are built by photographers"

.Digital SLR (single lens reflex) Camera Reviews. Nikon offers two sensor types, DX Format with a cropped Apps C Sensor and a Full Frame FX Sensor. Plus Nikon offers a Digital Mirrorless Nikon 1 CX Sensor System   Sep 21, 2011

Nikon 1 CX camera system

Nikon 1 J1 mirrorless camera. The innovative new design and technology of the Nikon 1 camera system breaks through visual barriers Generate and Express yourself as Never Before. The new Nikon 1 J1 provides the freedom to connect, acquire, and communicate to life. Convey quality, passion and depth to visual narratives and initiate conversations through photos, videos and multimedia. J1 highlights CX-Format High-Speed AF CMOS Sensor • EXPEED 3 Dual Image Processor • Interchangeable 1 NIKKOR Lens System  • 10 fps Continuous Shooting in AF Mode • 73 Point AF Array • 3.0" 460K-Dot Anti-Glare Color LCD • Full HD (1080p) Movie Record Mode • Motion Snapshot 1-Touch Photo Animation • Smart Photo Selector .  Announced Sep 21, 2011

Nikon 1 System  V1 mirrorless camera - Pursue and Express the Moments in Your Life. The new Nikon 1 V1 allows you to pursue and express every one of life's moments. Your images will spark conversations as the new Nikon 1 V1 assists you in interpreting it all. Let your creative freedom run free with an fresh imaging system engineered for both today and tomorrow. Behold the innovative fresh Nikon 1 System . A leap forward in technology and layout. Acquire each incredible moment of life using the latest imaging technology evolution. At the center of the Nikon 1 is the EXPEED 3, a finale of years of commitment to evolving digital imaging engineering. Announced Sep 21, 2011

Nikon FX Full Frame Cameras Nikon D3  • $5,000 • Introduced August 23, 2007• 12MP • Nikon D3 Professional digital imaging without compromise. A Nikon-original 12.1- megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor, teamed with exclusive Nikon EXPEED digital image processing technology Nikon D3S  The Nikon D3S engineered for Brawn, Precision, Implementation and adaptability stupendously rises to the occasion to carry out the ever changing requirements of photographers whose responsibilities require 100% output from them along with their camera equipment. The D3S' durable magnesium alloy construction has expansive sealing in opposition to dust and moisture, and it delivers on its guarantee of excellence.  Sep 28, 2011 Nikon D3X - Nikon D3X digital SLR Camera - Harmonized with a congruent lens, image detail turns out simply astonishing, while other attributes, the more potentially biased ones such as color and contrast, are a challenge to describe however are incomparable for professional shooting, and surpasses the D3's already top-notch capabilities. Typical Internet price $9,500 Sep 28, 2011 Nikon D4 'multi-media' DSLR Engineered for working photographers, the Nikon D4 endures the most-demanding photographers requirements and then some. Building upon the basic foundation of its forerunner, the D4 is big in many ways which will surely be appreciated. The camera has a 36 x 23.9 mm 16.2mp CMOS image sensor featuring the Nikon FX-format along with the EXPEED3 imaging processor. ISO sensitivity may now be expanded down to ISO 50 or up to 204,800 along with a normal range of ISO 100-12,800 Jan 7, 2011 Nikon D700 FX Full Frame 12MP Digital SLR Camera • Typical Internet price $2,700 • The D700 DSLR camera employs a larger image sensor than that of the D300, although with around the same megapixels indicating the sensor size to pixel density ratio on the D700 is way less than the Nikon D300. This ratio is only 1.4MP cm2 on the D700 and 3.3MP cm2 on the D300. There's Lower noise when acquiring the same image because of the effective 12.1 MP Nikon FX-format image sensor with dimensions of 23.9 x 36mm, almost the exact same size as 35mm film. Introduced July 1, 2008  Sep 28, 2011 Nikon DX AP-C Cameras Nikon D90 - A professional camera in an amateur cameras price tag and it's extremely easy to use. No amount of words can describe it; you have to get out and experience it to fully grasp it. The big colorful LCD screen on the Nikon D90 instantly tells the story "Did I get the shot". There are a incredible set of individual buttons right on the D90 to control functions like white balance, ISO, autofocus, metering, shooting mode, image quality, etc.  Introduced August 27, 2008  Sep 26, 2011    Nikon D300S, The Nikon D300s DSLR Camera is built upon the strength of the original D300 by including 720p HD Video Capability. Featuring a 51-point AF system, 7 fps continuous shooting, 100% viewfinder accuracy, and sensitivity to poor light (expandable as high as ISO 6400), the enhanced D300s contains professional-grade features packaged in a compact, extremely durable, all metal body.  Sep 29, 2011    Nikon D3000 - After a few times of taking the Nikon D3000 out for a shoot, you'll come away in awe. Using manual mode, indoor images are balanced with the ideal blend of color and shadow. As expected when shooting in poor lighting conditions, noise will show up. conversely the D3000 system can be adjusted to dispense outstanding indoor photos by using the proper settings. Jan 21, 2011 Nikon D3100 - Nikon unveils the D3100, its latest entry-level offering and its first DSLR that can record full 1080p HD videos. Successor to the popular D3000, it is built around a 14.2 CMOS sensor and a 3 inch LCD. As well as movies it gains Live View shooting, a wider ISO range ( 100-3200 expandable to 12800) and a host of small revisions. Announced Aug 19, 2010 12/22/2010 Nikon D5000 DX 12.3 MP Digital SLR Camera with 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD -  A remarkable blend of simplicity and highly advanced D-SLR capabilities, the compact and powerful D5000 offers breathtaking 12.3-megapixel image quality, along with a flexible, Vari-angle, Live View monitor for fresh picture-taking perspectives. Nikon's EXPEED image processing further enhances performance   12/13/2010 Nikon D5100 6.2-mp DSLR  The Nikon D5100 DSLR sports a slew of new and ground-breaking features targeted to give photographers more tools to help eliminate constraints on creativity and to capture astonishing HD movies and spectacular image quality. The camera includes a new super sharp 3-inch, 921,000-dot variable-angle LCD monitor which can rotate 180 degrees both horizontally and vertically, plus there's full HD (1080p) image recording that includes full-time autofocus. Other features include in-camera effects which may be applied to photos and movies. Typical Internet price is $674 Sep 27, 2011 Nikon D7000 The Nikon D7000 is all about image quality before all else, This gives the DSLR photographer and filmmaker what Nikon calls a new class of Nikon camera.  This time Nikon didn't hold back on video recording features like they did on the D90. Plus nearly all Nikon lenses ecer made for Nikon cameras will work with the D7000, even the old non-CPU and AIS lenses. Apr 30, 2011 Discontinued Nikon DSLR Cameras

Nikon D40 Introduced November 16, 2006

Nikon D40X - • Introduced March 5, 2007

Nikon D50 - • Introduced April 22, 2005

Nikon D70  - -• Introduced January 28, 2004

Nikon D70S • Introduced April 22, 2005

Nikon D80 • Introduced August 9, 2006

Nikon D60 • Introduced January 28, 2008

Nikon D200 • Replaced by the Nikon D300. Introduced November 1, 2005

Nikon D300 • Introduced August 23, 2007

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