Nikon Digital SLR Camera Chronological History

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N ikon released their first camera in 1948 (the Nikon 1). They were determined to make the very best camera.  Leica was the undisputed leader in 35mm cameras, so Nikon set about to improve upon this camera and created various Nikon models through 1959. In May of 1959, the Nikon F single-lens reflex (SLR) camera was introduced and quickly became the unconfirmed standard of photo journalists and other professional photographers.  The F had interchangeable viewfinders, focusing screens and lenses. (Many of these lenses can be used on new Nikon digital cameras being made today). With these new F cameras, Nikon bypassed Leica as the new world leader

By offering what users want -- and need -- to capture sensational pictures, Nikon cameras have continued to be the standards against which all other cameras are measured.  It has been said, "Canons are designed by engineers, Nikons are designed by photographers". You can get Nikon Lens from ebay
Nikon DSLR History Date Intro Price Image Area-Large Image Area-Small
Nikon D3100 14.2 MP Digital Camera 08/20/2010 $699 - Replacing D3000 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP) 2304 x 1536
Nikon D3000 10.0 mp Digital Camera 07/30/2009 $591 3872 x 2592 1936 x 1296
Nikon D300S 12.2 mp Digital Camera 07/30/2009 $1,799 4288 x 2848 2144 x 1424
Nikon D5000 - 12.3MP DX Camera Nikon D5000 12.3MP DX Digital SLR Camera 04/14/2009 $799 4,288x2,848 3024 x 2016
Nikon D3X - 24.5 MP FX Camera Nikon D3X 24.5 MP FX Digital Camera 12/01/2008 $7,999 - Current Flagship 6048 x 4032 3024 x 2016
Nikon D90 - 12MP DX Camera Nikon D90 12MP DX Digital Camera 08/27/2008 $999 - Better than D300 4,288x2,848 2,144x1,424
Nikon D700 - 12MP FX Camera Nikon D700 12MP FX Digital Camera 07/01/2008 $2,999 4,256 x 2,832 - FX 2,128 x 1,416 - FX
Nikon D60 10MP DX Nikon D60 10MP DX Digital Camera - Replaced D40x 01/28/2008 $799 Discontinued 3,872 x 2,592 1,936 x 1,296
Nikon D3 12MP FX Camera Nikon D3 12MP FX Digital Camera - Replaced D2Xs 08/23/2007 $5,000 - 2007 Flagship 4,256 x 2,832 - FX 2,128 x 1,416 - FX
Nikon D300 12MP DX Nikon D300 12MP DX Digital Camera - Replaced D200 08/23/2007 $1,800 Discontinued 4,288x2,848 2,144x1,424
Nikon D40X 10MP DX Nikon D40X 10MP DX Digital Camera - Replaced by D5000 03/05/2007 $535  Discontinued 3,872 x 2,592 1,936 x 1,296
Nikon D40 6MP DX Nikon D40 6MP DX Digital Camera Replaced by D5000 11/16/2006 $599 Discontinued 3,008 x 2,000 1,504 x 1,000
Nikon D80 10MP DX Nikon D80 10MP DX Digital Camera -Replaced by D90 08/09/2006 $999 Discontinued 3,872 x 2,592 1,936 x 1,296
Nikon D2Xs 12MP DX Nikon D2Xs 12MP DX Digital Camera 06/01/2006 $4,700 Discontinued 4,288x2,848 2,144x1,424
Nikon D200 10MP DX Nikon D200 10MP DX Digital Camera 11/01/2005 $1,699 Discontinued 3,872 x 2,592 1,936 x 1,296
Nikon D70S 6MP DX Nikon D70S 6MP DX Digital Camera - Replaced by D80 04/22/2005 $750 -Discontinued 3,008 x 2,000 1,504 x 1,000
Nikon D50 6MP DX Nikon D50 6MP DX Digital Camera - Replaced by D40 04/22/2005 $650 -Discontinued 3,008 x 2,000 1,504 x 1,000
Nikon D2HS Camera Nikon D2HS Digital Camera Replaced by D3 February, 2005 $3,500 Discontinued 2,464 x 1,632  
Nikon D2X 12MP DX Camera Nikon D2X 12MP DX Digital Camera Replaced by D200 09/16/ 2004 $5,000 Discontinued 4,288 x 2,848 2,144x1,424
Nikon D70 6MP DX Nikon D70 6MP DX Digital Camera February 2004 $999 - Discontinued 3,008 x 2,000 1,504 x 1,000
Nikon D2H 4.1 MP DX Camera Nikon D2H 4.1 MP DX Digital Camera 07/22/2003 $5,000 Discontinued 2,464 x 1,632  
Nikon D100 6MP DX Camera Nikon D100 6MP DX Digital Camera 02/21/2002 $1,199 Discontinued 3,008 x 2,000 1,504 x 1,000
Nikon D1H 2.7 MP DX Camera Nikon D1H 2.7 MP DX Digital Camera 02/05/2001 $5,350 Discontinued    
Nikon D1X 2.7MP DX Camera Nikon D1X 2.7MP DX Digital Camera 02/05/2001 $4,350 Discontinued 4,024 x 1,324  
Nikon D1 2,7 MP DX Camera Nikon D1 2,7 MP DX Digital Camera 02/15/1999 $5,000 Discontinued 2,012 x 1,324  
E3 and E3S Camera in Fuji Body Nikon E3 and E3S in Fuji Body 1998 $20,000 Discontinued 1,280 x 1,000 pixels  
Nikon E2N and E2NS Camera in Fuji Body Nikon E2N and E2NS - Fuji Body 1996 $20,000 Discontinued    
Nikon E2 and E2S Camera in Fuji Body Nikon E2 and E2S - Fuji Body 1995 $20,000 Discontinued    
Kodak camera with Hacked Nikon Body Kodak with Hacked Nikon Body 1990 $25,000 Discontinued    
Kodak created first digital camera 1973 Discontinued    

Do you see a trend in the table above? Digital cameras like all electronics keep getting better and cheaper. The Nikon D90 is better and cheaper than the Nikon D300. The D3 is better and cheaper than the D1. And just look at all the discontinued models. Film cameras used to last for years and years. So, bottom line: Digital Cameras have become disposable, while all the old F series camera lenses continue to work on the newest D90, D3000, D5000 • All current Nikon DSLR Cameras

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