The Nikon D5200 is the company’s latest ‘upper entry-level’ DSLR, aimed both at beginners and those looking for a step-up from a basic budget model. Announced in November 2012, it comes just over a year and a half after its predecessor, the D5100. It’s positioned between the entry-level D3200 and the mid-range D7100, and goes…
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The Nikon Coolpix P7700 is a high end compact aimed at enthusiast photographers. Launched in August 2012 it replaces the P7100, maintaining much of the older model’s styling and extensive controls, but introducing a new 12 Megapixel CMOS sensor and upgrading many other features. The new sensor provides not only larger images, but brings with…
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The Nikon D600 is a ‘budget’ full-frame DSLR aimed at enthusiasts upgrading from mid-range models or pros looking for an affordable backup for a higher-end body. Announced in September 2012, it’s positioned roughly between the full-frame D800 and crop-format D7000 and combines many aspects of both models. Along with a new 24 Megapixel full-frame FX-format…
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The Nikon COOLPIX L810 is a budget super-zoom camera with a 26x stabilised range, a 16.1 Megapixel CCD sensor and a fixed 3in screen with 921k pixel resolution. Announced in February 2012, it replaces the COOLPIX L120, increasing the zoom range from 21x and upping the sensor resoution from 14 Megapixels. The L810 is powered…
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The Nikon D800 is a full-frame 36 Megapixel DSLR with Full HD video capabilities. Announced in February 2012, it arrives three and a half years after the D700, Nikon’s first ‘affordable’ full-frame DSLR. Three and a half years is a long time in the digital camera industry and to describe the D800 merely as highly-anticipated…
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The Nikon D3200 is the company’s latest entry-level DSLR. Announced in April 2012, it replaces the best-selling D3100 and like that model, makes a number of key improvements. The headline upgrade is pure resolution with the new D3200 boasting nothing less than 24 Megapixels, a whopping ten more than its predecessor – indeed it subsequently…
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The Nikon D7000 is the company’s latest mid-range DSLR. Announced in September 2010, the D7000 technically replaces the enormously popular D90, although that model will remain on sale while stocks last. The new numbering clearly positions the D7000 above the D5000, with the D3100 below both. Like the D90 before it, Nikon has deployed the…
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The Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D and Nikon D5100 are two of the most popular DSLRs in the upper-entry-level category. Both deliver a step-up over the cheapest budget models, so to help you make the right choice, I’ve made a 20 minute video detailing ten of the most important differences between the two models and demonstrating them in practice.…
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