The AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G is the most affordable macro lens for Nikon’s range of DX format DSLRs, and as an AF-S model, it’ll autofocus on any Nikon body. Yes you read this right: it’s even cheaper than any lens capable of 1:1 magnification from Sigma or Tamron. If you think that doesn’t bode…
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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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Nikon offers no fewer than six modern macro lenses designed for close-up photography, and still sells four older models in some regions. These are all known as Micro-Nikkors and of the six modern options, two are specialist PC-E tilt-shift models, leaving four for general macro use: the DX 40mm f2.8G, 60mm f2.8G, DX 85mm f3.5G…
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The Nikon COOLPIX S80 is a 14 Megapixel compact with a 3.5 inch OLED touch-screen and a 5x optical zoom lens. A slim tablet-style design with a sliding front panel, it bears a striking resemblance to Sony’s Cyber-shot TX9, except that the front panel slides horizontally, rather than vertically. Launched in September 2010, the COOLPIX…
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The Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G was announced September 2010 as the last prime to complete the updated series of 24mm, 50mm, and 85mm f/1.4 models in Nikon’s line-up. Its focal length is one of the most useful on both DX and FX format bodies. On the former it delivers close to standard 50mm coverage for…
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The Nikon V1 is a compact interchangeable lens camera (ILC) with 10.1 Megapixels, Full HD video, a selection of innovative shooting modes, quick burst modes and what Nikon describes as the world’s fastest AF system to date. The V1, along with the simpler J1, are the first two models in Nikon’s new ‘1’ series, announced…
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The Nikon COOLPIX S9100 is a 12.1 Megapixel compact super-zoom with an 18x optical zoom lens and a 3in 4:3 aspect ratio LCD screen. Released in February 2011, its back-illuminated CMOS sensor provides it with high-speed continuous shooting capabilities, a 1080p30 HD best quality video mode and slow motion movies. Other features that take advantage…
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The Nikon D3x is the company’s flagship DSLR, aimed at professional photographers. Announced in December 2008, it becomes the third Nikon DSLR to employ a full-frame ‘FX-format’ sensor, following the D3 and D700, although unlike those models it more than doubles the total number of pixels from 12.1 to 24.5 Megapixels. This allows the D3x…
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Nikon’s D3100 is the company’s latest entry-level DSLR. Announced in August 2010, it’s the successor the best-selling D3000 and makes several key upgrades to that model. Most notably the new D3100 now features Live View and video recording facilities – indeed it becomes the first Nikon DSLR (hotly followed by the D7000) to offer 1080p…
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The Nikon D5100 is the company’s latest ‘upper-entry-level’ DSLR aimed at beginners or those wanting a step-up from a basic budget model. Announced in April 2011, it comes exactly two years after its predecessor, the popular D5000. The new D5100 is positioned between the entry-level D3100 and the mid-range D7000, and goes head-to-head against…
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