Nikon’s 12.1 Megapixel D700 DSLR Dazzles
Nikon’s D700 is a new, high-powered DSLR geared towards the prosumer market (especially with its $2,999 pricetag). Serious photographers will drool over this camera: it comes with a 12.1 megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor with Nikon’s EXPEED image processing technology, ISO sensitivity of up to 6400, continuous 5fps shooting, a 3 inch VGA colour monitor with 170 degree viewing capabilities, a tough magnesium body, two living shooting modes, Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System, Nikon’s Scene Recognition System, and built-in flash. To see the D700’s product page, click here!
Is This the Nikon D90?
This is probably too good to be true, but Nikon Rumors claims they have leaked pictures of what they believe will be Nikon’s D90- the successor to the wildly popular D80 camera. Personally, the above camera looks like a hastily photoshopped Nikon D80 (notice the shabby D90 indicator), but only time will tell.
Nikon D300 DSLR Bad Boy Camera
Nikon is releasing the D300 DSLR- a 12 megapixel camera with 14 bit A/D conversion, EXPEED image processor, up to ISO 6400, CAM 3500DX AF Sensor (51 point), HDMI video output, UDMA CF support, and a 3 inch 922,000 Pixel LCD screen. The D300 will be available in November for about $1,800.
On buying the D300, Ken Rockwell states recommends the following: “The Nikon D300 has some new tricks, a negligible few more pixels, a faster frame rate (6 or 8 FPS vs 5 FPS in the D200) and a magnificent high-resolution LCD.
The D300 also costs more than the D200. The D200 runs about $1,500 – $1,650, while the D300 will be $1,800.
If you already own a D200 and are on a budget, I wouldn’t run out to exchange cameras unless you’re doing sports and get the MB-D10 grip for 8 FPS.
If you’re getting a new camera, I’d pay extra to get the D300 instead of the D200. This is because the genius is in the details, like color interpretation and highlight overload handing, which are never specified or measured well. Nikon learns a lot every year, and most of the genius of the D300 goes into things far more subtle than its megapixel count.”
Nikon D40 Pictures Leaked
Pictures of the Nikon D40 budget DSLR have been leaked onto the internet.
These pictures show a 6 megapixel CCD, 3 point focusing, but also the sad absence of auto focusing and a status LCD. Because the D40 lacks so many top level features, it is quite probable that the D40 is actually a budget, low end DSLR digital camera from Nikon, targeted towards the average consumer.
Nikon’s D80 Gets Official
Nikon’s D80 digital camera is official. Check the press release.
So here are the specs (drum roll please!): 10.2 megapixels DX CCD image sensor, Nikon F mount lens, 11 area autofocus, 0.18 seconds boot up, 80 ms shot response, 3D Color Matrix Metering II, and an SD slot. The D80 also sports a 2.5 inch LCD, can take 3 frames per second (fps) and can capture up to to 2,700 pictures on a single battery charge. Nikon’s D80 will be available September 2006, and will cost $999 for the body, or $1299 for the body and the 18-135 mm zoom lens.
