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Nikon is one of the leaders in the Digital SLR market today and over the years, Nikon has delivered to the market loads of great products at prices a notch under its major competitors. With products from the entry to the professional level, Nikon caters to all kinds of consumers from  absolute beginners to the more serious photographers with quality that can and will compete in the digital photography world. Let’s take a run-down at the top 10 Nikon DSLRs.

Nikon D90 Taking the top spot on the list is Nikon’s D90. This mid-range camera is the upgrade to the 10 megapixel D80. Although the jump for a higher resolution, just a 2 mega-pixel difference, wasn’t that significant, the D90 still packs features that D80 users might just want to upgrade.Such a feature new to the D90 is its video capability. While taking high definition videos is great, the larger 3-inch LCD screen makes it an even better experience.

Nikon D5000 The D5000 is a relatively new addition to Nikon’s entry level line-up. Sporting the same sensor with the D90, it can also shoot videos at 720p but is limited only to 5 minutes per clip. Being an entry-level DSLR, it’s cheaper than the D90 and it’s Canon contender. New to this model is it’s variangle, 2.7-inch LCD screen.

Nikon D300 DX An upgrade to the D300, the D300 DX sports a bigger 3-inch LCD screen built with tempered glass. A more robust body, this pro-model camera is one of 2009’s best sellers.

Nikon D60 After the D40 debuted as Nikon’s first entry-level DSLR, its success was then followed by the D60. The D60 comes with a bigger image sensor, and a great Active Dust Reduction System which removes dust from the sensor.

Nikon D80 The D80, an upgrade from the ground-breaking D70, takes a leap from 6 megapixels to 10. Although it essentially has the same body build as the D70 and the D70s, the D80 is a bit smaller but not compromising performance and quality.

Nikon D200 Inheriting its functions from the pro-model D2 line, the D200 was made to contain new innovative Nikon technology. Essentially, the D200 is like a compact, less pricier D2x.

Nikon D700 The D700, another superb camera in the professional line, is built with new FX-format sensor which almost equals the full-frame cameras out there. Live View capable, shoot through the D700’s tempered glass TFT LCD screen.

Nikon D3 The D3 is no joke. It’s built for the very serious of all photographers, that enjoy speed and performance. Capable of shooting 9 frames per second, Nikon kept the sports photographers in mind when they designed the D3.

Nikon D2Xs Replacing the D2X, the D2Xs keeps some of the forms of the D2X with more than just a little upgrade and tweaks. Now with a better battery life, a larger LCD screen, and in-camera post-processing features like cropping.

Nikon D3X After the highly-praised D3 come the D3X upgrade. New for 2009, this new to the pro-line can shoot twice bigger images than the D3. Sporting a 24.5 mega-pixel sensor and capable of holding two CF cards at the same time for more storage!

Nikon’s Coolpix S70 has an excellent and stylish design. It optical zoom lens are 5x wide and can start up fast. The auto focus is also speedy making it one of the best digital cameras around. The shooting mode is easy and accurate. Capturing great 12 megapixel images, the camera also has and effective touch function. The GUI however is slower than average but other than that, it can take excellent photos. The HD video takes beautiful videos but not at par with other Nikon cameras. This however is still is a great camera to have.

Coolpix S70 has a 3.5” touchscreen OLED monitor, it has unreflective coating making it easier for you to see what you are doing. You can even tap the LCD to capture something. This is a great addition for this camera. Apart from that it has 17 pre-programmed modes for you to choose from, making navigation easy.

If you want to buy a Nikon Camera and do not know which model will fit your budget, here is a quick price list. For the Nikon D5000 SLR digicam complete with an 18-55mm lens, you would need $649. You can capture great photos with this camera and can edit the images right on this SLR digicam. It has red eye correction, perspective control, image overlay and can even do a color outline effect. This should be a great camera to own since it already has a card slot and other features that will delight every camera enthusiast.

If you like the SLR cameras from Nikon you can also consider getting Nikon’s D3000 SLR digicam. With a 55mm lens, 10 megapixels and 3x optical zoom, you can buy this camera for as low as $468 in any online camera shop.

Nikon’s D90 has 12.3 megapixels, equipped with a 105mmm perspective, a resolution of 4288 x 2848 and an SD card slot. This baby is usually sold at $995 to $1000 depending on the additional camera accessories you buy with it. This camera is in DX format and can make taking stunning photos possible even for inexperienced photographers. If you want the camera body only –that means without the lens, you can get the D90 for $750.

There are many sellers online and you can get these cameras at real cheap prices but be careful with who you are transacting with. To be safe, just buy it from the store so you are sure that you are getting a genuine Nikon camera.

Nikon’s newest ultra wide lenses are not only ultra wide they are quite fast as well. The company just announced the details of its newest additions to their lens line. These two lenses from Nikon are accurate, fast and are gaining lots of attention in the lens market.

Nikon’s newest lenses were created specifically for people who use FX-format photography. The F-S Nikkor 24 mm lens has an ultra fast aperture and a 24mm perspective. Photographers with this lens can get an 84 degree angle for their photos along with the capability to put extra light into the pictures. With this lens, shooting in dimly lit place is now possible. If you want to get one for yourself, you should be ready with $2, 199.

The other Nikon lens is a much slower compared to the FS, the AF-S Nikkor has stabilization features along with a 16 to 35mm perspective. According to Nikon’s representative, this lens was designed for those who want a wide zoom and maximum aperture. You will be able to get this lens at the end of the month for $1, 295.

As we roll into the holiday season some of us have went to take a few pictures of the merry making only to discover that our digital camera was not working like it should. Instead of throwing that camera away or tossing it back in the drawer we recommend that you give the good folks at Teleplan Camera Repair a chance at fixing that camera. Teleplan is a world wide leader int electronics repair and their camera repair center is top notch.

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Nikon has recently come out with a new super telephoto lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm F.8G ED VRII for photographers that shoot wildlife, sports, or just need an excellent lens that carries a long focal length. The lens shows improved sharpness and clarity in getting the right shot that involves movement or an extremely zoomed in frame. With the Vibration Reduction (VR) II, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm F.8G ED VRII lens allows the photographer to select a shutter speed four times slower than normal. The VRII technology works to compensate for camera movement that is often a problem with telephoto lenses. The VRII technology allows the photographer to be able to hand hold their camera without putting it on a tripod so that the photographer is  able to move about freely in getting the perfect shot. This lens also has a Tripod Detection Mode that automatically detects and compensates for tripod-specific vibrations. The Nikon exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) on the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm F.8G ED VRII lens reduces the actual noise from the lens and digital camera. The lens not only Auto and Manual focus, but also a new focus called A/M mode, which allows for secure switching from autofocus and manual modes. Giving the photographer the ultimate creative control of the lens. The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm F.8G ED VRII lens also has AF Recall Mode. This returns the focus to a predetermined point of focus in an instant with the press of a button. This is a wonderful feature for sports photographers.

The lens is said to be available in January of 2010 and is going to cost around $ 5,900.00.

For 2009, Nikon has added a new scope to the Slughunter series that uses scope attributes for dangerous game and shows improved performance by having an increased exit pupil of 7.2 for better low-light performance, a 45-foot of view at 1.65X for quick target acquisition, and five inches of eye relief for full-view receiver or cantilever mounting.

Available with a BDC 200 reticle specifically calibrated for ballistic-tip Sabot slugs and a lower profile objective for low mounting, the new 1-inch tube SlugHunter has 1/4-inch MOA adjustments and features a 75-yard parallax setting. It is available in a matte finish with either the BDC-200 or a Nikoplex reticle.

You can check out the Nikon Sport Optics website for more information and this post was brought to you by the North American Whitetail blog.

For those of you who are big fans of Lomography and own a Nikon camera, then this is for you. Lomography has recently come out with Diana F+ lens adapters that will fit on your Nikon DSLR camera. Collecting toy cameras can start to get expensive, and this is a great way to save on film by using the adapter. Not to mention that the awesome effects the Diana camera can create- flare, blur, chromatic aberration, low contrast, weird distortions and some color saturation, basically everything that makes Lomography popular, will show up digitally instead of having to wait and pay for the film that most of the time doesn’t usually turn out alright. The Diana F+ adapter allows the use of the 20mm fisheye, 38mm super wide, 55mm close-up and the 110mm telephoto lenses. The lenses are all made out of 100% plastic and are comparably smaller than an actual Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 DX lens.  The only thing that you made need to adjust yourself to is the fact that the Diana lens were originally made only for medium format cameras, so depending what camera you use, the focal length may vary.

Fortunately, here is a conversion of the Diana F+ lens to the Nikkor lens.

• The DianaF+ 20mm lens is equivalent to 38mm on FX and 60mm on DX
• The DianaF+ 38mm lens is equivalent to 72mm on FX and 115mm on DX
• The DianaF+ 55mm lens is equivalent to 105mm on FX and 170mm on DX
• The DianaF+ 110mm lens is equivalent to 200mm on FX and 320mm on DX

NikonRumors is actually having a giveaway which will close on week from today. Go to the site to enter your email for a chance to win the NikonRumors giveaway kit that contains the F mount adapter and all four of the lenses we have discussed.

Check it out!

The Nikon Coolpix P90 Megazoom has a 24X-optical-zoom, 12 mega-pixels, and offers full manual controls, a tiltable LCD screen, making it one of the easiest megazoom and Coolpix cameras to use. This Coolpix focuses on exactly what the name states- to show the solidity and versatility of its megazooming capabilities. The lens ranges from 26mm on the wide-angle end to 624mm telephoto, and has a built-in optical image stabilization that does well for any picture-taking occasion. The P90 runs on a rechargeable lithium ion cell, which is great because nobody likes to have to go out and buy batteries when you could just plug the battery into the wall. It’s got a great high-quality JPG mode, but unfortunately it doesn’t give you the option to shoot in RAW. The camera’s feature set comes with full manual settings, beginner-friendly scene modes, and aperture- and shutter-priority settings. With the camera’s top-mounted control dial, you get access to all 11 modes: Auto, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Movie, Sports, Scene mode (which lets you select from 15 different options, including Portrait, Panorama Assist, Fireworks, Backlight, and other choices), an automated scene-selection mode, and two user-defined setting modes. The Sports mode, for fast-action shots, lets you shoot up to 15 frames per second at a reduced 3-megapixel resolution. All of these settings may seem daunting to some, but the P90 has only 3 simple buttons- a four-way directional pad, a menu dial, and a scroll dial handle. The ISO range for this camera offers up to 6400, however there is a substantial amount of visible grain once you get past 800, so use the higher ISOs for the pitch black scenes you want to take photos in. The Coolpix P90 also has a nifty time-lapse video feature that sets it apart. Select a shot interval ranging from 30 seconds to 60 minutes and leave the camera in one place, and you get an automatically stitched-together time-lapse video. The camera also powers down between shots to conserve battery life.


Check out more information on the Nikon Coolpix P90 on the official Nikon website.

Nikon India has recently launched the Nikon D3S which is a 12.2 mega-pixel camera that is aimed at professional use. It was built inspired by the Nikon D3. The D3S betters low light photography, an incredible seven stop ISO range of 200 – 12,800, and when needed, the D3S expands to the ISO equivalent of 102,400, says Nikon. The best part about this new model is that it also claims to offer new creative options for multi-media movie shooting.

With the Nikon D3S, users can capture movies at 720p/ 24fps in motion JPEG with stereo sound using the input jack. The file format enables a ‘Save Selected’ frame option that enables the user to shoot video freely. Also, the D3S contrast detection AF system has also been tuned to provide auto focus support during movie capture and Live View. Users can watch movies captured on D3S’s 3-inch, approx. 921k-dot color, 170″ viewing angle LCD monitor.

The camera offers five options for Active D-Lighting when shooting high contrast or high key subject matter. Nikon Camera Repair is going to be easy on this camera. Alongside a new Auto setting, users now have four manual control levels; Extra High, High, Normal and Low.

There’s also a nifty new Quiet shutter release mode that enables the photographer to mitigate the sound caused by the mirror return which helps when shooting wildlife or when you are in places like museums and libraries.

The camera will be sold in India at a MRP of Rs. 2,89,950.  For further details on the camera, check out Nikon’s official website. Repair and warranty options are available.