Nikon Coolpix P90 – Digital Point and Shoot Camera Perfection
April 15, 2009 by admin
Filed under Nikon DSLR Reviews, Nikon Digital Cameras
The Nikon Coolpix P90 is a 12 Megapixel Inteliigent Digital Camera with features previously only found on more expensive, bulkier and more difficult to use Digital SLR cameras.
I have historically found point and shoot cameras, while easy to use, disappointing when it comes to features.
That is, until now. The Coolpix P90 has changed my mind, with a feature set that seriously rivals a modest to high end DSLR, this point and shoot camera can easily replace most consumers SLRs and DSLRs.
One of the most revolutionary features is the smart portrait system, which detects your subjects face, smile, and can tell you if they blinked when you took the photo.
A sweet 3 inch LCD display is bright, vivid, and easy to see in any lighting conditions. The electronic viewfinder also aids in taking great photos and positioning your shots.
One of the greatest features is the Nikon 4 way VR image stabilization, making fuzzy pictures pretty much a thing of the past. Motion detection, High ISO capability, Best Shot Selection and the absolute wealth of image enhancement features make this camera a great choice for anyone who wants to get quality images without a lot of technical fuss.
Nikon Coolpix P90 Product Description
Experience even closer encounters with Nikon’s Coolpix P90, with 12.1 effective megapixels and an incredible 24x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens for stunning prints as large as 16×20 inches. The camera’s bright, 3.0-inch high-resolution vari-angle LCD and Electronic Viewfinder make it easy to compose and share your pictures. And Nikon’s new 4 Way VR Image Stabilization makes incredible pictures incredibly easy. Nikon’s New Smart Portrait System, which automatically detects your subjects face, takes a picture when they smile and warns you if they blinked.
Coolpix P90 Highlights
12.1-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches
24x optical wide-angle (26-624mm) Zoom-Nikkor ED glass lens provides exceptional images throughout the zoom range
Bright 3.0-inch Vari-Angle LCD and Electronic Viewfinder makes it easy to compose and share your pictures with friends and family
New EXPEED image processor concept ensures high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness
4-Way VR Image Stabilization
- Nikon’s Optical VR image stabilization compensated for the effects of camera shake by moving the image sensor
- Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts shutter speed and the ISO setting to compensate for cameras hake and subject movement
- High ISO 6400 capability helps give you sharper results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects. ISO 3200 and 6400 are available at 3MP or lower resolution
- Nikon’s original Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and saves the sharpest image
Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual Exposure modes gives ultimate control over your pictures
New Sports Continuous Scene Mode for shooting at up to 15fps, up to 45 frames, when you set the resolution to 3MP or lower
Nikon’s Smart Portrait System:
- In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera. You may never see red-eye again
- Face-Priority AF – Nikon’s face-finding technology that automatically focuses on faces
- Smile Mode automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles
- Blink Warning displays a warning message, should the camera detect your subject has blinked
Product Description
12.1-megapixel effective recording * 24X optical zoom (4X digital/96X total zoom) * optical image stabilization with vibration reduction * 3″ LCD screen with anti-reflective coating and 5-level brightness adjustment * real-image electronic viewfinder * wide-angle lens for shooting landscapes and large groups * 35mm equivalent focal length: 26-624mm * top JPEG resolution: 4000 x 3000 * continuous sports mode for shooting up to 45 frames at 15 frames per second * variable ISO (film speed equivalent) settings including a high sensitivity mode (ISO 6400) for low-light and flash-free shooting * face priority autofocus for better portraits * smile shutter and blink alert for capturing ideal expressions * in-camera automatic red-eye correction * D-Lighting mode brightens dark areas of recorded images *
Seriously, take a good look at this camera if you’re in the market for a point and shoot, or even a DSLR, you will not be disappointed.
Learn More about the Nikon Coolpix P90 Digital Point and Shoot Camera.
Nikon D40 6.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Review
March 8, 2009 by admin
Filed under Nikon DSLR Reviews
The Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera continues to be a solid value in the DSLR marketplace. With a range of features that blow away the competition, anyone can take great pictures with ease. The price is also enticing, with most body and lens combos starting in the $400 price range.
Anyone who wants to move beyond the standard point and shoot experience will be more than impressed by the D40 and the great photos it takes. Add a Nikkor zoom lens and a couple of filters and the Nikon D40 is the only camera you’ll need for years to come.
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is about the number of megapixels needed when purchasing a new camera. The D40 is capable of taking pictures at a 6.1 megapixel, or 3008 x 2000 resolution, enough to print quality 14 x 19 inch photos.
Product Features
* 6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
* Kit includes 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
* 2.5-inch LCD with three display options; built-in flash and hot shoe
* Fast startup with instant shutter response; shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second
* Powered by one rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL9 (included); stores images on SD memory cards (memory card not included)
Technical Details
* Image Resolution: 3008×2000 pixels
* Image Resolution: 2,256 x 1,496
* Image Resolution: 1,504 x 1,000
* Storage Media: Secure Digital
* Storage Media: SDHC
* Compressed Format: DPOF
* Compressed Format: EXIF 2.21
* Compressed Format: Compliant DCF 2.0
* Focal Length: 1.5 times lens focal length
* Focus Mode: Single Area AF
* Focus Mode: Dynamic Area AF
* Focus Mode: Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority
* Optical Viewfinder: Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror type
* LCD Monitor: 2.5-inches
Nikon D40 Highlights
Extraordinary Nikon image quality The D40’s high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikon’s high-performance 6.1 megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image processing engine which assures stunning sharpness and color.
Easy operation with intuitive controls Intuitive controls make the D40 point-and-shoot simple, enabling even first-time SLR users to capture beautiful memories perfectly.
Nikon’s smallest digital SLR ever At just over 16 ounces, the beautifully styled and compact D40 makes high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever.
 |
| The D40 is capable of shooting 2.5 frames per second |
Fast startup with instant shutter response: Fast startup combined with super-fast shutter response and rapid-action shooting at up to 2.5 frames per second makes it easy to freeze special moments instantly.
Includes 3x 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens Designed exclusively for use with Nikon DX-format digital SLRs, this ultra-compact 3x zoom offers Nikkor sharpness and versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations.
Shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second The D40 can fire continuously at a speed of up to 2.5 frames per second, capturing high-quality action sequences of children in sporting activities such as soccer, baseball and much more.
 |
2.5-inch color LCD monitor with 3 colorful display options Playback images are easy to see, and function menus are easier to use with a larger and brighter color LCD monitor. The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification and has large type fonts and easy-to-view menus as well as three all-new display options: Classic, Graphic and Wallpaper.
High-performance 6.1-megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor Nikon’s DX format CCD image sensor delivers vivid color and sharp detail, great for making beautifully detailed enlargements of 16 x 20 inches and beyond. High resolution also provides room for creative cropping.
 |
| In-camera editing functions include red-eye removal |
In-camera image editing Highly versatile in-camera editing features include Nikon D-Lighting, Red-Eye Correction, Image Trimming, Image Overlay, Monochrome (Black and White, Sepia and Cyanotype) along with Skylight, Warm Tone and Color Balance filter effects. These features provide greater creative freedom without the need for a computer, for those who prefer to send pictures directly to a printer.
New advanced HELP menu system with Assist Images The D40’s newly introduced “assist images” help you select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting as well as an advanced HELP Menu for the current item selected. The D40’s Question Mark icon (?) indicates that help is available for the currently selected item; just press the help button beside the LCD monitor to see a context sensitive help page.
Fast, accurate 3-area Autofocus The D40’s advanced 3-area AF system and the refined algorithms inherited from more advanced Nikon digital SLR cameras deliver fast, efficient and precise autofocus. AF refinements deliver greater precision with fast, more consistent subject acquisition and improved focus tracking for consistently sharper pictures.
 |
| Enjoy easy in-camera optimization |
Image Optimization Options The D40’s Image Optimize setting lets photographers adjust color, contrast and sharpening as well as other image settings according to the type of scene or output desired. Settings include: Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black and White, each of which are automatically adjusted based on sophisticated Nikon algorithms or user-selected settings for optimum results.
Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL automatic flash control Nikon’s innovative i-TTL flash control evaluates flash exposure with incredible precision to achieve better automatic flash balance and deliver outstanding results. The built-in Speedlight is always at the ready and brings beautiful exposures in darkened conditions as well as adding sparkle for fill flash in outdoor situations for enhanced twilight shots or an added impact to daylight images.
Bright, accurate SLR viewfinder A large viewfinder makes composition easier, and overall viewfinder brightness makes focusing in low-light photography possible. Its bright and sharp viewfinder, with 0.8x magnification, ensures precise composition.
Automatic exposure with 8 Digital-Vari Program Modes Eight Digital Vari-Program Modes include: Auto Flash-OFF, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up or Night Portrait, each of which adjusts automatically for optimal results under varied conditions.
Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II The D40’s 3D Color Matrix Metering II evaluates each scene for brightness, color, contrast, size and position of shadows and highlights, selected focus area and camera-to-subject distance, comparing that information against an onboard database of more than 30,000 actual photographic scenes.
The bottom line is that the Nikon D40 DSLR is a solid choice for consumers and pro-sumers alike. The legendary Nikon quality shines through with every photo you take. The wealth of accessories and ability to use Nikkor lenses and a range of filters make this a suitable camera for a wide range of uses.
Find Out More about the Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera
Nikon 18-200mm Nikkor Zoom Lens
February 8, 2009 by admin
Filed under Nikon DSLR Reviews, Nikon Digital Camera Lenses
Nikon 18-200mm Nikkor Zoom Lens
If you’re in the market for a zoom lens for your Nikon DSLR then have we got great news for you. This Nikkor lens has serious features for serious photographers.
The 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor lens is a compact, lightweight, 11.1x zoom lens that is ideal for high-performance, everyday photography, and it incorporates advanced features such as Nikon’s Extra Low Dispersion (ED) glass, Silent Wave Motor technology (SWM), and Enhanced Vibration Reduction (VR II) in a DX-Nikkor design engineered exclusively for use with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras. With a remarkable 18-200mm focal length range (picture angle equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format), the lens conveniently covers everything from wide landscapes to tight portraits and action photography. Advanced Nikon engineering has lent the lens a compact, lightweight design that offers excellent handling characteristics and superb optical quality.
 |
Beyond the lens’s incredible optical versatility is the benefit of Enhanced VR II Vibration Reduction, an innovation that makes it possible to take substantially sharper handheld pictures at slower shutter speeds than would otherwise be possible. This provides the distinct advantage of being able to shoot more effectively in a much broader variety of challenging conditions. With the new Nikon VR II advantage, users can take pictures at shutter speeds as many as 4 stops slower than they ordinarily could shoot without the image-degrading blur associated with camera shake at slow shutter speeds. Nikon’s VR technology further enhances picture-taking potential with a choice of two modes to match most shooting conditions. VR Normal Mode primarily compensates for camera shake, and includes automatic panning detection, as well as automatic tripod detection. VR Active Mode effectively compensates for vibration in situations where it is more pronounced and more frequent, such as when shooting from a moving vehicle.
To further ensure outstanding optical performance, the 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor features two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements and three complex aspherical lens elements that provide for higher resolution, high-contrast images while minimizing chromatic aberration, astigmatism, and other forms of distortion. The lens also features Nikon’s compact Silent Wave Motor technology (SWM), which combines fast and precise autofocusing with super-quiet operation, as well as Internal Focusing (IF) construction that allows the lens to focus without changing its external size, improving balance and handling chrematistics.
All of Nikon’s DX Nikkor lenses are engineered exclusively for use with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras, making the lens smaller and lighter while providing exceptional center-to-edge-to-corner image quality and overall optical performance.
Learn More about the 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor lens
Nikon D90 DSLR Digital Camera Body Only
February 8, 2009 by admin
Filed under Nikon DSLR Reviews, Nikon Digital Cameras
The Nikon D90 Body Only option is available for photographers who already have compatible Nikkor lenses, or wish to use lenses not offered in retail combinations.
Nikon D90 DX Digital SLR Highlights
Nikon Digital SLR image quality
Exceptional image quality is a prerequisite for all Nikon D-SLRs, and the D90, featuring a new 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor, fulfills that essential performance requirement with ease. Borrowing a host of technologies, including low-noise, high ISO performance, from the award-winning D300, the D90 will change the notion of what‘s expected from an enthusiast D-SLR.
New D-Movie Mode Features 720p HD cinematic quality
The D90’s creative potential explodes with the capability to record smooth 24fps, motion JPEG sound movie clips. Leveraging the D90’s 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor, legendary Nikkor optical quality and the one-button Live View function, the D-Movie Mode gives still photographers a new and exciting way to express themselves in 720p HD.
Comprehensive feature set
Compact, yet powerful, the D90 captures up to 4.5 images per second. Accurate 11-point autofocus is now even faster and more intelligent, aided by Nikon’s exclusive Scene Recognition System. The unique Nikon 420-pixel 3D Color Matrix II Metering system, now enhanced by EXPEED image processing technologies, delivers extraordinary exposure accuracy — immediately evident when reviewing images on the D90’s super-density 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD monitor.
Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second
Combined with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag, dramatic action and decisive moments are captured easily.
Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200
High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO settings.
3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
High resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing guarantees confident image review and movie playback.
Built-in image sensor cleaning
Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust particles from the sensor’s optical low pass filter.
11-point AF system with Face Priority
Consistently fast and accurate autofocus, reinforced by the Nikon Scene Recognition System, delivers razor sharpness in a wide variety of conditions.
One-button Live View
Easy Live View access activates 3 contrast detection focus modes including Face Priority AF.
Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System
Nikon’s renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates images, referencing an on-board database of over 30,000 photographic scenes, for unmatched exposure accuracy.
Comprehensive exposure control
Five Advanced Scene Modes plus Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual.
Auto Active D-Lighting
Selectable and automatic, Active D-lighting optimizes details within shadows and highlights, taming high-contrasts situations in real time.
Durable, high-precision shutter
Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures shutter life and accuracy.
In-camera image editing
Creative freedom stems from exclusive in-camera image editing, featuring Fisheye effect, Straighten and Distortion Control as well as D-Lighting, Red-eye Reduction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more.
GPS geo-tagging
The optional GP-1 GPS unit provides automatic real-time geo-tagging.
Learn More about the Nikon D90 Body Only
Nikon D90 DSLR Digital Camera Review
February 8, 2009 by admin
Filed under Nikon DSLR Reviews, Nikon Digital Cameras
The Nikon D90 Digital SLR is currently one of the hottest cameras on the market. And for good reason.
Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality inherited from the award-winning D300 with groundbreaking features, the D90’s breathtaking, low-noise image quality is further advanced with EXPEED image processing. Split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4.5 frames-per-second provide the power to capture fast action and precise moments perfectly, while Nikon’s exclusive Scene Recognition System contributes to faster 11-area autofocus performance, finer white balance detection and more. The D90 delivers the control passionate photographers demand, utilizing comprehensive exposure functions and the intelligence of 3D Color Matrix Metering II.
Stunning results come to life on a 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD monitor, providing accurate image review, Live View composition and brilliant playback of the D90’s cinematic-quality 24-fps HD D-Movie mode.
The wealth of included features, button positioning and overall quality of this digital SLR make it stand out well above the rest of the offerings in its class.
Learn More about the Nikon D90.