Nikon has announced the new Coolpix P300, Nikon's first compact digital camera to feature a super-fast, wide-angle, 4.2x Zoom-Nikkor glass lens (24-100mm, 35mm equivalent) with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 and full HD (1080p) video. The P300 also has a 12.2-megapixel backside illumination CMOS sensor and Expeed C2 image processing.

Features include manual controls, Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) technology, and ISO sensitivity up to 3200 for faster shutter speeds and minimal motion blur in low-light conditions, even...

The CoolPix P7000, Nikon’s latest compact camera, has been outfitted with full manual controls as well as advanced photo and video features such as 10.1-megapixel resolution, a 7.1x wide-angle optical zoom lens and an ISO range of 100-12800.

To further enhance low-light shooting, the P7000 offers low-noise night mode, a noise reduction filter and a five-way VR image stabilization system. The P7000 also features a new quick dial to more easily switch between...

Nikon’s D3100, a 14.2-megapixel DSLR, has been unveiled with an enhanced user guide mode, 1080p HD video and full-time autofocus.

The enhanced guide mode provides users with a message on the LCD screen that gives users suggested camera setting adjustments. Other improvements include full HD shooting capabilities, scene- and face-detection technology, and a quiet shutter release mode. This is also the first of Nikon’s D-line to offer full-time autofocus in live view and...

Nikon has released the AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II super telephoto lens with a constant maximum aperture of f/4, vibration reduction, a nano-crystal coat and optimized AF modes. With updated image stabilization technology specially engineered for super zoom lenses, this new lens is optimal for still and HD videography. The nano-crystal coat helps reduce ghosting and light flares. Three focus modes are...

Nikon has introduced the P100 Coolpix compact digital camera with a 3-inch LCD vari-angle screen, a 10.3-megapixel backside illumination CMOS sensor and 26x, long-range optical zoom range. Full 1080p HD video capabilities have also been inaugurated into this line of cameras.

With advanced flash control, the P100 takes more natural-looking shots in low-light settings. Other Coolpix features include...

Nikon debuts its fast-aperture AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II super telephoto and AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III for FX- and DX-format cameras.

The lens is equipped with improved vibration reduction (VR II) and optimized autofocus (AF) modes in the lens. With this lens, users have three focusing options: manual mode, autofocus with manual priority mode, and the new...

Nikon has released its FX-format D3S, a pro SLR camera with a 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor. The new camera has 51 autofocus points, an extremely broad ISO range and can capture up to 9 fps in the FX-format or 11 fps in the DX crop mode.

The D3S contains a multi-CAM 3500FX focus module, with 51 AF points, 15 cross-type sensors and 36 horizontal sensors that lock onto moving subjects. AF comes in three modes — single point, dynamic area and...

Nikon has released four new Coolpix compact cameras. The S70 is equipped with an organic LED touch screen display, and the S1000pj contains the first built-in camera projector. For a more economical option, the S640 and S570 are now available with improved in-camera features.

The S70, with its 3.5-inch clear color display, has 12.1-megapixel resolution and a film speed range of ISO 60 to ISO 6400. Touch-screen enhancements for this camera include the touch shutter feature, brightness adjustment and scene effect manipulation. HD video can be recorded...

Nikon has introduced its latest D3000 digital SLR camera, which offers 10.2-megapixel resolution, an easy-to-use guide mode, an 11-point autofocus system and the ADL (Active D-Lighting) system.

The new guide mode offered with this D3000 allows new SLR users to view step-by-step instructions on the 3-inch LCD screen for common shooting situations and recommended scene modes to use for each subject. Users can also adjust images with the...

Nikon's latest D300 digital SLR camera, featuring new HD movie capabilities, is equipped with a 12.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, improved Scene Recognition system and bracketed Active D-Lighting (ADL).

In HD video mode, the D300 records at 720 pixels/24 frames per second and records high-fidelity audio with either a built-in or external stereo microphone. While shooting video, users select...