Nikon D5000 Features Improved HD, Editing Features
Nikon has introduced the new D5000, a digital SLR camera with 12.3-megapixel resolution, 19 auto-exposure modes and a large, 2.7-inch Vari-angle color LCD screen.
The D5000's D-Movie Mode records 720p HD movie clips at 24 frames per second, with sound that can be enhanced by AF-S Nikkor lenses such as the VR stabilization lens. Files are saved as JPEG or AVI format.
Live View autofocus (AF) now features four modes: Subject Tracking AF, to automatically lock onto a...
Nikon's D3X Is Latest Flagship FX-Format DSLR
Nikon has unveiled the D3X, its latest flagship-level FX-format digital SLR. The D3X provides commercial-quality image performance with its 24.5-megapixel CMOS censor.
At full resolution, users can shoot at speeds up to 5 frames per second (fps). Images are stored on 14-bit files, which, when processed, are approximately 138MB in size. Image files can be recorded as TIFF, JPEG or NEF (RAW) formats in either 12- or 14-bit compressed or uncompressed formats, and recorded to...
Nikon Unveils Coolpix P90 with 24x Wide-Angle Zoom, Advanced Shooting Modes
Nikon has released the new, compact CoolPix P90, a 12.1-megapixel digital camera with a 24x optical zoom and new 3-inch vari-angle LCD monitor.
The P90 boasts a 24x optical wide-angle zoom Nikkor ED glass lens, with a range from its widest angle at 26mm to telephoto at 624mm. The P90's high-resolution LCD can tilt as much as 90 degrees upward or 45 degrees downward.
The P90 also gives users control over their images with Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and...
Nikon Offers Versatility, HD Video with New D90
Nikon has announced the D90, its 12.3-megapixel digital SLR that can also capture high-definition (HD) movie clips with sound at 720p. Inspired by the Nikon D300, and building on the success of the D80, the D90 uses a CMOS image sensor and the Expeed image processing system to deliver sharp images across a sensitivity range up to ISO 6400.
Photographers are able to easily compose images using the Live View Mode on the 3-inch, high-resolution LCD screen. The 11-point autofocus (AF) system uses Nikon's Scene Recognition System and Face Detection to provide...
Nikon Introduces DX Zoom Lens For D90
Nikon has introduced the new AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens for any existing Nikon DX-format digital SLR system or as the ideal counterpart to the new Nikon D90.
The lens offers a 5.8x zoom range, and a visual perspective equivalent to that created by a 27-157.5mm lens on a 35mm film camera for a broad focal range. An additional benefit is the Silent Wave Motor for quiet and accurate autofocus operation and...
Nikon Extends Perspective with Two PC-E Micro Lenses
Nikon has introduced two new micro lenses: the PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED and PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D lenses.
The tilt/shift mechanism gives users up to +/- 11.5mm shift for perspective control and +/- 8.5° tilt control to correct for linear distortions and control depth-of-field. The Perspective Control lenses correct distortion and vanishing-point issues with convenient, side-mounted controls at 1mm/1° intervals that will adjust the...
Nikon Advances Flash With Expansive Zoom, Features
Nikon has introduced its new flagship Speedlight flash, the versatile SB-900, which is capable of a wide zoom range, increased versatility and a faster recycling time.
The flash offers zoom-range coverage from 17 to 200mm, while automatically adapting itself to Nikon's FX- or DX-format cameras. Additionally, light output has been increased to a guide number of 48/157.5 (ISO 200).
Photographers can also select from three...
Nikon Introduces Coolpix P6000
Nikon has introduced its newest flagship Coolpix camera, the P6000, featuring 13.5 megapixels, a new built-in GPS unit, My Picturetown connectivity and an Expeed image processor.
With the added GPS function, P6000 users will be able to record "geotags" of the location where their images are captured based on latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates. Additionally, the P6000 makes My Picturetown connectivity for uploading and sharing photos simple and easy via...
Nikon Offers Steel Body for Coolpix S710
Nikon has announced the compact Coolpix S710, featuring 14.5-megapixel resolution, the optics of a 3.6x Zoom-Nikkor wide-angle glass lens, and the contours and finish of a stainless-steel body.
For sharper images, the S710 has four features to reduce image blur: full-time Optical VR Image Stabilization technology, a new Motion Detection feature, Best Shot Selector and a high ISO range up to 12,800.
The S710 provides users with several modes of capture, including the new Scene Auto Selector Mode, which automatically picks the right scene mode for the...
Nikon Offers New Wireless Coolpix S610c
Nikon has introduced its sixth generation of wi-fi-enabled cameras with the new Coolpix S610c.
The S610c's wireless service is provided by Wayport, allowing consumers to share their images and videos from over 10,000 locations nationwide, including more than 9,700 participating McDonald's restaurants and major hotel chains. The Coolpix S610c uses the Wi-Fi Protected Set-up (WPS) and also features a One Touch E-mail button and Nikon's...