Nikon D6

The Nikon D6, presented on February 12 2020, replaces the Nikon D5.
It has a 20.8 million pixel full-frame Nikon FX sensor, a video recording mode in 4K/30p recording, but with focus peaking and an option for MP4 recording, a burst mode at 14fps burst shooting with 'E-type' lenses (those with electromagnetically controlled diaphragms). In Live-View mode, the D6 will shoot silently at up to 10.5fps at full resolution; it has two slots for CFexpress or XQD cards, a 100% optical viewfinder with 0.72× magnification with OLED elements, a new Expeed 6 image processor, a 3.2 "rear screen, GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (11a/b/g/n/ac) built-in modules, an improved dynamic range with sensitivity from 100 to 102,400 ISO, support for the 1000BASE-T standard for the cable network which offers transfers 15% faster than those of D5.
he D6 innovates with an improved AF system with 105 points all selectable and cross-type with an AF coverage 1.6x denser than that of the D5. It allows the focus on the subject's eyes in automatic AF mode or 3D tracking. The D6 is powered by an EN-EL18c battery.

The Nikon D6 is available at the price of $ 6,500 body only (May 2020).

Nikon D780

The Nikon D780 , presented in January 2020, replaces the D750 and becomes the Nikon entry point for full-frame DSLR.
This new camera has the 24.50 megapixel (35.9mm x 23.9mm) backlit full-frame (FX) sensor with low-pass filter from the Nikon Z6.
For autofocus, Nikon indicates an hybrid autofocus. In reflex view, the associated AF module is the D750 Multi-CAM 3500 II, sensitive up to -3 EV, with 51 collimators including 15 in cross and 11 compatible f/8 and a RGBB sensor of 91,000 pixels it is associated with the D5 algorithm,
For Live View, the D780 also uses the AF module of the Z6 with 273 points and detection at -4 Il (-6 Il in low light AF mode).
It has an Expeed 6 processor, a sensitivity range of ISO 100 (50 in extended) and climbs to ISO 51,200 (204,800 in extended), a shutter up to 1/8000 th of a second (1/4000 for the D750) , a burst rate of 7 frames in reflex view and 12 frames per second in Live View (with silent mode possible), a 4K and Full HD video mode at 24, 25 and 30 frames/second without cropping on 10 bits 4.2.2, a video mode in HDR HLG format, two SD UHS II cards slots, built-in WiFi and Bluetooth modules, a tilt-sensitive rear touch screen.
It no longer has an integrated flash or additional grip. It is powered by an EN-EL15b battery.

The D780 is proposed at the price of $ 2,300 body only (February 2020).

Nikon D3500

Top of Nikon D3500

The Nikon D3500, launched in August 2016, is the entry-level DSLR and replaces the D3400 released more than two years ago. It is sold cheaper than its predecessor.
This new camera, evolution of the previous, retains a 24.2 million pixel CMOS sensor DX format (23,5 × 15,6 mm) without antialiasing filter, an image processor EXPEED 4, a shooting mode at 5 frames per second, a single slot for SD, SDHC or SDXC (compatible UHS-I) memory card, a 11-point AF system, a video mode Full HD video mode to 1920x1080/60P with continuous autofocus, a no-tilting no-touchscreen 3" back screen of 921 000 pixels, an ISO range from 100 to 25600 ISO, a SnapBridge function but no Wi-Fi, a built-in flash with 7.8 number guide, the same EN-EL14a rechargeable battery.
However the Nikon D3500 takes again the ergonomics of the range Nikon DX, it adopts in particular the wheel of the D5600 located on the top cover and not on the back face, a displacement of the back control buttons from left towards the right, a new Info button near the viewfinder and a more accessible flash button.

The Nikon D3500 is available in black for $500 in kit with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (September 2018).

Nikon D850

The Nikon D850, presented in August 2017, replaces the D810.
This new camera is a mini-D5 and has a new 45.75 megapixel full-size Nikon BSI CMOS sensor with no low-pass filter [Sony IMX-309-AQJ].
It inherits of D5 an 180,000 RGB sensor with better face detection and enhanced scene recognition, an 153-point AF system with 30% more frame coverage than the D5 with center AF point -4EV, and all others -3EV.
It has a native ISO range of 64-25600 (expandable to 32-108400), video modes : 8K timelapse shooting, 4K UDH video with electronic vibration reduction recording in FX with no crop 51-photo buffer when shooting in 14-bit RAW and electronic vibration reduction, a "slow-motion" video mode and a new built-in negative digitizing feature.
an 3.2’, 2.36-million-dot tilting LCD touchscreen with improved gesture control, a 7fps continuous shooting standard, 6fps with autofocus, 9fps when using a battery grip, 30ps at 8MP using the electronic shutter RAW can be small, medium, and large resolutions. It is powered by a battery EN-EL15a.
It has also an 0.75x magnification viewfinder, the first for a full-frame DSLR focus stacking, back illuminated buttons and a dual memory card slots: one SD UHS-II and one XQD but has no built-in flash, unlike the Nikon D810.

The Nikon D850 will be available in black for $3297 (September 2017).

Two monochrome versions of D850 with a 45.75 megapixel sensor were developed by Llewellyn Data Processing (LDP LLC) and called Nikon D850M: One for the visible spectrum, The other with full-spectrum fused silica (quartz) platelet (UV-VIS-IR).
The advantage of a monochrome camera is that all pixels receive light. With a color sensor, the typical pixel pattern is: Blue-Green-Red-Green. The sensor therefore contains 25% of blue, 25% red and 50% green pixels. It also means that if a blue light enters into the camera, only 25% of a color sensor receive light, while 100% of the monochrome camera's pixels can receive it.

Nikon D7500

The Nikon D7500, presented in April 2017, replaces the D7200 launched 2 years ago.
This camera has the same 20.9 megapixel DX CMOS sensor as the D500, a built-in flash, a viewfinder covering 100% of the image, a better weather resistant body with magnesium parts, an image processor EXPEED 5, an ISO range of 100 to 51200 ISO expandable to 1.64 million ISO, a shooting mode at 8 fps on 50 Raw or 100 images Jpeg fine, a 1.5x crop function, a single slot for a UHS-I SD memory card, a 180K RGB Metering system, a Multi-CAM 3500DX AF system 51 AF points including 15 cross and functional central to f/8, the SnapBridge feature that uses Bluetooth® low Energy and Wi-Fi® technologies to ensure constant connection between the D7500 and a smartphone or tablet, a 4K/UHD at 30p or Full HD (1080p) video modes, a 3.2" tilt and touch LCD screen (922,000 points) but no NFC, no Ai coupling, no additional battery grip. It is powered by a battery EN-EL15a 15% more powerful than the EN-EL15 allowing 950 shots.

The Nikon D7500 in available in black for $1749 in kit with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR zoom or $1249 camera only (April 2017).

Nikon D5600

The Nikon D5600, presented in October 2016, replaces the D5500 released eighteen months ago.
This new camera keeps an unibody structure of carbon fiber reinforced by plastic material, the same sensor 24.1 million pixels CMOS sensor in DX format made by Sony without low-pass filter, a built-in flash, the same image processor EXPEED 4, a 3D-tracking with 39 AF points, an ISO range of 100 to 12800 ISO expandable to 25600, a shooting mode at 5 frames per second, a single slot for SD memory card, a 1920x1080/60p Full HD video mode with continuous autofocus, built-in Wi-Fi module and GPS modules and it is powered by a lithium-Ion EN-EL14a rechargeable battery.
The main difference with D5600 is the SnapBridge feature that uses Bluetooth® low Energy technology to ensure constant connection between the D5600 and a smartphone or tablet, an Auto ISO with the touch of the Fn button, the support for in-camera time-lapse movies and ability to scrub through images in playback mode using the touchscreen.

The Nikon D5600 is available in black and is proposed at the price of $870 camera only or $950 in kit with the 18-55 mm zoom (November 2016).

Nikon D3400

The Nikon D3400, launched in August 2016, is the entry-level DSLR and replaces the D3300 released more than two years ago.
This new camera, evolution of D3300, retains a 24.2 million pixel CMOS sensor DX format without antialiasing filter, an image processor EXPEED 4, a shooting mode at 5 frames per second, a single slot for SD memory card, a 11-point AF system, a video mode Full HD video mode to 1920x1080/60P with continuous autofocus.
It improves the following points: the 3" back screen of 921 000 pixels, an ISO range from 100 to 25600 ISO. Comparing to D3300, the number guide of built-in flash falls from 12 to 8 (for 100 ISO) but D3400 has an extended autonomy to 1,200 shots from 700, despite using the same EN-EL14a rechargeable battery. It lost also the built-in sensor cleanup system of D3300.
The D3400 offers SnapBridge feature that uses Bluetooth® low Energy technology to ensure constant connection between the D3400 and a smartphone or tablet but it has no WiFi. It has also an improved “Guide Mode”.

The Nikon D3400 is available in black or red for $650 in kit with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (September 2016).

Nikon D5

Nikon D500

The Nikon D5, announced in January 2016 replaces the D4s.
It has a new 20.8 megapixel full-size Nikon CMOS sensor (5 568 x 3 712 pixels): a CMOS Image Sensor [Toshiba (Sony) T4K54], a 4K (3840 x 2160 px) 30p / 25p / 24p video mode with a maximum of 6 minutes, a new AF Nikon MultiCam 20k module with 153 AF points including 55 cross points and a sensibility until -4 IL, an RGB light sensor of 180,000 pixels.
The new EXPEED 5 image process includes a processor, an embedded operating system and an image processing system. It has a 3,5" touch screen of 2,359,000 pixels XGA in standard 400, a new “stable” mirror system and a maximum frame rate of 12 fr/sec with continuous AF and 14 fr/sec with mirror up.
The Nikon D5 provides a sensitivity range from 100 to 102,400 ISO expandable to 3 280 000 ISO (Hi5). It has a built-in Nikon "Snapbridge" software able to share images with smartphones and other devices, and with the cloud.
The version Nikon D5-a has two XQD cards slots able to store 200 RAW images in 14-bit and the second version, Nikon D5-b, replaces XQD cards by two CF cards limited to 82 RAW burst.
It is powered by the same EN-EL18a rechargeable battery as Nikon D4 but with a better autonomy. It can also receive a new wireless transmitter Nikon WT-6.

The D5 is proposed at the price of $7000 camera only (March 2016).

For the 100^th anniversary of the Nikon company, a special version of the D5 titanium gray was produced with a special logo in limited edition.

Nikon D7200

The Nikon D7200, presented in March 2015, replaces the D7100 launched 2 years ago.
This camera has a 24.2 megapixel DX CMOS sensor [Sony IMX-193-AQK] with no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), a built-in flash, a viewfinder covering 100% of the image, a Weather resistant body with magnesium parts, an image processor EXPEED 4, an ISO range of 100 to 12800 ISO expandable to 25600 ISO or 102400 ISO in monochrome mode, a shooting mode at 6 fps , a 1.3x crop function, a double slot for SD UHS-II memory cards, a Multi-CAM 3500DX AF system 51 AF points including 15 cross and functional central to f/8, a Full HD video capture (1920 x 1080) with continuous autofocus and uncompressed HDMI output, a 3.2" rear LCD screen (1,229,000 points), a built-in Wi-Fi®1 and Near Field Communication (NFC2) module and it is powered by a battery EN-EL15 allowing 1110 shots and also accepts optional MB-D15 Battery Grip.

The Nikon D7200 in available in black for $1700 in kit with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR zoom or $1200 camera only (March 2015).

Nikon D810a

Nikon D810a mounted on a telescope.

The Nikon 810a, presented in February 2015 at CP+, is a special release of D810. The Nikon D810a is a FX-format digital SLR camera designed exclusively for full-scale astrophotography. It has the same 36.3-million pixels sensor [Sony IMX-094-AQP] and characteristics than Nikon D810 but the optical filter on the front surface of the image sensor is capable of four times greater transmission of H-alpha light than is that used with the D810.
The D810a includes the addition of a long-exposure manual (M*) mode that supports exposure times up to 900 s, and a live view preview function that makes focusing and composing images easier with display of a preview at a shutter speed of 30 s when an exposure time longer than 30s is specified.

The Nikon D810a is proposed at the price of $3500 camera only (February 2015).

Nikon D5500

The Nikon D5500, presented in January at CES 2015, replaces the D5300 released sixteen months ago.
This new camera keeps an unibody structure of carbon fiber reinforced by plastic material, the same sensor 24.1 million pixels CMOS sensor in DX format made by Sony [Sony IMX-193-AQK] without low-pass filter, a built-in flash, the same image processor EXPEED 4, a 3D-tracking with 39 AF points, an ISO range of 100 to 12800 ISO expandable to 25600, a shooting mode at 5 frames per second, a single slot for SD memory card, a 1920x1080/60p Full HD video mode with continuous autofocus, built-in Wi-Fi module and GPS modules and it is powered by a lithium-Ion EN-EL14a rechargeable battery.
The main difference with D5300 is the side-articulated 1037 K dot 3.2" tilt/swivel LCD which becomes a touch screen.

The Nikon D5500 is available in black or red and is proposed at the price of $900 camera only (January 2015).

Nikon D750

Nikon D750 and its rear swivel screen

The Nikon D750, presented at the Photokina 2014 is a new camera and the true successor to the D700.
It is positioned between the D610 and the 810. It is more compact and lighter than the first with a new CMOS sensor Full Frame FX 24.3 megapixels (6016 x 4016 pixels) made by Sony [Sony IMX-128-(L)-AQP] and inherits from the second, an image processor EXPEED 4, an improved AF module, the Multi-CAM 3500 II, sensitive to -3 EV, with 51 AF points including 15 cross compatible and 11 available at f/8 and a 91,000 pixels RGBB sensor.

The front plate of D750 is made of carbon fiber on a magnesium chassis. This is the first full-format Nikon DSLR to have a 3.2 inches rear swivel screen , but not a touch , with 1,229,000 points that opens and rotates up to 90 ° up and 75 ° to the below, a Wi-Fi built-in module integrated in the built-in flash bump but no built-in GPS.
It has a rate of 6.5 frames per second, a full HD video mode in 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p and 24p recording in MOV on DX or FX image format, a sensitivity range of 100-12,800 ISO (expandable from 64 to 51,200 ISO). It is powered by an EN-EL15 battery.

It is priced at $2400 camera only (September 2014).

Nikon D810

The Nikon D810, launched in June 2014, replaces the D800 and D800E both. It retains the same design and many specifications; Among the improvements:

• a new CMOS sensor Full Frame FX 36.3 megapixels made by Sony [Sony IMX-094-AQP], without optical low-pass filter,
• a rate of 5 frames per second with AF or 7 fps in DX crop mode with 15.3 million pixels with shooting unlimited burst,
• a sensitivity range of 64-12,800 ISO (expandable from 32 to 51,200 ISO)
• an additional multizone exposure mode,
• a Full HD video mode at 24p, 25p, 30p and 60p with an integrated stereo microphone,
• an access during video recording to the full range of sensitivities (from 32 ISO), shutter speed, aperture and audio controls
• a much silent mechanical shutter with "Quiet" mode and a new 100% silent electronic shutter,
• an image processor EXPEED 4a, 51 AF points, with new group area AF and a size RAW S mode, inherit from the D4S,
• a 3.2 inches RBGW rear screen with 11,229,000 points,

Nikon D4s

The Nikon D4s, announced in February 2012 after the winter games of Sotchi 2014, which replaces the D4 retains the same design.
Among the improvements : a 'newly designed' full frame Nikon CMOS sensor of 16.2 effective megapixel (16.6MP total) [Nikon NC81366W] that is able to take 11fps shooting with AF, an ISO Range of 100-25,600 (extendable until 409,600 ISO), a EXPEED4 image processor, a video part upgraded with 1080p50/60 HD video with uncompressed video output, A new EN-EL18 battery and a Gigabit Ethernet built-in plug of 100/1000TX, a new 'small' Raw size format, and a new group area AF feature.
As D4, The D4s has two sub-selector joystick/buttons for shooting orientation, a twin card slots - one Compact Flash and one XQD (the last one very confidential). It has a 91,000 pixels sensor for metering, white balance, flash exposure, face detection and active D-lighting.
The D4s is compatible with the optional GPS module and the WiFi transmitter Nikon WT-5. It receives a 51 points autofocus working until V-2.0.
It is proposed at the price of $6500 (February 2014).

Nikon D3300

The Nikon D3300, launched in February 2014, is the entry-level DSLR and replaces the D3200 released one and half year ago.
This new camera has a new 24.1 million pixels CMOS sensor in DX format made by Sony [Sony IMX-193-AQK] without low-pass filter, as well as a built-in flash, an EXPEED 4 image processor, an iso range from 100 to 12800 ISO expandable to 25600, a shooting mode at 5 fps, a single SD memory card slot, an 11-point AF system, a 1920x1080/60p Full HD video mode with continuous autofocus, a 3" rear screen (921,000 points) and it is powered by a EN-EL14a rechargeable battery. it can receive WiFi (WU-1A) or GPS additional modules.
Nikon presents also the new collapsible Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G DX VRII with 11 elements in 8 groups and 1 aspherical element. It is 30% smaller and 20% lighter than the existing 18-55 and will be priced alone at $250.
The Nikon D3300 is available in grey, black or red and is proposed at the price of $650 in kit with the new 18-55 mm zoom (February 2014).

Nikon Df with special edition AFG 50mm/f1,8

top of Nikon Df with special edition AFG 50mm/f1,8

The Nikon Df, announced in November 2013, is a new camera, surfing on the wave of retro classic cameras.
It has a design inspired from silver Nikon FM camera and the same full frame Nikon CMOS sensor than D4 with 16.2 effective megapixel [Nikon NC81366W]. This is the thinnest and lightest (710g) FX DSLR of Nikon with dedicated mechanical dials for shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation and release mode. It can receive all Nikon lenses since 1959 including non AI lenses by adoption of a collapsible metering coupling lever.
It has a 3.2" LCD monitor (921,000 dots), HDR and D-Lighting modes, a continuous shooting to 5.5 fps, an EXPEED3 image processor, ISO sensibility extensible until 204 000 ISO, a 3D-tracking with 39 AF points with 9 highly accurate cross-type area and can take 1400 shoots with a single charge of its EN-EL14a rechargeable battery. There is no built-in flash and no video.
It is proposed at the price of $2750 camera only and $3000 in kit with special edition AFG 50mm/f1.8 (November 2013).

Nikon D610

Nikon D5300 with 18-140 zoom

The Nikon D5300, announced for November 2013, is the follow-up to the D5300. It is the first Nikon DSLR with an unibody structure of carbon fiber reinforced plastic material.
As the 5200, it has a 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor made by Toshiba but without AA filter [Sony IMX-193-AQK], a built-in flash, a 1080p30 Full HD video mode with active autofocus up to 60 frames per second, an HDMI and stereo micro input plug, an ISO Range of 200-6,400 (extendable to 25,600 iso), Effects and scenes modes, a 3D-tracking with 39 AF points, a 2,016 pixels RGB metering sensor and a lithium-Ion EN-EL14a rechargeable battery.
But Nikon D5300 offers also a slightly larger optical viewfinder, a larger side-articulated 1037 K dot 3.2" tilt/swivel LCD instead of 3", a new EXPEED4 image processor 30x faster as EXPEED3 with better response and energy efficiency, built-in Wi-Fi module and GPS modules.
The Nikon D5300 is available in red, black or grey and its price in kit with the 18-140mm AFS G VR lens will be $1400 (November 2013).

The Nikon D610, announced in October 2013, replaces the D600 released only one year ago.
It is a minor update of the Nikon D600 with a faster continuous shooting: 6 fps instead of 5.5 fps, a "quiet continuous" mode and an improved auto white balance system. It offers also an updated shutter mechanism which must avoid the D600 issues. It keeps the same full frame CMOS sensor of 24,3 megapixels (6016 x 4016 pixels) made by Sony [Sony IMX-128-(L)-AQP], the 3.2" LCD monitor (921,000 dots) and EXPEED 3 image processor.
The image quality will remain on the top.
It is proposed at the price of $1950 camera only (October 2013).

Nikon D7100

The Nikon D7100, launched in February 2013, replaces the D7000 released two years and half ago.
This new camera has a 24.1 million pixels CMOS sensor in DX format made by Toshiba [Toshiba HEZ1 TOS-5105] without low-pass filter, a built-in flash, a viewfinder covering 100% of the image, a resistant anti-dust and anti-rain body with magnesium parts, a EXPEED 3 image processor, an iso range from 100 to 6400 ISO expandable to 25600, a shooting mode at 6 fps, a 1.3x crop function, a dual SD memory card slot, an 51-point AF system, a Full HD (1920 x 1080) video mode with continuous autofocus, a 3.2" rear screen (1,229,000 points) and it is powered by a EN-EL15 rechargeable battery.
It also accepts optional MB-D15 Battery Grip, optional modules GPS and WiFi and has an HDMI output.
It is proposed at the price of $1200 camera only or $1600 in kit with the 18-105 mm zoom (February 2013).

Nikon D5200

Nikon D5200 with side-articulated tilt/swivel LCD

The Nikon D5200, presented in November 2012, upgrades and replaces the Nikon D5100.
As Nikon D3200, it has a 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor made by Toshiba [Toshiba HEZ1 TOS-5105], a built-in flash, a 1080p30 Full HD video mode with active autofocus up to 60 frames per second, a stereo micro input plug, an ISO Range of 200-6,400 (extendable to 25,600 iso).
As D5100, it has a side-articulated 921K dot 3.0" tilt/swivel LCD with one viewing angle of 160 °, Effects mode and 16 scenes modes, a lithium-Ion EN-EL14 rechargeable battery. As D7000, it has a 3D-tracking with 39 AF points and a 2,016 pixels RGB metering sensor. The EXPEED3 processor allows continuous shoot at 5 frames/second.
It receives optional modules WU-1a Wi-Fi module that is able to broadcast to smartphones over a 49ft range and GP-1 module to record GPS data.
It is available in black, red or bronze.
The price of D5200 kit with the 18-55mm VR lens is $1029 (January 2013).

Nikon D600

Presented at the Photokina in September 2012, The Nikon D600 offers a full frame CMOS sensor of 24,3 megapixels (6016 x 4016 pixels) made by Sony [Sony IMX-128-(L)-AQP].
It is compact and has same structure as D7000 with a viewfinder with 100% coverage, magnesium alloy body, pop-up flash, a 3.2" LCD monitor (921,000 dots).
It has also EXPEED 3 processor, an ISO Range of 100-6400 (extendable from 50 – 25600), a 39-points autofocus system with the Multicam 4800 FX AF module, an High Dynamic (HDR) mode, a silent shooting mode, an A/N treatment on 14 bits and image treatment on 16 bits, Nikkor AI lenses compatibility, face detection and active d-lighting, double virtual horizon indicator, a dual SD card slots. It is capable of bursts of images at 5.5 fps at full resolution and full AF. Il is powered by a lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery and can receive an optional drive MB-D14.
The video mode includes D-Movie with multizone mode for recording Full HD 1080p video at 30/25/24 p with 2 possible reframes modes FX or DX, a video composite by sequence fixed images, an uncompressed video HDMI output.
An optional WU-1b Wi-Fi module allows Android ™ or IOS ™ smartphones or tablets to connect with D600 to remote sharing and capture.
Announced at $2100 (September 2012), the Nikon D600 is the most affordable Full Frame camera for Enthusiasts or Professionals.

Nikon D3200

The Nikon D3200, announced in April 2012, has the same design as D3100 but don't replace it in a first step.
This new entry-level DSLR has a 24MP Nikon APS-C CMOS sensor [Nikon NC81369R], a 1080p30 Full HD video mode with active autofocus, an stereo micro input plug, a 3" 920k dot LCD, an ISO Range of 200-6,400 (extendable to 12,800 iso), a 3D-tracking with 11 AF points. The EXPEED3 processor allows continuous shoot at 4 frames/second.
The D3200 can be used with an optional WU-1a Wi-Fi module that is able to broadcast to smartphones over a 49ft range.
It is available in red or black.
The WU-1a WiFi module is proposed at the price of $60 and the D3200 is proposed at the price of $700 in kit with the 18-55mm VR lens (April 2012).

optional WU-1a Wi-Fi module

Nikon D800

Presented one month after D4 in February 2012, the Nikon D800, dedicated to experts and professionals, replaces D700 that was launched in 2007, and offers a new full frame CMOS sensor of 36,3 effective megapixels (7.360 x 4.912 pixels) made by Sony [Sony IMX-094-AQP], better than the D3X.
It has the has same structure as D700 with a larger HP viewfinder with 100% coverage, magnesium alloy body, pop-up flash and optional drive MB-D12.
It has also an ISO Range of 100-6400 (extendable from 50 – 25600), a 91,000 pixels sensor for metering, white balance, flash exposure, face detection and active d-lighting, a twin card slots - one Compact Flash and one SD, more classical as XQD card.
The video part allows 1080p30 HD video with 2 possible reframes modes, against 3 on the D4, at up to 24Mbps with uncompressed video output, the new EXPEED 3 processor, an USB3 output, a lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery. It allows 4 frames per second and 6 with optional drive MB-D12.
Announced at $3000 (March 2012), The Nikon D800 constitutes a lighter and complete professional camera body with a better definition than D4 but a lower high level ISO sensitivity.
The Nikon D800E has the same body where the anti-aliasing filter is removed and which offers a maximal resolution. It is announced at $3300 (March 2012).

The Nikon D800M or Nikon D800 B&W is a monochrome version of the Nikon D800 with a 36.3 megapixel sensor developed by Llewellyn Data Processing (LDP LLC).

Nikon D4

The Nikon D4, announced in January 2012, replaces the D3s, but not the D3x.
It has a new full frame Nikon CMOS sensor of 16.2 effective megapixel (16.6MP total) [Nikon NC81366W], is able to take 10fps shooting with AF and AE, 11fps with focus and exposure locked.
It has also an ISO Range of 100-12,800 (extendable from 50 – 204,800), a 91,000 pixels sensor for metering, white balance, flash exposure, face detection and active d-lighting, a two sub-selector joystick/buttons for shooting orientation MultiCAM 3500FX Autofocus sensor works in lower light and with smaller apertures, a twin card slots - one Compact Flash and one XQD.
The video part is upgraded with 1080p30 HD video at up to 24Mbps with uncompressed video output, a new EN-EL18 battery (21.6Wh capacity, CIPA-rated at 2600 shots.
The D4 mays use the new WiFI transmitter Nikon WT-5 and has a Ethernet built-in plug.
It receive a new 51 points autofocus working until V-2.0 (the D3s is until EV-1).
It is proposed at the price of $6000 (February 2012).

Nikon D5100

Nikon EXPEED 2 card with 3GB Samsung and 128 Mb parallel flash memory

Presented in April 2011, the Nikon D5100 replaces the D5000 with a smaller camera. It has also a side-articulated 921K-dot 3.0" tilt/swivel LCD.
It inherits from D7000 its 16.2 MP CMOS sensor made by Sony [Sony IMX-071], EXPEED 2 image processor, ISO 100 - 6400 sensibility boostable until ISO 25600, a Full HD video (1920 x 1080) with continuous full AF.
It has also a 11 AF points (with 3D tracking), a HDR image mode (High Dynamic Range), special processing filters to stills and video and new ME-1 external microphone, GPS device and have an HDMI output and EN-EL14 battery.
It is proposed at the price of $800 camera only or $900 in kit with the 18-55mm VR lens (April 2011).
The ME-1 external microphone is proposed at the price of $180 (April 2011).

ME-1 external microphone

Nikon D7000

Nikon D3100

Presented at the Photokina 2010, the Nikon D7000 replaces the D90. It has a magnesium alloy body with seal joints, a 16.2Mp CMOS sensor [Sony IMX-071], a built-in flash, a viewfinder with approximate 100% frame coverage, a faster 'Expeed 2' processor, an ISO sensitivity (100-6400, extendable up to 25600), a twin SD memory card slots, an AF system featuring 39 focus points, a full HD (1080p) video mode with AF-F continuous focus during movie recording, a 921k dot 3.0" rear screen and a new EN-EL15 battery.
It accepts also GPS device and have an HDMI output.
It is proposed at the price of $1250 (September 2010).

The Nikon D3100 launched in August 2010 is an entry-level which replaces the best-selling D3000. It is the first Nikon DSLR that can record full 1080p HD videos and offer AF in this mode and in Live View. It has a 14.2 Nikon CMOS sensor [Nikon NC81362A], a 3.0" LCD monitor (230,000 dots), new image processing processor EXPEED 2 and a wider ISO range ( 100-3200 expandable to 12800). It accepts also GPS device and have an HDMI output.
It is proposed at the price of $600 with the 18-55mm VR lens.(August 2010).

Nikon D3s

Launched in October 2009, le Nikon D3s upgrades the D3 with 720p HD video recording, an in-camera sensor cleaning, a Q silent mode and a sensitivity range up to ISO 102,400 for improved low light performance. Images are captured on a new 36 x 23.9 mm Nikon CMOS sensor [Nikon NC81361A] and buffer size has been increased for 48 RAW frames in one burst. Further improvements include a faster contrast detect AF in Live View and in-camera RAW-processing. Body shape, quality and operation are virtually identical to the D3.
It is proposed at the price of $5200 (October 2009).

Nikon D3000

Nikon D300s

The Nikon D3000, launched in August 2009, is the new entry-level DSLR of Nikon. It replaces D60 and inherits its 10.2 MP DX-format CCD sensor made by Sony [Sony IMX-493-AQA] and 3fps continuous shooting rate. It adds a larger, 3.0 inches LCD and the 11-point AF system with 3D tracking.

The Nikon D300s, also launched in August 2009, is evolution of D300. It keeps same characteristics: the 13.1 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million) [Sony IMX-038-BQL], the 3.0" LCD monitor (920,000 dots), Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake), 51 AF points (with 3D tracking) IS0 200-3200 range (6400 expanded) and Expeed processor.
The D300S have new functions: a 720p HD video, including autofocus while recording, an SD card slot in addition to existing CF slot, a faster continuous shooting (7fps, vs. 6fps), an socket for external microphone, a new 'OK' button in multi controller Interactive settings display screen Auto and extra high active D-Lighting options. At least it has a quiet drive mode and a Virtual horizon display.

Nikon D5000

Nikon D5000 with adjustable rear monitor

The Nikon D5000, launched in May 2009, inherits of D90 characteristics including 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor made by Sony [Sony IMX-038-BQL] with Nikon's EXPEED image processor, 11-point autofocus system with 3D focus tracking in a body camera and viewfinder coming from Nikon D60.
Like the D90, it allows D-Movie mode with sound and records at 720p HD movie clips but without AF.
It has also a double dust-protecting system with effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning and internal system (Venturi effect), a 2.7-inches Vari-angle adjustable monitor with 230 000 pixels which flips and turns in the center of the camera.
All that is completed with Live View mode with AF contrast and face tracking, 19 scene Modes and filters including "Soft" filter that can be restricted to faces,
Like the D60, D5000 used SD-CD card, the autofocus function is insured only with Nikon AFS lenses and built-in flash cannot pilot external flashes.
It sold at the price of $750 (May 2009).

Nikon D3x

In December 2008, Nikon updates its flagship with a Nikon D3x which keeps same fit, features and design of D3 but is based on a same full format sensor CMOS (FX) of 24.5 million pixels as SONY Alpha 900 [Sony IMX-028] but in 14 bits.
The D3x can be used in format DX (restricted to 10 million pixels).
It is proposed at the price of $7700 (January 2009).

Nikon D90

Presented before the Photokina 2008, in August, The Nikon D90 is a camera for experts that replaces the D80 launched two years ago. The D90 has a new 12.9 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million) made by Sony [Sony IMX-038-BQL] with Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake). It keeps the same 3.0-inches 920,000 pixels (VGA x 3 colors) TFT-LCD rear screen as Nikon D3 and D300.
This screen allows Live View with contrast-detect AF and the world's first DSLR movie mode with capture movie at up to 1280 x 720 (720p) 24 fps with mono sound. This is a possibility to have HD camera without AF but with all optical possibilities of interchangeable lenses (macro, telezoom, fish-eye) with a large sensor. The D90 has an HDMI output.
It uses SDSH card and allows 4.5 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 7 RAW, 25 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG Normal).
It is sold $1000 camera only (September 2008) or in a kit with a new lens 18~105mm AFS-G VR with vibration reduction for $1200 (September 2008).

Nikon D700

Presented at the beginning of July 2007, the Nikon D700, dedicated to experts and professionals, has the same structure as D300 with a larger HP viewfinder with 95% coverage (100% for D3 and D300) useful for the 12.1 megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) Nikon CMOS sensor [Nikon NC81338L] of D3 associated with EXPEED digital image processing.
Like the D3, it has a 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking, a system of measurement 1,005 pixels 3D Color Matrix Metering II measurement system, an ISO sensitivity from 200-6400 ISO, with the added versatility from 12.800 to 25,600 ISO in H and two Live View modes with AF detection of phase on a 3’’ 920,000-dot VGA color monitor.
It has additional functions from D3: an i-TTL built-in pop up flash with distant flashes pilot (the new SB900 for example), an image sensor cleaning system, indication on the focusing screen by software function, an Virtual Horizon level indicator in Live View mode but with lower burst rate (5 fps and 8 fps with optional MB-D10 battery pack). It has only CF card slot.
Announced at $3000 (July 2008), The Nikon D700 constitutes a lighter and complete professional camera body than D3.

Nikon D60

Presented at the PMA 2008 in February, the Nikon D60 keeps the same body and the same CCD of the Nikon D40x that it replaces.
This new camera is the next best-seller of Nikon and has the objective to keep the 2007 first place of Nikon on the sales of DSLR in Japan. Like the D40x, it has a CCD APS-C of 10.2 Megapixels [Sony IMX-493-AQA], the autofocus function is insured only with Nikon AFS lenses and the same size and weight (471 grams). It uses also a SD card but adds a dust-protecting system, a LiveView mode and the possibility to create some pictures animation.
The kit with a new lens 18~55mm AFS-G VR with vibration reduction is sold $750 (March 2008).

Nikon D300

Presented with the D3, the Nikon D300 is a camera for experts and professionals with a CMOS sensor APS-C of 12.3 Megapixels made by Sony [Sony IMX-021-BQL]. It replaces the D200.
Except its sensor, it has the majority of the innovations of Nikon D3 plus a dust-protecting system. It has also a better colors management, a 3 inches monitor ACL, 2 LiveView modes and an HDMI output. The new image processing processor EXPEED associated with new system AF Nikon at 51 points allows 6 frames per second and a sensitivity up to 3200 ISO.
It is proposed at the price of $2200 (November 2007).

Nikon D3

Presented in August 2007, the Nikon D3 is dedicated to the professionals. It is the first numerical reflex camera Nikon with a full format sensor Nikon CMOS (FX) of 12.1 million pixels [Nikon NC81338L], but authorizing the use of format DX and also a 5:4 mode (30 X 30 mm). This sensor must deliver an image of very great quality and the progress recorded in term of buffer and it can shoot at 9 frames per second in FX mode and 11 frames per second in DX mode. This allows Nikon to propose only one general-purpose camera and either versions X or H.
D3 has also a new matrix measurement and a new system AF at 51 points, functions optimization images D-Lighting and of Scene Recognition System, an HDMI video output, a dual CompactFlash TM compartments (with UDMA support) and a 3.0" 922,000 pixels LCD monitor with Live View (including contrast detect auto-focus),
the D3 can receive a module WiFi (WT-4) and is compatible with the GPS and the origin of image. It receives the EN-EL4a battery and its autonomy is better as its predecessor.
It is proposed at the price of $5500 (November 2007).

Nikon D40X

Nikon D40

Nikon D80

Nikon D200

Presented in November 2005 the Nikon D200 is a camera for expert and professional photographers with its APS-C 10,2 Megapixels CCD made by Sony [Sony IMX-483-AQ]. It will replace the Nikon D100 and challenging the Canon EOS 5D.
AI-S lenses can be used with Nikon D200 that has a built-in flash with i-TTL mode wireless, a large 2,5 inches LCD monitor and an 11 area autofocus with the by the Multi-CAM2000 module.
It is sold for $2200 (December 2005) or for $3300 in kit with the zoom AF-S VR 18~200 mm.

Nikon D50

Nikon D70s

Available since end of March 2004, The Nikon D70 is the answer of Nikon to the Canon 300D. It has a design close to the D2H and the Nikon D100 CCD made by Sony [Sony IMX-453-AQ] was for an aggressive price of $1200 camera only. As its challenger, it can be bought in kit with a zoom Nikkor DX 17~70 mm (equivalent to 28~105 mm in format 135). It was sold $1500 in kit in January 2004.

Presented to Photokina 2004, The Nikon D2X is available since 2005. It is built on the body of D2H but has a 12,4 Megapixels CCD made by Sony [Sony IMX-007-AQ] and many enhancements. It has a rate of 1,5 X and can take 5,5 frames by second but a second mode uses only 6,8 megapixels and for a rate of 2X allows to take 8 frames by second during 40 views. It was sold $4500 in September 2004.

At PMA 2005 Nikon upgrades its Nikon D2H in Nikon D2Hs, which has now new functions inherited from D2X (rear screen of 235 000 pixels, Wifi g, USB 2.) and allows to take 50 consecutive views in jpeg, 40 in RAW, at 8 frames/seconds. It was sold 3,200 € in February 2005.

                             Nikon D2H

Presented in July 2003, the Nikon D2H becomes the new reference for the reporters and actions photographers. Built around a Nikon LBCAST sensor of 4,1 megapixels specially designed and developed by Nikon [Nikon JFET-LBCAST], the D2H, with its design character from Giugiaro, offers many innovations. It allows shooting 40 consecutive views at 8 frames/seconds. It has also a large 11 autofocus areas and optimized digital functions, as the white balance measurement, orientation sensor and the possibility to transmit images immediately with a WiFi (to see image the back above) optional transmitter. For more information, click on detailed description. It was sold 4,100 € in July 2003.

Nikon was interested in the digital photography since 1986, while presenting to Photokina, an operational prototype of SLR-type digital camera (Still Video Camera) manufactured by Panasonic: Nikon SVC

2 the Kodak DCS cameras based on Nikon body

Kodak was a pioneer in design, manufacturing and sales of digital SLR and has launched since 1991 many models called Kodak Professional DCS.

These cameras are built from CCD sensor designed and made by Kodak on the basis of Nikon camera bodies: first N8008 then N90 and N90x and finally F5.
When Kodak decides to build these new models DCS Professional from a basis of Canon EOS 1, it is time for Nikon to come back on this market

In 2003, Kodak presents a full format 135 SLR camera, abandons the production of these others DCS cameras and replaces its CCD sensor for a CMOS of 14 millions of pixels. The Kodak DCS 14 pro is built from N80 and F100 parts and accepts all Nikon lenses. It completes by the top he offers of Nikon Corp.
More information on Kodak DCS camera with Nikon body is in special web page.

3 the Nikon digital cameras in collaboration with Fuji

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