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Nikon SLR-type digital cameras |
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Nikon SLR-type digital cameras |
The Nikon digital reflex cameras
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Nikon D7100 |
The Nikon D7100 , launched in February 2013, replaces the D7000 released two years and half ago. | |
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Nikon D5200 with side-articulated tilt/swivel LCD |
The Nikon D5200 , presented in November 2012, upgrades and replaces the Nikon D5100. |
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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) built by Sony. | |
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Nikon D3200 |
The Nikon D3200, announced in April 2012, has the same design as D3100 but
don't replace it in a first step. |
optional WU-1a Wi-Fi module |
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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), better
than the D3X. | |
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Nikon D4 |
The Nikon D4, announced in January 2012, replaces the D3s, but not the D3x. | |
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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, 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 799 $ camera only or 899 $ in kit with the 18-55mm VR lens (April 2011). The ME-1 external microphone is proposed at the price of 179 $ (April 2011). |
ME-1 external microphone |
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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,
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 CMOS sensor, 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 599€ with the 18-55mm VR lens.(August 2010). | |
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Nikon D3s |
Launched in October 2009, le Nikon D3s upgrades the D3 with 720p HD video recording 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 CMOS
sensor 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.
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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 and 3fps continuous shooting rate. It adds a larger, 3.0 inch LCD and the 11-point AF system with 3D tracking.
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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 image coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing, 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-inch 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 can not pilot external flashes. It sold at the price of 735 € (May 2009). |
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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 full format sensor CMOS (FX) of 24.5 million pixels. This sensor is probably
manufactured by SONY (the same as SONY Alpha 900) but in 14 bits. | |
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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), designed by Nikon with Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake). It keeps the same 3.0-inch 920,000 pixel (VGA x
3 colors) TFT-LCD rear screen as Nikon D3 and D300. | |
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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) CMOS sensor of D3 associated with EXPEED digital image processing.
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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. | |
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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. It replaces the D200, whose its price drops. | |
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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 CMOS (FX) of 12.1 million pixels, 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. | |
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Nikon D40X |
Nikon D40 |
Nikon D80 |
Nikon presents at PMA 2007 an upgrade of Nikon D40, The new Nikon D40x has a 10.2 megapixel CCDs.
The sensitivity goes until 1600 Iso ("Hi" 3.200 ISO), the synchro-X to 1/200s and the motor cadence to 3 fps instead of 2,
it can also record in continue until 100 Jpeg views. Other features are the same as previous model.
The public price is 799 $ for the kit (March 2007).
The Nikon D40, available end 2006, is a small digital reflex extremely compact that uses the same 6 millions of pixels CCD than D50 and D70.
If it keeps the matrix exhibition measure and the flash i -TTL, the body don’t have built-in focus engine. That means that the autofocus function is insured
only with Nikon AFS lenses. It uses the SD card, the GUI is provided only through the rear screen of 230.000 pixels. It has a new compact battery (1,000mAh
EN-EL9). The public price is 599 $ for the kit (November 2006) with the new zoom AF-S DX ED 18-55 f/3,5-5,6 G-II. At the end of its commercial life,
it is sold 200 $ for the kit (December 2009).
The Nikon D80, presented a month before the Photokina 2006, is a camera for large public and replaces the D70 with a depth-of-field preview button and i-ttl flash wireless control.
It has the same 2,5" TFT LCD and the same APS-C 10,2 Megapixels CCD as Nikon D200 but the SD card, body and 3D color Matrix Metering system are coming directly from D50.
It was sold 1,000 € (September 2006).
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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. It will replace the Nikon D100 and challenging the Canon EOS 5D. | |
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Nikon D50 |
Nikon D70s |
In April 2005, Nikon announces two new DLSR: the Nikon D50 , which is a new entry point DLSR of Nikon.
It has a 6,2 Megapixels CCD, is compact and uses SD card. It was sold 950 € in kit in April 2005.
The Nikon D70s is an evolution of D70 bestseller, a million bodies sold in one year. It has a new battery EN-EL3a,
a 2" LCD instead of 1.8", a built-in flash that covers 18mm and a connector for MC-DC1 remote cord. It was sold 1,200 € in kit in April 2005
In June 2006, Nikon upgrades Nikon D2X in Nikon D2Xs, with over 20 incorporated modifications:
electronic viewfinder masking system for the 8 fps High Speed Crop mode, a wide angle LCD screen like the D200,
an Image Trim function, a Black and White mode and a new EN-EL4a lithium-ion battery enables 3400 shots between charges. It was sold 5,000 € in June 2006.
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 for an
aggressive price of 1000 € body 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 1,350 € in kit in January 2004.
Presented in July 2003, the Nikon D2H becomes the new reference for the reporters and actions photographers.
Built around a 4,1 megapixels sensor specially designed and developed by Nikon, 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.
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Presented in February 2001 at PMA, The Nikon D1H is a new release of D1, which it replaces. It offers updated consecutive shooting (up to 40 shots at 5fps) as well as faster image processing and data transfer both to CF media and direct to computer (transfer speed by IEEE1394 is now enhanced). It will become the standard for press photographers and professionals for whom speed is absolutely essential. It was sold 4,000 € in February 2001. Presented on the same show, The Nikon D1X is featuring a new 5.47 megapixel CCD, which keeps the same size as 2,74 -megapixel CCD. It allows photographers to capture ultrahigh-resolution images at recording pixels of 3,008 x 1,960 and 2,000 x 1,312, while also enjoying improved color management capability for super high color fidelity. An improved version of the Nikon Capture software allows the full 16-bit image quality and control either in the studio or when post-processing RAW files. Connection is also direct to computer (transfer speed by IEEE1394 is now enhanced). It was sold 7,500 € in February 2001 |
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Nikon D1 |
This camera, Nikon D1 was presented in February 99 and is available until end of 2001. It is described more completely in bulletin 9 |
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
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This camera, whose design lines precede them of Nikon N8008 which will come out two years later, is built around a sensor 2/3 " CCC of 300 000 pixels.
Luminous signals catched by the CCD, are converted in tension whose value is continuous and, to the difference of actual digital cameras are not translated in bytes. These tensions are then recorded on a magnetic floppy disc of 2'' of diameter. This floppy disc allows recording 25 or 50 B&W images, depending of the definition.
The same diskette will be used by the Canon Ion, first digital camera for the mass-market. It is because there are no conversion tension-bytes that this camera will keep the designation "electronic" or "analogical" and not "digital". The small size of the sensor brought to the adoption of a specific mounting, the F lenses, which can be gone up using an adapter. Two lenses were foreseen 6mm/1,6 and 10~40mm/1,4. |
In 1988 Nikon markets its first digital camera Nikon QV-1000C
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This camera is rather close to that presented to Photokina two years earlier. The sensor is one 2/3 " CCC with a resolution of 380 000 pixels and the recording is always "analogical". The shutter can reach the 1/2000 of second, four modes of exposure are possible, the sensitivity is from 400 to 1600 iso and it can reach 20 frames by second (to the 1/1000). |
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Only some specimens of this model seem to be built at ends of evaluation. Nikon present with this camera, the Nikon Telephoto-Transmitter NT-1000A that is a scanner of slides 24*36 coupled to a transmitter (transmission by line STN). This Nikon NT1000A of 12 kg allows acquisition and the transmission the news services for the press agencies of photos taken by press reporters. It can be plugged with a microcomputer and to Nikon Monitor Printer NW-100. The Nikon indicated on his documentation: Nikon expects that its digital camera video as an electronic complex component first dedicated to the illustration and press. |
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2 the Kodak DCS cameras based on Nikon body
3 the Nikon digital cameras in collaboration with Fuji
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In 1996, this camera improved slightly and becomes the Nikon E2n. |
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4 the Fuji cameras based on Nikon body
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