Tag archive: Nikon

If you've ever dreamed about what it would be like to travel through space, here is your chance: Today NASA released some of the most stunning high-definition images of nighttime earth ever captured, along with video from the International Space Station traveling over North America and witnessing the Aurora Borealis. The videos look as if James Cameron and Terrance Malick somehow melded minds, but like religion and politics, it’s better… Read More

Nikon unveiled the D800 in Tokyo on Tuesday, the latest addition to its DLSR range. The new camera takes much from Nikon’s recently released D4 flagship model, though there are of course plenty of differences too. The stand-out feature of the full-frame D800 device is its new 36.3MP CMOS sensor, which Nikon claims is capable of image quality “equal to that achieved with medium-format digital cameras.” If you’re fond of making big prints or… Read More

Nikon introduced a slew of new cameras, seriously expanding its successful Coolpix lineup. Instead of running down each of the new cameras in all their compact glory for you, we decided to pit them against the last-gen iteration so you could see exactly what Nikon has improved in the latest models. The Coolpix P510 and P310 are easily the standouts of the bunch with their impressive 16-megapixel Backside Illuminated CMOS sensors and new… Read More

Rumors have been swirling around for some time about the launch date of Nikon’s highly-anticipated full-frame D800 DSLR camera, but according to the Nikon Rumors website, a date has now been set—and it’s only days away. It believes a Nikon event scheduled for February 7 in Japan will see the unveiling of the new DSLR camera, replacing the four-year-old D700, though of course the time difference means news of the official announcement will… Read More

It goes without saying that it's impossible to see everything at CES — the products are too many and the days too short. Fortunately for us, we were able to get our hands on a number of new cameras that will be available in the coming months. Manufacturers are showing off high-speed and Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as even taking steps into thus far untouched territory with sensor technology. Get up to speed — and start saving… Read More

Nikon has announced its new full frame DSLR, the D4. And true to recent DSLR form, the camera isn’t built with only stills in mind, its HD video capture is just as important a feature. The Nikon D4 houses a 16.2-megapixel FX format CMOS sensor–for reference, the D3S has a 12.1-megapixel sensor. The other major area of improvement is video recording. The D3S (which is, mind you, still a $5,000+ camera) was limited to 720p24 capture. Now,… Read More

Hot on the heels of the Canon 1D X’s announcement comes the Nikon D800. Last month we heard that both legacy brands were preparing to introduce us to their latest DSLR cameras, and now we’re getting our first glimpse at the upcoming Nikon device. Nikon Rumors has the leaked pictures and specs, both of which lineup with earlier speculation. So here’s what we know about the camera so far: ISO 100-6400 Smaller, lighter body with a larger display… Read More

According to Canon Rumors, the legacy brand will introduce a new DSLR tomorrow. Speculation from over the past year says this will be a new addition to Canon’s 1D lineup, a series which has been heralded for its remarkably fast image processing speeds. For those only vaguely aware of digital cameras, it’s the professional-looking Canon that is nearly a perfect square, with the lens sitting higher than you’re used to seeing. While further details… Read More

Turns out Lytro isn’t the only one that wants to change the camera industry. There are a veritable slew of concept devices out there that may someday show up on store shelves. While these cameras all have innovative designs and eye-catching features, the possibility them of ever making it into consumers’ hands varies widely. Throwable panoramic ball camera First things first: The team behind this patent-pending technology will need to find a… Read More

The rumors were true and Nikon will indeed be launching a mirrorless camera system. Named the Nikon 1 system, two models will be introduced in the US starting October 20. Both cameras will feature Nikon’s new CX image sensor and mount. Surprisingly, Nikon will opt for a smaller CMOS sensor than many competitor Micro Four Thirds lineups sport, and it will measure in at 1/1.7-inches. The result: More pocket-friendly cameras than rival series like… Read More

Despite mild protestations (if you can even call them that), excitement over Nikon possibly entering the interchangeable lens market continues to build. And who can blame Nikon for wanting a piece of this action? Mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras are a trendy item at the moment, not to mention hot sellers. Olympus and Sony are home to the popular PEN and NEX series, respectively, and Pentax and Panasonic have their own lineups as well. But… Read More

Nikon has taken the wraps off of no fewer than six new compact Coolpix cameras, hoping to appeal to a broad range of photographers whether they want power and flexibility, easy-to-use fashion-friendly designs, a built-in projector, or a rugged camera that can keep up with their rough-and-tumble lifestyles. At the top end is the Nikon Coolpix P7100, designed to appeal to more-serious photographers with a wide range of features and an emphasis… Read More

We've only just been introduced to Lytro, and already it's been labeled the next revolution of digital photography, a surprising label given how little we know about it. In truth, light field or plenoptic cameras have been an industry project for  years, and only now are consumers getting a look at their potential. While just a taste of this technology has been enough to whet the general public's light field interest, there… Read More