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  • 28.09.2012 - What my camera sensor can deliver?
    There is a company named DXO Labs that does very thorough tests of like in this case, the quality of what the sensor can deliver. We really would like to point out how DXO Labs is working and what they measure: 1. The color depth in portrait pictures (the skin tones is really, really hard to reproduce); 2. The dynamic range in Landscape pictures (dynamic range = the greatest possible amplitude between light and dark details a given sensor can record picture information); 3. Sports, low...
  • 26.09.2012 - I AM A FAMILY PORTRAIT
    Background We have all been the victim of a bad family portrait, which is still proudly and prominently displayed in our family home. Considering how important these pictures are, we need to like the final result. Families have always featured heavily in our photos. Although the subject might not have changed, the styles of our family shots have definitely evolved and there are lots of different styles to experiment with.  Nikon has worked with expert family photographer, Robert...
  • 15.09.2012 - Nikon announces product and presenter line-up for this year’s Photokina
    Nikon will once again be the premier booth at Photokina, bringing the theme ‘I AM Life’ to the world’s leading imaging show. Its spectacular booth in Hall 2.2 at the Koelnmesse, will give visitors their first chance to get hands-on access to Nikon’s newly released products. Alongside its full product range will be its recently announced: Nikon D600 – Nikon’s affordable and light full frame D-SLR camera. COOLPIX S800c – the ‘social...
  • 15.09.2012 - Compact underwater diving case for the Nikon 1 J1 and J2 cameras
    Last Friday, a group of hobbyists had a chance to test Nikon’s 1 J2 camera with underwater diving case WP-N1. They dived in a strip mine pond near Rummu habitat which depth is 12 meters. This year, the water in the pond is surprisingly clear. There are buildings and technology under the water, which makes the diving extra interesting. Martti Raavel from Rapla diving club Diver Inside was the diving instructor. Nikon 1 J2 with the underwater diving case is surprisingly good – you...
  • 13.09.2012 - Nikon Introduces the D600 - Shoot Big, Travel Light
    Nikon today announces a new 24.3-megapixel FX-format D-SLR, the Nikon D600 . The smallest and lightest full-frame D-SLR Nikon has ever crafted, the compact Nikon D600 is set to change the game for enthusiast photographers. Equipped with an FX image sensor that was previously reserved for pro cameras, the surprisingly lightweight Nikon D600 will give many more photographers the chance to explore the full-frame advantage and take their photography to another level. From true wide-angle to...
  • 13.09.2012 - 1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8 - I AM LIGHT AND BRIGHT
    Nikon today announces its fastest 1 NIKKOR lens yet, the 1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8 prime lens. An exciting addition to the Nikon 1 system, this bright CX-format standard lens offers Nikon 1 owners the chance to venture out beyond a kit lens and take advantage of the creative possibilities that fast aperture can offer, including pleasantly blurred backgrounds in portraiture and comfortable low-light shooting. Jordi Brinkman, Product Manager, Nikon 1 Compact System Cameras, Nikon Europe says:...
  • 01.09.2012 - A camera for the catwalk: introducing the fashionable COOLPIX S01
    Nikon Europe presents the COOLPIX S01, a striking microcam that marks the most fashionable addition to date for the COOLPIX range. Even though it has a body smaller than a credit card, its stand-out style makes sure it is noticed. In glossy red, mirror, white, black, or pink, with a 3x optical zoom NIKKOR lens, 6.2cm (2.5”) touchscreen, 10.1 MP CCD image sensor, 7.3GB internal memory and 720p movie, it’s the camera you can use anytime, anywhere. Nicolas Gillet, Product Manager...
  • 01.09.2012 - A stylish touch: the chic COOLPIX S6400 with 12x zoom
    Nikon today boosts its COOLPIX range with the colourful COOLPIX S6400, a seriously stylish high zoom camera that makes taking pictures of family and friends fun and fabulous. Adding a chic touch to every photo and movie you capture, the ultra-thin COOLPIX S6400 is operated by a 7.5 cm (3.0-in.) touch screen so you can review pictures easily, and apply a range of creative photo effects. Meanwhile, the 16-megapixel, backlit CMOS sensor combines with the 12x optical zoom to deliver vivid photos...
  • 01.09.2012 - Camera 2.0: the COOLPIX S800c
    Nikon Europe today announces the COOLPIX S800c, the compact camera that delivers perfect photos plus much more. Powered by an Android [1] operating system, it connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi to download any application from Google Play, opening up a world of photo apps, social media apps and games. Packing a 10x optical zoom NIKKOR lens, back-illuminated 16-MP CMOS sensor and high-resolution 8.7 cm (3.5-in) touch screen, it also has all the photography features you need to make sure you...
  • 01.09.2012 - Take your creativity to new places: the Nikon COOLPIX P7700
    Nikon today announces the COOLPIX P7700, the perfectionist’s camera that’s surprisingly compact. Ensuring vivid images with beautiful bokeh, the P7700 offers a stunningly bright f/2.0-4.0 NIKKOR 7.1x optical zoom lens, a large 1/1.7-inch, back-illuminated 12-MP CMOS sensor, lens shift vibration reduction, Full HD movie, RAW file format and a 7.5 cm (3.0-in.) vari-angle LCD monitor. Nicolas Gillet, Product Manager for Consumer Products at Nikon Europe, comments: “The...
  • 01.09.2012 - Europe’s best selling compact system camera takes another step ahead
    Astonishing speed and clever, never-before-seen photography features helped Nikon’s first compact system camera become the biggest selling model in its category across Europe [1] . Now, the intelligent new Nikon 1 J2 introduces even more creative options and stylish accessories to stay one click ahead. Designed to think fast and act even faster, this simple-to-use and stylish camera has all that is needed to capture stunning photos and movies in an ultra-portable body. Staying true to...
  • 01.09.2012 - Simply perfect: the compact COOLPIX L610 with 14x zoom
    Nikon today introduces the COOLPIX L610, an easy-to-use compact camera with a clever heart. With a 16-megapixel backlit CMOS image sensor, Full HD movie, Lens-Shift Vibration Reduction, and Easy Auto mode with an intelligent AF control system, important moments with family and friends will be captured effortlessly and beautifully, to become wonderful memories. A NIKKOR 14x optical zoom lens also opens up creative possibilities, making the COOLPIX L610 the perfect...
  • 01.09.2012 - Nikon announces development of F-Mount 800mm super-telephoto lens
    Nikon today announced the development of a groundbreaking super-telephoto, fixed focal length lens to add to its line-up of full frame (FX) NIKKOR lenses. The 800mm, AF-S lens, with a large aperture of f/5.6 and VR (Vibration Reduction) system, will be fully compatible with the auto focus system of all Nikon FX-format cameras. The new lens has been developed to further strengthen the NIKKOR line-up of super-telephoto lenses. It will boast the longest focal length of any NIKKOR autofocus...
  • 01.09.2012 - Our pets are more photographed than our partners. Nikon research reveals Brits’ love for their animal companions.
    Pets have reaffirmed their family status after research has revealed 82 per cent of pet owners in the United Kingdom consider them as part of their immediate family and take twice as many photographs of our furry friends than our partners. Whilst immediate family was the most popular subject in the UK when it comes to photography (49 per cent), pets are putting partners firmly in third place with just one in five (19 per cent) naming their other half as the subject they take most...
  • 01.09.2012 - AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR - One for All
    Nikon today announces a new high-powered DX-format zoom lens with wide-angle to super-telephoto reach and Vibration Reduction. Boasting an ultra-high 16.7x zoom ratio and incredibly wide 18-300mm focal range, this new lens is a great all-rounder for photographers with a broad range of interests. Zurab Kiknadze, Product Manager Lenses, Accessories & Software, Nikon Europe says: “The great thing about the new 18-300mm DX lens is that you can head for a day out shooting without...
  • 01.09.2012 - NIKON 1 rules this summer
    The summer is getting closer and closer. Soon, it is time for summer vacation, life in the summer home, vacation trip and thousands of other relaxing activities. Unfortunately, such moments have the tendency to end at some point and become the past. In this case, it is important to remember that we have the possibility to relive those moments and to share them with our friends. The best option to capture those moments is to own Nikon 1 camera. Why, you ask? At first glance, Nikon 1 may seem...
  • 01.09.2012 - NIKON D800 and D800E – almost twins
    Photographer Kaupo Kikkas tested the two Nikon sister cameras D800 and D800E. We asked him to explain, which are the main technological possibilities and differences of those similar cameras. What is your impression after working with them? It probably does not come as a surprise to anyone that technology has developed but how far has it exactly gone. For me, the current situation is exciting because for the first time it can be seriously stated that in certain situations, a 35mm...
  • 01.09.2012 - NIKON NPS
    Nikon is proud to invite you to a day together with Bill Frakes and Joe McNally and friends from Apple, Adobe, Manfrotto, Swedish Chameleon, Epson, Eizo, X-rite and Wacom, that will inspire you to expand the scope of your business and increase the reach and impact of your work. One of the world's most versatile photojournalists and storytellers, Frakes will show videos and still photographs from different genres concentrating on imagery created with the D4 and D800 cameras. ...
  • 01.09.2012 - Nikon launches new lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24–85mm f/3.5–4.5G ED VR
    Nikon today announces a new FX-format zoom lens with broad 24-85mm focal range, compact build and Vibration Reduction. With a versatile reach from wide-angle up to telephoto and a lightweight body, it’s a smart choice for FX camera users looking for a multi-purpose lens that doesn’t cut any corners when it comes to image quality. Zurab Kiknadze, Product Manager, Lenses, Accessories & Software, Nikon Europe, says: “The idea behind this lens was to combine a useful focal...