Cameras

The Nikon D60 is a compact and easy-to-use digital SLR (DSLR) camera. The D60 shares most of its features and compatible accessories with the D40, D40x, D3000 and D5000 family of Nikon SLRs. ...

Remote capture enables a photographer to remotely fire a camera from a computer. This allows for the images to be immediately saved on the computer and viewed on the computer's screen. Often used...

As a point-and-shoot digital camera, the Nikon Coolpix L11 can usually be operated in full auto mode without worrying about fine-tuning any settings. Problems can naturally arise after use, but...

The lifetime of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera's shutter is typically rated by number of actuations. This is an important number to have for various reasons, but especially important...

The Nikon D60 is a lightweight digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera with a fairly compact body style. As an entry level DSLR, it offers the ease of a point and shoot camera with access to...

Every photographer is looking for the ideal lens that covers most of the zoom range at which they shoot. Changing lenses is inconvenient and introduces dust and moisture into the sensor. A lens...

For its price, the Nikon Coolpix L4 is a worthy consideration in compact digital camera design. Smaller than many of its rivals, the L4 also fits comfortably and firmly in the hand. But quality is...

The Nikon F5 has a few more buttons and a few new tricks, but loading film into it is as easy as ever. Similar to many other camera models and designs, the Nikon has made the process even easier...

Since the 1980s Nikon has continuously evolved its autofocus technology to take advantage of new innovations and respond to consumer demand. The various advancements differ in autofocus speed,...

The digital memory card on a camera works similarly to the hard drive on a computer in that it saves photographs as files within folders. On a Nikon camera, one of the files used on the Sim card...

When Nikon introduced their 18-200 mm lens in 2005, it quickly became one of the most popular in the company's lineup. It wasn't long before other companies rose to meet consumers' demand for an...

The Nikon D60 is a 10 megapixel entry-level SLR that has a compact body and is lightweight, making it popular for people getting their first SLR. The camera can shoot three frames per second and...

The 18-200 lens, which both Nikon and Canon offer to their customers, is the most popular "all-in-one" lens in either company's inventory. Nikon introduced its first, in November 2005. Canon,...

While photographers can mix-and-match mechanical components like lenses with relatively little worry---provided the tools can physically fit together---swapping electronic components can be a bit...

When choosing lenses for your Nikon DSLR, you have a choice between Nikon lenses and other brands, such as Sigma. When shopping for Nikon lenses, don't be confused by the brand name. Nikon lenses...

TTL (through the lens) flash systems measure the light output via an in-camera sensor to get correct flash exposure. Companies have different versions of TTL exposure. The latest Nikon version of...

An SLR, or Single Lens Reflex, camera features a mirror inside the body that reflects the image visible through the camera's lens up to the eyepiece. Before an exposure can be taken, this mirror...

Digital single-lens reflex (D-SLR) cameras have grown in popularity with people that want something a bit more powerful and offer more creative control than point-and-shoot digital cameras. As is...

Both the Nikon D70 and the D80 have very good noise reduction capabilities. As long as the ISO (image sensor sensitivity) is kept below 400 and the shutter speed is greater than approximately...

The Nikon 55-200mm and the 70-300mm are great lenses for sports photography or landscape work. On an APS-C sensor camera, they provide the 35mm equivalent magnification of 300mm on the 55-200mm...

The Nikon Coolpix P series is a line of compact digital cameras designed for use by photographers looking for advanced functionality. These devices come equipped with higher levels of resolution...

The Nikon F4 and F6 are both 35mm film cameras that were created for use by professional photographers. While both of the cameras have quite a few different things in common, there are also a few...

The MB-D10 is a battery pack designed for use with the Nikon D700, D300S and D300 cameras. Unlike battery packs for earlier DSLRs from Nikon, the MB-D10 screws on to the camera without the need...

The Nikon F6 and F4 are the top 35mm film cameras that Nikon has released. The F6 is still in limited production; the F4 was discontinued in 1996 and replaced by the F5. The F4 was revolutionary...

If you have been taking high-quality pictures with your Nikon cameras over the years, you probably have a few non-digital SLR cameras sitting around, most of which come with interchangable lenses....

Nikon and Olympus are highly regarded manufacturers of digital SLR cameras and accessories. Their products are used worldwide by professionals and amateurs alike. Two of their entry-level models,...

The Nikon N90 is a single lens reflex, or SLR, 35mm film camera for still photography. Basic maintenance calls for occasional cleaning of the camera's internal components, including the film door...

Nikon and Olympus are two of the top manufacturers of cameras for professional and amateur enthusiasts. Along with providing entry-level and professional DSLR cameras, both companies also have...

In the minds of many photographers, there are three types of cameras: Canon, Nikon and everybody else, especially when it comes to the world of digital, single-lens reflex (D-SLR) cameras. Within...

Nikon offers several zoom lenses designed especially for digital SLR cameras. A zoom lens has the ability to vary its focal length, allowing the photographer to include more or less of the subject...

The SB-800, discontinued in 2008, was Nikon's premier flash for several years. It offered wireless capability as a master flash or as a slave that could be triggered by the on-camera flash of many...

In fall 2009, Nikon announced that it was discontinuing its popular prosumer SLR the D300 and replacing it with the D300S, which increases the shooting speed to seven frames per second from six...

There is a reason Nikon has sold over fifty million lenses; they build excellent optics and control electronics. The Nikon (Nikkor) 80-200mm and 70-200mm lenses are highly prized by both pros and...

Cleaning a Nikon D80 sensor may not sound like a difficult task, but trying to figure out how to do it can be a bit tricky. According to the Nikon D80 instruction manual, the sensor should be...

Canon and Nikon are among the leading producers of top quality digital cameras in the world. Two of their competing models, the Nikon D70 and Canon 350D, bring a lot of professional features to...

The Nikon D40x is a powerful DSLR (digital single-Lens reflex) that's loaded with features, but simple enough for beginners. After reviewing a guide that takes you through the basics of the...

The Nikon Coolpix 3100 is a digital point and shoot camera released by Nikon in 2003. One of three cameras to be released by Nikon at that time, the Coolpix 3100 is lightweight, easy to use and...

The Nikon N65 is a 35mm camera released in 2001. Among the many features of the N65 is a built-in flash, known as a Speedlight. The Speedlight on the N65 is an automatic pop-up flash that helps...

There are two types of Nikon lenses: digital SLR, or DSLR, lenses and standard Nikon lenses. Both types of lenses will work with all Nikon camera bodies. Different photographers have different...

Whether you're shooting a photo of your kids running through the sand or of your son kicking a soccer goal, the term to remember is action. Action photography requires the right camera and the...

Nikon COOLPIX is a series of point-and-shoot, non-SLR (single-lens reflex) digital cameras manufactured by multinational electronics Nikon Corporation. The Nikon COOLPIX series made its debut in...

The Nikon D40 is one of the most popular Digital SLR cameras ever made. At 6.1 megapixels, it provides enough power for most consumers and amateur photographers. Unfortunately, because it has no...

The Nikon Coolpix 5200 was released in 2004 and has a digital zoom to 4x. It's generally a good idea to use the optical zoom whenever possible because it will provide higher quality images than...

The Nikon N50, released in 1994, features a dot-matrix LCD panel, comprehensive exposure modes, 6-segment Matrix Sensor, 3D Matrix Metering, built-in flash and 6V rechargeable lithium battery. The...

Nikon is a corporate giant that makes numerous optical, electronic devices. But the company's history revolves around top-notch cameras and some of the best lenses available today. The corporation...

One of my favorite things to do is take pictures. While I have a digital SLR (the Nikon D40X) for more in depth photography I am constantly on the search for the perfect point and shoot camera. ...

The Nikon CoolPix L10 is a compact digital camera. Once you have taken pictures, you can upload them to your computer, from where you can share them with family and friends over emails and social...

The Pentax K10D and the Nikon D40 are both well-regarded older model dIgital SLRs than can be purchased inexpensively today at comparable price. However, that's where the similarities end: these...

The Nikon D2X was the flagship professional Nikon SLR from 2004 to 2007, when it was discontinued. The camera had a 12-megapixel sensor and could shoot five frames per second at full resolution or...

Canon and Nikon are two of the oldest camera manufacturers in Japan. In fact, the two have a shared history; the first Canon camera, the Hansa Canon, released in 1936, was packaged with a Nikon...