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Nikon Introduces Super Telephoto Lens

24 June 2010
Published in Camera Lenses

Nikon has released the AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II super telephoto lens with a constant maximum aperture of f/4, vibration reduction, a nano-crystal coat and optimized AF modes. With updated image stabilization technology specially engineered for super zoom lenses, this new lens is optimal for still and HD videography. The nano-crystal coat helps reduce ghosting and light flares. Three focus modes are...

Nikon Introduces DX Zoom Lens For D90

31 October 2008
Published in Camera Lenses

Nikon has introduced the new AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens for any existing Nikon DX-format digital SLR system or as the ideal counterpart to the new Nikon D90.

The lens offers a 5.8x zoom range, and a visual perspective equivalent to that created by a 27-157.5mm lens on a 35mm film camera for a broad focal range. An additional benefit is the Silent Wave Motor for quiet and accurate autofocus operation and...

Nikon Extends Perspective with Two PC-E Micro Lenses

30 October 2008
Published in Camera Lenses

Nikon has introduced two new micro lenses: the PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED and PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D lenses.

The tilt/shift mechanism gives users up to +/- 11.5mm shift for perspective control and +/- 8.5° tilt control to correct for linear distortions and control depth-of-field. The Perspective Control lenses correct distortion and vanishing-point issues with convenient, side-mounted controls at 1mm/1° intervals that will adjust the...

Nikkor Lenses Debuts New Tilt/Shift-Equipped Lens

06 March 2008
Published in Camera Lenses

The new PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED wide-angle lens by Nikon is the latest in a series of lenses that offer a tilt/shift mechanism enabling the photographer the ability to manipulate perspective.

The Perspective Control lens gives users an 11.5mm shift in both directions and an 8.5-degree tilt in either direction. This mechanism can be especially useful when capturing tall objects such as trees and buildings and for...

Nikon Adds two Models to Coolpix Line 

12 October 2007
Published in Digital Cameras

Nikon has released two new digital cameras in the Coolpix line, the S700 and the S510. Both digital cameras come equipped with a 3X-zoom Nikkor glass lens and Optical Vibration Reduction image stabilization technology. They also can capture images at a 16:9 aspect ratio.

The S700 captures at 12.1 megapixels and has ISO capabilities up to 3200. Other features include a high-resolution LCD monitor, measuring 2.7 inches; Distortion Control that automatically corrects barrel distortion; and ISO capabilities ranging as high as 2000 for capturing images...

Nikon Unveils 12.1-Megapixel D3

02 October 2007
Published in Digital Cameras

Nikon has announced the release of the D3 Digital SLR camera, making its debut eight years after the original D1 first surfaced. The D3 camera boasts 12.1 effective megapixels and a new FX-format CMOS sensor, which measures 23.9 x 36mm, closely mirroring the 35mm film size. The camera features a startup time of 0.12 second, the shortest viewfinder blackout time in the series, and a shutter lag time of just 37 milliseconds, with the capability of shooting up to nine frames per second at full FX-format resolution.

The D3 comes equipped with tonal range and depth and low noise throughout its normal range of ISO 200 to 6400. If set at its built-in options of Lo-1 or Hi-2, the ISO range can be stretched...