Nikon has a good track record of producing cameras that portrait photographers love. Thanks to Nikon's color science, the tank-like build quality of their cameras, and the vast library of prime and zoom lenses that can be used, Nikon cameras suit the genre well.
After the break, we will take a quick look at three Nikon cameras that will not let portrait shooters down. . thephoblographer.com
Nikon announced their new Z6 and Z7 cameras this week, and for the most part I’m kind of disappointed with the offerings. I personally don’t think they are bad cameras, though — I just think that considering the competition and the state of interchangeable lens cameras in 2018, Nikon is lagging far behind the competition. […] petapixel.com »
2018-08-25 21:35
The image on top shows the new Nikon Z7 with the Sony A7rIII (courtesy of Dpreview). And if you thought Sony gear was overpriced check out the prices of the Nikon cameras and lenses: Nikon Z7 at BHphoto, Amazon, Calumet Germany. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-08-24 01:45
Nikon finally announced the Nikon Z7 (specs here) and Nikon Z6 (specs here). You can see a full review and new coverage on MirrorlessRumors. com. It says a lot about this company that they basically match the Sony camera performance without adding any ulterior new features. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-08-23 10:14
The new Nikon Z7 and Z6 mirrorless cameras have been leaked ahead of their official launch tomorrow. photographyblog.com »
2018-08-22 10:00
If you're sensitive to gore, you might want to turn your head. Nikon Asia has published a video on its YouTube channel that dives into the brutal depths the company goes to in order to test the ruggedness of its DSLR cameras — specifically the Nikon D850. dpreview.com »
2018-08-15 21:15
After almost a decade of photographing weddings with Nikon cameras, we decided to trade our D750 cameras for the Sony a7 III. Here are a few thoughts on how the process went and why we feel it was the right decision. petapixel.com »
2018-07-30 20:51
Almost a year after we first heard whispers of its demise, Nikon has quietly killed off its Nikon 1 series cameras, lenses and accessories. First noted on Nikon Japan's http://www. dpreview.com »
2018-07-11 20:04
Out with the old, in with the new. Nikon has officially discontinued all the existing mirrorless cameras in its Nikon 1 series, which hasn’t seen a new camera since the J5 was announced in April 2015. petapixel.com »
2018-07-11 18:29
Nikon has now officially discontinued the 1 Series mirrorless cameras, including all 10 models that were released since its inception in 2011. photographyblog.com »
2018-07-11 16:00
Nikon reportedly has not one, but two full-frame mirrorless cameras on the way, and a first full set of rumored specs has appeared. Nikon Rumors is hearing that the two different mirrorless cameras will offer different sensor resolutions: one reportedly features 24 to 25 megapixels and the other shoots around 45 to 48 megapixels. Sony, […] petapixel.com »
2018-07-05 18:11
Nikon Rumors has posted the first rumored specifications of Nikon’s full frame mirrorless cameras. Two mirrorless cameras: one with 24-25MP and one with 45MP (48MP is also a possibility). I assume both cameras are full frame (I did not get a specific confirmation on that). canonrumors.com »
2018-07-04 16:39
Photographer Steve Perry‘s most popular video ever was his “7 Useful Camera Tricks for Nikon Shooters. ” Now he’s back again with 7 more camera tricks that can help improve your shooting style and workflow. petapixel.com »
2018-03-07 20:14
CP+ 2018: Nikon's space cameras Nikon has a long history of making cameras for use in outer space. A small exhibition at this year's CP+ show in Yokohama showcases some of the company's most famous models. dpreview.com »
2018-03-03 06:25
Been dreaming of expanding your vintage camera collection with something cool from NASA? We've once again spotted one such item that would make any aspiring cosmonaut-slash-photographer drool. One of the rare Nikon F3 cameras that NASA modified for taking out of this world photos is currently up for grabs on ebay. thephoblographer.com »
2018-01-04 11:00
Earlier this year, NASA ordered 53 unmodified Nikon D5 DSLR cameras. Now, 10 of them have just landed at the International Space Station as part of the OA-8 Space Station Resupply. The cameras will be used in orbit for 12 to 18 months. petapixel.com »
2017-11-15 01:26
Back in August, NASA's love affair with Nikon cameras made the news when the space agency ordered 53 unmodified Nikon D5 DSLRs that it would use on the International Space Station and for 'training purposes' here on Earth. dpreview.com »
2017-11-14 00:39
During the 1960s to the 1980s, photographers who wanted to check their lighting or churn out images for very quick reportage had a secret weapon: the Speed Magny. This interesting contraption allowed them to produce Polaroid prints with their Nikon F cameras. thephoblographer.com »
2017-10-18 19:00
The D850 is Nikon’s latest DSLR and replaces the massively popular 36-megapixel D810, which was favoured by professional photographers since its launch in 2014. The camera sees a huge leap forward in resolution to 45. digitalrev.com »
2017-09-07 03:00
You would have to be quite the optimist to have expected new models in Nikon's 1 series of 1" sensor mirrorless system cameras being launched any time soon. Despite camera manufacturers hardly ever announcing a product line's end-of-life, the 1-series phase-out is now pretty much official. dpreview.com »
2017-08-01 17:30
When rumours of new technology hit the internet, camera brands are often quick to distance themselves or deny the rumours completely. So, it took the industry by surprise when just a few days ago several websites reported that Nikon are working on new Mirrorless technology. digitalrev.com »
2017-07-16 03:00
The Nikon Museum has launched its second 100th Anniversary Special Exhibition called 'Prototype Cameras -- Developers' Memories. ' This exhibit, which will be running from April 4th through July 1st, showcases about 40 of the maker's prototype cameras spanning dates from the 1940s through the 1980s, including its notable Nikon Model I Prototype 1 unit. dpreview.com »
2017-04-11 22:43
Well-rounded, polished and reliable: mid-to-high end DSLR cameras have been Nikon's bread and butter for years. In its first public statement since the DL series' cancellation, Nikon has stated to the Japanese press (Google translated here) that it will be focusing chiefly on 'mid-to-high end SLR cameras and lenses and mirrorless cameras that can make the most of their strengths. dpreview.com »
2017-02-28 13:00
Sad news coming out of Japan for fans of high-end Nikon point-and-shoot cameras. Today, Nikon announced the cancellation of the release of their DL series premium compact cameras. The entire line, Nikon DL18-50 f/1. thephoblographer.com »
2017-02-14 02:03
From Wired: IN THE SUMMER of 2013, when documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras was shooting a still-secret NSA leaker named Edward Snowden in a Hong Kong hotel room, she took security seriously. She’d periodically transfer her footage to encrypted hard drives, and would later go so far as to destroy the SD cards onto which her Read more... canonrumors.com »
2016-12-14 20:52
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_1322935571","galleryId":"1322935571","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); A Nikon 1 camera sold at auction in Austria this month has become the most expensive Nikon ever, achieving a sale price of ˆ384,000 (approx $406,000) – double the expected maximum estimate. dpreview.com »
2016-11-30 23:35
The Nikon KeyMission action cameras are now shipping from retailers in the US. As previously stated, the Nikon KeyMission 80 is priced at $270, the KeyMission 170 at $399, and the KeyMission 360 at $499. dpreview.com »
2016-10-28 22:03
Want to see exactly what the new Nikon KeyMission action cameras look like in the flesh?
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photographyblog.com »2016-09-21 22:39
Nikon today revealed a new line of KeyMission action cameras that encourage users to discover, capture and share their personal missions from an entirely new perspective. Read more and comment » photographyblog.com »
2016-09-19 19:16
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