The Digital Camera Reviews

If the D5000 didn’t quite live up to some of the more outlandish rumors surrounding its hardware (no, there’s no full-frame 16 megapixel sensor…), the latest iterration in the D40/D40X/D60 series nonetheless gets a pretty substantial upgrade with the inclusion of what appears to be the same highly regarded 12.3 megapixel CMOS imager that powers the D90. Nikon EXPEED processing pulls prosumer-grade performance from this APS-C (DX format, in Nikon-speak) imager, with an expanded high-sensitivity limit of ISO 6400 and 4.0 fps continuous shooting.

ikon has opted to stick with the 720p/24fps HD video capture format that debuted in the D90 for its latest launch as well. Even without full 1080p video capture, however, the D5000 is still in a fairly exclusive club, and joins Canon’s recently announced Rebel T1i as the only squarely consumer-oriented interchangeable lens cameras to allow video capture of any kind.

Beyond this novel display, the D5000’s interface shares most of its key elements in common with previous entry-level Nikon DSLRs. Similar in styling and size to its D60 predecessor, the D5000 eschews prosumer touches like a top-deck status LCD and a front-side control wheel in favor of a single point of access using the main display and back-panel controls.

The S610 features a 10 megapixel sensor, 3.0 inch LCD monitor, optical Vibration Reduction (stabilization), a nominal ISO sensitivity range from 100 to 3200 and a 4x optical zoom lens that provides a 28 to 112mm focal range.In addition, there’s also automatic in-camera red-eye correction, face-priority auto focus and Nikon’s post-processing D-Lighting tool. The camera has Nikon’s new EXPEED processor technology and there are approximately 45MB of internal memory – SD/SDHC memory media can also be accepted. Here are before and after shots using D-Lighting.

Nikon includes a USB cable, A/V cable, wrist strap, rechargeable battery and charger, and CD-ROM software with each camera.The S610 is a typical compact digital, sized about the same as a pack of cigarettes or a small deck of cards.The rectangular metal S610 body is a bit more angular than the 600 but generally shares the overall rounded edge shape of the earlier model.Even with the addition of the larger monitor, the camera back is not cluttered and there is ample spacing between the few controls found here.

The S600 offered a mixed bag of results in our performance categories, so I was hoping to see better results with the newer camera. Unfortunately, the hoped-for improvements didn’t materialize across the board.

The Nikon D2H Digital SLR Camera is a 4.1 megapixel camera for professionals and those who want to shoot photos like professionals. This camera boasts of being a high-speed camera that’s capable of taking action shots efficiently. It is thus an ideal camera for sports photography. You can get clear 12×15 photos using this digicam.

It is the world’s first SLR camera that can continuously shoot 8 frames per second to produe 40 consecutive JPEG full resolution images translating to 2,464×1,632 pixels or 25 RAW images. It is a very responsive camera that can immeditaely take the next shots as soon as you are ready with a 37ms shutter time lag.

The camera comes with the necessary accessories including an AV cable EG-D2, body cap, quick charger MH-21, Li-ion battery EN-EL4, camera strap, USB cable, LCD monitor cover and
cable UC-E4, LCD monitor cover BM-3, Nikon View software CD-ROM.

The Nikon D50 Digital SLR Camera is a 6.0 megapixel camera that allows you to print photos of up to 12×16 inches and still get clear and crisp images. The 2-inch LCD display is a standard size screen that allows you to preview your shots. The Nikon D50 turns out vibrant-colored photos with very good and natural skin tones.

You can take photograps unobstrusively even in a crowded place thanks to the quiet shutter of the D50. There are lots of options with the D50 considering the interchangeable lens, depending on your shooting requirements. For this, you can rely on the patented performance of Nikkor interchangeable lens.

This may be a camera for non-beginners but it provides an easy setting selection for exposure. Then there’s the child mode which will make it easier to get photos of children. You can however opt for full manual controls.

No need to miss special moments as the D50 is ready to take photos in 0.2 seconds after turning the power on.

The Nikon Coolpix P5000 is a lot more expensive than the Nikon Coolpix P5100 at a starting price of $730. This, despite a lower pixel resolution of only 10 megapixels compared to the P5100’s 12.1 MP. However, the Nikon Coolpix comes with a lot of whistles that can compete with the unchallenged Canon A640.

This camera has several attractive features for the hobbyist who may want to take his photography to a new level. It boasts of the lens-shift vibration which provides image stabilization to the camera to reduce blurs caused by camera motion. It is also capable of getting good shots even under low lights.

The Coolpix P5000 comes with a 3.5x optical zoom and a 4x digital zoom. An auto and manual focus and exposure and a 2.5-inch LCD display. It also allows you to capture video with sound and has a 26MB Secure Digital Storage.

The Nikon Coolpix P5100 is a point and shoot camera which any beginning photographer would be delighted to have considering its manual and automatic controls. It’s really a simple camera that can provide your basic photography needs easily and efficiently.

The Coolpix 5100 has 12.1 megapixels and a 3.5x optical zoom which just matches the resolution of the camera so you can expect clearer shots. This is made possible by the optical image stabilization which will reduce camera blurs. It also has a movie mode that allows you to capture short videos with sound.

The problem with this camera is the quality of its LCD display when exposed to the sun. When you encounter that just use the optical viewfinder for previewing your shots or getting your subjects into focus.

The camera has a 52MB internal memory but you can opt for the SD Memory Card for extra storage.

At a starting price of $270, this Nikon digital camera is a cheap camera but do not really expect to get great photos or a camera with a lot of whistles. But it’s a good start .

The Nikon S600 is a cheap camera at $300 but it boasts of being slim enough to fit into your pocket as well as possessing the latest technology from Nikon. The camera’s In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face Priority AF and D-Lighting features allows even a beginner to get good shots even without adjusting the camera’s controls.

The Nikon Coolpix S600 is a 10 megapixel camera with a 4x optical lens. It has a 2.7 inch LCD display which allows you to preview your shots clearly and edit the photo composition even before the moment is lost. It has a 45MB internal memory but you can upgrade with the SD card.

Most compact cameras take some time to start up and get new photos but this one has a fast start-up time so you need not miss those memorable shots. It is packed with features that will help any photographer get crips and clear images like the Optical Vibration Reduction Image Stabilization feature. This is great for takign action photos like sports events or kids just moving around.

Plus, you get instant camera adjustments with the 14 scene modes.