In a bid to give Canon's PowerShot G1 X a run for its money, Nikon is pulling out every stop it knows with the introduction of the Coolpix P7700. It's a decidedly prosumer model, priced at a buck under $ 500 and equipped with a 1/1.7-inch 12.2 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, 7.1x zoom lens (with a maximum aperture of f/2), 1080p movie mode, Lens-Shift … [Read more...]
Nikon intros flagship Coolpix P7700 for prosumers, diminutive Coolpix S01 for fashionistas
August 23, 2012 by
Nikon 1 J2 mirrorless camera: minor control tweaks, $549, ships in September
August 10, 2012 by
Not even a year after Nikon ceremoniously entered the mirrorless world, it's issuing the followup to the J1: it's the Nikon 1 J2, and it's -- at most -- a gentle revision to a camera that was near-universally hailed as being one of the more disappointing ILC options. Disappointing, of course, because it's Nikon. A company that quite clearly knows a … [Read more...]
Nikon Coolpix L610: an AA-powered, 1080p-capable point-and-shoot for $249
August 8, 2012 by
A flagship it isn't, but Nikon's newest Coolpix will certainly hit the sweet spot in terms of pricing for many. The Coolpix L610 is an entry-level compact that breaks away from proprietary cells in order to rely on a pair of AAs. World travelers may argue that it's easier to find a pack of those at any corner shop than a power outlet, and while it … [Read more...]
Nikon WU-1a wireless mobile adapter for D3200 review: using Android as a remote trigger / wireless display
July 9, 2012 by
In the world of DSLR shooting, you can certainly catch one's attention by mentioning one of two things: a wireless display, or a remote trigger setup. Neither of these are exactly fresh concepts, but Nikon has chosen a curious beast to highlight one of its most promising accessories to date. The $ 60 WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter primarily allows … [Read more...]
Solmeta N3 geotagging module for Nikon DSLR review: fast GPS locks, minimal battery drain
July 3, 2012 by
There's a reason "Nikon GP-1 alternative" is a search phrase that finds its way into Google's simplistic query box frequently. Put simply, the only GPS add-on with Nikon's name on it is universally seen as a poor purchasing decision. For one, it's still right around $ 200... despite the fact that it's pushing four years old. But perhaps more … [Read more...]
Nikon D3200 now shipping from Best Buy, unboxing video gets personal with new features
May 3, 2012 by
Nikon promised us a "late April" shipment of its D3100 replacement, and sure enough, it looks to have met that self-imposed deadline. The black D3200 kit is now shipping from Best Buy warehouses, and while a litany of other reputable e-tailers have the unit listed (check our links below), we're seeing it backordered elsewhere. That said, these … [Read more...]
Nikon D4 field review
April 7, 2012 by
Right around 2.5 years after the introduction of Nikon's most recent game-changer (yeah, we're bragging about the D3S), its proper successor has emerged. Without qualification, the amount of hope and expectation surrounding the Nikon D4 was immense. In a way, most Nikonians were (perhaps foolishly) expecting the D4 to be to the D3S what the D3S was … [Read more...]
Nikon launches $550 Speedlight SB-910 flash: light-up controls and thermal cut-out protection
November 29, 2011 by
You know what $ 549.95 gets you in the camera world? About 90 percent of a T3i. Or, you know, a flash. Nikon has just outed the proper successor to the Speedlight SB-900, and at over half a grand, it best be packin' more than just bright lights. The Speedlight SB-910 touts an enhanced operating system and graphic user interface, and comes equipped … [Read more...]
