NIKON DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
The latest development in photography is digital photography which opens up a whole new world for photographers who prefer the traditional analogue process. Digital photography has made picture taking, sharing and editing so much easier as opposed to conventional methods as computers are now commonplace in most families. Digital imaging puts endless creative effects at your fingertips. Choosing the right digital camera for your needs,
Whenever a new technology is launched, prices are generally steep due to the newly designed features, which other cameras don't have yet, but as more models are released the technology is perfected, the market expands and the prices fall.
There are many manufacturers who make cameras such as Nikon, Canon and Sony, but many professionals use Nikon digital cameras as they usually have the latest technologies and they are well known for their quality and many years of service to photographers. Nikon offers some of the best deals but are generally a bit more expensive than their Canon counterparts. Nikon makes some of the best lenses as well, but they are usually proprietary meaning that only genuine Nikon lenses ca be used on Nikon cameras.
Among the more popular SLR digital cameras that Nikon makes, the Nikon D80 and the Nikon D3X are certainly worth mentioning.
The D80 is a 10.2 mega pixel camera. It is a high performance SLR which supports a whole variety of Nikon lenses. The D80 is a favourite amongst amateur and professional photographers.
The D3X a relatively new model boasts 24.5 mega pixels. A monster of a camera, it is light but sturdy. It has all most all the features of the D80 and more. A must buy for a professional who wants the latest in technology.
For amateur photographers and those just looking for a simple, excellent quality digital camera, two models are also worth mentioning as well. The Nikon Coolpix P6000 and the Coolpix P90 are great digital cameras.
The P6000 is a 13.5 mega pixel camera. It has a 4x Zoom lens which is perfect for landscape shots. The lens comes with wide-angle capability. This camera is reasonably light and has a decent battery life. It is sleek and beautiful and is perfect for those who don’t want to lug a bulky SLR around their necks.
The P90 is a 12.1 mega pixel camera. It has a 24x Zoom lens. This lens has a wide focal range which allows super-telephoto photography. This beauty has a pre-shooting cache mode which can shoot up to ten pictures before releasing the shutter! “Sweet” is just one of the words used to describe the P90.
Whether you are a professional photographer with many years of experience, or an amateur just looking to snap some photos of a vacation, Nikon produces some of the best digital camera's in the world. With a myriad of models to choose from, from entry level to professional grade, a Nikon camera is perfect for just about anyone.