Nikon Camera

Nikon Camera

Everyone wants to capture beautiful moments of their life, and the camera plays a major role in this thing. Nikon is considered as the best camera company for the photography and videography. So, want to know about the world’s leading manufacturer Nikon and its cameras, upon which criteria they work and how they have been recognized as best cameras? Gain all the necessary information about Nikon and enjoy the best experience of the Nikon camera.

About Nikon

• Nikon Corporation was founded on 25 July 1917 in Tokyo, Japan.
• Headquarters are in Minato City, Tokyo, Japan.
• Nikon Corporation’s parent company is Mitsubishi Group.
• Nikon is famous for its cameras, Camera lenses, binoculars, microscopes, and many lenses related instruments.
• The first digital SLR created by Nikon in 1991 was for NASA.
• Nikon manufactures three distinct types of cameras: Nikon DSLR, Nikon mirrorless camera, and Nikon Coolpix compacts.
• Nikon’s first practical DSLR camera was launched on 15 June 1999, which was also the first-ever DSLR launched in the world for the general community.

List of some cameras of Nikon

Nikon Coolpix B500 Review

• This model is a compact digital camera with a NIKKOR lens with a 40x optical zoom.
• This camera comes with 16.0 million effective pixels, which may vary with the image.
• The image sensor in this camera is 1/2.3-in. Type, CMOS.
• It comes with 16.76 million total pixels.
• The focal length of this camera is 4.0 to 160mm.
• The maximum aperture of this camera is f/ 3 to 6.5.
• This camera provides you up to 4x digital zoom magnification.
• It has a contrast-detect autofocus system.
• The cameras focus range is {w}: approx 30 cm to infinity, {T}: approx 3.5 m to infinity.
• The monitor size of this camera is 7.5 cm diagonal.
• This Nikon camera supports SD, SDHC, SDXC as media, and has an internal memory of 20MB.
• The file system in this camera is DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant.
• ISO sensitivity available in this camera is ISO 125 to 1600 and ISO 3200, 6400.
• The metering method used in this camera is Matrix, center-weighted, and spot with a digital zoom of 2x and more.
• This camera is programmed with auto exposure and exposure compensation [-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV]
• It has mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter with a shutter speed of 1/1500s to 1s and 1/4000 s to 25s [ for nightscape and star trails]
• This camera provides three durations for the self-timer: 10 seconds, 5 seconds, and 2 seconds.
• -2 AV ND filter option in this camera is regulated electronically.
• The camera’s battery life with still shooting is 600 shots with alkaline batteries and 1240 shots with lithium batteries.
• Dimensions of the camera are 113.5 x 78.3 x 94.9 mm.
• Nikon Coolpix B500 camera weighs approx. 542 grams.
• Supplied accessories with the camera are Camera strap, LR6/L40 alkaline batteries, LC-CP31 Lens Cap with chord, UC-E16 USB cable.

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Nikon D3400 with lenses

• This model is a single-lens reflex digital camera with a NIKKOR AF-P DX 18-55mm kit lens with a 3.1x optical zoom.
• This camera comes with 24.2 million effective pixels, which may vary with the image.
• The image sensor in this camera is CMOS.
• It comes with 24.72 million total pixels.
• With an FX-format view angle, the focal extent of the lens of this camera is nearly 1.5x.
• f/ 3.5 to 22 {W} and f/ 5.6 to 38 {T} is the ultimate aperture of the Nikon D3400.
• This camera provides you up to 17x optical zoom.
• It has 0.85 x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity) magnification.
• Focus points can be selected from 11 focus points.
• These cameras have the focus range is {w}: approx 25 cm to infinity, {T}: approx 3.5 m to infinity.
• The monitor size of this camera is 7.5 cm diagonal.
• Nikon D3400 camera supports SD, SDHC, SDXC as media, and has an internal memory of 20MB.
• The file system in this camera is DCF 2.0 and Exif 2.3 PictBridge.
• ISO sensitivity available in this camera is ISO 100 to 25600 in steps of 1 EV auto.
• The metering method used in this camera is Matrix.
• This camera is programmed with auto exposure and exposure compensation [-5.0 to +5.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV]
• It has a mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter with a shutter speed of 0.2 seconds to 1s.
• This camera provides four durations for the self-timer: 20 seconds, 10 seconds, 5 seconds, and 2 seconds.
•  Extraordinary Nikon D3400 has the focal- plane shutter feature that can be controlled electronically. This feature can be used to capture vertical pictures during traveling.
• The battery life of the camera with still shooting is 600 shots with alkaline batteries and 1200 shots with lithium batteries.
• Dimensions of the camera are 124 x 98 x 75.5 mm.
• The camera weighs approx 445 grams.
• Supplied accessories with the camera are Camera strap, EN-EL14a rechargeable li-ion battery, BF-1B body Cap with chord, UC-E16 USB cable MH-24 battery charger, and DK-25 rubber eye cap.

Nikon D850

• This model is a single-lens reflex digital camera with the Nikon F Mount Lens.
• It follows the Nikon FX-format for an effective angle of view.
• If again, follows FX for image sensor format.
• The sensor size with this camera is 35.6 mm x 23.9 mm.
• It comes with 46.89 million total pixels.
• This camera has 45.7 million productive pixels.
• The image sensor in this camera is CMOS.
• Nikon D850 camera supports XQD, SD, SDHC, and SDXC as media.
• The file system in this camera is DCF 2.0 and Exif 2.3 PictBridge.
• It has 0.75 x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity) magnification.
• This camera provides four durations for the self-timer: 20 seconds, 10 seconds, 5 seconds, and 2 seconds.
• It has TTL exposure metering using an RGB sensor with an approximately 180K pixel system.
• In G, E, and D type of lenses, 3D color matrix metering III is the widely used the metering method.
• The auto-exposure and compensation of this extraordinary camera is programmed from -5.0 to +5.0 EV.
• It has a flexible program mode, shutter-priority auto mode, aperture-priority auto mode, and manual mode.
• ISO sensitivity available in this camera is ISO 100 to 25600 in steps of 1/3, ½, and 1 EV auto.
• This camera has Multi-Cam 20K of the autofocus sensor module feature. You can appreciate the autofocus system having 153 focus points, TTL phase detection, and fine-tuning.
• It has a detection range of to -4 to +20 EV.
• The monitor size of this camera is 8 cm diagonal.
• This camera is featured with an HDMI connector of Type-C.
• It has a ¼-in tripod socket (ISO 1222).
• The dimensions of the camera are 146 x 124 x 78.5 mm.
• This Nikon camera weighs approx. 1005 grams.
• Equipped accessories with the camera are:
  • BF-1B body cap
  • EN-EL15a rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover
  • MH-25a battery charger
  • HDMI/USB cable clip
  • UC-E22 USB cable
  • AN-DC18 strap.

NIKON D750

• This camera is compared and considered as the FX DSLR model.
• The image sensor in this camera is 24 MP Sony IMX 410 FX BSI CMOS Sensor.
• The sensor size with this camera is 35.6 mm x 23.9 mm.
• This camera can record video with 1080p @ 120 frames per second.
• Nikon has improved with noise performance and DR in this camera.
• It comes with 24.93 million total pixels.
• Nikon D750 has 24.3 million productive pixels.
• The camera supports SD, SDHC, SDXC as media.
• The file system in this camera is DCF 2.0 and Exif 2.3 PictBridge.
• Nikon has featured it with 0.7 x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity) magnification.
• Its lens aperture is electronically controlled and is has an instant return feature.
• It is compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, and it also includes a type of G, E, and D lenses and DX lenses.
• This camera provides four durations for the self-timer: 20 seconds, 10 seconds, 5 seconds, and 2 seconds.
• It has TTL exposure metering using an RGB sensor with an approximately 91K pixel system.
• In G, E, and D type lenses, 3D color matrix metering III is the widely used metering technique.
• It has flexible program mode, shutter-priority auto mode, aperture-priority auto mode, manual mode, U1 mode, and U2 mode.
• The auto-exposure and compensation of this camera is programmed from -5.0 EV to +5.0 EV.
• ISO sensitivity available in this camera is ISO 100 to 12800 in steps of 1/3, ½, and 1 EV auto.
• This camera is featured with Multi-Cam 3500 II system. This autofocus system gives you the advantage of 51 focus points, TTL phase detection, and fine-tuning options.
• It has a detection range of to -3 to +19 EV.
• The monitor size of this camera is 8 cm diagonal.
• This camera has an HDMI connector of Type-C.
• It has a ¼-in tripod socket (ISO 1222).
• The dimensions of the camera are 140.5 x 113 x 78 mm.
• This Nikon camera weighs approx. 840 grams.
• Equipped accessories with the camera are:
  • Rubber Eye cap DK-21.
  • BF-1B body cap.
  • EN-EL15a rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover.
  • MH-25a battery charger.
  • HDMI/USB cable clip.
  • UC-E22 USB cable.
  • AN-DC18 strap.
  • ViewNX 2 installer.

Nikon macro lens

• Macro lenses are the lenses used for macro photography, which helps to capture the detailed shots which cannot be seen through naked eyes.
• Macro-NIKKOR lenses are noteworthy due to its easy usable features, enormous versatility, outstanding imitation percentages, and excellent integrity.

The best macro lens by Nikon is Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Macro lens –

• It has a maximum aperture of f/2.8.
• Its minimum focus distance is 30cm.
• The filter size is 62mm.
• They have dimensions is 79 x 117 mm.
• Its weight is 610 grams.

The AF Micro-NIKKOR 200mm f/4D IF-ED lens achieves a closet focus of 19.4 in.

List of another macro lens present in the market –

• AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
• AF Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8D
• AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED, VR
• AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
• AF Micro-NIKKOR 200mm f/4D IF-ED
• PC-E Micro-NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED
• PC-E Micro-NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D
• Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8
• Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8

Nikon Mirrorless cameras

If you want to know about the mirrorless cameras and if you are confused with the difference between the mirrorless camera and DSLR, Here in this paragraph, we will discuss Nikon mirrorless cameras.

• Normally, there is no visual viewfinder in the mirrorless cameras.
• A mirrorless camera does not need any mirror, which in DSLR is compulsory.
• The additional feature of a mirrorless camera is it is a digital camera with interchangeable lenses.
• Nikon mirrorless cameras have the widest lens mount in digital cameras as compared to other digital cameras.
• The Nikon mirrorless camera captures more light in comparison to other cameras. This means it will provide excellent photos, and it will also help to capture things at night.
• The mirrorless camera introduces lenses with a maximum aperture of f/0.95.
• It performance faster than the other mirror DSLR, and it also captures more sharp images.
• Nikon mirrorless cameras are small and easy to handle.
• It is famous for its stunning, functional, tough, and ergonomic performance. Therefore, it is considered as best for the creators.
• These cameras are providing a higher level of image quality, and they are famous for their extraordinary tagline.
• Exposure, ISO, white balance, picture control, and everything else you need to get a good picture can be controlled by you very quickly.
• To click real-time photos, you can use creative filters to enhance your picture.
• Nikon mirrorless camera as Z series of Nikon cameras transmit you the exceptional optics, and it has an adjustable quality that can not be matched with other cameras.
• The overture of 360 classic F-mount NIKKOR lenses and NIKKOR Z in this business made upheaval over the photography.
• Nikon Z series mirrorless camera is supposed to be the best for authentic hybrid still videos sure to its amazing video abilities.
• Nikon Z Series mirrorless cameras can give to vibrant, creative and approach intense videos due to their superb image sensors, and refining engines.
• “Breathing” and “wobbling” in videos is a bad quality feature, and the Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras eliminate it by speed, smoothness, and accurate autofocus system.
• The Nikon mirrorless camera captures glamorous video with 120 frames per second in 1080p full HD.
•  It can strengthen any normal moment of activity into an epic episode.
• If you have to capture star trails and light painting, then the Nikon Z series mirrorless camera is best for mind-bending time-lapse as it comes with exposure smoothing and extended low-light metering range.

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The Nikon mirrorless camera has additional features like:- 

• On-sensor Phase Detection Autofocus
• Special Effects and Filters
• External Microphone Support
• N-Log File Format
• 10-bit HDMI Output
• In-Camera Time Code
• ProRes RAW Support
• Full-Pixel Readout Equivalent to 6K
• Self Portrait Mode for Vlogging

The awards won by the Nikon Z series mirrorless camera are:-

• Nikon Z6 won 2 awards for the camera of the year (2019-2020).
• Also, won the Best full-frame camera (Professional) for the year 2019.
• Nikon Z6 won the Best full-frame camera (Expert) for the year 2019.
• Nikon Z Mount System of the Nikon mirrorless camera won 2 awards for the product design award.

List of some Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras:-

Nikon Z 50

• It has a 20.9 MP DX-Format Sensor.
• Nikon Z 50 records 4K Ultra HD.
• It comes with 11 FPS.
• The camera has Flip-Under LCD Monitor.
• This camera can pair to Smartphones.

Nikon Z 6

• It has a 24.5 MP DX-Format Sensor.
• Nikon Z 6 records 4K Ultra HD.
• This camera comes with 12 FPS.
• It has Flip-Under LCD Monitor.
• The unusual feature of this camera is that it can pair to Smartphones.
• This camera has 100-51, 200 Native ISO.
• It comes with Eye AF for people and animals.
• Nikon Z 6 comes with an improved subject tracking operation.

Nikon Z 7

• It has a 45.7 MP DX-Format Sensor.
• Nikon Z 7 records 4K Ultra HD.
• This camera comes with 9 FPS.
• Nikon has featured Flip-Under LCD Monitor in this camera.
• It can pair to Smartphones.
• Nikon Z 7 has 64-25, 600 Native ISO.
• This camera comes with Eye AF for people and animals.
• It comes with an improved subject tracking operation.

Nikon wide-angle lens

• Wide-angle lenses are used to capture the architectural, interior, and landscape moments, and these lenses have a generally smaller focal length compared to the standard lens concerning the film plane.
• Nikon wide-angle lenses are famous for its sharpness and distortion and provide excellent image quality.
• The prices of the Nikon wide-angle lens vary from $300 to $2000.
• The average weight of a wide-angle lens is 1 kilogram.
• The average maximum aperture of the Nikon wide-angle lens is f/2.8.

List of some best wide-angle lenses of Nikon:-

NIKON 20mm f/1.8

• The mount type in this lens is Nikon F-Bayonet.
• This lens has a focal extent of this lens is 24 mm.
• Nikon 20mm f/1.8 maximum aperture of this lens is 1.4.
• Nikon 20mm f/1.8 minimum aperture of this lens is 16.
• The angle of view of this lens is 61° to 84°.
• This lens has maximum reproduction ration of this lens is 0.179x.
• It is compatible with FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, and 35mm Film formats.
• The least focus distance is 0.25m.
• Dimensions of this lens are 83 x 88.5 mm.
• The weight of this lens is 620g.

NIKON Z 14-30mm f/4

• The mount type in this lens is Nikon Z Mount.
• This lens focal extent of this lens is 14-30 mm.
• Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 has the ultimate fissure or aperture of this lens is 4.
• Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 has the least fissure or aperture of this lens is 22.
• The angle of view of this lens is 114° to 72°.
• This lens has maximum reproduction ration of this lens is 0.16x.
• It is compatible with FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, and 35mm Film formats.
• The least focus magnitude is 0.28m.
• Dimensions of this lens are 89 x 85 mm.
• The weight of this lens is 485g.

TOKINA 16-28mm f/2.8

• The mount type in this lens is Nikon F.
• Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8 has the focal extent of this lens is 16-28 mm.
• This lens has the maximum aperture of this lens is 2.8.
• This lens has the minimum aperture of this lens is 22.
• The angle of view of this lens is 107.11° to 76.87°.
• It is compatible with FX, DX, and FX in DX Crop Mode formats.
• The least focus magnitude is 0.28m.
• Dimensions of this lens are 133.35 x 89.92mm.
• The weight of this lens is 950g.

SIGMA 14-24mm f/2.8

• The mount type in this lens is Nikon F.
• Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 has the focal extent of this lens is 14-24 mm.
• This lens has the maximum aperture of this lens is 2.8.
• This lens has the minimum aperture of this lens is 22.
• The angle of view of this lens is 114.2° to 84.1°.
• It is compatible with FX, DX, and FX in DX Crop Mode formats.
• This lens has an extreme magnification of 0.18x.
• The least focus magnitude is 0.24m.
• Dimensions of this lens are 135.1 x 96.4mm.
• The weight of this lens is 1150g.

TAMRON SP 15-30mm f/2.8

• The mount type in this lens is Nikon F.
• Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 has the focal extent of this lens is 15-30 mm.
• This lens has the maximum aperture of this lens is 2.8.
• This lens has the minimum aperture of this lens is 22.
• The angle of view of this lens is 85°52’ to 49°54’.
• It is compatible with FX, DX, and FX in DX Crop Mode formats.
• This lens has an extreme magnification of 0.18x.
• The least focus magnitude is 0.28m.
• Dimensions of this lens are 142.5 x 98.4mm.
• The weight of this lens is 1100g.

Conclusion

Nikon cameras will help you to pass with flying colors if you want to build a career in photography and cinematography. The Nikon cameras and lenses have a very brilliant reputation in the field of photography and cinematography. Nikon makes easy to use and consumer family products which are variably available at many stores and websites. Choose any of the cameras and lenses according to your need and comfort. Enjoy the vibrant world of photos and videos.