The Ultimate Nikon Photography Guide

“To help you, over the following pages we take a look at a range of Nikon cameras, explain more about them and offer some insight into what each one has to offer.” These days it is a rare thing to be able to find a local camera store and actually look at a camera that interests you. The rise in online retail activity is making the high street shop a thing of the past. This is a shame. The ability to walk into a camera shop, talk to the assistants (who are most likely photographers themselves) and handle a camera and lenses is invaluable. Moreover, many stores would happily let you use a demonstration model so you could get a feel of the device and discuss whether it is the right…

“Nikon cameras come in many shapes, sizes and prices. At their heart though, they all do the same thing: capture light on a sensor and turn it into a digital image.” Nikon cameras come in many shapes, sizes and prices. At their heart though, they all do the same thing: capture light on a sensor and turn it into a digital image. That’s a gross oversimplification but you get the general idea. Modern cameras also come with many features and functions. Although it would be difficult to list them all, here are the main dials and buttons that you can expect to find on many cameras. Different brands and models vary in their button and dial layouts as well as certain naming conventions but we’ve put together a little guide to…

“This is where you need something a little easier to manage and that would be rugged enough to do the kinds of things and go to the kinds of places where DSLRs fear to tread.” If you are the adventurous type and love to get out into the world and explore, then taking a larger bulky DSLR with you to capture all those amazing moments may prove troublesome. This could be particularly true if you are hanging off the side of a mountain or riding a perfect wave on your surfboard. The same could be true even if it is just a family vacation to the coast and you want some memorable moments captured as your kids splash around at the water’s edge down on the beach. This is where you…

“Any action camera system will stand or fall depending on its mount system and what is available for it.” Any action camera system will stand or fall depending on its mount system and what is available for it. Since the KeyMission range is a relative newcomer to the action cam market, its range of accessories is not yet as large or as varied as its main competitor, the GoPro range of action cameras. That said, there are still enough options to extend the capabilities of your KeyMission devices, with extra batteries, remote controls, underwater housings and mounting options. To get you started, here is a brief list of some on offer. Soft Case System Compatible with: KeyMission 80, KeyMission 170, KeyMission 360 The KeyMission Soft System Case is a soft case designed for easy…

“Get inspired and take the next step in shooting and sharing exceptional photos and high quality movies.” In this day and age, you have to work hard to find products that are interesting enough to keep your ever-present camera phone in your pocket and use a digital camera instead. Camera phones are great, but if you suddenly find you need to use a large zoom factor to get a shot, then your phone will not be able to cut it. This is where the strength of the compact digital camera becomes more appealing and Nikon have addressed this issue with their CoolPix digital cameras with Nikon’s style and technology at the foundation of the range. Get inspired and take the next step in shooting and sharing exceptional photos and high quality movies.…

You may notice that the Nikon range of DSLR camera bodies come in two formats. There is DX-format, which we will be looking at in this section and the FXformat, which will be covered in the subsequent section. The DX-format sensor is referred to as a cropped sensor format (APS-C) and measures 24 x 16mm. This means it is slightly smaller than the FX-format sensor which measures 36 x 24mm and is approximately the same size as a full frame of 35mm film. For those with more modest needs, or those looking for a more compact system, Nikon provides a highly acclaimed range of DX-format DSLRs, with APS-C sized sensors. Just because they have smaller sensors however doesn’t make them any less capable and the DX range covers all requirements,…