The Nikon Camera Book

Photography is one of the most popular pastimes in the world, and with Nikon leading the way in terms of technology and innovation, it’s no wonder that its cameras are trusted by so many photographers. Although many other brands try to nibble at the market share, year on year Nikon remains a heavyweight contender, with a catalogue of cameras ranging from point-and-shoot compacts to professional DSLRs. The Nikon Camera Book is the ultimate guide to getting the most from your Nikon camera, whatever the model. From the newest cameras and lenses on the market, to the accessories that will make your life easier, you’ll discover which one suits your needs best. We will take you through advanced shooting techniques across a range of photographic genres, such as capturing coastal landscapes…

Although many brands try to nibble at the camera market share, Nikon remains one of the biggest contenders. Nikon has strategically launched an impressive array of shooters that cover every portion of the market to fulfil the needs of every target demographic. Nikon’s D series DSLRs have become a popular choice for anyone from the enthusiastic novice to the seasoned photography professional. Consumers choose Nikon for its reputation for reliability, accessibility, high performance, superb functionality, impressive features and, ultimately, incredible image quality. The company has come a long way since it launched the first professional DSLR, the D1, in conjunction with NASA, but it has continued to build a tradition as a name photographers can trust. Today the company retails dozens of models, all exhibiting a variety of specifications perfectly crafted…

SRP: £4,000/$5,500 (body only) There’s always a lot of excitement with the arrival of a new high-end camera and the release of the Nikon D5 was no exception. The D5 takes over from the D4S as Nikon’s flagship camera. This new model is the highest resolution full-frame Nikon camera ever, and it has been built to meet the technological advancements and innovations in the full-frame market as well as meeting the many needs of professional shooters. There’s a brand-new 20.82MP full-frame sensor that operates across a wide native range of ISO 100 to 102400, which can be ramped up to an outstanding 3280000-equivalent, making image capture even in the poorest lighting conditions a possibility. The newly designed sensor improves autofocus, metering and image processing, which ensures that this camera is capable of…

SRP: £1,670/$2,900 (body only) As the successor to the best selling D800 and D800E, the Nikon D810 is hyped on highend specs ideal for serious shooters, and the camera takes its place as the high resolution option in the Nikon DSLR lineup. It features a 36.3MP FXformat CMOS sensor without an Optical Low Pass Filter for particularly sharp and detailed still imaging. With the addition of the EXPEED 4 Image Processor, performance speed is increased compared to the EXPEED 3 and noise is effectively reduced. The D810’s ISO range starts at ISO 64 for cleaner, better-defined images. You can shoot at up to ISO 12800, or extend the range from 32 to 51200 ISO (equivalent). The level of detail and sharpness, the wide dynamic range and rich tonality in nearly any light…

SRP: £2,000/$3,575 (body only) The Nikon D810A takes everything that’s so great about the D810 and tailors it towards astrophotography, helping you to capture great shots of the cosmos easily. Featuring a redesigned infrared cut filter, the D810A is four times more sensitive to the deep red light from the H-alpha spectral line. This means that the true colours of nebula that emit a hydrogen-alpha wavelength can be recorded straight from the camera. This isn’t the only thing that helps out astrophotographers, as it also comes with a handy long-exposure manual mode too. Using this option you can set up to 900 second exposures to capture the night. You can also set a preview for shutter speeds over 30 seconds to help you focus and adjust the composition using live view. To…

SRP: £1,300/$1,600 (body only Nikon’s flagship FX-format offering provides DX agility and outstanding power. The D500 is the D5’s more petite sibling, built to perform in even the most highoctane photography pursuits. From adventure to travel, the D500 will be able to keep up. Like the D5, the D500 houses Nikon’s nextgeneration 153-point AF system that will allow precision focusing even in extremely low light. The AF points cover almost the entire veiwfinder frame, meaning the user has the widest possible coverage. The improved AF tracking and veiwfinder visibility make it perfect for shooting motorsport and fashion shows where the subject is always moving. You’ll never miss a moment with the D500’s 10fps shooting ability. Its high-performance buffer enables up to 200 NEF RAW images to be captured during one high-speed blast, which…