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Nikon D3 Digital SLR Camera ” With Virtual Horizon Graphics Indicator for Accurate Positioning

by Fred Gagnon

Nikon D3 Digital SLR Camera, Nikons very first full frame digital SLR camera, features Electronic Virtual Horizon Graphics Indicator. In fact, it is the worlds first camera to have virtual horizon graphics indicator. In addition to the said features it offers a wide variety of functions including EXPEED, Active D-Lighting, A/D Conversion and Live View shooting modes.

It is a 12.1 megapixel camera with an FX format CMOS sensor, which features high-speed 12-channel readout. This professional grade, digital single lens reflex camera has a 35mm or 36×24 mm frame. It also has Electronic Virtual Horizon Graphics Indicator so you can position the camera accurately.

This camera has a durable, self-diagnostic shutter system that offers blazing shooting speed. It can give you 9 frames per second at full resolution. It has the ability to shoot up to 11 frames per second in DX crop mode. With a camera this fast, shooting sports and fast-action scenes are a lot easier.

This camera has excellent control of noise. It has an ISO ranging from 200 to 6400 with boost up to ISO 25,600. It features a selectable expanded range that includes Lo-1, Hi-1 and Hi-2.

Nikon D3 digital SLR camera is equipped with Nikons exclusive EXPEED technology. EXPEED is an Image Processing System developed by Nikon to help you achieve superior image processing experience. It is a system that enables you to have world class images at blazing speeds.

The camera features selectable 12-bit (4,096 tones) or 14-bit (16,384 tones) A/D conversion. Using this conversion, you can either have smaller image files at faster speed or large image files at slower speed. Speeds vary so that whichever file size you choose you will always have that incredible image quality.

Nikon D3 has two Live View shooting modes, which can assist you whenever you are shooting inside or outside or from a difficult angle. The two shooting modes are hand-held and tripod. You can also make use of the Picture Control settings, which gives you advanced color control. The settings include 4 preset options (standard, neutral, vivid and monochrome) and 9 additional customizable settings.

Sporting a 3-inch 920,000 pixel VGA color monitor, it can provide 170-degree wide-angle viewing. This large, super density LCD color monitor has a detailed Control Panel type display. It has 51-point AF with 3 modes and 3D focus tracking. It also comes with tempered glass protection for the monitor.

Nikon D3 digital SLR camera also features SRS or Scene Recognition System for auto white balance detection. It also provides faster and more accurate auto focus performance. It has an improved 1,005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II for additional autofocus capabilities.

Like other Nikon cameras, D3 features Active D-Lighting technology, which adds to its JPEG capabilities. Active D-Lighting enables you to improve shadow and highlight details. This function helps control light intensity and exposure compensation.

The body of Nikon D3 digital SLR camera is made of magnesium-alloy with O-rings and specialized seals to protect the parts from moisture and dusts. With this long lasting camera, you can have great shooting experience.

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Nikon D200 Digital SLR Camera ” A Camera that Features Wireless Image Transfer

by Fred Gagnon

Nikon D200 Digital SLR Camera is a consumer camera but with more additional features that most professional-level cameras have. This digital single lens reflex camera offers more than a beginners camera but a bit less than a professional camera. So it falls just between the two classifications. It also has the additional wireless image transfer functionality.

Nikon D200 Digital SLR Camera is a 10.2 megapixel camera. It has a DX-format CCD image sensor, which is approximately 24x16mm or about 2/3 of the 35mm film format. With this high resolution image sensor you can have sharp images with superior colors. It produces 3,872 x 2,592 pixel images, enough for 11 x 16 inches print outs.

It can instantly power up in just 0.15 seconds, while its shutter release time lag takes only 50 milliseconds. Because of these features, Nikon D200 digital SLR camera makes it easier for you to shoot, especially with a moving subject.

It has a big and bright eye-level optical viewfinder that uses rectangular slip-in accessories. It has grid lines and a built-in diopter adjustment to help you adjust the focus. The diopter adjustment is a small knurled wheel located on the side of the viewfinder. Also, with its 105 milliseconds of viewfinder blackout, you are always ready to shoot.

Using this camera, you can shoot up to 5 frames per second of high-resolution images. It allows you to shoot 22 RAW images or 37 JPEG shots in continuous bursts. It also features A/D conversion, so you can choose image sizes. With its advanced digital image processing algorithms, you can have images of fine color gradations and smooth, consistent conversion.

For different shooting conditions, you can use the new Multi-CAM 1000 AF sensor module. This auto focus sensor module offers 11-area auto-focus with 7-wide area AF system. Thus, you are provided with a broad coverage, allowing you to have compositional freedom especially when shooting moving objects.

Nikon D200 Digital SLR Camera uses a 2.5-inch LCD color monitor, which enables wide-angle viewing. It provides 170-degree viewing in all directions. This high-resolution monitor allows you to view images at up to 400% magnification.

This camera is powered by a rechargeable EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery pack, which is rated for 1,800 frames per charge. With its detailed battery menu screen, you will be able to know how many remaining shots you can take since the last charge. You will also be able to know the percentage of the remaining charge and the overall status of the batterys life.

It has an additional feature that allows you to transfer images without using a cable. Just use the optional Wireless Transmitter WT-3a. It is capable of trasmitting images via IEEE 802.11g WLAN to an FTP server.

Nikon D200 Digital SLR Camera is one durable camera. Its body is made of magnesium alloy that is lightweight and has the capability to protect its sensitive components from dusts and moisture. It offers pro-like features while eliminating the complications of high-end cameras.

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Digital Photography Tips

by Jim Pam

One of the main miracle of the radical technology is the innovation of digital camera. Since the ages, we have been preserving the most important as well as enchanting incidents of our being, confined by the camera. Let it be any occasion or event in the existence, camera was always there the catch the glimpses along with best parts of the function and that was followed by the addition into the memorabilia. For a frequent viewing, persons save their picture in assorted photograph albums.

The youth group (for those under 18) is divided into three categories: 10 years and younger, 11-14 years, and 15-17 years. Here they are looking for photos of any wild animals, plants, or landscapes. It’s free to enter, and you may submit up to 10 photos. The winners and runners up in each category receive 250 and 100, and the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year gets 500 and a day out with a renowned wildlife photographer.

If consistency is an enormous part of the source of the photograph, formulate it to position out in the group and make it evident. Hence the matching up of the textures between source and the background is very essential. This technique of photography once found successful can be used to the entire set of photographs that has been already taken.

Here’s how light and shadows work. Imagine a billiards table, light is like a ball sitting on the table. If you roll it into the cushion, it will bounce off at the same angle it hit the cushion. Light is like that. It bounces off at the same angle it hits the subject. (When trying to eliminate eyeglass glare – remember that tip.)

National Wildlife Magazine This annual contest welcomes pros, amateurs and youths to enter their photos (up to 20 images) in any or all of the 7 categories: Mammals, Birds, Other Wildlife, Backyard Habitats, People and Nature, Landscapes and Plant Life, and Global Warming and Wildlife. It’s $15 to enter (for all 20 images) and that also includes a year’s subscription to National Wildlife, the deadline is July 20 2009, and prizes include two Grand Prizes of $5,000 each (one for pros and one for amateurs), and 15 category winner prizes (7 pro, 7 amateur, 1 youth) of $1,000 each.

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Nikon D300 Digital SLR Camera ” A Camera with Great Processing Power and a Full Frame Image Sensor

by Fred Gagnon

Nikon D300 digital SLR camera, giving great performance and world class images, has all the features professional photographers ask for. This 12.3 megapixel camera uses a DX format image sensor with Nikons exclusive and advanced features. Its a sturdy camera that offers excellent image quality and high ISO performance. And on top of that, it was named Camera of the Year 2007 by Popular Photography.

It comes with EN-EL3e lithium-ion battery that enables the camera to shoot up to 6 frames per second. If used with MB-D10 battery pack, which is optional, it can shoot up to 8 frames per second. MB-D10 battery pack offers additional shutter release, vertical grip and autofocus buttons. You can also use this camera with eight AA batteries, EN-EL4 or EN-EL4a.

It has 3-inch 920,000-dot 640 x 480 VGA color display that offers 170 degree wide angle viewing. This high resolution LCD monitor has tempered glass protection. It has zoom in/out buttons that can assist you to find focus easily.

The Active D-lighting technology enables the camera to control light intensity and exposure, thus eliminating the need for meticulous editing. Meaning, images are already being edited before you even shoot it. However, you can always use the Picture Control settings. There are 4 preset options including standard, neutral, vivid and monochrome.

Produce remarkably clean files with Nikon D300 digital SLR camera. It features ISO ranging from 200 to 3200. It has high signal-to-noise ratio and expanded range of options. Choose from the Lo-1 option, which is equivalent to ISO 100, or Hi-1which is ISO 6400 equivalent.

Featuring a Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus module, it has 51 sensors in normal mode. Other modes are also available including Single Servo and Continuous Servo focus modes, advanced focus tracking modes, selectable Single Area AF, Dynamic area AF, Group Dynamic AF, and Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF. It also features 3D tracking with automatic focus point switching.

You can also choose the bit-depths for your file by selecting from the 12-bit or 14-bit A/D conversion. This allows you to have good quality images at different sizes. You can either have smaller files at faster operating speed or larger files at slower operating speed.

It also features Live View, which allows you to choose from the two shooting modes: the handheld or the tripod mode. This will aid you whenever you are shooting inside the studio or in a remote situation. Using ultrasonic sensor, its built-in sensor cleaning system helps remove dusts from the sensor.

Get high performance and agility from Nikon D300 digital SLR camera. This powerful camera not only has advanced features but it also offers durability and great image quality. It has magnesium alloy weather sealed body and a durable shutter mechanism. With this camera, you can use any Nikon F-mount lenses.

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