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Nikon’s new Mirrorless cameras

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/ September 21, 2011 / Leave a comment

Surprise! Nikon has announced not one but TWO new cameras in the mirrorless line(Nikon 1), a line that is new to Nikon. The Nikon 1 system will come in two models, the advanced V1 and more snapshot-oriented P1. They are using a new CX format CMOS sensor, smaller than 4/3...
Which DSLR should I buy [May 2011]

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/ April 25, 2011 / Leave a comment

Everytime I revisit this post I have a harder time recomending one model/brand over another – at this point all of the cameras on this list are excellent and will produce superb images under normal conditions. It is important that you read over the pros and cons of each and...
Nikon D5100 First Look

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/ April 5, 2011 / Leave a comment

Nikon D5100 first look preview from Amateur Photographer magazine Take aways from this video - Performance of the D7000 in a smaller body (this is very similar setup to the 600D, 60D and 7D on Canon) 10% smaller than the D5000 12,800 Extended ISO and a night vision mode that...
Nikon D5100 Specs compared to other Entry Level DSLRs

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/ April 4, 2011 / Leave a comment

The Nikon D5100 has been outed by Nikon Romania – oops. I have the knows specs listed along with the other Nikon and Canon models in this price range Nikon D5100 (NEW) Nikon D5000 Nikon D3100 Canon T3i/600D 16.2 MP 12.3 14.2 18.0 Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600,...
A P&S for Every Budget

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/ March 28, 2011 / Leave a comment

Looking for DSLR recommendations? Each of the following offers an excellent value for quality/features. If you are looking for specific features ask me on twitter @camerarec or send me an email and I would be happy to recommend something specific to your needs. A note about Mega Pixels (MP). No longer...
Nikon D3100 Kit + Lens savings

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/ November 30, 2010 / Leave a comment

1. Select a qualifying Nikon digital SLR – D3100 2. Select your qualifying Nikkor lens(es) – I Suggest either the budget 55-200 ($100 off) or the excellent 70-300($200 off) 3. Add all qualifying products to your Shopping Cart. 4. Enter the corresponding claim code and the savings will be automatically...
Which DSLR should I buy [October 2010]

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/ October 1, 2010 / 1 Comment

Short & sweet overview of the popular DSLRS and which might be best for you . Some of these recommendations are based on prices that fluctuate daily, check in with me @camerarec to get my absolute latest recommendations. All prices in US dollars. UPDATE (11/27)- T2i price has dropped plus...
Sample D3100 Continuous AutoFocus

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/ September 29, 2010 / Leave a comment

Nikon made a big deal about their new D3100 being the first DSLR to continuously AF during filming. Based on the samples I have seen so far I am less impressed. This tech is in their new D7000 too and if you read the notes from Chase Jarvis and other’s...
Nikon’s D7000 vs Canon’s 60D and 7D

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/ September 15, 2010 / 1 Comment

Nikon has just announced the D7000. It kinda, sorta replaces the D90 though realistically it is more than an a small upgrade which places it closer to the D300s. Compared to Canon’s line up it sits between the recently announced and shipping next month, 60D and the 7D. First things...
Nikon’s D7000 – First Thoughts

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/ September 14, 2010 / Leave a comment

The D7000 looks to be an excellent camera, instead of an incremental upgrade to the much loved D90 Nikon has instead chosen to offer a serious camera at a prosumer price. The logical comparison on the Canon side is the 60D and I will offer thoughts on both soon. For...