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Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras – 2010

By George Mann on July 21st, 2010

There are a lot of rumors on the internet right now about new Nikon digital SLR cameras either being announced or released within the next month or two, and more to come before the end of the year. To keep things in perspective, I thought that it might be a good idea to take stock of what Nikon cameras and lenses we have available right now.

Nikon NiKKOR DX lenses are designed specifically for DX format Nikon digital SLR cameras, such as the current Nikon D300s, D90, D5000 and D3000. They can also be used on a number of third party digital SLR cameras (such as Fujifilm digital SLRs) that use the the Nikon lens mount and a DX format imaging sensor.

2010 – Nikon Digital SLR Cameras and Lenses:
July 2010 – Nikon FX format digital SLR cameras
July 2010 – Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras
July 2010 – Nikon NIKKOR FX format lenses
July 2010 – Nikon NIKKOR DX format lenses

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Nikon D300s – 12.3 Megapixels
Rapid 7 fps*1 or 8 fps*2 continuous shooting (CIPA Guidelines). Refined D-Movie function including an external microphone input for clear stereo sound recordings. Multi-CAM 3500DX AF sensor module featuring 51 AF points offers fast, efficient and precise autofocus coverage across the frame. Large, bright viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.94 magnification. Nikon’s original DX-format CMOS image sensor; 12.3 effective megapixels. Nikon’s original Scene Recognition System, utilizing 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, delivers more accurate autofocus, auto exposure, i-TTL flash control and auto white balance. Dual card slots for CF/SD memory cards. Magnesium alloy body for light weight and rugged durability. Durable shutter unit proven by 150,000 cycles of testing on fully assembled camera. Easy-to-access Live View modes enable ease of shooting while composing on the LCD monitor. Quiet Shutter-release mode for nonintrusive shooting. Active D-Lighting allows bracketing images up to five frames. Built-in flash with 16mm lens coverage and Nikon’s original i-TTL flash control that commands Advanced Wireless Lighting. Highly efficient energy-saving design allows as many as 950 images on a single charge of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e (CIPA Standards). Versatile in-camera Retouch Menus enable enhancement of images without using a computer. Compatible with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output. Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 extends shooting capability up to approx. 2,950 shots*3 per charge (CIPA Standards). Capture NX 2, Camera Control Pro 2, and Image Authentication Software (all optional) enable more advanced operation and image editing.

Nikon D90 – 12.3 Megapixels
Newly designed Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with 12.3 effective megapixels and Integrated Dust Reduction System. Incredibly low-noise performance throughout a wide sensitivity range of ISO 200 to 3200; can be set to ISO 6400 equivalent. Incorporates Nikon’s comprehensive digital image-processing EXPEED concept. The world’s first D-SLR movie function: D-Movie, selectable from 320 x 216 pixels, 640 x 424 pixels or 1,280 x 720 pixels in AVI format. Scene Recognition System, utilizing 420-pixel RGB sensor, improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance and is also integrated with the new Face Detection System. Live View enables face priority AF with the 3-in., approx. 920k-dot, high-density color LCD featuring 170° ultra-wide viewing angle. Picture Control System offers new Portrait and Landscape options for more vibrant customized colors. Active D-Lighting for smooth tone reproduction in high-contrast lighting. Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module featuring 11 AF points offers fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame. Viewfinder with approx. 96% frame coverage and an easy-to-view 19.5 mm eyepoint (at -1.0 m-1). Advanced Scene Modes that automatically adjust exposure, image processing, Active D-Lighting and Picture Control settings for superior image quality. Extensive palette of in-camera Retouch Menus including several new retouch options such as Distortion Control, Straighten and Fisheye. 4.5 fps continuous shooting and quick response of 0.15-second start-up and 65-ms shutter release time lag (CIPA standard). Built-in flash with 18mm lens coverage and Nikon’s original i-TTL flash control that commands Advanced Wireless Lighting. Highly efficient energy-saving design that allows approx. 850 images on a single charge of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e (CIPA standard, with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, with 50% of pictures taken with flash). Versatile Pictmotion menu that creates slideshows combining five choices of both background music and image effects. Compatible with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output. Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D80 extends shooting capability and enables use of six R6/AA-size batteries. Included Nikon ViewNX software makes browsing and organizing your images easy. Optional photo-editing software, Capture NX 2 allows users quick and easy photo editing. Lightweight compact body.

Nikon D5000 – 12.3 Megapixels
New 2.7-in. 230k-dot Vari-angle monitor swings down approximately 90° and rotates 180°. Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with 12.3 effective megapixels and Integrated Dust Reduction System. Specially designed EXPEED image processing system. One-touch access to Live View, which includes face priority AF and subject tracking. D-SLR movie function: D-Movie, selectable from 320 x 216 pixels, 640 x 424 pixels or 1,280 x 720 pixels in AVI format. 19 Scene Modes that automatically adjust exposure, image processing, Active D-Lighting and other settings for superior image quality. Scene Recognition System, utilizing 420-pixel RGB sensor, improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance and is also integrated with the Face Detection System. Active D-Lighting for smooth tone reproduction in high-contrast environments. Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module featuring 11 AF points provides fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame. Picture Control System offers Portrait and Landscape options for more vibrant customized colors. Extensive palette of in-camera Retouch Menus including several new retouch options such as Soft Filter and Color Outline. Incredibly low-noise performance throughout a wide sensitivity range of ISO 200 to 3200; can be set to ISO 100 and ISO 6400 equivalents. Viewfinder with approx. 95% frame coverage and an easy-to-view 17.9 mm eyepoint (at -1.0 m-1). Up to 4 fps continuous shooting. Built-in pop-up flash with Nikon’s original i-TTL flash control. Highly efficient energy-saving design that allows approx. 510 images on a single charge of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (CIPA standard, with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and flash fired at full power once every other shot.). Compatible with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output. Included Nikon ViewNX software makes browsing and organizing your images easy. Optional photo-editing software Capture NX 2 allows quick and easy photo editing. Lightweight compact body.

Nikon D3000 – 10.2 Megapixels

New Guide mode provides in-camera assistance for making camera settings and utilizing professional techniques. Large 3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot LCD with brightness adjustment. Nikon DX-format CCD image sensor, 10.2 effective megapixels. Integrated Dust Reduction System. Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED image processing system. Six scene modes that automatically adjust exposure, image processing, and other settings for superior image quality. Scene Recognition System, utilizing 420-pixel RGB sensor, improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance. Active D-Lighting for smooth tone reproduction in high-contrast environments. Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module featuring 11 AF points provides fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame. Picture Control System includes Portrait and Landscape options for more vibrant customized colors. Extensive palette of in-camera Retouch Menus including a new Miniature effect that modifies images to look like pictures of miniature models. Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 1600; a Hi 1 setting increases sensitivity to ISO 3200. Viewfinder with approx. 95% frame coverage and an easy-to-view 18 mm eyepoint (at -1.0 m-1). Up to 3 fps continuous shooting. Built-in pop-up flash with Nikon’s original i-TTL flash control. Highly efficient energy-saving design that allows approx. 550 images on a single charge of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (CIPA standard, with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and flash fired at full power once every other shot.). Included Nikon ViewNX software makes browsing and organizing your images easy. Optional photo-editing software Capture NX 2 allows quick and easy photo editing. Lightweight, compact body with softly rounded form.