Monday, September 7, 2009

Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR)

The reflex design scheme is a major difference between a DSLR and an ordinary digital point and shoot camera, which typically exposes the sensor constantly to the light projected by the lens, allowing the camera's screen to be used as an electronic viewfinder.

In contrast, the mirror arrangement in a DSLR usually precludes the ability to view the scene on the liquid crystal display (LCD) before the photograph is taken. However, many newer DSLR models feature live preview, allowing the LCD to be used as a viewfinder in the same way as a normal digicam, although with certain limitations and with the optical viewfinder disabled.

A DSLR camera’s sensor sits inside the camera body, on the other end of the camera’s lens. When the shutter button is pressed, the mirror moves out of the way and allows the light passing through the lens to fall on the sensor. The sensor records the light, and the rest of the electronics inside of the camera convert that light information into a photograph. Where older cameras had film, a digital camera has a sensor.

Most photographers describe the size of a camera’s sensor by comparing it to the size of a traditional 35mm negative. Nikon, Olympus, Sony, use smaller-than-35mm negative sensors in many of their digital SLR cameras.

Nikon also uses a full frame sensor in some of their professional camera bodies — they refer to this as their “FX” format. FX sensors are present in the Nikon D3 and D700 cameras as of this writing.

Regarding the accessories, DSLR do have accessories too. Lenses, flash, water guard, body cap, tripod and straps just to name a few. They are able in various designs and functions. I would suggest anyone interested in buying Nikon Accessories to directly search at Nikon Accessories.



Few great websites to check out about DSLR :
ShaShinKi (Shop for your camera)
Nikon Malaysia
Sample Pictures

Sunday, September 6, 2009

FM2n (1982)


The Nikon FM2 features an analog SLR camera with chrome and black body finish. It offers full manual operation of exposure control. It offers Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure controls. This camera offers exposure metering system taking into account the tone of the subject which also shows the available subject conditions of Center-Weighted Metering, TTL full aperture metering. The TTL flash control is utilize with Nikon Speedlights. In addition to this, this shows EV 1 to 18 at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens. The MD-12 motor drive features a high-speed film advance of up to 3.2 frames per second (fps). This camera offers mechanical shutter which produce shutter speed of 1/4000 second. The Nikon FM2 features flash sync with 1/250 second of synchronization speed. The interchangeable viewfinder offers three types of finders.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

D3X (2009)







* Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with 24.5 megapixels
* Wide sensitivity range starting at ISO 100
* New EXPEED-based image processing
* High-speed performance meets the most rigorous professional demands
* Realizing reliable auto control: Scene Recognition System
* AF system employing high-density 51-point AF
* Superior durability
* High-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor with approx. 920k¬-dots (VGA), 170° wide-viewing angle and reinforced glass
* Two Live View modes available
* Picture Control System
* Active D-Lighting — reproducing brightness as you see it
* Electronic virtual horizon
* UDMA-compatible memory card double slot
* GPS Unit GP-1 (optional)