Nikon D7000 Review
Written by drbob on November 14, 2011 – 1:50 am -by Theano Nikitas With the D7000, Nikon has created a new category in its broad DSLR line. At $1200 (body only, as of May 9, 2011; also available as a kit with an optically stabilized 18-105mm/f3.5-f5.6 lens for $1600), the D7000 offers a midrange alternative to the higher-end Nikon D300s and the slightly long-in-the-tooth but more affordable Nikon D90, which the company released in 2008. Offering a full complement of advanced and automatic features, a new 16-megapixel CMOS sensor, 3D color-matrix metering, good low-light performance, full 1080p high-definition video, and full-time autofocus in video mode and Live View, the D7000 is an extremely appealing DSLR for enthusiasts and prosumers. Basic Features Like other DSLRs currently on the market,... more
Tags: nikon d7000
Posted in Nikon D7000 | No Comments »
Nikon D3100 Review
Written by drbob on August 30, 2011 – 6:20 pm -Nikon D3100 Review (with 18-55mm lens) from CNET The good: Excellent photo quality; well-laid-out controls; interesting, user-friendly Guide mode; full manual controls in video capture. The bad: Smallish viewfinder; slower than the competition; no bracketing. The bottom line: A very good entry-level dSLR, the Nikon D3100 delivers excellent photo quality in a body that's streamlined for experienced photographers, but relatively unintimidating for the less advanced. Its only weakness is performance; though solid, it nevertheless lags behind the competition. Until I sat down to actually write this review, it hadn't struck me how confusing the market placement of the Nikon D3100 is. It's priced the same as the still-available D5000, which is in... more
Tags: nikon d3100
Posted in Nikon, Nikon D3100 | No Comments »
Nikon D5100: The Best Camera Under $1000? Maybe
Written by drbob on April 24, 2011 – 3:25 am -CNET Review Nikon's D5100, a replacement for the 2-year-old D5000, directly takes on the Canon EOS Rebel T3i as an evenly matched competitor. With a solid combination of image quality, performance, features, and design, it's easily one of the better dSLRs available for less than $1,000. But all is not so rosy with the latest D-series model. Find out what holds the D5100 back from getting our unequivocal recommendation. The good: Excellent photo quality with a good noise profile, a streamlined shooting design for both photo and video, and a broad, practical feature set contribute to the Nikon D5100's strengths. The bad: While it's fast, some aspects of the D5100's performance still lag behind its class. The bottom line: Though it doesn't rank... more
Tags: Nikon D5100
Posted in Digital SLR, Nikon, Nikon D5100 | No Comments »