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Nikon Coolpix S230 Review by Cnet

M.D. — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:20:29 +0000

The Nikon Coolpix S230 is a snazzy little camera recently reviewed by Cnet where they write, "Photo quality in general is good, and by that I mean it's typical of an ultracompact camera at this price, though not a standout. The S230 has a sensitivity range from ISO 80 to ISO 2,000; however it's best to stay below ISO 200 for the greatest color, sharpness, and detail. At ISO 400 and above there was an increase in softness. Results were also at their finest with Nikon's Motion Detection and Electronic VR image stabilization turned off as these boost ISO along with shutter speed to minimize blur caused by subject movement or camera shake. Again, detail is best at the lower ISOs, but photos up to ISO 800 were still usable for small prints despite their softness.

In the end, the Nikon Coolpix S230 is a decent, good-looking, point-and-shoot ultracompact camera that happens to have the convenience of an intuitive touch-screen interface. If you're very critical of photo quality or need something very fast, this probably isn't the camera for you (there are other options). But if you're looking for a cool camera to keep with you at all times for snapshots, the S230 is worthy. "

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Nikon D60 Review by DigitalCameraReview

M.D. — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:20:57 +0000

The Nikon D60 review by DigitalCameraReview has some interesting aspects when considering this camera, or the similar Nikon D40. They write, "While the D60 is impressively compact and lightweight, build quality (polycarbonate outer shell over a metal alloy frame) and fit/finish are very good, especially for an entry-level model.

Not surprisingly, in hand the D60 looks, feels, and behaves exactly like the D40/D40x it derives from – in fact the D60 is essentially a "turbo charged" D40. The ergonomic handgrip provides a secure grip and very nice balance point – noticeably better than the skinnier handgrips on its closest competitor, the Canon Rebel series. The D60 isn't cluttered looking, and basic camera operations quickly becomes intuitive.

The question potential purchasers want answered is, "how does the D60 stack up against the Digital Rebel XSi?" Overall, the D60 should hold up nicely (if the lack of a Live-View LCD and three-point AF aren't deal breakers) when compared to the XSi. I've never been a fan of LCD viewfinders (or arm's length composition), so the lack of a live view LCD isn't a major omission in my opinion. The D60's AF is adequate, the kit zoom is a solid performer that should go head to head with Canon's new kit offering at the very least, and the D60's hand-grip is more comfortable. Nikon plans to continue selling the groundbreaking little D40 as their bargain priced entry-level DSLR, so shooters who don't want/need 10 megapixels and the D60's other more advanced features can save enough by purchasing the D40 (with the standard kit lens) to buy a nice quality second zoom. "

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Nikon D90 Review by ThinkCamera

M.D. — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:48:28 +0000

The Nikon D90 is the next generation in the line of Nikon quality cameras. Thinkcamera had a review on it where they write, ''The D90 is a trophy of a middleweight camera, with the D-movie HD video mode tagging on an extra medal or two. No other DSLR in the world has a video feature to match; which no doubt opens up a whole new world of possibilities.

As an upgrade from the D80, the Nikon D90 positively flies; adding a chunkier new sensor, improved speed and picture quality, plus a bundle of modes and features. From a usability point of view, the informative visual information and display features from the D60 have also been adopted - making for ultimate ease of use.

The D90's 18-105mm kit lens, whilst sluggish to focus and rather shy of close-up subjects, covers a very adaptable range that will prove of use to many photographers. Pop on a different lens though and autofocus speed is improved, just not to the speedier heights of the D300. Though, all in all, the Nikon D90 even makes the likes of the D200 look tired; it really is that good."

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Nikon D40 Review by ThinkCamera

M.D. — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:40:56 +0000

Thinkcamera reviews the older model Nikon D40 and has this to write, "Despite the low cost, the Nikon D40 does not seem built down to a price. It feels nicely robust in the hand; light and plastic, but solid polycarbonate. The 2.5" rear LCD is bright and doesn't seem small unless you compare it to later designs. The menu system is also typical Nikon - easy and intuitive. And the button layout of this camera followed the trend set by the Nikon D100, standardising things to this day. That said, previous models lacked the Retouch menu to post-process images in camera. The Nikon D40 also lacks a top LCD, instead using a mode dial in its place, and sports just three AF points in the viewfinder. The rear-mounted LCD screen doubles up to show exposure details in shooting mode, however. Age shows itself by things like the lack of live view, but price is a great leveller.

We're not sure how long the Nikon D40 will keep going in the market, but until it finally drops off the radar, it represents the most fantastic value in DSLR at the moment. Yes it's dated and that shows, but the images are good and the camera is fun to use."

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Nikon Coolpix S50c Review by PCMag

M.D. — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:48:27 +0000

PcMag reviews the Nikon Coolpix S50c where they write, 'Nikon continues taking the lead in wireless digital cameras, but these cameras are still a bit tricky to use. A number of things keep the Nikon Coolpix S50c from receiving top honors. First, I found significant shutter lag, mainly due to the delayed flash effect in its auto setting, and there are other annoying performance issues. Second, the Coolpix's fancy wireless features still proved to be way too confusing to use, at least at first... So, for those who don't mind spending lots of time messing around with tech gadgets and plowing through plenty of instructions, the Nikon Coolpix s50c's wireless features make it an alluring option. Though its image quality is decent, it's certainly not the most awesome camera in terms of performance. Still, at least for now, it's the best wireless point-and-shoot out there.'

Nikon D80 Review by Megapixel

M.D. — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 17:53:44 +0000

The group at Megapixel has a review on the Nikon D80 where they write about this Nikon camera saying that the, 'D80 is an important step beyond the D70, and is an excellent alternative to the more expensive D200. Compared to its predecessor, the D80’s autofocus is much faster, its sensitivity range is greater and it is equipped with a 2.5-inch LCD monitor. Just as important, the 10.2-megapixel resolution of the D80 allows it to capture even finer details than had been possible with the D70. Last but not least, the D80 can be mated to a vertical grip that supports a second shutter release for vertical shots, something that was unavailable on the D70.'

Nikon Coolpix L4 Review by Imaging Resource

M.D. — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 22:48:12 +0000

A review of the Nikon Coolpix L4 has been done by Imaging Resource in which they state, 'The Nikon Coolpix L4's performance ranges from average to slightly slow, depending on what you're doing. Start-up time is a little sluggish at 2.7 seconds, and shutter lag at wide angle and telephoto is on the slow side of average. "Prefocus" times (half-pressing and holding down the shutter button before the final exposure) are fast, though not as fast as I've seen, with a shutter delay of 0.219 second. Shot-to-shot cycle times are also sluggish, at about 2.91 seconds for large/fine JPEGs, and the camera captures frames continuously at this rate. The flash recycle time is about average at 7 seconds after a full-power shot, however. Connected to a computer, download speeds are fast enough, though definitely not the zippiest on the market. Bottom line, while the L4 is clearly not intended for sports photography or really anything that moves too fast, it should handle travel and most standard photo opportunities well.'

Nikon D80 Preview by CNET

M.D. — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 20:18:12 +0000

The group at CNET has a preview on the Nikon D80 where they state, 'Since the D80 is geared toward the midrange, it also includes six scene modes, plus a full auto mode, and program, manual, and shutter- and aperture-priority modes. Nikon also included some in-camera editing, such as red-eye correction, cropping, and filter-effects, as well as the same D-Lighting exposure correction found in its point-and-shoot cameras. Plus, the D80 can shoot multiple exposures, combining as many as three consecutive shots to create a single image. According to Nikon, the D80 will shoot continuously at as fast as 3fps for as many as 100 Fine Quality M-size (a.k.a. less than full resolution) or smaller JPEGs or 6 raw images.'

Nikon D80

M.D. — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:12:43 +0000

Today, the Nikon D80 was announced by Nikon. The press release states, 'Nikon UK is pleased to announce the introduction of the D80, a high performance digital SLR camera incorporating Nikon’s latest digital and photographic technologies. This outstanding interchangeable-lens digital SLR boasts automated operation and advanced features, designed to satisfy photographers with the passion to create beautiful photographs. The Nikon D80 features a 10.2 effective megapixel DX Format CCD image sensor, providing a new level of high resolution and sharp detail. With this, however, also comes the freedom to crop creatively and print impressive enlargements. Nikon’s DX Format sensor and F bayonet lens mount design assures compatibility with the Nikon D80 across the comprehensive range of AF and DX Nikkor lenses.'

Nikon D200 Review by Imaging Resource

M.D. — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 07:31:59 +0000

The Nikon D200 was in a review by Imaging Resource where they said, 'The Nikon D200 is hard to compare on an equal footing with the rest of the current dSLR field, as it really establishes its own category of affordable (well, relatively so) professional dSLR. Priced closer to semi-pro cameras like the Canon EOS-30D, the D200 nonetheless competes in many ways with much higher-priced models like the EOS-5D or Nikon's D2Xs. From our testing, there's no question that the (much) higher-priced models beat it handily in several areas, but the D200 holds its own surprisingly well, and has build quality that takes a back seat to no one. Very significantly, it's by far the least expensive dSLR on the market with full environmental seals, something that sets it apart from any cameras selling for less than twice its price.'