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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Announced : 19-08-2010

A DX-format super-telephoto zoom lens with built-in vibration reduction for simple and enjoyable 5.5x super-telephoto shooting.

Key Features

A 5.5x super-telephoto zoom lens with a focal length of 55-300 mm

The first interchangeable lens to utilise a high refractive index (HRI) lens element, which allows for a more compact and lightweight size, as well as offering pleasing rendering performance

With a refractive index of 2.0 or higher, the use of a single HRI lens element provides the same benefits as multiple elements made of standard optical glass. In addition, as this single lens element also compensates for focal plane curvature and spherical aberration, the lens itself could be made smaller and lighter yet still offer 5.5x magnification and support for super-telephoto shooting at up to 300 mm. It exhibits excellent contrast and sharp rendering throughout the entire frame even at maximum aperture. 

Built-in vibration reduction (VR II) offering camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately four steps

The benefits of vibration reduction are best demonstrated with super-telephoto shooting. This feature stabilises the view through the viewfinder for simpler focusing. 

Two ED lens elements used for superior chromatic aberration compensation

Equipped with a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for extremely quiet autofocusing

Technical Specifications

Lens Construction (Elements/Groups) :  17 elements / 11 groups (2 ED glasses)

Picture Angle with Nikon DX Format  :  28° 50'- 5° 20'

Minimum f/stop  :   22-29  

Closest focusing distance  :   1.4 m

Maximum reproduction ratio  :   0.28x

Filter Attachment Size  :   58 mm

Lens Cap  :  Snap-on

Lens Hood  :  HB-57

Lens Case  :   CL-1020

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)   :   Approx. 76.5 x 123 mm

Weight (approx.)  :   Approx 530 g

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Announced : 27-08-2008

This compact and affordable 5.8x zoom NIKKOR lens offers remarkable versatility and covers a broad focal range of 18 to 105mm. When mounted on any DX-format Nikon digital SLR camera, the picture angle is equivalent to that produced by a 27 to 157.5mm focal length lens on a 35mm-format film camera or Nikon FX-format camera.

An ultra-compact Silent Wave Motor (SWM) built into the lens body ensures fast, quiet and accurate autofocus operation and complements the compact design for superb handling. Nikon's VR (Vibration Reduction) function, specifically engineered for each NIKKOR lens, gives photographers the ability to shoot handheld at shutter speeds up to three stops* slower than would otherwise be possible, thereby minimizing image blur caused by camera shake and delivering dramatically sharper pictures, especially in low-light conditions such as in interiors and at twilight.

Key Features:-

DX-format, high-power 5.8x zoom lens with focal length ranging from 18 to 105mm

Broad picture angle range approximates the perspective of a 27-157.5mm lens on a 35mm-format film camera or Nikon FX-format digital SLR

Covers diverse shooting situations from wide-angle landscapes and interiors to portraiture and medium-range sports

Vibration Reduction assures sharper handheld pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise be possible

Built-in Silent Wave Motor delivers quiet, swift autofocus with superior accuracy

High-performance optical system featuring an ED glass element and an aspherical lens element realizes superior image reproduction capability

The rounded 7-blade diaphragm opening renders out-of-focus elements more naturally

Leather texture matches Nikon digital SLR's body high-quality exterior design

Technical Specifications:-

Lens Construction (Elements/Groups) :15/11 (1 ED glass element, 1 aspherical lens element)

Picture Angle with Nikon DX Format    :   76° - 15°20’

Minimum f/stop   :   22-38

Closest focusing distance    :    0.45m (through the entire focal range)

Maximum reproduction ratio  :   1/5

Filter Attachment Size    :    67mm

Lens CapSnap-onLens Hood     :    HB-32

Lens Case   :   CL-1018

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)  : 76.0 x 89.0mm

Weight (approx.)    :   450g

Nikon Football Foto Test

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Nikon VS Grey Market

What does Nikon have to offer me?

"What does Nikon have to offer?" VS "What does a grey item offer?"

Besides the functionality and specifications of a camera, another deciding factor is of course the price. Grey market items are relatively cheaper when compared to a Nikon camera purchased through the right channel, yet what are the disadvantages of purchasing a cheaper product?

When money becomes an issue, you'll probably tend to think along the lines of, "Now what does Nikon have that is worth my every penny?"

The table below compares the benefits of a Nikon camera versus a camera purchased through the grey channel:

NIKON	GREY
Our products comply with common Japanese standards or regional non-Japanese standards, depending on the region in which the camera was sold.	Items may not meet mandatory safety and certification codes, or may not have been handled properly, therefore they may malfunction easily.
Full technical service is provided at your local service centre. During the warranty period, any servicing or repairs will be free of charge, provided the camera was bought in the same country as where it was purchased from. Damage caused by owner's negligence, accident, misuse, do-it-yourself repairs, sand or water is not covered by this warranty.  Please check with the Nikon Authorised Service Facility in your country for any prevailing charges to the service which you require.	May not be able to receive full technical support as the warranty is valid only in the country where the camera was purchased from. Certain dealers selling grey items may not be able to provide technical support as well. You will also have to pay to have your camera serviced if it was bought from another country.
The manual in the package will be in the preferred language of your region.	The manual may not be in the preferred language of your region. The manual is usually a photocopy of the original manual.
Users are able to register their product online to download software and firmware upgrades.	Owners of grey items may not be able to download online software and firmware upgrades available from the Nikon site, due to incompatible serial numbers.
The software CD included in the package will be an INT (International) version. Software upgrade is easier if the initial software installation was an INT (International) version.	The software CD included in the package may not be an INT (Inernational) version and as a result, there may be problems involved when wanting to upgrade the software.

Nikon supports AFC Asian Cup 2011

Nikon supports AFC Asian Cup 2011

The AFC Asian Cup 2011, which is hosted by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), will be held in Qatar from January 7 to 29, 2011.

The Asian Cup is a prestigious football tournament held once every four years. This time, teams from sixteen countries will contest to be the top national team in Asia.

Matches will be broadcast in a number of Asian countries, Australia and all over the Middle East by diverse media.

Nikon will support the event as an official supporter of the AFC, so the Nikon logo will be displayed around the pitches, and the company will operate a service depot to provide support to accredited photographers at the event.

Nikon will also host the Nikon Field Photographer Program which has been conducted for football events held by the AFC since 2008 and is a highly appreciated activity.

This program aims to provide local families in Asia with opportunities to feel the excitement of football by taking photographs of the players - from the sidelines or behind the goal - with Nikon digital SLR cameras before the kick off. This time, the program is scheduled to run over several matches and three pairs from Qatar - one parent and child - will be invited to each of the select matches, including games featuring Qatar’s national team.

During the AFC Asian Cup 2011, Nikon and the AFC will open a photo gallery on the official event website. In addition, Nikon will hold a photo exhibition commemorating the Asian Cup at the Shanghai showroom of Nikon Imaging (China) Sales Co., Ltd. Nikon will also conduct various other activities to pump up the AFC Asian Cup 2011.

This is the third consecutive year that Nikon has supported the event.

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From the 2007 AFC Asian Cup

               

Nikon D7000 Review

DSLR D7000

Announced : 15-09-2010

The D7000 is a high-quality mid-class D-SLR that will respond to user demands for a 

variety of the latest camera technologies and functions, enabling them high-quality, 

high-definition shooting.

Price: RSP RM 4,998.00 (with AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G 

 

Nikon D7000 Package

Nikon D3100 Specification

                                 

DSLR D3100

Announced : 19-08-2010

An entry level digital-SLR camera with a new CMOS image sensor, image-processing 

engine and helpful Guide mode that makes capturing beautiful images easy.

   Technical Specifications:-

Type of Camera	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels	14.2 million
Image Sensor	Nikon DX format (23.1 x 15.4 mm) CMOS sensor
Image Size (Pixels)	4,608 x 3,072 [L], 3,456 x 2,3404 [M], 2,304 x 1,536 [S]
Sensitivity	ISO 100 to 3200 in steps of 1 EV, plus HI-1 (ISO 6400) and HI-2 (ISO 12800)
File Format	NEF (12 bit compressed RAW); JPEG (Baseline-compliant); MOV movie (H.264/MPEG-4 compression format with monaural sound)
Storage Media	SD memory card (SDHC and SDXC compliant)
Shooting Modes	1) Single frame shooting mode, 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 3fps, 3) Self-timer mode, 4) Quiet Shutter Release
White Balance	Auto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, White balance preset
LCD Monitor	3.0", 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD
Playback Function	1) Full-frame, 2) Movie Playback, 3) Thumbnail (4/9/72, calendar) playback, 4) playback zoom, 5) Faces detected during zoom, 6)Slide show 7) RGB histogram display, 8) Highlights, 9) Auto image rotation, 10) Image comment
Delete Function	Single image, Selected images, images taken on a selected date, All images (except protected images)
Interface	USB 2.0 (High-speed), Video output, HDMI output (Type C mini-pin connector)
Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent)	Approx. 1.5x lens focal length
Viewfinder	Eye-level penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1)
Focusing Screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)	Approx. 95%/ Approx. 0.8x
Autofocus	TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approx. 0.5-3m); 11 focus point; Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)
Focus Modes	1) Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous servo AF (AF-C); Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status 2) Manual focus (MF) can be selected
Exposure Metering System	1) 3D color matrix metering Ⅱ (type G and D lenses), color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses), 2) Center-weighted (weight given to 8-mm circle in center of frame), 3) Spot metering (meters 3.5-mm circle centered on selected focus point)
Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)	1) 0 to 20 EV (3D-Color Matrix or Center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering)
Exposure Control	1) Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), 2) Programmed Auto [P], 3) Shutter-Priority Auto [S], 4) Aperture Priority Auto [A], 5) Manual [M], 6) Guide mode
Auto Exposure Bracketing	No
Shutter	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/4000sec in steps of 1/3 EV plus bulb
Sync Contact	X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 sec
Flash Control	1) TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 420-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400, 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-900 or SB-800 and CPU lens, 3) Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S, 4) Distance-priority manual: Available with SB-900 and SB-800
Flash Sync Modes	1) Front-curtain sync, 2) Red-eye reduction, 3) Slow sync with red-eye reduction, 4) Slow sync, 5) rear-curtain sync
Self-Timer	Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2 or 10s.
Remote Control	Via Remote Cord MC-DC2 (optional)
GPS	via GP-1 GPS Unit (optional)
Supported Languages	Total of 20 languages:Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
Power Requirements	Rechargeable EN-EL14 Li-ion battery, EH-5a AC adapter (available separately; requires optional EP-5A power connector )
Battery Life (on a fully charged battery)	Approx. 550 shots
Tripod Socket	1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions	Approx. 124 x 96 x 74.5 mm
Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap)	Approx. 455g
Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area)	Rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL14, Quick charger MH-24, Rubber Eyecup DK-20, Camera strap AN-DC3, Body cap BF-1B, Eyepiece cap DK-5, Accessory shoe cover BS-1, View NX 2 CD
Other Features	Expeed 2 Image Processing Engine, Graphical User Interface, Guide Mode, D-Movie (Full HD recording), Full-time servo AF (AF-F) movie recording