Review: Nikon D500

The Nikon D500 – Autofocus System

The Nikon D500, a 21MP APS-C DSLR has the potential of shooting at around 10 frames per second and comprises of an autofocus system which comes from the one in the D5. It means that it is precisely the type of high end DX setup body which seems to become wiped out with the D300S.

Since the launch of the D300S of six and a half years, the camera market has progressed considerably though the D500 seems to have reclaimed the position as one of the distinguished APS-C camera in the market.

Much of the enhanced proficiency of the camera focuses around sports and high speed shooting together with substantial renovations to the shooting rate as well as autofocus system. However, there are some main advancement to the viewfinder, video skills and the connectivity choices that seem to extend its utility further than one particular niche. The following are the key features:

• 20.7 MP APS-C – DX format sensor 
• 153 point AF module with 99 cross type points 
• AF point joystick • 180,000 pixel RGB sensor for metering and subject recognition 
• 10 fps shooting up to 200 shots 
• 4K (UHD) video from 1.5x crop of sensor • 100% coverage viewfinder with 1.0x magnification 
• 2.36M-dot tilting touchscreen display 
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity with NFC for setup 
• Mic and headphone sockets 
• USB 3.0 connector 
• For working under artificial lighting, an anti-flicker option

Capability of Focusing & Shooting Quickly

Most of the competency of D500 is built on the capability of focusing and shooting very quickly and its 153 point AF module provides a near full width coverage which is connected to a 180,000 pixel RGB metering sensor to enhance further its AF tracking skills.

The AF system of D500 like the D5 now provides two parameters for fine tuning the autofocus tracking performance, enabling the user to identifythe kind of subject movement as well as the precise response to another object obstructing the targeted subject.

The D500 has a 3.2 inch 2,359,000 dot screen which is touch sensitive. Prevailing Nikon enables you to only specify duration, directing Nikon is attempting to extend the range of shooting condition for which the AF system could be improved.

Existence of SnapBridge Technology

Another feature which differentiates the D500 from the D5 is the existence of the SnapBridge technology of Nikon that enables the camera to always remain connected to a smart device, over a low-power Bluetooth connection or through Wi-Fi.

This could mean that after the main connection has been done, images can be transmitted automatically to the phone whenever it is shot and they can be ready to be shared through the internet when you tend to pick up your phone.

 As suitable as a camera, it is intended for professionals and serious supporters, wherein the D500 tends to have two card slots, one which accepts SD type media and the other is for the faster XQD cards. Though they have been around for a long time, the XQD cards are not conventional yet with most of the cameras only accepting SD-type media but this could be changed.

Nikon’s New DSLR D750 Camera

Nikon has unveiled its new 24.3 megapixel full-frame digital SLR camera.

Nikon’s D750 is a new one in the line of lightweight, compact and slim Nikon FX-format body which offers the full-scale specifications required for high quality image.

Nikon’s D750 offers almost all the features that a low and high Nokia DSLRs generally provide. The camera contains the newly advanced 24.3 megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor which is powered by an EXPEED 4 image processor; as in D4S and D810—high range products of Nikon. ISO (controls the sensitivity of light, of a particular camera or film) ranges from 100 – 12,800 which is expandable up to 50 – 51,200.

Main Specifications: 

• Shutter speed range of 30-1/4000s.
• Continuous shooting speed of 6.5 shots/second.
• 51-point autofocus system.
• Advanced Scene Recognition System.
• A variety of movies-recording functions.
• Highlight-weighted metering.
• An optical viewfinder with approximately 100% frame coverage.
• High level of dust and water resistance.
• Built-in Wi-Fi.

Nikon’s D750 is the first DSLR by Nikon which has the ability to lock the subjects as small as–3 EV illumination, which allows to autofocus accurately and quickly in dark surroundings.

The camera is provided with high density 51-point AF (Auto Focus) system which enhances the performance of focus detection even at really low light situations. For fast phase detection there are 15 cross type sensors arranged both horizontally and vertically. The combination of AF capacity in low light and high ISO performance has enhanced the freedom of shooting. Nokia has provided the same new group-area AF mode as in D810 and D4S in addition to dynamic-area AF, single-point AF,
auto-area AF modes and 3D tracking.

The photographers can quickly adjust how pictures are captured and exposed using the couple of features provided. The Highlight Weighted Metering feature helps the users to take quality pictures in bright lights (such as public events and stage performances).

Coming to the video recording functions of the camera—it offers the same quality and functions as that of professional D810. Full HD 1920 x 1080 video can be recorded at 60p, 30p, and 24p. All manual controls including shutter speed/ISO adjustments and aperture adjustments are also available. A tilting LCD screen is provided on the backside of the camera.

This is for the first time that the Nikon FX camera has included WI-Fi as one the features. User can connect their Digital SLR to their tablet or phone through which they can control their camera or manage the photos.

In addition to these features the camera includes a pop-up flash, dual SD memory card slots, a shutter lifetime of 150,000 shots, 100% viewfinder coverage, headphone/microphone jacks, simultaneous HDMI output, built-in intervalometer, and Zebra stripes for spotting the overexposed surface.

This interesting and amazing camera will be made available in the month of September 2014 with a market price of $2300. Nikkor 24-120 mm f/4 VR lens will also be made additionally available in the Nikon’s D750 kit by the starting of mid October.

Nikon launches new all-around lens

Sweeping landscapes or format filling Detail: With the new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140 mm 1:3.5-5.6 G ED VR from Nikon is any subject in no time with in your box. Compact lens dimensions should appeal travelers for sure. This all around lens kid is compact, handy and have a zoom range for almost any situation. The new all-around lens in DX Fomat Nikon has a wide-angle starting focal length of 18 millimeters. So delicate, landscape shots are possible now with ease. At the maximum telephoto setting of 140 mm the photographers can make wonder (equivalent to 27-210 millimeters in small picture and Nikon FX-format). Even distant subjects can thus pick up in no time closer. The light intensity of this universal zoom is 1:3.5 to 1:5.6. The lens is relatively light with 490 grams and with dimensions of 78 x 97 millimeters which will not claim much space in the luggage. The low light intensity and the large zoom range make an image stabilizer indispensable. Therefore integrating a Nikon VR (Vibration Reduction), does not offer blurred photos in low light. The stabilizer allow up to four stops slower shutter speed. The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140 mm 1:3.5-5.6 G ED VR will be available in late August 2013 and cost 619 Euros. Specifications Focal length: 18-140mm Aperture: 1:3.5-5.6, Closest focusing distance: 0.45 m Filter size: 67mm Dimensions: 78 x 97mm