As camera manufacturers are continuing the megapixel race, with Sony releasing a bunch of 24 MP APS-C (1.5 crop-factor) cameras like Sony A77, A65 and NEX-7, and Nikon releasing a high resolution 36 MP Nikon D800, many of us photographers question the need for such a high resolution sensor. Some...
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Nikon D4 vs D800
While the Nikon D800 has not officially been released yet, its specifications have been leaked for a while now, so our readers have been asking more and more questions about it. In this Nikon D4 vs D800 comparison, I will write about the rumored specifications of the D800 and compare...
Nikon D4 vs D3s
Many of the current Nikon D3s owners like me probably wonder about the differences between the new Nikon D4 and the now obsolete Nikon D3s DSLR cameras. While I do not yet have the Nikon D4 to do more in-depth side by side comparisons, I decided to write about differences...
What is a Low-Pass Filter?
A low-pass filter, also known as anti-aliasing or "blur" filter, is used by camera manufacturers to eliminate the problem of moiré by blurring what actually reaches the sensor. The low-pass filter blurs the image very slightly. While extreme details are lost in this process, the problem of moiré is completely...
Nikon D3s Review
The Nikon D3s has received numerous awards, including "best product / camera" from various reputable organizations and websites. And it did for a reason - its image quality, high ISO performance, superb autofocus, fast speed, and rich features make it a phenomenal camera - truly one of the best cameras...
Nikon 1 30-110mm VR Review
This is an in-depth review of the new Nikon 1 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 VR lens, also known as "1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6" that was announced on September 21, 2011 specifically for the new Nikon 1 system, together with three other lenses and the new Nikon V1 and J1 cameras. The...
Nikon 1 10-100mm VR Review
This is an in-depth review of the new Nikon 1 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 VR lens, also known as "1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM" that was announced on September 21, 2011 specifically for the new Nikon 1 system, together with three other lenses and the new Nikon V1 and J1 cameras....
Nikon 1 J1 Review
The J1 and V1 cameras are Nikon's first attempt to produce a mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses, which took 5 years of careful design and development by Nikon's engineers. Why did Nikon decide to enter the mirrorless market and where is the mirrorless technology positioned relative to the DSLR and...
Best Nikon Lenses for Landscape Photography (2024)
What are the best Nikon lenses for landscape photography? Nikon has made so many great lenses over the years that the answer isn't obvious! However, after extensively testing almost every Nikon lens both in the field and in the lab, I can confidently recommend each one of the lenses shown...
Nikon 1 10mm f/2.8 Review
This is an in-depth review of the new Nikon 1 10mm f/2.8 CX pancake lens, also known as "1 Nikkor 10mm f/2.8" that was announced on September 21, 2011 specifically for the new Nikon 1 system, together with three other lenses and the new Nikon V1 and J1 cameras. The...