View the world whenever you want with Nikon D3100
Nikon D3100 is another Nikon product with amazing features, an entry level camera with video options. The video option which was lacking in Nikon D3000 has been included in Nikon D3100 to cater to the customers who need this feature. This is the improved version of Nikon D3000 with additional features aimed at targeting those who wanted some added features in Nikon D3000.
The technical features of Nikon D3100 include 14.2 megapixel resolutions which provide good clarity and sharpness and CMOS Sensor. It is also provided with Expeed-2 Image processor, Sensor cleaning and air-flow system to make maintenance easy. Live view mode which was not present in the Nikon D3000 has been added to this model. The high definition video recording which was lacking in the earlier model is adopted in this. It has all the features that a D3000 had including extended in-camera retouching option which enables to edit the photographs, Red-eye reduction facility, and color balancing, filtering and trimming. Storing of images can be either in JPEG format or RAW format as required. In camera editing option is provided and this avoids downloading the pictures to edit.
The response for recording still photography is very good in this model but video mode takes a little longer time and can be felt that it is slow. There are various options to operate the Nikon D3100 camera and they guide to using the camera and pictures taken creatively. The Nikon D3100 has a special feature introduced called ‘vibration reduction’ which helps in stabilizing the image. It provides clear images even in less light and night times. It has 3” LCD Monitor and rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. It provides continuous auto-focus feature for video recording which is very good and comfortable, and this gives the feel of a camcorder while recording. In still photography, it is so fast that it starts and captures a picture in 1.35 seconds.
The Nikon D3100 camera has got a solid build with aesthetic looks and the light weight makes it easy to carry while travelling. The hand grip is a little smaller and congested, but provides good grip, the buttons and grips are spaced comfortably which makes it most suitable for easy operation. All the buttons can be accessed easily without seeing them and effectively operate them. For the users who are not accustomed with the multiple operations, an easily understandable guide and menu options are provided to make it user friendly.
To sum up, it is a great buy for the price tag, which gives exceptional quality and sharp images. The lens sound is not very comfortable while adjusting the focus, which is a minor drawback and can be ignored while drawing overall conclusion. The Nikon D3100 is one of the proud products of Nikon which has good marketability and has acquired a large number of client’s world over.
Nikon D5000 – Loads of features
Nikon is the manufacturer of Cameras from entry level to high end models. Nikon D5000, which is an upper-entry level camera, is loaded with many features which make it better than its predecessors.
Nikon D5000 was launched in 2009 which had many features of its older version D90 with some improved features. It is a 12.3 mega pixel, Digital Single Lens Reflex or DSLR Camera. The main features of the camera are Expeed Image processor, D-Movie Mode, Auto Lens distortion. The most attractive additional feature in this Nikon digital camera is the tilting LCD screen which can be swiveled as required. It is provided with a battery of higher capacity with quick charger and remote cord. The ‘Active D-lighting’ feature provided in the Nikon D5000 Camera helps in better management of shadows which means editing the photograph will be easier. Features like quiet shooting, built in sensor cleaning system and airflow control system makes this Nikon digital camera easy to manage and maintain.
The Nikon D5000 is programmed to set shutter speed and aperture for best exposure quality. The user can either select aperture or shutter speed, the other one automatically gets adjusted, and there is an option to do it manually also. Options like portrait, night focusing, sports are provided and when any of the features is selected the camera adjusts automatically to these settings.
The continuous shooting capacity of the Nikon D5000 Camera is 4/fps with 63 JPEG image and 11 RAW file capturing capacity. The flash provided is very powerful having a range of 17 feet, and it can be upgraded as per the requirement of the user. The Nikon D5000 has the feature wherein the flash gets on automatically when required in certain modes. The image quality produced is excellent, color reproduction; contrast and sharpness are accurate even under default settings.
Though video coverage facility is provided which gives very good quality with respect to color and sharpness, but the time is limited to 5-6 minutes in length or 5 GB in terms of file size. The Nikon D5000 is provided with storage on SD Car which has a memory of 32 GB. The menu has too many options and it takes a long time to navigate through the menu and adjust the settings. The self timer is set at 10 seconds and turns off automatically in the default settings.
The looks are good and the size is handy and easy to hold and operate. The body is made of plastic and has a smooth feel. The controls are provided at the top and bottom of the Nikon digital camera, making it easy to operate. The grip is good with which the Nikon D5000 can be held securely, the shutter button is set for easy operation by the index finger. The display is comfortable to view and the screen with tilting option gives a very good view.
Nikon always aims at upgrading the products with requisite features and Nikon D5000 has emerged as an upgraded version of Nikon D90 with many additional features which aims at satisfying the customer needs.
Capture the World with Nikon D3000
Nikon D3000 is an entry level Digital Single Lens Reflex, with a resolution of 10.2 megapixel camera which produces exceptional quality images. It is an entry level camera for professional photographers. This Nikon digital camera has good, trendy looks and comes handy, easy to carry with a light weight of around 500 grams. The body is made of hard plastic, which provides good hand grip, and has a pleasing look with soothing touch.
Technically the Nikon D3000 is loaded with features except that it has no video recording facility. All the other features are exceptionally good which includes dust-reduction system with image sensor cleaning and Airflow control systems. The shutter is electronically controlled, with different modes like children mode, portrait mode, and night mode for exposure control. It has built in auto flash with red-eye reduction. It has USB interface with NTSC and PAL Audio video output. It operates efficiently well in the temperature range of 32-104o Fahrenheit. The storage can be in file formats like NEF or JPEG and it has to option to store the same picture in both the formats. The DSLR feature offers manual control over shooting, and the option to use different kinds of lenses, and there is the amazing option of being able to use old lenses as well. The image sensor is CCD and not CMOS chips, which is a little slower comparatively in converting the Analog to Digital.
Nikon D3000 has got a lot of options and the access and usage to these options is made easy using the menu. Menu provides options like Playback, Shooting, Setup, retouch and recent setting menu. Each menu option leads to settings that can be adjusted as per the user’s requirement. Different shooting mode options are also available to facilitate the user and there is also a manual which provides all the details for operating the camera. A quick look at the manual helps to operate the camera more comfortably.
Despite the 10 megapixel resolution, the image quality is exceptional. The sharpening of the picture can be adjusted either in the camera or in the Photoshop after transfer. The exposure speed can be adjusted from the default speed of 30- seconds, using Bulb mode, which is essential for night photography.
For the new users, there may be some confusion about the buttons, but the guide menu option provided helps in solving these confusions. The Nikon digital camera is not provided with Live-view feature and video recording as in any other entry level camera.
It can be concluded that Nikon D3000 is the best entry model camera for professional photography and is worth the price tag it comes with. If there is little improvement in this like option for video recording and live-view, this will be an exception product from Nikon.