In late August 2011, the company Nikon has announced a new line for himself, which received the letter index AW and three-digit numbering. Nikon Coolpix AW130 – the fourth version, announced in mid-February 2015

Among the founders of the club manufacturers submersibles Nikon does not mean the company has entered into it after its main competitors. However, the debut was a success, and Nikon Coolpix AW130 now looks decent on the background of rivals in this particular area.

Design and Ergonomics – Nikon Coolpix AW130

The relatively small size and weight of the housing protects the electronics and optics from the external environment. Stated ability to withstand immersion to a depth of 30 meters, a drop from a height of 2.1 m and frost down to -10 ° C.

Compared to previous versions in Nikon Coolpix AW130 has a number of very useful innovations.

Firstly, the front panel displays textured ledge. It greatly improve the retention of the body, especially wet.

Secondly, the permissible immersion depth increased from 10 (for the AW 100) and 18 (for the AW 120) up to 30 meters under the condition of being under water is not more than an hour. Perhaps as deep dive, not all fans, however, this figure demonstrates the increased reliability of waterproofing.

Location of controls virtually unchanged. The top of the body is still a couple of buttons – power up and descent. On the rear panel with the appearance AW 120, nothing has changed – a five-way joystick (diagonal keys are, but they are rarely involved) in the frame of the four hardware buttons, zoom lever, button video recording.

On the left side of the casing three buttons to call up the world map, start Wi-Fi-module and to activate the tap control, but they will be discussed later.

All of them are pressed tight, which should prevent false alarms.

The front panel of glass in addition to secure additional lens is located a couple of microphones, AF assist, lamp and the flash.

At the bottom of the case is only a tripod socket. Unfortunately, it is still plastic, although cheap (even for Western buyers) can not call the camera.

Node waterproofing battery mines USB and video output, as well as slots for memory cards makes a favorable impression. Judging by the fact that its design has not changed, the developers tried their best. Wheel clamp securely holds the plug, the main thing – to prevent falling grains of sand on the gasket (do not open the camera at the beach, this is the number of the hotel or apartment). Supplied is a brush for cleaning the sand and salt crystals.

The screen on the rear panel of a three-inch, 921 thousand. Pixels. It is not sensitive to touch. The display, made of OLED-technology good viewing angles, but at maximum brightness of the picture is well discernible even at the beach or a snowy slope.

The choice has several options of finishes, including hacks.

Functionality – Nikon Coolpix AW130

Nikon Coolpix AW130 – a simple amateur camera, so if you want to control the process of shooting from A to Z, look for another model.

Five-times zoom lens with a focal length range 24-120 mm projecting the image on a 16-megapixel sensor size 1 / 2.3″ (6,17 x 4,55 mm). Electronic zoom control (works as when photographing and shooting video) and fairly smooth.

System jitter compensation device combined – electro-optical. When shooting video with it the picture is very smooth.

Focusing is performed by contrast method. Test survey showed that the accuracy of the device corresponds to the class. Any object tracking, continuous-frame and focus. In recording mode, video autofocus works well, firmly holding the object in the zone of sharpness.

In addition to software shooting mode (with exposure compensation input) there are several presets for common shooting conditions, including night (unfortunately, exposure is limited to 4 sec.).

In general, the shutter speed range from Nikon Coolpix AW130 is small – in automatic mode from 1 s to 1/1500 that, given the possibilities of the electronic shutter (1/4000 when selecting bullet shooting), looks weird.

In addition to photos, the unit removes and Full HD-video (H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC). In this mode, operate the zoom and auto focus, a function To pause, which helps not to produce many short video files.

Nikon was the first manufacturer of underwater compact cameras, but a series of AW became rather successful. Coolpix AW130 can be a good companion for fans of extreme sports, but does not claim to be the only camera in the family.

The stated speed shooting (120 k / s) is more like a marketing ploy – the size of the frame with the VGA (640 × 480). If you want to get a fragment of the fast-flowing event, better to cut a frame from a video, which is equivalent to a speed of 30 k / s, and the image size is 1920×1080.

The camera has built-in memory, its volume is small – less than half a gigabyte, but he is able to help out too carried away the photographer. By simply connecting to a computer operating system recognizes the camera as a camera rather than a simple external hard drive and installs the driver. You can also transfer pictures via Wi-Fi (after selecting desired) or copy them to a memory card. In the latter case, there is an additional constraint – card must be empty.

The phone has a signal receiver of satellite navigation GPS, GLONASS and QZSS. It allows not only record images in the metadata information on the location of photographing, but also maintain route as a list of coordinates obtained photographer predeterminable interval. The camera also has a barometer, altimeter and depth (information on air pressure and altitude / depth of the dive is saved in the EXIF). If necessary, the value zero can be adjusted in the altimeter.

Travelers will appreciate the built-in map of the world with the ability to save multiple points markers and sufficient detail. However, to use the device as a navigator can not – binding to the map are not carried out. Compass shows direction on the part of the world, but rather about (16 points of the compass). The manual states that the navigation data from the camera should be seen only as general information.

Since the camera Nikon Coolpix AW130 is designed for use in extreme conditions, along with the traditional way of managing it implemented a number of features to help choose the desired mode by means of small buttons, tapping on the hull or tilting it – it will be appreciated by fans of winter sports.

Nikon Coolpix AW130 is installed Wi-Fi-module to establish a connection, you can use NFC. Unfortunately, you can not remotely control the device – the wireless connection works only for transferring footage to your mobile device or PC.

The device is powered by a lithium-ion battery EN-EL12, which is charged in the camera (sold separate external memory). The manufacturer claims the opportunity to make up to 370 shots, but the actual figure depends on the style of shooting, the temperature of the ambient air / water, use of GPS, etc.

Fortunately, charging takes place via a standard USB-cable and can be carried out not only on the power supply port on the computer.

The quality of images – Nikon Coolpix AW130

By tradition, the files from the camera’s self-scrutiny can be downloaded at this link.

Due to the absence in the immediate vicinity of Kiev ponds with clear water to assess the results of the camera according to one of the direct appointments it is not possible. It should be noted that when installing underwater mode electronics differently than in the “ground” geometry processing modes.

Since Nikon Coolpix AW130 is equipped with a small sensor, the technical quality of the projected frames: Electronics provides good results up to ISO 800. In this sense, it does not interfere with the sensitivity of the noise, and the restriction of dynamic range in the shadows of no significant impact. ISO 1600 can be used, followed by treatment in a graphics editor and a mandatory reduction. At ISO 3200 images are obtained on the brink of fitness.

We were pleased to work with the correct red – its saturation rate, loss of detail at ISO values of the workers there.

Auto white balance behaved strangely. On the street no major complaints, but when illuminated electroluminescent lamps in a studio unit significantly picture, although the color temperature sources clearly gravitating to a neutral white. Set up on the model – a sheet of office paper – the unit gave very similarly to the true image.

On the big screen in movies noticeable sharpening artifacts and compression, but when placed in the network and viewed on laptops, tablets, and everything looks good.

Verdict – Nikon Coolpix AW130

Nikon was the first manufacturer of underwater compact cameras, but a series of AW became rather successful. Nikon Coolpix AW130 can be a good companion for fans of extreme sports, but does not claim to be the only camera in the family.

Pluses Nikon Coolpix AW130:

+ Robust housing design

+ Zoom range

+ Easy to use

Lows Nikon Coolpix AW130:

– Features of the automatic white balance

– Underwater mode is hidden deep in the menu

– Wi-Fi only in the transfer of the footage

Source: Nikon

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Budding photographers who want to improve the skills of professional recording pay attention to the camera Nikon 1 J5. This compact solution with interchangeable lenses was announced a few days ago.

Key features of the model – the ability to create clips 4K format and support continuous shooting at 20 frames per second.
Plus classic design – almost retro.

Basis news – CMOS sensor type CX 20.8 MP resolution. The Matrix is equipped with a backlit. There is a system fast autofocus.

Range ISO: from 160 to 12 800 units.

The device is equipped with a 3-inch touchscreen display inclined, as well as wireless modules NFC and Wi-Fi. Nikon 1 J5 quite “on the shoulder” video interval and work in low light conditions.

The device weighs – 265 grams. Sales start in late April. The users will be offered 3 options – a completely black body, silver, black and silver-white.

Issue price – from 500 to 1050 dollars (depending on configuration).

Source: Gizmag

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This week, Nikon decided to surprise photographers device with extremely extraordinary zoom. It is a model Coolpix P900 16 MP, the announcement of which was held a few days ago.

The camera is capable of 83-fold increase. That allows you to record the smallest details even on an enormous removal.

How much is such a pleasure? 600 US dollars. Home sales are expected in April this year.

If we talk about other characteristics of the Coolpix P900, they are quite adequate. Available format CMOS sensor 6.17 to 4.55 mm (1 / 2.3 inches).

In the role of the processor chip performs Expeed C2. NIKKOR lens is equipped with an optical image stabilization and provides a focal length of 4,3-357 mm.

Have the ability to record video at resolutions up to 1080p (starting with 640 by 480 pixels). The minimum shutter speed – 1/4000 sec. As for ISO, figure is 100-6400 (with support for expandable to 12,800).

Also “on board” are movable 3-inch screen, flash, microphone, electronic viewfinder, speaker and battery EN-EL23. Battery capacity is enough to make 360 shots.

Just Nikon Coolpix P900 has built a complete set of communication modules and ports. The owners of 899-gram gadget will have NFC, Wi-Fi, HDMI, and USB.

Source: Geeky-Gadgets

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If you need an “ordinary soap box” for the filming of the user level, Nikon offers a new camera Nikon Coolpix S33, designed specifically for such purposes. The model has a democratic price for devices with protection against impact, cold, dirt and water, and is intended for use when traveling or during a beach holiday.

The camera is capable of producing amateur photography to a depth of 10 meters, which is sufficient for normal diving and spearfishing without scuba gear. In addition, the model is suitable for skiers and lovers of winter hikes, as the lower temperature limit of its work is at 10 degrees below zero.

The camera is enclosed in a rugged housing dimensions of 37.6 x 67.0 x 109.5 mm, made of special plastic. This makes it possible to withstand impact when dropped from a height of five feet. That is, if the unit to fall out of your hands on the pavement, its outer shell and the inner functionality is not affected.

Nikon Coolpix S33 is a portable sealed unit

“Soap” is designed for automatic photographing “no problems.” It is equipped with a CMOS sensor 1 / 3.1, Aperture F / 3.3-5.9 and NIKKOR lens with 3x optical zoom. The focal length of 4,1-12,3 mm, viewing angle 35 mm format is in the range of 30-90 mm.

The device is provided with a TFT monitor with a diagonal of 2.7 inches adjustable brightness and resolution of 230K. The internal memory is 25 MB, but you can use cards SD, SDHC, SDXC. Records with a 13 megapixel (4160 x 3120), 4 MP (2272 x 1704) and a 2-megapixel (1600 x 1200). Videos stored in the H.264 / MPEG-4.

ISO sensitivity of the device corresponds to 125-1600. There are automatic flash. Of the interfaces is known about the presence of Micro-HDMI and Micro-USB. Among others supported by Russian, Serbian and Ukrainian languages. Lithium-ion battery provides 220 shots. Product weight does not exceed 180 grams with batteries, the expected value of – 150 USD.

Source: Nikon

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Nikon and Canon got into this train much later than the other competitors. To this day, the flagship mirrorless – from Olympus, Sony, Panasonic and Fujifilm, but widely known for their SLR cameras brands “encouraging” users, to put it mildly, a strange decision. But not so bad. Nikon J4 – not so far outsider mirrorless market as it might seem at first glance. On the contrary.

First of all, it is worth noting that Nikon decided to build its mirrorless Nikon 1 system on the basis of 1-inch matrices Corp. factor 2.72. Exactly the same matrix are in the Sony RX100 (including versions II and III). Actually, Nikon generally quite often does on camera matrices from Sony. Decision, quite frankly, unusual – the Sony camera series RX100 still belong to the segment “Soap”, although the premium class. At the same time, bezzerkalki from Olympus, Panasonic, Fujifilm and Sony have the same caught up with advanced SLR and a little crammed in the professional segment (for example, full frame Sony A7s).

However, and the company Nikon, apparently, with DSLRs is not going to compete. Controlling cameras Nikon 1 series is designed specifically for beginners and those who prefer to shoot on a “navёl and shoot”. Manual and semi-automatic modes are also there, but to get to them is not so easy, and the parameters of shooting (shutter speed, aperture, ISO) changed “on the fly” extremely uncomfortable. Especially all at once.

So, the most suitable competitor for the Nikon J4 – all the same Sony RX100. This is in no small measure contributes to the new “pillars” of the lens 10-30 – now it is equipped with automatic curtains, electronic zoom and translated into “combat” mode automatically after turning on the camera. In fact, with the established whale 10-30 Nikon J4 turns into a premium bar of soap. And the difference here with the same RX100 (any) – a wider range of focal lengths from Sony and a wider aperture (ie, a high-aperture lens) at them.

In general, if you guess the technical data, one would assume that, all other things being equal (matrix size), “Soap” from Sony takes better. But in reality it is not so – “dark” lens Nikon J4 gives the picture even better sharper than a competitor. Plus, on the side of Nikon wider dynamic range that Sony RX100 (any version) – the weakest point.

Camera Nikon J4

So, apparently Nikon J4 is strongly reminiscent of the previous series cameras Nikon 1. Unfortunately, rotary screen is still missing, and it is in vain – soon without this accessory to imagine the camera, though amateur, professional though, it will be impossible. Management is still quite symbolic – the mode switch instead of the typical PASM controls the selection of automated scripts (one of them hidden PASM), the wheel on the back plane of the body is able to change the option of shooting, but only one (configurable).

But there is a built-in flash. Of course, the poor and the “for show”. But there is. But the “hot shoe” – no. And right here it once.

Nikon J4 connectors

What makes us very upset – if micro-USB port and its own battery, charge the Nikon J4 is possible only with a special adapter. When finally charging via micro-USB will be the standard? Why on vacation to take extra charger for the camera?

Battery and MicroSD slot Camera Nikon J4

As a memory card with Nikon J4 can only use cards MicroSD. Maybe it’s good, it is still easier to find now on sale this card with an SD adapter included than itself SD. And the price for a long time is no different. Just the choice of this format card again points to the “soft-touch” camera – it’s not even a tool amateur photographer and the camera for a lowly user who probably could be removed and a smartphone, but still lacks aperture and optical zoom.

Speaking of the latter – for testing in addition to “whale” lens 10-30 / 3.5-5.6 and we were offered an additional 10-100 / 4-5.6 that the EGF gives 28-280 – just Freaky range of focal lengths. Thus, the lens was very versatile, but also very heavy.

On the other hand, having included two lenses, you can cover all the focal lengths and shooting scripts (well, except for professional portraits and macro – but it’s not a professional camera, we immediately told). That is, at home, in the city, you go with 10-30, and on vacation takes with a 10-100. There, he will also need not always, but going on any tour will be very appropriate to attach the main 10-100 lens and shoot until you return to the tour.

By the way, the camera screen finally made touch. Use it to indicate the point of focus, and even take pictures, but control the parameters of the camera from the screen inconvenient (in bezzerkalke Canon EOS M was vice versa).

Screen mode exposure settings

Another feature Nikon J4 – module Wi-Fi, with which you can control the camera from your smartphone and instantly transmit photos. In general, nothing special, now almost every camera is equipped with this module and soon to imagine the camera without it would be impossible.

There is also a micro-HDMI output and a micro-USB connection to a computer or mobile gadget (just in case, again – charging via micro-USB not).

The main advantages of Nikon J4 – extremely fast and accurate focusing and shooting speed of 60 k / s.

Setting Continuous Shutter

Of course, a time series of 60 shots the camera do not give (the buffer is too small – on the memory card SanDisk Ultra recorded only 20 pictures), but to take such shots where it is important to seize the moment, quite simply. In fact, the video camera shoots, but full resolution.

Switching between modes (the wheel on top of the casing)

Automatic shooting modes and various effects here a lot, but switching between them, alas, uncomfortable.

But let’s look at the quality of pictures that can offer Nikon J4.

As you can see, in good light nothing to complain about: excellent color rendition, sharpness okay. But with the fall of light appear very noticeable noise. However, the good news is that the camera still focuses quickly and allows you to shoot night scenes literally “with hands” (one shot per second delayed, we made using the application on your phone).

However, if puzzled processing RAW, you can achieve more interesting results.

Although we believe that the typical user Nikon J4 should not even know what the RAW. In the end, if you really plan to shoot in close conjunction with the smartphone camera driving through Wi-Fi, something about RAW worth to forget.

In total

In general, Nikon J4 – good camera for those who for some reason is not enough camera smartphone, but the desire to delve into the intricacies photographic not.

On the other hand, if you choose between Sony RX100 (any) and Nikon J4 – the latter still give you quality and better and will work quicker and smarter.

Source: Nikon

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Nikon has introduced two new models with high-powered zoom and instant image sharing, which has expanded its line of cameras COOLPIX – COOLPIX S9900, equipped with a screen with variable angle, and the COOLPIX S7000.

Nikon COOLPIX S9900

Want to share your outlook on life? This is easily done with a 16-megapixel camera COOLPIX S9900. This high-performance camera is equipped with a large LCD monitor with variable angle and powerful 30x optical zoom, which can be expanded up to 60-fold by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom1.

These characteristics allow creatively compose the shot, and shoot the events close up. Built-in modules Wi-Fi2 and NFC3 provide an opportunity to share images obtained immediately after the shooting, the camera simply by tapping the intellectual ustroystva3.

With the integrated GPS, GLONASS and QZSS can store location data. Mark up to 30 locations on the built-shooting world map, shoot videos Full HD (1080 / 60p), or easily create impressive video interval – with this camera, nothing is impossible. In addition, this model is equipped with a mode dial that provides direct access to exposure modes (P / S / A / M), helping to create unique photographs.

With the COOLPIX S9900 digital camera to transfer their creative vision of the world has become easier than ever. Screen with variable angle makes it easy to capture images with unique perspectives, such as the child’s eye level or above the crowd, and a heavy-duty 30-fold optical zoom, which can be expanded up to 60-fold by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom1, opens up completely new possibilities transmission parts.

This camera ensures excellent quality of the photos and videos that can be shared immediately after the shooting, using a special button Wi-Fi2 or touching the camera-enabled smart device NFC3. Built-ins GPS, GLONASS and QZSS allow you to store location data, wherever it was fought, and manual exposure mode – change the settings to create a more dramatic image. With this camera creative shooting is incredibly simple.

Nikon COOLPIX S7000

With a 16-megapixel COOLPIX S7000 digital camera is easy to bring the subject and take unique pictures of friends and family. This compact model is equipped with a 20x optical zoom, which can be expanded up to 40-fold by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom1, so you do not miss an important point, being far from the center of events.

Supports NFC3 allows you to easily share images obtained – enough to touch the camera’s Intelligent ustroystva3. In addition, for the transmission of images, you can use a special button Wi-Fi2.

Shoot videos Full HD (1080 / 60p) with just one click of a button, easily create video interval and use the “Easy Panorama” to create excellent photos while traveling.

Stylish and compact camera COOLPIX S7000 is equipped with a variety of performance features, including a 20x optical zoom, expandable up to 40-fold by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom1. These functions allow you to catch the dynamics of events in detail. To switch from photography to capture spectacular Full HD video touch of a button.

High-performance vibration reduction (VR) stabilizes the camera and, accordingly, consistently sharp images, allowing you to easily create video interval.

Supports NFC3 allows you to instantly share images obtained with friends and family – enough to touch the camera’s Intelligent ustroystva2. In addition, to transfer photos, you can use a special button Wi-Fi2. Thus, you can take the events and immediately share their impressions about them.

other Features

Unusual camera angles, excellent detail

Large LCD Monitor Camera COOLPIX S9900 with a diagonal of 7.5 cm and variable angle is ideal for creative framing. It allows you to capture images as over a crowd of people at the event, and with a low angle, for example when creating expressive portraits of animals. The powerful 30x optical zoom, which can be expanded up to 60-fold by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom1, opens up new opportunities for the transfer of parts and makes it easy to shoot distant subjects.

COOLPIX S7000 compact camera you can take with you everywhere. It is equipped with a large LCD monitor with a diagonal of 7.5 cm, which simplifies composition even in bright sunlight or in low light conditions. Its 20x optical zoom, expandable up to 40-fold by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom1, perfect for capturing facial expressions as well as distant objects.

High performance, instant images

With the COOLPIX S9900 digital camera you never miss an interesting point. To switch from shooting mode to capture smooth videos Full HD (1080 / 60p) touch of a button, and high-speed auto focus ensures rapid focus on the subject. Control Dial provides quick access to the main settings. The resulting image is easy to share with your friends by using the special button Wi-Fi2 and technology support NFC3 – enough to touch the camera’s Intelligent ustroystva3.

In the “Auto Scene” Camera COOLPIX S7000 automatically sets the settings, so you’ll always be ready to shoot. Start shooting smooth Full HD movies at the touch of a button as soon as the time is right, and instantly share them by using the button Wi-Fi2 and technology support NFC3.

Camera for everyday life and travel

Camera COOLPIX S9900 is contained in a compact body, so that it will be equally comfortable when shooting everyday events and memorable travels around the world. Built-ins GPS, GLONASS and QZSS allow us to write accurate and detailed data on latitude and longitude. In addition, the built-in world map, you can mark up to 30 locations.

Elegant, light and stylish COOLPIX S7000 camera looks great in your life. Applying directly while shooting different effects mode “Smart Portrait”, including the effect of “Skin softening”, you get consistently great portraits. Select while traveling mode “Easy Panorama” and create a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding landscape by turning the camera horizontally or vertically.

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Nikon has announced the release of three new cameras equipped with lenses with a wide range of focal lengths and yields a perfect attention to detail when shooting: COOLPIX P610, L840 and L340.

Nikon COOLPIX P610

16-megapixel camera COOLPIX P610, suitable for performing a variety of tasks – from before the creation of night shooting wildlife photos, opens up many new opportunities for photographers. It is equipped with an impressive 60x optical zoom, which can be increased up to 120-fold by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom1.

Electronic viewfinder and a large bright display with variable angle, resolution of 921k. Pixels and alignment RGBW technology allows creative approach to framing. And with built-in Wi-Fi2 and support technology NFC3 you can immediately share the captured images. It’s enough to touch the camera’s Intelligent ustroystva3.

Built-ins GPS, GLONASS and QZSS determine the place of shooting, and an Optical Vibration Reduction Dual Detect Optical VR provides sharpness of the image – an excellent result is guaranteed even when shooting at maximum zoom and when recording movies in the format Full HD (1080 / 60p), which can be start at the touch of a button.

Capture the important moments of close-up with 16-megapixel camera L840. Shoot landscapes and wildlife, as well as create a wonderful close-up shots at family celebrations, using 38-fold optical zoom, which can be increased up to 76-fold by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom1.

Thanks to the “Auto Scene” You can easily get sharp images, even shooting the moon in the night sky or birds in motion. On a large tilting LCD monitor is convenient to choose unusual camera angles to capture and record videos Full HD (1080 / 60i) can be a single click. Built-in Wi-Fi2 and technology support NFC3 provide an opportunity to share a great shot immediately after the shooting.

Nikon COOLPIX L340

20-megapixel COOLPIX L340 camera enclosed in a compact case with classic design and allows you to capture images in both wide-angle and tele positions. 28-fold optical zoom, expandable up to 56-fold by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom1, takes you into the thick of things, and the ability to record HD video at the touch of a button makes it easy to switch between photo and video.

With the convenient handle for camera shake is minimized, and the effective vibration reduction system provides stability, sufficient to produce sharp images and smooth video. Among other advantages of the camera – easy operation, large LCD display, which provides excellent visibility when framing and viewing images, as well as battery power standard size AA.

Nikon COOLPIX L840

Camera COOLPIX L840 with 38 x optical zoom, expandable up to 76-fold by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom1, makes it possible to capture the emotions on the faces of participants of the ceremony, even if they are across the room, or silently to focus on the smallest details when shooting wildlife and nature. Shoot in such circumstances is very simple, if you choose the right scene mode. Large screen allows you to creatively inclined to compose shots, and built-in Wi-Fi2 and technology support NFC3 provide quick exchange of images on the go.

Thanks to the classic design and compact design model COOLPIX L340 is very easy to operate and a lens with 28 x optical zoom, expandable up to 56-fold by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom1, supports a wide range of positions – from wide angle to telescopic. The camera is easy to operate, and a large LCD monitor allows you to easily put together a great shot. Comfortable handle allows you to minimize camera shake for smooth video recording HD.

other Features

High-detail, instant images

Presented camera with a wide range of focal lengths can easily take you into the thick of things and very easy to use thanks to the hull shape. The powerful optical zoom (60-fold in the COOLPIX P610, 38-fold in the COOLPIX L840 and 28-fold in the COOLPIX L340) can be doubled by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom1.

Now you can just as easily take macro and capture distant objects in open terrain or in the night sky. Great shot, you can immediately share with your friends, for this model, and the COOLPIX P610 COOLPIX L840 equipped with built-in Wi-Fi2 and supports NFC3.

Creative recomposed, unique camera angles

Find successful angles using a monitor with variable angle and electronic viewfinder camera COOLPIX P610, or inclined screen, which is equipped with a model COOLPIX L840.

Remove the animal from a low point at the level of their eyes, and deleted scenes – high, raising the camera above the crowd or blocking your view objects. Adjustable tilt of the display will look at ordinary things from an unusual angle.

Large display COOLPIX L340 will provide excellent visibility even in direct sunlight or in low light conditions and help you choose the perfect angle for shooting.

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Nikon has announced the release of the camera D810A – the first digital SLR format FX, designed for astrophotography. With support for a variety of special functions and matrix with a resolution of 36.3 million pixels, this model allows you to capture beautiful images of the sky.

Nikon D810A is an optimized version of the camera Nikon D810 – a professional camera with high resolution. This specialized digital SLR camera is equipped with an advanced infrared (IR) Cutfilter that provides four times more sensitive to radiation spectral line H-alpha (with a wavelength of approx. 656 nm).

This model – the first camera Nikon, allowing without additional modification or special accessories to capture the real color of the nebulae with radiation from the spectral lines H-alpha. Apart from the new filter, the camera has a number of other important advantages: high sensitivity ISO, a great resolution and support for special functions. It allows you in great detail to capture the beauty of the starry sky.

Astro HD

Nikon D810A is an optimized version of the model, which has the highest resolution of the entire line of digital SLR cameras Nikon. And in its scope, it has no equal.

FX-format matrix provides high contrast images with a resolution of 36.3 million pixels and minimal color distortion. Standard sensitivity range (200-12 800 ISO) can be expanded to the equivalent of 51,200 units of ISO, and 3D noise reduction function allows you to create sharp images with excellent resolution, even at high sensitivity ISO. EXPEED image processing Nikon’s 4 improves the overall performance of the camera.

Infrared (IR) cut filter

Model D810A is truly unique and provides a result that can not be obtained by conventional digital SLR camera. Astrophotography is often used in the model D810. It is well suited for shooting the night sky, but the usual matrix does not allow to create high-quality images of nebulae with radiation at a wavelength of H-alpha.

Most digital SLR cameras equipped with optical filters that limit the transmission of the red rays of the visible light spectrum. This avoids the predominance of red hue on color images. Characteristics of the optical filter D810A were optimized. Compared with the filter model D810 enables it to capture almost four times more red rays within the boundaries of the spectral line H-alpha.

Thanks to this innovation, photographers can capture the “true red” nebulae with radiation at a wavelength of H-alpha, and for this they will not have to modify the camera. Advantages of the D810A also allow you to create great pictures of the sky and some stellar fields.

Special Features

D810A model supports a variety of special functions that allow you to effectively meet the challenges of astrophotography. In addition to the parameters Bulb (Bulb) and Time (Exposure Timer) added a new mode Long Exposure Manual (Manual selection of a long exposure). It allows you to set the exposure for up to 900 seconds.

To minimize vibration internal components of the camera during the exposure, turn the electronic shutter front curtain. This way you can avoid blurring even the smallest details. When shooting in Live view mode should use the virtual preview for exposure parameters Bulb (Bulb) and Time (Exposure Timer) – it will provide a clear focus and compose the shot.

As in the camera D810, in this model the image in Live view mode can be increased by 23 times, which allows to perform highly accurate validation of focus. An updated display showing the virtual horizon with red illumination, will exactly set the camera when shooting through the viewfinder.

Increased duration of shooting

Camera D810A optimized for continuous shooting and energy efficient battery, giving the photographer the ability to create thousands of images with long exposures.

Thanks to the high-capacity battery EN-EL15 can be done before 3860 snimkov1 no extra charge – and take even longer if the additional power supply. Additional universal battery pack Nikon MB-D12, which is great for this camera allows you to create up to 10,660 shots without charging. Consistent use of batteries can be installed in the camera settings. To further extend the shooting time, use the optional AC Adapter EH-5b to the power connector EP-5B.

NIKKOR lenses

One of the biggest advantages of the camera D810A – lens compatibility NIKKOR. NIKKOR lenses have been successfully used for astrophotography worldwide. They provide an opportunity to unleash the full potential of the 36.3-megapixel matrix. Camera with such a large number of pixels is very important to use a high-quality optics. Lenses format FX – from high-aperture wide-angle models (eg, AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f / 2.8G ED) to powerful telephoto lenses (such as the AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f / 2G ED VR II) – provide consistent results.

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Consumer Electronics Show CES 2015 has only just begun. This means that in the next couple of days we are waiting for more than one prime minister. Opens race announcements for Nikon, which is presented to the public a new DX-format SLR midrange – Nikon D5500.

The model is no different than any original from its predecessor, Nikon D5300. In fact, this is just an upgraded version of it. All the same EXPEED processor 4, the same 24-megapixel APS-C sensor (23,5 x 15,6 mm) without smoothing AA-filter, all the same 39 AF points with 9 cross- in the center. The manufacturer claims the improvement of contrast AF, which will allow faster with focusing when shooting in Live View.

As a step forward was the camera screen. Rotary touch displays have long been commonplace in bezzerkalkah and compact. Matured at them and Nikon, to install on the new model 3.2-inch swivel touch screen with a resolution of 720 x 480. The screen is really cool – he turns in any direction, and with a finger you can now easily define the basic parameters of shooting (shutter speed, aperture value ISO), browse and zoom the image, and also appeared on-screen customizable key Fn, to which you can assign different useful features.

Have not gone away built-in modules Wi-Fi and NFC. Due to the touch screen will now easier to connect to Wi-Fi networks with a password, which can be administered by the usual methods of smartphones.

What else is new in the Nikon D5500? As a minimum, the case-monocoque. Execution of the latter carbon fibers allowed the chamber to reduce the weight of 420 g and to reduce its overall dimensions 125 x 98 x 76 mm. Slightly redesigned and controls – ergonomics became better as the grip in the hand.

Video capabilities freshman have not changed. The camera is still just able to write FullHD-video at frame rates of 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 in progressive scan. The picture on the video can be adjusted using Picture Control System of the second generation, which allows you to adjust the sharpness, brightness, contrast, tint, sharpness and saturation.

On the shelves of the model will be available in February at such prices: naked “Bird” – $ 900, complete with whale Nikkor 18-55 mm f / 3.5-5.6G VR II – $ 1000 and set with Nikkor 18-140mm f / 3.5-5.6G ED VR – $ 1200. Will also be available two color schemes – red and black. I recall that the previous model, Nikon D5300 body variant in cost of sales at the beginning of at least $ 100.

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More recently, 800-series SLRs Nikon replenished third model – Nikon D810, which eventually may displace Nikon D800, but in the near future D800 will not leave the active line Nikon, will be sold in parallel with the D810. Especially with the advent of the new model price falls a little old.

While there may be more correct to compare Nikon D810 model D800E, which is quantitative characteristics virtually identical to the Nikon D800, but is equipped with a very advanced low pass filter. And compared to the D800 gives you a clearer, detailed image (according to the manufacturer, unfortunately, these cameras have not visited in our laboratory). If we compare the prices of Nikon D810 and D800E, the difference is smaller – about $700, which is, however, too much.At the end of the review, we will try to give an answer, how justified increase in the price, as long as we map the history of 800’s of models in a separate table:

Thus, we note that the new has appeared in the Nikon D810:

• More powerful processor Expeed 4 (a more powerful – is potentially better and faster drawing, the best noise reduction and so on. Etc..)
• Increase the light sensitivity range: Lower – up to ISO 64 in normal mode and up to ISO 32 in the extended top – to 12,800 in normal mode and up to 51200 in the extended.
• 60 full-frame progressive scan when shooting video in Full HD – 1920 × 1080 60p.
• Empowerment of the screen. Not at the expense of resolution in pixels, it has remained the same – 640 × 480, but each pixel received additional white point (subpixel). Thus, the total number of dots (subpixels) rose to 1,228,800, and the RGB color model has evolved into RGBW. It’s pretty interesting solution that allows you to increase the screen brightness without increasing power consumption.
• Matrix remains the same size and resolution (36.3 effective megapixels), but it differs from the matrix D800 and D800E. Most likely due to non-traditional (non-Bayer) distribution of filters in the model D810 managed to get rid of the optical low-pass filter. Fashionable topic today, but I think it’s not just fashion – after all of the circuit is removed one link, and moire are suppressed, not worse.
• D810 shutter has also been updated, it used an electronic first curtain. This reduces mikrosotryasenie camera when you open the shutter. And makes the overall noise “click” a little less audible.
• Finally, another difference – in the Nikon D810 used “trick” from Nikon 4Ds, the so-called group AF area (Group Area AF). This is an opportunity to join in the focus area to five points, the ability to accurately track the movement of an object within a zone. Autofocus is not necessary to “prowl” across the frame, you can concentrate within the zone.

Construction, design, management

In systems theory there are three stages of life of the system. Slow start – formation. Next – a dramatic development. Next – the gradual saturation of the transition to the stage of slow development. Design SLR – a typical example of the saturation stage, when to change anything substantial and difficult, and not too smart. Some details of the design D800 in the 810th model changed, but they are not as important to examine them in detail.

Controls from top to bottom:

• release of Flash,
• button bracketing
• flash intensity control,
• Lens release button,
• switch Auto / Manual Focus.

Beside «D810» under the rubber plug – terminal sync flash system.

Quite often, a high-end SLR models are not supplied with built-in flash. In this sense, the Nikon D810 – a pleasant exception. Very often, even in the open, in good light, light illumination is required.

Producer states: “Durable Magnesium alloy body: reliable sealing protects camera D810 from water and dust.” But, unfortunately, does not indicate the degree of dust and moisture protection.

As you can see, the flash is emitted very high – more than 5 inches from the edge of the lens.

Around the shutter button three-position switch: Off – On – Highlight control LCD panel.

Button on the left of the lens: Pv (preview repeater diaphragm) and Fn – programmable function.

A model 810 (as many professional DSLRs), two memory card slots – Format CF and format SD. It is clear that the two cards can be used in different modes: separate and duplicative.

From this angle is clearly visible mechanism diopter adjustment viewfinder. It works on the principle of “move the arrow in hours” – it is necessary to delay the head mechanism, only then you can make a correction.

Rear panel – no “surprises”. And it’s good! The buttons of course, not exotic.

Next to the viewfinder eyepiece seen the locking lever. It is used infrequently – when installing additional lenses to expand the diopter adjustment.

On the drive select “broach” we see: S – single-frame shooting, CL and CH – continuous low and high speed. Q – quiet shutter. QC – quiet continuous shooting. Self-timer icon. And last – MUP, raised mirror mode, which is used to clean mikrosotryaseniya camera, for example, in the macro.

Here we see a slight difference from the design of Nikon D800 – before the three flaps have been combined into one. And now – disconnected. Below the upper hidden mini-jack 3.5 mm -audiovyhod and mic.

Average cover protects the connector USB 3.0. This connector can be connected not only to the computer, but also additional communication devices and control via LAN or Wi-Fi.

Lower slot – Mini-HDMI. In tinctures camera can set the image format for the TV.

Disc shooting modes as such is absent. One of the PASM mode is selected using the Mode button and control dial.

On the mode “pulling” on the left are buttons to set the white balance, metering type, ISO and shooting format (JPG, TIF, RAW, RAW + JPG).

Button on top of the disc, “drawing” – blocker. To select the “pulling” or raise the mirror, you should press the lock.

There is nothing unusual – capacity battery, a charge which CIPA standard should be enough for 1,200 frames.

Next to the battery compartment cover, below, under the rubber plug is a connector for an optional battery pack MB-D12.

From what has not been mentioned: the back panel has the lever L. It locks the focus switch to accidental contact with AF knocked position. But in general, if we understand that the control circuit is built on two control wheels, instead of the classical mode dial on the left of the lens is dial “pulling” and PASM modes are selected using the Mode button and control dial – if all is to understand the work the camera becomes easy and convenient.

This externally without using the menu. Let’s see what we meet, if we begin to use the advanced settings. I am afraid that it will be easier to get confused here. Not because the menu poorly organized, but because the number of settings and screens large. When preparing this material, I shot a 118 menu screens, and for the 36 selected articles deal! The canvas of the nine rows of four slide better split into two blocks.

The first block of the menu screenshots:

In the partition of the screenshots on the two blocks there is no hidden meaning. Only one explicit – split a large piece of information into two relatively small. Proceed to the second block of screenshots:

So, what we have before the test?

The camera weighs almost a kilogram. Designers managed to make 810-th model 20 grams lighter than the Nikon D800.
The body and the control circuit do not differ from what was its predecessor, but minor elements yet changed. In my opinion, for the better.
Internal changes are more significant: it is the absence of low-pass filter, redesigned the shutter mechanism, electronic front curtain, an extended range of ISO, increased the burst speed, the ability to create a group of AF points (this increases the probability of tracking the main subject and not the background or foreign objects in the picture) .

In Nikon D5300 review , we found that it makes sense to analyze the noise at up to ISO 6400. Then begins this “picture” that quantitative analysis of nothing says. This is true for cameras with APS-C sensor, or less, and for full-frame – it makes sense to consider the samples and measure the resolution for up to ISO 6400 sensitivity, up to the top. While here, on a full frame, gradually accumulate noise such that about quantitative analysis is better to forget.Image quality – noise

And another little remark. Lamps shine in our laboratory with a temperature of 3500 Kelvin. If you set the white balance on a scale of temperature or to “incandescent lamp”, the white balance is not a problem. A slight shift of balance is usually present when you put it on the machine. And sometimes quite significant shift – when setting manually white, although it would seem, is a simple procedure, and white and gray target in our laboratory have in abundance. So now once again we apologize for not having brought balance to the mind, and continue to abandon this procedure, will exhibit 3500 K or “incandescent lamps.” As a test, procedure manual setting of white is of little value, you can lose a lot of time, but in the laboratory every hour counts. When RAW film development at this time we are forced to put the temperature of 3500 instead of 5500, as determined by Nikon D810 18-percent gray sheet.

From the top of sensitivity – ISO 51200 – is breathtaking, although, of course, shoot at this level can only ISO aliens, that they may believe that you met with them (and still do not believe it because of the noise). And the signs of normal pictures disappear somewhere on the level of ISO 6400 – 8000 (where everyone chooses for themselves). Pleased to note that the average level of squelch works very delicately, even at the highest sensitivity can parse the individual digits. However, let’s see what will show radial worlds, allowing to define the resolution in lines per pixel.

Test pictures were taken with the lens Nikon 85mm f / 1.8G AF-S Nikkor. At the minimum ISO sensitivity 64 in RAW, we observe a very high resolution – 0.9 lines per pixel. As far as I remember – it’s a record, such a high resolution still has not shown any camera that visited our laboratory over the past year and a half. At the same time without shumodava JPG and minimum sensitivity to shumodava give a result in the region of 0.74 lines per pixel. Also very high resolution, but the algorithms intracameral JPG eat 0.15 lines per pixel. That’s a lot! Perhaps there are reasons, but they are not easy to understand.

And then, as seen in the graphs, the resolution is very slow decline with sensitivity up to ISO 3200 (we assume its working), then – continued to decline to 0.4-0.5 irregular lines per pixel on the sensitivity of ISO 25600. But as we have said, with high sensitivity (for the Nikon D810 is ISO 12800 and above) quantitative analysis is meaningless. Become too strong color and luminance artifacts to the picture quality could be tied to the resolution.

Together with the Nikon D810 in our laboratory were two lenses: wide aperture portrait lens Nikon 85mm f / 1.8G AF-S Nikkor and long-range Nikon 70-200mm f / 2.8G ED AF-S VR II Zoom-Nikkor, not too weak in luminosity. Let’s start with the first:

Nikon 85mm f / 1.8G AF-S Nikkor can not be called cheap or inexpensive. Its luminosity is impressive, and in addition, impressive geometric distortions. Rather, their almost complete absence. Vertical distortion is very small – D = 0,25, horizontal distortion even less – D = 0,03. Let’s see what the resolution and level of “chromatic” provides this lens.

Typically, the resolution is not too high at the edges – with open and closed aperture. And is relatively large at medium apertures. In the case of Nikon 85mm f / 1.8G AF-S Nikkor it changes randomly, but in a very small range and remains very high – an average of 0.8 lines per pixel in the center of the frame and just below the edge.

As for chromatic aberrations, they are very reasonable. In the center of the frame, our program has recorded something commensurate with the measurement error. At the edges of the level of “chromatic” is around 3% – this is a decent result. A drop in brightness is only noticeable at wide apertures, then it appears to be negligible.

Now we can expand the pros and cons portretnik Nikon 85mm f / 1.8G AF-S Nikkor.

pros:

• Very high resolution across the frame, both in the center and the periphery.
• High luminosity
• Almost perfect geometry of the frame, the distortion is close to zero.
• Almost complete absence of chromatic aberration in the center of the frame and a very low level on the edge of them.
• High speed and accuracy of focus.
• Lows in the lens also has:
• Nikon 85mm f / 1.8G is not equipped with a stabilizer.
• For portretnik it is quite large and heavy.
• And the price he has rather big.

But taking into account the disadvantages also need to bear in mind that Nikon 85mm f / 1.8G AF-S Nikkor – professional lens with characteristics worthy of the highest praise.

Small picture in the table does not convey the appearance of the lens. It is advisable to click the big picture by press F to display the full size image, and then a few more times “control plus” to the lens does not fit into the screen. That’s when it will look similar to the real one.
Nikon 70-200mm f / 2.8G is huge in size and weight, all rather big Nikon D810 paired with it seems an advanced compact. On the other hand, when you walk down the street with this lens, people respect. Size, of course, sometimes matters, but let’s see how well the characteristics of this monster.

On the short “focus” (ranged from 70 mm lens – this is a short “focus”) distortion weakly expressed. Total D = -0,57 vertically and D = -0,28 horizontally. This is a very fair price “barrel” distortion at the edge of the screen will be almost unnoticeable.

Part-resolution Nikon 70-200mm f / 2.8G ED AF-S VR II Zoom-Nikkor behaves predictably – a relatively low resolution for the wide and narrow difragme, relatively high on average. Typically, the resolution at the edge of the frame is lower than in the center. But in this case in the range of f / 2,8 – f / 18 at the center of the frame, it remains high and very high, greater than 0.7 lines per pixel. At the narrowest aperture of f / 22 is lowered to 0.6 (which is also very, very bad).

On the edge of the frame resolution varies between 0.6 and 0.75 lines per pixel, the greatest failure falls on the widest aperture and a narrow resolution even at the edge is larger than in the center.
The level of “chromatic” in the center of the frame is very small, but on the edge goes to the level of 5%. In principle, it is a little, but if you remember how much the hero of the novel, it seems that is not so little. The more so because, as we shall see, on average, “focus” chromatic aberration are almost invisible.

Furthermore, at the widest aperture f / 2,8 (and only on it), we see the edge of the frame and a significant defocusing noticeable decrease in brightness. Not much how it all scary (edge of the frame is not as important as the center), but it is better to know about it.

On average, the focal length of 120 mm (nice that it is not necessary to recalculate anything) vertical distortion becomes more noticeable – D = 1,46. Not the biggest “cushion” in the world, but it is visible to the naked eye. In this case, the horizontal “pillow” remains very moderate – D = 0,44.

Resolution in the center of the frame in the range f / 3,5 – f / 16 is kept at a level above 0.7 lines per pixel, at f / 10 comes up to a maximum of 0.88 lines. At the wide and narrow aperture permission sags slightly but does not fall below 0.63 lines per pixel. On the edge of the frame only at the widest aperture resolution falls below 0.5 lines per pixel. Rather, it is due not to a resolution as such, but with the defocus on the edge of the frame, which is observed on the widest aperture f / 2,8. Perhaps this Defocus suffers only one copy of Nikon 70-200mm f / 2.8G ED AF-S VR II Zoom-Nikkor, that he had been in our lab, but we have tested that received from the manufacturer. And fixed it.
But on average, “focus” almost completely disappear chromatic aberration. Even at the edge of the frame they barely visible, just lifted above the zero level on the aperture – a maximum of 3%.

And finally, on a long “focus” 200 mm (count, again, nothing else) vertical distortion becomes even more pronounced – D = 1,63. Also not the biggest “cushion” in the world, but it can also be seen with the naked eye. And horizontal “pillow” to the maximum “focus” grew up to D = 1,14.

Resolution on the long “focus” remains very high – in the wide and narrow aperture of 0.6 lines per pixel, on average – about 0.75. Chromatic aberrations in the center of the frame are practically absent, but edges of the frame grow to approximately 5%.

Nikon 70-200mm f / 2.8G. Stabilizer.

Methods of testing the stabilizer (efficiency estimates) was described in detail in a previous article. It is, in general, already well established and rarely changes, but in the case of Nikon 70-200mm f / 2.8G, we had to slightly change the conditions and shoot at a focal length of 70 mm instead of the usual 50 However, this does not contradict the procedure, only slightly changes the input conditions. And again, just in case we started to shoot at shutter speeds 1/30 second.

As can be seen on the schedule, our statistical model indicates that the probability of obtaining a clear picture of 0.7 accounted for 5.1 seconds shutter speed. If you increase the fifth and a third of a four-stage EV, we get about 1/70 of a second – the shutter speed, which dictates epmiricheskoe rule of “the reciprocal of the focal length is approximately equal to the shutter speed needed to obtain a clear picture.” That is, the effectiveness of our method is approximately equal to the stabilizer 4 and third stages. Manufacturer assesses performance in the range of 3.5-4.5 degrees, which means that our estimates do not contradict each other.

Nikon 70-200mm f / 2.8G. Totals.

So collect the pluses of the lens:

• High, constant aperture throughout the range of the DF.
• High and very high optical resolution in the center of the frame, and on the edge.
• Moderate distortion.
• Moderate level of chromatic aberration.
• Very high efficiency of the stabilizer.

Collect cons:

• Very high price, size, weight.
• A slight defocusing, which is observed only at the widest aperture, just on the edge of the frame.
• Slight darkening at the edge of the frame, which is clearly visible only at the widest aperture.
• In general, the technical disadvantages are unimportant. All determine the price, size, weight. They are great, but we must understand that a clear image and high light gathering not easy to obtain. Therefore are expensive lenses, for which “people respect.”

Features Nikon D810

“Greens”

Some of my friends photographers got acquainted with Nikon D810. Some of them do not see any particular difference between the D800 and D810. One thing that is noticed everything – even in RAW with the same settings at the level of the green D810 lowered. And here I met two polar opinions: “slaughtered green” and “remove extra greenery.” In any case, I think that the creators of the Nikon D810 took this step consciously: Adjust the color – is setting up a branch of the algorithm conversion RAW. And if a person does not like this level, with film development, you can add “green slaughtered.”

“Hut”, gate, quiet shooting

On the quality of shooting again met different opinions. “Much difference, Nikon D800 or D810, no” – so say the photographers who shoot slow-moving objects without speed reportage. But here, perhaps, the most valuable opinion of the person who is engaged in a very tight wedding and corporate shooting (the same report, but with increased responsibility).

So familiar I found, but the natural modesty would not allow him to open his own name and website. If a little more seriously, he said that “kenonovsky” experience he had 11 years, and the “Nikon’s” – only 2 years. “Well, can you imagine, people come to my site and see that there are almost all shot” Canon “!” To be honest, I did not understand why it hurt to listen to the words of an expert who knows well both platforms. For two years, he managed to change to the Nikon D800 D800E, and D800E on Nikon D4s. So, X is the opinion of the photographer:

The speed and accuracy of autofocus is difficult to distinguish from the D810 D800. But the group autofocus at D810, of course, a very useful tool.

The most important thing that we did in the Nikon D810 – redesigned shutter. Nikon D800 «smeared itself,” ie. E. Picked up at the mirror and shutter happened mikrosotryasenie camera, enough to notice it at 36 megapixels. Very rapid movement of the camera, the pixel size is small, so that SmAZ was evident even at short exposures. At Nikon D810 does not.

Quiet mode is even quieter. This is important if the shot does not allow the loud “click” – for example, in the church. A very useful thing.

Burst speed

Go ahead to the burst speed. Let’s start with a low-speed shooting mode with the installation of 3 frames per second (Nikon D810 allows you to adjust the speed of the low-speed continuous shooting). The number of frames in the series can also be adjusted – the maximum value of 100 After hundreds of frames the camera pauses, but rather again press the shutter button, it otschelkaet next hundred at the same rate as the first.

Now increase the speed of the low-speed shooting up to 6 frames per second (this is the maximum):

Here we see a decrease in speed in the second hundred frames when shooting in JPG. But in general, the measurements correspond to the manufacturer, “shooting at 5 frames per second.” We consider that we always make measurements at the highest quality JPG. And in the case of Nikon D810 – the highest quality RAW: You can reduce the number of bits to 12 RAW files will be smaller and the shutter speed will increase. But these measurements happy owners of Nikon D810 already produce themselves.

Next, we have high-speed shooting.

Somewhat unexpected result: When shooting JPG speed continuous shooting was a tad slower than the slow burst with the installation of 6 fps. And when shooting RAW and RAW + JPG – the same to the nearest hundredth. It turns out that these two modes overlap with each other. Or speed continuous shooting is only needed when the regular set to a lower speed. Perhaps at low speed we get a win (on the accuracy of focusing, for example), but this is the subject of a separate study.

And we need to explore another mode – “quiet continuous shooting.”

Yes, sometimes you wonder when you see the results. Imitating Georg Cantor (creator of set theory), I want someone to write (he wrote Julius Dedekind): “I see, but do not believe it!” It’s funny! It’s funny that mode RAW + JPG in rapid phase may be faster than the mode of RAW. However, then (in the slow phase) RAW still wins back his.
Tests were carried out with the lens Nikon 85mm f / 1.8G AF-S Nikkor and speed card SanDisk Extreme Pro 16GB 95MB / s. Phonogram recording tests can be downloaded in the section “Test materials for download.”

Video

If you’ve been paying attention to the timetable “Stabilizer Nikon 70-200mm f / 2.8G» – it turned out the initial curve sloping. “Aim” even without a tripod at a minimum distance of 70 mm is very difficult, hard and long “spyglass” just jumps (that did not stop her at exposures up to 5.1 seconds to give most of the frame with a fine sharpness).

And for video shooting without a tripod Nikon 70-200mm f / 2.8G – not exactly the best lens. Even in broad daylight, even with the stabilizer on. Is that in your artistic plans include accented shooting “with hands”. Our plan is not included, but the other zoom lens but Nikon 70-200mm f / 2.8G, we have at the time of testing was not. In any case, in the “Digital photo” we only try video, but do not do a full test.

In general, Nikon D810 positions as the camera that can be used for professional video shooting. Most likely, it’s true. But this professional photography camera should be clothed in “keno”, it looks like a battle D810 elephant in the garb War Mammoth.

And if a little more seriously – yes, we shot a video in very windy conditions (wind noise scores all sounds). This video shows how smooth and well-D810 draws frame. The quality of exposure, sharpness, no hint of falling frames. Even when there is a rapid movement from one object to another, the picture is smooth, not twitching (honest 60 fps). That’s all that can show our “test”. For the present study as D810 camcorder takes time, additional equipment, a set of lenses and, most importantly, hands and head, able to shoot professionally. Otherwise (without hands, head and equipment) D810 remain home video camera.

Results of Nikon D810

It seems that all the available information about the Nikon D810 is collected, it is possible to summarize.

So pluses camera:

• Without a doubt, Nikon D810 – the high-end camera. With good optics, it provides amazing photos: color, plastic, precision, dynamic range.
• In comparison with the Nikon D800 and Nikon D800E even done a lot of “work on the bugs.” First of all, is a re-valve and the problem mikrosotryaseny 36-megapixel matrix. The second important point – the appearance of AF group.
• Burst rate is high enough for a dynamic sequential shooting. For a sports report is likely to speed 5 fps is not enough. However, this is difficult to provide a definitive diagnosis – someone who likes to “shoot” series, some prefer to predict the exact footage.

Cons camera:

• A marked increase in price compared to Nikon D800 and D800E.
• The lack of built-in modules Wi-Fi and GPS.

Perhaps, after all comparisons, we can conclude that the Nikon D810 has reached a new level of quality compared to the D800 and D800E. Probably the same conclusion came and manufacturer, announced a price of 20-25 per cent higher than that of their predecessors. But the pattern develops: higher possibilities – the higher the price. For professional quality always has to pay a lot of money.

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