Two New Entry-level Nikon DSLRs

After the announcement of the swivel-screen hobbyist DSLR Nikon D5000, the entry level photography enthusiasts must be looking for something slimmer and easier to use. Just then, images of Nikon D3000 and D300s were leaked out on the web stating that they are the upcoming DSLR cameras from Nikon.

Lenstip guys believe that Nikon D3000 would be a scaled down version of Nikon D5000. The scaled down means that there won't be the D5000 exclusive swivel-LCD screen in D3000 DSLR. Also, the HDMI and built-in microphone will not exist in D3000.

Along with that, NikonRumors carried images of upcoming Nikon D300s body meant for entry-level DSLR enthusiasts. This new D300s, assumed to be without microphone, is a close match to existing Nikon D300 model. It's being speculated that D300s would be capable of recording 720p HD video content, have a quiet shutter mode, would be able to shoot continuously at eight frames per second and have an SD storage support.

There's no official announcement from Nikon on these cameras. Also, no information about the approximate pricing is available as of now.

Via TechTree India

Bua a Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens and 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD

Nikon awardded for best-selling DSLR in Malaysia

Nikon Malaysia Sdn Bhd has been presented with the GfK No. 1 Award for the best-selling Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera category in Malaysia.

This signifies that Nikon is the best-selling brand of DSLRs in the country. The award was based on unit sales for the period January to December 2008.

Stephen Ng, general manager of Nikon Malaysia, said DSLR cameras are becoming more affordable and more consumers are realising the potential of digital photography.

“Over the past two years, the market trend in Malaysia has made a prominent shift toward DSLRs (primarily because of those factors),” he said.

Ng said Nikon Malaysia is striving to maintain its pole position by continuing to field innovative products, maintaining brand reputation and staying competitive with its pricing.

In this vein, it has just launched its feature-packed D5000 DSLR into the Malaysian market. One highlight of the new camera is that it has a swivelling LCD panel which makes it easier for photographers to overcome hard-to-shoot angles.

Nikon’s D5000 can also shoot video — quite a feature when you consider that DSLRs have a bigger image sensor that that found on traditional handycams.

Via star-techcentral.com

Nikon D5000 DSLR previewed: HD Movies, Hinged LCD, Scene Recognition, Live View, New Battery

Imaging-Resource has a hands-on preview of the Nikon D5000. Most important features: HD Movies, Hinged LCD, Scene Recognition, Live View, New Battery, 12.30 Megapixels, 2.7 inch LCD, EXPEED image processing system, 1,280 x 720 resolution movies @ 24fps, optional GP-1 GPS Unit for geotagging, Auto Active D-Lighting.

Built on a smaller frame, like the D60, the Nikon D5000 takes up the top position in Nikon's consumer SLR camera space, and joins a small set of competing digital SLRs that offer HD movie recording: the Nikon D90, Canon 5D Mark II, and Canon T1i; and though not strictly an SLR, the Panasonic GH1 will also be considered by many looking for an interchangeable lens digital camera.

Since the Nikon D5000's 12.3-megapixel CMOS sensor is said to be the same as the D90's, we expect it to have excellent imaging characteristics. ISO ranges from 200 to 3,200, with a Lo 1 setting of 100 and a Hi 1 setting of 6,400. Nikon's EXPEED image processing system should easily handle noise suppression and image optimization with the somewhat slow four-frame-per-second frame rate.

Buy a Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

Check out the D5000 preview at imaging-resource.com