Nikon launches NikonLIVE

By Andy Stanton | 6/27/2010

Nikon has announced the launch of NikonLIVE as part of its sponsorship of Nikon at Jones Beach Theater with the live event promoter, Live Nation.

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Nikon DSLRs prepare for takeoff

By Andy Stanton | 6/15/2010

Nikon has announced that the Russian Federal Space Agency has ordered three Nikon digital SLR cameras, four interchangeable lenses, software and various accessories to be used on board the International Space Station.

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Nikon Coolpix S8000 First Look

By Howard Creech | 5/20/2010

Nikon's new Coolpix S8000 is about the size of an Altoids tin, and yet it still packs a 10x optical zoom lens. We've taken the camera out for a spin and put the 30-300mm equivalent zoom range to good use. Read on for our first impressions and sample images.

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On Assignment: Nikon Coolpix P100 in the People's Republic of China

By Jim Keenan | 5/12/2010

Packing an ultrazoom like the Nikon Coolpix P100 for a vacation makes plenty of practical sense. You'll be equipped with a 26-678mm telephoto range without sacrificing too much space in your carry-on. But will you regret leaving the DSLR kit at home? Jim Keenan sought an answer to this question as he brought the P100 and a D3 on a trip to China. Take a look at how the ultrazoom fared.

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Nikon unveils new AF-S 200-400mm f/4 super telephoto lens

By Allison Johnson | 4/27/2010

Nikon announces the AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II super telephoto zoom lens today. It offers pro sports and wildlife photographers a generous telephoto range with a constant f/4 maximum aperture. The new lens also features Nikon's VR II vibration reduction system and is due to be released in late May 2010.

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PMA 2010: Nikon Coolpix P100, S8000 Previews

By DCR Staff | 2/25/2010

We've already taken a look at the two new lenses Nikon launched for PMA 2010. Now we're scaling things down to give you a quick preview of two of their new compact cameras - the Coolpix P100 ultrazoom and the Coolpix S8000. Nikon's Steve Heiner gives us a video tour of the new features, and we managed to snag some sample images with the new cameras.

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PMA 2010: Hands-on with Nikon's latest wide angle lenses

By Allison Johnson | 2/21/2010

Nikon let a group of reporters loose on a crop of newly released Coolpix cameras and wide angle Nikkor lenses on the eve of PMA 2010. We put the Nikkor 24mm f/1.4 and 16-35mm f/4 lenses to work coupled to a D3S. Take a look at our full-res samples from the event.

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Nikon releases pair of wide angle lenses

By Allison Johnson | 2/8/2010

Nikon introduces two new wide angle Nikkor lenses today - the AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR and the fast AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED. The pair of lenses are designed to offer an FX-format photographer more tools for wide angle shooting and more options for low-light situations.

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Nikon Coolpix P100 features CMOS sensor, 26x zoom

By Allison Johnson | 2/2/2010

Nikon adds a new member to the Coolpix "P for Performance" series today - the Nikon Coolpix P100. It's the first Coolpix to feature a back-illuminated CMOS sensor, allowing it to shoot up to 10 fps at full resolution. A 26x optical zoom lens puts it just ahead of its 24x predecessor, the Coolpix P90. Full 1080p HD video recording sweetens the deal.

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Nikon Coolpix L110, Coolpix L22 introduced

By Allison Johnson | 2/2/2010

Nikon brings out two more L-series models in the weeks leading up to PMA 2010.

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Nikon announces new slim, stylin' S-series cameras

By Jamison Cush | 2/2/2010

Nikon today announced four new S-series Coolpix cameras. Their "S" stands for "style" and represents a host of features, including long zooms, touch screens, HD video recording capabilities, and sleek new bodies. They're being offered in a variety of colors new to the Coolpix lineup. Read on for the specs and details.

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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj First Look

By Allison Johnson | 1/28/2010

Nikon certainly holds a corner of the digital compact camera market all to itself with the Coolpix S1000pj "projector camera." As soon as it rolled into our office, we had it out on the road for some preliminary shooting - and projecting, of course. Take a look at our first thoughts and sample images.

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