Nikon Announces Nikkor AF-S 50mm F/1.8G lens

By Andy Stanton | 4/28/2011

Nikon has announced the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G lens, a compact, prime lens that combines the versatility of a 50mm focal length and the benefits of a fast aperture for photos and movies.

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Nikon Coolpix S9100 First Look

By Howard Creech | 4/25/2011

The Nikon S9100 falls into the "S for Style" category in the Coolpix lineup. Don't let looks be deceiving, though. It offers a serious 12 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor and an 18x optical zoom lens. Check out our first impressions while the full review is in the works.

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Nikon launches D5100

By Allison Johnson | 4/5/2011

Nikon introduces the D5100, successor to the D5000. It boosts sensor and video resolution, adding creative filters to movie mode and a higher-res flip-out LCD. Read on for more of the raw specs.

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Nikon Coolpix P500 First Look

By Jim Keenan | 4/4/2011

Nikon released its P100 successor, the Coolpix P500, with a whopping 36x optical zoom lens. Behind that is a 12.1 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, 1080 HD video recording and a tilting 3.0-inch LCD. Take a look at our first sample photos and impressions.

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Nikon Coolpix P7000 First Look

By Jim Keenan | 2/14/2011

Nikon offers a lot of picture-taking power in its compact Coolpix P7000, starting with a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor. Our full review is on the way, but first, take a look at some preliminary impressions and sample images.

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Nikon Adds Four New Compact Coolpix Models

By Allison Johnson | 2/8/2011

Rounding out a batch of camera announcements before the CP+ tradeshow gets underway, Nikon announces the Coolpix S6100, S3100, S4100 and Coolpix L24 digital compacts.

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Nikon Introduces Coolpix P500, Two More Ultrazooms

By Allison Johnson | 2/8/2011

Nikon unveils the Coolpix P500 today, topping its own 26x P100 with a 36x optical zoom lens. The compact Coolpix S9100 with an 18x zoom and the Coolpix L120 with a 21x lens are also announced.

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Nikon Coolpix P300 Takes on Canon S95

By Allison Johnson | 2/8/2011

Nikon unveils the Coolpix P300, a slim point-and-shoot designed for the enthusiast. A wide angle f/1.8 lens, backside-illuminated CMOS sensor and 1080p HD video recording pit it against other advanced compacts like the S95.

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Nikon D3100 First Look

By Jim Keenan | 2/2/2011

The highly popular D3000 is replaced by the 14.2 megapixel Nikon D3100. We're taking a first look at the camera's performance and still image quality with the full review underway. Read on for our first impressions.

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Nikon Developing DSLR/projector Combo?

By Andy Stanton | 1/27/2011

Nikon has obtained a patent for a projector that is built into a DSLR camera.

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On Assignment: Nikon Lenses at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

By Theano Nikitas | 12/29/2010

As 2010 comes to a close, we're taking a look back at some of the new glass Nikon introduced this year. DCR contributor Theano Nikitas took some of the lenses for a spin at the stunning Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

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Nikon D7000 First Look

By Jim Keenan | 12/2/2010

Nikon scaled up sensor resolution for its new D7000 DSLR. The 16.2 megapixel DX-format prosumer model also incorporates a new 2016 pixel 3D metering system. Does the D7000 match those big numbers with big performance? Take a look at our first impressions.

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