Nikon is a prominent manufacturer of optical equipment, and particularly cameras and lenses. Their main photographic line website is at: imaging.nikon.com
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Is there any significant difference between Nikon and Canon?
I'm considering purchasing a DSLR for the first time here in the next couple of months. The two "big boys" seem to be Canon and Nikon. I've looked at both companies, and I can't really see significant ...
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Should I get DX for my APS-C camera, or FX lenses in case I upgrade to full-frame in the future?
I recently bought a Nikon D90 camera body, which has a "DX" APS-C-sized sensor..
Within the same budget, should I go with DX lenses or should I get full frame lenses in case I upgrade to a full frame ...
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Is there a noticeable difference between 1.8 and 1.4 prime lens?
I have been shopping around for a prime lens for my Nikon d50. I noticed that the 1.8 is hundreds of dollars cheaper than the 1.4 AF-S. What will I gain for that cost difference? Is it really ...
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Is the lack of AF Motor on the Nikon D5100 an important factor?
I had made up mind on purchasing a Nikon D5100 during the holidays but only yesterday I realized that it doesn't have a AF motor with it.
This is forcing me to change to Canon 550D which is in the ...
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What are the most notable differences between Canon and Nikon lenses?
I'm currently considering to buy one of the next generation enthusiast DSLRs. Either a Canon EOS 60D or the slightly more expensive Nikon D7000. I'm quite new to the SLR discussion but I know there ...
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What type of lens will auto-focus on Nikon bodies without a focus motor?
I know my D40 doesn't have a motor in it to auto-focus lenses.
What type of lens has the motor in it? How can I know which lenses will and will not work?
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What are the differences between E-TTL, i-TTL, and P-TTL?
Canon, Nikon and Pentax each have their own TTL flash metering systems, respectively E-TTL, i-TTL, and P-TTL. They all use a weak preflash that is metered and used to calculate flash power level ...
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What features differentiate Nikkor and Tamron/Sigma lenses?
I'm wondering if anyone has an opinion about Nikkor vs. Tamron and/or Sigma lenses. Is it worth the extra money to purchase Nikkor lenses? I haven't had the chance to compare these. Are the Nikkor ...
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How do you choose among different 70-300mm lens for Nikon DSLRs?
I have a Nikon D5100 and it's my first dSLR. I've played with the kit lens for a while and now want to explore the zoom category. I've shortlisted these 70-300mm lenses:
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor ...
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Nikon lenses: to G or not to G?
I am set to buy a 2nd lens to my d7000 kit lens.
I’m close to deciding between the 35 or 50 mm, I will likely go for the f1.4 version and wanted to determine if I would need or appreciate the G ...
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D5100 or D90 ? Which one to buy as the first DSLR?
I am planning to buy my first DSLR camera and have pinned down on Nikon. However, I am not able to make up my mind between the Nikon D90 and Nikon D5100. While D90 is more expensive, I am not sure if ...
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What's the difference between using a 50mm f/1.8G and a 50mm f/1.8D with a Nikon D80?
Recently, Nikon announced their new 50mm f/1.8G lens, as revamp of the old 50mm f/1.8D. Here's how Gizmodo describes the difference:
The main difference between this new
"nifty fifty" and the ...
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Is the Canon t2i or new Nikon d90 better for an entry DSLR?
so i want to jump into the world of DSLR and aside from being a crazy picture taker have no skills as a photographer. i take many shots and delete bad ones in the hopes that some will be really nice.
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Is the D90 worth the extra money for a beginner?
I am looking at getting a DSLR. I have a little experience with a film SLR but not much more than the basics. I plan to take a range of photo types.
My research has narrowed down the products to the ...
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What LCD protector should I get for a Nikon D5100?
Just bought my wife the D5100 as a gift and I was looking for recommendations for a LCD screen protector. The articulating screen was part of the reason I got the camera, but it obviously limits the ...
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What's a good Nikon lens (DX) for a serious hobbyist landscape photographer?
I shoot a bit of everything, though mostly landscape stuff. Mostly with a beanbag, or handheld.
I currently have the following lenses:
Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED DX
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG
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Do the issues with sharpness I am seeing require AF fine-tuning?
I own a nikon D7000 with 18-105 lens. I am not happy with sharpness I get with autofocus in portraits. I read about front/back focusing, but I am not sure whether my gear has this issue. Is this issue ...
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Is it necessary to turn off lens-based VR before turning off the camera?
I just bought a D3100 and started reading its manual. On the lens' Vibration Reduction chapter it said that the VR should be turned off before turning off the camera, every time I use it. Is it really ...
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For greater telephoto range, should I use 70-200mm + teleconverter or a longer zoom lens?
Right now, I have a Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-f/5.6 VR lens. I like it, but want more telephoto range and would also like to be able to use faster shutter speeds. I am interested in the 70-200mm f/2.8, but ...
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Which Lightroom import presets should I use to get output like that from Capture NX?
When I import NEF photos into Lightroom, they do not look as good as they appear when importing into Capture NX. The colours look a little more muddy and there is a lack of contrast.
This means that ...
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What is the best external flash for Nikon beginner?
I have read a lot about the SB-800/SB-900 but I am on a low budget (around ~120$). Is there an external flash that I can have to start learning to use it? I do not want absolutely TTL compatibility so ...
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Recommendations for off-brand battery grips for DSLRs
The Nikon- and Canon-branded battery grips are insanely expensive. What alternatives are out there, and where is the best place to buy them?
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How do I manually calculate fill flash?
My main flash is a Nikon SB-24, used on a Nikon D200. Hence, iTTL doesn't work. I've had no issues using A-mode (the thyristor in the flash determines flash output) or M-mode (manual on the flash) ...
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What benefit does Hasselblad have vs high-end Canon / Nikon?
When should one switch to Hasselblad vs. Canon 1DX or high-end Nikon ?
Apart from the number of pixels, what do the cameras from that brand bring?
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Should I get a kit or separate lens for my D7000?
I am set on getting a D7000 and am drooling already to get one. My only hurdle left is to determine whether the kit lens is good or if i should get the body only and put the 300$ difference between ...
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What web-based expert resources for Nikon are similar to The Digital Picture for Canon?
I've followed Canon photo products for years and I can't go past this great expert resource on Canon cameras, lenses and few other accessories photographer should know about and read before buying ...
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What is the difference between a Nikon “Micro” lens and a “Macro” lens?
When it comes to macro photography and Nikon, what is the difference between a Micro and a Macro [Nikkor] lens?
Is the answer as simple as to say that Nikon uses Micro in its nomenclature for its ...
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What Nikon lens to buy to make photos of birds?
Currently, the zoomiest lens I have is a Nikon 18-200mm. I want to be able to take photos of wildlife, or in most cases birds, which I can't do at 200mm.
For a long time, I wanted to purchase a Nikon ...
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What DX Nikon lenses should I look at for concert/club photography?
I'm looking at upgrading my kit for a music photojournalism internship over the summer and I was wondering what the best way to spend $600 was.
My current setup is a d7000, a kit lens, a manual ...
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Why is the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR twice as costly as Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX?
The Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR is almost twice as costly as Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX. Why is that so?
The only difference I see is the internal Focus. If that ignored are ...
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How do I get Adobe Camera RAW to read the the in-camera settings from Nikon raw .NEF files?
I dislike the losing of camera settings when I shoot in raw (.NEF) in nikon. The colors become dimmed and the camera noise reduction is removed , so the the photos look very noisy compared with ...
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Do differences in color saturation across Nikon and Canon pictures matter?
I am about to buy a new DSLR and shortlisted the two models, Nikon D5100 and Canon 550D.
From the pics that I have seen on Flickr it seems that Nikon pics have more saturated color than Canon. Is it ...
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What causes auto-focus “freezing”?
On occasion, the auto-focus system in my camera and/or lens just stops working. I'll be holding down the shutter release halfway and tracking a subject and I can feel/hear the auto-focus system ...
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Is AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G lens good for both macro and portrait photography?
I'm thinking of buying a macro lens am considering the Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR.
Is this lens really good for portraits? Where can I find sample pictures taken with this lens? Is ...
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Why is there a preflash from a built-in flash when using remote flash only?
When using Nikon D7000 with an off-camera SB600 (which cannot be used as commander) in TTL mode, the built-in flash must be opened to make it work (to serve as a commander), even if this built-in ...
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Which 70-300mm lens between the Nikon VR and Sigma? [duplicate]
I am confused about selecting a 70-300mm lens. I have 2 lenses to decide between, the 'Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR' and the 'Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG'. I hear lot of good things ...
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Why am I getting black photos when I use the Manual feature on my Nikon D5100?
I was taking mass photos a few days ago, and I had it set to Manual, when after about four photos, the rest started coming out black. I could see through my eyepiece clearly, it took the photo ...
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Intervalometer for Nikon D3000
I have a wireless control for my shutter release, and it works great. An intervalometer or really any device that will release the shutter at stated intervals seems hard to find for the D3000. A guy ...
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Can I save money on lenses by buying a Nikon camera with an in-body autofocus motor?
I have dilemma what camera is better Nikon D5100 or D90. The first one is newer but the second one has lens servo ("screwdriver") motor. My question is: can I save some money overall with the more ...
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What is the difference between DX format and FX format lenses, and which to choose for what purpose?
http://www.nikon.co.in/products.php?categoryid=1011
What is the difference between DX format and FX format lenses, and which to choose for what purpose?
What are the pros and cons of both?
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When to use a particular auto-focus mode
I have a Nikon D90, and after taking a photography course that recommended single point auto-focus I predominately use that. I was testing some of the modes today (single point, dynamic area, ...
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Nikon RAW image processing in non-Nikon software
I love Adobe Lightroom, the workflow, the interface, the whole package. However, as a Nikon owner never did I manage to get the colors to look as good as after processing with Capture NX. No doubt ...
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Sigma 10-20mm f5.6 alternatives?
I've been wanting to add a wide angle lens to my collection for a while now. Sigma 10-20mm f5.6 looks good. I was looking at it about 2 years ago. I was wondering if there have been newer wide angle ...
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What is a great portrait lens for Nikon (under $1000)?
I am currently shooting with a Nikon D90 and use the kit 18-105 lens and a 50mm f/1.8. Mostly I shoot as a hobby but lately I've been asked to do some family and engagement shoots. The 50mm is ...
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What should someone know when switching from Canon to Nikon?
I'm starting the switch from Canon to Nikon. Having used Canon gear for 10 years I'm pretty familiar with their system. As I move to Nikon, what things should I know that are different and would be ...
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Maximum lens weight for my camera?
I apologize if this was asked before, but where can i find information about maximum allowed lens weight for my camera?
I'm asking because, i have an opportunity to get old Soviet build 80-200mm lens ...
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What fixed lens to use on a cropped sensor DSLR for mountain landscape photography?
This spring, I want to do a few trips to mountains to take some shots of mountain landscapes, including in sunrise/sunset environments.
I already have a Nikon 18-200mm VR (3.5-5.6). I imagine that it ...
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Can the sharpness of the lens be evaluated with no relation to the DSLR?
When I read lens reviews, they all say that one lens is sharp, another is very sharp, another one is not sharp at all, etc.
For me, it doesn't make sense to just say that a lens is sharp or not, with ...
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Why are Canon and Nikon the biggest camera manufacturers?
Coming in new to the whole SLR world, I am yet to find a conclusive answer to a question that's been bothering me: why are Canon and Nikon the big two? My wife has gone down the Sony route because ...
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Does a Nikon DX lens on a FX camera get subjected to the 1.5X crop factor?
My friend has a Nikon 35mm DX lens that I want to use on my FX camera. If I use his lens on my camera in DX mode, does the effective focal length of the lens become 35mm * 1.5 = 52.5mm, or does it ...
