digital slr: Sep 8, 2008

PRODUCT: NIKON D300
PRICE: RM 5000
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
12.3 effective megapixel Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor Magnesium alloy body for light weight and rugged durability Nikon^s original EXPEED digital image processing concept Nikon^s original Scene Recognition system Nikon?s Software Suite software for easy control over image adjustment Newly employed Picture Control System Accurate focal-plane contrast AF CF card double slot accepts two CF cards Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL flash control Viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage

PRODUCT SPECS:

Type of Camera	Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lenses
Effective Pixels	12.3 million
Image Sensor	CMOS sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 13.1 million; Nikon DX format
Image Size (Pixels)	4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]
Sensitivity	ISO 200 to 3,200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV with additional settings of approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) under ISO 200, and approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200
File Format	NEF 12-bit or 14-bit (uncompressed, lossless compressed or compressed RAW); TIFF (RGB); JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
File System	Compliant with DCF 2.0, DPOF and Exif 2.21
Storage Media	CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA); Microdrives
Shooting Modes	1) Single frame [S] mode 2) Continuous low speed [CL] mode: 1 to 7¹ frames per second 3) Continuous high-speed [CH] mode: 8 frames per second¹, 6 frames per second² 4) Liveview [LV] mode 5) Self-timer [ ] mode 6) Mirror-up [Mup] mode. ¹ When using AC Adaptor EH-5a/EH-5 or Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 with batteries other than Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e. *² When using Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e (When shooting in Continuous-servo AF (C), Shutter-Priority Auto [S] or Manual [M] exposure modes, at a shutter speed of 1/250 sec. or faster with other settings at default)
White Balance	Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), seven manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting, white balance bracketing possible (2 to 9 frames in increments 1~3)
LCD Monitor Size	3-in.
LCD Monitor	Approx. 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide viewing angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Playback Function	1) Full frame 2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments) 3) Zoom 4) Slideshow 5) RGB histogram indication 6) Shooting data 7) Highlight point display 8) Auto image rotation
Delete Function	Card format, All photographs delete, Selected photographs delete
I/O Terminal	NTSC or PAL; simultaneous playback from both the video output and on the LCD monitor available
Interface	Hi-Speed USB
Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent)	Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
ViewFinder Type	SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0 m-¹)
Eyepoint	19.5 mm (-1.0 m-¹)
Focusing Screen	Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)	Approx. 100% (vertical/horizontal) / Approx. 0.94x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-¹
Reflex Mirror	Automatic, instant-return type
Lens Aperture	Instant-return type, with Depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus	TTL phase detection, 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus module; Detection -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F); AF fine adjustment possible; Focal plane contrast [in Liveview (Tripod) mode]
Focus Modes	1) Autofocus: Single-servo AF (S); continuous-servo AF (C); focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status, 2) Manual focus (M) with electronic rangefinder
Focus Lock	Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure Metering System	TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1005-pixel RGB sensor: 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; metering performed); 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10, or 13 mm dia. circle in center of frame or weighting based on average of entire frame (8 mm circle when non-CPU lens is used); 3) Spot: Meters approx. 3 mm dia. circle (about 2.0% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)	1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F)
Exposure Metering Coupling	Combined CPU and AI
Exposure Control	1) Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program 2) Shutter-Priority Auto [S] 3) Aperture Priority Auto [A] 4) Manual [M]
Auto Exposure Lock	Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Auto Exposure Bracketing	Exposure and/or flash bracketing (2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV)
Maximum Shutter	1/8,000
Minimum Shutter	30
Shutter	Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 1/8,000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, Bulb
Sync Contact	X=1/250 sec.; flash synchronization at up to 1/320 sec. (FP) adjustable with Built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight (will reduce GN)
Flash Control	1) TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor. Built-in Speedlight, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash; 2) AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-800 used with CPU lens; 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27, and 22S; 4) Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-800
Flash Sync Modes	1) Front-curtain Sync (normal) 2) Red-eye Reduction 3) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync 4) Slow Sync 5) Rear-curtain Sync
Accessory Shoe	ISO 518 Standard hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
Sync Terminal	ISO 519 standard terminal
Self-Timer	2 to 20 seconds duration
Depth of Field Preview Button	When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M mode) or value selected by camera (P and S mode)
Remote Control	Remote control: via 10-pin terminal
GPS	NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01 and 3.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional)
Supported Languages	Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Power Requirements	One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (optional) with one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, EN-EL4 or EN-EL3e or eight R6/AA-size alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese ZR6 batteries, AC Adapter EH-5a (optional)
Tripod Socket	1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions	Approx. 147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in.)
Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap)	Approx. 825 g (1.82 lbs.) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area)	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, USB Cable UC-E4, Video Cable EG-D100, Strap AN-D300, LCD monitor cover BM-8, Body cap, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-23, Software Suite CD-ROM

Expert Reviews

Introduction
Though on an expensive side, this Nikon D300 camera is worth every penny with its host of useful features. With a 12.3 megapixel resolution, this Nikon D300 camera creates memories that leave a lasting impression.

Controls
You will find the control keys all over Nikon D300 camera. On the left side of the viewfinder, you get access to buttons like quality, white balance and sensitivity controls. The control for Live View function and mirror lock is also included.
To the right, there is LCD control panel. This control panel gives one glance summary. You can glance at the summary without having to let you move the camera away from the face. This thus saves power to the boot.
Below the display, you will find controls for exposure zone and lock controls. Also there are common dials which help you go through options for Nikon D300 camera.
At the back of the camera, there is a button for selecting focus points, playback, zoom and delete buttons.

Key Features
The key feature of Nikon D300 camera is the innovative Live View screen. This advanced technology lets you capture images either with the camera held in your hand or on a tripod stand. Those difficult to click images become as simple as any ordinary one with this Nikon D300 camera. The LCD screen is huge 3 inches in size. Along with this you get 92,0000 pixels. They are four times more than the number pixels you will find in any other camera. This high resolution comes into play when you switch on the Live View screen. You also get advanced auto focusing and digital lighting. Nikon D300 camera shoots JPEG and RAW images. The cleaning system Nikon D300 camera helps the camera to be dust free always.

Performance
Performance wise, this is one of the best cameras, you will find in the market. It gives high image quality and is simply outstanding. Active D-Lighting, is a system which analyses the scenes that you shoot. Now forget worries about the image not coming out well in improper lighting conditions. This technique controls the light intensity and exposure, thus providing the right level of contrast across the entire image for perfect results.
3D tracking auto focus is another great addition and a good innovation. Activating this on Nikon D300 camera will lock on to subjects in the focus frame and keep them pin-sharp, however random they move.
In continuous shooting mode Nikon D300 camera gives 6 frames per seconds. Its shutter speed is 1/8000-second. ISO noise is not all a issue at all with this camera.

Conclusion
Nikon D300 gives outstanding results and is definitely worth a buy.

NIKON D60

PRODUCT: NIKON D60
PRICE :RM 2200

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
This 10.2 mega pixel digital SLR camera comes with a CCD sensor. It has a 2.5-inch large LCD screen, optical viewfinder and a self-timer. The optical zoom viewfinder saves battery life and helps to focus better in dark conditions and bright light. It also has shooting modes like Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait, Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority and Manual Mode and works on a Lithium Ion battery. The images captured by this camera are in JPEG or RAW formats and are saved on a SD or SDHC type of cards. This Digital SLR is Eye-Fi compatible which automatically uploads pictures from digital camera to a PC using an Eye-Fi Card.

PRODUCT SPECS:

Type of Camera	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels	10.2 million
Image Sensor	Nikon DX format (23.6 x 15.8 mm) CCD sensor; total pixels: 10.75 million
Image Size (Pixels)	3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
Sensitivity	ISO 100 to 1,600 in steps of 1 EV, can also be set to approx. 1 EV (ISO 3200 equivalent) above ISO 1600
File Format	NEF (RAW) 12-bit compressed, JPEG Baseline-compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression, NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Storage Media	SD memory cards (SDHC complaint)
Shooting Modes	1) Single frame shooting [S] mode, 2) Continuous shooting mode, 3) Self-timer mode, 4) Remote control (optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 required)
White Balance	8 modes (when Auto is selected, TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 420-segment RGB sensor is available) fine-tuning possible
LCD Monitor	2.5", 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD, brightness adjustment and with automatic defeat via Eye Sensor
Playback Function	1) Full frame, 2) Thumbnail (four or nine images) playback with playback zoom, 3) Stop-motion movies, 4) Slide show, 5) Histogram display, 6) Highlights, 7) Auto image rotation
Delete Function	1) Card format, 2) All frames delete, 3) Selected frames delete
Interface	USB 2.0 (High-speed): MTP and PTP selectable
Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent)	Approx. 1.5 x lens focal length (Nikon DX format)
Focusing Screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V
Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)	Approx. 95 % horizontal and 95 % vertical / Approx. 0.8 x
Autofocus	TTL phase detection, 3 focus points by Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus sensor module; Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)
Focus Modes	1) Single-servo AF (AF-S), 2) Continuous-servo AF (C) (Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in single- and continuous-servo AF), 3) Auto-servo AF (A), 4) Manual focus
Exposure Metering System	1) 3D-Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses), 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame, 3) Spot: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used)
Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)	1) 0 to 20 EV (3D-Color Matrix or center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering)
Exposure Control	1) Digital Vari-program (Auto, Auto [flash off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait), 2) Programmed auto [P] with flexible program, 3) Shutter-priority auto [S], 4) Aperture-priority auto [A], 5) Manual [M]
Auto Exposure Bracketing	-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Shutter	Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter; 30 to 1/4000 sec in steps of 1/3 EV plus bulb
Flash Control	1) TTL for digital SLR using 420-segment RGB sensor, 2) i-TTL balanced fill-flash, 3) Auto aperture, 4) Non-TTL auto, 5) Range-priority manual
Flash Sync Modes	1) Front-curtain sync, 2) Slow sync, 3) Rear-curtain sync, 4) Red-eye reduction, 5) Rear-curtain sync with Slow sync
Sync Terminal	Hot Shoe Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (Optional)
Self-Timer	Can be selected from 2, 5, 10 and 20 s duration
Depth of Field Preview Button	Yes
Remote Control	Wireless Remote Control ML-L3
Supported Languages	Total of 15 languages: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Power Requirements	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9, AC Adapter EH-5a (optional)
Battery Life (on a fully charged battery)	500 images* with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR on a single charge (*CIPA standards)
Tripod Socket	1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions	Approx. 126 x 94 x 64 mm
Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap)	Approx. 495 g
Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area)	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9, Quick Charger MH-23, USB Cable UC-E4, Rubber Eyecup DK-20, Camera Strap AN-DC1, Body Cap BF-1A, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1, Software Suite CD-ROM

NIKON D80

PRODUCT: NIKON D80
PRICE: RM 2800 (Body Only)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
10.2 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor High-speed continuous shooting 3D-Color Matrix Metering II with 420-pixel RGB sensor Refined 11-area AF system with new Auto-area AF mode ISO AUTO mode Seven automated Digital Vari-Programs Creative in-camera effects and editing functions Multiple Exposure shooting option Selectable Slideshow function The D80 supports more than 43 AF NIKKOR lenses

PRODUCT SPECS:

Type of Camera	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels	10.2 million
Image Sensor	RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8mm; total pixels: 10.75 million, Nikon DX format
Image Size (Pixels)	3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
Sensitivity	100 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1
File Format	Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
File System	Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
Storage Media	SD memory card, SDHC compatible
Shooting Modes	1) Single frame shooting mode 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 3 frames per second 3) Self-timer 4) Delayed remote mode 5) Quick-response remote mode
White Balance	Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting (Kelvin), preset white balance; white balance bracketing also available
LCD Monitor Size	2.5-in.
LCD Monitor	230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment, allows up to 170-degree viewing angle
Playback Function	1) Full frame 2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments) 3) Zoom 4) Slideshow (Standard or Pictmotion) 5) RGB histogram indication 6) Shooting data 7) Highlight point display 8) Auto image rotation
Delete Function	Card format, All photographs delete, Selected photographs delete
I/O Terminal	NTSC or PAL (selectable in menu)
Interface	USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) (mini-B connector); SD card slot: supports firmware updates via SD cards
Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent)	Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
ViewFinder Type	Fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0m-1)
Eyepoint	19.5mm (-1.0m-1)
Focusing Screen	Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)	Approx. 95% (vertical & horizontal) / Approx. 0.94x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1
Reflex Mirror	Automatic, instant-return type
Lens Aperture	Instant-return type, with Depth-of-field Preview Button
Autofocus	TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3.0m) Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)
Focus Modes	1) Single Area AF: Focuses only on subjects in the selected area. Selection can be made from any one of the eleven AF spot sensors. 2) Dynamic Area AF: Focuses on subject in the selected area, but follows the subject if it moves from its original position, shifting instantly and automatically to the focus area into which the subject has moved. 3) Auto-area AF: measures all 11 focus areas, automatically determines which of them are on the primary subject, and activates only those areas.
Focus Lock	Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure Metering System	Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering: 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor. 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, or 10mm dia. circle in center of frame. 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm dia. circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used, or if Auto-area AF is selected)
Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)	1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering). 2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering)
Exposure Metering Coupling	CPU coupling
Exposure Control	Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro Close up, Sports, Night Landscape, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Auto Exposure Lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Auto Exposure Bracketing	2 to 3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV; Compensation steps: ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Maximum Shutter	1/4000
Minimum Shutter	30
Shutter	Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb
Sync Contact	X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 sec.
Flash Control	1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensor, Built-in Flash, SB-800, SB-600: i-TTL balanced fill-flash (except when using spot metering exposure mode), Built-in Flash, SB-800, SB-600: standard i-TTL flash (when using spot metering), 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens, 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s, 4) Range-priority manual; available with SB-800
Flash Sync Modes	1) Auto 2) Fill-in flash 3) Red-eye Reduction, 4) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 5) Slow Sync, 6) Rear-curtain Sync 7) Off
Accessory Shoe	Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
Self-Timer	Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration (2, 5, 10, and 20 second selectable)
Depth of Field Preview Button	When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (P and S modes)
Remote Control	Via Remote Cord MC-DC1 (optional) or Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)
Power Requirements	One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, MB-D80 battery pack (optional) with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or six AA alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese (ZR6) AA batteries, AC Adapter EH-5 (optional)
Battery Life (on a fully charged battery)	Up to 2,700 shots with fully charged EN-EL3e battery
Tripod Socket	1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions	Approx. 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.)
Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap)	Approx. 585g (1 lb. 5 oz.) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area)	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, Audio Video Cable EG-D2, USB Cable UC-E4, Strap, Body cap, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-21, LCD monitor cover BM-7, Accessory shoe cover, PictureProject CD-ROM

Expert Reviews

Expert Rating - Very Good

Introduction
This commanding Nikon D80 has a superb 10.2 megapixel sensor. Along with this, there is a host of editing and custom functions in this camera, thus giving you ample freedom to shoot the way you want.

Design
The design is quite similar to Nikon D70 though the dimensions are slightly smaller. Smaller means better portability and convenience in storing when compared to its earlier model.

Controls
As the design is quite similar to Nikon D70 camera, the controls are also similar. There are customized buttons for special functions. This makes things very simple. For example you can easily change the white balance, ISO and image size and quality settings without the help of menu.
The three dials of Nikon D80 camera are very useful. Program, aperture- or shutter-priority, full manual, full auto or any of six preset exposure scene modes can be chosen through mode dial. You can change the aperture or shutter speed with help of other two dials. Thanks to these three dials, manual shooting is a cake walk.

Key Features
Nikon D80 camera has a CCD imaging sensor. CCD sensor works by converting light into electrons. CCD sensor is known for creating images that are high on quality and low on noise. The CCD imaging sensor is powerful 10.2 megapixel. The images captured are in both JPEG and RAW images. While the previous Nikon D70 had only 5 area auto focus system, this Nikon D80 camera has an 11 area AF system. Greater the auto-focus system, easier it becomes to capture motion images. The LCD screen is also much larger. It is 64 mm. quite large!

User Friendly Aspects
The menu of Nikon D80 camera is very simple and easy to understand. Nikon has introduced a new 'retouch' menu. There is also 'My Menu' which helps you choose various options which you want to be in camera displays like playback, shooting and custom setting too.
The retouch menu is a great addition. Now you can edit your photos with this menu. There also exist ample choices such as resize, crop, red-eye reduction, filter effects or monochrome to make images come-out in their natural form and color. It also has an overlay option, which works with raw images. This option lets you superimpose one image over other.
Camera Pro software is included in Nikon D80 camera. With this software you can create your own tone curves as well as adjust hue control. Another fun option included is a black-and-white mode with options for virtual yellow, orange, red or green filters.

Performance
This is one of the fastest cameras. It takes only 0.1 seconds to power up and capture its first image. Continuous snap capturing gave 9 shots in less than 2.7 seconds. The 3D Color Matrix Metering II which is included is perfect. Images which are yielded are equally perfect too.

Conclusion
Nikon D80 is one the best buys from the house of Nikon.

NIKON D40X

PRODUCT: NIKON D40X
PRICE : RM 2400
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Intuitive, simple and trouble-free operation:

The most compact Nikon digital SLR ever, featuring intuitive controls and ergonomics designed for everyone
A large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with easy-to-view menus, large fonts and careful color schemes for easy preview and setting changes
Bright and clear viewfinder with 0.8x magnification for precise composition
Long-life rechargeable lithium-ion battery that allows up to 520 images* on a single charge (*CIPA standards)
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Handy assist images that help photographers select the right camera settings
Optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 for easy remote shutter release

Superior image quality and resolution:

10.2-effective-megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD imaging sensor, producing 3,872 x 2,592-pixel images
High-precision digital image processing algorithms for natural-looking pictures with faithful color and tone reproduction
Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II for ideal exposures in almost any lighting condition
Variable Center-weighted metering and Spot metering centered on the active focus area
Auto White Balance for natural colors, plus six different manual white balance settings and user-defined preset white balance

Fast and precise responses:

Quick 0.18-sec. power-up to respond to every photographic opportunity
Fast continuous shooting mode enables up to 100 JPEG images (FINE L-size or smaller) at 3 frames* per second
Advanced three-area AF system and refined algorithms for fast, efficient and precise autofocus
Versatile shutter speed control ranging from 30s to 1/4000s, plus bulb

Eight Digital Vari-Programs that adjust camera settings automatically for incredible scene-specific pictures. Selections include Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Night Portrait
Manual controls over shutter and aperture: P (Programmed Auto), S (Shutter-priority Auto), A (Aperture-priority Auto) and M (Manual)
Automatic and manual control over ISO sensitivity from ISO 100 to 1600, as well as HI 1 (manual only)
Simultaneous recording of NEF (RAW) and JPEG basic data for the same imageBuilt-in Flash with Nikon\'s dependable i-TTL flash control, supporting Auto flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Rear curtain sync and Flash exposure compensation

Fully compatible (autofocus is supported) with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses, which are equipped with an autofocus motor (Also compatible with most of the world-famous F-mount Nikkor lenses when in manual focus mode)
Supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System when using the SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200 or the R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight system for accurate exposures via iTTL flash and versatile wireless operation
Nikon\'s PictureProject software to share, organize and edit pictures with ease
Capture NX software (available separately) for creative photo editing with NEF (RAW), JPEG and TIFF images. Thanks to U Point™ technology, by Nik Software, radical and subtle image enhancements are as easy as a few clicks

SPECIFICATIONS:

Type of Camera	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels	10.2 million
Image Sensor	RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 10.75 million, Nikon DX format
Image Size (Pixels)	3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
Sensitivity	100 to 1,600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600
File Format	Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline compliant
File System	Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
Storage Media	SD memory card, SDHC compliant
Shooting Modes	1) Single frame shooting mode, 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 3 frames per second, 3) Self-timer mode, 4) Delayed remote mode: 2 s. delay, 5) Quick-response remote mode
White Balance	Auto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning and preset white balance
LCD Monitor Size	2.5-in.
LCD Monitor	230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Playback Function	1) 1 frame; 2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); 3) Magnifying playback; 4) Slide show; 5) Histogram indication; 6) Highlight point display; 7) Auto image rotation
Delete Function	1) Card format; 2) All frames delete; 3) Selected frames delete
I/O Terminal	Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
Interface	USB 2.0 (High-speed): Mass Storage and MTP/PTP selectable
Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent)	Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
ViewFinder Type	Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1)
Eyepoint	18mm (-1.0 m-1)
Focusing Screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)	Approx. 95% (vertical/horizontal) / Approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
Autofocus	TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approximately 0.5-3.0m/1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)
Focus Modes	1) Autofocus (AF): Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status, 2) Manual focus (M)
Focus Lock	Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure Metering System	TTL full-aperture exposure metering system 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor; 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame; 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area
Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)	1) 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
Exposure Control	Digital Vari-program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto (S); Aperture Priority Auto (A); Manual (M)
Auto Exposure Lock	Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Auto Exposure Bracketing	±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Maximum Shutter	1/4000
Minimum Shutter	30
Shutter	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/4000 s. in steps of 1/3 EV, bulb
Sync Contact	X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 s.
Flash Control	1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with built-in flash, SB-800, SB-600, and SB400, 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens, 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s , 4) Range-priority manual available with SB-800
Flash Sync Modes	AUTO, Portrait, Child, Close Up: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; Night portrait mode: Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; Landscape, Sport mode: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; P, A: Fill flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction; S, M: Fill flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction
Accessory Shoe	Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal, and ground contacts and safety lock
Self-Timer	Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s.
Remote Control	Via Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)
Supported Languages	Total of 15 languages: German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
Power Requirements	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9
Battery Life (on a fully charged battery)	Up to 520 shots on a fully-charged battery
Tripod Socket	1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions	Approx. 126 x 64 x 94mm (5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 in.)
Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap)	Approx. 495g (1lb. 1oz.) without battery, memory card or body cap
Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area)	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9, Quick Charger MH-23, USB Cable UC-E4, PictureProject, Rubber Eyecup DK-16, Camera Strap, Body Cap BF-1A, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Accessory Shoe Cap BS-1

EXPERT REVIEWS:
Introduction
Nikon D40x is another extremely impressive camera from the house of Nikon. Nikon is number one in the field of photography. This model is very similar to its predecessor Nikon D40.

Design
Nikon D40x camera is pretty small in size. It does not have a second status display, thanks to its small appearance. Nikon D40x camera gives you a solid feel and is well designed with a firm grip too, thus minimizing blurred and shaken images.

Controls
You can access many important features such as ISO metering, white balance and many others, by just pressing the 'i'button twice. Simplicity at its best!

Key Features
The LCD screen is 64 mm is size. The LCD screen also does the camera settings for you along with menu access and image playback. Nikon D40x camera has a CCD sensor. CCD sensor works by converting light into electrons. CCD sensor is also known for creating images that are high on quality and low on noise. The images captures are JPEG and RAW images.
Along with the CCD sensor, Nikon D40x has 3D Color Matrix Metering II system. the lenses are of course world class. But auto focus coupling pin is not included with Nikon D40x camera.
The lenses bear the AF-S designation. Even Nikkor lens fit in this camera. The Nikon D40x doesn't include an auto focus coupling pin. Nikon D40x has a very powerful in built flash. It is effective to 12m at ISO 100.
Its sensitivity settings range from ISO 100 to ISO 1,600, plus an H1 setting, which is essentially equivalent to ISO 3,200. Thus it surpasses most of its competitors on this point.

Performance
Nikon D40x camera has some image editing tools, thanks to the Capture NX software which is included in the camera. The shutter speed ranges from 30 seconds to 1/4000 second.
It performs very fast with respect to the shots taken. It takes around only 0.15 seconds to start, for capturing its first JPEG image. The time taken between two RAW images is 0.75 seconds.
Needless to say, Image quality from Nikon D40x is outstanding. Colors are perfect and even the shadows and various highlights are well captures.
Noise is hardly any problem in Nikon D40x camera. Even at ISO 800, you can hardly see any noise in prints.

Conclusion
To sum it up, Nikon D40x camera is a worthy buy!

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