We test the new D3 from Nikon for image noise. The new Nikon D3 is a pretty stunning camera. A 12.1Mpixel camera that is the first full frame digital from Nikon, it handles like a dream. Well built with excellent controls, we were curious to see how the images would hold up. Firstly, image quality …
Wayne puts the Nikon D3 through its paces with a Hoya R72 filter and a tripod for IR photography. The Nikon D3 is a stunning camera. With a full frame 12.1mega pixel CMOS sensor capable of capturing up to nine frames per second at full resolution, it is Nikon’s first full frame dSLR. It handles …
We test the Nikon D40x with a Hoya R72 filter for its capability for infrared photography For this test we took a Nikon D40x out with a Hoya R72 filter and a tripod into the field and tested its IR sensitivity. This image as it comes from the camera was shot at 30 seconds, f3.5 …
We test the Nikon D40x digital SLR camera at night Night tests of the Nikon D40x dSLR reveal its capacity for long exposure photography. The images below are 100% crops from the center of the image. The complete NEF (RAW) files are available from the camera test page. In camera noise reduction was turned off …
We test the Nikon D40x for image noise as we vary the ISO The Nikon D40x is a nice little camera. Very functional, it fits the hand well and takes great shots. For this test we shot in daylight as we varied the ISO. The images below are 100% crops from the center of the …
Additional lens support also added for Nikon and Canon system Press Release DxO Labs today announced that DxO Optics Pro v5, the latest version of its award-winning flagship software application for automatic image quality enhancement for Digital SLR camera users, now supports the new Nikon D3 camera body and an initial selection of lenses. The …
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We test the speed of a sampling of memory cards to see what difference the higher speed cards make in reality with current digital cameras. With the frequent releases of new memory cards for digital cameras a common question on the discussion groups is whether you need these faster cards or whether they will make …
Many people are coming to dSLRs from various sources and the question of what SLR system and camera to buy is a major and distressing one for many people. Due to the constant downward price pressure on dSLR cameras, more and more people are seeing the advantages of an SLR and moving up from compact …
Yesterday I spent the afternoon at a press event held by Nikon here in Australia. It was a most interesting and surprising afternoon. The event was based around allowing members of the local photography press to get an initial hands-on with the new D3 and the D300, as well as the recently new Coolpix models. …
We conclude our tests of the Nikon D80 digital SLR camera for noise with daytime shots. We finish up our tests of the Nikon D80 digital SLR camera with daytime tests. Two series of tests were made. The RAW (NEF) files for these are available on the DIMi Camera Test page. Below are minimal compression …
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