Individuals expecting the Nikon V2 to become a light refresh from the Nikon 1 V1 in the same manner the Nikon 1 J2 is really a minor upgrade from the Nikon J1 is going to be surprised to understand that there are quite a bit different about Nikon’s latest compact system camera (CSC).
Whereas the J2 uses exactly the same 10.1-million-pixel sensor because the J1 and V1, for instance, the V2 includes a new 14.2MP CX format (1-inch or 13.2×8.8mm) CMOS device. This really is supported with a new processing engine named EXPEED 3A.
This sensor and processor combination has permitted Nikon to push the sensitivity selection of the V2 an end greater than ever before, stretching from ISO 160 to ISO 6400 rather than ISO 100-3200, that ought to prove helpful in low light.
Nikon has further extended the V2′s low-light capacity by providing it a pop-up expensive unit in addition to a hotshoe (suitable for the brand new Speedlight SB-N7 and existing SB-N5 flashguns). In contrast, the V1 has only a hotshoe, whereas the J1 and J2, that are below it within the line-up, have a pop-up expensive but no hotshoe.
As before, this hotshoe is definitely an accessory port and may accept products like the GP-N100 Gps navigation unit for marking images with location data because they are taken.
Because of the Expeed 3a engine the V2 can shoot continuously for approximately 45 full-resolution images at as much as 15fps in continuous autofocus mode as well as for 40 images at 60fps once the focus mode is placed to single AF and also the focus point and exposure are fixed in the first frame let’s start. Great news for individuals attempting to capture brief bursts of action.
In lots of other respects the specs from the V2 is equivalent to those of the V1, and also the new camera has got the same fixed 3-inch 921,000-us dot LCD and .47-inch 1,440,000-us dot electronic viewfinder (EVF) for creating and looking at images. The EVF is really a key distinguishing feature between your V2 and also the J1 and J2 below it within the range also it causes it to be substantially simpler to compose images in vibrant sunlight.
The hybrid AF product is also unchanged, using the camera switching between while using 73 phase-recognition points and also the 135 contrast recognition points because it deems necessary.
Build and handling
Among the greatest variations between your Nikon 1 V2 and also the V1 is adding a mode dial on top of the brand new camera. This enables quick changes between your cameras various exposure modes and it is more suitable to needing to experience screen controls. It is a distinct signal to fanatics the V2 is more interest for them compared to V1 or even the J1 or J2.
The dial feels well-crafted and turns with only enough resistance before clicking into position. Additionally towards the program, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual mode popular with experienced photography enthusiasts there is the novice-friendly Auto Scene Selection mode that identifies the right configurations to make use of to capture the scene and a few innovative shooting modes including Best Moment Capture and Motion Snapshot.
Once the dial is placed to Best Moment Capture pressing the Fn button enables an option between two options, Wise Photo Selector and also the new Slow View
Slow View is especially intriguing and even though it takes just a few minutes to obtain your mind around it, it might prove very helpful in a variety of situations. Essentially, your camera records 40 full-resolution images at 15fps as soon as the shutter release is half pressed. As the release remains half-pressed your camera plays back these 40 images in slow succession to ensure that you are able to decide the one you need to keep. Whenever you achieve that image, pressing the shutter fully-home records it towards the Sdcard.
It is a fun feature and something that may prove very handy for taking holiday activities or school sports days, but it could take a little of practice to obtain the results you would like. It’s really no good beginning to shoot prior to the action has began for example, since the shoots is going to be taken prior to the subject has going.
We have seen Wise Photo Selector before and delay pills work pretty much, but now you can specify if the 20 images ought to be taken immediately before or following the shutter button is pressed home. Your camera then identifies the very best five images from which you’ll choose your chosen shot.
Nikon has additionally enhanced its Motion Snapshot way of the V2. This captures video for just one second in a high frame rate for slow motion replay ending on the still. The recording can be saved like a Mov file to ensure that it may be shared more broadly than ever before.
Another critical change introduced through the V2 is adding a comparatively large grip which has a well-textured coating. This really is very comfortable within the hands and since your camera is extremely light you can easily hold and employ one-handed.
Nikon has paired this sensor with its EXPEED 3 processing engine and in the D5200 this enables a native sensitivity range of ISO 100-6400, which is expandable up to the equivalent of ISO 25,600.
In addition, the D5200 can shoot at a maximum continuous rate of 5fps, up 1fps on the D5100, which could make it just that little bit better for sports photography.
Although D5200 has a nice deep grip with a textured coating that gives it good purchase in the hand, as is often the case with smaller SLRs, most users will find that there is only space for three of their fingers and the little finger must tuck underneath the camera body. It is still comfortable to hold and use one-handed though.
Nikon has stuck with the same 3-inch 921,000-dot variangle LCD as the D5100 has for the D5200. While this is useful for composing images from a wide variety of angles, it’s a little disappointing that the company hasn’t made it touch-sensitive.
The big changes take place under the hood. The D5200 is equipped with a 24 Megapixel CMOS sensor (Nikon says it’s different from that in the D3200, but not how it differs), and interestingly inherits the D7000′s 39-point AF system with nine cross-type sensors, along with the same 2016 pixel RGB metering system with scene detection. It also features 1080p movies, built-in stereo mics, 5fps continuous shooting and a two-shot in-camera HDR mode, and additionally supports the optional Wifi and GPS accessories.
In addition to the 24.1-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor for finely detailed images, the new EXPEED 3 image processor provides high-speed operation and excellent, rich colour reproduction – as well as enhanced movie recording. The high ISO sensitivity (100-6400 which is extendable to 25600) delivers brilliant shots in dark or poorly lit environments as well as producing clear images of fast moving subjects.
The Nikon D5200 shares an AF system, metering sensor and scene recognition with the Nikon D7000 series, giving this camera a new level of performance and much enhanced image quality. The superior accuracy of the 39-point AF system and nine cross-type sensors delivers razor sharp images by focusing precisely on the subject you choose. Meanwhile, the 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor provides precise data to the camera’s Scene Recognition System, which optimises exposure, autofocus and white balance immediately before the shutter is released.
The Canon EOS-1D X is the latest in the company’s professional range of DSLRs. Its job is to replace both the sports-orientated 1D series and the high-resolution, studio-focused 1DS range of cameras. As is usual for upgrades in this class of camera, the changes are incremental and subtle but aim to raise the bar of what is possible.
The biggest specification change to the 1D X is its new sensor – an 18MP full-frame CMOS chip capable of shooting at 12 frames per second. This represents a big change over the 1D Mk IV (it represents a move away from the smaller APS-H format that Canon has previously used in its sports cameras), and a decrease in pixel count compared to the 1DS series. However, as Rick Berk, Technical Specialist in Canon USA’s Pro Engineering and Solutions Division says: ‘there’s more to image quality than just resolution.’
The move from APS-H up to full-frame is enabled by a sensor with faster data readout explains Chuck Westfall, Technical Advisor in Canon USA’s Pro Engineering and Solutions Division: ‘The new sensor has 16-channel, dual line readout, compared to 8-channel, single line designs in the previous generation of chips.’ This lets the company offer a large sensor (and the low-light capability that brings) for 1DS users, with the fast capture speeds that current 1D Mk IV users need. ‘It’s clear the time has come for the 1DX to replace the whole 1D series,’ says Westfall.
Under the skin, the big change is the more sophisticated metering sensor. A move from the 1D Mk IV’s sensor to a new 100,000 pixel unit affords the camera a much better understanding of the scene and this information is fed into the camera’s autofocus system to improve the quality of its AF tracking. This isn’t a new idea (Nikon’s sports cameras have done something similar for several generations), but it’s a sensible way of improving what’s already an impressive system.
The Canon EOS-1D X is the latest in the company’s professional range of DSLRs. Its job is to replace both the sports-orientated 1D series and the high-resolution, studio-focused 1DS range of cameras. As is usual for upgrades in this class of camera, the changes are incremental and subtle but aim to raise the bar of what is possible.
The biggest specification change to the 1D X is its new sensor – an 18MP full-frame CMOS chip capable of shooting at 12 frames per second. This represents a big change over the 1D Mk IV (it represents a move away from the smaller APS-H format that Canon has previously used in its sports cameras), and a decrease in pixel count compared to the 1DS series. However, as Rick Berk, Technical Specialist in Canon USA’s Pro Engineering and Solutions Division says: ‘there’s more to image quality than just resolution.’
The move from APS-H up to full-frame is enabled by a sensor with faster data readout explains Chuck Westfall, Technical Advisor in Canon USA’s Pro Engineering and Solutions Division: ‘The new sensor has 16-channel, dual line readout, compared to 8-channel, single line designs in the previous generation of chips.’ This lets the company offer a large sensor (and the low-light capability that brings) for 1DS users, with the fast capture speeds that current 1D Mk IV users need. ‘It’s clear the time has come for the 1DX to replace the whole 1D series,’ says Westfall.
Under the skin, the big change is the more sophisticated metering sensor. A move from the 1D Mk IV’s sensor to a new 100,000 pixel unit affords the camera a much better understanding of the scene and this information is fed into the camera’s autofocus system to improve the quality of its AF tracking. This isn’t a new idea (Nikon’s sports cameras have done something similar for several generations), but it’s a sensible way of improving what’s already an impressive system.
The EOS-1D X will go on sale in Australia at roughly the same time it becomes available in the US (March 2012), but local pricing has yet to be announced. In North America the 1D X (body only) is priced at US$6800, not too far shy of the asking price for the soon-to-be-discontinued 1Ds Mark III (US$6999). So don’t be surprised if the new model retails here for around AU$9000.
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Nikon is naturally keen to build on the success of recent Nikon DSLRs, and the company understands that in order to compete in today’s competitive market an SLR has to be much more than just a camera. It must be a complete imaging system that allows images (or movies) to be captured in a range of styles and adjusted without having to connect to a computer.
A DSLR must encourage its users to experiment and educate them about their hobby. Since the advent of the compact system cameras, there’s also increasing pressure for DSLRs to be made smaller and more portable despite their incredible specification.
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