The P500 is a solid yet a lightweight camera, encased in a stylish stainless-steel body. ... more
Sleek design and classic contours make this model as striking to look at as the quality pictures it produces, and is testament to Nikon?s commitment to quality. The technology and the features inside the COOLPIX S500 are worthy of their impressive casing. The combination of 7.1 megapixels of resolution and the powerful 3 x Zoom-Nikkor lens with a range of 35-105mm enables the COOLPIX S500 to deliver excellent picture detail whether the subject is a close-in portrait or a broad panorama, even after the photograph has been enlarged. The Vibration Reduction function is able to compensate for camera shake to produce clearer, steadier pictures, and also prevents blurring in lower-light conditions. Light-sensitivity of up to ISO 2000 further guarantees picture clarity in unsteady or poorly-lit conditions. Nikon is constantly seeking ways to make the experience of taking a photograph as simple and as exciting as possible. Allfunctions are optimised to respond immediately, ensuring that the user never misses a fleeting opportunity for a great shot. The COOLPIX S500 powers up in an impressive 0.8 seconds and has a practically imperceptible shutter release time lag of less than 0.005 seconds. The results achieved with the COOLPIX S500 can be fully appreciated using Nikon?s exclusive PictureProject software, which makes it simple and straightforward to edit, organise, transfer and share images. Compatibility with a range of feature-extending plug-ins also makes it easy to add new capabilities on demand.
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Sigma&rsquos APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM ultra-telephoto zoom lens covers a focal range ... more
of up to 500 mm! The APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM has Sigma&rsquos exclusive optical image stabilisation system, which is particularly suited to taking photos of sporting events and landscapes. The APO 150-500mm&rsquos glass elements are coated with a super multi-layer that reduces flare and ghosting, guaranteeing perfect quality photos at all times, while the APO 150-500 mm&rsquos silent and quick, ultrasonic HSM motor makes it even easier to use. High image quality is guaranteed with the APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM!
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Advantages: Movies, LiveView, 12.3 mpixels, build quality, excellent lens range Disadvantages: Still quite bulky for casual use. Expensive if that's all you want it for
. You normally only get away with this on items up to £18, hence all the off-shore DVD web-sites. Also, bear in mind that Nikon UK gives you a two-year warranty.
SUMMARY
A high quality digital SLR camera and 18-105 mm zoom kit. New features include CMOS picture sensor instead of the more common CCD. Other interesting features include the ability to see the picture ?live? and to shoot movies. Automatic dust clearance keeps the sensor spotless.
ACCESSORIES
There?s a socket for an add-on GPS adapter that can add the map co-ordinates to time and exposure information already included on each jpeg file.
A flash shoe allows for the addition of further higher powered dedicated flash guns.
A very reasonably-priced (approx £5.00) remote control gives cordless shutter release facilities.
Still in its infancy in the UK, but gaining in ...
BNibbles 04.08.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: exceptional Review of Nikon D90
Advantages: Small and light. Disadvantages: None so far.
An excellent little DSLR that embodies some older proven Nikon technology like the 10.2 megapixel CCD from the D60/D80 combined with a new 11 point focus system and a shutter mechanism tested to 100,000 cycles.
The body is small, perhaps too small for those with shovel sized hands but it is well made and feels very solid. With a camera this size there is no excuse to leave it at home.
The kit lens produces excellent results and is a good starting point at least.
Battery life is good and SDHC cards are a cheap and plentiful recording medium. As a first step into DSLR photography this is your camera whilst for those more experienced photographers looking for something more discreet and portable this is it.
There are no fancy whistle and bells it is just a good straightforward camera....what more do you need? ...
pp60 19.09.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Nikon D3000
Advantages: Excellent picture quality, lots of useful features, well designed controls, great kit lens Disadvantages: More expensive than some other DSLRs, quite big and heavy, limited movie mode
charge and lasted for weeks! Even when I use the screen and flash a lot, it only used half the battery after taking around 800 pictures on 2 week holiday.
Lenses
I would definitely recommend the 18-105 kit lens you can get with the D90. It has the VR vibration reduction feature, a speedy auto-focus motor and good image quality and a long enough zoom for all your everyday shots (much better than the 18 -55 lens that comes with other D models like the D5000). I also have a 70 - 300mm zooms lens for basic wildlife shots, which I bought on ebay for around £80. The D90 has the advantage on an inbuilt auto-focus motor, not found in the smaller bodied D40, D60 and D5000. This means that all Nikon lens can be used, rather than just the newer AF lenses.
Disadvantages
The only disadvantage I can think of aside from the price tag, is ...
potoroo99 15.09.2009 (22.09.2009)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Nikon D90
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