Nikon Digital SLR Camera

Nikon Digital SLR Camera Series

nikon digital slr camera body

There are various type of Nikon Digital SLR Camera, some of them :

Nikon D40 (6.1 Megapixels)
Nikon D80 (10.2 Megapixels)
Nikon D300 (12.3 Megapixels)
Nikon D3 (12.1 Megapixels)
Nikon D60 (10.2 Megapixels)
Nikon D90 (12.3 Megapixels)
Nikon D700 (12.1 Megapixels)
Nikon D3X (24.5 Megapixels)

Nikon Digital SLR Camera D Series first release was in 1999 with Nikon D1 model. Started with features (D1) :

Professional, High-performance Digital SLR
23.7 x 15.6mm, 2.74-MP CCD (2,012 x 1,324 effective pixels)
3D Digital Matrix Image Control (3D Color Matrix Metering, TTL White Balance and Tone Compensation) with 1,005-pixel CCD for superior overall picture quality
3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1 controlled by 5-segment TTL Multi Sensor available with new Speedlight SB-28DX (/50DX/80DX/800)
4.5 fps shooting speed for up to 21 consecutive shots
High-speed AF system including Dynamic AF operation
Top shutter speed 1/16,000 s and flash sync up to 1/500 s
Picture angle approx. 1.5 x lens focal length

You can compare with Nikon Digital SLR D3X Camera feature :

Nikon FX-format CMOS image sensor with 24.5 effective megapixels
Exceptional noise control from ISO 100 to ISO 1600
Fast 14-bit A/D conversion incorporated onto the image sensor for high signal-to-noise ratio and low power consumption
Nikon’s EXPEED image-processing system, utilizing a supremely powerful CPU with 16-bit image processing
Near-instantaneous shutter release time lag of approx. 0.04 second (based on CIPA Guideline)*
5-frames-per-second continuous shooting in FX format and 7 fps in DX crop mode (up to 130 frames)*
51-point Multi-CAM3500FX autofocus system
Scene Recognition System for more accurate AF, AE, and AWB results
Active D-Lighting for complete control over highlight and shadow detail
Picture Control: Standard, Vivid, Neutral and Monochrome (Landscape, Portrait and D2x Modes I, II and III are available free via download)
Live View mode for shooting handheld and with a tripod
High-resolution (approx. 920k dots), 3-inch VGA-size LCD monitor with tempered glass
Durable, lightweight magnesium-alloy construction and comprehensive weather sealing against dust and moisture
Intelligent power management that lets you shoot up to approx. 4,400 frames on a single battery charge (based on CIPA Standards)**
Compatibility with the Nikon Total Imaging System