Almost everyone has cameras now.Someone acquires professional equipment for work, someone has a daily option, and someone is content with a camera on their own smartphone or tablet. However, everyone has ever heard or even bought Nikon cameras. And for many, they have become the benchmark for quality.
Nikon history
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This company appeared as a result of the merger of threefamous Japanese giants. These were Japan Optical Co., Nippon Kogaku and the Japanese Optical Society. All of them were engaged in the production of high-precision optical devices. This happened thanks to the decision of the concern Mitsubishi to create a single concern for the manufacture of optics. The name of the company was Nippon Kogaku K.K.
После вступления Японии во Вторую мировую войну, the company poured defense orders. And the main focus of its activities was the production of binoculars, periscopes and aircraft sights, lenses for aerial photography, etc. The company has expanded significantly.
Однако все закончилось после победы СССР.All of Japan’s production shifted to a peaceful assortment and there was no such volume of government orders. Therefore, Nippon Kogaku K.K. reduced staff and significantly reduced the range.
As a result, the company returned to the development of its own camera and lens, and after a few years, in 1948, released its first camera, the Nikon 1.
Brand formation
The Nikon brand itself appeared on the world market almost 30 years later than the company. And officially, the company became so called four decades later, in 1988.
Before the release of the first model of the camera,the creators and creatives coolly puzzled how to come up with a sonorous, short, and most importantly, understandable to the whole world name. There were lots of options: from Bentax and Pannet to Niko and Nikorette. However, they stopped all the same on a simple and understandable Nikon (NIppo + KOgaku + N).
By the way, for quite some time manufacturersthe famous German company Nikkor accused Japanese colleagues of trying to encroach on the current well-known brand. After all, the camera "Nikon" stood next to a consonant opponent.
As for bright corporate black and yellowcolor, it appeared only in the second millennium, in 2003. Although this logo has been used by the company for quite some time. Every color and line here is symbolic. For example, yellow indicates enthusiasm, and black indicates product quality and customer confidence. White diagonal rays piercing the logo symbolize the desire for future development.
Nikon today
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Now the company is part of the world's largest corporation Mitsubishi. She works with the world's leading concerns. Its technology is even used by NASA.
The company's production is divided into three largeparts. Precision Equipment Company provides high-precision optical instruments to all branches of science and medicine. At the same time it works almost worldwide. Imagine Company develops the direction of photographic equipment and software for working with various images. This is where the Nikon camera Coolpix is made. This includes sports optics and interchangeable lenses. And Instrument Company covers the direction of measurement technology. These are telescopes, binoculars, microscopes, etc.
Nikon is practically the only manufacturerwhich works on its own raw materials and materials. For example, the company creates glass for all its devices. This allows for a particularly high quality of the final product.
Nikon is a giant in the world of modern technology. He owns almost 30% of the global market for SLR cameras and 12% of photographic equipment in general.
Nikon camera lineup
For its long activity, the JapaneseThe company has released a huge amount of diverse technology. Naturally, each ruler had its own, completely different features. For example, the first professional camera "Nikon 1" was almost unique. It differed from the German counterparts by a huge number of various settings and its own, native lens. However, there were flaws in it that prevented him from becoming a bestseller: the frame size was completely non-standard - 24 * 32 mm.
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Nikon S has become famous for excitingrealistic shots of the Korean War. That was what journalist David Duncan used. It is equipped with a special German Nikkor lens. Later this line was supplemented with series S3, S2, S4 and SP.
Nikon F is the first to be professional.Nikon reflex camera. Moreover, its design provided for the additional installation of various components. He became one of the most reliable and accurate small-format cameras.
Nikon E2 - a joint model with a Fujifilm matrix. She became known as the first mass professional camera worth up to 20 thousand dollars.
Coolpix - the first branded compact camera. Almost perfect for both lovers and enthusiasts. The main advantage is the most optimal ratio of quality and price.
The best models
In the history of Nikon there was a huge amountprofessional and semi-professional cameras. Among them were both successful and failure models. But the constant and persistent improvement of technology and design led the company to the top of the rating. And now it is already possible to recall and say with confidence which Nikon camera is better or worse than its analogs.
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- Nikon D90. It was presented to the public in 2008.The model has a 12.3 megapixel camera, CMOS-matrix and a special system Expeed, which allows you to take all photos in the most extended range of sensitivity. The screen can also be used as a viewfinder, and a 3D tracking autofocus will help photograph the elusive.
- Nikon D300S.This is an improved version of the previous series. It has a more ergonomic design, speed and better protection of the screen from dust and moisture. This camera can already be attributed to professional models. Yes, and it weighs about 1 kg.
- Nikon D4.This camera "Nikon" was created for professional reporters. The shooting speed reaches 11 frames per second. In addition, this is the first device that supports memory card format XQD. And the innovative RJ-45 port allows you to control connected devices and directly transfer data.
The best lenses "Nikon"
In addition to excellent quality cameras, the companymanufactures and quite popular, even among competitors, components. The pride of Nikon are ultra-precise and high-quality lenses. Convenience is that they can be purchased separately.
If you are shooting, you know thatAny professional or reflex camera Nikon should be equipped with several different lenses. Over the years of the company, the following copies were recognized as the best:
- Nikon 17-55mm f / 2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor.This is almost perfect for DX digital touch cameras. The range of focal states here is 25-82 mm. The luminosity, as the name implies, is f / 2.8. In this case, it does not matter what the lighting actually is. Due to the elements made of glass standard ED, provides optimal contrast and clear transmission of light.
- Nikon 50mm f / 1.4G AF-S Nikkor.The camera is designed so that it will be easy to work in any conditions, both indoors and outdoors. It is not so important what was the lighting or weather. Pictures will always be bright and clear. As for focusing, here the speed and quality is ensured by the SWM drive. And thanks to some features, you can make an interesting artistic photo.
The main advantages of the company
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- История, репутация и традиции.So many years of leadership lay an imprint on each model, released under a well-known brand. Nikon is a digital camera with proven technology and proven technology. In addition, the requirements to maintain the reputation does not allow manufacturers to use low-quality materials.
- Competitive ratio of quality and price.Many have proved that the budget versions of this company are much better than the same analogues, for example, Canon. Once, at the dawn of its history, Nikon took all the best from German experts and continued to develop.
- Improved technical features.Here, more correctly and efficiently organized work with the flash, the auto-ISO algorithm and metering. This allows you to make a lot of manipulations, change the shooting conditions without loss of quality. Camera "Nikon" is constantly being improved and competes with Canon.
Mirror technology
Nikon's main competitor has almost always beenCanon Therefore, it is worth comparing the products of this company from the position of the lineup of its main rival. Unlike Canon, Nikon does not have such a clear series. The lineup here is a bit blurred. And it will be quite difficult to clearly distinguish between amateur and professional series. But here you can select a few of the most typical models and directions.
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Already amateur cameras can be called a series of D80and D90. The functionality of these models is much weaker: lower class of memory cards, image depth, burst speed and the range of exposures. Even easier cameras are the D40, D60 and D300. They are quite light, compact and easy to manage. At the same time have many automatic settings.
Another interesting camera for trained buyers is the D7000. It is positioned as a semi-professional version with advanced settings.
Nikon Coolpix
This brand stands out in relation tothe rest of the products of a famous company. There are no longer those famous SLR cameras. These are fairly simple devices with a small but absolutely working set of functions.
The first cameras of this brand appeared at the turn of the millenniums - in 1999. Initially, these were exclusively digital models. Today, three Nikon Coolpix series are known and sold:
- L (Life). The simplest camera "Nikon" Coolpix. It is created specifically for those who do not bother with the settings. Devices from the series are available, compact and convenient to use.
- P (Performance).This series is intended for demanding users who are already quite familiar with the art of photography. There are many manual and automatic settings, as well as a fairly powerful aperture.
- S (Style).A series where the main focus is on the appearance of the device. There are also waterproof and shockproof models. There are even children's models. These cameras are affordable, lightweight and have a fairly nice appearance.
Nikon customization features
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It is here that you can find comprehensive information about the main shooting modes, exposure options and aperture. So, with Nikon cameras you can find the following programs:
- P (Program auto). Mode for beginners. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture settings required according to the situation.
- A (Aperture priority). Primary mode of the diaphragm. This option is loved by many photographers. Here you can set the required aperture range for which the shutter speed adjusts.
- S (Shutter priority). Exposure priority mode. The principle is the same as when setting options A.
- M (Manual). Fully manual installation of all options and parameters. It requires significant skills and knowledge of how to set up a Nikon camera.
Customer Reviews
If we talk about the popularity of Nikon camerasamong ordinary users, the vast majority are satisfied with the work even of outdated models. Among the main complaints, one can find only dissatisfaction with the bundle, the lack of external storage media and printed instructions in Russian.
It is also worth noting that the SLR camera"Nikon", the reviews about which in its mass are very positive, shoots video rather poorly. There is some grain in the dark room, and sometimes some stripes occur.
For the rest, you can find only enthusiastic reviews that talk about quality, simplicity and ease of use.