Nikon has a lot of DSLR cameras. Sometimes you can go crazy choosing the right option for yourself. Also, it is very difficult to understand the range of cameras. There are many cameras that are professional on the one hand and amateur on the other.
I broke all the cameras on 4 class:
- Flagship (these cameras are often referred to as true professional cameras). It is easy to distinguish by features such as the fact that they do not have a built-in flash, they have an additional second handle for portraits, use very large batteries and fast CF memory cards. These cameras have as many as two additional displays. They can do everything that professional cameras do.
- Professional (often referred to as semi-pro cameras) These cameras do not have automatic modes, are weatherproof, and use fast CF cards and dedicated control connectors. They can do everything that advanced amateur cameras can do.
- Advanced amateur (often referred to as mid-range cameras). Uses SD cards, can control external flashes, and support fast sync with flashes. Unlike amateur cameras, they have an additional display and an additional control wheel, as well as a depth-of-field preview button.
- Amateur (they are amateur in Africa). They have a small weight, few controls. Use SD cards.
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Here is my distribution of cameras by class:
- Flagship models: Nikon D1, D1h, D1x, D2h, D2x, D2hs, D2xs, D3, D3s, D3x, D4, D4s, D5, D6, Z9
- Professional models: Nikon D100, D200, D300, D300s, D500, D700, D800, D800E, D810, D810a, D850, Nikon z7, Z7 II
- Advanced amateur models: Nikon D70, D70s D80, D90, D7000, D7100, D7200, D7500, D600, D610, D750, D780, Nikon z6, Z6 II
- Amateur models: Nikon D50, D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100, D3200, D3300, D3400, D3500, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600, Nikon z50, Nikon z5
- With retro design: Nikon DF, Nikon Z fc
- Nikon D - SLR
- Nikon Z - mirrorless
The main distribution criteria:
About the line of Nikon camera classes. increase.
Useful plate with the dates of the announcements of cameras. Green indicates Nikon FX full-length cameras.
| Camera | Release date |
| d1 | 15.06.1999 |
| d1h | 05.01.2001 |
| d1x | 05.01.2001 |
| d100 | 21.01.2002 |
| d2h | 22.07.2003 |
| d70 | 28.01.2004 |
| d2x | 16.09.2004 |
| d2hs | 16.01.2005 |
| d70s | 01.04.2005 |
| d50 | 20.04.2005 |
| d200 | 01.10.2005 |
| d2xs | 01.06.2006 |
| d80 | 09.08.2006 |
| d40 | 16.11.2006 |
| d40x | 06.03.2007 |
| d3 | 23.08.2007 |
| d300 | 23.08.2007 |
| d60 | 01.01.2008 |
| d700 | 01.07.2008 |
| d90 | 27.08.2008 |
| d3x | 01.12.2008 |
| d5000 | 14.04.2009 |
| d300s | 30.06.2009 |
| d3000 | 30.07.2009 |
| d3s | 14.10.2009 |
| d3100 | 19.08.2010 |
| d7000 | 15.09.2010 |
| d5100 | 05.04.2011 |
| d4 | 06.01.2012 |
| d800 | 06.02.2012 |
| d800e | 06.02.2012 |
| d3200 | 19.04.2012 |
| d600 | 13.09.2012 |
| d5200 | 07.11.2012 |
| d7100 | 01.02.2013 |
| d610 | 08.10.2013 |
| d5300 | 17.10.2013 |
| df | 05.11.2013 |
| D3300 | 07.01.2014 |
| D4s | 25.02.2014 |
| D810 | 26.06.2014 |
| D750 | 11.09.2014 |
| D5500 | 06.01.2015 |
| D810a | 10.02.2015 |
| D7200 | 02.03.2015 |
| D5 | 06.01.2016 |
| D500 | 06.01.2016 |
| D3400 | 17.08.2016 |
| D5600 | 10.11.2016 |
| D7500 | 12.04.2017 |
| D850 | 24.08.2017 |
| Nikon z6 | 23.08.2018 |
| Nikon z7 | 23.08.2018 |
| D3500 | 30.08.2018 |
| Nikon z50 | 10.10.2019 |
| D780 | 07.01.2020 |
| D6 | 11.02.2020 |
| Nikon z5 | 21.07.2020 |
| Nikon z6 ii | 14.10.2020 |
| Nikon z7 ii | 14.10.2020 |
| Nikon z9 | 10.03.2021 |
| Nikon Z fc | 29.06.2021 |
- Nikon DX SLR cameras with APS-C sensor are marked in white
- Nikon DX mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensor are marked in pink
- Green indicates full-frame SLR cameras
- Full frame mirrorless cameras are marked in blue
Also, with the Nikon F mount, there are the following cameras: Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro, S2 Pro, S3 Pro, S3 Pro UVIR, S5 Pro, IS Pro, Kodak DCS PRO 14n (and its modifications) and Kodak DCS Pro SLR / n (and its modifications)
Which cameras use the same sensor can see here.
My calculations on the performance of the Nikon CZK can be viewed here.
Letters S, H, X, E in Nikon Camera Names
- S - usually this letter is attributed to the camera, which is simply updated version previous model without major modifications. for example Nikon D70s, D300s, D3s, D4s. These cameras have the same body and a similar matrix as in Nikon D70, D300, D3, D4. Roughly speaking, this is a cosmetic update to the camera with the addition of new useful features.
- H - usually this letter is added to updated camera models when they want to show that the updated camera has the possibility of a good fast continuous shooting. Roughly speaking, a camera for sports photographers, photojournalists. D1h, D2h, D2hs - have just amazing frame buffer.
- X - usually this letter is added to the updated camera model in which increased number of megapixels, but the main characteristics remained similar to the previous version. For example, Nikon D40 \ D40x, D1 \ D1x, D2x, D2xs, D3 \ D3x.
- E - for cameras with missing low-pass filter (Nikon D800e)
- A - for cameras designed for astro photography (Nikon D810a)
- F - Fusion "Fusion" for cameras with retro body design (Nikon Df)
- II - second version of the camera (Z6 -> Z6 II)
Conclusions
Using my tablet, you can immediately determine which class the Nikon digital SLR camera belongs to. Considering that each new round of evolution (from left to right) only improves the performance of cameras, it becomes very simple to choose the best option.
When choosing a Nikon SLR camera, I advise you to look in the 'Which Nikon camera to choose?'.
Material prepared Arkady Shapoval. Training/Consultations | Youtube | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Telegram.
Half a year ago, it was stupid to rush and take the D90, instead of waiting a bit and buying a brand new D7000.
Now I really regret it - because I love Soviet optics, and the d7000 has exposure metering and many other delicious buns ... :(
We'll have to buy a dandelion. Although before that I twisted myself in a cunning way - you take a friend with another DSLR, tell him iso and f, and he tells you the shutter speed :)
I'm also eyeing the D7000 now.
and what is the matrix chip on the D3100 ?? :)), it seems like a purely Nikonov rozobotka with a slightly different crop factor :) is there any charms in it?
Everything is OK with the D3100, there are simply no other cameras from Nikon with such a matrix. Her crop factor is the same, 1.5x (DX).
Curious! Only the tablet I would call “Genealogy of cameras ...” :)
"The genealogy of cameras ...")))
well-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo.
as named, and named - this is the choice of the author.
somehow according to the table it turns out that d3100 is lower in class than 3000 and 40
not lower, just different.
And where are the soap dishes? otherwise everyone thinks that the weakest camera is D40 from amateur Nikon,
If you think that D40 is the weakest, then imagine that the strongest can.
I shoot on D3100, think about replacing the camera. she no longer meets the requirements) I am interested in reportage and wedding photography, in this regard, I want to replace it with a professional camera. The choice is between D300, D700 and D3. Prices are different ... naturally, you want to buy it cheaper, but you don't want to lose in the quality of pictures and shutter speed. Advise what is better to choose.
all 3 cameras are very different
wow :))) what kind of Nikon d3200 ??
Look at the official Nikon website. Nikon D3200 new this spring.
Intrigued by the table. Tell me, Arkady, and which of the models (d3100, d5000, d5100, d7000?) Are the best to contact, if contacted at all, with 19 TTL lenses from Kiev (H mount).
And further? How would I clarify what kind of appendix is it (what does it look like?) On the lens, which interferes with the work of the union of the N mount with the Nikon F mount
The named models are equally good in contact. But there are exceptions among Soviet lenses. The diaphragm skirt interferes with work and only on a small number of lenses.
About d7000 I heard the matrix fills with oil. on the characteristics of course good! I have a very sensitive question: what is the difference between a full frame and crop (subjectively). about the focal length, flu (a moot point), the best ISO, the steepness of the camera itself I know. just if you take the same optics, conditions (not difficult), plot, distance to the object (so that the flu does not change), does the full frame have an advantage? or do all the benefits come from a steeper camera?
If it's not difficult, tell me exactly how the D7000 is filled with oil and what? About depth of field is not a controversial issue, but real things. If everything is fixed, then there is still a diffraction threshold, vignetting control, etc.
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On the Yandex market in the reviews, the problem occurs. it seems like the first batch was jammed. so what about the full frame, how does it differ from crop in terms of result?
the full frame differs from the crop by the size of the matrix. In more detail in the section about CROP FACTOR
TELL PLEASE WHICH BAG WILL FIT UNDER NIKON 5100 55-105, ORDERED ONE SMALL HAS COME, IF IT IS POSSIBLE TO SEND ANSWERS TO naumov.irina2012@yandex.ua
Any bag for the central lock is suitable.
Right now I'm crying over the last answer)))) Arkady +5
The question is whether a person knows what the Central Control Commission is :)
hmm ... so the canon will soon give out a "budget" fullframe? boom wait
and why didn’t the d600 reach the pros? she bypasses the characteristics of d700
1. She has only part magnesium shell
2. She has less focus points for the D700
3. She has a lower burst speed than the D700
4. She has an amateur control interface and the presence of automatic modes
5. Pay attention to the positioning by Nikon itself, I’m not lying, link proof
It is a pity there is no classic test, D50. I would give mine, but I live in Riga.)
A question has arisen: How to shoot a black dog? I get a black shaggy blot. Maybe there is some trick?
Best with a few shots in manual mode. The exposition article and the histogram will help you with this.
http://reset-service.com.ua/forum/showthread.php?t=294
Someone already uses without links to you))
This is just a drop in the ocean. It’s bad that such people do not just copy pictures, but paste the picture code, which loads the picture not from their site, but from my server, thereby slowing down the work of Radozhiva. In this case, they just reset the picture http://reset-service.com.ua/forum/showthread.php?t=294
Hello, I bought a Nikon D3100, tell me how to make the image appear on the display and take a picture instead of looking out the window?
Find the Live Live (LV) button and use it.
Now we are waiting for the full frame and a screwdriver to be added to the betting line (I think in 2 years). Well, the price in bucks is 600 per carcass: -D
I think they will make a full amateur frame without a screwdriver in the next evolutionary branch in order to reduce the weight of the camera.
Good day, Arkady, May I feed on the selection of an object up to D3100, at once on hand 18-55 kit, and Helios 44-2, but at the same time I want to try manual optics like Sigma AF 35-70 f3.5-4.5, or Quantaray-NF AF 70 -210 f4-5.6, Nikkor AF 28-80 f3.5-5.6 D, Sigma 70-205 f3.5-4.5 Zoom III, power supply for robots with D3100, which is so nice to take for universal immobility , portrait - landscape, macro not tsіkavit ... Dyakuyu.
They will work, they will work or so https://radojuva.com.ua/2012/06/nikon-ai-s-old-lens-aboutor so https://radojuva.com.ua/2012/03/nikon-lenses/ For general-purpose shooting, I don't recommend manual optics. For a portrait - any fifty-kopeck piece is fast.
Dyakuyu, ale, all the same, a ya z zih varіantіv bіlsh unіversalny? Have you taken the go?
Versatility means the ability to use in any conditions, but due to the fact that there will be no automatic focusing, all these lenses turn into manual ones. Therefore, I would not waste time and energy in vain. You can find old 18-70 3.5-4.5 on the market, they work fine on D3100.
In my opinion, all of them will be protected only in manual mode ... it will be as comfortable as possible to be victorious from them. I can give you a cardinally developmental revision, always more beautiful and optimal. Dyakuyu.
In my opinion, too, otherwise why did I give links. Lenses will work not in manual camera control, but in manual focus mode. If you really need to choose only from these lenses, then I would take Nikkor AF 28-80 f3.5-5.6 D
Dyakuyu ... I will try. Douzhe Douzhe will help your site rozibrat with unreasonable moments and words, everything with butts and laid out in half, have been given to you.
It's my pleasure :)
Nikkor 18-70mm f / 3.5-4.5G IF-ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikko
Yes, this one.
Something surprised by the fact that the Nikon D5200 is in the rightmost column. IMHO his place is a column to the left. Well, no matter how he should appear there. The bloated megapuxels in a budget camera are somehow completely superfluous. Nobody will ever print images of 10x15 meters from it, it is filmed with completely different devices. And a beginner will never need such permission in his life, and shoving it into a column other than his is a strong bust (like a budget professional? Yes, the D7000 will do it in full.) Think about it. Again, this is IMHO, but I hope I convinced you, if not - your right.
You misunderstood the sign. Reread the article again. Colors are responsible for the evolutionary stages of development, thus, the purple line is the very last, and D5200 refers to it. The bottom row of cameras from Nikon D50, D40 to D5100, D5200 are amateur cameras. Where would you place the D5200 then?
In my opinion it is the place above the D5100. Although it is new and endowed with the resolution crazy for the amateur apparatus, the functionality is clearly not from the last column. Swollen D5100 and no more.
Unfortunately, functionality has nothing to do with the tablet. The table shows the camera levels and their development steps. The D5200 is an amateur camera of the latest evolutionary branch.
How to set the optimal “Picture Control” on the D5000!
There is no optimal mode, for each case you need its own mode, because you can't shoot all portraits in saturated mode and all nature in black and white. You can read more details here - https://radojuva.com.ua/2012/01/hitrosti-na-nikon/
Hello))) Maybe not in the subject, but I dare to ask advice !!!! I'm new to the photo world, the camera is D7000 (my husband gave it for my birthday), there are two lenses 18-55 and tamron 70-300 ... But I'm interested in macro, So I'm looking after a gift for the new year, I looked after this Nikon 105mm f / 2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor lens, tell me how correct my choice is)))) Yes, if you can advice what filters and what companies are better to buy !!!! thanks !!!
105 is one of the best options. If you don’t know what filters are available, then it’s too early for you to use them, just buy a protective filter first.
No, I decided that I really need an Ultra and a Polarik, but what kind of company is the question ... There are a lot of them, I would like not very expensive, but also that the quality is, say, the golden mean !!!! And here are some toys to buy for fun, can tell me))))