Latest 2009 Nikon Digital SLRs

Nikon has announced several new SLR digital cameras with some outstanding elements in 2009. Both Nikon Coolpix compact cameras and the Nikon digital SLRs have new offerings, and as always, Nikon is leading the industry with new functionality while keeping its reputation for excellence.

The three new Nikon DSLRs that have been released are the Nikon D5000, the Nikon D3000 and the Nikon D300s. Each of the three presents superior features at reasonable prices, while the Nikon D5000 and D300s contain some new capabilities not seen before in a Nikon digital SLR.

The most clear benefit of the Nikon D3000 SLR is its value. If you consider yourself an earnest photographer, you should own one or more Nikon DSLR. And at the same cost as an excellent compact camera, a person can purchase the 10.2 MP Nikon D3000. It has a brilliant, 3-inch, high-res LCD that allows viewing across 170-degrees; ISO 1600 for low-light photography; an 11-point auto-focus system; continual shots at up to 3 fps; almost instantaneous shutter release time, plus additional features.


The Nikon D5000 is a great digital SLR for the cost-conscious who expect the best picture resolution (12.3 MP) and attributes that, in the past, you could only find in DSLRs prices significantly higher. The Live View feature gives the capability to view and compose your photo in the bright LCD screen before the shot is taken, and this digital SLR has 4 autofocus modes (e.g. Face-priority AutoFocus) and 11 AF areas. An ultrasonic sensor cleaning system keeps dust and other unwelcome bits from ruining your images.

Nikon's D300s DSLR carries the highest pricetag of these three new Nikon cameras, but for the higher cost it presents the most features. Continuous shots can be taken up to 8 fps, a detailed, hi-resolution, 920K-pixel LCD, and a remarkable 51-point auto-focus, including a scene recognition database built into the camera.

The D5000 and D300s both offer a new capability we have been anticipating for years: Video capture in a Nikon DSLR. The extensive selection of Nikkor lenses that can be used on these cameras will give any photographer the power to compose practically any shot that can be imagined. And with this new feature, an inspired photographer could also turn out to be a brilliant movie director. Making up and capturing extraordinary hi-res, 720P movies are now possible for anyone, and far exceed what can be captured with any compact camera. These two Nikon DSLRs capture video at 24 frames per second, including sound input in stereo.

These new Nikon DSLRs, as well as a multitude of other brands and styles of cameras for any budget, can be ordered from Ritz Camera online. The Nikon D300s and Nikon D3000 can be pre-ordered now, and will be shipping out shortly.