Nikon SLR Cameras for Everyone

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Nikon SLR cameras are made by one of the longest standing companies. Established in 1917 as a result of an amalgamation between three companies, Nikon has been producing high quality cameras, lenses and accessories since their inception. At the forefront of the photography market, Nikon has a range of fantastic cameras available to suit everyone – from beginner, amateur to professional photographer.

For the amateur photographer who is looking for their first Nikon SLR camera, the Nikon D40 is seen as a great choice. It’s competitively priced with both the body and kit lens available for approximately $460. The D40 was released in December 2006 and though it’s not the newest entry level digital SLR camera on the market, it is still regarded as one of the best.

The D40 helps make the transition between a point-and-shoot camera and an SLR. It is small and light for an SLR camera and is able to display how different options affect an image. This is a great feature for a photographer using an SLR for the first time.

There will come a point in every amateur photographer’s life when their entry level SLR just doesn’t cut it. It is restricting their photography and they are ready to take the next step forward in terms of the camera that they are using.

The Nikon D80 is seen as one of the best Nikon SLR cameras to choose when you’re ready to step up. Debuted in August 2006, it may be over three years old but it is still one of the best mid-level SLR cameras that can be purchased on today’s market.

With a price tag of around $950, which includes the body and lens, the D80 has a substantial amount of advanced features. This camera is frequently used as a backup SLR for a lot of professional photographers.

Another option for photographers looking to upgrade from their entry level camera is the Nikon D90. Since it is $500 more expensive than the D80 (with minimal upgrades), most photographers still believe that the D80 is the best mid-level SLR on the market.

Nikon also produces a range of cameras that are suitable for professional photographers. The Nikon D2Xs , for example, is a 12.4 mega pixel camera that is an upgrade on the already popular D2X. Aimed solely at professional photographers, the D2Xs has no pre-programmed settings (such as night time or sports, as can be found on entry and mid-level cameras) and although it is bigger than other Nikon SLR cameras, a substantial amount of attention has been paid to the ergonomics, making it feel as comfortable in the hand as any of its smaller cousins.

A fantastic camera though the $6,000 sticker price makes for a great professional camera, but keeps it out of range for most amateurs or hobbyists.

As they have been producing cameras for nearly a century, Nikon has grown to realize what photographers of all abilities want and need and now offer such a vast array of different choices that there is a Nikon SLR camera for everyone.