Hot Rumors about Nikon D850 and the D760

Hot Rumors about Nikon D850 and the D760

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Canon is rumored to be launching two DSLR cameras, the EOS 200D and Canon EOS 6D Mark II. There are also rumors of the main competitor, Nikon will launch the D850 or D820, and Nikon D760, which is a full-frame professional camera. 

This is the hottest news for Nikon lovers around the world, even moderate factions who are not affected by the Canon VS competition. Nikon, will probably pay attention to what Nikon can offer to the D760 and Nikon D850. Is there a significant difference with full-frame cameras, both Canon and Nikon manufactured such as the Nikon D810.

Nikon D850? Image: YouTube.com

As quoted from cameraegg.com famous site, letsgodigital.com, it is rumored that Nikon D850’s sensor will have two options, one is Sony’s 42.4MP full frame sensor (Same sensor on a7R II), the other will be a new 50MP full frame sensor. And Nikon D850 will have 4K video recording and advanced AF system. While Nikon D760 is expected to arrive even prior to the Nikon D850, both camera could be announced this month.

 

Nikon D760. Image: YouTube.com

When we talk about Nikon's full-frame cameras whose specifications are higher than the D760, it turns out there's a rumor that Nikon is not going to name its high-end full-frame cameras with the D850's name, but will be called the Nikon D820. Apart from this latest camera naming problem, you may need to know the whispers on the Internet about the specifications of the D850 or D820, ie as reported by newsledge.com, as follows:

• The rumored announcement date is slated for the summer. Maybe it’s Nikon’s true 100th anniversary, though I’m holding out hope for a pro mirrorless system.
• Most likely it will be called D820 (D850 is still a possibility)
• Nikon is already planning the marketing material for the new camera
• The sensor will be between 45-46MP.
• The D820 is expected to be better at low and high ISO compared to Canon and better than the D810
• The D820 could come with a new and improved version of SnapBridge. That’ll be a relief and will have to be one hell of an advancement.
• No built-in GPS
• Tiltable LCD screen
• The memory card slots will be the same as in the D500: one SD and one XQD
• AF system will borrow the system used in the Nikon D5.

 

Nikon D820? Image: narmadi.com

If we look at speculation about the specifications described above, it appears that the D820 is a blend of several features and technologies that you can find on Nikon D5 and D500. Will the design and specifications in this new camera will perfect the existing system on the full-frame camera that has been launched earlier? We will know the details after Nikon released the official announcement before its launch.

The D820 or Nikon D850 is planned to replace the D810, which has an interesting specification. If it is still sold in the nearest camera store in your city or in an online store, then you can get an attractive price, especially if the replacement has been officially launched. There is a chance you will get a tempting package like the best memory card with a large capacity, maybe even a package with zoom lens. Why not? 

  

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Nikon D5 vs Canon EOS 1DX Mark II a new comparison

Nikon D5 vs Canon EOS 1DX Mark II a new comparison

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Canon and Nikon have always had a camera models to be compared to each other, head to head. Similarly, in this high-end models, Nikon D5 vs. Canon EOS 1-DX Mark II. At first glance, you will be blown away when you see and hold both cameras. They have nearly identical sensor, 20.8 on D5 and 20.2 megapixels on the EOS-1 DX Mark II. Let's see other differences that may affect your decision before choosing one of them.

Nikon D5 key specs:

20.8MP FX-Format CMOS Sensor

4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps

Multi-CAM 20K 153-Point AF System

EXPEED 5 Image Processor

3.2" 2.36m-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor

Native ISO 102400, Extend to ISO 3280000

12 fps Shooting for 200 Shots with AE/AF

180k-Pixel RGB Sensor and Group Area AF

14-Bit Raw Files and 12-Bit Raw S Format

 

Canon EOS 1DX Mark II. Image: bokeh.digitalrev.com

Just as the Nikon D5, Canon EOS-1DX Mark II is the company's latest pro-level DSLR. Canon 1DX Mark II AF is equipped with  61-point AF system, expanded range, 41-point cross-type. The main competitor the D5 features 153 AF Points – 99 Cross Type points that covers a very large part of the screen and easily grabs AF on still or moving subject.

If you are a rabid fan touch screen like the one on your smartphone, then you will be glad that Nikon D5 and Canon 1DX Mark II camera now comes with touch display unit, however the D5 display features Compared to Canon's higher-resolution display unit.

Canon EOS 1DX Mark II key specs:

Approx. 20.2 megapixels

Dual Pixel CMOS AF & Movie Servo AF for high speed

Image Processor: Dual "DIGIC 6+"

AF Points at f/8 61 point / 21 cross-type (all individually selectable)

ISO Sensitivity: Auto 100 - 51200 Expanded to Lo: 50, H3: 409600

Metering Sensor: Approx. 360,000 pixel RGB+IR sensor (Dedicated DIGIC 6 processor)

Continuous Shooting: Max. approx. 14fps with full AF / AE Max. approx. 16fps in Live View mode

EOS Movies DCI 4K up to 50/60p (max. 29min. 59sec.)

AF in Movies Dual Pixel CMOS AF with touch panel LCD

According to thenewcamera.com Canon 1DX Mark II features Dual-pixel CMOS AF sensor that quickly lock-down AF while you are using your DSLR display screen while shooting or recording a 4K video. Meanwhile, the Nikon D5 built-with traditional CMOS sensor so while you are using display for shooting still or recording a video contrast based AF system get’s activated resulting slower AF compared to its competitor.

 

Nikon D5 vs Canon EOS 1DX Mark II. Image: photographylife.com

The 1DX Mark II offers a native sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 51,200, which is 1 stop less than the D5’s. The ephotozine.com also mentioned that the ISO speed on the 1DX Mark II has been improved, with this now extendable to ISO409,600 at the highest ISO setting (an improvement over ISO204,800 on the 1D X), and ISO50 at the lowest ISO setting. The D5 can extend it's ISO range down to ISO50 at the lowest setting, but can also extend the ISO setting to a massive ISO3,280,000 at the highest setting.

If you compare the D5 with EOS 1DX Mark II aspects of video, then you will not bother because they have the ability to record video in 4K. However, Canon reports up to 60 fps in 4K and the Nikon reports 30 frames. Thenewcamera.com also mentioned that Nikon does have better AF module than Canon, Canon have better hybrid AF sensor compared to the D5. AF sensor is utilized while shooting the viewfinder and Hybrid CMOS AF sensor is unitized while you are using display for shooting still or video. Although there is little difference, both visa rely on to make a movie or a video clip in a sharp and bright color.

As a full-frame camera, the EOS 1DX Mark II and the D5 are great cameras. Nikon lovers, as well as Canon's the enthusiast of would definitely like to have it. On paper, Nikon D5 and Canon EOS 1DX  Mark II are very qualified to be used to create still pictures and video in 4K resolution. If you are not a fanatical fan of Canon or Nikon, then you only need to compare in terms of price and beauty or design. Or you need to look at the debate in the forum on the Internet camera, reading reviews about them on the Internet or renowned photography magazine.

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Nikon cameras: the history

Nikon cameras: the history

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Nikon has a long history in the world of photography. From the legendary of the Nikon F up to digital SLR cameras. Although it gets tight competition for example from Canon, Nikon will still bring a camera with a high quality for various segments. 

According to en.wikipedia.org, Kabushiki-gaisha Nikon, also known just as Nikon is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in optics and imaging products such as cameras, ophthalmic lenses, measurement instruments, camera lens, etc. Nikon's main competitors in camera and lens manufacturing include Sony, Fujifilm, Lumix, Pentax, Olympus, and ofcourse Canon. 

Nikon F, the legend. Image: nicovandijk.ne

Nikon was founded on July 25, 1917 under the name Nihon Kogaku Kogyo Kabushikigaisha or Japan Optical Industries Co., Ltd., and eventually renamed Nikon Corporation in 1988, and is one of the subsidiaries of Mitsubishi. With a very long experience, Nikon is one of the leading cameras and lenses in the world. 

Many professional photographers and amateur photography activity entrust them to Nikon, as well as journalists and investigators at a police station, and other parties that require a lens or camera for certain activities. 

                   Photographer Russell Price (played by Nick Nolte) used Nikon F2 in “Under Fire” (1983). Image: petapixel.com

Nikon F is the first digital SLR cameras manufactured by Nikon in 1959, and is very popular because it is produced until 1973. Perhaps you've seen the Nikon F in Hollywood movies. After that Nikon launched Nikon F2. Aspects of its design remain in all of Nikon's subsequent SLR cameras, through the current Nikon F6 film and Nikon D4 digital models (which still share its Nikon F-mount for lenses). 

Nikon DSLR line-up. Image: technophileshub.com

Nikon F is the first digital SLR cameras manufactured by Nikon in 1959, and is very popular because it is produced until 1973. Perhaps you've seen the Nikon F in Hollywood movies. 

After that Nikon launched Nikon F2. There is an interesting story about the letter F on the name of this famous camera, in which Nippon Kogaku select "F" because the Japanese are too difficult to pronounce the letter R, as an abbreviation of Reflex. Use of F is long enough tradition of Nikon's camera upscale, until the introduction of he Nikon D1 (digital) cameras decades later. 

Nikon F series is very successful and very popular almost all over the world, and is famous for being used to cover the war in Vietnam by war correspondents. Nikon is also believed by the US space agency, NASA to make cameras and lenses used in space. If you want to have a classic camera such as the Nikon F, you can get them at antique stores that specialize in selling old cameras.

Nikon CoolPix. Image: gizmag.com

You can feel how an analog camera, you will definitely get a different experience because you are using celluloid film. Try to hear the sound of the shutter button on the camera such as the Nikon F antiques, then you learn to develop the film in the darkroom. 

You will feel different sensations when you see print photos from an analog camera. If you are serious about photography from an older era, you can join a special club pursue photography analog camera (film). Look at the forum of photography or cameras on the Internet, and enjoy a unique experience with the other members. 

In the digital era, Nikon still exist despite having to compete with other brands, particularly Canon, and also must contend with a variety of smartphones equipped with a camera, even with two cameras, front and rear (main camera). However, if you are a true photographic enthusiast, you would have been more satisfied if using an SLR camera or a DSLR.

Nikon mirrorless series. Image: lazytechguys.com

Nikon DSLR cameras have a wide variety of entry-level class, the middle class to full-frame camera or high-end cameras. Nikon also manufactures compact digital camera is often called a pocket camera, there is even a bridge camera known as prosumer cameras. 

The target of this prosumer cameras are those who want to feel the sensation of a SLR camera with affordable prices, for example Nikon CoolPix series. Prosumer or bridge camera usually equipped superzoom lens or megazoom. In addition, Nikon also serious to satisfy the lovers of photography with mirrorless cameras, also known as the interchangeable lens camera such as the Nikon 1 J series. 

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