Nikon D60

Nikon D60
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The Nikon D60 SLR camera may not give you the timing that professional photographers do, but it is equipped with a feature that will help you to catch that perfect moment. The SLR camera will allow you to shoot continuously, for as much as three frames per second; thanks to its continuous frame shooting feature. No need to worry about poor lighting, because this camera is well equipped to shoot in the poorest lighting conditions, and still capture a well taken image. You are sure to get the best camera for your money, since this piece of equipment is made by a trusted name in cameras, Nikon, which has been at the top of the photography industry for years. Do not worry about dust damaging this camera. It is equipped with an anti-dust system, which eliminates dust. Best of all, the price is reasonable for the quality Nikon has to offer.


Say goodbye to amateur picture taking. Say goodbye to ordinary shots. Say hello to that elusive, perfect shot. The Nikon D60 SLR camera offers only picture perfect image capturing, which will not disappoint.

Nikon D300s Review

There is a new review of the Nikon D300s posted at CameraLabs.com

They’ve added HD video capabilities to the D300, which is a big yawn to me, the best new features are the quiet shooting mode and the addition of an SD memory slot.

Nikon D300s

“With the D300s, Nikon’s taken the already highly capable D300 and further enhanced it with a number of features – some expected, others less so. The inclusion of a movie mode was a predictable, although welcome upgrade, and the microphone input a very useful addition. The Virtual Horizon and Quiet mode are minor but handy gadgets, and we’re also pleased to find Live View now relocated from the Release dial to its own button, allowing you to easily select drive modes whether composing with the screen or viewfinder.
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One thing is for certain: Nikon no longer has the top-end cropped-frame DSLR market to itself. But regardless of how the 7D measures-up, the D300s will remain a superb photographic tool which is a joy to use, and ideal for the high-end enthusiast or pro wanting a backup body. It easily comes Highly Recommended, but unless you’re 100% committed to the Nikon system, be sure to compare very closely with the EOS 7D.”

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Nikon D3000 Reviews

The Nikon D3000 got a review today by the folks at DCResource. The D3000 is an entry level digital SLR from Nikon which, like the D40, D60 uses a CCD sensor and does not incorporate a focus motor. This limits lens choice somewhat.

The Nikon D3000

• 10.2-megapixel DX-format imaging sensor for prints up to 20 x 30 inches
• Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-Nikkor VR Image Stabilization lens
• 3.0-inch color LCD screen; 170-degree wide-angle viewing
• Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
• Nikon EXPEED image processing; in-camera image editing and Active D-Lighting

“The Nikon D3000 is an easy-to-use, compact digital SLR that won't break the bank. It offers very good photo quality, impressive point-and-shoot guides and help screens, responsive performance, full manual controls and, of course, the expandability that you come to expect from a D-SLR. There thing that separates the D3000 from more expensive D-SLRs is its lack of live view support. While live view can certainly be handy at times, I don't think that the vast majority of people will miss that feature. Nikon stripped out a few other features from the D3000, such as exposure or white balance bracketing, and they got a little cheap in the bundle department, but overall, the D3000 is a solid choice for those just entering the world of digital SLR photography.”

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DigitalCameraReview.com said this-

"For a great price like $600, the Nikon D3000 is an excellent value, especially if you are ready to move into more advanced photographic waters. Once you start acquiring the lenses, a few years down the road you can replace the body and still have the glass."

PHENOM II x3 710 Review

PHENOM II x3 710  Processo Overview
PHENOM II x3 710  Processor is  3 core processor from AMD.

The specifications of AMD Phenom II x3 710:


Socket Type : AM3
Manufacturing Process: 45nm
Base Clock: 200 MHz
Effective FSB: 4000 MHz
Frequency: 2.6GHz.
Number Cores: 3
Threads Per core: 1
L1 cache : 128 KB per core.
L2 cache: 512 KB per core
L3 cache: 6MB shared
TDP: 95W
Virtualization: Yes
Price of  AMD PHENOM II x3 710 in India is 4500Rs.

Nikon D5000 DSLR Review

Nikon D5000 Review

Nikon has impressed us yet again with a Well rounded consumer dSLR model. With excellent still image and video quality, class leading burst abilities, and loads of user-friendly exposure settings, the Nikon D5000 is sure to please most any photographer, whether this is your first SLR, or you're picking up a lighter backup unit. Following closely in the D90's foot steps, I suspect the D5000 will be a very popular model, and have no problem giving it our highest recommendation. With a street price of about US$800 for the D5000 & 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom- Nikkor lens kit, we feel this model offers and outstanding value for the level of performance, versatility, and features you are going to receive.

“It's the D5000's performance that really sets it apart from the entry level toys. It starts up almost instantly, and like all the best cameras it can take a picture within a fraction of a second of flicking the switch. In single-shot mode it can take pictures as fast as you can press the shutter button. In continuous shooting mode it can manage over 4fps in JPEG Fine mode, although it does start to slow down after approximately 30 shots. In Raw mode it's a fraction slower, and the buffer fills up after approximately 14 shots. The speed with which it empties again is very dependent on the speed of the memory card being used, although it doesn't appear to see class 10 cards as any faster than class 6.
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The Nikon D5000 is a well made and well equipped mid-level camera ideal for those upgrading from an entry-level DSLR and looking for more features. Performance and handling are excellent, autofocus is quick and reliable, and image quality is very good under most circumstances. Video mode has no AF and the monitor opens the wrong way, but other than that it's a good little camera.”

Read more about the Nikon D5000 12.3MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR Lenses and 2.7 inch Vari-angle LCD

Leica M9

I would love to get myself one of these for times I don’t want to carry around a heavy DSLR. I’m talking about the new M9 camera from Leica. The Leica M9 is the world's first digital system camera of its size to be built with a 24x36mm CCD sensor - developed specifically for the M9 - that is capable of perfectly capturing the full 35-mm format in ultra-high resolution.

 

PRESS SUMMARY

Concentrating on the essentials: maximum image quality
The history of 35-mm photography began almost 100 years ago with the legendary Ur-Leica. Today, it is the Leica M9, a landmark camera that carries the proud heritage of Leica M cameras into the digital age. The Leica M9 is the world's first digital system camera of its size to be built with a full-frame sensor - a CCD sensor developed specifically for the M9 - that is capable of perfectly capturing the full 35-mm format (24 × 36 mm) in ultra-high resolution. The new M9 - in the familiar, classic, and timeless M design, represents the quintessence of its predecessors based on the consummate technological level of our time. It is the perfect contemporary tool for those who set the highest standards in image quality and are committed to creating images of enduring value.

FULL - FRAME 24 x 36 MM CAPTURE WITHOUT ANY COMPROMISES
The combination of an extremely high-resolution sensor, high performance M lenses and careful processing of the digital picture data provides the best picture results under all conditions. The proprietary CCD sensor in the LEICA M9 with18 Million Pixels, allows the utilization of the full 35 mm format. The sensor of the M9 uses a newly developed cover glass to eliminate infrared light contamination and allows the utilization of existing Leica M lenses with out a loss of image quality. The use of external UV/IR filters is not required.

INTUITIVE CONTROLS
The simple handling and menus of the LEICA M9 allow the photographer to concentrate on taking pictures, not the controls. The key control element of the M9 is an intuitive four-way switch and dial combination used in conjunction with the 2.5-inch LCD monitor on the back. To set the ISO sensitivity, simply maintain light pressure on the ISO button while simultaneously turning the dial to select the required setting. All other functions important for everyday situations are quickly and easily accessible by pressing the set button: white balance, image-data compression, resolution, exposure correction, exposure bracketing, and programmable user profiles. The user profiles can be programmed with any combination of camera and shooting settings, stored under an assigned name, and accessed quickly whenever required for a particular situation.

COMPACT, ENDURING PERFORMANCE AND VALUE
It is hardly unusual that a Leica, once owned, becomes a lifelong companion. This also applies to the digital M9: In spite of the larger sensor size, the compact housing of the M8 and M8.2 was being retained. With exterior dimensions of 139 x 37 x 80 mm (5.5 x 1.5 x 3.1 in) it maintains the ideal shape of the M camera and becomes the smallest full frame system camera in the world. Its closed, full-metal housing, crafted from a high-strength magnesium alloy, and its top deck and bottom plate machined from large blocks of brass, provide perfect protection for its precious inner mechanisms. The digital components and shutter assembly of the M9 are similarly constructed with endurance in mind. Free firmware updates ensure that the camera benefits from the latest technology. In short: The Leica M9 is an investment for a lifetime. The camera is available in classic black vulcanit finish or elegant steel grey with traditional fine leatherette finish.

 

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Asus M4A79T-Deluxe Review

With Socket AM3 processors supporting DDR3 memory, motherboard manufacturing industry started to shift the focus from DDR2 to DDR3 memory based boards. Asus too is main focusing on AMD's socket AM3 processors. The Asus M4A79T-Deluxe motherboard chipset is based on the AMD 790FX northbridge.

Overall look: The Asus M4A79T-Deluxe motheboard is especially designed for performance rigs by supporting only the future next generation AMD SocketAM3 processors and DDR3 RAM.

Good For : Good layout, Quad CrossFireX multi- GPU support, high on feature-set.

Against: Price.

Specifications:

Chipset: AMD 790FX
FSB: 2.600 MHz
Processor support: Socket AM3
Memory support: 4*DDR3 1600MHz (16GB Max)
GPU: Multi GPU-ATI CrossFireX to Quad CrossFireX
Price: Rs:Around 12500
Warrenty: 3Years.