Nikon D500 announced

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong

After a very long time, as far as modern technology goes, Nikon has announced the successor to its D300—the D500. Presumably, Nikon has skipped the D400 name so that the new DX body is more closely aligned to the new FX body—the D5. Both of these cameras should be exceptionally capable for low light sports photography.… Continue reading Nikon D500 announced

The big guns

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong

Some of you might be curious about the Canon EOS-1D X and Nikon D4S that I referred to recently. These are the ‘big guns’ of the Canon and Nikon DSLR lines—the top-level, professional camera bodies that are around the $7,000 mark. First, let’s refer back to the Canon EOS 7D Mk II as a basis for comparison. I’d… Continue reading The big guns

Canon and Nikon DSLRs head to head

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong

A few days ago, I suggested a method for choosing a new DSLR body for low light action photography. I then outlined the current mainstream Canon and Nikon DSLR models, and made a few recommendations within each of those ranges. But how do Canon and Nikon currently fare against each other in this arena? A general point that most photographic writers… Continue reading Canon and Nikon DSLRs head to head

Choosing Nikon DSLRs

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong

Nikon currently has the second-largest DSLR market share worldwide, after Canon. These two companies are far ahead of the rest of the field, and they have the most complete systems, in this particular market. Below, I describe what I consider to be the current mainstream Nikon DSLRs. There are other Nikon bodies available, such as the D4S (flagship professional body), but… Continue reading Choosing Nikon DSLRs