Nikon Archives

June 12, 2020

Desert Island Cameras No. 09 – Holy Grail Edition

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Some of the CP writers pick the camera they’d buy if practicality and money were no concern! See what we chose, and let us know your Holy Grail camera in the comments.

James Tocchio
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June 8, 2020

Exploring an Indian Bazaar with a Nikon FM2n and Fuji C200 Film

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Take a trip with one of our writers, Hemant, as he explores an Indian flower market with a Nikon FM2n and Fujifilm C200 color film.

Hemant Chatterji
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May 29, 2020

An Unscientific Review of the Nikon D700

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Can a twelve year old DSLR still impress? Jeb’s here to share with us his perspective on this digital Nikon classic from 2008.

Jeb Inge
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May 18, 2020

How the Nikon F100 (and Film) Changed My Digital Photography

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How can a film camera change your digital photography for the better? Craig tells his story, and offers advice for those seeking a film/digital workflow.

Craig Sinclair
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April 24, 2020

Our Favorite Lenses as Chosen by Your Favorite Camera Geeks

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An all-star lineup of camera likers pick their favorite lenses, including JCH, Hamish of 35mmc, and many more. Plus, we want to know your favorite lens!

James Tocchio
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April 8, 2020

All About the Nikon Nikkormat Series – a Retrospective

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Josh dives into the history of Nikon’s first succesful amateur SLR camera, with details by model and which you should buy today.

Josh Solomon
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February 20, 2020

Rokkor, Nikkor, Takumar and Zuiko – The Stories Behind Japanese Lens Names

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What’s with those names? Josh briefly tells us the origins of lens brand names such as Nikkor, Zuiko, Rokkor, and Takumar.

Josh Solomon
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February 10, 2020

Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm F/3.5 Macro / Standard Lens Review

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Josh reviews a classic Nikon Nikkor lens, the Micro Nikkor 55mm F/3.5 macro lens. It’s a standard fifty and a macro lens in one!

Josh Solomon
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December 8, 2019

Holiday Gift Guide for the Film Photographer – 2019

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Here is our last minute holiday gift guide for the photographer in your life, with great ideas for gifts at every budget. Happy Holidays!

Josh Solomon
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October 29, 2019

Nikon Series E 50mm F/1.8 Lens Review – Value Proposition

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Kit lenses are, for the most part, forgettable things. The hordes of slow wide-range zooms and 50mm f/1-point-whatever lenses have very few standouts among their ranks. They’re meant to be good-enough until the mediocrity becomes…

Josh Solomon
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October 24, 2019

Touring the Kodak Factory with a Nikon Z7 and a Kodak Ektra

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James takes a tour of the Kodak campus in Rochester, New York, and shoots it with the brand new Nikon Z7 and an ancient Kodak Ektra film camera.

James Tocchio
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September 23, 2019

Funeral for a Friend – an Obituary for My Dead Nikon L35AF

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An obituary for Jeb’s dead Nikon L35AF, and musings on the importance of memories and having a decent camera to make them.

Jeb Inge
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September 9, 2019

Trying to Care About Film Photography with a Nikon EM

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Josh is in a photographic slump. The Nikon EM is a simple camera. Can this machine help him slug his way out of the rut? Or is it a swing and a miss?

Josh Solomon
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September 2, 2019

Five Best Digital Cameras for People Who Love Film Cameras

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High quality film cameras feel great. Digital cameras don’t always feel so good. Here are five digital cameras that feel as good as the good old days.

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