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Nikon launched the D1 in June 1999. Although Nikon had produced other earlier Digital SLR cameras, this was the first 'real' camera that offered a practical alternative to 35mm film camera, and was picked up by the professionals as a viable alternative to film. It had a 2.7 megapixel resolution and took the standard Nikon 'F' ranges of lenses. Nikon D1H (Professional / High Speed) The D1H came put in February of 2001 and was one of two camera to supercede the D1. The D1H had the same 2.7 megapixel sensor, but was able to take more photos in a shorted space of time - ideal for sports photography.
The D1X came out at the same time as the D1H but offered a higher resolution of 5.3 megapixels.
Came out in 2002. Similar to the N80 - but in digital format, taking photos at 6 megapixel resolution.
Aimed towards reporters and action press photographers.
The D70 was released in April 2004 - a rival to Canon's 300D camera. It's got 6.1 megapixel sensor (3008x2000 pixels) , the standard 'F' mount for lenses, and takes CF cards for storage. It's often seen as another breakthrough camera in the Nikon range in terms of the features you get for the money that you pay for it. Nikon brought out the D70s upgrade/replacement
Nikon D2X (Professional / High Resolution) Released in 2005. 12 megapixel camera.
A major breakthrough in DSLR photography came with the release of the D50 in May 2005. Never before had so many professional features been packed into a camera for such a low price. It is a 6 megapixal camera that comes in both black and silver bodies. Around this time, Nikon also brought out a revamped version of the D70 - the D70s with a better battery (The EL3a) and an increased LCD display of 1.8 to 2.0 inches.
Released in December 2005 this is a 10 megapixel camera aimed at both expert and professional photographers, but yet fell into Nikon's "Mid range" capacity. It replaced the D100.
Released in July 2006, Nikon refined the D2X to create the D2Xs for professional photographers who want greater flexibility and control over their image workflow. It's a 12.4 megapixel camera with over 20 modifications made over its predecessor, including an electronic viewfinder masking system for the 8 fps High Speed Crop mode, a wideangle LCD screen, an Image Trim function and a Black and White mode. A new included accessory, the EN-EL4a lithium-ion battery enables almost 4000 shots between charges.
Released in August 2006 as a semi-professional DSLR, this 10.2 megapixel camera is a step-up from the D70, but not quite as professional as the D200, this camera features a new high-resolution image processing engine, and the fastest start up time of any Nikon DSLR yet at just 0.18 seconds. The battery life has now been extended so that it can take up to 2,700 photos on one charge cycle - but you're going to need a large memory card to be able to take that many photos.
Released in November 2004, the D40 is a real 'entry level' camera aimed at people who want an SLR camera, but one that is not overloaded with features. It is still a 6 megapixel camera (like the D50), but does NOT have the LCD display in top. Instead, everything is done through the view finder screen on the back. It is slightly smaller and cheaper than the D50, making it (deliberately) real tempting choice for people buying a new digital camera who want something more than a 'point and shoot'. A short while after the D40 was released, a 10 megapixel version - the D40x was brought out. Nikon D300 Here Nikon D3 (Full frame) Nikon's first digital camera that has a 'full frame' CCD. Previously when taking a photo the size of the lens had to be multipled by 1.4 to give you the real 'size' of the photo. Nikon D60 Essentially just an upgraded D40x, but with a new name. The D60 has a few more tweaks and features. It came out in February 2008. Nikon D700 (Full frame) Announced on the 1st July 2008, the D700 is a 12.1 megapixel camera with a full frame CCD. It is similar in body and shape to the D300, but now with the full frame sensor that previously only the D3 had.
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