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The Nikon D3 is the daddy of Nikon’s professional range of cameras. With a near bulletproof build quality, a near-full-frame 12.1 mpx sensor, the ability to take 9 photos per second and a phenomenal 3-inch display with incredible resolution and all the bells and whistles you would expect from a top-of-the-range camera, the D3 refuses to pull any punches.

A delight to pro snappers, hard-core amateurs and dye-in-the-wool Nikon fanatics, the D3 is nothing short of amazing. As per right now, it’s the pinnacle of Nikon evolution - if you want the best they can offer, here it is.

Of course, if you want higher resolution, you may have to take a look at what Canon’s flagship is up to… Get more »

The D300 isn’t built for rookies used to the wonders of a point-and-shoot, but hard-core DSLR users who know their way around a nicely loaded single lens reflex camera.

A serious camera for serious photographers, the D300 is extremely capable both for professionals who don’t need the extra speed or weather-sealing offered from the truly professional SLR cameras from Nikon, and for the discerning amateur who wants to take a step up the digital camera ladder

We’ve seldom heard a disparaging word about this great camera from the pro reviewers either - it is a bit pricey, perhaps, but you get what you pay for. Get more »

Nikon’s D80 has impressed more than a few experts, who seem to agree that it’s a whole lotta camera for not-a-lotta money, making it a good choice for DSLR newbies and the serious amateurs alike.

The D80 features a fast new high-resolution image processing engine and a host of image functions that draw on the latest advances in digital technology to extend your creative freedom. It inherits advanced autofocus and auto exposure performance from Nikon’s award winning D-SLRs, the D200 and the D2Xs and it all comes packed into a lightweight body that is easy to use and comfortable to handle.

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Freshly launched on this side of the 2007/2008 barrier, the Nikon D60 is still wet behind the ears.

So far, the reviews are underwhelming, mostly because the D40x it is supposed to be replacing is still available - and many reviewers are pointing out that while you can buy a D40x for less cash dolla than the D60, spending your hard-earned on the latter makes very little sense indeed.

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According to the NPD Group, the entry-level D40 was second only to the Canon XTi in sales in January 2008, and it was PopPhoto.com’s Editor’s Choice for 2007 - and all for excellent reason: for the longest time, it was the only premium-brand entry-level camera that was worth its salt.

They had to cut some corners to get the price where they needed it, but that doesn’t mean that it’s a bad camera: in fact, it’s a mighty fine picture-taking machine, at a truly compelling price.

The D40 gets high marks in most categories from the professional reviewers, yet pro-level photographers remain resistant to its charms. For beginners, however, it is a serious contender! Get more »