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Nikon has launched some exceptional cameras over the years. While the company is enjoying success in the mirrorless era, we thought we would take a peek at some exciting offerings from the past years, particularly the ones launched before 2015. That’s because many young photographers are looking to buy devices that offer distinct images, not too muted or sharp. These cameras may be old, but they continue to be powerful performers even today. And, you don’t have to burn a hole in your pocket to get them.
Nikon D7100
The D7100 is a flagship APS-C DLSR camera that features a burst rate of 7 fps, a 1,229k-dot LCD, a 24MP sensor, and ISO up to 25,600. It has a built-in flash, 51-point AF points, and AF sensitivity down to -2 EV. Some of the things the camera excels at include exceptional image quality, fast autofocus, a timelapse mode, and a sturdy build. In fact, we liked it so much that it won our Editor’s Choice Award. As we stated its reason, “Indeed, the D7100 is an overall tough camera to beat and it can fill just so many niches that we’re not sure that anything can really dethrone this thing.”
Nikon Coolpix A
This one is perfect for compact camera lovers. The device has a 16MP APS-C sensor, an 18.5mm f2.8 built-in lens (28mm equivalent), a 921,000-dot LCD, and a high shutter speed of 1/2000. One of its best-selling points is its size and weight, making it an instant hit among travellers. There is also great image quality, an excellent matrix metering system, and build quality, which makes it a package deal.
Nikon D5200
The D5200 is another APS-C DSLR that features a 24MP sensor, EXPEED 3 image processor, and a 921k-dot LCD screen. The device also has 39 AF points, a full HD video recording option, ISO up to 25,600, and a burst rate of 5fps. The camera gives versatile RAW file quality, great images, multiple focusing points to work with, and the AF is near-perfect. As we said in our review, “When trying to track moving objects for street photography, the camera didn’t really give us much pause unless we couldn’t keep up with our subject in the panning process. But otherwise, it was super easy.”
Nikon D810
The Nikon D810 is a flagship full-frame camera with a 36MP sensor, 14-bit RAW, 51 AF points, and a 1,229,000-dot LCD. The camera also has ISO up to 51,200, full HD video recording at 60fps, and a burst rate of 5fps. The device has great high ISO performance, great color output, versatile RAW files, fast autofocus, and a great menu. The Nikon device is designed for professionals who want a device that they can completely rely on.
Nikon DF
The DF is a full-frame DSLR camera with a retro design. It has a 16MP sensor, an EXPEED 3 sensor, a 921k-dot LCD, and an optical viewfinder. The camera has mechanical controls, 39 AF points, a continuous shooting up to 5.5fps, and ISO up to 204,800. The image quality is stunning, the design is great, and the RAW files are great to work with. However, it is a proper photography camera, with no video option. As we said in our review, “This camera is good for event photographers and wedding photographers, especially if you don’t need video capabilities, despite all its flaws.”
One to Avoid: Nikon 1 AW1
The Nikon 1 AW1 is a CX format camera, which means it has a 2.7x crop. It has a 14MP sensor, an ISO up to 6400, a built-in GPS, and a burst rate of 15fps. The camera is also waterproof, shockproof, and freeze-proof, making it ideal for adventure photographers. However, it has many issues. The camera has a huge grip, images get noisy at ISO 1600, and it is not as watersealed as it says. As we said, “If the camera took on a drop of water after just a few minutes at sea, it could easily fill up with saltwater after a prolonged swim.” It’s better to look for other options.
