SLR Cameras, hybrid 4.3rds cameras and the New Nikon 1

Nikon DSLRs

Nikon D7000 (Temporarily out of stock due to flooding in Thailand last November, 2011)

16.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor
EXPEED 2 image processor
1080p at 24fps HD video capture
Video with full-time autofocus and manual exposure control
3-inch LCD display
39-point AF system
Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots
6 fps burst speed
Durable, lightweight magnesium-alloy construction and comprehensive weather sealing against dust and moisture
Native ISO range of 100-6400 (expanded ISOs up to 25,600)
Built-in iTTL flash plus speedlight compatibility
Pentaprism optical viewfinder offers approximately 100% frame coverage and 0.94x magnification

Nikon D3100 temp out of stock

14.2 megapixels
3-inch LCD
Live View
HD 1080p video with sound & autofocus
11-point autofocus
3 fps shooting
ISO 100-3200
Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens included

Nikon D4 -- On the way SOON, order now with a $500 deposit. This is the camera of the decade! For only US$6000.00 you are getting both a fully professional DSLR and a fully professional broadcast quality video camera!!

• 1080p video at 30 fps AVC HD (broadcast quality) video.
• Nikon FX-format CMOS image sensor with 16.2 megapixels.
• The combination of large sensor with few pixels provides exceptional noise control from ISO 100 to ISO 204,800 !!
• Nikon’s EXPEED with 16-bit image processing
• Near-instantaneous shutter release time lag of approx. 0.04 second
• 10-frames-per-second continuous shooting in FX format
• 51-point Multi-CAM3500FX autofocus system
• Scene Recognition System for more accurate AF, AE, and AWB
• Active D-Lighting for complete control
• Picture Control: Standard, Vivid, Neutral and Monochrome
• Live View mode for shooting handheld and with a tripod
• High-resolution (approx. 920k dots), 3-inch VGA-size LCD monitor
• Durable, lightweight magnesium-alloy construction and comprehensive weather sealing against dust and moisture
• Intelligent power management that lets you shoot up to approx. 4,400 frames on a single battery charge
• Compatibility with the Nikon Total Imaging System

Nikon D700 temp out of stock due to flooding in Thailand Nov. 2012. But this camera will be stocked when available as a special order only

Nikon's original FX-format CMOS image sensor - 12.1 effective megapixels
Superior picture quality throughout a wide ISO sensitivity range
Incorporates Nikon's original EXPEED digital image processing concept
Continuous shooting speed is up to 5 frames per second
Nikon's original Scene Recognition System
Active D-Lighting automatically compensates highlights or shadows
Picture Control System for image finishing
3D Color Matrix Metering II for ideal exposures
Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module featuring 51 AF points
Two Live View modes enable shooting while confirming subjects in the LCD
3-inch LCD with 920,000-dot (VGA) resolution and a 170° viewing angle
Built-in flash with 24mm lens coverage and Nikon’s dependable i-TTL flash
Magnesium alloy used for the exterior cover, rear body and mirror box

Nikon D300s temp out of stock special order

All-new 12.3 effective megapixel Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor
Incorporates Nikon's original EXPEED digital image processing concept
HD video recording (24fps, 720p)
Nikon's original Scene Recognition System
51-point autofocus system features 15 cross-type sensors
1005 pixel 3D color matrix metering II
Viewfinder with approx.100% frame coverage
Rapid 7 fps continuous shooting for up to 100 shots
Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200-3200
Dual memory card slots (CF and SD/SDHC)
Picture Control System for image finishing
Quick response of 0.13 sec. power-up
Two liveview modes
Magnesium alloy body for light weight and rugged durability
3-inch LCD with 920,000-dot (VGA) resolution and a 170°viewing angle
Active D-Lighting
Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL flash control

Nikon D5100--In stock

• 2.7-in. Vari-angle monitor swings down approximately 90° and rotates 180°
• Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor with 16.9 megapixels
• Specially designed EXPEED image processing system
• D-SLR movie function
• 16 Scene Modes
• Scene Recognition System
• Active D-Lighting for smooth tone reproduction
• Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module
• Extensive palette of in-camera Retouch Menu
• Incredibly low-noise performance
• Viewfinder with approx. 95% frame coverage or use flip out live-view mode.
• Up to 4 fps continuous shooting
• Built-in pop-up flash with Nikon's original i-TTL flash control
• Lightweight compact body

Full Line Of Nikkor Lenses

When it comes to choosing photographic equipment, perhaps the most important decision a photographer faces is which lens system to use. For the majority of professional photographers, that choice is simple: Nikkor. Why? Because NIKKOR lenses offer unrivalled clarity, sharpness, focusing accuracy, range and reliability. The reasons for this are many, not the least of which is Nikon‘s total commitment to controlling every aspect of lens manufacturing. By selecting only the finest raw materials and employing the most advanced processing and design techniques, Nikon produces the precision-crafted lens elements that help you take the world’s greatest pictures. This no-compromise attitude toward ultrahigh-tech manufacturing extends to performance. For each NIKKOR lens is
NIKKOR Lenses — Seamless Performance, Absolute Precision, and Total Reliability designed to function seamlessly with Nikon SLRs in a synergy of purpose that is simply unparalleled. This is exemplified most clearly in the legendary Nikon F mount. For even the most advanced NIKKOR lenses incorporate this standard that has won over decades of devotees for its consistency and reliability. This design also ensures that when we release revolutionary cameras like the Nikon F6, D3 and D300 with features
such as 3D Color Matrix Metering and i-TTL Balanced Fill- Flash, you can be sure to find an array of NIKKOR lenses that can handle these advances too. Once you see for yourself how smoothly the Nikon-NIKKOR combination works, chances are you’ll do what most of the world’s professional photographers do — when you reach for a lens, it’ll be a NIKKOR.

Hybrid Cameras by Olympus and Nikon

NOT A POINT AND SHOOT. NOT AN SLR. IT'S A Hybrid. WHAT WILL YOU CREATE???

If you've been searching for a powerfully simple camera, you can stop looking. The groundbreaking technology in the Olympus PEN series provides superior optics, interchangeable lenses and multimedia capabilities -- combining the creative freedom of a sophisticated digital SLR with the simple controls and small size of a point-and-shoot.

Olympus E-PL3

• 12.3 megapixels
• Large Live-MOS sensor (same as in the E30 & E620 DSLRs)
• 3.0-inch LCD display
• New Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) ED m14-42mm f3.5/5.6 lens
• Smooth, silent & quick inner focus mechanism for exceptionally fast & near silent movie recording
• HD movies (1080p @ 30fps) with high quality sound
• 19 scene modes / 6 in-camera art filters
• 3 in-body image stabilization modes
• Autofocus finder light
• External strobe for use with hot shoe is included

(Unlike its predecessor, there is no built-in strobe)
Underwater housing PT-EP02 available soon

PEN E-PM1 Come in and see them in person.

• 12.3 megapixels with live MOS imaging sensor (4/3)
• Sensor is 8x larger than average point & shoot cameras
• HD movies (1080p @ 30fps) with high quality sound
• 2.7-inch LCD display
• Camera comes with a convenient external flash for better lighting than can be done with pop-up flashes
• 19 automatic scene-select modes
• 6 in-camera art filters
• 3 in-body image stabilization modes
• Hot shoe used for optional microphone adapter or VF-2 live-finder or strobe
• Underwater housing PT-EP05 available
• Kit includes 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6L micro 4/3 lens

E-P3 in stock.

This is the award winning, flagship camera from Olympus. Come in and hold this one in your hands. It has an ergonomic grip for lots of use.

• Aluminum & stainless-steel construction and colors
• 12.3 megapixel live MOS imaging sensor (4/3)
• Sensor is 8x larger than average point & shoot cameras
• HD 1080p video and shoots both still and video at a whopping 30 fps with live view
• 3-inch HyperCrystal LCD monitor
• Built-in pop-up flash
• In-camera image stabilization
• Pro Audio capability via optional EMA-1 external microphone used with hot shoe
• Optional VF-2 electronic viewfinder available for use on the hot shoe
• 8 in-camera art filters
• Kit includes 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6L micro 4/3 lens

OLY Lens

ZUIKO DIGITAL Lenses for Olympus SLR

Designed to meet the needs of the professional photographer, the ZUIKO DIGITAL lens was born of an uncompromising commitment to performance, in order to achieve the best combination with the digital SLR camera.

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We have the Newest Nikon 1 series
hybrid cameras

These are the Fastest shooting cameras known to man (or woman)

Nikon J1

• 10.1 MP
• Interchangeable lenses, but it is not an SLR
• CX CMOS sensor size APS-C (These sensors are slightly smaller than
a 4/3rds sensor but still much larger than standard compact digital cameras
• Video at 1080p, 60 fps
• 41 points of auto focus
• ISO 100 to 3200
• Shutter speeds up to 1/16,000 sec. (With flash limited to 1/60th)
• Pop-up flash (Note -- there is no added flash capability)
• 10 - 30mm lens

If you need a camera to shoot fast action, this is the one for you.

Nikon V1 (Sorry--I am not quite done up-dating this page, Jan. 22, 2012)

10.1 MP

60 fps -- WOW

1080 60 fps

41 points auto focus

Electronic viewfinder built-in

Optional propriatary flash

With the J1, the fastest shooting camera today.

(Video is so good, you can take a still image from the video)

Updated January 22, 2012

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