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The Best Nikon Cameras to Buy in 2022

In the photography world, there’s long been debate surrounding who manufacture the best cameras – Canon or Nikon? Whilst I’m not going to state my opinion, I’ve created a list of the best Nikon cameras for all the photographers who favour Nikon. Whether you’re an amateur or professional, Nikon has a camera perfect for you – they’re a household name for a big reason.

You can find all these cameras on the Wilkinson Cameras’ online camera shop, or even in one of their stores. Wilkinson is a personal favourite of mine to buy from due to their competitive prices, fast delivery times and most importantly, extremely helpful team – my loyalties lie with the people who helped me get into photography in the first place! My first ever camera I purchased from Wilkinson.

Anyway, let’s get into it…

 1.       Nikon D6 DSLR Camera Body

Also in my blog post for the best digital cameras to buy, the Nikon D6 DSLR is a powerhouse of a camera. Built with Nikon’s most powerful AF system yet, unparalleled tracking performance, harness burst rates up to 14 fps, 0.72x optical viewfinder with OLED elements, and much more – the D6 is tough, reliable, precise and high quality. Everything you could ask for in one camera.

2.       Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera Body

Second on the list is Nikon's most advanced flagship camera ever. Featuring a new, stacked 45.7 MP full-frame CMOS sensor ultrafast EXPEED 7 processor, Nikon’s most sophisticated autofocus system and 3D tracking to date, 8K video capabilities, and many more capabilities. The Nikon Z9 is the definition of a game changer.

 3.       Nikon Z7 II Body

With precise attention to detail, a fantastic work ethic and the skill to adapt, there’s no questioning why the Z7 II makes it onto the list. Featuring superior subject acquisition, high-resolution and robust reliability, the Z7 II is means more power with greater detail. Textures, patterns, colours. The Z7 II delivers extraordinary dynamic range at both high and low ISO values.

 4.       Nikon D780 DSLR Camera Body

Boasting a fast, dedicated Hybrid-AF system for Live View shooting, a 51-point Phase-Detection AF system, in-camera time-lapse, high-speed data-transfer capabilities, and much more – the D780 DSLR gives photographers everything they need from a full frame camera. Built for both video and stills, you won’t ever have to compromise.

5.       Nikon Z6 II Body

Designed with versatility in mind, whatever your next project demands, the Z6 II can meet your every requirement. Creating faster and sharper images more fluidly as well as producing professional-grade cinematic videos, the Z6 II could be exactly what you need. All this as well as being dust and drip resistant – allowing continuous shooting in harsh conditions. You can capture photos in any light, shoot a lot faster than before, adapt to any workflow with dual card slots and not worry about the toughness of the Z6 II, it was built to be sturdy.

 And that was the list of my 5 favourite Nikon cameras, all available on the Wilkinson Cameras website.

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The Best Digital Cameras to Buy

Every photographer needs a reliable camera, whether they’re an amateur or a professional. It goes without saying that the camera they use is the most important aspect of what they do. If you have a camera that doesn’t meet all your requirements, you’re not going to get the pictures you need and what’s the use in that for a photographer? It’s like Lewis Hamilton entering a race with a Fiat 500 instead of his Mercedes-AMG One.

So, if you want to be a champion of photography, it’s time you invest in a top-quality digital camera. One of the best online camera shops is Wilkinson Cameras – they stock all the top brands, offer part exchanges and their experts are always on-hand to help.

I’m going to run through some of the digital cameras on their website that could suit your requirements and be ideal for you. Remember though; they’re constantly updating their stock and might have something even better, so be sure to visit their site and see for yourself. Here we go:

1.       Sony Cybershot RX1R Mark II Compact Digital Camera

Sony is one of the big players in the photography game, and for good reason too. Their digital cameras are of excellent quality, and this one we’ve picked out is no different. The Sony Cybershot RX1R Mark II is compact but capable with full-frame format compatibility, a large-aperture ZEISS® Sonnar T* 35mm F2 lens, a tiltable LCD screen, and many more features. You’re able to take truly breath-taking pictures. This digital camera is certainly a great piece of equipment to invest in.

 2.       Nikon D500 Body

Powerful, portable and agile - the Nikon D500 combines the high quality of the Nikon D5 with the flexibility of the DX system. Whatever you’re shooting, whether it’s wildlife or sports, the Nikon D500 will capture the perfect shot. Featuring a 153-point AF system, 10 fps continuous shooting, lightweight DX system, 4K UHD video, SnapBridge support, and much more. Could the D500 be your ideal photography partner?

 3.       Canon EOS 1D X Mark III Body

This camera is a little on the pricey side, which is why it was designed for professionals. The Canon EOS 1D X Mark III helps you capture split second moments in time and make them last forever. This digital camera ensures lightning speed when shooting stills and sleek smoothness when capturing video. Designed to be tough, reliable and intuitive, this camera is one of the best out there.

 4.       Nikon D6 DSLR Camera Body

Back to Nikon – this digital camera looks as good as it shoots. Another camera built for professionals, featuring Nikon’s most powerful AF system yet and fast in-camera connections for real-time image transfer, the D6 lets you create and deliver without limitation. Extreme speed, precision and high quality are what comes to mind when you think of the Nikon D6.

 5.       Fujifilm GFX 100S Body

Last, but certainly not least, the Fujifilm GFX 100S was designed for perfection in image quality, which is exactly what photographers seek. The Fujifilm GFX 100S creates remarkably detailed images that reach further and deeper into scenes to reveal amazing colour fidelity and rich shadow detail. Experience unparalleled colour accuracy and flexibility with this digital camera.

 And that was the list of my personal favourite digital cameras to purchase in 2022. You can purchase all of these on the Wilkinson Cameras’ camera shop, along with many other cameras, lenses and accessories.

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Cameras & Photography; An Art Form

Photographers are very well-thought of today, they take their cameras and set out into the world capturing photos that will last a lifetime, and sometimes even outlast them. Photos create memories that we can always look back on. Photography needs to be recognised a lot more, in this blog post, here’s a bit more about it:

The Types of Photography

Photography is not just about taking pictures; photographers specialise in different areas of photography; these are just some of them:

Portrait – also known as candid photography, this includes the photographing of supermodels, celebrities, red carpets, magazine photoshoots, graduation pictures, family portraits and headshots

Still life – taking photos of inanimate objects, also known as product photography

Landscape – shooting the outdoors; sunrises, sunsets, mountains, trees, night sky and more

Travel – the clues in the name, shooting whilst travelling; this type of photography can include portraits, landscape photos, food, nature, cities & wildlife oozing the vibe of new places and experiences

Food – photos of food for fun or business purposes

Pet – same techniques as portrait photography except on animals

Sports – photos football matches, cricket, golf, the Olympics and more

Wildlife – photos of wild animals within their natural habitats, this type of photography can prove to be extremely difficult due to the long stakeouts for the perfect picture and dangerous environments these photographers put themselves in

Macro – artistic photos, make objects look bigger than they are

Event – weddings, graduations, birthdays, concerts, meetings and more

Commercial – businesses hire photographers for their brand, this type of photographer is usually skilled in Photoshop to make their client’s product look as attractive as possible

Fashion – models in high-end clothes

Fine art – requires a personal style, usually sold as prints

Photojournalism – for use in news stories, taking pictures of the latest developments whether that’s a protest or crime

Documentary – taking photos of historical events

Stock – taking photos available to be licensed, usually general photos that businesses can buy and use for their website and blog

Architectural – photographing buildings for architects, designers and investors

Where Photography Started

It all started with the camera obscura, invented by an Iraqi scientist in the 11th century. The obscura did not record images, but projected the onto other surfaces, these images were upside down but could be traced. The obscura not being able to preserve the image was posing a problem so around 1826, a man named Joseph Nicéphore Niépce modified it so it would be able to produce a photographic plate. Niépce became the inventor of the first camera to produce a permanent photo! However, the image wasn’t great quality and viewers would have trouble making out the scene captured.

A man named Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre modified Niépce’s original design so that the image it produced was a lot clearer and this design became a commercial success.

The first consumer camera came from George Eastman, he invented the Kodak No.1 camera which was easy to use for the average person, whereas previous camera designs were solely for professionals. This camera captured real life; old family photos in museums captured people’s home lives.

The first digital camera was invented by Steve Sasson, including point & shoot cameras as well as DSLRs, the camera was the size of the toaster and over 24,000 were shipped out.

All of these designs paved the way for the high-tech cameras that are on offer today, allowing us to capture the best quality images ever.

How Photography Became an Art

The world didn’t look at photographers as artists, instead, they looked at them as technicians. Photography was not considered an art until Alfred Stieglitz showed off his work – he founded his own art gallery featuring his photos named ‘The Little Galleries of the Photo-Secession’ in 1905. Photos were exhibited along with paintings and sculptures, therefore giving them the same treatment as works of art. The world was now starting to see photography as more of an art than just a job.

Ansel Adams also contributed to the world seeing photography as an art – he highlighted his extreme talent with the work he produced. The exposure, crispness, depth and contrast that were present in his photos set a new standard for landscape photography.

The contributions that these two men and their collaborators made were significant in photography finally being recognised as an art form in the early 1940s.

 Photography makes our life a lot easier and brighter, it deserves a lot more recognition than it is sometimes given.

If you’re looking to get into photography, or you’re already a pro and you need to upgrade your kit, Wilkinson Cameras’ online camera shop is the best place to do so.