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Verdict:

A superb video mode, but details in photos don't live up to expectations and the menu-driven controls bug us as much as ever

Review Date: 24 Jul 2012

Price when reviewed: £522

Buy it now for: £335
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Supplier: http://www.amazon.co.uk

Reviewed By: Ben Pitt

Our Rating 3 stars out of 5

User Rating

Basic Specifications
Part Code	VBA330K001
Review Date	24 Jul 2012
Rating
CCD effective megapixels	24.0 megapixels
CCD size	23.2x15.4mm
Viewfinder	optical TTL
Viewfinder magnification, coverage	0.80x, 95%
LCD screen size	3.0in
LCD screen resolution	921,000 pixels
Articulated screen
Live view
Optical zoom	3.0x
Zoom 35mm equivalent	27-82.5mm
Image stabilisation	optical, in kit lens
Maximum image resolution	6,016x4,000
File formats	JPEG, RAW; QuickTime (AVC)

Camera Controls
Exposure modes	program, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual
Shutter speed	30 to 1/4,000 seconds
Aperture range	f/3.5-22 (wide), f/5.6-36 (tele)
ISO range (at full resolution)	100 to 12800
Exposure compensation	+/-5 EV
White balance	auto, 6 presets with fine tuning, manual
Additional image controls	contrast, saturation, sharpening, brightness, hue, Active-D Lighting, Auto distortion control, noise reduction, colour space
Manual focus
Closest macro focus	28cm
Auto-focus modes	11-point, face detect (live view only), tracking (live view only)
Metering modes	multi, centre-weighted, centre, face detect (live view only)
Flash	auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, red-eye reduction
Drive modes	single, continuous, self-timer, remote

Physical
Memory slot	SDXC
Mermory supplied	none
Battery type	Li-ion
Battery Life (tested)	540 shots
Connectivity	USB, AV, mini HDMI, GPS input, wired remote input, mic input, optional WU-1a Wi-Fi module
Body material	plastic
Lens mount	Nikon F
Focal length multiplier	1.5x
Kit lens model name	18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR DX Nikkor
Accessories	eg: USB and AV cables, neck strap
Weight	770g
Size	95x125x155mm

Buying Information
Warranty	two years RTB
Price	£522
Supplier	http://www.amazon.co.uk
Details	www.nikon.co.uk

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User comments

My friend got this and it does feels like a heavy duty stuff. However, it didn't impress me as much as 5D mark 2.

By HelloBeth on 30 Jul 2012

Absolute quality

I take issue with your review. Although the market for this camera may expect to use JPEGs from the kit lens, using this camera in RAW with a decent lens produces fantastic results, exceeding the detail of my D7000 or any other camera (at any price) apart from the D800
Your harsh review may deny the opportunity for a great experience to many budget buyers, who trust you. Operation is not as difficult as you suggest and (with a better lens) the autofocus is both quick and accurate.
Rod Ballington.

By digitalworkshop on 30 Jul 2012