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Nikon DSLR Cameras

DSLR cameras by Nikon have gained a lot of positive reviews from the online community with their unique features and superb photo-capturing options . Despite the declining camera sales in the market, the new range of Nikon cameras offers exciting new developments for a better photography experience.

Started in 1917, Nikon Corporation has been in the industry of optical devices for many years , producing high quality cameras and other equipment. Over the years, people saw the successful development of Nikon cameras – from the simple compact cameras to the HDSLR cameras of today. The company has even surpassed some of its close competitors with the innovative features of their recent DSLR camera releases. One of the best features that most DSLR cameras by Nikon have is their ability to capture highly detailed pictures, thanks to their huge megapixel capacities. Some of the professional-grade full frame DSLR cameras have up to 36.3 megapixels. Sensitivity of digital imaging systems of most Nikon DSLR cameras have a considerable advantage over other DSLR cameras in the market.

Two of their latest and more popular professional grade cameras, the Nikon Df and D4 Full Frame sensor cameras both have an impressive ISO range of 100-12800. In addition, viewfinders are also improved; with most units have 100% coverage and magnification now up to 0.86x. Image processing systems of most Nikon cameras are with Expeed. These also allow the cameras to have lower power consumption and extended battery life for up to 600 shots and more. One can also record HD videos by a new full HD movie mode found on some DLSR cameras, such as the Nikon D600. The barnd new Nikon D610 takes HD capture to a new level . Their latest models have also improved their auto-focus system and a quiet shooting mode. Generally, Nikon camera monitors have pretty decent and enough sizes to produce better previews of captured images. The most recent models have 3.2-inch 921K dots LCD screen. The cameras have also improved their access on different operating systems of other devices. Most are compatible with WLAN adaptors, making it possible to transmit captured photos from the camera to Apple IOS and Android-powered smart phones. There are also DSLR cameras by Nikon with built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, like the Nikon D5300 and D4 units. Some units have also easy-to-use interfaces and with better mechanical controls for a great photo-capturing experience. Like most of the cameras, these Nikon cameras are convenient to use and easy to carry. The Nikon Df body model only weighs 710g, much lighter than its predecessor units Nikon D4 and D610. What’s good about these cameras is that over time, their advanced technologies produce lighter camera units with all added big features and even greater photography abilities. Their sizes are perfect for those who are handy photographers.

These Nikon DSLR cameras also come with reasonable prices. Price range starts with £429.95 for their entry-level cameras up to £7,999.95 worth of professional cameras. Over the years, DSLR cameras by Nikon have been consistently producing high quality results. With all the added features and improvements, Nikon makes every photo opportunity experience extraordinary.

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Haunted Halloween castles

Scotland is full of ruined castles. Which castles are the spookiest of them all ?. Here’s a list of the spookiest , most haunted castles in Scotland , ideal for a visit at Halloween . If you’re lucky enough to survive a visit one of these castles , why not send a  free Halloween greeting card or download the free ecard app ?

Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan is one of the most picturesque and most photographed castles in
the world . Send pictures of the castle in our free Valentine cards app . The castle is on a small island in the middle of 3 lochs . It has featured in several films including Highlander and a James Bond film.  Robert the Bruce took refuge here in 1306 . The
original castle was destroyed in 1719 when 3 English
frigates attacked the Spanish troops garrisoned there. A direct hit on the arsenal  totally destroyed it .
. The castle was rebuilt in the 20th century . This castle is spooky because the spirit of
a Spanish troop is said to haunt the castle.

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Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle commands the whole of the city centre , sitting on a volcanic rock . The castle is perhaps the spookiest in Britain because it has many ghosts. There is a drummer who only appears when the castle is
about to be attacked. A piper who disappeared in the
tunnels between the castle and the High Street comes back to haunt the dungeons. The castle is Scotland’s biggest visitor attraction with thousands of visitors each year.

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Craigievar
Castle

The Blue Bedroom is the haunt of one of the Gordon clan members, who
fell from a window. He had been pushed to his death by “Red”
Sir John Forbes, a noble. Several people heard the step of
the unfortunate Gordon climbing the stairs to the Blue
Bedroom, as if he was living the moment before his death
again and again.One of the
other ghosts is one of a musician, who is very selective (he
shows himself just to people with the name of Forbes). He
fell in the moat of the castle and drowned. Send free Halloween e-cards

Linlithgow Palace

This was the castle of the Stewart kings of Scotland from the 15th
century . In 1512Mary , Queen of Scots was born here .
Queen Margaret’s Tower at the top of the stair towers
, is said to be haunted by the Queen’s mother , Mary of Guise , waiting for the
return of her husband , James V .

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Crathes
Castle

In the oldest part of the castle, the double tower, there is a room
known as the Green Lady’s Room, because of the several
apparitions of this unknown woman with a baby. It is said
that she’s a member of the Burnett family, proprietor of the
castle.These
apparitions began after the discover of two skeletons,
during renovation work : one of a woman and one of a baby.
The baby is said to be the child of a man who preferred to
kill the baby and the mother to hide their
relationship.The fact
that the apparitions continue, even after the discover of
the bodies means than the two poor beings will never be able
to rest in peace.

Stirling Castle

The castle stands on volcanic rock overlooking the town of Stirling and
the countryside . Mary , Queen of Scots was crowned in the
old chapel in 1533 . The Pink Lady, a beautiful lady in a
pink silk gown , has been seen many times at the castle . It
may be Mary , Queen of Scots. Others say it is the ghost of
a woman searching for her husband who had been killed when
Edward I captured the castle .

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Eilean Donan Castle 605 HDR print


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