If you live in the UK and want to buy a Nikon DSLR camera now would be the perfect time. Nikon are offering cashback on the D3100, D5100 and D7000 bought before 30th of May 2012.

Nikon D3100: £30 / €35 cashback when the customer purchases the D3100 body only or with 1 new Nikkor lens.

Nikon D3100: £45 / €50 cashback when the customer purchases the D3100 with any 2 new Nikkor lens.

Nikon D5100: £50 / €60 cashback when the customer purchases the D5100 body only or with 1 new Nikkor lens.

Nikon D5100: £65 / €75 cashback when the customer purchases the D5100 with any 2 new Nikkor lens.

Nikon D7000: £80 / €95 cashback when the customer purchases the D7000 body only or with 1 new Nikkor lens.

Nikon D7000: £100 / €115 cashback when the customer purchases the D7000 with any 2 new Nikkor lens.

Press Release:

London, UK, 29th March 2012: Nikon UK today launches a new bumper D-SLR promotion offering up to £100 cashback on selected Nikon D-SLR cameras until 30th May 2012 inclusive.

All claims must be received by the 30th June 2012 in order to qualify.

Simon Iddon, Product Manager for Nikon enthusiast products says: “With spring in full swing, now is the perfect time to upgrade to a Nikon D-SLR. This promotion on the D3100, D5100 and D7000, offers something for everyone in order to take their photography to the next level”.

The D3100 is Nikon’s best-selling, entry-level D-SLR to date and features the intuitive Guide Mode which automatically selects settings based on what you are shooting. Another award-winning model, the Nikon D5100, includes a swing-out, vari-angle LCD monitor enabling greater creativity from any angle. And, packing high-end technology into a surprisingly lightweight body, the Nikon D7000 will satisfy any photographer ready to further their skills.

Canon has today announced that their first model from the new cinema EOS system, the ground-breaking EOS C300 has met standards required by the BBC. The approval allows both internal and external BBC production teams to use the EOS C300 for a wide range of programmes to be broadcast on the BBC’s range of High Definition channels. The C300 is now the third Canon camcorder to be approved by the BBC since January 2011, joining the epic XF305 and XF300 models.

The EOS C300 is a very impressive camcorder and it has received a fantastic response since its launch in November of 2011. The great thing about this camcorder is it merges Canon’s heritage in sensor and lens design to create one of the best compact and versatile cameras on the market today. The C300 features an 8.3 Megapixel super 35mm CMOS sensor which has been optimised for high quality full HD imaging, coupled with its compatibility with Canons wide range of EF lenses, this is hands down a bench mark model that all professional and commercial filmmakers should consider.

Source: Canon.co.uk

If you’re looking for a small and easy to use action camera that can record HD video in almost any situation then the Replay XD1080 is the perfect choice. The camera itself is a rugged cylindrical design made from aerospace Aluminium, which is mil-spec-hard-anodized for extreme durability so it can withstand the inherent demands of video-actionography, whether you’re being blasted with roost from the back of a motocross bike or taking a tumble on the slopes the Replay XD1080 can take it. Weather-resistance is a must when dealing with action-cameras, so this camera features a double o-ring sealed lens bezel, rear cap, and top push buttons to keep out those harsh elements.

The XD1080 can be mounted in a variety of different situations using its strong and versatile 3M sticky pad, which you can use to mount to your helmet, bike or skateboard etc or use other mounts such as a suction cup (sold separately) to mount to your car or other vehicle. Not many action cameras on the market can be mounted in as many tight spots as the Replay; this is due mainly to its 93mm long body that weighs in at only 85 grams fully loaded.. which is nearly the same as two bags of Monster Munch.

Included with the camera you have 2 mount types; HeimLock Mount (Swivel/Tilt): Features spherical adjustment with an eccentric cam-lock for a rock solid mount. Over 1,036,800 Mounting Positions with 360º lens rotation, 360º camera rotation, and 8º of tilt, not including the unlimited areas you can mount 1 of 4 included 3M SnapTray VHB bases. And the LowBoy Mount (Fixed): Lowest profile mount, offers 360º lens rotation. Designed to be low and out-of-the-way.

The camera has several recording modes from 720P at 30 or 60 frames per second all the way up to 1080P Full HD at 30 frames per second. The optics change depending on the shooting mode so at 1080P you will be shooting at 110.5 degrees and at 960P, 720P and photo mode you will be shooting at 135 degrees.

The simple interface is where the Replay really excels. On the top of the camera you have two buttons, these are used to power the device and start or stop recording video, there is a vibration that can be felt through a helmet letting you know that your button press has registered, making it very practical unlike some other manufacturers that use small LED lights which require you to take your helmet off to check that it’s on and recording before doing anything extreme. This is a very lightweight and well-constructed Action camera for any extreme sport and defiantly a worthy competitor to the GoPro Hero 2.

Replay XD1080 is the first action camera to stream full 1080 HD through the built-in HDMI out connector. You can record and stream your video simultaneously or just stream your video straight to an external HD recorder, so your friends can see your epic fail when and as it happens not once the camera has been surgically removed from your person.

The microphone can pick up quite a bit of wind noise at higher speeds but it’s not too much of an issue. In situations where you are moving from low to high light the Replay tends to over saturate slightly but for the most part you won’t have a problem.

This camera really is one of the best (if not the best) on the market and if you happen to buy one, you will not be disapointed in the slightest, well worth its £299.99 price tag.

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