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Nikon D Technology THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

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EXPEED IMAGE PROCESSING

“We listen to photographers’ demands and strive to deliver image quality that goes beyond their expectations. We repeat vast numbers of image simulations, and make sharp-eyed judgments. We can strengthen algorithms only by repeating these processes to the full extent. Our accumulation of expertise can suddenly lead to breakthroughs that we incorporate in abundance into our hardware.”
Since the D1, Nikon has chosen various optimal image sensors — including the CCD, LBCAST and CMOS — for our various Nikon camera models. We’ve developed customized image-processing technologies for each model and accumulated a vast store of know-how.
Image processing should be optimized for each respective image sensor type, as each type has different characteristics. The internal processes of an image-processing engine should not be the same for different camera models.
Some might feel that Nikon has taken a roundabout route by optimizing image processing for each different camera model. We believe, however, that this is the natural way for each camera to give users the kind of photographs they truly deserve.
Nikon takes a comprehensive approach to each photograph. We optimize the total performance of the image sensor, processing engine and algorithms, and call our unique stance to image creation “EXPEED”. It’s the backbone of our philosophy of providing photographers with superior image quality, superior resolution and high-speed image processing.

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