21 Sep 08 Nikon Announces Seven New COOLPIX Cameras With Consumer’s Digital Photography Needs in Mind
Nikon’s New COOLPIX Digital Cameras Put Performance and Style in Your Life
Nikon Announces Seven New COOLPIX Cameras With Consumer’s Digital Photography Needs in Mind
Nikon’s New COOLPIX Digital Cameras Put Performance and Style in Your Life
MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 21 — Looking for a premier digital camera with your needs in mind? Whether you’re a first time digital camera consumer, looking to update your old digital camera, a person who enjoys sharing your pictures or an experienced photographer looking for a compact digital camera, Nikon’s 2006 COOLPIX line has a camera and feature set that is right for you. Today, Nikon announced the addition of seven new COOLPIX cameras adding to its Life, Style and Performance Series. Developed with the consumer in mind, Nikon has combined exceptional features with world-renowned quality design and style at attractive prices.
“Consumers requested small, sharp, powerful and easy-to-use digital cameras that can capture and share moments and memories,” says Bill Giordano, General Manager of Consumer Product Marketing for Nikon Inc. “From entry-level to advanced technologies our designers and engineers have done an outstanding job of adopting design styles and intuitive technology that directly address what the consumer asks for — a camera that looks great and performs just as
well.”
Unique to COOLPIX digital cameras, and now for the first time available throughout the line-up, is Nikon’s Exclusive Feature System, which gives users the power to automatically improve recorded images in-camera. This combination of in-camera features provides a quick, easy and seamless answer to underexposed pictures due to excessive backlight or insufficient flash,
blurry or out-of-focus shots and red eyes. The system includes:
– In-Camera Red-Eye Fix(TM): automatically detects and corrects red eye, a common condition that occurs in flash photography. You may never see red eye again.
– Face-Priority AF*: automatically finds and focuses on a persons face within the frame, providing sharp focus to produce clear, crisp portraits wherever the subject is positioned in the frame.
– D-Lighting: selects and creates a copy of images with excessive backlight or insufficient flash illumination, adding light and detail where necessary.
– Blur Warning: alerts the user that a shot has resulted in a blurry picture allowing for it to be retaken before leaving the scene.
– Best Shot Selector (BSS): automatically identifies and saves the sharpest shot from ten sequential shots.
In addition, every new COOLPIX camera features TV Quality Move Mode** function (recording movies at up to 30 fps with sound), Noise Reduction - to produce better results during low-light conditions; a broad choice of White Balance selection and a convenient Help Button, which is never further than a push of a button away, giving easy-to-understand explanations for all
functions throughout the menu.
Memories Made Easy with Nikon’s COOLPIX L-Series
If you are looking for an easy to use, compact digital camera that takes great pictures right out of the box, the Nikon COOLPIX L Series is a perfect fit. The COOLPIX L2, L3 and L4 feature high-quality components, including a 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens, a big, bright, 2.0-inch LCD and a streamlined design (less than 1″ thick) which contributes to the camera’s style and operation.
Adding to the cameras’ portability, each camera is AA-size battery and SD memory card compatible. With generous effective megapixel values of 6.0 for the COOLPIX L2, 5.1 for the COOLPIX L3 and 4.0 for the COOLPIX L4, users have the ability to produce clear, crisp pictures. A choice of 15 Scene Modes - including four with Scene Assist - Best Shot Selector (BSS), Single and Continuous AF, Choice of White Balance and Noise reduction help users create pictures with optimal results.
The L2 and L3 will be available in late February 2006 with MSRP’s of, $199.95 for the L3 and $249.95 for the L2. The L4 will be available in March 2006 with an MSRP of $149.95
Brilliance Made Beautiful with Nikon’s COOLPIX S Series
The stylish Nikon COOLPIX S5 and S6 combine high-quality imaging performance with impressive digital photo sharing technology. The sleek, modern wave design of the S Series cameras, along with 6.0 effective megapixels and a 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor ED Glass lens, make them ideal for the user who wants a camera with added style. Sharing digital images is easy with the new Pictmotion(TM) function, which allows users to select their favorite images, choose one of five royalty-free, pre-installed music files, or their own choice of music***, and automatically produce slide shows with pace and transition selected to match the music and style. Slide shows can be played back with ease on the S5’s 2.5-inch LCD of the S6’s 3.0-inch LCD, each of which is viewable for a wide 170-degree angle.
The incorporation of a Rotary Multi Selector allows for easy scrolling through the newly designed menu system and breezing through picture playback at up to 10 frames per second. Also included in the new S Series is a standalone One-Touch Portrait button conveniently located on the top of each camera, giving users instant access to the In-Camera Red Eye Fix and Face Priority AF options.
To ensure quality photos in various shooting environments, users have the option of 16 scene modes, 17 for S5 with Underwater mode****, including four modes with Scene Assist.
The COOLPIX S6 features an additional advantage of built-in WiFi capability, allowing for wireless transfer of pictures to a computer and wireless printing***** with any PictBridge enabled printer.
The COOLPIX S5 and S6 will be available nationwide in March 2006. The S5 has an MSRP of $349.95 and the S6 $449.95.
Passion Made Powerful with Nikon’s COOLPIX P-Series
The Nikon COOLPIX P3 and P4 digital cameras combine 8.1 effective megapixels with a range of advanced in-camera technologies. Designed for the photographer who enjoys customization and the ability to control their photography, the P Series cameras feature an innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) capability. Originally developed for Nikon SLR lenses, VR capability is available in two modes (Normal and Active) in order to compensate for camera movement. VR Normal compensates for minor movements, most often associated with handheld shooting, while VR Active compensates for more pronounced movements, such as the vibration of a moving vehicle.
The P3 and P4 give users the flexibility of a full array of exposure control settings. Covering a broader area of the frame, the new 11 wide-area AF achieves better results in more diverse compositions - leaving photographers free to concentrate on the shot while the camera automatically achieves superior, sharp focus. In addition, there are 16 shooting modes, including nine advanced scene modes that allow photographers to produce pictures better suited to their own personal tastes - through the use of three effects that vary brightness, color intensity, sharpness noise reduction and more. To help photographers capture the action as it happens, both cameras feature continuous shooting at up to 1.8 frames per second, which is
complimented by a five shot buffer that allows users to shoot in a continuous burst, with the camera recording the last five images taken.
The COOLPIX P3 comes with built in Wi-Fi capability that allows for wireless transfer of pictures to a computer and wireless printing***** with any PictBridge enabled printer.
The COOLPIX P3 and P4 will be available in March 2006 with a MSRP of $449.95 and $399.95, respectively.
* Face-recognition capability may be limited in some shooting
conditions.
** COOLPIX L4 does not record sound in the Movie Mode.
*** Via PictureProject for Windows only.
**** Requires new FJ-CP-1 - Field Jacket - Price TBD
***** Requires optionally available Wireless Printer Adapter PD-10.
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21 Sep 08 Nikon COOLPIX Makes Memories Easy and Affordable
User Friendly Cameras with High-Quality Components
MELVILLE, NY (February 21, 2006) - The Nikon COOLPIX family of digital cameras is pleased to announce the addition of three new cameras in its L, or Life, series. The Nikon COOLPIX L2, L3 and L4 combine high-quality design and construction with easy to use features available at affordable prices. All three cameras boast a sharp 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens, a big, bright 2.0-inch LCD and lightweight, compact body style (slimmest in it’s class with AA-type batteries) while offering high resolution of 6.0 effective megapixels for the COOLPIX L2, 5.1 effective megapixels for the COOLPIX L3 and 4.0 effective megapixels for the COOLPIX L4.
“The COOLPIX L-series cameras are ideal for entry-level to intermediate users who are looking for easy to use, beautifully designed cameras” says Bill Giordano, General Manager of Consumer Product Marketing for Nikon, Inc. “Each of these cameras feature Nikon’s Exclusive Feature System, which helps users improve their images in-camera. With these attractive price points and easy operability, anyone can take better pictures right out of the box.”
Nikon has developed the L Series with the snapshot consumer in mind and created well-featured cameras that can easily turn those snapshots into lasting memories. Unique to COOLPIX digital cameras, and now for the first time available throughout the line-up, is Nikon’s Exclusive Feature System, which gives users the power to automatically improve recorded images in-camera. This combination of in-camera features provides a quick, easy and seamless answer to dark pictures, blurry or out-of-focus shots and red eyes. The system includes:
- In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™: automatically detects and corrects red eye, a common condition that occurs in flash photography. You may never see red eye again.
- Face-Priority AF*: automatically finds and focuses on a persons face within the frame, providing sharp focus to produce clear, crisp portraits wherever the subject is positioned in the frame.
- D-Lighting: selects and creates a copy of images with excessive backlight or insufficient flash illumination, adding light and detail where necessary.
- Blur Warning: alerts the user that a shot has resulted in a blurry picture allowing for it to be retaken before leaving the scene.
- Best Shot Selector (BSS): automatically identifies and saves the sharpest shot from ten sequential shots.
Additionally, the L Series cameras include handy features such as, TV Quality Movie Mode** function (recording movies at up to 30fps with sound on the L2 and L3), Single and Continuous AF, Choice of White Balance and Noise Reduction to ensure better color reproduction in darker lighting conditions.
The COOLPIX L2, L3 and L4 all have a streamlined, easy to carry design that features a smooth, stylish finish and a curved grip that contributes to both design elegance and shooting stability. Adding to the cameras’ convenient portability, all of L-series models are AA-size battery and SD memory card compatible, with 32 MB of internal memory for the L2 and L3 and 16MB for the L4. If the user is unsure of which camera setting to use, the on-camera Help button can be pressed to display simple explanations for functions in the main menu. Each camera is packaged with a complimentary copy of Nikon’s PictureProject™ Software.
The big, bright, easy-to-view 2.0-inch LCD features new icons, function selection and color scheme and a choice of 15 Scene Modes - including four with Scene Assist, which displays useful framing guides in the monitor helping the user to compose the shot with optimal results - providing users with the ability to achieve crisp, clear images in a variety of situations such as Beach/Snow, Fireworks, Museum, Party/Indoor and more.
The COOLPIX L2 and L3 will be available in late February 2006 with MSRP’s of $199.95 for the L3 and $249.95 for the L2. The COOLPIX L4 will be available in March 2006 with an MSRP of $149.95. For more information about the L-series cameras and other COOLPIX cameras, please visit www.nikondigital.com.
*Face-recognition capability may be limited in some shooting conditions.
** COOLPIX L4 does not record sound in the Movie Mode.
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19 Sep 08 A Handy Digital Camera Review For Those Considering Buying One
Author: Brooke Hayles
In today’s society, A digital camera is a must have item if you want to keep up with the latest trends. They are convenient to have and unlike a conventional camera, you can delete any picture you do not want right away because as soon as you take the picture, you can view it. For those of us who are not familiar with what to look for in a camera, a digital camera review is very helpful.
Shopping Tips
When you first start shopping for a digital camera it can be very confusing. A digital camera review can assist you in many ways. It can explain to you the difference in cameras features such as mega pixels and how many pixels you may need, zoom features digital or optical. If you have little knowledge of digital cameras, a digital camera review may help you save a lot of money by not purchasing a camera that has features you do not need.
Digital Camera Comparison
You will find several models of digital cameras within the same price ranges.
The Canon PowerShot A530 is an economical camera that is compact and has features such as 5 megapixels, a 4X optical zoom, auto focus with red eye reduction, audio recording and date and time stamp.
Another Choice for a digital camera that has become popular is the Kodak 5MP EasyShare C533.
This camera also has 5 megapixels is audio and video capable, but it also has 3X optical and 5X digital zoom. The features of this camera also include black and white and sepia pictures as well as a 4 second shutter speed.
The Nikon 5.1MP CoolPix L3 is indeed a cool sleek camera to own. It runs on AA batteries and the features include 3X optical and 4X digital zoom. There are four different effects that this camera offers and also comes with audio recording, a blurred picture warning, and red eye reduction.
As you can see, a digital camera review can be very helpful in describing the features of different cameras and can assist you in making an informed choice.
Digital Camera Reviews
Many of the websites that design and sell digital cameras will have a section for comments and reviews.
The website owners will often provide a digital camera to employees and independent contractors to so they can write a digital camera review. There is also a section where consumers can leave their comments about the cameras they purchased.
There are a few companies that will hire professionals to conduct a digital camera review. These are usually more complete because they list all of the features of every camera they test. The digital camera review will cover how many megapixels that the camera has as well as the zooms and shutter speeds, video and audio. It is a very thorough review that even includes the weight of the camera.
The one drawback there is to a have a professional review written is that it is done in a very short time. The reviewer is not able to accurately write about the everyday use of the camera over a long period of time.
When the consumer writes a digital camera review, they tend to focus on how satisfied they are with the camera. They usually do not list the all of the features; it is more of a personal opinion.
Each of these review types is very useful when a person does not know what to look for in a digital camera. They give both the professional and personal view of the product. It is recommended that you read all the reviews before making a decision.
Summary:
Digital cameras have revolutionized the world of photography, however it can be difficult to choose the camera that is right for you. Digital camera reviews are designed to give the consumer an overall view of each camera before you make a purchase.
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