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21 Sep 08 NIKON TEAMS WITH DESIGNER ZAC POSEN TO CREATE AN EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION COOLPIX CAMERA ACCESSORY

MELVILLE, NY (October 13, 2006) - is at the intersection of high fashion and high-technology this fall with a new partnership to provide a stunning look for style conscious and tech savvy users. and Zac Posen, House of Z, LLC, announce the creation of an Exclusive Limited Edition Zac Posen COOLPIX Camera Accessory. COOLPIX users can now carry their in a fashionable yet functional camera accessory.

“As a style-focused brand, we are constantly looking for new ways to accommodate the image-savvy consumer. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Zac Posen, a celebrated and talented designer,” said Lisa Baxt, senior communications manager, for , Inc. “This partnership is based on our admiration of his creative talent, his love for and how his fashion line plays well with the stylish design of the COOLPIX Style Series cameras.”

Posen’s inspiration came from his current Fall 2006 clothing and hand bag collection with the look and feel of vintage camera cases. The COOLPIX Camera Accessory is made with luxurious Italian leathers which provide stylish durability and complement Posen”s current collection. Posen’s signature Z rivets complete the piece as a beautiful accent.

“I’ve partnered with because I believe two brands have synergy and both appeal to customers with high expectations for quality and design,” said Posen. “Working closely with has given me the opportunity to create a spectacular accessory for an equally stunning .”

The Zac Posen COOLPIX Camera Accessory will be available beginning October 13th on StunningNikon.com. The limited time, exclusive product will be available to COOLPIX users only. The accessory was designed for the new line-up of ’s COOLPIX Style series , including the new COOLPIX S7c and S9. These cameras are stylish, edgy and combine high-quality imaging performance with impressive sharing technology, like the S7c’s ability to email from the camera.

For more information about the and Zac Posen partnership and to secure one of these great looking accessories, visit StunningNikon.com.

About

, At the Heart of the Image™. Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision and imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional . Inc. distributes the Total Imaging System of consumer and professional cameras, Nikkor , Speedlights and System Accessories; COOLPIX® compact ; COOLSCAN® digital scanners; ; software products and sports and recreational . At the heart of every camera is ’s Exclusive Feature System, making it easy for anyone to take amazing digital . Through the Spirit Initiative™, the company, plays an active role in supporting aspiring and advanced through a variety of philanthropic organizations, educational programs, events and workshops. For more information, dial (800) -US or visit www..com, which links all levels of to the web’s most comprehensive learning and sharing communities.

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21 Sep 08 NIKON PRESENTS FIVE NEW COOLPIX CAMERAS

’s New COOLPIX Developed with Consumer’s Digital Needs in Mind

MELVILLE, NY (August 24, 2006) - Consumers stand in front of a counter telling themselves they want an easy to use camera that takes great . today unveiled two new “L” or Life series cameras and three new “S” or Style series cameras with the consumer’s taking needs in mind. These new cameras incorporate existing technologies that have excited so many new users and added additional useful features to enhance the overall experience.

“Developed with the consumer in mind, has combined exceptional features with world-renowned quality design and style at attractive prices,” says Bill Giordano, General Manager Marketing, COOLPIX for , 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.”

Every camera in the COOLPIX family is equipped with ’s In-camera Image Innovations to fix common problems. This system includes Face-priority AF*, which automatically finds and focuses on a subject’s face, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, which automatically corrects red-eye, and D-Lighting, an innovation that automatically corrects with insufficient light. The cameras are also equipped with Blur Warning, which alerts the user when an image is blurred, and Best Shot Selector, a feature which automatically identifies and saves the sharpest image from a series.

In addition, every new COOLPIX camera features TV Quality Move Mode** (recording movies at up to 30 fps with sound), Noise Reduction - to produce better results during low-light conditions; a broad choice of selections 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.

Made Easy with ’s COOLPIX L5
Continuing the Life series , has introduced the COOLPIX L5 which combines high-quality features like a 5x -Nikkor glass lens, an incredible, bright 2.5 inch LCD and same advanced Lens Shift Vibration Reduction (VR) found in many lens systems. Lens shift VR technology allows the user to make the most of the 5x . Adding to the convenience are three unique image innovations accessible via a One-Touch portrait button, which activates Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting. The L5 runs on two AA- which power this 7.2 effective camera and is compatible with the widely available SD card.

’s COOLPIX L6 Keeps Going and Going
’s L6 adds powerful imaging performance, easy operation and outstanding life that allows the user to shoot with greater confidence for better-looking results. The L6 boasts 6.0 effective and a 3x -Nikkor glass lens, making it a cinch to capture everything from pleasing portraits to expansive landscapes with true-to-life color and fine detail. The L6 can take an unprecedented 1,000 on a single set of the included Energizer® e2® Lithium® AA , the most of any camera in its class.

Highly convenient, such extended life is ideally suited for travel or when capturing important events, such as a wedding, where you can’t afford to run out of power.

The COOLPIX L6 offers light sensitivity beyond conventional compact digitals, with settings up to ISO 800. This means users can shoot in lower light without having to use a long exposure. It also allows users to select higher for the capture of fast-moving subjects.

’s COOLPIX S9 Blends Stunning Design with Innovative Technology
unveils new the COOLPIX S9 for style-savvy consumers who want a fashionable camera at exceptional price. The S9 blends beautiful aesthetic attributes and advanced imaging technology. The S9 is a 6.1 , easy-to-use camera in a slim, stylish body. The camera is equipped with a 3x -Nikkor ED glass lens to ensure sharp, creative freedom and a 2.5 inch to compose and share .

For ease of use, the COOLPIX S9 makes it seamless for consumers to access ’s In-camera Image Innovations through a One-Touch Portrait Button, located on the top of the camera.

The COOLPIX S9 offers a Stop-Motion feature for creating fun, stop-motion animated video shorts. To use the feature, the consumer simply needs to pose an object that they want to animate, take a , re-position the object and again. Opaque versions of previous shots are shown on the camera’s LCD to assist users when positioning and repositioning their object. Once shooting is completed, the S9 automatically creates a Quicktime™ video of the object’s movement in-camera.

The COOLPIX S10 Offers Adventurers and Enthusiasts in a Mighty 10x Camera

The new COOLPIX S10 features an incredible 10x optical -Nikkor glass lens, Vibration Reduction (VR), 6.0 effective , a 2.5″ LCD and an innovative, compact swivel design allowing the long- camera to fit into a shirt pocket. The powerful 10x, optical combined with ’s VR and innovative body design gives digital unprecedented freedom and creativity with the ability to take from a wide range of angles such as overhead, from the hip and even self portraits.

With the advantage of Vibration Reduction (VR) capability, the COOLPIX S10 allows users to overcome camera shake to take sharper, more stable in a range of shooting situations. The S10 includes a High-Sensitivity option up to an impressive ISO 800.

Furthermore, the COOLPIX S10 adds new entertainment to with ’s Pictmotion function that lets users combine , movies, music and visual styles for automatically produced audiovisual shows, in-camera. It’s easy for everyone to gather and watch Pictmotion shows together because the LCD of the COOLPIX S10 has an impressively wide viewing angle of 170 degrees.

The New COOLPIX S7c Takes Great and E-mails Them!
The new COOLPIX S7c combines high-quality imaging performance and style with impressive new sharing technology to make the S7c the most technologically advanced compact that has ever released.

The S7c is a 7.1 effective camera with a 3x -Nikkor ED glass lens with a One-Touch Portrait Button that acts as a shortcut to three In-Camera Image Innovations. The COOLPIX S7c also offers Vibration Reduction (VR), Pictmotion and a High-Sensitivity mode up to a 1600 ISO and the new Stop-Motion feature.

The S7c incorporates Wireless transfer, which enables a to send from the camera’s to a computer or printer wirelessly. The COOLPIX S7c is also compatible with ’s all-new COOLPIX CONNECT service that lets users take and then e-mail them to friends across the world in mere seconds.

and T-Mobile™ have partnered to give customers the amazing ability to email directly from the new COOLPIX S7c.The first time you connect your COOLPIX S7c in one of the 7,000 T-Mobile HotSpot locations, your one year of complimentary T-Mobile Camera Wi-Fi service (for ) will be automatically activated*. Simply turn on your COOLPIX S7c, choose Wi-Fi mode to automatically connect your camera to the T-Mobile Hotspot or open access network, and you can email directly from your COOLPIX S7c. You are connected right out of the box!

The new COOLPIX camera line-up will be available nationwide September 2006. For more information about this and other COOLPIX cameras, please visit www..com.

* One year of T-Mobile HotSpot service begins from the first time you automatically connect in a T-Mobile HotSpot location. Does not include access at Wi-Fi roaming locations. This offer expires on September 30, 2007.

T-Mobile and HotSpot and design are federally registered trademarks and the magenta color is a trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. © 2006 T-Mobile USA, Inc.

About
, At the Heart of the Image™. Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision and imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional . Inc. distributes the Total Imaging System of consumer and professional cameras, Nikkor , Speedlights and System Accessories; COOLPIX® compact ; COOLSCAN® digital scanners; ; software products and sports and recreational . At the heart of every camera is ’s Exclusive Feature System, making it easy for anyone to take amazing digital . Through the Spirit Initiative™, the company, plays an active role in supporting aspiring and advanced through a variety of philanthropic organizations, educational programs, events and workshops. For more information, dial (800) -US or visit www..com, which links all levels of to the web’s most comprehensive learning and sharing communities.

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21 Sep 08 COOLPIX P3 and P4 Offer Powerful Performance

Incorporates SLR-Inspired Technology Into a Compact

MELVILLE, NY (February 21, 2006) - today announced the COOLPIX P3 and P4, an expansion to its more advanced and feature-rich P, or Performance, Series of . Designed for the who enjoys a high level of control, advanced imaging technologies and the ability to take creative control of their , these two exciting new cameras combine 8.1 effective with a wide range of advanced in-camera technologies, taking to the next level.

“The COOLPIX P3 and P4 are the perfect camera for consumers who are looking for a customizable experience,” says Bill Giordano, General Manager of Consumer Product Marketing for , Inc. “These cameras take many technologies first available in ’s SLR line and makes them readily and easily available to consumers looking for a capable, compact at a very attractive price.”

has added its Vibration Reduction (VR) system, a feature adapted directly from ’s world-renowned SLR , to the P Series cameras allowing them to capture rock-steady at of up to three stops slower that could normally be hand held. VR capability is available at the push of a button 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. An electronic adaptation of Vibration Reduction also applies to movie shooting, allowing for sharp video in low light conditions and keeping subjects clear during panning while helping to support faster framing on the cameras’ incredible, bright 2.5-inch LCD.

COOLPIX P Series users will enjoy the flexibility of a full array of settings similar to ’s SLR models. Covering a broader area of the frame, the new 11 wide-area AF achieves better results in more diverse compositions - leaving free to concentrate on the shot while the camera automatically achieves superior, sharp focus almost anywhere in the frame. In addition, there are 17 shooting modes, including nine advanced scene modes that allow to produce better suited to their own personal tastes - through the use of three effects that vary brightness, color intensity, , noise reduction and more.

To add even greater control, both cameras offer Aperture-priority Auto mode to let benefit from aperture control in 1/3EV steps. Users can select large apertures for attractive background blurring or stop down to small apertures to extend crisp focus into the distance - all while the camera automatically selects the most appropriate for optimized exposure.

To help 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 taken. This speed allows the P Series cameras to be a great companion for SLR shooters looking for a smaller but powerful camera to take anywhere.

An addition to the successful COOLPIX P1 and P2 cameras, the new P3 also comes equipped with the ability to transfer wirelessly through the camera’s built in Wi-Fi feature*. ’s wireless solution is fun and convenient and allows consumers to send their wirelessly to a computer. In addition, can be sent wirelessly to any PictBridge-enabled printer**. The Wi-Fi feature to transfer to a computer is built into the camera and requires no additional accessories.

Unique to COOLPIX , and now for the first time available throughout the line-up, is ’s Exclusive Feature System, which gives users the power to automatically improve recorded in-camera. This combination of in-camera features provides a quick, easy and seamless answer to underexposed due to excessive backlight or insufficient , blurry or out-of-focus shots and red eyes. The system includes:

- In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™: automatically detects and corrects , a common condition that occurs in . You may never see 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 with excessive backlight or insufficient illumination, adding light and detail where necessary
- Blur Warning: alerts the user that a shot has resulted in a blurry 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 P Series cameras include handy features such as, TV Quality Movie Mode
function (recording movies at up to 30 fps with sound limited only by the available , Single and Continuous AF, Choice of and Noise Reduction to ensure better color reproduction in darker lighting conditions.

The COOLPIX P3 and P4 will be available in March 2006 with a MSRP of $449.95 and $399.95, respectively. The Wireless Print Adaptor (PD-10) is currently available and has an MSRP of $49.95. For more information about these models and other COOLPIX cameras, please visit www..com.

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21 Sep 08 How to Make Your Digital Camera Batteries Last Longer

Author: Mitz

A few years ago I started selling on Ebay, Which in turn, demanded the use of a . I would take at least 50 a day, and sometimes up to 100. You would not believe how many I went through until I realised how to save and preserve my precious life. Take it from me, I never loose that great opportunity because my have unexpectedly run out.

Get the right for your

I was lucky because my came with a lithium rechargeable and also took AA rechargeable also. However, since I was a total amateur with , I promptly ruined the lithium by not letting it run out properly before charging it again. Now I just use Ni-MH AA rechargeable with at least a mAh rating of 2300. I have had rechargeable that had a rating of 1600 and they were absolutely hopeless!!! You must have rechargeable , wether it be a nickel cadmium, lithium ion or lithium polymer .

Turn off your on your
As I was taking in broad daylight, there was no need to use my . Not only did it ruin the with a bright glow, but it consumed my power like a hungry animal. To find out how to turn the camera off I had to search the internet as I had lost my user manual.

Using the was a big power user

I quickly learned that instead of browsing through the on the camera, I would wait until I had transferred them to the computer. The little harmless on the back of most is a total power hog.

Also if you do not need the on, your will last so much longer. Don’t forget that you can still look through the to take a (like they used to in the good old days). Also see how to clean your

Use your Power Saving Mode

Turn on your power saving mode for your . It almost works like a screensaver and can put your camera in sleep mode if left on by accident. It is usually a simple setting in the menu of your camera.

Avoid zooming in and out.

If you were just playing with your and started zooming in and out constantly, your would be dead within 10 minutes, whereas they would usually last 2-3 hours. They may even be dead flat within 5 minutes, depending on what type of you have.

Taking video clips with your

This is a big power user. The camera is made for digital stills and usually has the extra feature of being albe to take video clips. Not only does it take up room on your space, but it also uses your power

very quickly. If you do plan to take video clips with your you should be sure that you have more on hand. I usually take videos with the leftover power I have left when I have finished taking all the I need.

In cold weather, keep your camera and warm in your jacket until you are ready to use them. The cold drains very quickly.

Carry spare at all times

Why risk loosing that great opportunity because your in your just happen to run out. Carry a spare set of , it’s not rock science. For example, at one of my children’s sports day carnivals, another mother had to ask me to take of her child as well as mine, as her in her camera just died unexpectedly. Because she was not prepared, she had to trust that I would catch that special moment for her child.

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19 Sep 08 How To Choose a Compact Digital Camera

Author: Michael Contaro

Compact are such a craze today that almost every household has one. The popularity of has in fact overshadowed to near extinction the use of cameras with films. But what is it about that make even the professional users go gaga over it?

may cost more than the ordinary camera but it is cost effective in the long term. Unlike ordinary cameras, operate without expensive films. The can be stored in the user’s computer, or he can save it in a disc or have it printed in paper. It is said to be a good investment not only because it does capture , but also it allows the user to save on expenses.

The mad rush for compact has begun and even those who could not afford to buy one are saving for that precious . To make it a good investment, buyers of should make sure they know what they are buying and that they are buying the that best fits their requirements.

Neophyte users believe that the higher the of the camera, the better for them. The truth is, a ’s is only as good as the user’s requirements. It means choose a depending on your needs and not just for the sake of buying a with high .

Before considering the type of you need, it is practical to take note of your budget or allowance allotted for buying the camera. makers come up with new models every six months that that are highly priced before now can be more affordable for you later on.

Choosing a brand really depends on the preference of the user. There are brands that are highly priced because they are popular and the manufacturers have spent millions for advertisements. Good reviews will also depend on the preferences of the camera reviewers so better stick to the basic requirements of a good camera. Sometimes, buyers opt for well-known brands that have been in the camera business for a long time to make sure they are buying quality .

Prospective buyers of should be patient in reading the guide or manual because unlike the ordinary camera, are a bit complicated to use the first time. It gets easier though once you get the hang of it.

When choosing which , take note of the optical and not the digital because the former does the real zooming. As to the matter of , the higher the pixels, the more expensive it gets. However, if you just need to print your in small sizes, you do not need the higher . When using with the intention of printing your , it is ideal to choose the highest but this will also mean each shot will require more . You also have to know that come with software that will allow users to adjust the sizes of the . However, it is always best to change a higher shot to lower than the reverse because it has a tendency to become pixelized and the image will become blurred.

Whatever model of you choose, make sure it is appropriate for your requirements. If you are an amateur, start with a that has the basic requirements and a lower mega so it will be affordable for you.

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18 Sep 08 How to Know Your Digital Camera Type

Author: Roberto Sedycias

is one of the most popular hobbies of many people around the world. Almost every individual with a camera creates his own world of , least bothering the types of camera he is using. Most of the users have little or no idea on the configuration of the gadgets they have. Some people purchase without caring to figure out what type of will best serve their purpose.

However, professional know their needs pretty well in this regard. But it is wise for anyone to know the type of before investing in one of them. has many advanced features that the lack. But if you go through the minute details of each type of you will find them differing from each other in their features and functionality.

Compact :

Generally, a regular sized is smaller in size. But if you are opting for a compact you will find them as portable as to keep them in your pocket or small purse. They are also available with with sensor , , wireless and image quality. The LCD monitor shows the view of the to be taken and hence, helps capturing perfect .

The tends to catch dirt and debris. But the system removes dirt from it. The mode of the sharpens the image by eliminating camera shake. The portable and lightweight with multiple features varies in its price depending on its features.

Point and Shoot :

of this category do not need a lot of creativity on the part of the user and therefore, are good for any user. It is easy to use and have many controls that don`t need much of your involvement while taking the snaps. The powerful camera has compositional technology which can be wonderfully used not only for but also for video taping, paining and some of the other visual media.

Though the camera has its limitations like lack of flexibility, you still can capture your with great if you are smart to use the compositional technology. It is the best for the beginners. As any other they are also small light weight and the can be viewed on the screen before taking it.

camera:

A camera is a with single system. It has got a small mirror between the lens and camera films. The technology of this high-end camera creates more image control and focusing for the . Also, this type of is developed with . The number of pixels present is responsible for the clarity of .

Advanced :

The advanced have got some advantages over the basic . This type of is available with fully automatic, manual or semi-automatic control. The astounding captures amazing with ease of handling. The extremely simple interface allows the user easily understand its functionality. The advanced , and optical makes the advanced feasible for professional and personal use.

Before taking your you can go through some reviews that give clear of every type of camera, its feature and functionality. Ask some of the owners about the pros and cons of the models they own. Try out many models of before you settle down for the right for your purpose. Happy Buying!!!

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17 Sep 08 How to Know Your Digital Camera Type

is one of the most popular hobbies of many people around the world. Almost every individual with a camera creates his own world of , least bothering the types of camera he is using. Most of the users have little or no idea on the configuration of the gadgets they have. Some people purchase without caring to figure out what type of will best serve their purpose.

However, professional know their needs pretty well in this regard. But it is wise for anyone to know the type of before investing in one of them. has many advanced features that the lack. But if you go through the minute details of each type of you will find them differing from each other in their features and functionality.

Compact :

Generally, a regular sized is smaller in size. But if you are opting for a compact you will find them as portable as to keep them in your pocket or small purse. They are also available with with sensor , , wireless and image quality. The LCD monitor shows the view of the to be taken and hence, helps capturing perfect .

The tends to catch dirt and debris. But the system removes dirt from it. The mode of the sharpens the image by eliminating camera shake. The portable and lightweight with multiple features varies in its price depending on its features.

Point and Shoot :

of this category do not need a lot of creativity on the part of the user and therefore, are good for any user. It is easy to use and have many controls that don`t need much of your involvement while taking the snaps. The powerful camera has compositional technology which can be wonderfully used not only for but also for video taping, paining and some of the other visual media.

Though the camera has its limitations like lack of flexibility, you still can capture your with great if you are smart to use the compositional technology. It is the best for the beginners. As any other they are also small light weight and the can be viewed on the screen before taking it.

camera:

A camera is a with single system. It has got a small mirror between the lens and camera films. The technology of this high-end camera creates more image control and focusing for the . Also, this type of is developed with . The number of pixels present is responsible for the clarity of .

Advanced :

The advanced have got some advantages over the basic . This type of is available with fully automatic, manual or semi-automatic control. The astounding captures amazing with ease of handling. The extremely simple interface allows the user easily understand its functionality. The advanced , and optical makes the advanced feasible for professional and personal use.

Before taking your you can go through some reviews that give clear of every type of camera, its feature and functionality. Ask some of the owners about the pros and cons of the models they own. Try out many models of before you settle down for the right for your purpose. Happy Buying!!!

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