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Nikon Announces Six Colorful and Consumer Friendly COOLPIX Cameras
Cameras Offer New Color Choices and Outstanding Imaging Innovations
MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikon's COOLPIX line is receiving a makeover with the addition of six colorful cameras. Available in colors such as Plum, Cool Blue and Ruby Red, these new COOLPIX cameras offer the consumer the opportunity to not only express themselves with their photos but with their cameras as well. In addition to new colorful bodies, the COOLPIX line boasts innovative technologies to ensure the picture is bright, in focus and the subject is free of red-eye. Powering each COOLPIX camera is EXPEED(TM), Nikon's imaging processing engine to produce sharp photos with outstanding clarity.

"We understand that consumer electronics are now becoming fashion accessories so we are excited to offer the new COOLPIX cameras in exciting and ultra-cool colors," says Bill Giordano, General Manager Marketing, COOLPIX for Nikon Inc. "Not only do these cameras offer superior styling and elegant design, they also offer the extraordinary imaging abilities that are hallmarks of Nikon products."

THE NEW NIKON COOLPIX L18 IS SIMPLE AS POINT AND SHOOT
Compact and easy-to-use, the L18 is an ideal camera for consumers looking to capture life's memories at an affordable price. The L18 has 8 effective megapixels for generating superior quality prints, a 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens for creative compositional freedom, Anti-Shake AE for photos with outstanding clarity, and an incredibly bright 3.0-inch LCD screen for sharing images.

Adding to the L18's ease-of-use, the camera is equipped with an Easy Auto Mode, allowing the user to enjoy carefree shooting without having to adjust any settings or controls. Just press the button and let the camera do the work. Available nationwide starting in March at an MSRP of $139.95, the COOLPIX L18 will be offered in Navy and Ruby Red.

NIKON'S NEW COOLPIX S-SERIES ARE AS STUNNING AS THE PICTURES THEY TAKE
Nikon is pleased to introduce the new COOLPIX S210, S520, S550 and S600 to its Style Series line of compact digital cameras. The super thin, just 18mm, (less than 3/4-inch) COOLPIX S210 offers 8 effective megapixel resolution, a 3x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens, Electronic Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization technology, and a quality-crafted aluminum body. The S210's slim, elegant camera design comes in an array of color options such as plum, graphite black, cool blue, and brushed bronze, delivering high performance and ease-of-operation.

The slim, ergonomic COOLPIX S520 boasts a streamlined profile, 8 effective megapixels, a 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens, Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization, and a quality-crafted aluminum body. Style-conscious consumers will love the S520's design, in addition to the latest Nikon technologies that make this camera compact, easy-to-use, and capable of capturing breath-taking images. Additionally, the S520 adds the "Food Mode" to its existing scene modes. Food Mode allows for users to capture beautiful close-up images of food at high ISO settings in restaurants or other locations where flash photography is not permitted.

The COOLPIX S550 elegantly packs high performance and advanced functions into an ultra-compact body. The S550 boasts 10 effective megapixels of sharp resolution, a 5x Zoom-NIKKOR lens, and Electronic Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization and two new modes that enhance portrait photography: Smile Mode, which automatically triggers the shutter when the subject smiles, as well as Blink Warning, which displays a warning message when the subject has blinked. The COOLPIX S550 will be available in an array of new colors -- plum, cool blue and graphite black -- allowing consumers to not only express themselves with their photos, but with their cameras as well.

A standout in the slim-compact camera category, the COOLPIX S600 features an astonishingly fast start-up time, advanced functions, outstanding photographic performance and a slim and stylish body. Boasting 10 effective megapixels, a 4x wide-angle 28-112mm Zoom-NIKKOR lens, Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization and the fastest start-up time for any camera in its class, the COOLPIX S600 is perfect for consumers who want stunning photos and an equally stunning camera. The COOLPIX S600's all-metal body will be available in ultra-cool Slate Black. For capturing action shots or fast moving kids, the COOLPIX S600 adds an Active Child Mode to the 14 existing scene modes that are standard in COOLPIX cameras.

The new COOLPIX S-Series cameras will be available nationwide beginning March 2008. The S210 will retail for 179.95**, the COOLPIX S520 and S550 will retail for $229.95**, and the S600 will retail for $299.95**.

NIKON'S NEW COOLPIX P60 DIGITAL CAMERA BLENDS FUNCTIONAL STYLING AND ADVANCED
FEATURES FOR SOLID PERFORMANCE
Developed for the consumer looking for a compact digital camera with creative control, the 8.1 effective megapixel P60 delivers powerful resolution and a 5x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens with Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization for stunningly sharp images. A first in the COOLPIX line, the P60 offers an electronic viewfinder for consumers who like to compose a photo with the camera close to their eye.
The COOLPIX P60 comes with a functional body design and a defined hand grip for secure finger placement and easy operation. The camera's mode dial includes two exposure modes -- Programmed Auto and Manual -- to offer consumers creative control over the pictures they take. To ensure sharp and steady images when utilizing the camera's 5x zoom, the P60 boasts sophisticated Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization technology, which helps overcome the effects of camera shake. The P60 also sports an extended light sensitivity range up to ISO 2000, which helps capture stunning pictures in low light settings.

The COOLPIX P60 will be available nationwide March 2008 with an MSRP of $229.95**.
These COOLPIX products, along with Nikon's entire line of photographic, optical and digital imaging solutions, will be on display at the PMA 2008 tradeshow, from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at exhibitor booth # G220. For more information on Nikon's products, please visit www.nikonusa.com.
** Estimated selling price listed is only an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


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