Additional new technologies for beautiful nighttime shots.
A high-performance model equipped with a superior backside illumination CMOS sensor for improved rendering and faster response.
TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the COOLPIX S8100, a stylish 10X zoom model with improved image quality in photos taken in dark surroundings and excellent performance with nighttime and dimly lit indoor shooting that often results in blurred photos.
According to the latest Nikon survey of compact digital camera users, the most common complaint is the inability to take the intended pictures of dark or dimly lit scenes due to blurring or the loss of background details and atmosphere when the flash is used. In response to this complaint, Nikon is working to achieve even greater improvements in image quality and power of expression with shooting in dark or dimly lit situations.
COOLPIX S8100 (Red)
By adopting a backside illumination CMOS image sensor for the new COOLPIX S8100, significant improvements in image quality achieved with technologies for shooting beautiful nighttime photos have been made. In addition, the camera offers a Night Portrait mode with new technologies that take advantage of the CMOS image sensor’s high-speed capability by exposing the portrait subject and background separately and immediately combining the exposures. This enables capture of bright and beautiful, blur-free night portraits exhibiting very little noise, even with hand-held shooting. The S8100’s effective pixel count is 12.1 million pixels. With a new image-processing engine, EXPEED C2, and a 10X optical zoom lens covering a broad range of focal lengths beginning at the wide-angle 30mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format), the camera is capable of capture high-resolution photos. The COOLPIX S8100 is a compact camera packed full of a variety of capabilities and functions, including high-speed continuous shooting, recording of 1080p HD movies with stereo sound, and the Creative Slider function. It is recommended for those who want to make the most of their own power of expression.
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COOLPIX S8100 Primary Features
1. An effective pixel count of 12.1 million pixels and a 10X optical zoom NIKKOR lens with a zoom range beginning at the wide-angle 30mm focal length (equivalent with 35mm [135] format)
2. Superior functions, available only from Nikon, that enable even more beautiful capture of dark scenes
| (1) | Advanced technologies for beautiful nighttime shotsr Four technologies for capturing blur-free images of night landscape, as well as portraits in dimly lit indoor situations or when the portrait subject is backlit. These technologies also enable the capture of beautiful pictures of dark scenes. Less noise at high sensitivities Lens-shift + electronic vibration reduction (VR) function Motion detection Flash control |
| (2) | High-speed performance of the CMOS image sensor maximized with a high-speed continuous auto overlay function Making the most of the features of the CMOS image sensor, which is capable of processing a huge volume of image data at incredibly high speed, the high-speed continuous auto overlay function reduces blur and noise with a high level of precision. New technology adopted for Night Portrait mode
Night Landscape mode for beautiful photos with hand-held shooting Backlighting mode that prevents loss of detail in highlights and shadows |
3. High-speed continuous shooting of beautiful photos at the maximum image size (12M 4000 X 3000)
Users can enjoy high-speed continuous shooting of up to five 12 megapixel photos with superior image quality at approximately 10 fps (at a continuous setting of “Continuous H”). In Sports continuous mode, ultra high-speed shooting of up to 54 photos at approximately 120 fps, certain capture of decisive moments in the rapid movement of athletes or even pets is possible. The pre-shooting cache is also used to record up to two shots before the shutter-release button is fully pressed.
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- Image size is fixed at “1M (1280 X 960)” in sport continuous mode.
4. 1080p HD movie recording with stereo sound and the ability to record still images during movie recording
The backside illumination CMOS image sensor enables high-quality recording of 1080p HD movies (1920 X 1080 pixels), even in dark surroundings. During movie recording, optical zoom can be used for flexible wide-angle and close-up recording. Movie recording is made more enjoyable with the ability to capture still images during recording, and in-camera movie editing functions.
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- The size of still images captured during movie recording varies according to the type of movie being recorded.
5. Bright and clear 3-inch, approximately 921k-dot TFT LCD monitor with wide viewing angle
With a monitor that is approximately 1.5X brighter than previous models, the display is even easier to see outdoors under sunny skies as well as indoors where the reflection of lights off the surface of the monitor can be problematic. The crisp and vivid display has been achieved for the large, ultra high-resolution monitor with superior rendering capability through the adoption of a clear color panel. With a wide viewing angle that supports viewing from an angle, the monitor is perfectly suited to both shooting and playback operations.
6. An elegant design incorporating functionality and beauty
The COOLPIX S8100 has been designed not only for a beautiful form, but also for superior operation with features such as a mode dial that allows for the smooth selection of a shooting mode and sufficient spacing on the top so that fingers do not interfere with the pop-up flash. The S8100 offers the style, functionality and pleasure that will make it a valued tool for years to come.
The most commonly used shooting functions, including Auto mode, Scene Auto Selector and Subject Tracking mode, can be quickly and easily enabled.
Other features
- Macro photography with shooting as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) to the lens for large reproduction of the subject
- Creative slider for simple pre-shooting adjustment of image brightness, vividness and hue using a sample image displayed in the monitor
- Scene auto selector with which the camera automatically identifies the scene and applies the optimal scene mode
- Skin softening smoothes skin tones
Nikon COOLPIX S8100 Specifications
| Effective pixels: | 12.1 million |
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| Image sensor: | 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 12.75 million total pixels |
| Lens: | 10X optical zoom, NIKKOR lens; 5.4-54.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 30-300 mm lens in 35mm [135] format); f/3.5-5.6; Digital zoom: Up to 4X (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 1200 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) |
| Focus range (from lens): | [W]: Approx. 50 cm to ∞ , [T]: Approx. 1 m to ∞ , Macro mode: Approx. 1 cm to ∞ (wide-angle position) |
| Monitor: | 7.5 cm , approx. 921k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
| Storage media *1: | Internal memory (approx. 102 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card |
| ISO sensitivity: | ISO 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Auto (auto gain from ISO 160 to 800) Fixed range auto (ISO 160 to 400) Sport continuous (ISO 160 to 3200) |
| Interface: | Hi-Speed USB |
| Power sources: | One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately) |
| Battery life *2: (EN-EL12) |
Still pictures: Approx. 210 shots Movies: Approx. 1 h 20 min (HD 1080p ) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD): | Approx. 104.0 X 59.2 X 29.9 mm (excluding projections) |
| Weight: | Approx. 209 g (including battery and SD memory card) |
| Supplied accessories *3: | Camera Strap, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12, Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR), USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP16, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
- Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). - *1
- Not compatible with Multi Media Cards (MMC).
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- Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries.
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- Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.
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