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By admin, on September 8th, 2010
P7000, the latest flagship model in the COOLPIX series.
The P7000 is a fun camera that incorporates advanced shooting functions with a feel similar to that of digital SLR cameras in a compact, lightweight body.
COOLPIX P7000 Primary Features
1. An effective pixel count of 10.1 million pixels and a 7.1X optical zoom NIKKOR lens with a zoom range beginning at the wide-angle 28mm focal length (equivalent with 35mm [135] format)
A large CCD image sensor, high-performance NIKKOR lens and new image-processing engine—EXPEED C2—that achieves greater image quality and faster image processing, have been adopted for rendering capability that enables capture of photographic works of art.
(1) Large 1/1.7-inch RGB CCD image sensor
Individual pixels with greater pitch enable richer tonal expression and a broader dynamic range for excellent image quality, even with shooting at high sensitivities.
(2) NIKKOR lens
A lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) function and two ED lens elements that effectively suppress chromatic aberration have been adopted for the 7.1X optical zoom NIKKOR lens that covers a wide range of focal lengths from the wide-angle 28mm to telephoto 200mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format). These features of the NIKKOR lens enable capture of sharp, high-resolution images.
(3) Built-in ND filter
The P7000 is the first COOLPIX camera to be equipped with a built-in neutral density (ND) filter that reduces the amount of light that passes through the lens, enabling a three-stop decrease in shutter speed. This allows you to apply slower shutter speeds to shooting in bright surroundings.
(4) 6-blade iris diaphragm
2. Specify zoom focal length and register camera settings
(1) Zoom memory
This function allows you to easily specify a preset focal length with zoom photography. As zoom can immediately be switched from a wide-angle position to a specified telephoto focal length, capturing images at the intended angle of view is fast and easy.
(2) User setting modes
Up to three combinations of settings specified by the user can be registered with the camera. Simply rotate the mode dial to quickly apply registered settings and achieve the intended results.
3. A variety of functions that enable superior rendering with shooting at high sensitivities in dark surroundings
(1) Low noise night mode
The camera automatically detects surrounding brightness and controls noise while applying a higher ISO sensitivity setting.
(2) Noise reduction filter
The level of noise reduction processing performed can be adjusted according to shooting intent.
(3) Long exposure NR
Reduces the noise that occurs with shooting in dark surroundings at slow shutter speeds.
4. High-speed response that ensures certain capture of fleeting scene Preserve precious photos with instant capture of sudden movements or fleeting expressions. A power-up time of approximately 0.95 seconds and a shooting time lag of approximately 0.23 seconds ensure quick response to sudden photo opportunities.
Power-up time measured according to CIPA guidelines. Shooting time lag measured according to Nikon standards: 28mm focal length (equivalent in 35mm [135] format), shooting distance of 2 m, ambient brightness of LV 10; images recorded to 4-GB Class 10 SDHC memory card.
5. Tone level information display for checking exposure The new tone level information function not only allows users to verify exposure with a histogram (graph showing brightness distribution), but also allows them to choose the desired tone (brightness) from nine levels.
A histogram is a graph that shows brightness distribution. The horizontal axis shows the number of pixels and the vertical axis shows luminosity.
6. Greater support for RAW files, making them even easier to useSupport for Nikon’s exclusive RAW (NRW) format has been extended to continuous shooting and functions including Active D-Lighting.
ViewNX 2(supplied) and Capture NX 2(available separately) are required to open NRW files on a computer. The application or updates can be downloaded from Nikon’s website(support page).
7. Recording of HD movies with stereo sound
8. 3-inch, approximately 921k-dot TFT LCD monitor with wide viewing angle and 100% reproduction of the sRGB color space
9. Superior operation that is easily mastered
Adoption of a quick menu dial and exposure compensation dial makes applying camera settings faster and smoother by reducing the number of menu layers. In addition, the superior design with a focus on operation offers a natural and comfortable grip perfectly suited to shooting.
Quick menu dial
Quick menu dial
- Exposure compensation dial
- Exposure compensation dial
Other features
- 4 exposure modes: [P], [S], [A], [M]
- Three auto bracketing functions—Exposure bracketing (Tv and Sv), White balance bracketing—for automatic continuous shooting at specified increments for more precise expression
- Macro photography with shooting as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.) to the lens
- Virtual horizon display for visual confirmation that the camera is horizontally and vertically level
- COOLPIX Picture Control options that can be selected according to the scene or your intent prior to shooting
- Support for a variety of optional accessories, including a wide-angle converter and external Speedlights
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By admin, on September 8th, 2010
Stereo HD movie function that faithfully records exciting and memorable scenes
1280 X 720-pixel HD movies with stereo sound can be recorded. In addition to up to 5X optical zoom capability during movie recording, the S80 has been equipped with an HDMI mini connector that enables high-resolution playback of still images and movies on large screen high-definition TVs.
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Nikon COOLPIX S80
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By admin, on September 8th, 2010
 Nikon COOLPIX S80 The S80 is equipped with a widescreen 3.5-inch electrostatic OLED touch panel with a wide viewing angle. Compared to the Approximately 288k-dot monitor built into its predecessor, the COOLPIX S70, the S80 monitor offers resolution increased to approximately 819k-dots. Performance has also been greatly increased for more natural operation with a more vivid monitor display and faster response to touch panel operations. In addition, the S80 is equipped with a variety of Nikon technologies, including a monitor with an incorporated touch mechanism, which is an on-cell touch panel, and a thin right-angled optics zoom lens, which help to make the 16.5-mm slim camera more compact and portable. The S80 is a stylish compact digital camera with an extremely functional design.
NEW FEATURES
Brilliant OLED screen is a pleasure to touch and to shoot withReproducing every detail of each shot with vivid color and sharp contrast is a large new 8.7cm(3.5-in.) OLED touch panel with the high resolution of 819k-dot, high-definition (Full Wide VGA) dimensions. The intuitive fingertip control over camera operations combines with a near-180° wide viewing angle to enhance the enjoyment of shooting, viewing and sharing photographs.
The COOLPIX S80 combines intuitive touch control with a new user interface that provides smooth and easy operation in either vertical or horizontal orientation.
Retouch filter effects add creative fun Use controls on the touch screen to apply creative in-camera filter effects, such as fisheye, miniature, soft filter and other effects.
HD movie recording You can easily record 720p HD movies (1280 x 720, 30 fps) with full stereo sound. HDMI connectivity also enables output to your high-definition TV.
Other features
- 14.1 effective megapixels
- Ultra slim with optical 5x zoom NIKKOR lens
- Five advanced VR image stabilizing features
- Smart Portrait System
- Easy Auto Mode
- USB charging via AC adapter (supplied) or PC
Nikon COOLPIX S80 Specifications
| Effective pixels: |
14.1 million |
| Image sensor: |
1/2.3-in. type CCD; total pixels: approx. 14.48 million |
| Lens: |
5X optical zoom, NIKKOR lens, 6.3-31.5mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 35-175 mm lens in 35mm [135] format);
f/3.6-4.8; Digital zoom Up to 4X (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 700 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) |
| Focus range (from lens): |
[W]: Approx. 30 cm to ∞ ,
[T]: Approx. 50 cm to ∞ ,
Macro mode: 7 cm to ∞ (wide-angle zoom position) |
| Monitor: |
8.7 cm , widescreen, OLED (touch panel) with antireflection coating, approx. 819k-dot, 5-level brightness adjustment |
| Storage media *1: |
Internal memory (approx. 79 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card |
| ISO sensitivity: |
ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto (auto gain from ISO 80 to 800),
Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 200, ISO 80 to 400) |
| Interface: |
Hi-Speed USB |
| Power sources: |
One EN-EL10 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (supplied)
AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately) |
Battery life *2:
(EN-EL10) |
Still pictures: Approx. 150 shots
Movies: Approx. 1 h 5 min (HD 720p (1280 X 720)) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD): |
Approx. 98.8 X 62.6 X 16.5 mm (excluding projections) |
| Weight: |
Approx. 133 g (including battery and SD memory card) |
| Supplied accessories *3: |
Camera Strap, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10,
Charging AC Adapter EH-68P,USB Cable UC-E6,
Audio Video Cable EG-CP16, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
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- Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 operated at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
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- 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.
- *3
- Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.
Nikon COOLPIX S80
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By admin, on September 8th, 2010
 Nikon s8100 Sample Images Nikon COOLPIX S8100 with advanced CMOS sensor technology and incredible 10X zoom will capture fast-moving subjects in still images and Full HD (1080) movies. High-speed operation, exceptional low-light performance, outstanding image quality and sophisticated features mark the 12.1-megapixel S8100. The optical 10x wide Zoom- NIKKOR ED glass lens covers 30-300mm, and the camera’s speedy start-up, fast autofocus, quick shutter release, superior low light performance and high-speed continuous shooting (five shots in one second!) ensure capture of all your memorable moments. The S8100 also offers Optical VR Image Stabilization, high ISO sensitivity to 3200, a new flash control system, movie recording with stereo sound and a 3-inch Ultra-High Resolution (921,000-dot) Clear Color Display for bright, sharp image viewing and sharing.
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Nikon S8100
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By admin, on September 8th, 2010
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
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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
The new image-processing engine EXPEED C2, which supports high sensitivities and superior noise reduction processing technology enable the capture of beautiful, blur-free pictures with very little noise, even at high sensitivities. With support for a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3200 at the largest image size (12M 4000 X 3000), users can enjoy worry free shooting even in dark or dimly lit situations.
Lens-shift + electronic vibration reduction (VR) function
Two high-performance vibration reduction (VR) functions—lens-shift and electronic—can be enabled simultaneously. This eliminates the need for a tripod in dark places or at the maximum telephoto zoom position with effective vibration reduction equal to an increase in shutter speed up to four stops, for capture of beautiful photos with hand-held shooting.
Motion detection
The camera detects camera shake and subject movement, and automatically compensates by controlling shutter speed and ISO sensitivity to reduce blurring. This function is also convenient for freezing a moving subject.
Flash control
The camera provides optimal flash control according to shooting conditions. In dark surroundings, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed to suppress blur caused by camera shake, and increases ISO sensitivity for beautiful exposure of background portions that the flash does not reach. When shooting backlit portraits, the camera automatically recognizes the human face and controls flash and focus for beautiful portraits every time. |
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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
This new technology enables capture of bright, natural photos that more accurately reproduce the scene by combining background images captured continuously at high speed with varying exposure levels with a bright image of the portrait subject lit by the flash. The portrait subject is brightly lit while the ambience of the background is preserved, enabling hand-held shooting of beautiful souvenir photos of a night at the amusement park or at a dimly lit indoor party with friends.
Night Landscape mode for beautiful photos with hand-held shooting
Images captured continuously at high speed with a low ISO sensitivity setting (for less noise) are combined and recorded as a single blur-free image with very little noise. This allows users to immediately capture beautiful night landscapes on the spur of the moment with hand-held shooting and no prior preparation.
Backlighting mode that prevents loss of detail in highlights and shadows
When the HDR (high dynamic range) setting is enabled in Backlighting mode with shooting of scenes exhibiting great differences in brightness, the camera captures two consecutive images at varying exposure and combines the two for a single vivid photo with no loss of detail in highlights or 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 |
| 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 |
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- 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).
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- Not compatible with Multi Media Cards (MMC).
- *2
- Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries.
- *3
- Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.
Nikon S8100
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By admin, on September 7th, 2010
Explorer of Light Shane Hurlbut, ASC, produced and photographed The Last Three Minutes (click to view) with the EOS 5D Mark II. Watch this three-part documentary series for an insightful look behind the scenes.
By admin, on September 4th, 2010
Available in silver or black, the MHS-TS20 and MHS-TS10 will be available in October for about $200 and $180 respectively. The Bloggie Touch cameras, and a specially designed protective skin jacket, will be sold at Sony Style® retail stores, www.sonystyle.com/bloggie and through the Sony Retailer Network nationwide.
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