Nikon Coolpix L18

The Nikon Coolpix L18 is an eight megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens, and 3.0" LCD display. The Coolpix L18 draws power from two AA batteries (with alkalines in the product bundle), and stores images on SD memory cards or 21MB of built-in memory.

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.

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 8.00 Megapixels
Lens: 3.00x zoom
(35-105mm eq.)
Viewfinder: LCD
LCD Size: 3.0 inch
ISO: 64-1600
Shutter: -
Max Aperture: 2.8
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: 2 x AA
Dimensions: 3.7x2.4x1.2in
(95x61x30mm)
Weight: 4.4 oz
(125 g)
MSRP: $140
Availability: 03/2008

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Nikon Coolpix P60

The Nikon Coolpix P60 has an 8.1 megapixel imager, 5x optically stabilized zoom lens, 2.5" LCD display, AA batteries for power, and SD slot plus a not-very-generous 12MB of built-in memory.

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.

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 8.10 Megapixels
Lens: 5.00x zoom
(36-180mm eq.)
Viewfinder: EVF / LCD
LCD Size: 2.5 inch
ISO: 80-2000
Shutter: -
Max Aperture: 3.6
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: 2 x AA
Dimensions: 3.8x2.5x1.4in
(96x64x36mm)
Weight: 5.6 oz
(160 g)
MSRP: $230
Availability: 03/2008

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Nikon Coolpix P80

The Nikon Coolpix P80's standout feature has to be its zoom lens. Dominating the P80's SLR-like body, this Nikkor-branded 18x optical zoom offers both true optical image stabilization, and 35mm equivalent focal lengths ranging from a very useful 27mm wide angle through to an equally impressive 486mm. Given that many consumers are likely to want to take photos in relatively enclosed spaces where they can't just back up a bit to fit everything (or everyone) in, wide angle performance is something that's perhaps overlooked too often in the search for greater telephoto strength. It's great to see a lens that offers plenty of reach at both ends of the zoom ran

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 10.10 Megapixels
Lens: 18.00x zoom
(27-486mm eq.)
Viewfinder: EVF / LCD
LCD Size: 2.7 inch
ISO: 64-6400
Shutter: 8-1/2000
Max Aperture: 2.8
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 4.3x3.1x3.1in
(110x79x78mm)
Weight: 13.9 oz
(395 g)
MSRP: $400
Availability: 04/2008

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Nikon Coolpix P5100

The Nikon Coolpix P5100 couples a sensor resolution of 12 megapixels to a Nikkor-branded 3.5x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization. The Nikon 5100 offers up a 2.5 inches LCD display with a higher-than-average 230,000 pixel resolution, as well as an optical viewfinder -- an increasingly rare option these days, and one that's useful in difficult lighting conditions or when you need to economize on battery life.

For the enthusiast, the Nikon P5100 offers full program, shutter, aperture, and manual exposure modes as well as 15 scene modes appreciated by less experienced photographers. Hi-ISO and movie modes are also provided. Adding to the Nikon P5100's versatility is its compatibility with add-on lens converters, such as Nikon's telephoto and wide-angle lens converters.

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 12.10 Megapixels
Lens: 3.51x zoom
(35-123mm eq.)
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD
LCD Size: 2.5 inch
ISO: 64-3200
Shutter: 8-1/2000
Max Aperture: 2.7
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 3.9x2.5x1.6in
(98x65x41mm)
Weight: 8.1 oz
(230 g)
MSRP: $400
Availability: 09/2007

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Nikon Coolpix P6000

The Nikon Coolpix P6000 has a sensor with 13.5 megapixel resolution, coupled to a Nikkor ED-branded 4x wide angle zoom lens that offers a useful 28mm wide-angle. The lens also includes Optical VR image stabilization, helping reduce camera shake when shooting in low light or towards the 112mm telephoto position. The Nikon P6000 includes both an optical viewfinder, and a fairly large 2.7-inch LCD display with 230,000 dot resolution. Optical viewfinders are an increasingly rare option these days, and one that's useful in difficult lighting conditions or when you need to economize on battery life - so it's great to see Nikon include this on the P6000.

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 13.50 Megapixels
Lens: 4.00x zoom
(28-112mm eq.)
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD
LCD Size: 2.7 inch
ISO: 64-3200
Shutter: -
Max Aperture: 2.7
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 4.2x2.6x1.7in
(107x66x42mm)
Weight: 8.5 oz
(240 g)
MSRP: $500
Availability: 09/2008

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Nikon Coolpix S52

The Nikon Coolpix S52 is a stylish, pocket-friendly digital camera that's very closely related to another digicam alongside which it was announced, the Nikon Coolpix S52c. Where the Nikon S52c offers wireless connectivity though, the Nikon S52 drops this feature in the interest of saving a little cost. The two cameras are largely similar otherwise, however.

The Nikon S52 has an effective sensor resolution of 9.0 megapixels, and in front of the sensor sits a prism-folded 3x optical zoom lens. With Nikkor branding prominent, the lens doesn't need to extend from the camera body on power up thanks to that prism. Instead its entire workings are located safely inside the camera body - hopefully offering improved reliability and a slight power savings since there's no need to extend or retract the lens when the Nikon S52 is powered on or off. 35mm-equivalent focal lengths range from a rather tight 38mm wide angle through to a 114mm telephoto. Focusing is possible down to just 4.6 cm. (1.6 in.) in macro mode. Usefully, the Nikon S52's lens also offers true optical image stabilization, to help fight the effects of camera shake.

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 9.00 Megapixels
Lens: 3.00x zoom
(38-114mm eq.)
Viewfinder: LCD
LCD Size: 3.0 inch
ISO: 100-3200
Shutter: -
Max Aperture: 3.3
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 3.7x2.3x0.8in
(93x59x21mm)
Weight: 4.4 oz
(125 g)
MSRP: $250
Availability: 05/2008

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Nikon Coolpix S52c

The Nikon Coolpix S52c is a stylish, pocket-friendly digital camera that's very closely related to another digicam alongside which it was announced, the Nikon Coolpix S52. Where the Nikon S52 aims to keep cost to a minimum, the Nikon S52c adds one feature that's still fairly uncommon - wireless connectivity. The Nikon S52c can use this Wi-Fi connection to send images to Nikon's "My Picturetown" photo sharing website without the need to physically connect the camera to a computer or remove the flash-card for offloading. The two cameras are largely similar otherwise, however.

The Nikon S52c has an effective sensor resolution of 9.0 megapixels, and in front of the sensor sits a prism-folded 3x optical zoom lens. With Nikkor branding prominent, the lens doesn't need to extend from the camera body on power up thanks to that prism. Instead its entire workings are located safely inside the camera body - hopefully offering improved reliability and a slight power savings since there's no need to extend or retract the lens when the Nikon S52c is powered on or off. 35mm-equivalent focal lengths range from a rather tight 38mm wide angle through to a 114mm telephoto. Focusing is possible down to just 4.6 cm. (1.6 in.) in macro mode. Usefully, the Nikon S52c's lens also offers true optical image stabilization, to help fight the effects of camera shake.

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 9.00 Megapixels
Lens: 3.00x zoom
(38-114mm eq.)
Viewfinder: LCD
LCD Size: 3.0 inch
ISO: 100-3200
Shutter: -
Max Aperture: 3.3
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 3.8x2.3x0.8in
(98x59x21mm)
Weight: 4.4 oz
(125 g)
MSRP: $280
Availability: 05/2008

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Nikon Coolpix S60

The Nikon Coolpix S60 features a sleek, compact body housing a sizeable 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD. Thanks to the touchscreen, the Nikon S6 has only two physical buttons on the camera body - power and shutter release respectively. With 10 megapixels of resolution, a Nikkor-branded 5x optical zoom lens, ISO sensitivity up to 2000 (3200 max at five megapixel resolution), and CCD shift image stabilization, Nikon's Coolpix S60 should prove capable of handling quite a range of photographic situations.

The Coolpix S60's touchscreen user interface allows for some pretty intuitive features. Users can simply touch a subject on the Nikon S60's screen to lock focus and exposure when shooting, and the touch of a fingertip can scroll or zoom when in playback mode. There is also a Draw Function, enabling addition of memos or diagrams on images, as well as a Paint Function that includes a set of frames and stamps that can be added to photos. When using these functions, the camera retains an original of the image as a back-up. A stylus is included with the Coolpix S60 for use with the Paint and Draw functions. Users can also customize the S60's touchscreen menus, choosing from three different styles that suit their preferences - all designed for navigation with a fingertip.

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 10.00 Megapixels
Lens: 5.00x zoom
(33-165mm eq.)
Viewfinder: LCD
LCD Size: 3.5 inch
ISO: 64-3200
Shutter: -
Max Aperture: 3.8
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 3.8x2.4x0.9in
(98x60x22mm)
Weight: 5.1 oz
(145 g)
MSRP: $350
Availability: 09/2008

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Nikon Coolpix S210

The Nikon Coolpix S210 has an 8 megapixel imager, 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5" LCD display. While the lens is not optically stabilized, the S210 does offer less effective "Electronic VR Image Stabilization". The S210 derives its power from a custom Li-ion battery, and images are stored on SD cards plus 52MB of built-in memory.

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 8.00 Megapixels
Lens: 3.00x zoom
(38-114mm eq.)
Viewfinder: LCD
LCD Size: 2.5 inch
ISO: 64-2000
Shutter: -
Max Aperture: 3.1
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 3.5x2.2x0.7in
(90x56x18mm)
Weight: 3.5 oz
(100 g)
MSRP: $180
Availability: 03/2008

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Nikon Coolpix S550

The Nikon Coolpix S550 has a 10 megapixel imager, 5x optical zoom lens and a 2.5" LCD display. While not optically stabilized like the S600, the S550 offers less effective "Electronic VR Image Stabilization". The S550 derives its power from a custom Li-ion battery, and images are stored on SD cards plus 50MB of built-in memory.

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 10.00 Megapixels
Lens: 5.00x zoom
(36-180mm eq.)
Viewfinder: LCD
LCD Size: 2.5 inch
ISO: 64-2000
Shutter: -
Max Aperture: 3.5
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 3.5x2.1x0.9in
(90x54x22mm)
Weight: 4.2 oz
(120 g)
MSRP: $230
Availability: 03/2008

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Nikon Coolpix S560

The compact Nikon Coolpix S560 digital camera offers 10 megapixel resolution, ISO sensitivities as high as 3200, and a Nikkor-branded 5x optical zoom lens yielding a 31.8 - 174mm equivalent focal range. In Auto ISO mode, the Nikon S560 will select an ISO sensitivity as appropriate between ISO64 and 800. The slim Coolpix S560 has a 2.7-inch LCD with anti-reflective coating, and updated icons for easier menu navigation.

Sensor shift-type Vibration Reduction is also featured, to reduce camera shake in low-light conditions. AScene Auto Selector function allows the Nikon S560 to automatically select the correct scene mode to use, be it Close-up, Portrait, Landscape, Backlight, Night Portrait or Night Landscape modes. There is also a Smile Mode, intended to detect when a Portrait shot subject smiles and immediately release the shutter automatically. The Coolpix S560's Blink Warning in Portrait Mode is another useful feature, detecting when a subject blinks, then allowing the photographer to see a magnified version of the photo to confirm the blink, and retake the photo if desired.

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 10.00 Megapixels
Lens: 5.00x zoom
(31-174mm eq.)
Viewfinder: LCD
LCD Size: 2.7 inch
ISO: 64-3200
Shutter: -
Max Aperture: 3.5
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 3.7x2.1x0.9in
(93x55x24mm)
Weight: 4.6 oz
(130 g)
MSRP: $250
Availability: 09/2008

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Nikon Coolpix S600

The Nikon Coolpix line of digital cameras continues to grow sleeker and more stylish, and the S600 is one of the smaller models currently available. The Nikon Coolpix S600 has a 10 megapixel imager, 4x optically stabilized, wide-angle zoom lens and a 2.7-inch LCD display. The Nikon S600 derives its power from a custom lithium-ion battery, and images are stored on SD cards plus 45MB of built-in memory.

Measuring 3.5 x 2.1 x 0.9 inches (89 x 53 x 23 millimeters), the Coolpix S600 is pocket friendly and practically free of protrusions when the lens is stowed. This very pocket-friendly digital camera offers a 10-megapixel CCD for high resolution images, and a good quality 4x wide-angle zoom lens covering the equivalent of a 28-112mm zoom on a 35mm camera. A selection of preset Scene modes rounds out the standard Auto exposure mode, and the user has control over important features such as White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Color, ISO, and Metering.

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 10.00 Megapixels
Lens: 4.00x zoom
(28-112mm eq.)
Viewfinder: LCD
LCD Size: 2.7 inch
ISO: 100-3200
Shutter: 1-1/1500
Max Aperture: 2.7
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 3.5x2.1x0.9in
(89x53x23mm)
Weight: 5.3 oz
(149 g)
MSRP: $300
Availability: 03/2008

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Nikon Coolpix S610

Nikon's Coolpix S610 offers a compact, slim body featuring a 10 megapixel CCD image sensor coupled to a wide-angle 4x zoom Nikkor-branded lens that offers a 28 - 112mm equivalent focal range. There's also lens-based optical image stabilization, and a 3.0-inch LCD screen with 230,000 dot resolution and anti-reflective coating. The Nikon S610 offers ISO sensitivities up to 3200 max, and includes Face-Priority AF capable of identifying up to twelve faces within the frame, which are then taken into account when determining exposure and focusing variables.

The Nikon S610's in-camera Red-Eye Fix function automatically corrects red-eye in-camera, and an Active Child Mode tracks movement of subjects and optimising focusing appropriately. There is also a D-Lighting feature on the S610, compensating for insufficient or excessive lighting in shooting situations. No less than sixteen scene modes are available to help photographers customise their images without needing to undersand the subtleties of shutter speeds, apertures and the like.

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 10.00 Megapixels
Lens: 4.00x zoom
(28-112mm eq.)
Viewfinder: LCD
LCD Size: 3.0 inch
ISO: 100-3200
Shutter: -
Max Aperture: 2.7
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 3.7x2.2x0.9in
(94x57x23mm)
Weight: 4.4 oz
(125 g)
MSRP: $280
Availability: 09/2008

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Nikon Coolpix S610c

Closely related to the Nikon Coolpix S610 alongside which it was announced, the Nikon Coolpix S610c differs mostly in its inclusion of WiFi connectivity. The Coolpix S610c is compatible with wifi service from Wayport, as featured in over 9,700 McDonalds restaurants, as well as several hundred other locations including hotel chains. Wayport access is included free through August 31st, 2011; after that a subscription must be purchased to continue using the feature. Compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup, the Nikon S610c can also be used on home wireless LANs.

The Nikon S610c offers a compact, slim body featuring a 10 megapixel CCD image sensor coupled to a wide-angle 4x zoom Nikkor-branded lens that offers a 28 - 112mm equivalent focal range. There's also lens-based optical image stabilization, and a 3.0-inch LCD screen with 230,000 dot resolution and anti-reflective coating. The Nikon S610c offers ISO sensitivities up to 3200 max, and includes Face-Priority AF capable of identifying up to twelve faces within the frame, which are then taken into account when determining exposure and focusing variables.

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 10.00 Megapixels
Lens: 4.00x zoom
(28-112mm eq.)
Viewfinder: Optical
LCD Size: 3.0 inch
ISO: 100-3200
Shutter: -
Max Aperture: 2.7
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 3.8x2.2x0.9in
(97x57x23mm)
Weight: 4.6 oz
(130 g)
MSRP: $330
Availability: 09/2008

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Nikon Coolpix S710

The Nikon Coolpix S710 features a sensor resolution of 14.5 megapixels, and a 3.6x zoom Nikkor lens with 28mm-equivalent wide angle. The Nikon S710's image sensor yields ISO sensitivities of up to 12,800 at reduced resolutions of three megapixels or below, although at the full 14.5 megapixel resolution this is limited to ISO 3,200 max. Uncomonly for a relatively compact camera, Nikon has included not just a Program shooting mode, but also Aperture- and Shutter-priority as well as a fully Manual mode. The Nikon S710's stainless steel body houses a 3.0-inch LCD with anti-reflective coating and 170-degree viewing angle.

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 14.50 Megapixels
Lens: 3.60x zoom
(28-101mm eq.)
Viewfinder: LCD
LCD Size: 3.0 inch
ISO: 100-12800
Shutter: -
Max Aperture: 2.8
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 3.7x2.3x0.9in
(93x58x24mm)
Weight: 5.5 oz
(155 g)
MSRP: $380
Availability: 09/2008

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Nikon D3

Pro photographers just got a new option for full-frame digital photography: the Nikon D3 digital SLR camera. Not only will it make their old Nikon glass fully usable again, but it's now the fastest digital SLR on the market -- with some limitations.

The big news is that Canon finally has a rival in the full-35mm space. It's been a long time coming. As they did with the D2x, Nikon struck a very fine balance with the D3. It's not 16 or 21.1 megapixels like the Canon 1Ds line, it's 12.1. And it's not a full 10 frames per second, like the 1D Mark III, it's 9; but you can get to 11 frames per second if you don't need full resolution and track focusing. It's an interesting and effective strategy. While they've surrounded Canon's models at the low end, they're still wisely splitting the difference at the pro end, and the resulting cameras are more versatile than the competition.

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 12.10 Megapixels
Kit Lens: n/a
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD
LCD Size: 3.0 inch
ISO: 100-25600
Shutter: 30-1/8000
Max Aperture: n/a
Mem Type: CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 6.3x6.2x3.4in
(160x157x88mm)
Weight: 49.9 oz
(1,414 g)
MSRP: $5,000
Availability: 11/2007

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Nikon D40

Nikon has always been known as a leader at the high end of the photo industry, but the words "inexpensive" and "Nikon DSLR" have never been close companions. That has all officially changed with the announcement of the new Nikon D40 DSLR. Announced at a price of just $599, bundled with an 18-55mm "kit" lens, it's coming out of the box a full $300 cheaper than the Nikon D50, which was announced little more than a year and a half ago. The camera and lens will only be offered as a kit, the body and lens will not be sold separately in the US market.

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 6.10 Megapixels
Kit Lens: 3.00x zoom
18-55mm
(27-83mm eq.)
Viewfinder: Optical
LCD Size: 2.5 inch
ISO: 200-3200
Shutter: 30-1/4000
Max Aperture: 3.5
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 5.0x3.7x2.5in
(126x94x64mm)
Weight: 16.8 oz
(475 g)
MSRP: $600
Availability: 12/2006

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