Features

Some of its major features include a Nikon DX Format CCD image censor with 6.1 effective megapixel image sensor backed up by Nikon's Image Processing engine.

3D Color Matrix Metering II provides exposure control in tough low light situations by assessing and comparing each scene with a built-in database of over 30,000 possible real-world lighting scenarios. Auto White Balance is also included.

A new retouch menu offers image editing on the camera itself and without need for a computer including adjusting lighting, red-eye correction, cropping, reducing file size for sending via email, and a host of other image and filter effects.

Fast

The D40 takes only 0.18 seconds to power up, and can capture 100 continuous shots a 2.5 frames per second. Images are immediately stored, processed and displayed on its 2.5-inch LCD display. It also supports hi-speed data transfer via USB 2.

Flexible

The Nikon D40 like all Nikon digital SLR cameras can handle a variety of interchangeable lenses. The D40 comes with the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3/5-5.6G ED II (included lens depends on region).

The D40 makes a great choice for first time digital SLR users as it provides a balance between size, features, and ease of use. Retail price for this camera (which comes in black and silver) is $599 (kit) but we're still not sure when we can expect to see it at retail stores. Stay tuned.

Via Press Release

Nikon has roped in Zac Posen of House of Z, LLC to craft an exclusive limited edition Zac Posen Coolpix camera accessory for style-conscious digital camera users.

Carrying the look and feel of vintage camera cases, the Coolpix camera accessory is made of luxurious Italian leathers. The design is inspired by Zac Posen's current Fall 2006 clothing and handbag collection, and are complete with his signature Z rivets.

Exclusive to Nikon Coolpix users, this limited time accessory will be available starting October 13, 2006.

A Japan-based underwater imaging company, aptly named Sea&Sea, unveiled the new DX-D80, a housing for the Nikon D80 digital SLR camera that allows for unleashing your underwater fantasies.

The shutter lever features a leak sensor, and the compact housing of the new model makes it easy to hold the camera underwater. Made of aluminum alloy, the front case is corrosion-resistant. The rear case is made of polycarbonate, while the grip is aluminum die-cast.

The housing alone weighs in at 2.7 kilograms. Priced at JPY 220,000 (approx. US $1,850), the Sea&Sea DX-D80 underwater case is out in the wild. It looks pretty cool.

The new Nikon L5 is an entry level digicam which with its 7.2 resolution will surely get many takers. The Nikon L5 sports the trademark design of the L Series and is equipped with an advanced Lens shift Vibration Reduction (VR) mechanism and a 2.5 inch LCD.

The Nikon L5 is pretty compact and measures 3.8 x 2.4 x 1.8 in and thus can be fitted into any pocket. It has a 5x zoom lens with a range of 38-190mm Zoom-Nikkor lens (35mm equivalent) and thanks to the VR technology one is assured of blur free images even when employing a longer zoom. The L5 is pretty versatile when it comes to power sources and is compatible with AA-size batteries in alkaline, lithium, ZR6 oxyride, rechargeable or other forms.

For making photography fun yet simple, the L5 is also equipped with the One-touch portrait button on the camera’s top panel. Face-priority AF which automatically detects the face in a frame and the focus accordingly. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix which combats the horrid red eye effect and D-Lighting which enhances shots taken in bad lightening or with too much backlight. For further functionality Nikon has added 15 different Scene modes and 4 with Scene assist.

The Nikon L5’s movie mode can capture moves at the following rate: TV movie (640) at 30fps, Small size (320) at 30fps, Smaller size (160) at 30fps. It has an awful 8MB memory but it is compatible with SD memory cards. Other options include; BSS (Best Shot Selector), Macro mode, Blur Warning alerts etc. No word on pricing or availability and for more info visit Product Page

Tis the season of digital cameras and Nikon is hogging the limelight today! Meet the Nikon COOLPIX L6 a compact and lightweight digicam for the dare we say, casual photographer. With a decent resolution of 6 megapixel and an optical 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens with a focal range of 38-116mm (35mm equivalent), the L6 is quite versatile. Oh and this digicam has the ‘world’s longest battery life’! According to Nikon, the L6 can capture 1,000 images when using the supplied Energizer™ lithium AA-size batteries.

Measuring 3.6 x 2.4 x 1.0 in. the L6 has a 2.5 inch TFT LCD and a maximum sensitivity of ISO 800.The camera includes 15 Scene modes and includes some exclusive Nikon Features like; Face-priority AF which automatically detects the face in a frame and the focus accordingly. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix which combats the horrid red eye effect and D-Lighting which enhances shots taken in bad lightening or with too much backlight.

The Nikon COOLPIX L6 has an internal memory of 23MB which can be expanded via a memory card. It can capture movies with sound at the following rates: TV movie (640) at 30fps/15fps, Small size (320) at 30fps/15fps, Smaller size (160) at 15fps. Other options include; BSS (Best Shot Selector), Macro mode, Blur Warning alerts etc. No word on pricing or availability and for more info visit Product Page

Nikon have just unleashed a stunner, adding another model to its Coolpix lineup, the COOLPIX S10, a 6 Mega-Pixel camera with a staggering 10x optical zoom. The camera boasts of a stunning and stylish swivel design making it easy to take great-looking shots from more imaginative angles.

The COOLPIX S10 features a distinctive camera body, that incorporates a swivel design for the lens, users can set their creativity free, holding the camera overhead to capture action. The the large, bright 2.5-inch LCD with a 170-degree viewing angle lets users frame the shot with deadly accuracy. This 6 MegaPixel beast comes with a built-in 38-380mm (35mm equivalent) 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens, making it all the more easier to compose everything from close portraits to wide-open scenery with fine detail and vivid color. With the advantage of VR (Vibration Reduction) capability, the Nikon Coolpix S10 allows users to overcome camera shake to take sharper, more stable pictures in a range of shooting situations.

The S10 comes with three unique in-camera Nikon image innovations, Face Priority AF that automatically detects and achieves sharp focus on people’s faces wherever they are in the frame, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix that can automatically overcome the red-eye effect sometimes caused by flash, and Nikon’s D-Lighting that can rescue underexposed images or shots with too much back light. A direct access to these three functions is provided with a one touch portrait button. With PictBridge, you just have to connect the Nikon Coolpix S10 straight to a PictBridge-compatible printer and print directly without delay. It has a 16MB of internal memory and is compatible with widely available SD cards.

The Nikon Coolpix S10 camera is scheduled for release in September 2006 in Europe. The recommended retail price in the Netherlands is €449. Take a glance at the extended entry for complete list of Nikon Coolpix S10 features.
Via Nikon website

Its hotting up now in the Digital Camera segment with more and more press releases from various companies. Not to be left behind, Nikon has added yet another model to its popular Coolpix lineup in the form of the Nikon COOLPIX S9, a high-quality compact digital camera that packs resolution punch of 6.1 megapixels and a range of easy-to-use functions.

The Nikon CoolPix S9 boasts of a stunning wave-surface body and with the smooth and glossy high quality finish, it is extremely comfortable in the hand. The design itself sets the camera apart from the rest in its class, let alone the features. It features a 1/2.5-inch CCD that offers enhanced precision and 6.1-effective megapixel image resolution. The camera allows users to capture true-to-life color images and delivers sharp, fine detail. It also features a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens with a 38-114mm range (35mm equivalent) which gives users broad compositional freedom to shoot anything from expansive scenery to tight portraits.

The Nikon Coolpix S9 brings further photographic fun with the Stop-motion function that makes it easy to create professional-looking animated films. The all new Stop-motion movie function, helps users to create their very own stop-motion animated films. All one has to do is simply take a shot of the models he wants to animate, move the models, then shoot again. It includes 24MB of approx. internal memory. Other additional features include, menu available in a choice of 20 languages, noise reduction produces better results when shooting in low light, time zone function makes for easy image sorting after traveling, Battery Charger MH-62 supplied, Choice of White Balance, USB port offers easy connectivity to computers and printers supporting PictBridge.

For more info check out the Nikon Website

Nikon is sure churning out cameras like there is no tomorrow! The COOLPIX S7c, S7 and S8 are the latest digicams (we promise, there is more to come) and have some similar attributes like an ultra slim look, a 7.1 effective megapixel resolution and a 35-105mm (35mm equivalent). Nikon believes that these latest cameras from its stables are versatile enough to cover any photographic situation!

However there are some differences between the digicams. For starters while the COOLPIX S7c and S7 boast of a 3 inch LCD, the S8 has to make do with a 2.5 inch LCD. Then there is the Coolpix S7c which is a step ahead of its cousin as this one has built-in IEEE 802.11b/g LAN support. Thus via its wireless capabilities one can transfer images from a camera to a PC or vice versa quite easily. Looks like the S7c is the brightest of the lot as it also features Nikon’s all-new COOLPIX CONNECT service shoot images and then send them to friends all over in few seconds. Oh and the best part is that this service is free!

All three cameras have some great features which one generally associates with Nikon. All of them feature One-touch portrait button which lets one access three Nikon exclusive features. Face-priority AF which automatically detects the face in a frame and the focus accordingly. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix which combats the horrid red eye effect and D-Lighting which enhances shots taken in bad lightening or with too much backlight.

The Nikon COOLPIX S7c, S7 and S8 lets you be creative and make your own slideshows with audio via the Pictmotion function. Another innovative and new function is the Stop-motion movie function which creates pro animated movies. To make sure that the consumer gets utmost functionality form this new line up, the S8 comes with the COOL-STATION MV-14 and the COOLPIX S7c and S7 come with the COOL-STATION MV-15. These cradles recharge the batteries and via the onboard USB port can be hooked up to a TV. Nikon is really in a generous mood as the COOLPIX S8 comes bundled with the Dock Insert PV-10 and the COOLPIX S7c and S7 with Dock Insert PV-11. Via these one can directly print images in conjunction with ImageLink-compatible printers. No word on pricing or availability and for more info visit Nikon

After making us and also all other camera ebthusiasts wait rather excrusiatingly long, the Nikon D80 is finally official and will soon be heading the stores. The camera is all set to hit the maket in september. Incorporating Nikon's latest digital and photographic technologies, this new high-performance interchangeable-lens digital SLR camera features automated operation and advanced features designed to satisfy any photographer with the passion to create beautiful photographs and preserve special moments.

The Nikon D80 features a whopping 10.2 megapixel (uh huh) DX format CCD, Nikon F lens mount, 3D Color Matrix Metering II, 11 area autofocus, 0.18 second bootup, 80ms shot response, and an SD slot as well. One of the highs of the camera is the high-resolution image processing engine. Also for the first time ever we have a high-end Digital SLR with an SD slot. With features like D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Image overlay ,Monochrome settings (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype) and Filter Effects, all attributing for an optimizing overall exposure balance and ensuring a crystal clear image.

The Nikon D80 comes with an incorporation of a powerful built-in flash employs Nikon's highly robust i-TTL flash control for greater precision in flash exposure evaluation that achieves better automatic flash balance. Nikon is releasing a AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED lens for the D80, with a 4.3x zoom and Vibration Reduction II OIS. The D80 is due September, and will be priced at $999 body alone, or $1299 for the body with that 18-135mm lens.

Engadget Via Nikkon

Nikon's much-awaited accessory for its range of digital cameras, the WT-3 Wireless Transmitter, just got approval from FCC. The WT-3 allows you to connect the camera to wireless and Ethernet networks. This allows you to remotely control the camera from a computer; you can also transfer photos from it to an FTP server or printer.

The following modes are supported by the WT-3 wireless transmitter:

Apparently a new Nikon DSLR is to be announced in 8 days. This is the Nikon D70S's replacement which gives more power at 10.2 megapixel D-SLR. This will probably be a stripped D200 of course this is pure speculation. Engadget has the leaked pic of Nikon D80. I wouldn't be at all surprised if the lower costing D80 takes better images than the D200. Nikon not only that it has to compete with Canon and now Sony, as they have a 10+megapixel camera/lens combo coming out pretty soon. Let's wait and see.

Nikon announced the availability of tailormade photography product kits for digital SLR users. Ideal to go along with your Nikon D50 or D70s purchase, these kits contain all the equipment needed for shooting images.

The Travel Kit includes a 55-200mm lens, lens pen and a Dorling Kindersley book. A Manfrotto table tripod has been thrown in to take steady shots, and the EN-EL3e battery ensures you don't run out of juice when out on your adventure. A nice £50 value training voucher is included in this kit.

The Family Kit comes with a CD-ROM guide to the DSLR, light reflector, an ML-L3 remote and Dorling Kindersley book.

Excluding the camera, the Travel Kit is priced at £299.99, while the Family Kit can be yours for £199.99. For details, access Nikon.

The Nikon S6 like all its new products include the Nikon's Exclusive Feature System which includes In-Camera Red-Eye Fix for red eye correction, Face-Priority AF; D-Lighting which adds light and details, Blur Warning and Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically identifies and saves the sharpest shot from ten sequential shots.

The S6 has a 6MP image sensor with a 3xOptical Zoom-Nikkor ED Glass Lens producing great high quality images upto s large as 16 x 20 inches . The S6 also sports a huge Bright 3.0 inch LCD which is capable of rotation upto 170 degress.The S6 like the S5 also has Nikons Unique Rotary Multi-Selector Button which gives instant and easy access Face Priority AF and In-Camera Red Eye Fix options. In the S6 users have an option to access upto 16 Scene Modes including Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum etc.

The Nikon CoolPix S6 also has a TV Mode Function that records videos at 30fps with sound and small videos at 30fps/15fps.The S6 also has a built in flash and Nikons Pict Motion software to enhance the digital expereicne.The battery lets you take upto 200 pictures on a single charge and there is a built in Wi-fi for wireless transfers and printing. The S6 will hit the markets around March 2006 and will be priced around $449.95.

Like all the new Nikon additions the COOLPIX S5 also features the exclusive Nikon's Exclusive Feature System which includes In-Camera Red-Eye Fix for red eye correction, Face-Priority AF, D-Lighting which adds light and details, Blur Warning and Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically identifies and saves the sharpest shot from ten sequential shots. The S5 is suppose to be a user friendly camera and features a very convenient standalone One-Touch Portrait Button which gives instant and easy access Face Priority AF and In-Camera Red Eye Fix options.

Nikon S5 also features the new Pictmotion software which creates slide shows with music making it highly watch able on the LCD. Rechargeable EN-EL8 Battery takes upto 210 pictures on a single charge.17Scene Modes are also included for convenient and easy photography including an Underwater Mode. A TV Quality Movie Mode function is also incorporated by Nikon for recording videos at 30fps with sound. The Nikon S5 is priced at around $349.95 and will hit the stores around March 2006. website

The Nikon P4 sports a vivid and clear 2.5 inch LCD ideal for easy composing and viewing of shots. The 8.1MP camera promises to deliver stunning and brilliant images and has the renowned 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens which prints images upto 20 x 30 inches
Nikons Vibration Reduction (VR) system is also integrated in the P4 which produces steady and stable images at high shutter speeds. While the VR Normal compensates for minor movements the VR Active compensates for heavy movemenst. Nikon has kept in mind the serious photographer and thus incorporated a 10-Step Aperture Priority Mode which allows full control over the ever so important Depth of Field.

The Nikon CoolPix P4 Shooting Mode contains modes like Auto, Programmed Auto, Aperture Priority Auto Mode, 9 Advanced Scene Modes, 7 Scene Modes and the BSS which saves the best shot automatically from upto 10 sequential shots. The CoolPix P4 includes Rechargeable EN-EL5 Battery which can take upto 200 pictures on a single charge and is also USB and PictBridge Compatible. The Wi-Fi feature helps to transfer images to a computer is built into the camera and requires no additional accessories. The Nikon Coolpix P4 is priced at $449.95 and will be seen in stores around March 2006.

Manufacturers Website:Nikon

The Nikon CoolPix P3 has a 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens which not only produces sharp and detailed images but also can print images upto as large as 20 x 30 inches. The celebrated vibration Reduction (VR) system is also seen in the P3 .The VR system which was first seen in SLRS allows the users to capture stable images at fast shutter speeds without compromising on the sharpness. The VR has 2 modes Normal and Active which both work in conjunction with the camera settings. There is an electronic adaptation of Vibration Reduction also present which produces sharp movies in low light.

The Nikon CoolPix P3 has a big and bright 2.5 inch 150,000-dot TFT LCD display which leads to easy composition and viewing of the shots. The P3 has up to 10 Aperture Priority Mode which lets the users take full control n 1/3EV steps. Users have the freedom to set any type of aperture according to their photography needs and produce wide varied images. There is also a new 11 wide area AF for varied and diverse compositions. Because of this feature the user can concentrate on the composition and forget about details like sharpness etc as the P3 takes care of it. The P3 also features Nikons Exclusive Feature System which includes: In-Camera Red-Eye Fix for red eye correction, Face-Priority AF, D-Lighting which adds light and details, Blur Warning and Best Shot Selector (BSS) which saves the best shot automatically from upto 10 sequential shots.

The Nikon P3 also records movies with ease and has the useful feature called TV Quality Movie Mode function. With this feature a user can record movies at up to 30 fps with sound limited only by the available memory. Another great thing about the P3 is that it has a built in WiFi which is used for wireless transfers and printing.Shootiing Modes include the standard Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait [Face AF], Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Night landscape, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks show, Close up etc , 7 Scene Modes Party/Indoor, etc. The Nikon P3 is priced at $449.95 and will be available in March 2006.

Manufacturers Website: Nikon

If you thought all the action last week was at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show, think again. Engadget caught hold of this rumor of a new Nikon doing the rounds.

Called the Nikon D3H, this Nikon boasts a 10 megapixel CCD. Some of the other rumored features include:

• Sensor: New generation LBCAST sensor with 10 megapixel
• Format: DX
• New algorithm of management and treatment of the noise (revolutionary)
• Speed: 8,5 or 10 frames per second
• Buffer of 50 JPEG or 40 RAW (NEF)
• LCD monitor: 3" with 320,000 pixels
• Sensitivity: ISO 100 t o 1600 with extension to 3200 and more than 6400
• Shutter Speed 30 seconds to 1/8000
• Memory - Compact flash and SD
• Data Transfer: USB 2.0 (high speed) and Wt-3 Wireless

Probable pricing is in the US $3,800 range, and it if the rumors turn out to be true, you can expect it in the second half of 2006.

(Via engadget.com)

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Nikon has announced the introduction of the new Digital Eclipse DXM1200C digital photomicrographic camera for advanced imaging purposes. The DXM1200C features a new Peltier cooling mechanism that significantly reduces heat induced noise, improved image resolutions, and also includes new software to improve camera control, digital viewing and capture of images in standard and ultra low light applications.

The DXM1200C is capable of capturing images in resolutions up to 12.6 million pixels. www.nikonusa.com

We mentioned the new Nikon D200 back in August and now, Nikon has formally announced the new D200 Digital SLR camera. This is an update to the D100 which was Nikon's first consumer D-SLR camera. The new D200 features a 10.2 megapixel Nikon DX format CCD image sensor which can capture images as large as 3872 x 2592 pixels in size.

Other features of the Nikon D200 include:

The Nikon CoolPix P2 has a MSRP of $399.95

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