Nikon CoolPix P1 Digital Camera
Nikon Corporation has just announced the Nikon COOLPIX P1, it's main feature is the built-in Wi-Fi LAN support (IEEE802.11b/g) that does away with the need for inconvenient wires and cables.The Nikon P1 allow consumers to immediately transmit images wirelessly directly to a computer or to any PictBridge-enabled printer equipped with the optional Nikon Wireless Printer Adapter (PD-10), for wireless printing.
Main Features Include:
At the heart of the Nikon CoolPix P1 is a innovative and exclusive suite of in-camera technology that makes it easy to capture great pictures before they leave the camera. To ensure sharp images, the Face-Priority AF function makes certain that faces remain in focus when shooting portraits by automatically sensing the presence of a human face within the frame and setting accurate focus accordingly. The In-Camera Red-Eye Fix(TM) technology automatically detects and corrects red eyes in an image while the D-Lighting function automatically compensates for insufficient flash or excessive backlighting. To ensure a crisp, clear image before leaving the scene, Blur Warning will alert the user that a shot has been compromised.
The Nikon Coolpix P1 and PictureProject software work together seamlessly to make wireless photo transfer as easy as 1-2-3. For easy set-up and control, the Coolpix P1 comes with a complimentary copy of Nikon PictureProject 1.6 and the new easy-to-use Wireless Camera Setup Utility, which uses a simple seven-step Wizard that will configure the camera for wireless operation. The latest version of PictureProject offers convenient options allowing users, for example, to import wireless images automatically into a slideshow as well as tools to edit, organize, design and share images. The software is designed to extend the enjoyment of taking pictures: transferring images from camera to computer, organizing images so they are easy to find, editing them to add an extra sparkle, designing ways to show off the pictures and sharing them with friends and family.
True to the line of Nikon cameras, the Nikon Coolpix P1 offers a high- quality 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor Glass lens with a focal range equivalent to that of a 36-126mm lens in 35mm format. For greater control and creativity, the P1 features Aperture-Priority Auto mode with 10-step manual control in 1/3EV increments and 11 of the camera's 16 Scene Modes are Advanced Scene modes for even greater creative control of the end result.
The newly designed Nikon P1 is compact and lightweight, measuring just 3.6 x 2.4 x 1.5 inches and weighing six ounces** and offers an incredible, bright 2.5-inch LCD for easy viewing in all conditions.
The Nikon Coolpix P1 can record high-quality movies at a rate of up to 30 fps with a choice of seven movie modes with sound recording in six of those modes. A Time-Lapse function enables the user to capture events occurring over an extended period of time.
Bill Giordano, of Nikon Says:
"The new Nikon Coolpix P1 literally pulls the plug on digital imaging while highlighting Nikon's commitment to providing consumers with the latest in digital imaging technology. These models give consumers the freedom, with the push of a button, to immediately share and print their images like never before."
So Whats In The Box?
Nikon Coolpix P1 Digital Camera, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8, Battery Charger MH-62, USB Cable, Audio Video Cable, Strap and PictureProject CD-ROM.
Nikon COOLPIX P1 Specifications:
| Type | Compact digital camera |
|---|---|
| Effective pixels | 8.0 million (P1) |
| CCD | P1: 1/1.8-inch type (8.31 million total pixels) |
| Image modes | P1: 8M (3264), 5M (2592), 3M (2048), 2M (1600), 1M (1280), PC (1024), TV (640), 3:2 (3264) |
| Lens | 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor; 7.5-26.3mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 36-126mm); f/2.7-5.2; 7 elements in 6 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x |
| Focus range | 50cm (19.6 in.) to infinity (8), in Macro Mode |
| LCD monitor | 2.5-inch type, 110,000-dot TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment |
| Storage Media | Internal memory (P1: approx. 32MB), SD memory card |
| Shooting Modes | Auto, Programmed Auto, Aperture-priority Auto Mode, Scene (Panorama assist, Beach/Snow, Museum, Copy, Sports), Advanced Scene (Portrait [Face AF], Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night portrait, Landscape, Night landscape, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks show, Back light, Close up), Voice Recording, BSS (Best Shot Selector), Blur Warning, Date Imprint, Self-timer (3, 10 sec.) |
| Movie | With sound: TV movie (640*) at 30fps, TV movie (640) at 15fps, Small size (320) at 15fps, Smaller size (160) at 15fps; Sepia movie (320) at 5fps, B/W movie at 15fps; Without sound: Time-lapse movie at 30fps, Electronic VR (Vibration Reduction) available |
| Capture modes | P1: 1) Single, 2) Continuous H (approx. 2.3fps), 3) Continuous L (approx. 2.0fps), 4) Ultra HS (up to 100 pictures at up to 30fps), 5) Multi-shot 16 (16fps 1/16 in size), 6) 5 shot buffer (approx. 1fps), 7) Intvl timer shooting |
| Number
of frames (w/ Internal memory) |
P1: Fine: approx. 7, Normal: approx. 14, Basic: approx. 27 |
| Built-in flash | Range: 0.5-3.8m/ 1' 8" - 12' 6" (W), 0.5-2.0m/ 1' 8" - 6' 7" (T); Flash modes: Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Flash Cancel, Anytime Flash, Slow sync and Rear Curtain Sync. |
| Interface | Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, Audio Video output |
| Wireless capability | IEEE802.11b/g, wireless range up to 30m (depending on environment) |
| Supported languages | German/ English/ Spanish/ French/ Italian/ Dutch/ Swedish/ Japanese/ Simplified Chinese/ Traditional Chinese/ Korean/ Russian selectable in menu display |
| Power requirements | One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied), AC Adapter EH-62C (optional) |
| Battery life (approx.) | P1: Approx. 180 shots with EN-EL8 Rechargeable Battery |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 91 x 60 x 39mm (3.6 x 2.4 x 1.5 in.) |
| Weight | Approx. 170g (6 oz.) (without battery and SD memory card) |
| Supplied Accessories** | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8, Battery Charger MH-62, USB Cable, Audio Video Cable, Strap, PictureProject CD-ROM |
| Optional Accessories | AC Adapter EH-62C, Wireless Printer Adapter PD-10 |
Stumble It! | Posted by Paul on September 1, 2005 3:38 PM
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