Nikon Coolpix P2 Digital Camera
Recently Nikon announced the Nikon Coolpix P2 Digital Camera, it excels in terms of sheer image quality. With its versatile Wi-Fi capability, excellent imaging performance and an array of advanced features it is an excellent digital camera. The 5.1 Effective Megapixels is endowed to generate image quality for stunning prints up to 16 x 20 inches. It features High Quality 3.5x Optical Zoom and 4x Digital Zoom. Wireless Image Transfer moves images from the camera to a wireless-equipped computer (set up in a LAN) at the press of a button where as the conventional alternate of connection via USB cable with compatible devices is also possible. Incredible, Bright 2.5 inch LCD makes composing pictures easier and the 10-step Aperture Priority Mode lets you select one of 10 depth-of-field settings (in 1/3 EV increments) with Live Histogram. The camera has various integrated Image Enhancement features like: In-Camera Red-Eye Fix (TM) to remove red-eye in the camera; Face Priority AF to automatically focus on faces for great portraits; and D-Lighting for in camera repair of dark images. Taking photographic enjoyment beyond still shooting, the Nikon Coolpix P2 can also record high-quality movies at a smooth rate of up to 30fps The adjustable GUI with Help Button lets you choose between the traditional menu item view or the all new icon view with a choice of 12 languages interface.
The Nikon CoolPix P2 has a MSRP of $399.95
Nikon Coolpix P2 Specifications:
| Type of Camera: | Digital camera P2 |
| Effective Pixels: | 5.1 million |
| Image Size: | 5M (2594), 3M (2048), 2M (1600),1M (1280), PC (1024), TV (640), 3:2 (2592) |
| 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 Modes: | Auto (9-area automatic focus selection), Manual (99-area manual focus selection) and Center-focus area selection available |
| Autofocus: | Contrast-detect TTL AF with AF-assist illuminator |
| Focus Range: | 19.6 in. (50cm) to infinity, 1.6 in. (4cm) to infinity in Macro Mode |
| LCD Monitor: | 2.5-inch type, 110,000-dot TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment |
| Media: | SD memory card (optional), 16MB of Internal memory equipped |
| Shooting Modes -- Still: | Auto, Aperture Priority Mode, Advanced Scene Mode (Portrait [Face AF], Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night portrait, Landscape, Night landscape, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks show, Back light, Close up), Scene (Panorama assist, Beach/Snow, Museum, Copy, Sports, Voice recording), BSS (Best Shot Selector), Blur Warning, Date imprint, Self-timer (3, 10 sec.) |
| Shooting Modes -- 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 |
| Shutter: | 8-1/2,000 sec |
| Aperture: | Wide: Ten-step (f/2.7 - f/7.6); Telephoto: Four-step (f/5.2 - f/7.3) |
| Capture Modes: | 1) Single; 2) Continuous H (approx. 2.3fps); 3) Continuous L (approx. 2.0 frames); 4) Ultra HS (up to 100 pictures at up to 30fps); 5) Multi-shot 16 (16 frames 1/16 in size) |
| Number of Frames: | 1 6MB of Internal Memory; 5M: Fine: approx. 5; Normal: approx. 10, Basic: approx. 20 |
| Built-in Speedlight: Range: | 1' 8" - 8'6"/0.5-2.6m (W); 1' 8" - 4'3"/0.5-1.3m (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: | USB, Audio Video output (NTSC/PAL) |
| Wireless: | IEEE802.11b/g, wireless range up to 100ft (30m) (depending on environment) |
| Power Requirements: | One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied), AC Adapter EH-62C (optional) |
| Battery Life: | Approx. 200 shots with EN-EL8 Rechargeable Battery (based on CIPA standard*) * Industry standard for measuring life of camera batteries. Measured at 25 degrees C (77 degrees F); zoom adjusted with each shot, built-in flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to Normal (5M). |
| Dimension (W x H x D): | Approx. 3.6 x 2.4 x 1.5 in. (91 x 60 x 39mm) |
| Weight: | Approx. 6 oz. (170g) (without battery and 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: | Wireless Printer Adapter PD-10; AC Adapter EH-62C; Case/Battery Kit |
Stumble It! | Posted by Paul on September 5, 2005 4:33 AM
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