Building on the successful COOLPIX S60 digital camera, Nikon introduces the new COOLPIX S230 with touch-screen LCD display. Features include a 3.0 inch high resolution touch-screen LCD display, an intuitive user interface, and a built-in stylus. Here’s a rundown of the major new specs and features:

• 10.0 megapixel resolution
• 3x optical zoom-NIKKOR glass lens
• New draw function allows users to write or draw on pictures directly from touch-screen display
• EXPEED digital image processor
• Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes a scene and chooses from six common scene modes – Close-up, Portrait, Landscape, Backlight, Night Portrait, and Night Landscape.
• Smart Portrait System

• In-camera red eye fix
• Enhanced face priority AF
• Smile Mode
• Blink Proof

• Electronic VR – compensates for camera shake
• Motion detection- automatically sets a higher ISO and faster shutter speed if camera detects movement
• ISO 2000 support
• Best Shot Selector – takes a max of 10 shots and saves the sharpest image

The Nikon S230 will be available this month for a price of $199.95. You’ll be able to choose from five colors – Plum, Jet Black, Night Blue, Gloss Red and Warm Silver.

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