Ladies and gentlemen – say hello to Nikon’s four latest COOLPIX Style Series compact digital cameras – the COOLPIX S70, COOLPIX S1000pj, COOLPIX S640, and COOLPIX S570. One has a new OLED touch screen display; one is the first camera ever to feature a built-in projector; one is fast and affordable; and one is cooler and easier to use than ever before.

According to Bill Giordano, GM of Nikon marketing – “These latest Nikon COOLPIX digital cameras reflect hallmarks of the COOLPIX line: performance, design and innovation,”

Without further ado – let’s check out the features and specs to the four new models:

COOLPIX S70:

• 12.1 megapixel resolution
• 5x Wide-angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens
• 3.5 inch high resolution Touch Panel OLED display with Clear Color Display and anti-glare coating
• Swipe your finger to scroll through images and pinch your fingers with two fingers to zoom in or out on images
• Touch Shutter and Autofocus capabilities – tap on your display to have the camera focus and shoot a picture
• Scene effect adjustment by using touch screen sliders
• 5 way VR image stabilization system including Nikon’s Hybrid Optical and Electronic VR Image Stabilization
• Motion Detection
• Up to ISO 6400
• Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and saves the sharpest image
• Captures HD video at 1280 x 720 resolution
• Subject tracking will track a moving object
• Scene Auto Selector
• Nikon Smart Portrait System including new Skin Softening feature, In-Camera Red Eye fix, Face Priority AF, Smile Timer, Blink Proof, and Blink Warning technologies, and D-Lighting
• Macro shooting as close as 1.2 inches
• Available in Red & Red, Black & Black, Champagne & Beige, Champagne & Light Brown
• Available in Sept for $399.95

COOLPIX S1000pj:

• 12.1 megapixels
• 5x Wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens
• First camera to feature an ultra-small, built-in projector – project up to 40 inches
• 5 way VR image stabilization system including Hybrid VR Image Stabilization technology, Motion Detection, ISO support up to 6400, and Best Shot Selector (shoots up to 10 shots and saves the sharpest)
• 2.7 inch High Resolution LCD
• Scene Auto Selector
• Smart Portrait System including Skin Softening, In-Camera Red Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF, Smile Timer, Blink Proof and Blink Warning technologies, and D-Lighting
• Quick Retouch
• 16 scene modes
• Record video at 640 x 480 at 30fps
• Macro shooting as close as 1.2 inches
• Available in black
• Available in Sept for $429.95

COOLPIX S640:

• 12.2 megapixel resolution
• Fast startup
• 5x wide-angle Zoom NIKKOR Glass Lens
• 4 way VR Image Stabilization System including Optical VR Image Stabilization, Motion Detection, Up to ISO6400, and Best Shot Selector
• 2.7 inch Clear Color Display
• Scene Auto Selector
• Subject Tracking
• Smart Portrait System including Skin Softening, In-Camera Red Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF, Smile Timer, Blink Proof and Blink Warning technologies, and D-Lighting
• Quick Retouch
• 16 scene modes
• Record movies at 640 x 480
• Macro shooting as close as 0.8 inches
• Available in Calm Black, Velour Red, Precious Pink, Pearl White
• Available in Sept for $249.95

COOLPIX S570:

• 12 megapixel resolution
• 5x Wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens
• 4 way VR Image Stabilization System including Electronic VR Image Stabilization, Motion Detection, Up to ISO3200, and Best Shot Selector
• 2.7 inch LCD display
• Scene Auto Selector
• less than 1 inch thick
• Smart Portrait System including Skin Softening, In-Camera Red Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF, Smile Timer, Blink Proof and Blink Warning technologies, and D-Lighting
• Quick Retouch
• 16 Scene Modes
• Record movies at 640 x 480 at 30/15 fps
• Macro shooting as close as 1.2 inches
• Available in Black, Blue, Red, Pink
• Available in Sept for $199.95

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OK.. so the new D300s is a bit expensive for the average consumer – that’s why Nikon also introduced last week the new affordable D3000 digital SLR camera. The camera features a new guide mode, a 10.2 megapixel resolution, and an extensive Retouch Menu for in-camera picture editing.

The full features and specs of the D3000 include:

• 11 point autofocus system
• EXPEED image processing
• Active D-Lighting system
• 3D color matrix metering II
• Guide Mode is an easy-to-use interface for newcomers to digital SLR photography providing step-by-step instructions
• Three inch 230K dot LCD display with easier-to-read font size
• 3D Subject Tracking
• In-camera retouch menu allows users to apply effects to images
• Capture images in NED (RAW) format
• Stop-Motion Movie Mode
• 10.2 megapixel CCD image sensor
• ISO range from ISO 100 to 1600
• Supports Eye-Fi memory card functions

The Nikon D3000 will be available later this month for a price of $599.95.

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Nikon introduced their latest digital SLR camera last week – the Nikon D300s. The camera features the friendly features of the D300 while improving and enhancing the speed, versatility, and agility of the camera. Features of the D300s include the following:

• 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor
• 51 point autofocus system
• 7 frame per second continuous shooting
• Record HD videos at 720p at 24 fps
• External stereo microphone input
• Dual card slots supporting CompactFlash, and SD cards separately
• One button Live View
• Quiet Shutter Release mode
• Active D-Lighting bracketing
• Three inch 920K dot LCD display
• Multiple focus modes including single point AF mode, and a dynamic area AF mode
• Face Detection System lets users zoom in on a human face in playback mode on the LCD monitor
• 1005 pixel 3D color matrix metering II
• Scene Recognition System (SRS)
• EXPEED image processing
• Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200
• Magnesium Alloy Body
• Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System using ultrasonic process to remove dust in front of the image sensor
• 4 preset image capture preferences ( Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome) and 9 user customizable settings controlling Sharpening, Contrast, Brightness, Saturation and Hue.
• In-Camera image editing

The Nikon D300s will be available in late August for an estimated price of $1799.95.

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Finally, Nikon introduces three new feature-packed, easy-to-use digital cameras as part of the L series – the L100, L20, and L19. Here’s the rundown of features and specs for these new models.

Nikon L100:

• 15x optical zoom-NIKKOR lens (28mm – 420mm)
• 10.0 megapixel resolution
• 3.0 inch high resolution LCD display with anti-reflection coating
• Sport Continuous Scene Mode
• 4 way Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization

• Optical VR image stabilization
• Motion Detection
• High ISO 3200
• Best Shot Selector

• In-camera red eye fix
• Enhanced Face-Priority AF
• Smile Mode
• Blink Warning

Nikon L20:

• 10 megapixels
• 3.6x optical zoom lens
• NIKKOR Glass Lens
• EXPEED Digital Image Processor
• Smart Portrait System including:

• In-camera red eye fix
• Face priority AF
• Smile Mode
• Blink Warning
• D-Lighting

Nikon L19:

• 8.0 megapixels
• 3.6x optical zoom lens
• NIKKOR Glass Lens
• EXPEED Digital Image Processor
• Smart Portrait System

• In-camera red eye fix
• Face priority AF
• Smile Mode
• Blink Warning
• D-Lighting

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In addition to the S230, Nikon also introduced three other S-series digital cameras today (or rather yesterday) – the S630, S620, and S220. Here’s a quick rundown on specs for the new models:

Nikon S630:

• Pocket sized camera
• Sure-Grip design
• 12 megapixels
• 7x optical zoom
• 2.7 inch LCD with anti-reflective coating
• Sport Continuous Mode for up to 11 fps
• Scene auto selector
• Smart Portrait System (Smile Mode, Blink Proof, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF)
• 4-Way VR Image Stabilization (Optical VR by CCD shift, Motion Detection, High ISO up to 6400**, Best Shot Selector)
• Available in five colors: Jet Black, Royal Purple, Midnight Blue, Ruby Red and Titanium Silver.

Nikon S620:

• 4x-wide Optical Zoom
• 12.2 megapixels
• Quick start-up time of 0.7 seconds
• Subject Tracking
• 2.7-inch LCD with anti-reflection coating and wide viewing angle
• Scene Auto Selector; Smart Portrait System (Smile Mode, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF, D-Lighting)
• 4-Way VR Image Stabilization (Optical VR by lens shift, Motion Detection, High ISO up to 6400 at FULL resolution, Best Shot Selector)
• Available in five colors: Noble Purple, Jet Black, Dusty Pink, Sky Blue and Rich Pearl.

Nikon S220:

• Slim body design (less than 0.7-inches) with 2.5-inch LCD
• 10 megapixels
• 3x Optical Zoom
• Scene Auto Selector
• Smart Portrait System (Smile Mode, Blink Proof, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF, D-Lighting)
• 4-Way VR Image Stabilization (Electronic VR, Motion Detection, High ISO up to 2000, Best Shot Selector)
• Available in six colors: Plum, Graphite Black, Cobalt Blue, Aqua Green, Magenta and Warm Silver.

All three models will be available this month. The S630 will retail for $279.95, the S620 for $269.95 and the S220 for $149.95.

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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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Get ready for a slew of new Nikon product announcements. We’ll start things off with the new P90 – the latest addition to Nikon’s flagship lineup of performance series COOLPIX cameras. The P90 features a 12.1 megapixel resolution, a whopping 24x optical zoom lens, a 3.0 inch vari-angle LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating, and 15 fps high speed capabilities (up to 45 frames). Here’s a rundown of features:

• 24x optical wide angle Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens – 26mm to 624 mm
• 12.1 megapixel resolution
• 3.0 inch Vari-Angle High Resolution LCD and Electronic Viewfinder with ability to tilt 90 degrees upwards or 45 degrees downwards
• 4 way Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization

• ISO 6400 support
• Motion Detection – automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts shutter speeds and ISO setting
• Optional VR – compensates for camera shake
• Best Shot Selector – takes up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and saves sharpest image

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

The Nikon P90 will be available in March for a price of $399.95.

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Say hello to Nikon’s latest flagship digital SLR – the D3X. With a whopping 24.5 megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, the D3X has the following key features:

• Nikon EXPEED image processing technologies
• 138MB Processed NEF (RAW) 12 or 14 bit image files
• Low noise ISO sensitivity from 100 to 1600. Added ISO settings of Lo-1 ISO 50, Hi-1 ISO 3200 and Hi-2 ISO 6400 extend versatility.
• Two Live View shooting modes
• Continuous shooting at up to 5 fps at full FX format resolution
• 51-point AF system with 4 Dynamic AF modes
• 1005 Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System
• 3 inch super sensitivity 920,000 dot VGA LCD Monitor
• 100% viewfinder coverage
• Nikon Picture Control
• magnesium-alloy construction
• Dual CF card slots
• Virtual Horizon Graphic indicator
• Up to 4,400 images per battery charge

The Nikon D3X will be available starting in December for an MSRP of $7999.95.

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So I’ve saved the best for last right? Yeah I think so because this is Nikon’s latest flagship COOLPIX digital camera – the new COOLPIX P6000. I really don’t quantify this as a compact digital camera per se – it’s more a medium sized digital camera with the features of a high end digital SLR camera. The P6000 gives you a healthy 13.5 megapixel resolution sensor, a built-in GPS receiver, support for Nikon’s myPicturetown connectivity, and Nikon’s EXPEED image processing system.

Full specs for the P6000 includes the following:

• GPS gives users the ability to geotag pictures
• Dedicated Ethernet port built into the camera.. yes into the camera
• Dedicated command and mode dials
• Offers D-SLR functions such as Programmed Auto [P], Shutter-priority Auto [S], Aperture-priority Auto [A] and Manual [M] modes
• New COOLPIX Picture Control System features intuitive controls that enable users to adjust their images to pre-set parameters such as Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome and apply tweaks to image sharpening, tone compensation, brightness, overall tone and saturation
• New NRW RAW format
• Pop-up flash
• Optical viewfinder
• Front panel made of solid Magnesium alloy
• Compatible with SDHC cards

The COOLPIX P6000 will be available in September for an MSRP of $499.95.

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Rounding out their new compact digital camera rollout is the new Nikon COOLPIX S560 which features 10 effective megapixels, a 5x Zoom-NIKKOR lens, Optical VR image stabilization technology, and 15 user-friendly scene modes. The S560 is geared for people looking for a compact, lightweight digital camera with user-friendly features and controls.

Specs include:

• Scene Auto Selector Mode selects from six common modes (Close-up, Portrait, Landscape, Backlight, Night Portrait, and Night Landscape)
• New Smile Mode, Food Mode, and Portrait mode
• Smile Indicator and Blink Warning feature
• Auto Sort Mode helps to automatically categorize images into folders for easy access
• Favorite Pictures Playback Mode takes selected pictures from Favorites Folder and creates a viewable slideshow
• 5x Zoom-NIKKOR lens
• Up to 3200 ISO
• Auto ISO Control
• Optical VR Image Stabilization
• Large controls and comfortable thumb rest
• 2.7 inch LCD display with anti-reflection coating
• Enhanced Face-Priority AF
• In-Camera Red Eye fix
• D-lighting
• Supports SDHC cards
• Rechargeable Li-Ion battery

The S560 will be available in September for $249.95 in the following colors: Graphite Black, Cool Blue and Cherry Blossom

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