Nikon COOLPIX S600, COOLPIX S550, COOLPIX L16, COOLPIX L18, COOLPIX S520 BROCHURE
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Digital Camera Lineup
Spring 2008
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Extending a heritage spanning over 90 years of crafting the finest
cameras and lenses, Nikon evolves tradition with the COOLPIX family
of premium ultra-compact digital cameras. The COOLPIX lineup has
such formidable Nikon personality, integrity and versatility that
Keep your cool
the lineup comes in distinctive Performance, Style and Life models.
All of these impressive digital compacts are as sleek in design and
intelligence as they are in operation. Take your pick and seize every
moment of inspiration. We make it easy to keep your cool.
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A COOLPIX to whet every passion
No matter what combination of advanced performance, stylish elegance,
or easy-going excellence you desire, there is a fi nely crafted COOLPIX model waiting
to take your passion for photography to new heights.
• World’s smallest body*
• World’s fastest start-up time*
• 10.0 megapixels
• 4x wide-angle (28mm) zoom
• 2.7-inch high resolution LCD
• VR optical image stabilization
• ISO 3200 capability
* Among competing models equipped with 28mm (35mm format equivalent) zoom lens
and optical vibration reduction as of January 1, 2008 (according to research conducted
by NIKON CORPORATION).
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8.1 megapixels
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5x zoom
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Electronic viewfi nder
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2.5-inch LCD
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VR optical image stabilization
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ISO 2000 capability
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AA-size battery compatible
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Exposure modes (P/M)
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• 8.0 megapixels
• 3x zoom
• 2.5-inch LCD
• VR optical image stabilization
• ISO 2000 capability
• World’s smallest body*
• 10.0 megapixels
• 5x zoom
• 2.5-inch high resolution LCD
• VR electronic image stabilization
• ISO 2000 capability
* Among competing 10 effective megapixel class compact digital cameras equipped with
retractable 5x zoom as of January 1, 2008 (according to research conducted by NIKON CORPORATION).
• 8.0 megapixels
• 3x zoom
• 2.5-inch high resolution LCD
• VR electronic image stabilization
• ISO 2000 capability
• 8.0 megapixels
• 3x zoom
• 3.0-inch high resolution LCD
• Anti-shake AE
• AA-size battery compatible
• Easy auto mode
• ISO 1600 capability
• 7.1 megapixels
• 3x zoom
• 2.8-inch high resolution LCD
• Anti-shake AE
• AA-size battery compatible
• Easy auto mode
• ISO 1600 capability
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COOLPIX in-camera technologies give you
the edge when it comes to taking beautiful
pictures more easily and with greater
enjoyment. Included are innovative functions
that increase shooting opportunities in a
broader range of situations, help to optimize
images, and add a new dimension of fun to
sharing those results.
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VR image stabilization
Nikon COOLPIX cameras offer an array of VR technologies that produce
blur-free images when shooting in unsteady conditions or at slower shutter
speeds. Selected models are equipped with one of two types of Optical VR,
Lens Shift VR which delivers sharp and steady images effective for shooting
and faster framing with the LCD, or Image Sensor Shift VR, which moves
the image sensor to accurately compensate for camera shake. Other models
offer Electronic VR which applies movement data to image processing to
turn blurred images into beautifully clear results.
VR in low light VR with slow shutter speeds
Without VR With VR
Without VR With VR
Better pictures in lower light
Selected COOLPIX models offer ISO capability beyond
the range of conventional digital compacts. An
exciting advantage that greatly increases photographic
possibilities, high ISO capability delivers excellent
exposure in challenging conditions, broadens the scope
of possible subjects and allows scenes to be captured
beautifully without compromising natural light.
Shooting in low light
Higher light sensitivity makes for better shooting in low light,
providing pleasing pictures without the need for fl ash or extended
exposure.
With normal sensitivity With high sensitivity
Face-priority AF
Available only with Nikon COOLPIX cameras, the clever Face-priority AF
function helps ensure satisfyingly crisp portraits no matter where the subject
is in the shot. By automatically detecting people's faces in the frame, the
photographer is free to press
the shutter for sharp portraits
with focus exactly where it's
wanted.
Note: Face recognition capability
may be limited in some shooting
conditions.
Shooting fast-moving subjects
High ISO capability enables the selection of faster shutter speeds,
making it easy to capture swift-moving subjects with significantly
better clarity.
With normal sensitivity With high sensitivity
D-Lighting
Only Nikon delivers the advantage of D-Lighting, a unique technology with
the ability to rescue underexposed images or shots taken with excessive
backlight. Accessible in Playback mode, this innovative feature automatically
creates a copy of the image, adding light and detail added where necessary,
while leaving correctly-exposed areas untouched. As a result, images are
signifi cantly improved in a manner that is much more natural looking.
In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
COOLPIX cameras offer refi ned red-eye reduction capability that
surpasses other digital compacts. First, a series of pre-flashes
stimulate the subject’s pupils, causing them to constrict. The
camera then analyzes the captured image for the remaining
presence of red eyes, automatically correcting them in-camera
before saving the image to memory.
Without D-Lighting With D-Lighting
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Nikon’s comprehensive EXPEED digital image processing concept incorporates know-how and
technologies accumulated throughout our long history of advances in photographic and digital
imaging development. The custom tuned processing systems for all COOLPIX cameras apply
optimized technologies based on the EXPEED concept to render natural-looking images of the
highest quality, provide quick response and all-round high performance.
Nikon equips each COOLPIX camera with a Zoom-NIKKOR lens. Each lens is built on a proud heritage
of precision camera optics production that delivers superb color and razor-sharp results. And each
demonstrates the same fi rm commitment to innovative design, craftsmanship, strict quality control,
and reassuring reliability that makes the NIKKOR name synonymous with fi ne photography.
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