Nikon COOLPIX S600, COOLPIX S550, COOLPIX L16, COOLPIX L18, COOLPIX S520 BROCHURE

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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Traditional camera styling, reliable performance.

Black

8.1 megapixel clarity with 5x zoom

An impressively high megapixel count delivers
pictures with true-to-life color and pleasing details.
What’s more, it means images can be enlarged
greatly and still look absolutely stunning. The
quality optics of a 36-180mm 5x Zoom-NIKKOR lens
(35mm format equivalent) maximize compositional
freedom and image quality.

Practical shooting modes

Programmed Auto [P] and Manual [M] exposure
modes that give greater personal
control over camera operation
are accessible via the Mode
dial, as well as a selection of 15
scene-optimized modes and four
different movie modes.

VR image stabilization

Nikon’s image sensor shift VR image stabilization
compensates for camera shake to produce clearer,
sharper results in lower light or unsteady conditions.
VR’s stabilizing effects also help you shoot more
smoothly and easily.

ISO 2000 capability

Light sensitivity range up to ISO 2000 with manual
control or auto control (up to ISO 800) creates new
opportunities to take sharper, more natural looking
photos in lower light conditions, or to capture fast­moving subjects with outstanding clarity.

AA-size batteries for
shoot-anywhere convenience

Compatibility with AA-size batteries, which are
widely available around the world, means carefree
shooting virtually anywhere without worrying
about recharging or running out of power.

Other features

Electronic viewfi nder for sharp, steady shooting

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Incredible, bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor

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Face-priority AF – fi nds and focuses on people’s

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faces for consistently crisp results

In-Camera Red-Eye Fix – in-camera compensation

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for more natural fl ash portraits

D-Lighting – adds detail and optimizes exposure

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to rescue underexposed images

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The smallest*. The fastest start-up*. Outright alluring.

Urban Black

Titanium Silver

The world’s smallest body

From the solid feel and comfortable grip of the
world's smallest* compact stainless steel body to
its large, easy-access control buttons and 2.7-inch
high-resolution LCD monitor, the COOLPIX S600 is
a joy to carry and to take pictures with.

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The world’s fastest start-up time
in its class

Optimized for the world's fastest start-up time*,
the COOLPIX S600 frees you to capture special
moments as you experience them. The COOLPIX
S600 has a start-up time within 0.7 seconds and
realizes fast AF.

* 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).

VR image stabilization

Nikon’s optical lens shift VR image stabilization
compensates for camera shake to produce
clearer, sharper results in
lower light or unsteady
conditions. Active full time,
VR's stabilizing effects also
aid in smooth, easy framing
and shooting.

ISO 3200 capability

Light sensitivity range up to ISO 3200 with manual
control or auto control (up to ISO 800) creates new
opportunities to take sharper, more natural-looking
photos in lower light conditions, or to capture
fast-moving subjects with outstanding clarity.

Other features

10.0 effective megapixel clarity

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Active Child – automatically tracks and focuses

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on the subject when the OK button is pressed

Pastel mode – creates a soft, impressionistic

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image when enabled before shooting

Incredible, bright 2.7-inch approx. 230k-dot,

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wide viewing angle TFT LCD monitor with
anti-refl ection coating

Face-priority AF – fi nds and focuses on people’s

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faces for consistently crisp results

In-Camera Red-Eye Fix – in-camera

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compensation for more natural fl ash portraits

D-Lighting – adds detail and optimizes

•

exposure to rescue underexposed images

Smart, fast, and blessed with long reach.

Titanium Silver

Urban Black

Blue

The world’s smallest body

Packing stylish elegance, high performance
and advanced functions into the smallest body
among competing compact digital cameras*, the
COOLPIX S550 fits comfortably in the hand and
offers simplifi ed operation.

* 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).

5x Zoom-NIKKOR lens

Exceptional image quality with greater creative
freedom distinguishes the 5x Zoom-NIKKOR
lens (35mm format equivalent) for the COOLPIX S550.
Employing four aspherical elements and
delivering telescopic reach of up to 180mm, its
quality NIKKOR optics also allow macro shooting
from as close as 10 cm from your subject.

VR image stabilization

Compensating for the effects of camera shake
to realize sharper results, electronic VR image
stabilization frees you to enjoy capturing special
moments without worrying about slight hand
movements, particularly in lower light conditions.

Smile mode and Blink warning

Smile mode and blink warning both help in
faithfully recording precious smiles in the brief
instants they appear. Smile mode automatically
releases the shutter when the selected subject
smiles, helping to ensure smiles on the faces of
loved ones. The Smile indicator, activated via
Portrait mode, displays a gauge that changes
when a smile is detected. Blink warning alerts
you when it suspects
that a subject has
blinked, and allows
you to immediately
retake the shot.

10.0 megapixels of pure imaging power

That’s plenty of sharp resolution to capture the
fi nest details, crop creatively and produce beautiful
enlargements. Optimizing performance and color
reproduction is an advanced new image-processing
engine.

Other features

Incredible, bright high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD

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monitor with anti-refl ection coating

High sensitivity up to ISO 2000

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Face-priority AF – fi nds and focuses on people’s

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faces for consistently crisp results

In-Camera Red-Eye Fix– in-camera

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compensation for more natural fl ash portraits

D-Lighting – adds detail and optimizes

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exposure to rescue under exposed images.

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Light Bronze

Urban Black

Purple

The functional beauty of unique versatility and optical VR.

8.0 effective megapixel clarity

An impressively high megapixel count enables the
COOLPIX S520 to capture images with captivating
color and outstanding detail. Such capability also
means images can be considerably enlarged, yet
still look absolutely stunning.

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VR image stabilization

Nikon's optical lens shift VR image stabilization
compensates for camera shake to produce
clearer, sharper results in lower light or unsteady
conditions. Active full time, VR's stabilizing effect
also helps you to frame and shoot with ease.

ISO 2000 capability

Light sensitivity range up to ISO 2000 with manual
control or auto control (up to ISO 1600) creates new
opportunities to take sharper, more natural-looking
photos in lower light conditions, or to capture fast­moving subjects with outstanding clarity.

Food mode

This new scene mode helps capture shots of food
more beautifully in restaurants or other dimly lit
locations where the flash
cannot be used. It allows
you to get up close to your
subject, and also makes it
easy to adjust white balance
if the need arises.

Favorite scenes

It’s as simple as selecting your three favorite scene
modes and registering them to appear in the main
Mode menu for easier access. And, you can easily
change your selection whenever your mood or
preferences change.

Other features

Large 2.5-inch approx. 153k-dot, LCD monitor

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with anti-refl ection coating

Favorite pictures feature – organizes and saves

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images to albums in-camera

Face-priority AF – fi nds and focuses on people’s

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faces for consistently crisp results
Face Zoom-in – zooms right in on the subject’s
face during playback for images shot with
Face-priority AF

In-Camera Red-Eye Fix – in-camera

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compensation for more natural fl ash portraits

D-Lighting – adds detail and optimizes

•

exposure to rescue underexposed images

Functional beauty in an alluringly slim body.

Bright Silver

Urban Black

Blue

Pink

Red

Elegant aluminum fi nish body,
18mm slim

Packing sophisticated style, advanced functions
and high performance into its ultra-slim design,
the COOLPIX S210 fi ts comfortably in the hand and
simplifi es operation.

VR image stabilization

Compensating for the effects of camera shake
to realize sharper results, electronic VR image
stabilization frees you to enjoy capturing special
moments without worrying about slight hand
movements, particularly in lower light conditions.

ISO 2000 capability

Light sensitivity range up to ISO 2000 allows the
use of faster shutter speeds to avoid blurred results
when shooting moving subjects or in locations with
insuffi cient lighting. ISO sensitivity is automatically
optimized in High-Sensitivity mode.

Other features

8.0 effective megapixel clarity

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Large 2.5-inch approx. 230k-dot, wide-viewing angle

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LCD monitor with anti-refl ection coating

Face-priority AF – fi nds and focuses on people’s

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faces for consistently crisp results

In-Camera Red-Eye Fix – in-camera compensation

•

for more natural fl ash portraits

D-Lighting – adds detail and optimizes exposure

•

to rescue underexposed images

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For carefree shooting and consistently great pictures.

Silver

Matte Black

8.0 effective megapixel clarity

An impressively high megapixel count delivers
pictures with true-to-life color and pleasing details.
What's more, it means images can be signifi cantly
enlarged, and still look absolutely stunning.

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New Anti-shake AE

Anti-shake AE helps you take great pictures
free of complicated operation by automatically
increasing shutter speed and raising the ISO setting
to compensate for camera shake and subject
movement.

Expansive 3.0-inch LCD monitor

A huge, bright LCD monitor makes it a cinch to
compose shots and play them back anywhere,
ensuring clear viewing, even in direct sunlight.

AA-size batteries for carefree
shooting anywhere

Compatibility with AA-size
batteries, which are widely
available around the world,
means carefree shooting
virtually anywhere without
worrying about recharging or
running out of power.

Easy auto mode

Easy auto mode makes photography even easier
by taking control of settings, so you simply turn on
the camera and shoot freely.

Other features

High sensitivity up to ISO 1600

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Face-priority AF — fi nds and focuses on people’s

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faces for consistently crisp results
Face Zoom-in — zooms right in on the subject’s
face during playback for images shot with
Face-priority AF

In-Camera Red-Eye Fix — in-camera

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compensation for more natural fl ash portraits

D-Lighting — adds detail and optimizes exposure

•

to rescue underexposed images

Great pictures, great value, great fun.

Silver

Matte Black

3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens

3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens with a focal range of
35-105mm (35mm format equivalent) for the
COOLPIX L16 makes it easy to preserve special
moments with friends and family, anytime.
Precision NIKKOR optics provide consistently sharp
results, whether zooming in for tight close-ups or
out to take in the entire scene.

7.1 effective megapixel clarity

Impressively high megapixel count enables the
COOLPIX L16 to capture images with captivating
color and outstanding detail. Such capability also
means images can be considerably enlarged, yet
still look absolutely stunning.

New Anti-shake AE

Anti-shake AE helps you take great pictures
without complicated operation by automatically
increasing shutter speed and raising the ISO setting
to compensate for camera shake and subject
movement.

Easy auto mode

Easy auto mode makes photography even easier
by taking control of camera settings, so you simply
turn on the camera and shoot freely.

ISO capability extends shooting
in low light

Accurately measuring available light, the
COOLPIX L16 automatically selects the best
sensitivity setting. And with an impressive
sensitivity range of up to ISO 1600, it's easy to take
great-looking pictures in low light conditions.

AA-size battery compatible for
power replenishment anywhere

Compatibility with widely-available AA size
batteries means users can go on shooting virtually
anywhere without worrying about recharging or
running out of power.

Other features

Large 2.8-inch approx. 230k-dot, LCD monitor

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Face-priority AF — fi nds and focuses on people’s

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faces for consistently crisp results
Face Zoom-in — zooms right in on the subject’s
face during playback for images shot with
Face-priority AF

In-Camera Red-Eye Fix — in-camera

•

compensation for more natural fl ash portraits

D-Lighting — adds detail and optimizes

•

exposure to rescue underexposed images

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Discover the simplicity of Scene modes

Portrait Landscape

Auto (comparative example)Portrait

Night Portrait Party/Indoor

Night Portrait Auto

(comparative example) Party/Indoor Auto (comparative example)

Sunset Dusk/Dawn

All models All models

Landscape Auto

Throws the background
out of focus to place sharp
emphasis on the subject.
Portrait subjects benefi t
from smooth, natural­looking skin tones.

All models All models

Achieves a natural
balance between
the main subject and
background lighting in
portraits taken at night.

All models All models

(comparative example)

Provides far-reaching
depth of fi eld. Camera
focuses at infi nity.

Captures bright, natural­looking portraits indoors
while maintaining
background details.

Sports

Sports Auto (comparative example)

Beach/Snow

Beach/Snow Auto (comparative example)

Night Landscape

All models

Selects a signifi cantly
faster shutter speed,
so users can freeze the
action in a single shot
and record motion as a
series of pictures.

All models

Keeps backgrounds and
human subjects vivid
despite the uncommonly
bright conditions.

All models

Makes the most of beautiful hues
seen in sunsets and sunrises.

Preserves the colors seen in the
weak natural light before sunrise or
after sunset.

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce
stunning night landscapes.

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Close Up

All models All models

Museum

Fireworks Show

Close Up Auto (comparative example)

Copy

Copy Auto

(comparative example)

Active Child

The camera automatically tracks and focuses on your
selected subject when the OK button is pressed.

Museum Auto (comparative example)

Lets users compose and
photograph small objects
at close range.

All models All models

Blends sharpness with
higher than normal
contrast to capture text
or drawings with greater
clarity in black and white.

Back Light

Because bright backgrounds can cause nearby
subjects to underexpose, Back light mode
adds fl ash automatically to the foreground to
”fi ll in” the shadows.

Many museums don't allow
the use of fl ash, so Museum
mode reduces the effects
of camera movement
to enable sharper shots
without fl ash.

Panorama Assist

Composite image

Normal

Auto (comparative example)

Slow shutter speeds
capture the light trails
of dramatic bursting
fi reworks with satisfying
color and clarity.

Food

Helps capture close-ups of food more beautifully
in restaurants or at other tables without using
fl ash.

Original images

Panorama Maker software available with Nikon's
complementary Software Suite makes it easy to join a series
of pictures to produce a single seamless panorama.

Note: Images shown above are for representation purposes only.

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Explanation of functions

Effective Megapixels

The number of pixels that actually make up the image captured by a
digital camera. Images recorded with more effective megapixels will
theref ore contain a larger amount of image informati on, resul ting in
higher-level sharpness. See Total Mega pixels.

Tot al Me gapixels

Not all pixels recor d a part of the image. Some are purposely mas ked off
to receive no light, p roducing a referenc e value from w hich to calib rate
light received by the effec tive pixels. The numb er of masked-off p ixels
plus the number of ef fecti ve pixels equals the total number of pixels. See
Effective Meg apixels .

NIKKOR Lenses

Highly respected by leading professional photographers, NIKKOR lenses
are renowned for th eir outstanding au tofocus p erform ance, true-to- life
color, high contrast and exceptional sharp ness.

Vibration Reduction (VR)

(Refer to page 7.)

Optical Zoom

COOLPIX camera s offer amp le zooming c apabilit y. They make it ea sy to
zoom in for tight portraits, fo r example, or zoom right out to capture
expan sive landscapes .

35mm (35mm format
equivalent)

123mm (35mm format
equivalent)

Digital Zoom 492mm (35mm
format equivalent)

Active Zoom

Unlike digi tal zooms which enlarge image data , active zo om crops the
image from the maximum image size, thus minimizing image d eteriora tion
and deli vering high-resolution data.

Optimize image

In-camera ima ge optimiz ation set tings of fer a choice of four color fi lters
for shooting with monochrome fi lter effects.

1:1 size format

1:1 size format allows photos to be shot u sing 1:1 (square) p erspective.

Black border/White border

Adds a black or white b order aro und the edg e of photos a t replay, and
saves the result s as new image fi les.

Mode dial

The custom designed Mode dial provides quick and easy access to greater
personal control over camera operation.

High ISO

High ISO allows more scenes to be captured
beautifully without compromising natural
light, and enable s faster s hutter s peeds
for cap turing sw ift-mo ving subjects wi th
maximum clarity.

Automatic ISO sensitivity

The camera automatically adjusts light sensitivity to ensure optimal
exposure for sharp result s and carefree shooting, even in lower light .

Fixed ISO sensitivity

Manual control over light sensitivity s etting s can be effective w hen you
want to shoot in lower lighting con ditions or capture fa st-moving subjec ts
with maximum clari ty.

Anti-refl ection coating (LCD)

Anti-refl ection coating on the LC D monitor improves vis ibility and makes
menus a g reater ple asure to wor k with, even outdoor s in the sun.

Wide-viewing angle (LCD)

LCD monitors with wi der viewin g angles enhance shooting vers atility,
while also making it e asy for all to gather round and view im ages or
slideshows.

Histogram display

Histo gram display makes it qui ck and easy to confi rm proper exposure as
you shoot.

Rotary multi selector

The Rotary multi selector simplifies operation, speeds the selection of
functions, and allows fast circular image scrolling at up to 10 shots per
second.

Internal Memory

Intern al memor y gives you the freedo m to shoot ima ges at any time,
even when you're not c arrying any memor y media. It also makes it easy to
transfer images betwee n memory media as you p lease.

Direct Printing (PictBridge)

PictBridge dire ct print c apabilit y lets you conveniently connec t your
camera direct to a co mpatible printer — doing away with the need for a
computer.

Movie with Sound

The ability to reco rd movies with sound helps capture so much mo re of the
momen t, letting you recor d voices alo ng with face s, or background noise
to accompany scenery.

Time-lapse Movie

Time-lapse Movie mode creates silent movies from still images that you’ve
shot at the interval of your choosing using the Time-lapse feature. Ideal
for capturing action taking place over lo nger durations, it can be used , for
example, to produce movies of fl owers blooming , or clouds rushing across
the sky.

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Effective Megapixels

Total Megapixels

NIKKOR Lenses

Vibration Reduction (VR)

Optical Zoom

Active Zoom

Optimize image

1:1 size format

Black border/White border

Mode dial

High ISO

8.1

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Automatic ISO sensitivity

Fixed ISO sensitivity

Anti-reflection coating (LCD)

Wide-viewing angle (LCD)

Histogram display

Rotary multi selector

Internal Memory

Direct Printing (PictBridge)

Movie with Sound

Time-lapse Movie

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TV/Small Size Movie

TV mov ie mode rec ords VGA- size image s (640 x 4 80 pixels) t hat fit
perf ectly on a T V screen. Small Size movie produces QVG A-size mov ies (320
x 240 pixels).

Best Shot Selector (BSS)

Best Shot Selec tor auto maticall y selects the shot w ith the sharpest fo cus
from a series of consecutive i mages.

Anti-shake AE

Anti- shake AE helps compensate for c amera shake and subjec t movement,
so you can focus on ta king great pictures instead of on shutter speed or
ISO settings.

High-Sensitivity mode

Making the most of high light sensitivity on selected cameras, High­Sensi tivity mode choos es the optimal ISO setting for the shootin g of fast­moving subject s or for clearer result s in lower light.

Macro mode

Macro mo de lets you fi ll the frame wi th small obj ects, adjusting the lens
for much c loser focus and stopping down the aper ture for max imum
depth of fi eld.

Scene modes

Scene m odes make it e asy to achi eve pleasi ng result s in a wide rang e of
common situation s. Select the icon b est matc hing the sce ne and let th e
camera choose the optimal se ttings automatic ally.
Refer to page 16 to 17.

Easy auto mode

Easy au to mode make s photography even easier by taki ng control of
settings, so yo u simply tur n on the camera and shoo t.

Blink warning

Blink warning notifi es you when a subject b links during expos ure, and
allows yo u to immedia tely reta ke the shot.

Face Zoom-in

Zoom rig ht in on the sub ject's face during p layback , and use the Multi­selec tor but ton to move freely to the faces of other subjects in the sam e
photo.

Smile mode

Smile mo de automatically rel eases the shutter when the se lected s ubject
smiles, helping to ensure smiles on the fa ces of loved ones. Th e Smile
indicator, activa ted via Por trait mod e, displays a gauge tha t changes when
a smile is d etecte d.

Face-priority AF (Refer to page 7.)

In-Camera Red-Eye Fix (Refer to page 7.)

D-Lighting (Refer to page 7.)

Continuous Shooting

Swift c ontinuou s shooting capability lets yo u take a serie s of pictures in
quick su ccessio n, making i t easy to capture action as it happens.

Color Options

Color Options let you produc e more creative result s in a manner s imilar to
using a fi lter, letting you chang e the mood of your images with a choice of
Standard color, Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia and Cyanotype.

Pastel mode

Enable d before sh ooting, Pa stel mod e creates a s oft, impressio nistic
image si milar to a watercolor pain ting.

Favorite scenes

Regis ter your three favorite s cene modes to appea r in the main Mo de
menu for easier acc ess, and easily change your sel ection s as you plea se.

Favorite pictures

Lets you organize images and save them to albums that you create within
the camera.

Date Imprint

The Date Imprint function au tomatically adds date informa tion to images
taken, m aking it easy to organize picture s later on.

Small Picture

The Small Picture f unctio n automati cally redu ces the size of data for
selec ted images, makin g them bet ter suite d for emailin g.

White Balance

White Ba lance auto matically ensures a ccurate, o ptimal color tempera ture
acros s a range of ligh ting condi tions, kee ping colors true to the way you
see them.

USB Interface

USB connectivi ty gives you plug-a nd-play convenience when connectin g
your cam era to a compu ter or comp atible printer — enabling image da ta
to be tran sferred w ith spee d and ease.

Voice Recording

The handy Voice Recording func tion can b e used to record hours of sound
when used with suffi cient memory media.

Best Shot Selector (BSS)

Anti-shake AE

High-Sensitivity mode

Macro mode

Scene modes

Easy auto mode

Blink warning

Face Zoom-in

Smile mode

Face-priority AF

In-Camera Red-Eye Fix

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Small Picture

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Specifi cations

Effective pixels:

Lens:

Focus range (from lens):

Monitor:

Storage media:

ISO sensitivity:

Power sources:

8.1 million

5x Zoom-NIKKOR; 6.4-32.0mm (35mm [135] format picture
angle: 36-180mm); f/3.6-4.5; 9 elements in 7 groups; Digital
zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 720mm)

40cm (1 ft. 4 in.) to infi nity (∞), Macro close-up mode: 10cm (4 in.)
to infi nity (∞)

2.5-in., approx. 153k-dot, TFT LCD, Electronic Viewfi nder, 0.2-in.,
approx. 201k-dot, equivalent

Internal memory (approx. 12 MB), SD memory cards

ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000,
Auto (auto gain ISO 80-800)

Two AA alkaline (supplied), lithium or oxyride batteries, two EN­MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (optional), AC Adapter EH-65A
(optional)

10.0 million

4x Zoom- NIKKOR; 5.0-20.0mm (35mm [135] format picture
angle: 28-112mm); f/2.7-5.8; 7 elements in 6 groups; Digital
zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 44 8mm)

50cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.) to infi nity (∞), Macro close-up mode: 3cm (1.2
in.) to infi nity (∞)

2.7-in., approx. 230k-dot, wide viewing angle TF T LCD with
anti-refl ection coating

Internal memory (approx. 45 MB), SD memory cards

ISO 100, 200, 400, 80 0, 1600, 3200,
Auto (auto gain ISO 100- 800), High-Sensitivity mode (ISO
100 -200 0)

Rechargeable Li- ion Battery EN- EL10 (supplied), AC Adapter EH­62D (optional)

10.0 million

5x Zoom- NIKKOR; 6.3-31.5mm (35mm [135] format picture
angle: 36-180mm); f/3.5-5.6; 8 elements in 6 groups; Digital
zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 720mm)

35cm (1 ft. 2 in.) to infi nity (∞), Macro close-up mode: 10cm (4
in.) to infi nity (∞) at wide-angle

2.5-in., approx. 230 k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with
anti-refl ection coating

Internal memory (approx. 50 MB), SD memory cards

ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000,
Auto (auto gain ISO 64-800), High-Sensitivity mode (ISO 64-1600)

Rechargeable Li- ion Battery EN- EL11 (supplied), AC Adapter EH­62E (optional)

Battery life*:

Dimensions (WxHxD):

Weight:

Approx. 190 shots with alkaline batteries

Approx. 95.5 x 63.5 x 36 mm (3.8 x 2.5 x 1.4 in.) excluding
projections

Approx. 160 g (5.6 oz.) without battery and SD memory card

* Based on CIPA industry standard for measuring life of camera batteries. Measured at 23°C (73°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, built-in fl ash fi red with every other shot, image mode set to Normal.

Approx. 190 shots with EN-EL10 batter y

Approx. 88.5 x 53 x 22.5 mm (3.5 x 2.1 x 0.9 in.) excluding
projections

Approx. 130 g (4.6 oz.) without battery and SD memory card

Approx. 200 shots with EN-EL11 battery

Approx. 90 x 53.5 x 22 mm (3.6 x 2.1 x 0.9 in.) excluding
projections

Approx. 120 g (4.2 oz.) without battery and SD memory card

2020

8.0 million

8.0 million

8.0 million

7.1 million

3x Zoom-NIKKOR; 5.7-17.1mm (35mm [135] format picture angle:
35-105mm); f/2.8-4.7; 5 elements in 5 groups; Digital zoom: up to
4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 420mm)

50cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.) to infi nity (∞), Macro close-up mode: 15cm (5.9
in.) to infi nity (∞)

2.5-in., approx. 153k-dot, TFT LCD with anti-refl ection coating

Internal memory (approx. 23 MB), SD memory cards

ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 20 00,
Auto (auto gain ISO 64-1600)

Rechargeable Li- ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied), AC Adapter EH­62D (optional)

Approx. 180 shots with EN-EL10 battery

Approx. 94 x 53 x 22.5 mm (3.7 x 2.1 x 0.9 in.) excluding projections

3x Zoom-NIKKOR; 6.3-18.9mm (35mm [135] format picture
angle: 38-114mm); f/3.1-5.9; 6 elements in 5 groups; Digital
zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 456mm)

60cm (2 ft.) to infi nity (∞); Macro close-up mode: 10cm (4 in.) to
infi nity (∞)

2.5-in., approx. 230 k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with
anti-refl ection coating

Internal memory (approx. 52 MB), SD memory cards

ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000,
Auto (auto gain ISO 64-800), High-Sensitivity mode (ISO 64-1600)

Rechargeable Li- ion Battery EN- EL10 (supplied), AC Adapter EH­62D (optional)

Approx. 220 shots with EN-EL10 battery

Approx. 90 x 55.5 x 18 mm (3.6 x 2.2 x 0.7 in.) excluding
projections

3x Zoom-NIKKOR; 5.7-17.1mm (35mm [135] format picture
angle: 35-105mm); f/2.8-4.7; 5 elements in 5 groups; Digital
zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 420mm)

50cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.) to infi nity (∞); Macro close-up mode: 15cm
(5.9 in.) to infi nity (∞)

3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot, TF T LCD

Internal memory (approx. 21 MB), SD memory cards

Auto (auto gain ISO 64-1600)

Two AA alkaline (supplied), lithium or oxyride batteries, two
EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (optional), AC adapter
EH-65A (optional)

Approx. 180 shots with alkaline, 650 shots with lithium or 300
shots with EN-M H1

Approx. 95 x 61 x 29.5 mm (3.7 x 2.4 x 1.2 in.) excluding
projections

3x Zoom-NIKKOR; 5.7-17.1mm (35mm [135] format picture
angle: 35-105mm); f/2.8-4.7; 5 elements in 5 groups; Digital
zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 420mm)

50cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.) to infi nity (∞); Macro close-up mode: 15cm
(5.9 in.) to infi nity (∞)

2.8-in., approx. 230k-dot, TF T LCD

Internal memory (approx. 21 MB), SD memory cards

Auto (auto gain ISO 64-1600)

Two AA alkaline (supplied), lithium or oxyride batteries, two
EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (optional), AC adapter
EH-65A (optional)

Approx. 180 shots with alkaline, 650 shots with lithium or 300
shots with EN-MH1

Approx. 95 x 61 x 29.5 mm (3.7 x 2.4 x 1.2 in.) excluding
projections

Approx. 115 g (4.1 oz.) without battery and SD memory card

Approx. 100 g (3.5 oz.) without battery and SD memor y card

Approx. 125 g (4.4 oz.) without battery and SD memory card

Approx. 125 g (4.4 oz.) without battery and SD memory card

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COOLPIX ACCESSORIES

Supplied accessory

Optional accessory

COOLPI X P60

COOLPIX S600

COOLPIX S550

COOLPIX S520

COOLPIX S210

COOLPI X L18

COOLPI X L16

Supplied accessory

Optional accessory

Batter y Charger

MH-63

AC Adapter

EH-62D

Battery Chargers

Batter y Charger

MH-64

AC Adapters

AC Adapter

EH-62E

Batter y Charger

MH-71

AC Adapter

EH-65A

Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery

EN-EL10

Batteries

Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery

EN-EL11

Rechargeable
Ni-MH Battery

EN-MH1

USB Cable

UC-E6

AV/USB Cable

UC-E12

Audio Vid eo Cable

EG-CP14

SoftwareAV / USB Cables

Software Suite

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COOLPI X P60

COOLPIX S600

COOLPIX S550

COOLPIX S520

COOLPIX S210

COOLPI X L18

COOLPI X L16

Macinto sh: Mac OS X versio n 10.3.9, 10.4.x

Software Suite*

Wi ndo ws: Wi ndows Vista ( 32bit), Windows X P Professio nal/Home Ed ition,

OS

Windows 20 00 Profession al*2 pre-installed models

Note: CD- ROM drive require d for installati on. Only built-in U SB ports are sup ported

*1 Applic able to Nikon Transfer wi thin the Softwar e Suite CD-ROM
*2 COOLPI X cameras do not sup port Windows 20 00 Profession al

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Nikon Digital SLR – Further quality, faster response, exciting new potential

Discover new territory

Nikon’s original FX-format CMOS image sensor with 36.0 (H) x 23.9 (V) mm image size; 12.1

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effective megapixels

Compatible with three image areas — FX format (36 x 24), 5:4 (30 x 24) and DX format (24 x 16)

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Sensitivity range ISO 200 to 6400 at normal setting for exceptionally high-quality images; can

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be set to ISO-equivalent 25,600

Incorporates Nikon’s original EXPEED digital image processing concept

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Nikon’s original Scene Recognition System, utilizing the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, greatly

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improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance

New 51-point autofocus system features 15 cross-type sensors that maximize the potential of

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lenses with apertures as small as f/5.6

High-speed continuous shooting at approx. 9 fps [FX format (36 x 24)/5:4 (30 x 24)]/approx. 11

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fps [DX format (24 x 16)] *

Newly employed Picture Control System enables creation of desired picture with preferred tones

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Accurate focal-plane contrast AF*

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CF card double slot accepts two CF cards

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Quick response with approx. 0.12 sec. startup time and 37 ms shutter-release time lag

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Viewfi nder with approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.7x magnifi cation in FX format

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High-defi nition (approx. 920k-dot), 170° viewing angle, 3-inch VGA LCD monitor with tempered glass

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Active D-Lighting optimizes tone reproduction in both highlights and shadows

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*1 When shooting in Continuous-servo AF (C) using Shutter-Priority Auto [S] or Manual [M] exposure modes and a shutter speed of

1/ 250 s or faster with other settings at default.

*2 When Tripod mode is selected.

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available with built-in Live View mode

High-precision, high-performance and unrivalled handling

10.2 megapixel Nikon DX-format CCD image sensor

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Industry-leading image processing for exceptional color performance

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New 11-area Multi-CAM AF System with 7 wide-area AF

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5 fps high-speed continuous shooting

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Fast digital SLR response where it matters

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Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with wide angle viewing to 170°

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Large viewfi nder with 0.94x magnifi cation

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Durable, Magnesium alloy (Mg) body and chassis

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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e with fuel gauge function

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Empower creativity

New 12.3 effective megapixel Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor

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New EXPEED Digital Image Processing concept

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Selectable 12-bit or 14-bit A/D conversion with full 16-bit processing

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Nikon’s new exclusive Scene Recognition System

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New 51-point autofocus system with advanced AF modes and 3D Focus Tracking

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Large, bright pentaprism viewfi nder features frame coverage of approx. 100%

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Rapid 6 frames per second*

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Up to 8 fps*

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New Picture Control settings for fi ne-tuned image control

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New Live View with two modes for Hand-held and Tripod shooting situations

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New Self-cleaning Sensor Unit provides effective dust reduction

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New 3-in. LCD with approx. 920k-dot resolution, 170° wide-angle viewing and rugged

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Instant start-up of 0.13 s and 45-millisecond shutter release time lag*

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Magnesium alloy body for strength, durability and light weight

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Active D-Lighting allows the choice to automatically optimize tone reproduction in both

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*1 When using Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e.
*2 NORMAL-LARGE image setting, using a SanDisk Extreme IV CompactFlash card.
*3 When shooting in Continuous-servo AF (C) using Shutter-Priority Auto [S] or Manual [M] exposure modes and a shutter speed of

1/ 250 s or faster with other settings at default. Continuous shooting speed for 14-bit NEF (RAW) is approx. 2.5 fps.

*4 8 fps requires either 1) Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 with Battery Chamber Cover BL-3 and either Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

EN-EL4/EN-EL4a or eight R6/AA-size batteries or 2) AC Adapter EH-5a/EH-5, all of which are sold separately.

*5 When shooting in JPEG, TIFF or 12-bit NEF (RAW) formats.

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MB-D10

tempered glass protection

highlights and shadows during exposure

continuous shooting for up to 100 shots*

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continuous shooting up to 100 JPEG images*

2,3

with Multi-Power Battery Pack

5

2,3

Outstanding performance for every aspiring photographer

10.2 megapixel Nikon DX-format CCD image sensor

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Nikon’s exclusive image processing engine

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Instant 0.18 sec. start-up with fast 80 ms shutter response

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Fast 3 fps shooting up to 100 consecutive JPEG images

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Sophisticated Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II

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Versatile in-camera image editing

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11-area AF system with wide-area center segment and Auto-area AF functions

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Up to 2,700 images per battery charge

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Stunning photography is just a step away

10.2 megapixel Nikon DX-format CCD image sensor

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New EXPEED digital image processing concept

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Easy operation with intuitive controls

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Compact and lightweight body

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Nikon Integrated Dust Reduction System with Image Sensor Cleaning and Airfl ow Control System

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Automatic exposure with eight Digital Vari-Program modes

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Active D-Lighting allows the choice to automatically optimize tone reproduction in both

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highlights and shadows during exposure

Versatile in-camera editing functions

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Outstanding picture quality with a design that’s easy for everyone

Nikon’s lightest and most compact digital SLR

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6.1 effective megapixel Nikon DX-format CCD image sensor

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Intuitive controls and operating ease that even fi rst-time SLR users can enjoy

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Eight Digital Vari-Program selections for easy scene-optimized shooting

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Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the Retouch menu

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Fast continuous shooting at 2.5 fps in bursts of up to 100 JPEG frames (FINE L-size or smaller)

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Large, bright viewfi nder with 0.8x magnifi cation ensures clear view for precise composition

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Note: Number of frames may vary depending on memory media used.

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QuickTime® are eithe r registered t rademarks o r trademark s of Apple Inc. in th e United State s

and/or other countries. The SDHC logo is a trademark. PictBridge is a trademark. D-Lighting

technol ogy is provide d by Apical Lim ited. The FotoNati on logo is a trademar k. CompactFlash®

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