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Nikon launches 8 new Coolpix cameras

updated 09:05 am EST, Tue February 20, 2007

New Nikon Coolpix cameras

Nikon on Tuesday commemorated both the 10th anniversary of its Coolpix line with launch of eight new cameras just before the upcoming PMA expo: the new 10-megapixel P5000 (pictured) is a bridge between point-and-shoots and entry-level digital SLRs, offering a larger fixed lens through a 3.5X optical zoom and a hotshoe for an external flash and converter attachments for either telephoto or wide-angle shots as well as optical stabilization and a special 5-megapixel, ISO 3200 shooting mode for active or low-light scenes. The company also launched four new models for the S-series: the S50 and S50c share a 7.2-megapixel sensor and optical image stabilization, as well as a full-resolution ISO 1600 mode, a 3-inch LCD and 3X zoom, while the S500 and S200 also feature 7+-megapixel resolution with 3X zoom, but include a smaller 2.5-inch LCD and "virtual" image stabilization (rather than optical).

 
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What about the lenses...

02/20, 09:29am reply

With all the hype about magapixels, screen size, ISO speed & image stabilization why has the digicam world seemingly avoided the MOST important thing - the lens?

3x zoom means little depending on if it is 28-85mm (35 eq) F2.0 or 40-120mm F4.5 - these would be two very different cameras!

bobolicious

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lens

02/20, 10:12am reply

now if only Nikon could deliver the elusive 28mm f/1.4....

aesculanus

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unprofessional

02/20, 10:55am reply

Where's the pro gear from this company?

Mr. Fartleberry

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marketing garbage

02/20, 11:00am reply

silly bobo, do you really think the marketing drones at Nikon care about actually informing the customer? The average consumer doesn't really have the knowledge to adequately judge what they are looking at. So it's all megapixels and zoom and c***

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Wide angle...

02/20, 11:24am reply

...seems always lacking with these puppies at 38mm 'wide' - I bought the Kodak v570 with dual lens 23mm & 39-117 - while some aspects aren't as good as my old canon the 23mm is surprisingly good for landscapes, social gatherings, interiors & creative effects - I wish Nikon would offer more than merely adapter lenses that block the flash...

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