Ten New Cameras from Nikon

Ten New Cameras from Nikon

Nikon has today announced the addition of ten new cameras to its India portfolio, although these have been around for sometime. The new range includes a DSLR plus Nikon's compact COOLPIX range comprising S, P, and L series cameras.

Joining the line of D-series digital SLR (DSLR) cameras, the much talked-about D60 has been announced by the company. With 10.2 effective mega pixels and a wealth of innovative and user-friendly features, the D60 enables both photo enthusiasts and those new to digital SLR photography to capture incredible images like never before.

The Nikon D60 is available at a retail price of Rs 36,680.

The new cameras in the COOLPIX Style or S series include the S52, S210, S520, S550, and S600. These stylish cameras are ultra-compact, feature Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization (IS) technology, Nikkor lenses, and are available in an array of color options.

The COOLPIX S210 and S520, both, offer 8 effective mega pixels resolution, 3x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens, and Electronic/Optical VR IS technology.

The S210's aluminum body is 18mm (less than 3/4-inch) thin, whereas the S520 adds a "Food Mode" to its existing scene modes. This is intended to allow capturing close-up images of food at high ISO settings in restaurants or other locations where flash photography is not permitted. The S210 is available in color options such as Black, Silver, Blue, and Pink.

The COOLPIX S550 features 10 mega pixels effective resolution, 5x Zoom-NIKKOR lens, Electronic VR IS, and two new modes that enhance portrait photography including the Smile Mode that automatically triggers the shutter when the subject smiles and Blink Warning that displays a warning message when the subject blinks. The S550 will be available Silver, Black, Blue, and Purple colors.

The COOLPIX S600 features 10 effective mega pixels, 4x wide-angle 28-112mm Zoom-NIKKOR lens, Optical VR IS, as well as the fastest claimed start-up time for any camera in its class. It also features an Active Child Mode to capture action shots or fast moving kids in addition to the existing 14 scene modes that come standard in COOLPIX cameras. The S600's all-metal body will be available in Slate Black.

Lastly, the COOLPIX S52 offers 9.0 effective mega pixels resolution; it comes with a built-in right-angle optical lens shift VR 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens, ISO up to 3200. The camera lets users compose and view shots with ease, even out in the Sun, facilitated by its 3.0-inches LCD monitor. The Pictmotion function in this camera allows sharing as well as creatively combining favorite movies and photos with music and visual styles.

The S210 is priced at Rs 11,950; the S520 for Rs 14,450; the S550 costs Rs 15,950; the S600 is for Rs 18,450; and the S52 retails for Rs 14,950.

Nikon's COOLPIX P series includes the P60 and P80. The P60 offers 8.1 effective mega pixels resolution and 5x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens with VR IS. It also offers an electronic viewfinder, claimed to be a first in the COOLPIX line. The camera's mode dial includes two exposure modes -- Programmed Auto, and Manual. It also sports an extended light sensitivity range up to ISO 2000.

Meanwhile, the COOLPIX P80 features 10.1 effective mega pixels resolution and 18x Zoom-NIKKOR lens that covers focal lengths from 27-486mm (35mm format equivalent). It has a new digital image processing engine that, the company says, reproduces fine details and subtle tones, delivers quick response, and maintains image quality and clarity when taking advantage of extended light sensitivity settings as high as ISO 6400*2. This camera is available in a black leather-tone finish for both the body and lens.

The COOLPIX P60 is available for Rs 14,950, while the COOLPIX P80 is priced at Rs 22,950.

Finally, the COOLPIX L Series comprises the L18 and L16 point-and-shoot cameras. The L18 and L16 offer 8.0 and 7.1 effective mega pixels resolution, and 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens. They also offer extended light sensitivity as high as ISO 1600 to prevent blurred shots in lower light, or when capturing fast-moving subjects. Other features of these cameras include an Easy auto mode and automatically -enabled D-Lighting and Anti-shake AE.