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Each month the NPD Group ranks America’s top-selling digital cameras based on unit sales.

Here are the top-selling digital SLRs for March 2008.

1) Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

Canon’s EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi has been loaded up with power and features taken from its EOS 30D and 5D cameras. The XTi ($659, estimated street, body only; $719 with 18 - 55mm f/3.5 - 5.6 II EF-S lens) most notably captures 10.1-megapixel images — leapfrogging it ahead of the higher-priced 8MP Canon 30D and putting it squarely in competition with the Sony Alpha 100 and the Nikon D80. The Rebel XTi also gains a dust-reduction system that uses both hardware and software suppression of dust — a first for Canon DSLRs. The camera’s LCD doubles as an oversize alphanumeric status panel, showing key shooting data such as shutter speed, f-stop, ISO, and the number of shots remaining. This highly readable white-on-black display stays on except for when you’re looking through the viewfinder, turning off if an eypiece sensor detects your face — then back on again when you lower the camera. Another new XTi feature (one it shares with Canon’s top-pf-the-line professional DSLR, the EOS-1D Mark III) is its Self Cleaning Sensor Unit, which uses an ultrasonic micromotor to shake image-marring dust off the low-pass filter that protects the sensor. The XTi’s most outstanding feature, in our view, is its autofocus system. Inherited from its bigger brother, the Canon EOS 30D, this nine-point, wide-area AF array tracks focus tenaciously, making the XTi the best choice in its class for shooting sports, or anything else that’s moving fast.

2) Nikon D40

The obvious shortcomings of compact cameras and the shrinking prices of entry-level digital SLRs have spurred a huge growth in the DSLR market. Nikon hopes to continue that trend with the 6.1MP D40 ($560, street, with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens). The D40’s features and overall performance clearly raise the bar on the “entry-level” DSLR class. But will first-time DSLR owners be satisfied with the D40’s overall performance compared with its competitors or similarly priced advanced compacts such as the 10MP Canon PowerShot G7 ($500, street, with built-in 6X optical zoom)? And does it have what it takes to attract 35mm holdouts or current DSLR owners looking for a better camera? Yes and no. First-time DSLR shoppers can’t argue with the price of this camera — priced even lower than the Nikon D50 it replaces, and highly competitive with the 6.1MP Pentax K100D ($590, street, with 18-55mm lens), the older 8.0MP Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT ($600, street, with 18-55mm EF-S lens), and the 8MP Olympus Evolt E-500 ($580, street, with 14-55mm Zuiko lens). But current digital SLR owners who would like to upgrade their equipment will certainly be happier with a newer 10-megapixel DSLR (for some examples, see “10MP Shootout,” February 2007), even though they cost a few hundred dollars more. And Nikon 35mm SLR owners who have a bag full of Nikkor lenses and are ready to cross over to digital might ignore the D40, due to its lack of autofocus support for their older lenses. (Only relatively new Nikkor AF-S or lenses, and compatible third-party lenses whose AF motor is located in the lens, work with the D40’s autofocus system.) Also comapare to the 10-megapixel Nikon D40x.

3) Canon Digital Rebel XT

At the bottom of Canon’s digital SLR lineup, this very compact model offers excellent image quality for its class. Its fairly advanced exposure and metering controls rival those on the higher-end EOS 20D and 30D, although its performance at ISO settings higher than 200 isn’t nearly as strong. It also lacks the spot meter that the 30D provides to supplement Canon’s 9-percent Partial metering mode. While its autofocus system isn’t as fast or sensitive as the more expensive cameras’, it’s still quick, accurate, and capable of focusing even at EV -0.5 at ISO 100. Like the 20D and 30D, the XT has an APS-size CMOS sensor with a 1.6X lens-conversion factor, and it’s compatible with Canon’s less expensive EF-S lenses as well as the full line of EF lenses, EX-series Speedlites, and Canon’s E-TTL II flash system. The XT’s burst capability of up to 50 fine-quality JPEG images at 3.5 fps is impressive for the price. However, this camera has a shorter list of features and fine-tuning tools than many other cameras in its price range. The XT doesn’t capture TIFFs, but you can process its RAW images with the included Digital Photo Professional 2.1 software.

4) Nikon D300

The Nikon D300, Pop Photo’s 2007 Camera of the Year, features a 12.3-megapixel self-cleaning DX-format CMOS sensor and high-resolution (920,000-dot, or 307,000 pixel) 3-inch LCD with a 170-degree viewing angle. The camera takes F-mount lenses, and provides selectable 14-bit RAW image capture. The D300’s optical viewfinder provides a nearly 100 percent view of the image frame and 0.94x magnification. The camera’s CompactFlash slot supports the UDMA standard for fast write speeds. The D300 body also incorporates an HDMI port for outputting images to a high-definition screen.

The D300’s exposure controls include a native 200-3200 ISO range that can be expanded with a Lo-1 ISO 100 setting or a Hi-1 ISO 6400. In the lab, the D300 scored Excellent in the image quality category from ISO 200-3200, making it the first DSLR to earn that rating for the entire ISO 200-3200 range. Color accuracy scored Excellent for ISO 200-1600, resolution scored Excellent up to ISO 6400, and noise levels were Extremely Low at ISO 200 and only Moderate at ISO 6400. The camera also provides a new implementation of Nikon’s D-Lighting technology, making it available in shooting mode instead of simply as an image-correction tool. Active D-Lighting applies localized tonal changes to open up dark shadows while retaining highlight detail, and can be used at low, medium, and high settings.

The D300 supports Nikon’s iTTL external flash system and includes a built-in flash. Nikon claims the D300’s shutter lag clocks in at 45 milliseconds and its startup time at 0.13 second, thanks to the camera’s EXPEED image processor. Its drive mode speed is rated at 6 frames per second for a series of 100 JPEGs or 8 fps with Nikon’s Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 attached. The D300’s 51-point autofocus system uses a new MultiCAM 3500 DX sensor, offering selectable 9-, 21-, and 51-point group dynamic autofocus. Its 15 cross-type sensors remain active with all Nikkor lenses. The camera employs face-detection technology and Nikon’s new Scene Recognition System to distinguish between subjects and backgrounds and detect movement, improving both autofocus performance and automatic exposure and white balance settings. The D300 (body only), which also includes Nikon Capture NX RAW conversion software, is available with a MSRP of $1799.95.

5) Nikon D60

The 10.2-megapixel Nikon D60 is an improved version of Nikon’s D40x camera. It retains the same body; viewfinder; battery, and 230,000-dot, 2.5-inch LCD with a wide 170-degree viewing angle. However, the D60 LCD and viewfinder have been upgraded with a sensor system that automatically rotates the LCD’s status display when the camera is turned and switches it off when the camera is brought up to the photographer’s eye. The D60 also has a new system for keeping dust off the sensor. It vibrates the low-pass filter that covers the CCD, in a similar manner to the system in the higher-end D300 SLR, and has an airflow control system that keeps more dust from getting near the sensor in the first place. The D60 uses the same image processing engine as the D40x, but Nikon has dubbed it “Expeed” in the new camera.

Among the notable functions that the D60 shares with the D40x are a 3fps drive mode, eight Digital-Vari Program scene modes, 3D Color Matrix Metering II, three-area autofocus, and support for Nikon’s wireless flash control system. New features in the D60 include more powerful in-camera RAW-to-JPEG conversion that allows the photographer to adjust numerous image parameters before saving the file; Nikon’s Active D-lighting feature, which opens up dark shadows while preserving highlight detail as a shot is taken; and a focus indicator that can be displayed in the viewfinder instead of the exposure meter to aid manual focus. The D60 also outdoes the D40x by capturing stop-motion movies, with selectable frame rates and sizes. Movies can be previewed on the LCD and adjusted before being saved as an AVI video file. Other additions include a digital cross filter for adding star effects to specular highlights, an RGB intensifier that lets the photographer increase the saturation of each color channel separately, and redeye correction. The D60 will be available in February 2008 in a kit with the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G lens. Pricing for the D60 with 18-55mm VR lens kit will be $749.95

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Nikon D300 digital SLR camera review : Canon undoubtedly must have been taken aback when Nikon announced the Nikon D300 as successor to the D200. And rightfully, because the D200 was already an impressive camera and the Nikon D300 digital SLR camera exceeds its predecessor to a great extend. It is more than ever an SLR camera that is perfectly suitable for the professional photographer.

Nikon D300 CMOS image sensor
The image sensor the Nikon D300 features is a new CMOS based on the sensor that Sony are using in the Alpha 700. With 12.3 million effective pixels the resolution of the Nikon D300 is even a tad higher than that of its professional big brother, the D3. The latter has to settle for 0.2 Megapixels less. But the main difference is found in the format. Where the sensor of the Nikon D3 equals a 35mm camera, the D300 sticks to the DX-format with its 1.5 x crop factor. A filter is positioned right before the sensor and is able to shake in four different frequencies thus removing annoying dust particles.

Nikon D300 EXPEED image processor
Information coming from the image sensor is processed by a new processor, named EXPEED. In combination with the new CMOS it is expected to offer high image quality. The EXPEED can process 14 bit data which is supposed to improve the quality. ISO sensitivity ranges from ISO 200 up and including 3200 and can be enhanced from ISO 100 to very high ISO 6400. Don’t be surprised to detect some noise when using the highest ISO sensitivities. Big question is how well the Nikon D300 will perform with a sensitivity higher than ISO 400, because the D200 let us down a bit there in comparison with its bigger competitor.

Multi-CAM 3500 DX auto focus sensor
A revolutionary change is found in the auto focus. Canon are reducing the amount of focus points; Nikon does the opposite and increase them and place them more in the centre. No less than 51 selectable focus points does the Multi-CAM 3500 DX auto focus sensor offer in the D300, 15 of which are so-called cross-type sensors sensitive to both horizontal and vertical lines. The EXPEED processor can also use color data of the 3D matrix sensor for focussing. Even if a subject is out of the AF sensor’s range, it can still be tracked perfectly.

Nikon D300 Live View LCD screen
The Nikon D300 has naturally been equipped with Live View. This feature is a must on a new DSLR. The LCD of the D300 measures 3-inches and features high resolution. It surely makes Live View more useful, moreover because you can zoom in well. And for focussing with Live View, the mirror does not have to be folded down first. Focussing by means of contrast detect AF on the sensor just like compact cameras do, is also possible. We already saw this on the Panasonic L10. Contrast metering might not be as fast as phase detection but it surely is a welcoming addition.

Nikon D300 Chromatic aberration
When the pictures are stored, some calculating is still carried out. The D300 DSLR is capable of getting rid of the chromatic aberration by calculating. Wide angle lenses can suffer from chromatic aberration as we all know. Of course you can correct it afterwards using Photoshop but it does save so much time when the camera does it for you. D-lighting, known from cameras such as the D40x and the D60, has been even more refined in the Nikon D300, thus solving the high contrast problem.

Nikon D300 Weatherproof housing
The high quality housing is almost identical to that of the D200. Of course it is made weatherproof to enable the photographer do his job in deserts or during some rain showers. The viewfinder is further improved and offers 100% view at a 0.94x enlargement. Naturally the D300 works entirely with the extremely advanced Nikon i-TTL flash system. The shutter has been guaranteed up to 150,000 pictures.

Nikon D300 SLR camera review
The Nikon D300 is a very interesting digital SLR camera on paper and as far as I am concerned it is one of the most important introductions these days. We have tested the Nikon D300 to see how well everything works in practice in combination with the new AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm 1:2.8 G ED and the AF-S Nikkor 24-70 1:2.8 G ED lenses. Our findings can be read in the following Nikon D300 review.

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Nikon Coolpix S52c digital camera : Nikon introduces a new stylish compact digital camera, the Nikon Coolpix S52c. This digital camera combines Nikon’s stunning wave-surface camera body with advanced features designed to produce incredible pictures with ease. With 9 megapixels, a 3x, 38-114mm Zoom-Nikkor lens, Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization and manual sensitivity settings as high as ISO 3200, the Nikon S52c is for consumers looking for a stunning camera that takes equally stunning photos. The Nikon Coolpix S52c will be available in Crimson Red and Midnight Black. The Nikon S52c will be available nationwide in May 2008 at an estimated retail price of $279.95.

Stylish Nikon Coolpix S52c camera “We are pleased to introduce the Coolpix S52c to our Style Series line of compact cameras, as this camera combines an elegant camera design with advanced imaging capabilities,” says Bill Giordano, General Manager, Marketing, Coolpix for Nikon Inc. “Nikon Coolpix S52c users will have the opportunity to take incredible pictures with exceptional detail and sharpness.”

Optical VR Image Stabilization technology The Nikon Coolpix S52c features Optical VR Image Stabilization technology, which compensates for camera shake as well as ISO capabilities up to 3200, which provides more opportunities to capture fast moving subjects and greater flexibility and clarity when shooting in low-light settings. This new Nikon digital camera also boasts an AUTO ISO control, which automatically selects the optimal sensitivity across a range between ISO 100 and ISO 800, and up to ISO 2000 in High-Sensitivity mode.

Nikon S52c with 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens Providing even more control and freedom in photo taking, the Nikon S52c comes with a 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens designed to capture brilliant detail and vivid colors in every photo and a huge 3.0-inch high-resolution LCD screen allowing easy sharing and viewing of images. Also, the new camera is built on Nikon’s innovative EXPEED digital image processing system designed to enhance noise reduction and improve the signal-to-noise  (S/N) ratio.

Nikon image innovation technologies Like all cameras in the Coolpix line, the S52c includes Nikon’s unique image innovations including enhanced Face-priority AF, which automatically finds and focuses on up to five faces within the frame; In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, which can automatically detect and correct red eye in a photo; and D-Lighting, which compensates for excessive backlight or insufficient flash in images.

Wi-Fi enabled digital camera The Wi-Fi enabled Nikon S52c can send images directly via email through its Wi-Fi connection, as well as support my Picturetown, Nikon’s photo sharing and storage service. Through my Picturetown, users can email pictures directly to friends and family, publish pictures to the photo community sharing Website Flickr, and link their photos to blogs and social networking sites. Pictures can also be sent to the email addresses of a Blackberry device for viewing.

Nikon Coolpix S52c software suite The Nikon Coolpix S52c features the Pictmotion function which will allow users to combine their favorite movies and photos and create in-camera slide shows with music including songs uploaded from iTunes. The Coolpix S52c further comes packaged with Nikon’s exclusive Coolpix Software Suite for organizing, editing and sharing photos. The Nikon S52c is SDHC compatible and utilizes Nikon’s ultra-compact EN-EL8 rechargeable Li-ion battery.

Nikon S52c Price & Availability The Nikon Coolpix S52c will be available in Vibrant Black. The Nikon S52c will be available nationwide in May 2008 at an estimated retail price of $279.95.

About Nikon Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, Nikkor optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon Coolpix compact digital cameras; COOLSCAN digital film scanners; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics.

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Nikon Coolpix P80 : Nikon Inc. announce the Coolpix P80, a high-performance compact camera built to satisfy the needs of camera enthusiasts and family photographers alike. The Nikon P80 harmoniously integrates a 10.1 Megapixel CCD image sensor with Nikon’s innovative EXPEED digital image processing concept and an 18x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens designed with the compact and comfortable styling of the Nikon Coolpix brand. “The Nikon Coolpix P80 addresses a need from consumers for an ultra-zoom compact camera that offers unrivaled Nikon performance and clarity,” said Bill Giordano, General Manager Marketing, Coolpix for Nikon Inc. The new Nikon Coolpix P80 will be available nationwide beginning April 2008 and has an MSRP of $399.95.

Nikon Coolpix P80 camera - Nikkor optics
“Nikon is proud to continue delivering the highest quality imaging products for photo enthusiasts and aspiring photographers with a broad range of creative control options and superior imaging ability.” Packing the power of 10.1 megapixels, the Nikon P80 captures fine detail with the creative freedom to crop and edit. The Nikon Coolpix P80 features Nikon’s legendary Nikkor optics, ensuring quality images even while at a distance to subjects. The P80’s 18x Zoom-Nikkor lens covers focal lengths from 27-486mm (35mm format equivalent). To ensure steady shots while utilizing the camera’s versatile zoom capabilities, the Nikon P80 is equipped with Optical Vibration Reduction (VR).

P80 Nikon Coolpix megazoom camera - Controls and Exposure
In line with other Coolpix P-Series cameras, the Nikon Coolpix P80 includes intuitive controls via dedicated command and mode dials, providing easy access to shooting controls and exposure mode settings. The Nikon Coolpix P80 offers Programmed Auto [P], Shutter-priority Auto [S], Aperture-priority Auto [A] and Manual [M] modes granting users the ability to tap into the creativity of D-SLR functions while maintaining the simplicity of Coolpix functionality. What’s more, the Nikon P80 has the benefit of an all-new Sport Continuous Mode, allowing users to shoot as many as 30 consecutive pictures at four, six, or a quick 13 frames per second.

Nikon P80 digital camera - Sensitivity and LCD monitor
Capturing photos in lower light conditions is no problem for the Nikon Coolpix P80. With a light sensitivity range up to ISO 6400, users can now create new opportunities to capture more natural-looking photos with minimal light, or fast moving subjects with unparalleled clarity. Composing and reviewing photos is an enjoyable experience on the large, 2.7-inch LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating, wide viewing angle and 230,000 dots of high resolution. An eye level electronic viewfinder is available for quick easy viewing in challenging lighting conditions.

Nikon Coolpix P80 digital megazoom camera - Scene and User interface
The new Nikon Coolpix P80 also offers quick access to a selection of 15 different scene-optimized and movie modes including the ability to shoot pictures in both black and white and color simultaneously. The new graphical user interface has an enhanced pop-up design allowing for more precise menu navigation and interaction.

Nikon Coolpix P80 - Imaging innovations and Flash photography
Nikon has incorporated its user-friendly Imaging Innovations into the Nikon Coolpix P80, designed to make the photo-taking process easier and more intuitive. These technologies, referred to as “Nikon In-Camera Innovations” include In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting, and Face Priority AF. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically detects and corrects red eye, a common condition that occurs in flash photography. In playback mode, D-Lighting compensates for excessive back-light or insufficient flash in images. Nikon’s enhanced Face-Priority AF automatically finds and focuses on one person’s face or up to 12 people’s faces within one frame. Face-Priority AF provides faster and sharper focus to produce clear, crisp portraits wherever the subjects are positioned in the frame. The Nikon Coolpix P80 comes packaged with Nikon’s Coolpix Software Suite for organizing, editing and sharing photos. It also has PictBridge support and is compatible with SD/SDHC cards.

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Few will argue that Nikon’s DSLRs are among the most esteemed digital cameras available; however, the prevailing sentiment among photo enthusiasts is that the compact Nikon digicams often pale in comparison to their bigger siblings. All that’s about to change with the introduction of the shirt-pocket sized Nikon Coolpix P50 ($160, street), an 8.1-megapixel image-making dynamo.

The Coolpix P50 is nearly the size of Nikon’s flagship point-and-shoot, the Coolpix P5100, yet has none of the gizmos, fluff, and confounding extras that get in the way of everyday shooting. There are no WiFi features, complex button schemes to learn or even a hot shoe. What you’ve got instead with the P50 is a stripped-down hotrod of a camera for the casual snapshooter or budget-minded enthusiast.

Sure, you give up some high-end control for the cost, such as RAW capture and full manual exposure, but we’re OK with that at this price. Nikon is more than generous with shutter speeds though, having a full range from 8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second available and an ISO range of 64 to 2000. It is clear though that Nikon’s intent is to make the P50 a utilitarian image-producing machine.

The P50 fits well in smaller hands and snuggles into a shirt pocket, but measuring 3.8 x 2.6 x 1.8 inches and weighing-in at 5.6 ounces, it will appear a bit bulky and feel weighted.

Even the battery source for the P50 has been simplified, using 2 standard “AA” batteries for power. The conservative feature set also allows the P50 to sip power, having a CIPA rating of 140 shots — respectable for just 2 cells. Real-life evaluations with the camera however, are more in the range of 200-230 shots using fresh batteries.

Placing the P50 next to the more complex flagship of the Coolpix line, the P5100, is an amazing lesson in making simplicity work very well. It may seem unfair to compare the P50 to the higher-end P5100, yet in many ways, they are similar beasts. Like the P5100, the P50 uses Nikon’s EXPEED image processing engine to improve the overall quality of the picture. The P50 also has Nikon’s VR image stabilization, yet uses software to achieve this rather than the more complex lens shifting technology incorporated into the P5100. The P50 also features an optical viewfinder and has some limited manual exposure controls. Add to this facial detection, high ISO capability, D-lighting image processing, which can take a lesser image and reprocess it to create a highly improved image, and an optical viewfinder. Still want more? The list of features doesn’t stop there either — try 256-segment matrix metering, in-camera red-eye fix and full motion, VGA quality video that allows you to rack the zoom while recording, and all for a remarkable price of just under $160. Reading all of this, you’re more than likely thinking that this doesn’t sound like a simple to use point and shoot. Relax. Nikon’s designer’s have simplified everything.

The P50 has a flat black polycarbonate finish that doesn’t show fingerprints and smudges on the body. Ergonomically, we’re happy to report that the P50 is nearly identical to the P5100 and is comfortable to hold in your hands. Nikon has also smartly given all control features on the camera a highly visible brushed chrome finish that makes them stand out against the black camera body. All of the buttons are at least as large as those found on the P5100 and in some instances they are significantly larger. An example of this is the power button, which in an unscientific side-by-side comparison appears to be about twice as large on the P50.

One distinct difference in the P50 is the zoom toggle switch, which engages the 3X optical 28-102mm (35mm equivalent) f/2.8-5.6 lens. On the P50, the zoom toggle is located on the back face of the camera and within easy reach of your thumb. This makes for more comfortable and precise control of the lens and is more desirable in comparison to the P5100’s zoom toggle that wraps around the shutter release button and is quite tiny in comparison.

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Nikon Europe announced the stylish new Coolpix S600 compact digital still camera. The new Nikon S600 is functional and stylish, and includes Nikon’s VR image stabilization to help users achieve great pictures. Among the most compact in their class, the new Nikon Coolpix S600 camera boasts fast start-up times and great new picture-taking features. To ensure a perfect smile when capturing a special moment the Smile detection function takes pictures automatically, based on the expression of the chosen subject. Another feature is the Active Child mode, which sets up the camera to take shots of fast-moving, active young children. Available in Titan Silver or Urban Black, the Nikon Coolpix S600 is priced at €299.

Nikon Coolpix S600 - Sleek & Powerful camera
“The new Coolpix S600 digital camera is as beautiful as the pictures they take,” said Martina Beckmann, Manager Communication & Marketing for Nikon Europe BV. “With its stylish and practical design, outstanding Nikkor optic and emphasis on image stabilisation, the Nikon Coolpix S600 compact camera is sleek enough to go everywhere, yet powerful enough to take great pictures.”

Nikon S600 digital camera - 10 Megapixel resolution
The Nikon Coolpix S600 offers 10-megapixel resolution in the smallest body in its class and has an elegant metallic exterior that suggests the latest in advanced technology. Measuring just 88.5 (W) x 53 (H) x 22.5 (D) mm and weighing 130grams (without battery or SD card) the S600 boasts a 4X wide-angle zoom lens (28–112mm equivalent), incorporating lens-shift VR technology to reduce the effects of camera shake.

Nikon Coolpix S600 - Wide sensitivity range
The Nikon Coolpix S600 lets users frame images on a large 230,000-dot 2.7-inch LCD screen that offers a wide 160-degree viewing angle and protection against fingerprints due to a magnesium fluoride coating. The Nikon S600 has a wide sensitivity range of up to ISO 3200, with auto sensitivity control available. Built around the fast processing and high image quality provided by Nikon’s exclusive Expeed technology, the Coolpix S600 offers fast response with a start-up of 0.7 seconds.

Nikon S600 - Face Priority AF & D-Lighting
The Nikon Coolpix S600 is designed for ease of use, with a rotary multi-selector that makes choosing the many available functions simple and fast. Active Child mode, Face-priority Autofocus, which detects and focuses on up to 12 faces, In-Camera Red Eye Fix and D-Lighting, which improves underexposed images all help the photographer to achieve the best possible results.

Nikon Coolpix S600 - Price & Availability
Available in Titan Silver or Urban Black, the Nikon Coolpix S600 is priced at €299. It comes with 45MB of internal memory and a slot for an SD (SDHC-compatible) memory card. A rechargeable Li-ion Battery, Battery Charger, USB Cable, AV cable, Strap, AC power cord and Nikon’s Software Suite CD-ROM are included.

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Nikon Corporation introduces the Coolpix S520, a stylish new camera that pushes the level of photographic performance, operating ease and design elegance to new heights. Built on a custom application of Nikon’s innovative EXPEED digital image processing concept and incorporating the precision optics of a Nikkor lens, the Nikon S520 makes it easier to express individual expression in beautiful fashion. The Nikon Coolpix S520 offers 8.0 effective megapixels of sharp resolution, quick response, and maintains image quality and clarity with sensitivity settings as high as ISO 2000. It also includes the clarity and precision of a 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens featuring Nikon’s optical lens shift VR image stabilization.

Nikon Coolpix S520 - Camera scene modes
Unique new functions for the Nikon Coolpix S520 provide easier ways to express the scene and organize results. Food mode is a new scene mode selection enabling beautiful close-ups of food at high ISO settings in restaurants and other locations where flash photography is not permitted. Another new feature allows users to select their favorite three of the 16 available scene modes to appear in the Mode menu for easier access. Easy in-camera image organization allows favorite pictures to be saved to individual albums. And new viewing options include Face Zoom-in, which allows quick zooming in on and switching between faces during playback, to ensure that all subjects in the frame are captured clearly.

Nikon Coolpix S520 camera - Aluminum body
The Nikon S520 is housed in a quality-crafted aluminum body that fits comfortably in the hand. From the hairline treatment on the face to the clean design of the back and cable connectors hidden along the bottom, the compact body conveys functional beauty and classic camera appeal. The Nikon Coolpix S520 will be available in a choice of Light Bronze, Urban Black, Purple, Pink, or Magenta body colors.

Nikon S520 - Lens shift VR image stabilization
Optical lens shift VR (Vibration Reduction) is field proven technology originally developed for Nikon SLR camera lenses. The VR system counteracts camera shake in lower light or when shooting moving subjects, providing the ability to shoot at shutter speeds as much as three steps slower without blurring the picture. Active full time, VR also stabilizes images displayed on the 2.5-inch high-resolution LCD monitor for easier framing and more reassured shooting.

Nikon Coolpix S520 camera - ISO sensitivity
Extended light sensitivity range with manual settings up to ISO 2000 makes it easier to take great-looking pictures in lower lighting conditions, or to capture moving subjects with outstanding clarity. Automatic sensitivity control is also available, freeing you to concentrate on the shot while the camera selects the optimal setting across a range between ISO 64 and ISO 1600. And the image processing engine preserves high image quality even when shooting with high ISO settings, thanks to enhanced noise reduction and an improved signal-to-noise ratio.

Nikon Coolpix S520 - 2.5-inch LCD monitor
The Nikon S520 has a high quality 2.5-inch LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating for better display in bright situations. Improved shooting displays with revised icons and information feedback help make framing and shooting easier.

Nikon S520 - Features
• Face-priority AF
• In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
• Nikon D-Lighting
• 1:1 size format with black or white borders available on playback
• Macro shooting from as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.)
• Three movie modes with sound, plus time-lapse movie mode
• Time zone function for easy setting of multiple locations
• SDHC card compatibility
• Approx. 23 MB of internal memory
• USB connectivity
• PictBridge support

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Nikon Corporation announces the Coolpix S210, a stylish new camera that’s a pleasure to carry and a joy to shoot with. Built on a custom application of Nikon’s innovative Expeed digital image processing concept and incorporating the precision optics of a Nikkor lens, the Coolpix S210 places advanced shooting functions comfortably in the hand for greater fun with photography. Outstanding imaging ability begins with 8.0 effective megapixels of sharp resolution. It gets even better with its digital image processing engine that faithfully 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 2000.

Nikon Coolpix S210 - 3x Zoom Nikkor lens
And completing the triad is the clarity and precision provided by a 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens that covers a practical range from 38-114mm (35mm format equivalent) to ably capture everything from group shots to close-up portraits. Electronic VR image stabilization adds extra reassurance that the results will be sharper and clearer, especially in lower light or when shooting moving subjects.

Nikon S210 - Aluminum camera body
As befits a fine photographic tool, the Nikon Coolpix S210 is housed in a slim, quality-crafted aluminum body with gentle contours that fit comfortably in the hand. Functional beauty and classic camera appeal are the theme throughout, from the hairline treatment on the face to the clean design of the back with large control buttons and the user-friendly rotary multi selector carefully positioned to provide intuitive operation. The Nikon Coolpix S 210 will be available in a choice of Bright Silver, Urban Black, Pink, Light Bronze, Blue, Purple, or Red body colors.

Nikon Coolpix S210 - VR image stabilization
Compensating for the effects of camera shake to realize sharper results, electronic VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization frees you to enjoy capturing special moments without worrying about slight hand movements, particularly in lower light conditions.

Nikon Coolpix S210 digital camera - ISO 2000
Extended light sensitivity range with manual settings up to ISO 2000 makes it easier to take great-looking pictures in lower lighting conditions, or to capture moving subjects with outstanding clarity. Automatic sensitivity control is also available, freeing you to concentrate on the shot while the camera selects the optimal setting across a range between ISO 64 and ISO 800. And High-Sensitivity mode minimizes blur by automatically selecting optimal light sensitivity.

Nikon Coolpix S210 camera - 2.5-inch LCD monitor
The Nikon S210 is equipped with a quality 2.5-inch LCD monitor that features 230k-dots of high resolution, a wide 170-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angle, anti-reflection coating for better display in bright situations, and an acrylic panel that prevents scratches and fingerprints. Improved shooting displays with revised icons and information feedback help make framing and shooting easier.

Nikon S210 - Features
• Improved Face-priority AF
• In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
• Nikon D-Lighting
• 15 handy scene modes for optimized shooting in various settings
• Macro shooting from as close as 10 cm (4 in.)
• Three movie modes with sound, plus time-lapse movie mode
• Time zone function for easy setting of multiple locations
• SDHC card compatibility
• Approx. 52 MB of internal memory
• USB connectivity
• PictBridge support

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