Nikon Introduces the Coolpix P90 and other life series cameras in india

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Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX P90, a new compact digital camera model that offers extended reach, wide-angle coverage, the intuitive ease of advanced shooting functions and outstanding performance. Incorporating the precision optics of a NIKKOR lens and the image quality benefits of Nikon’s innovative EXPEED digital image-processing concept, the COOLPIX P90 brings greater versatility and fun to the art of capturing precious moments.

A new 24x Zoom-NIKKOR lens for the COOLPIX P90 covers a broad focal range of 26mm wide-angle through 624mm super-telephoto (35mm format equivalent). The clarity of these precision optics combine with 12.1 effective megapixels of sharp resolution and advanced Nikon digital image-processing to faithfully reproduce fine details and subtle tones, and to maintain image quality when taking advantage of extended light sensitivity settings as high as ISO 6400. Image sensor shift VR image stabilization adds extra reassurance of sharper and clearer results.

Nikon COOLPIX P90 Other Features

• Macro shooting from as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.)
• 16 handy scene modes for optimized shooting in various settings
• Scene Auto Selector
• Motion Detection
• BSS (Best Shot Selector)
• Optimize image (including monochrome filter effect)
• Distortion Control for optimum quality when shooting architecture or landscapes
• Five movie modes with sound, plus time-lapse movie mode
• Active Zoom
• 1:1 size format
• Time zone function for easy setting of multiple locations
• Approx. 47 MB of internal memory
• Hi-Speed USB connectivity

The company also unveils four new cameras in the Life series range namely Coolpix - L100, L20, L19 along with the P90 cameras.

This varied range of Nikon cameras promises its customers exceptional technology incased within a sleek and compact design. The three cameras of the Life series and the Coolpix P90 all come with Nikkor lenses and Expeed digital image processing concept. These two features help customers capture sharp images with vibrant colors.

Besides these features, the cameras incorporate Smart Portrait System, enhanced Face-priority Auto Focus, Touch Focus and Scene Auto Selector. The Coolpix P90 and Coolpix L100 cameras both include a 4-way VR Image Stabilization System.

The Coolpix P90 is part of the Performance series of cameras introduced by Nikon. This model mainly caters to professional and travel photographers. The camera includes a 24x optical zoom which covers a wide angle and super telephoto. The P90 sports a 3.0 inch LCD display screen equipped with tilt function and anti-reflection coating. The camera also has the ability to shoot 15 frames per minute and has an ISO 6400 capability. Electronic viewfinder and Distortion control features are also activated in the Coolpix P90.

The Coolpix L100 is a 10.0 megapixel camera with 15x optical zoom which covers wide angle and super telephoto. The camera includes a 3.0 high-resolution LCD with anti-reflection coating. With the Sport Continuous Mode enabled, photographers can take up to 30 frames at 13 fps. The Coolpix L100 is available in black.

The 10.0 megapixel Coolpix L20 camera has a 3.6x optical zoom with a 3.0 inch LCD display screen. Its features include Motion Detection and five color options for special effects. This model requires two AA batteries and comes in three different colors namely black, silver and red.

The Coolpix L19 is an 8.0 megapixel camera with 3.6x optical zoom. To view pictures on the camera, there is a 2.7 inch LCD display screen with Motion Detection enabled. The device runs on two AA batteries and is available in silver color.

The Coolpix P90 and L100 is available for a price of Rs.25,950 and Rs.18,450 respectively. The Coolpix L20 and L19 is available for Rs.8,950 and Rs.7,450 respectively. The series is expected to be available this month onwards.

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Further extending its potential as a versatile photographic tool, the COOLPIX P90 features a new 3-in. high-resolution vari-angle LCD with anti-reflection coating that can be tilted as much as 90 degrees upward or 45 degrees downward. This enables photographers to shoot from higher angles or from the hip, and to thereby make best use of the superior reach and range of the 24x zoom lens.

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Nikon’s innovative Active D-Lighting is a unique technology that adds light and detail where necessary while leaving correctly-exposed areas untouched to produce significantly improved images with a more natural-looking finish.