The Nikon Coolpix P100 is an SLR-styled superzoom camera with a Full HD movie mode, a 10.3-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor and a 26x Zoom-Nikkor lens featuring ED glass elements. The lens spans a focal range of 27-678mm in 35mm equivalency and features vibration reduction (VR). The optical zoom and autofocus can also be used while recording 1080p/30fps high-definition videos, with stereo sound to boot. Other highlights include a dedicated video record button, a conventional top-mounted mode dial and a 3” vari-angle LCD screen. Available from March, the Nikon Coolpix P100 is priced at £349.99 / €415.00 / $399.95.

Nikon Press Release

The feature packed COOLPIX P100

Made for those who demand the most from their compact camera, this bridge camera provides high performance to allow the photographer to capture a range of subjects and scenes and consistently get the best result. The wide angle 26x zoom NIKKOR lens with ED glass gives more freedom for choosing a subject and ensures crisp images every time. The revolutionary back illumination CMOS image sensor improves sensitivity and reduces noise to get great pictures even in low-light conditions and at 10.3 megapixels you can capture the most intricate details or produce high-quality enlargements. And whether it’s day or night, you’ll get great video clips with the Full 1080p HD movie recording with stereo sound, optical zoom and autofocus, all captured at 30 frames a second. Just because this camera packs in technology it doesn’t compromise on ease of use with a dedicated video record button and 7.5 cm (3.0 inch) vari-angle LCD display. It also boasts five anti-blur settings so you can focus on the image in front of you.

Highlights of the COOLPIX P100 include:

·      Full HD Movies (1080p) with stereo sound and HDMI connectivity
·      Backside illumination CMOS Sensor enables high-speed continuous shooting, exceptional low light quality and advanced performance
·      10.3 Megapixels and a 26x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens (27mm wide-angle to 678mm super-telephoto)
·      Available in March 2010 for $399.95 in Black

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