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Nikon Capture NX 1.1

Nikon have announced a new, improved version of Capture NX, its main image editing application. Nikon Capture NX 1.1 now includes increased performance, full support for Intel-based Mac OS X computers, optimization for Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system, plus a simpler user interface. Nikon Capture NX 1.1 can be purchased for $149.95 as a full boxed version or downloadable key.

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Nikon Coolpix S7c Review at DCResource

DCResource have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S7c, which offers 7 megapixels, a 35-105mm lens and electronic Vibration Reduction.

“The Nikon Coolpix S7c tries to be the ultimate ultra-compact camera. Offering a 7.1 Megapixel CCD, 3X Nikkor lens, a huge 3-inch LCD, Wi-Fi, and the two gimmicks du jour (face detection and high sensitivity mode), it does just about everything. Unfortunately, it doesn’t do them terribly well. The S7c is mediocre at best, especially with the tough competition out there. While the S7c has some nice features, there are better cameras out there for the money.”

Website: DCResource - Nikon Coolpix S7c Review

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Fantasea FS-9 Underwater Housing for Nikon Coolpix S9

Fantasea FS-9 Underwater Housing Fantasea has introduced a new underwater housing specifically designed for the ultra-slim Nikon Coolpix S9 digital camera. The Fantasea FS-9 housing has a working depth of 130 feet/40 meters and provides a built in Flash Diffuser and an anti-glare hood over the LCD screen. The suggested retail price of the FS-9 is US $200.00.

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Nikon Issues Service Advisory for 7 Coolpix Cameras

Nikon SQ Nikon USA has issued a Service Advisory notice for the following Coolpix cameras: 3100, 3500, 4500, 5000, 5400, 5700 and SQ. The symptoms include images with a strong color tint, images that are totally black and/or images with visible defects. Nikon USA will fix your camera free of charge.

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Gary's Parries "Top Ten 2006"

Gary's Parries This week’s Gary’s Parries “Top Ten 2006” categories are:

1. BIGGEST GEEK: How To Include Yourself In Your Own Photos
2. BIGGEST TURN-ON: Fashion Model Seeks Fun-Loving Digital With Long Zoom
3. MOST PARRIES: Image Sensor Sizes ‘Explained’
4. BEST HOAX:
a. (Hook) Bridge Camera Records Digital Images To Film
b. (Line) New CCD Achieves ISO 6.4 Million !!!
c. (Sinker) April Fools
5. MOST EGG ON FACE: That’s No Problem, That’s A Nikon D50 Feature
6 CUTEST PHOTO:
a. (Original) Red-Eye Guaranteed, Or Your Money Back
b. (Follow-Up) No Red-Eye, I Want My Money Back
7. BIGGEST HYSTERIA: Artistic Photos Gone Wild
8. BEST NON-CAMERA: Telecaster Or Stratocaster
9. BEST CATCH:
a. (Winner) My First Ever Mistake
b. (Runner-Up) Animal Cruelty
10. BEST COMPLIMENT: I’ve Just Seen A Face
11. MOST TECHNICAL:
a. (Winner) The Sharper Image
b. (Runner-Up) CIS Versus CCD

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Nikon Coolpix S10 Review at ePhotoZine

ePhotoZine have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S10, which has 6 megapixels, Vibration Reduction and a 10x, 38-380mm swivel lens.

“The autofocus wasn’t either fast or tenacious and the macro mode struggled where other compacts would be able to focus easily. The metering is generally good, being weighted, on landscape pictures, for the land so that exposure compensation is required to bring the sky in. However, colour accuracy is very good, as long as the tendency to cover everything in shadow in a magenta cast is avoided. It makes the camera very good for portrait shots.”

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Nikon Coolpix L5 Review

The new Nikon Coolpix L5 camera offers a 7 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen and Vibration Reduction mode, all for under £200 / $250. Aimed squarely at the point and shoot photographer, the L5 has a range of different scene modes, plus the usual Nikon technologies which aim to improve your pictures with the minimum of fuss. Would the Nikon Coolpix L5 make the perfect holiday gift for the budding photographer in your family? Carry on reading to find out.

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Nikon Coolpix S7c Review at ePhotoZine

ePhotoZine have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S7c, which offers 7 megapixels, a 35-105mm lens and electronic Vibration Reduction.

“The lens is internal and doesn’t extend at all, which makes the camera start thin and stay thin. It’s easily pocket sized and the build quality is very good. It’s just annoying that buttons on the top are so awkward. Handling is generally good, but there’s only the smallest knurled area to put a thumb to hold it, and invariably, fingers go over the lens or onto the LCD. You’ll also spent no little time polishing the chrome bits. The only problem is that on cold days, the very smoothness of the camera makes it slippy to hold and easy to drop.”

Website: ePhotoZine - Nikon Coolpix S7c Review

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Nikon Coolpix L5 Review at DCResource

DCResource have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix L5, which offers a 5x zoom lens, 7 megapixels and 2.5 inch LCD screen.

“Overall, the L5’s photo quality was just okay. The good news is that the camera took well-exposed photos, with pleasing colors and not much purple fringing. The bad news is that photos are on the soft side, especially fine details (example), and there’s no way to adjust this on the camera. Furthermore, since the camera adjusts the ISO automatically, photos may end up being noisier than they could be. For smaller-sized prints none of this should matter, but for “big prints” you may want to consider another camera.”

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Nikon Coolpix S9 Review at Imaging Resource

Imaging Resource have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S9, which offers 6 megapixels, 2.5 inch LCD screen and a 3x zoom lens.

“The Nikon Coolpix S9 keeps the attractive ultraslim design of the S-series while shaving off a fraction of an inch in length to make it 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8 inches (91 x 58 x 20 mm). As I said in my review of the Nikon Coolpix S5, I like the flowing “wave-like” design of these latest S-series cameras because along with being wafer thin, the slight curve in the camera’s beautiful silver chassis to accommodate the folded 3x zoom, makes it easier to hold. The Nikon S9 is also slightly lighter than the S5 at just 4.6 ounces (133 grams) with the proprietary lithium battery and SD Card installed. Because the camera uses folded optics, the lens does not extend even when zoomed out to 3x, which maintains its slender profile.”

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Nikon Coolpix S7c Review at Imaging Resource

Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S7c, which offers 7 megapixels, a 35-105mm lens and electronic Vibration Reduction.

“Hot on the heels of its S6, Nikon announced the Coolpix S7c. The new model has more resolution at 7.1 megapixels and a Hi ISO shooting mode for available light photography. But even more exciting, the Nikon Coolpix S7c can email images wirelessly through Nikon’s new Coolpix Connect server. And you can do it from any T-Mobile HotSpot with a complimentary one-year subscription, too.”

Website: Imaging Resource - Nikon Coolpix S7c Review

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Nikon Coolpix S10 Review at Imaging Resource

Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S10, which has 6 megapixels, Vibration Reduction and a 10x, 38-380mm swivel lens.

“The Coolpix S10 is pushing it a little, packing a 10x zoom into such a small space, but the results are surprisingly good. Macro mode, for starters, got closer than most any camera we’ve reviewed. Though it’s soft in the corners like most digital cameras, we’re talking tack sharp over most of the center.”

Website: Imaging Resource - Nikon Coolpix S10 Review

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Nikon Coolpix S9 Review

The Nikon Coolpix S9 is a stylish and affordable compact digital camera which offers a 6 megapixel sensor, large 2.5 inch LCD screen and a 3x zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm. There are the usual Nikon technologies - In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF and D-Lighting - to help you take better photos, plus 15 different scene modes to cover most shooting situations. Find out if the Nikon S9 would make the perfect Christmas gift in our in-depth review.

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Temperley Camera Case for Nikon S9

Temperley Camera Case for Nikon S9 Nikon USA Press Release

The exclusive Temperley for Nikon camera case is available for a limited-time this holiday season.

MELVILLE, NY (November 27, 2006) - For a limited-time offer this holiday season, Nikon has partnered with Alice Temperley to create a stunning new accessory for the tech-savvy and style-conscious consumer. From November 26, 2006, consumers purchasing the COOLPIX S9 digital camera will receive an exclusive, Temperley for Nikon camera case while supplies last. A national retailer will have extremely limited quantities of this special accessory incorporating one of Temperley’s signature prints and promise to go quickly. Consumers are encouraged to scan their holiday circulars to determine which local retail chain will be carrying this item.

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Nikon and Kate Moss Support Sam & Ruby Charity

Nikon Nikon USA Press Release

Nikon and Kate Moss Partner Once Again ... This Time to Benefit The Sam and Ruby Charity - World-Renowned Photographers and Supporters Come Together for December 1st Event to Support Worthy Cause

MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/—Nikon and Kate Moss will together host a charity auction event to benefit The Sam & Ruby Charity at Milk Gallery on Friday, December 1, 2006 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. The event will showcase the amazing works of more than 40 of the world’s most influential photographers, including Bruce Weber, Peter Lindbergh and Steven Klein. These original signed prints will be auctioned off during the evening to those in attendance to raise money and awareness for The Sam & Ruby Charity. For the finale, Amy Sacco will host a live auction which will include select pieces.

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Nikon Coolpix S7c Review

The Nikon Coolpix S7c is an update of the S6 compact digital camera, featuring the same distinctive “wave design”, 3x optical zoom lens, 3 inch LCD screen and Wireless functionality. New features for the Nikon S7c are focused on improving low-light capability, with a High Sensitivity shooting mode, expanded ISO range of 50-1600 and the addition of Electronic Vibration Reduction. The Nikon S7c also features the usual Nikon technologies - In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF and D-Lighting - to help improve your photos. We find out if the slim and stylish Nikon Coolpix S7c can still make the grade in our third review of the week.

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Nikon Coolpix S10 Review at DCResource

DCResource have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S10, which has 6 megapixels, Vibration Reduction and a 10x, 38-380mm swivel lens.

“Photo quality, on the other hand, was good—and comparable with the best ultra zooms out there. The S10 took well-exposed photos with accurate colors (on most occasions), pleasing sharpness, and minimal purple fringing. Noise levels were low through ISO 200 and reasonable at ISO 400. While there’s an ISO 800 option, I’d avoid it if possible. The camera’s advanced redeye reduction system did an “okay” job at removing redeye—your results may vary of course, as redeye is different from person to person.”

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FotoNation Wireless Technology Selected by Trimble

FotoNation PTP-IP Analyzer FotoNation Press Release

FotoNation Implements PTP-IP Protocol on Trimble Devices to Wirelessly Transfer Photos from Digital Cameras

Burlingame, CA, Nov. 6, 2006—FotoNation, (www.fotonation.com), a world-leading imaging and connectivity solutions company for the digital photography industry, announced today that it has been selected by Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) to provide wireless PTP-IP technology for Trimble’s Mapping & Geographic Information System (GIS) handheld product line. Trimble’s new TrimPix technology enabled by FotoNation, links high resolution digital photographs to GIS features using Wi-Fi capable Nikon cameras. The technology is being showcased at the Trimble Dimensions Users Conference in Las Vegas and the European Conference for ESRI Users in Athens, Greece.

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Nikon Coolpix L5 Review at CNET

CNET have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix L5, which offers a 5x zoom lens, 7 megapixels and 2.5 inch LCD screen.

“Sometimes, the appeal of simplicity is too hard to ignore. That could explain why we’ve seen a growing number of cameras that combine a very short list of features with lots of automation to provide a relatively thought-free shooting experience. This should definitely appeal to people who are confused by the various settings on most cameras and have no interest in learning about them, though as you’d imagine, tweakers will want to steer clear. Nikon’s Coolpix L5 isn’t as bare-bones an experience as Olympus’s FE series or even Nikon’s own Coolpix L6, but it’s still fairly basic.”

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Nikon Coolpix S7c Review at TrustedReviews

TrustedReviews have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S7c, which offers 7 megapixels, a 35-105mm lens and electronic Vibration Reduction.

“Well it’s certainly got style, and plenty of it. Like most Nikon cameras, the build quality is impeccable. The S7c has an all-metal body finished in an attractive matt black with chrome trim, and has a nicely understated design. The body has a wave-like shape, with a smooth curve running the length of the front panel and reprised on the left-hand trim. The camera is thinner towards the right hand end, although it flares out again right at the edge, obviously intended to provide a handgrip.”

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ACDSee Pro Photo Manager RAW Update Beta

ACDSee Pro ACD Systems Press Release

ACDSee Pro Photo Manager Gives Professional Photographers Total Control Over Their Workflow with public beta RAW Format Support.

Victoria, British Columbia – November 2, 2006 – ACD Systems International Inc. (TSX: ASA), today announced a public beta software release which updates ACDSee® Pro Photo Manager, adding support for the newest RAW formats. Developed specifically for the professional photographer, ACDSee Pro will be showcased from November 2-4 at PhotoPlus Expo, Booth #1212, in New York. ACDSee Pro delivers advanced functionality designed to streamline the workflow of professional photographers, while incorporating the speed and organizing capabilities synonymous with ACDSee software solutions. “Once again, our commitment to working closely with professional photographers yields support for the newest digital cameras”, said Doug Vandekerkhove, CEO of ACD Systems.

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Nikon Coolpix S10 Review at TrustedReviews

TrustedReviews have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S10, which has 6 megapixels, Vibration Reduction and a 10x, 38-380mm swivel lens.

“The S10 has a good range of ISO settings, and noise control is exceptionally good. Even at the maximum 800 ISO image noise and colour distortion are kept to an acceptable minimum, producing usable shots even at this setting. The only real problem with image quality is the amount of compression. The image files are about 2/3rds the size of those produced by most 6MP cameras, and some images have heavy artefacting as a result.”

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Nikon Coolpix L6 Review at CNET

CNET have the first online review of the new 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix L6 camera.

“While we were not pleased with the inability to select ISO, the Coolpix L6’s biggest drawback is its glacially slow performance, especially with flash enabled. If you can get past the fact that you’ll have to wait anywhere from 2.5 to 8.1 seconds between shots, and you like the idea of fully automated shooting, the Coolpix L6 could be a good choice. But your best bet is to spend a little extra cash and step up to a faster camera.”

Website: CNET - Nikon Coolpix L6 Review

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ATP SDHC 4GB Memory Card

ATP SDHC 4GB Memory Card ATP Press Release

Sunnyvale, CA (October 23, 2006) – ATP Electronics® Inc., the industry leading manufacturer of flash media storage products, announced the release of a Class 6 ProMax® SD High Capacity (SDHCTM) 4GB memory card. This SDHC card, strictly following SD Association (SDA) v2.00 specifications, has passed rigorous testings for Class 6 certification at a recent SDA interoperability session performed by major camera manufacturers, such as Panasonic, Canon, Nikon and Casio. The Class 6 ProMax SDHC 4GB card maximizes the performances of newest models of high megapixel digital cameras such as Canon IXY 1000, PowerShot G7, A630/640, Panasonic DMC/SDR/DMR series, Nikon CoolPix S5, S6, D80 and Casio Exilim Z and S series digital cameras.

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Nikon Coolpix P3 Review at Digit.no

DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P3 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3.5x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD.

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Nikon Coolpix S10 Review at CNET

CNET have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S10, which has 6 megapixels, Vibration Reduction and a 10x, 38-380mm swivel lens.

“Images from the Nikon Coolpix S10 were very nice with lots of fine detail at its lower ISOs, well-saturated colors, and very little in the way of JPEG artifacts or colored fringing. The camera’s automatic white balance served up nearly neutral colors with our lab’s tungsten lights; there was an extremely mild warm cast, though some users may even like the effect. The tungsten white-balance setting yielded a slightly greenish cast with our tungsten lights, while the Preset (a.k.a. manual) white balance provided the most neutral results.”

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Nikon Coolpix S9 Review at CNET

CNET have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S9, which offers 6 megapixels, 2.5 inch LCD screen and a 3x zoom lens.

“Though Nikon’s noise-reduction algorithms help minimize noise in prints, they also rob much of an image’s finer detail. ISO 400 showed plenty of noise, though again, not-so-detailed prints should be OK at smaller sizes. In addition to sacrificing finer details at this highest setting, darker portions of our images, such as the face of a plush ape in our test scene, plunged even deeper into darkness, obscuring detail in shadows as well as smoothing the noise reduction.”

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Nikon Coolpix P3 Review at Imaging Resource

Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P3 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3.5x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD.

“The Nikon Coolpix P3 produced crisp prints at 8x10 inches, and somewhat softer but still acceptable ones at 11x14. As always though, the real test of print size came at the higher ISO settings. Here, the Nikon P3’s ISO 400 images were a little soft and noisy when printed at 8x10 inches, but we think well within the range of what most consumers would be satisfied with. ISO 200 shots looked quite clean at 8x10.”

Website: Imaging Resource - Nikon Coolpix P3 Review

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Limited Edition Nikon Coolpix Camera Accessory

Nikon Coolpix Camera Accessory Nikon USA Press Release

Nikon Teams With Designer Zac Posen to Create an Exclusive Limited Edition COOLPIX Camera Accessory - Inspired by Retro Camera Cases, Posen Designs Must Have Accessory for Nikon’s COOLPIX Style Series Digital Cameras

MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 13—Nikon is at the intersection of high fashion and high-technology this fall with a new partnership to provide a stunning look for style conscious and tech savvy digital camera users. Nikon and Zac Posen, House of Z, LLC, announce the creation of an Exclusive Limited Edition Zac Posen COOLPIX Camera Accessory. Nikon COOLPIX users can now carry their digital camera in a fashionable yet functional camera accessory. “As a style-focused brand, we are constantly looking for new ways to accommodate the image-savvy consumer. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Zac Posen, a celebrated and talented designer,” said Lisa Baxt, senior communications manager, for Nikon, Inc. “This partnership is based on our admiration of his creative talent, his love for Nikon and how his fashion line plays well with the stylish design of the COOLPIX Style Series cameras.”

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Nikon Coolpix S6 Review at Imaging Resource

Imaging Resource have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S6, a 6 megapixel, 3x optical zoom len, 3 inch LCD digital camera.

“With its attractive Wave design and large 3.0-inch LCD, the Nikon S6 is going to be hard to resist once you’ve got one in your hands. Nikon’s In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face Priority AF, and D-Lighting enhancement join the 11 Scene modes and four Scene Assist modes to make still photography a pleasure. Add a wide selection of Movie modes and a Voice recorder mode and the Coolpix S6 is as useful as it is lovely to behold. The large LCD is a great stage for the slide show option as well as Picmotion presentations. And being able to transmit stored and live images wirelessly is a nice convenience.”

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Nikon Coolpix L4 Review at Imaging Resource

Imaging Resource have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L4, a 4 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.

The new 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix L6 is announced today. Available in September 2006, the Nikon L6 is a Jessops exclusive.

Nikon UK Press Release

The Nikon Coolpix L6 digital compact camera is one of the latest additions to the range offering powerful imaging performance, easy operation and outstanding battery life. Housed in a slim, lightweight body, the Nikon L6 boasts 6.0 effective megapixels. The Nikon L6 also offers an optical 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens with a focal range of 38-116mm (35mm equivalent), allowing users the flexibility to shoot a range of images from portraits to expansive landscapes with true-to-life colour and fine detail. The Nikon Coolpix L6 delivers the world’s longest battery life* – allowing the user to take up to 1,000 shots when using the supplied Energizer™ lithium AA-size batteries. The extended battery life is extremely convenient and is ideal when traveling or photographing important events where you can’t afford to run out of power.

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Nikon Coolpix L3 Review at Imaging Resource

Imaging Resource have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L3, a 5 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.

“For an entry-level camera, the Nikon Coolpix L3 has a lot going for it, including a generous 6-megapixel CCD sensor, a sharp 3x Nikkor optical zoom and improved overall ergonomics, making it the slimmest and best looking digital camera I’ve seen that takes AA batteries. For the novice shooter, the Nikon L3 has a very robust feature set which along with Nikon’s D-Lighting, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face Priority AF and Best Shot Selector, has 15 scene modes including four with Scene Assist. As a basic snapshooter, the L3 performed well, capturing sharp images with a good dynamic range and punchy color.”

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HP D7160 Review at Imaging Resource

Imaging Resource have reviewed the new HP D7160 desktop printer.

“Another surprise awaited me when I popped an SD card in the reader and made a series of 4x6 prints on HP Advanced photo paper from images shot by a Nikon Coolpix S6. Despite my earlier success with the garden shot, these prints were disappointing. Any bright object in them was oversaturated. One thing to remember with any inkjet is to wait a bit before evaluating the results. The ink is encapsulated in the paper surface and the vehicle has to evaporate and the paper surface shrink back down before the image can be evaluated. Waiting really didn’t help, though.”

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Nikon Coolpix L4 Review at TrustedReviews

TrustedReviews have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L4, a 4 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.

“Image quality is generally very good, with accurate colour reproduction, good contrast and a very high level of detail despite the limited resolution. The f2.8-f4.9 Nikkor lens is better than average, producing sharp images from edge to edge, although it does suffer from significant barrel distortion at the wide angle. Unfortunately there is one major problem with image quality, and that’s the exposure. The L4’s CCD seems to have much more limited dynamic range than most other cameras, so in high contrast shots it tends to burn out highlights or lose shadow detail, and sometimes both. “

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Nikon Coolpix P4 Review at Digital Trends

Digital Trends have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P4, which offers a 3.5x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36mm-126mm on a 35mm film camera, vibration reduction, aperture-priority mode and and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.

“The end results were mixed. Colors for the most part were dead-on. They didn’t have much pop but EV and sharpness/contrast tweaks made similar shots more vivid. This is really a taste issue but you can adjust this camera in myriad ways which is a very good thing. There were some definite focusing problems in available light—even with the VR set to Active. Rather than blur, the camera had problems choosing the right section to focus on (this was in flower/macro setting). “

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Nikon Coolpix L2 Review at Imaging Resource

Imaging Resource have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L2, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.

“Compared to some competing entry-level models that take AA batteries the new Nikon Coolpix L2 has very limited manual control particularly when it comes to ISO light sensitivity adjustment. The L2 makes up for its lack of control, however, with a robust automatic feature set that’s helps make picture-taking easier for the entry-level shooter. While it’s not the fastest camera in its class, the Nikon L2 does capture very nice images in adequate lighting conditions with its 6MP sensor and 3x Zoom Nikkor lens, making it a decent, if somewhat limited, snapshooter.”

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Nikon Coolpix S6 Review at Photoxels

DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S6, a 6 megapixel, 3x optical zoom len, 3 inch LCD digital camera.

“Overall, the Nikon Coolpix S6 delivers good to very good image quality in “sunny outdoors” situations but is a bit challenged in low-light situations. It does have many practical features, such as BSS, D-Lighting (see User’s Experience) and Manual AF areas that help you get the most in those challenging situations.”

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Nikon Coolpix S6 Review

The Nikon Coolpix S6 is an eye-catching 6 megapixel digital camera with a distinctive “wave design”. The S6 offers a 3x optical zoom lens, large, high-resolution 3 inch LCD screen and Wireless functionality. The Nikon S6 also features the usual Nikon technologies - In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF and D-Lighting - to help improve your photos. Is the Nikon Coolpix S6 more than just a good-looking camera? Read our latest review to find out.

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Nikon Capture NX Trial Version

Nikon Nikon have released Capture NX as a 30-day trial version. We first saw Capture NX demoed at PMA back in February and were suitably impressed, naming it as one of our picks of the show - you should definitely download the trial version and give it a whirl.

Nikon USA Press Release

Trial Version Offers 30 Days to Test Drive Capture NX - A Powerful and Intuitive New Software That Dramatically Simplifies Photo Editing for JPEG, TIFF and Nikon RAW (NEF) Format Images

MELVILLE, N.Y., July 7 /PRNewswire/—Nikon (http://www.nikondigital.com) today released a trial version of Capture NX(TM)—a new software that is designed specifically for photographers, providing a unique and easy to understand interface with tools that photographers need, but without the level of complexity and clutter of other image editing applications. The software can be used with JPEG and TIFF format images from any source, and its patented new U Point(TM) technology offers photographers a dramatically simplified way to edit their pictures by enabling them to enhance specific areas of a picture selectively, without the use of masks, selections, or layers. Capture NX also works with Nikon’s RAW (NEF) format images, and inherits Nikon’s robust RAW processing capabilities for the highest quality results from NEF files.

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Nikon Supports Mike McCartney’s 2005 LIVE8 Diary

2005 LIVE8 Diary Nikon UK Press Release

Wednesday July 5, 2006 - Nikon is pleased to support a photographic documentary of the 2005 LIVE8 event in London’s Hyde Park captured by Mike McCartney. The book has been produced to celebrate the LIVE8 event, one year on, with the objective of raising further funds for the “Make Poverty History” campaign. All the images used within the book were taken on a Nikon COOLPIX 4500 camera, rather than a whole host of professional products, to enable Mike to take an informal diary of the day’s events. Only 1,500 special limited edition copies of Live8 will be published, with profits going directly to the Live Aid Trust.

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Nikon UK Offers Cashback for Coolpix L2 and L3

Nikon Coolpix L2 Nikon UK Press Release

Wednesday July 5, 2006 - Nikon is pleased to announce an exclusive offer entitling customers to cashback on selected COOLPIX Life series compact cameras during 14th-16th July through selected national press. For one weekend only customers will be able to claim £50 cashback on Nikon’s COOLPIX L2 compact camera, RRP £179.99. Alternatively, Nikon is also offering £40 cashback on the COOLPIX L3 camera, RRP £149.99.

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Nikon Coolpix S6 Photos

Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Nikon Coolpix S6, a few days before the full review is online. The Nikon S6 is a 6 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens, 3 inch LCD and WiFi functionality.

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Nikon Coolpix S5 Review at Imaging Resource

Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S5 digital camera.

“While, in all honesty, I had been getting a bit bored with the recent crop of slim cameras, the wave design of the new Nikon S5 and S6, made me sit up and take notice. With dimensions of approximately 3.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 inches, a weight of 5.3 ounces (with battery and SD card), and a smooth metallic surface that’s cool to the touch, the S5 is a camera you can put in your pocket and truly forget about until you’re ready to shoot.”

Website: Imaging Resource - Nikon Coolpix S5 Review

DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S6, a 6 megapixel, 3x optical zoom len, 3 inch LCD digital camera.

“The slim and sexy Nikon Coolpix S6 was announced in February, along with its compatriot, the S5. Both cameras share similar specs, like 6 megapixels on a 1/2.5-inch CCD and a 3x optical zoom lens, with the main difference being the wireless capability on the flagship S6. The WiFi enabled digital camera allows users to send photos and videos to profiled computers and printers without a USB cable in sight. Still, the camera comes with plenty of wires in the package.”

Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Nikon Coolpix S6 Review

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Nikon Coolpix S6 Review at DigiCamReview

DigiCamReview have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S6, a 6 megapixel, 3x optical zoom len, 3 inch LCD digital camera.

“The camera is easy to use, although the camera does have quite a lot of options and features. The controls on the back of the camera are fairly easy to use - the menus are responsive and easy to read, and the scroll wheel is a very nice method of choosing your mode or scrolling through photos. The menus can become slightly confusing simply due to the fact that there are SO many different menus, plus you also have the choice of viewing the menus as text (as shown above) or as icons. The camera is very thin, although the camera is fairly tall and wide for an ultra-compact. The menus are also easy to use, and the options are big enough and easy enough to see clearly, although I do have reservations about all the menus appearing as a dull grey colour - perhaps if the setup menu and other menus were clearly different colours it would make it easier to see which menu you are using.”

Website: DigiCamReview - Nikon Coolpix S6 Review

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Nikon Coolpix S6 Review at DCResource

DCResource have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S6, a 6 megapixel, 3x optical zoom len, 3 inch LCD digital camera.

“The Coolpix S6 is a slim metal camera with a “wave” design. It’s not the smallest camera in its class, but it will still fit into your smallest pocket with ease. The camera is well built. The S6 gets a mixed review in terms of usability. While the buttons on the back of the camera are okay (and I like the four-way controller wheel thing), the buttons on top are truly microscopic and hard to use. The S6 has a big and beautiful 3-inch LCD that has average visibility in low light and better-than-average visibility in low light. Unfortunately this huge screen doesn’t leave much room for your fingers, which makes the camera hard to hold. Not surprisingly the S6 lacks an optical viewfinder, and I’ll leave it up to you to decide if that’s a good or bad thing. The camera comes with a dock, which is required for USB or video out and optional for battery charging.”

Website: DCResource - Nikon Coolpix S6 Review

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Gary's Parries 11/06/06

Gary's Parries This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:

1. What’s A Wife To Do?
2. The Sony DSC-W100 (Will It Go ‘Round In Circles)
3. Blue Ha-Wi-Fi

Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were afraid to ask. No question too difficult, or too easy. As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, and a former Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems, as well as a recording studio owner/operator, and now, a digital camera enthusiast, GARY has more digital camera knowledge in his entire brain than most people have in their little finger. In the unlikely event that GARY would not know the answer to your question, he will answer it anyway, true to the spirit of the word “Parries”, a fencing term which, in this context, implies “cleverly evasive answers”. So let your imagination run wild. Email all your nagging digital camera questions to: [email protected], and then, En Garde!

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Nikon Coolpix P4 Review at CNET

CNET have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P4, which offers a 3.5x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36mm-126mm on a 35mm film camera, vibration reduction, aperture-priority mode and and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.

Gary's Parries This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:

1. Nikon D70 Front-Focused Images (Part III)
2. How To Achieve Smaller Image Files
3. Busy As A Bee

Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were afraid to ask. No question too difficult, or too easy. As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, and a former Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems, as well as a recording studio owner/operator, and now, a digital camera enthusiast, GARY has more digital camera knowledge in his entire brain than most people have in their little finger. In the unlikely event that GARY would not know the answer to your question, he will answer it anyway, true to the spirit of the word “Parries”, a fencing term which, in this context, implies “cleverly evasive answers”. So let your imagination run wild. Email all your nagging digital camera questions to: [email protected], and then, En Garde!

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Nikon Coolpix P3 Review at DCResource

DCResource have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P3 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3.5x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD.

“Overall the photo quality on the Coolpix P3 was very good. It generally took well-exposed photos (it underexposed a few shots) with accurate colors and minimal purple fringing. Noise levels are reasonable given the resolution of the camera. My only real complaint is that photos are a bit soft straight out of the camera. If you agree you can turn up the sharpness a bit in the shooting menu.”

Website: DCResource - Nikon Coolpix P3 Review

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Nikon Coolpix L2 Review at Photoxels

DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L2, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.

“The Nikon Coolpix L2 is targeted to entry-level photographers desiring automated operations in an ultra-compact, simple-to-use and affordable digital camera. Nikon’s unique D-Lighting and Best Shot Selector help the beginner get the shot in less than ideal situations. Recommended for sunny outdoors use.”

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Nikon Coolpix P3 Review at CNET

CNET have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P3 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3.5x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD.

“Wi-Fi is the word for the 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix P3. Like its predecessors, the Coolpix P1 and the P2, as well as its compact contemporary, the Coolpix S6, this compact point-and-shoot incorporates an internal transmitter for uploading pictures to a nearby computer or printer. While it sounds exciting, Nikon’s wireless implementation falls a little short of true usefulness. Indeed, it’s the P3’s excellent image quality that impresses us far more than its wireless abilities. With optical vibration reduction (VR), the P3 is a great snapshooter that should please discriminating users.”

Website: CNET - Nikon Coolpix P3 Review

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Nikon Coolpix S5 Review at DCViews

DCViews have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S5 digital camera.

“The Nikon ED f/3.0-5.4 35-105mm optical zoom lens produces sharp results in the centre of the image throughout its range, but there is some notable vignetting in the extreme corners of the pictures. Also we noted that corners were definitely lacking in sharpness. The latter would not be too obvious in most day to day photo situations but vignetting will be clearly visible in images with uniform colours, such as the blossom image you can see here. There is no evidence of purple fringing in extreme contrast situations. A fair amount of barrel distortion is visible at wide angle, which slowly changes into some pincushioning when you zoom in. The amount of barrel distortion seems to be a bit more than what we have come to expect in cameras of this class.”

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Canon PowerShot S3 IS Review at DCResource

DCResource have published the first online review of the Canon PowerShot S3 IS, a 6 megapixel camera with an image stabilized 12x zoom lens, ISO 800 and a 2 inch LCD screen.

“While not exactly an exciting upgrade over its predecessor, the Canon PowerShot S3 is still an excellent ultra zoom camera that earns my recommendation. It offers just about everything you want in a camera, from a big zoom lens to optical image stabilization to manual controls to a fancy movie mode.”

Website: DCResource - Nikon Coolpix S3 Review

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Nikon Coolpix DigiScope 8.1 Photo Package

Nikon USA Press Release

Nikon continues to break new ground in the world of digiscoping — not only with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, but with how simple it has made matching up the proper components in a digiscoping system. The new Nikon Coolpix DigiScope 8.1 Photo Package is the simplest, most versatile digiscoping system ever, putting extreme high power, high-resolution digital photo capabilities into the hands of wildlife photographers of every level. This new package includes the latest in Nikon’s digital cameras—the Nikon COOLPIX P4 digital camera, a Nikon 16x/24x/30x wide Digiscoping Eyepiece, and a Nikon DigiScope P4 Digital Camera Adapter Bracket. MSRP for this package is $729.95. The only thing you need to add to complete the system is your choice of Nikon Fieldscope body: whether it’s the award-winning 82mm Fieldscope ED, 60mm Fieldscope or 60mm Fieldscope ED or the incredibly compact, new 50mm Fieldscope ED (awarded Outdoor Life magazine’s 2006 Editor’s Choice in spotting scopes).

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Nikon Scoops Three TIPA Awards

Nikon D200 Nikon UK Press Release

Wednesday April 26, 2006 - Nikon has scooped three awards at the prestigious Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) awards 2006 with three top products earning best-in-class accolades. The D200 was named “Best D-SLR Expert in Europe 2006”, the D50 won the “Best D-SLR Entry Level in Europe 2006” award and the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED has been dubbed the “Best professional Lens in Europe 2006”. Martina Beckmann, Manager Marketing Communications at Nikon Europe BV, said: “We are delighted to receive the three TIPA awards, especially after the success we had last year with the Nikon F6, Nikon COOLPIX 7900 and the Nikon AF-S VR 200 f/2 lens all winning awards.”

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Nikon Coolpix P4 Review

Announced at PMA in February, the Nikon Coolpix P4 is Nikon’s top-of-the-range compact camera for 2006 (the Nikon P3 is the same camera with the addition of WiFi). 8 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and 3.5x zoom lens are fairly standard features nowadays. More interesting on the Nikon P4 is the introduction of Vibration Reduction, the first time that an optical image stabilisation system has featured on a Nikon compact camera. 16 scene modes and Aperture-priority mode make the Nikon P4 of interest to both advanced photographers and casual snapshooters. Can the Nikon P4 live up to its “Performance” tag? Read the full review to find out.

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Nikon Coolpix S5 Review at DigitalCameraReview

DigitalCameraReview have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S5 digital camera.

“Auto ISO images are generally excellent with sharp resolution, bold colors, and lots of snap (although some very minor pattern noise is occasionally visible in shadow areas). ISO 50 and 100 images are consistently excellent with very good detail and virtually no noise. ISO 200 images are surprisingly good, essentially the same as lower ISO images. Noise levels rise noticeably at ISO 400 - images are a bit flat and some fine detail is lost (Noise comes through as an overall soft graininess sort of reminiscent of high speed film). I did see some blotching (chroma noise) in a couple of ISO 400 images.”

Website: DigitalCameraReview - Nikon Coolpix S5 Review

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Nikon Coolpix P4 Review at TrustedReviews

TrustedReviews have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P4, which offers a 3.5x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36mm-126mm on a 35mm film camera, vibration reduction, aperture-priority mode and and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.

“After the poor results I got from the Coolpix S5, I am happy to report that the P4 produces much better images. In fact I would say that it has among the best image quality I’ve seen from a pocket compact camera. Colour reproduction, exposure and focusing are all extremely accurate, and the F2.7-5.3 lens produces excellent edge sharpness, high contrast and plenty of detail. There is significant barrel distortion at the widest setting, but not as bad as the lens on the S5.”

Website: TrustedReviews - Nikon Coolpix P4 Review

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Nikon Coolpix P3 Review at Steves Digicams

DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P3 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3.5x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD.

“The P3’s shooting performance was average. Power up to first image captured measured just under 4 seconds. Shutter lag measured 2/10 second when pre-focused and 1 second including autofocus, both times including the approx. 1/10 second delay in the live image of the LCD viewfinder. The shot to shot delay averaged about 2.7 seconds between frames without the use of the flash and between 3 and 8 seconds with the flash, depending on subject distance.”

Website: Steves Digicams - Nikon Coolpix P3 Review

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Nikon Coolpix L4 Review at Steves Digicams

DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L4, a 4 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.

“The L4 is not what I would call a robust performer. Power up to first image captured measured 3 seconds, much of which is consumed by extending the lens. Shutter lag averaged 3/10 of a second when pre-focused, including about 1/10 second delay in the LCD viewfinder’s live image; autofocus shutter lag averaged 7/10 second. When shooting in single exposure mode, the shot to shot delay measured approx. 3 seconds between frames without use of the flash and between 5 and 9 seconds with the flash, depending on subject distance and battery condition. I also noticed that when using the camera’s red-eye reduction flash mode, the viewfinder blanks during the pre- flash, a critical period of just under one second.”

Website: Steves Digicams - Nikon Coolpix L4 Review

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Nikon Coolpix S6 Review at Steves Digicams

DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S6, a 6 megapixel, 3x optical zoom len, 3 inch LCD digital camera.

“I was pleased with the overall image quality when using 6-Megapixel Fine mode. Outdoor images showed good overall exposure, with colors being nicely saturated. Noise levels were very low at sensitivity settings of ISO 50 and 100. Shadow noise is present at ISO 200, and noise is noticeable throughout the image at ISO 400, although those images are quite usable.”

Website: Steves Digicams - Nikon Coolpix S6 Review

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Nikon Coolpix S5 Review at Steves Digicams

DIWA member and Steves Digicams have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S5 digital camera.

“I was disappointed with one aspect of the lens, however; it has a fixed aperture. The lens does include an electronically-controlled neutral-density filter that reduces the available light to an effective f/8 from f/3 at wide angle, but that step is sometimes too great, causing the exposure system to select it in combination with a slow shutter speed, sometimes resulting in images blurred by camera shake even in bright sunlight. The lens also exhibits a bit of vignetting, or light fall-off at the corners.”

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Nikon Coolpix L2 Review at DigitalCameraReview

DigitalCameraReview have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L2, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.

“I was impressed with the image quality. Colors were accurate and skin tones looked good and weren’t too warm or reddish. Exposure was good outside and handled tough lighting well (full sunlight and shaded areas). Indoor shots were typically underexposed, but I have a hunch that this was done on purpose so that the results of applying D-Lighting to the image would work out. It’s always possible to lighten an under-exposed image than it is to darken an over-exposed image. When images are over-exposed, details are completely lost. If you don’t like the under-exposure, just bump up the exposure compensation via the shooting Menu. If you have a lot of fine details around the edges of your frame, you may notice some softness around the margins of the image. Chromatic aberration was well controlled.”

Website: DigitalCameraReview - Nikon Coolpix L2 Review

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Nikon Coolpix S5 Review at TrustedReviews

TrustedReviews have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S5 digital camera.

“Like all Nikon compacts the build quality is exemplary. The finish is protected by a scratch-resistant lacquer, and the LCD also has a scratch-resistant acrylic outer layer, so the camera should survive an accidental in-pocket encounter with you car keys without too much damage. For its size the S5 feels surprisingly substantial, and it has a feeling of real quality about it. As well it might, because with a list price of £299.99 and a street price of around £235 it is well above the average for a camera in this class. With cameras such as the smaller and lighter Casio EX-Z60, Sony DSC-W50 or Pentax Optio S6 available for under £200 the Coolpix S5 needs to be something special if it’s going to compete. The Nikon brand name alone, unimpeachably reputable though it may be, simply isn’t enough these days.”

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Nikon Exhibits at Japan Design Exhibition

Nikon Japan Design Exhibition Nikon Press Release

Nikon at the “Japan Design - Good Design Award 50 Years exhibition,” held in Milan to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Good Design Awards

April 4, 2006 - Nikon is pleased to announce that it will be displaying products from April 5 through 10, 2006 at the Japan Design - Good Design Award 50 Years exhibition held in Milan, Italy. This exhibition is sponsored by the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization to celebrate the 50th year since the founding of the Good Design Awards (G-Mark). 20 Japanese companies will demonstrate the history and potential of the designs of Japan that have led the world through innovation.

As one of the companies that have received Good Design Awards, Nikon will display a lineup including three concept camera models, the Nikon F which was created with the cooperation of the late graphic designer Yusaku Kamekura, the F6 and D2H SLR cameras featuring a red triangular motif suggested by industrial designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, the F3 SLR camera custom-made for NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), binoculars, and eyeglass frames, all clearly epitomizing the three key words of Nikon design: Reliability, Innovation, and Elegance.

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Nikon Coolpix L2 Review at Steves Digicams

DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L2, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.

“Image quality was pleasing for a 6-megapixel consumer model. The majority of our sample images were sharp and showed good color saturation. Outdoors, it captured nice images with proper exposure and beautiful sky detail. Like we saw on the Coolpix L1 from last year, ISO sensitivity is fully automatic; there’s no manual adjustment is available. I saw very little noise when the camera was using a lower ISO setting, but as with most consumer models, these levels will become more noticeable as the sensitivity is increased. “

Website: Steves Digicams - Nikon Coolpix L2 Review

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Nikon Coolpix L3 Review at Steves Digicams

DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L3, a 5 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.

“The L3’s shooting performance was a bit sluggish for a camera in this class. Power up to first image captured measured 3.2 seconds, much of which is consumed by extending the lens. While the shutter lag averaged just /10 of a second when pre-focused, it slowed to a leisurely 1.3 seconds including autofocus time. When shooting in single exposure mode, the shot to shot delay measured approx. 2.1 seconds between frames without use of the flash and between 6 and 8 seconds with the flash, depending on subject distance and battery life. I also noticed that when using the camera’s red-eye reduction flash mode, the viewfinder blanks during the pre- flash, a critical period of just under one second.”

Website: Steves Digicams - Nikon Coolpix L3 Review

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Nikon Coolpix P4 Review at ePhotoZine

ePhotoZine have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P4, which offers a 3.5x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36mm-126mm on a 35mm film camera, vibration reduction, aperture-priority mode and and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.

“ISO50 and ISO100 both produce minimal amounts of noise, with ISO200 being a little more noisy, but not so much that it would be noticeable in small to medium sized prints. ISO400 displays more noise, but the level is an improvement on previous Coolpix cameras.
The VR system should reduce the need to shoot at higher ISO settings if your subject is static. This is no substitute for a higher sensitivity, as this is required to get a higher shutter speed to freeze your subject if it’s moving.”

Website: ePhotoZine - Nikon Coolpix P4 Review

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Nikon Coolpix P3 Review at DigitalCameraReview

DigitalCameraReview have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P3 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3.5x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD.

“The Nikon Coolpix P3 is about the size of a thick bi-fold wallet. It’s possible to pocket, but it wouldn’t really be comfortable there. A little bigger than a lot of cameras on the market, but a nice size for whom I think this camera is made. The person using this camera gets it because they like the wealth of shooting features. These folks also know that they need a camera that is substantial enough to get a nice, stable hand hold. Build quality is excellent—the camera is solid and doesn’t feel cheap. In my opinion, the camera won’t win any style awards, but the ergonomics are good and controls are easy to reach.”

Website: DigitalCameraReview - Nikon Coolpix P3 Review

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Nikon Coolpix S5 Review at Fotopolis

DIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S5 digital camera.

Website: Fotopolis - Nikon Coolpix S5 Review

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Gary's Parries 02/04/06

Gary's Parries This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:

1. Artistic Photos Gone Wild
2. No Red-Eye, I Want My Money Back
3. Good Camera, Cheap Lens
4. DVD-R For Video Versus For Data
5. April Fools

Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were afraid to ask. No question too difficult, or too easy. As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, and a former Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems, as well as a recording studio owner/operator, and now, a digital camera enthusiast, GARY has more digital camera knowledge in his entire brain than most people have in their little finger. In the unlikely event that GARY would not know the answer to your question, he will answer it anyway, true to the spirit of the word “Parries”, a fencing term which, in this context, implies “cleverly evasive answers”. So let your imagination run wild. Email all your nagging digital camera questions to: [email protected], and then, En Garde!

You may also attach to your email an ORIGINAL PHOTO of your choosing for display with your question. No personal information will be published with your question unless you specifically include it in the text or attached photo of your email. Emails selected for publication may also be edited for grammar, content, or other reasons.

Gary's Parries This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:

1. 3D Digital Cameras
2. The Sharper Image
3. Goodbye, Mr. 2/3” CCD Chips
4. Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This
5. Bridge Cameras Over Troubled Waters

Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were afraid to ask. No question too difficult, or too easy. As a Principal Software Engineer, and a former Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems, as well as a recording studio owner/operator, and now, a digital camera enthusiast, GARY has more digital camera knowledge in his entire brain than most people have in their little finger. In the unlikely event that GARY would not know the answer to your question, he will answer it anyway, true to the spirit of the word “Parries”, a fencing term which, in this context, implies “cleverly evasive answers”. So let your imaginations run wild. Email all your nagging questions to: [email protected], and then, En Garde!

The best question of the week will receive a small PRIZE from the PhotographyBLOG goody bag, so send your questions now.

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PMA 2006 "Hot Top 10"

PMA 2006: PMA 2006 turned out to be as much about the future as the present, with some of the hottest new products just being prototypes or mockups, rather than the real deal. Consequently you won’t be able to get your hands on quite a lot of the kit that has been announced until May, June, or even 6 months later in the case of the Panasonic DMC-L1 and the as yet un-named 10 megapixel Pentax DSLR. In fact, of all the products listed in our Hot Top 10 for PMA 2006, only 2 of them are available to buy today (Bibble Labs 4.6 and Muvee). Carry on reading to find out which products made our top 10…

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Nikon Coolpix P1 Review at ByteSector

ByteSector have published a review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix P1 Wi-Fi digital camera.

“The key selling point on this camera is its onboard wireless network capability. It can interface with any 802.11b or g network after a very simple configuration process through a PC. Surprisingly, to configure the camera for network access, you will first be required to connect it to a computer using the USB cable. I’d have preferred to be able to configure the camera entirely through its user interface, but unfortunately, that isn’t possible.”

Website: ByteSector - Nikon Coolpix P1 Review

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51 New Delkin Products at PMA 2006

PMA 2006: Delkin Devices Press Release

Delkin Devices, Inc., based in Poway, California, has been providing “Everything but the Camera” since 1986. From Archival Gold Media to Pop-Up Shades, Delkin provides products with premium quality, innovative designs and an ongoing dedication to superior customer service. Delkin announces 51 new products at the PMA (Photo Marketing Association Show) in Orlando starting February 26th. “We have something for everyone,” says CEO and President Martin Wood. “Everything from new batteries and scratch resistant recordable media to MP3 players and instructional DVD’s, we are dedicated to providing our customers with solutions to their digital photography needs.”

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Gary's Parries 26/02/06

Gary's Parries This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:

1. In-Camera Noise Ninja?
2. Adjusting Your Digicam To Be As Sharp And Clear As Film
3. Time-Lapse Photography With Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1
4. Image Sensor Sizes Explained

Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were afraid to ask. No question too difficult, or too easy. As a Principal Software Engineer, and a former Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems, as well as a recording studio owner/operator, and now, a digital camera enthusiast, GARY has more digital camera knowledge in his entire brain than most people have in their little finger. And, in the unlikely event that GARY would not know the answer to your question, he will answer it anyway, true to the spirit of the word “Parries”, a fencing term which, in this context, implies “cleverly evasive answers”. So let your imaginations run wild. Email all of your nagging questions to: [email protected], and then, En Garde!

The best question of the week will receive a small prize from the PhotographyBLOG goody bag, so send your questions now. If you do not see your previously submitted question in this week’s column, it may have been submitted too late for consideration, in which case it will be held over for next week. If your question is selected for publication, the complete text of your email will be included in the column, but may be edited for grammar, consistency, or other reasons. No personal information will be published with your question unless you specifically type it into the text of your email. All judging is done on an impartial basis without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, professional status, physical disability, mental handicap, or model of camera owned (these latter two go hand-in-hand). The decision of the judges is final.

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Imagelink Cameras Debut at PMA

Kodak ImageLink Print System Kodak Press Release

Nikon, Olympus, Pentax Debut IMAGELINK System-Enabled Cameras at PMA - Acceptance of Printing Standard Will Benefit Millions of Consumers Worldwide

ROCHESTER, NY, February 22—Nikon, Olympus and Pentax introduced five digital cameras designed to connect to Kodak’s EASYSHARE printer dock via the IMAGELINK system standard at the Photo Marketing Association International Convention and Trade Show this week. The IMAGELINK print system, introduced by Kodak and a consortium of leading digital camera manufacturers at Photokina in September 2004, is a standard that allows pictures taken with a digital camera to be printed directly on the KODAK EASYSHARE printer dock. The dock enables consumers to print outstanding quality snapshots at the press of a button without connecting to a computer—a task that many consumers find complicated and time consuming.

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Nikon Coolpix S5 and Nikon Coolpix S6

PMA 2006: The Nikon Coolpix S5 and Nikon Coolpix S6 are announced. 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch and 3 inch LCDs respectively. Coolpix S5 available end of February for £299.99 / €369. Coolpix S6 available mid March for £349.99 / €459.

Nikon Press Release

Two exciting digital compacts packing new photo-sharing entertainment into attractive wave-surface designs.

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the Nikon Coolpix S5 and Nikon Coolpix S6. Two exciting new cameras built for the sharing of digital photographic enjoyment, the Nikon S5 and Nikon S6 combine high-quality imaging performance with impressive wave-surface design, enable images to be improved in-camera, feature outstandingly large LCDs and introduce the powerful Pictmotion function that allows users to create entertaining in-camera shows. With the COOLPIX S5 and S6, image quality is also pleasingly high. Both cameras offer a 1/2.5-inch CCD and 6.0 effective megapixel resolution to produce images that stay sharp even when significantly enlarged. The Nikon Coolpix S5 and Nikon Coolpix S6 also each feature a superior quality 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens with a range of 35-105mm (35mm equivalent) that gives the photographer the freedom to zoom out for beautiful landscapes, zoom in for tightly composed portraits, and enjoy macro photography from as close as 4cm.

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Nikon Coolpix P3 and Nikon Coolpix P4

PMA 2006: The Nikon Coolpix P3 and Nikon Coolpix P4 are announced. 8.1 megapixels, 3.5x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD. Coolpix P3 available end of February for £349.99 / €459. Coolpix P4 available mid March for £329.99 / €399.

Nikon Press Release

Higher performance, further functionality and extended photo enjoyment in attractive body.

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX P3 and COOLPIX P4. Two compact digital cameras combining an exceptional 8.1 megapixels of resolution with an array of advanced features, the COOLPIX P3 and P4 take picture-taking enjoyment a step ahead. The COOLPIX P3 and P4 feature a 1/1.8-inch CCD. And because they offer 8.1 effective megapixels of image resolution, both cameras deliver outstanding imaging power that’s not only enough to show beautiful skin texture and capture the myriad colors of the human eye, but also enough to ensure shots stay breathtakingly clear even when significantly enlarged. They also each incorporate a 36-126mm (35mm equivalent) Zoom-Nikkor lens that offers ample freedom to zoom in for close compositions, zoom right out to capture breathtaking scenery and even enjoy macro shooting from as close as 4cm.

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Nikon Coolpix L2, Nikon Coolpix L3 and Nikon Coolpix L4

PMA 2006: The Nikon Coolpix L2, Nikon Coolpix L3 and Nikon Coolpix L4 are announced. 6, 5.1 and 4 megapixels respectively, 3x optical zoom lens, 2 inch LCD. Coolpix L2 available end of February for £199.99 / €245. Coolpix L3 available end of February for £169.99 / €212. Coolpix L4 available mid March for £129.99 / €159.

Nikon UK Press Release

Three compact digital cameras offering exceptional design and high-quality finish, with the easy operability to let anyone take a better class of picture

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX L2, COOLPIX L3 and COOLPIX L4. These three entry-level digital compact cameras combine high-quality components like a 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens and a bright 2.0-inch LCD with in-camera image-improvement features, in lightweight and compact, yet elegantly finished bodies. All three cameras boast powerful 38-116mm (114mm for the COOLPIX L4) Zoom-Nikkor lenses (35mm equivalent), providing the liberty to zoom in for tight personal portraits, or zoom out to take in expansive outdoor scenes. The CCD delivers higher performance within tighter dimensions, greatly adding to the cameras’ compact portability while offering generous effective megapixel values of 6.0 for the COOLPIX L2, 5.1 for the COOLPIX L3, and 4.0 for the COOLPIX L4, ensuring the refined image clarity that you’ve come to expect from other members of the COOLPIX family. All three also feature a bright, easy-to-view 2.0-inch LCD that’s now even easier to operate with new icons and function selection, and easier on the eyes thanks to a new color scheme.

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Nikon Pictmotion

PMA 2006: Nikon Pictmotion in-camera slideshow functionality is introduced in the new Coolpix S5 and S6 cameras.

Nikon Press Release

So much more than a slideshow, Pictmotion blends images, movies, music and visual styles to produce entertaining in-camera shows.

Tokyo – Nikon Corporation is proud to announce Pictmotion – a unique new feature that makes it easy to share the joy of photography in a more entertaining, more advanced manner. Presently available with the newly released COOLPIX S5 and S6, this in-camera capability enables recorded image and movie files to be combined with music and visual styles to produce intuitive in-camera shows that take the fun of digital photography much further. Containing patented technologies provided by muvee Technologies Pte. Ltd., Pictmotion empowers the COOLPIX S5 and S6 with an embedded muvee-making function similar to the muvee feature previously available with Nikon PictureProject software – automatically analyzing selected images, movies, styles, music and settings to produce creative, compelling slideshow productions that are easy to make and exciting to show. And because the software is already in the camera, users can make and view their Pictmotion productions on the go, save them to memory, and enjoy playing them back again and again anywhere – without the need for a PC.

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Nikon Coolpix Premium Features Website

Nikon Press Release

Nikon launches a website dedicated to its COOLPIX Premium Features - The place to learn about and experience the advantages of the advanced features built into Nikon’s COOLPIX cameras

Tokyo – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of its new website dedicated to introducing the four sets of advanced functions that collectively comprise the COOLPIX Premium Features built into new Nikon COOLPIX cameras, which aim to make it easier and more fun to shoot, to achieve optimized images, and to share the fun with others. The site’s easy navigation and interactive graphic presentation is designed to let visitors experience the effects and advantages of each feature first-hand.

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Nikon and Nik Software Collaborate

Nikon Europe Press Release

Nikon Digital Imaging Software Business enhanced by Collaboration with American Developer, Nik Software, Inc.

Amsterdam, 14 February 2006. Michio Kariya, President of Nikon Corporation, is pleased to announce collaboration in the field of imaging software for digital cameras with American software developer, Nik Software, Inc., formerly nik multimedia, Inc. with Headquarters in San Diego, California. With this collaboration, the technologies of both companies will be merged to develop and market innovative software products based on new concepts. This new relationship will enable a stronger presence and guarantee a leading role in the imaging software market. To further the success of this collaboration, Nikon has also made equity investment in Nik Software, Inc..

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Nikon Coolpix S3 Review at Imaging Resource

Imaging Resource have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S3, a 6 megapixel update of the S1 and S2. The Nikon S3 has a 3x 35-105mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch monitor.

“The new Nikon Coolpix S3 is the company’s third digital camera in a small, slim package, following the S1 and S2. The S3 has a larger 2.5 inch LCD and a slightly larger sensor, too. Feature-wise, both the Nikon Coolpix S3 and S1 fall somewhere between the recent Coolpix 5600 and 5900. Physically, however, the Nikon S3 is compact and extremely pocketable. It has no protruding lens parts, and as a result is unlikely to get snagged anywhere. Its 6.0-megapixel sensor can capture relatively high resolution images, and its 3x zoom lens gives you the focal length flexibility you need to frame your subjects well. All tolled, it’s an excellent “take-with-you-everywhere” digital camera. With its range of user-friendly, point & shoot exposure modes, the Nikon Coolpix S3 can handle just about any photo opportunity you’re likely to throw at it.”

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Nikon Coolpix 8800 Review at TrustedReviews

TrustedReviews have published their review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8800.

“This is a camera I’ve been waiting to get my hands on for quite a while. Announced over a year ago, it’s still the Big Daddy of the Nikon CoolPix range. When I say big, what I actually mean is enormous. Nearly 15cm from front to back when powered up and weighing in at 680g including the battery, the 8800 is one seriously massive camera. It must be with a sense of humour that Nikon’s corporate website lists it under ‘Digital Compact Cameras’.”

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Nikon Coolpix P2 Review at Imaging Resource

Nikon Coolpix P1 Imaging Resource have published a review of the Nikon Coolpix P2 Wi-Fi digital camera.

“The 5.1-Megapixel Nikon Coolpix P2 and its higher-resolution sibling, the 8-megapixel P1, are the latest in a long line of Coolpix digital cameras whose popularity began with the original Coolpix 900, Nikon’s first “breakthrough” digicam. The new Nikons add wireless image transfers to this line of user-friendly models while enhancing a wide range of Scene modes and zapping red-eye with face recognition software to help novices capture good photos in tricky situations.”

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Nikon Coolpix P1 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews have published a review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix P1 Wi-Fi digital camera.

“I see an awful lot of digital cameras, most of them the very latest models, but it’s not often that I see something really new and different. However Nikon’s new CoolPix P1 is just that. It’s the first digital compact camera to come with wireless LAN, (Wi-Fi) connectivity straight out of the box. It is designed to connect to any computer, printer or other device equipped with a wireless network adapter, enabling you to download or print your pictures without having to either remove the memory card or plug in any cables. Even aside from this clever innovation, the P1 is a very nice camera in many other ways too. Available at a high street price of a slightly steep £329, you can find it online as low as £243”

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Nikon Coolpix P2 Review at ePhotoZine

Nikon Coolpix P1 ePhotoZine have published a review of the Nikon Coolpix P2 Wi-Fi digital camera.

“Data transfer from the camera to a computer is fairly swift, I transferred a full 128MB card of photos in just under five minutes. The main problem I encountered was getting the camera to connect to the computer in the first place. Sometimes it would connect with no problems, other times it would not connect at all. I tried this on a couple of computers and the ease with which I could connect did vary drastically.”

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Nikon Coolpix L1 Review at Steves Digicams

DIWA member Steves Digicams have just reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L1 digicam, which offers a 5x optical zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD monitor and 6.2 megapixels.

“I was fairly satisfied with the overall image quality when using 6-Megapixel Fine mode. The metering system had a tendency to overexpose outdoor images by about 1/2 EV, although colors were nicely saturated. The L1 does not provide an exposure compensation adjustment, so you’ll have to accept the camera’s automatic exposure setting. Sensitivity is also set automatically; no manual adjustment is provided. Noise levels were very low at ISO 50, while ISO 100 produced a slight amount of noise in shadow areas. At ISO 200, noise is noticeable throughout the image. Chromatic aberration, aka “purple fringing”, was very well controlled, with only very slight amounts present around highlights.”

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Nikon Coolpix S3 Review at Steves Digicams

DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S3, a 6 megapixel update of the S1 and S2. The Nikon S3 has a 3x 35-105mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch monitor.

“The S3 is a responsive performer. Power up to first image captured measured 2.5 seconds. Shutter lag measured 1/10 second when pre-focused and 5/10 second including autofocus time; both measurements include the slight delay in the LCD viewfinder’s live image. The shot to shot delay averaged about 2 seconds between frames without the use of the flash and between 2 and 5 seconds with the flash, depending on subject distance. When using red eye reduction flash mode, the LCD blanks during the pre-flash, a critical period of about one second. The LCD also goes blank and the camera freezes while the flash is recharging.”

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Nikon Coolpix S3 Review at ByteSector

ByteSector have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S3, a 6 megapixel update of the S1 and S2. The Nikon S3 has a 3x 35-105mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch monitor.

“Getting past the flash issue, the picture turned out pretty well. The colours were realistic and the image was pretty clear. Throughout my entire experience with this camera, the pictures came out pretty well compared to cameras in its class. There were no image defects whether I zoomed in by 3x or didn’t zoom at all. Noise was also practically non-existent. To the novice, there might be no noise at all, but it was pointed out to me by a more experienced photographer that there is a bit of noise. It must be noted though that even though the pictures didn’t have noise, the LCD had its ample share where it was continuously grainy.”

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Nikon Coolpix 7600 Review at Imaging Resource

Imaging Resource have posted their review of the Nikon Coolpix 7600, a 7.1 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format.

“The Nikon Coolpix 7600 rounds out the “x600” line of Coolpix models (other models are the Coolpix 4600 and Coolpix 5600), sporting a 7.1-megapixel CCD and a 3x Nikkor zoom lens using ED glass for improved optical performance. Like the other models in its series, the Nikon Coolpix 7600 features all automatic controls to promote ease of use, and a very small form factor. The Nikon 7600 is very compact, very light weight, and well-suited for shirt pockets. And with its excellent range of user-friendly, almost fail-proof point & shoot exposure modes, the Nikon 7600 should be able to handle just about any shooting situation you care to throw at it.”

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Nikon Coolpix P1 Review at Steves Digicams

DIWA member Steves Digicams have published a review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix P1 Wi-Fi digital camera.

“I was pleased with the outdoor image quality results when using its 8-megapixel Fine mode. The majority of our samples were sharp with good overall exposure, however I did notice some softness to them. This is preferable over being too sharp, and you can manually adjust this via the record menu (Auto, Normal, Low, and High settings available.) The white balance and exposure system did well under various lighting conditions, producing beautiful sky detail (when there are some clouds in the sky.) Noise levels were low, especially at ISO speeds of 100 or lower, becoming more detectable as you increase the sensitivity.”

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Nikon Coolpix S4 Review at Steves Digicams

DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S4, which has 6 megapixels and a 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens that is equivalent to 38-380mm.

“Image quality was good for a 6-megapixel consumer model. Using its 6M High mode, we captured relatively sharp images with good exposure. However it does sometimes over expose objects of high contrast (snow or white buildings) and there was visible edge blurring in a large majority of our samples. I also noticed noise levels were a bit higher than comparable models. Nikon’s D-lighting feature proved to be very useful both indoors and out. While noise does become more noticeable, I found the usefulness of this feature out weighs this downfall. Plus, you won’t even notice much of anything when printing your typical 4x6-inch photo.”

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DxO Optics Pro Starter Edition

DxO Optics Pro Starter Edition DxO Labs Press Release

DxO Labs puts its award-winning DxO Optics Pro technology in the hands of high-end digicam users.

Paris, France, December 20, 2005 – DxO Labs announces today that DxO Optics Pro Starter Edition is on sale via the company’s e-store (http://store.dxo.com). DxO Optics Pro Starter Edition will be available through selected retailers starting late in January 2006.

Specifically designed for advanced digicams, also known as “ZLR”, “SuperZoom” or “Bridge” cameras, DxO Optics Pro Starter Edition supports digital cameras including: Sony DSC-H1, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, Canon PowerShot Pro S2 IS, Kodak P850, Olympus SP-500, Nikon Coolpix 8800, Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6, Panasonic DMC-FZ30, Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2, Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200, and Sony F-828. More camera support will be added in the future.

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Microsoft RAW Image Thumbnailer v1.0 (Build 50)

Microsoft Press Release

Microsoft RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer for Windows XP Version 1.0 (Build 50)

The Microsoft RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer provides the ability to view, organize, and print photos captured in RAW image formats from supported Canon and Nikon digital cameras.

The updated version of the software adds support for the Canon EOS 5D, Nikon D50, and other recent camera models from Canon and Nikon (see list of new supported camera models below). In addition, a new Save As button has been added to the toolbar, allowing users to conveniently save either an embedded preview or processed RAW image to disk as a JPEG or TIFF file.

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Nikon Coolpix S4 Review at DigitalCameraInfo

DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S4, which has 6 megapixels and a 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens that is equivalent to 38-380mm.

“Nikon returned to the pivoting-lens design of its Coolpix 900 series for their latest ultra zoom camera, the 6 megapixel Coolpix S4. Built around a 6.3 to 63mm lens (equivalent to a 38-380mm zoom on a 35mm camera) and a 1/2.5-inch imaging chip, the 4.4 x 2.7 x 1.4-inch S4 offers shooting versatility in a portable package. While many ultra zoom cameras strive to imitate the styling of DSLRs, the design of 10x optical zoom Nikon Coolpix S4 suggests that it is really more of a compact point-and-shoot at heart. Available online for about $320, the price of the S4 places it in the company of higher-end point-and-shoots.”

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Nikon Coolpix P2 Review at DigitalCameraReview

Nikon Coolpix P1 DigitalCameraReview have published a review of the Nikon Coolpix P2 Wi-Fi digital camera.

“While no means a killer to the overall camera’s value, some of Nikon’s user interface and human design factor choices baffle me. For example, the knob on the top of the camera that changes modes on just about every other camera on the planet does more than just change modes. There is a setting for ‘Setup’, changing resolution, ISO, and white balance settings. There is also a setting to enter wireless mode to begin photo transfer. An inexperienced user could become very confused if the camera slips into ISO mode, the camera stops taking pictures, and the user is asked what ISO they want to shoot. Strange.”

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Nikon Coolpix 4600 Review at CNET

CNET have published their review of the 4 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 4600.

DCViews have compared the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 (pictured), a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen and a 3x optical zoom lens, with the new Nikon Coolpix S3.

“The Sony Cybershot T7 and the Nikon Coolpix S3 are both ultra compact digital cameras, which perform, despite their small dimensions and weight, above average. The Coolpix S3 is a real ‘point-and-shoot’-camera with little manual control, but handy automatic features. The Sony T7 works mainly automatic, but gives you more control if necessary. Colors and exposure of the pictures of the Sony T7 are better than with the Nikon S3. On detail and noise the cameras perform the same. The Sony Cybershot T7 and the Nikon Coolpix S3 are both good travel partners in back pocket or handbag, with the T7 as a winner on image quality and ‘looks’. But then again, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.”

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Schedule Announced for Nikon School Seminars

Nikon School Seminars Nikon Press Release

Nikon School Visits 19 Cities Nationwide, Featuring Expert Instruction by Leading Imaging Professionals for Digital SLR Photographers of All Levels

MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/—Nikon Inc., the world leader in photography, has released the new schedule for its popular Nikon School (http://www.nikonschool.com/), one of the most comprehensive photography education and training programs available today. The two separate one-day seminars are taught by some of the best experts in the digital imaging industry and are aimed to help photographers at all levels better understand and enhance their digital photography experience.

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Nikon Coolpix 5900 Review at Quesabesde

The Spanish website Quesabesde have just reviewed the new 5 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5900 digital camera.

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Nikon Coolpix S3 Review at FotoAparat

DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S3, a 6 megapixel update of the S1 and S2. The Nikon S3 has a 3x 35-105mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch monitor.

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Nikon Coolpix 7900 Review at DigitalCameraInfo

DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix 7900, a 7 megapixel digital camera featuring a 2.0-inch LCD screen, new graphical user interface and a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format.

“Announced in February and released in April, the Nikon Coolpix 7900 is still a candidate for the 2005 holiday shopping season. Its small black body makes it one of the more stylish Coolpix models and it packs an impressive 7.1 effective megapixels onto its 1/1.8” CCD. The Coolpix 7900 is the big sister of the Nikon Coolpix 5900 and has many of the same features, but the 7900 boasts a larger pixel count and a few other tweaks in the specifications. This model houses Nikon’s new technology set, which includes face-priority auto focus, in-camera red-eye fix, and D-Lighting compensation.”

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Nikon Coolpix 5900 Review

Spanish website Quesabesde have posted their review of the new 5 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5900 digital camera.

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Nikon Coolpix S2 Review at CNET

CNET have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S2, an updated version of the S1 digital camera. The main changes to the 5 megapixel Nikon S2 are the addition of a weather-proof body and a sliding lens mechanism.

“If you’d rather have a pocket camera that can stand up to a little rain or splashing instead of one that’s compatible with an underwater housing, then Nikon has your number. Otherwise identical to the Nikon Coolpix S1, the Coolpix S2 has a water-resistant cover to protect the lens as well as a rubber ring to keep your memory card and battery dry. If you’d rather have a fully waterproof model to take snorkeling, opt for the S1, which has an Underwater scene mode and an optional housing.”

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Nikon Coolpix S3 Review at Index Digicam

Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S3, a 6 megapixel update of the S1 and S2. The Nikon S3 has a 3x 35-105mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch monitor.

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Adobe DNG Format Wins Industry Support

Ricoh GR Digital Adobe Press Release

Adobe Updates DNG Converter and Adds New `Camera Raw’ Plug-in for 14 New Cameras

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Oct. 20, 2005 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced that its Digital Negative Specification (DNG) - an industry-wide initiative to create one unified format for archiving raw digital images - is continuing to win support from camera manufacturers and software makers. Ricoh Co. is the latest camera manufacturer to support DNG, with its new GR digital camera. By providing DNG support directly in its products, Ricoh joins respected camera manufacturers Hasselblad and Leica, along with a wide range of software manufacturers such as Apple, Extensis, iView and ULead.

“DNG addresses a critical need in the market to preserve digital images in their purest form while also simplifying the raw workflow for photographers,” said Kazuhiro Yuasa, general manager of the Image Capturing Solution Division at Ricoh. “The Ricoh GR Digital represents the latest advancements in high resolution compact cameras, and by incorporating support for DNG we’re giving our customers the flexibility and control they require to do their best work.”

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PhotoVu Digital Frames Compatible with Wi-Fi Cameras

PhotoVu Press Release

PhotoVu™ Compatible with World’s First Built-in WiFi-Enabled Digital Camera, the Nikon® COOLPIX P1

For direct wireless viewing of photos from camera to PhotoVu Digital Wireless Picture Frames

Boulder, CO—October 18, 2005—Today PhotoVu™ announced the compatibility of their PV1945 and PV1750 wireless digital LCD picture frames with the world’s first built-in WiFi-enabled digital cameras, the Nikon® COOLPIX™ P1 and P2. By easily accessing the WiFi features of these new cameras, a person can immediately view the photos they’re taking on their PhotoVu frame.

“At a birthday party, a wedding or any gathering where photos are a must, individuals can now add to their enjoyment by viewing the event as it unfolds,” said Robert Jordan, Partner, PhotoVu. “Using WiFi technology to save a step and automatically display new photos on the PhotoVu frame is just one new way we’re taking photos out of the shoebox and on to the wall.”

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Nikon Coolpix P1 / P2 Review at Index Digicam

Hungarian website Index Digicam has published a joint review of the Nikon Coolpix P1 and Nikon Coolpix P2 Wi-Fi digital cameras, which offer 8.0 and 5.1 megapixels respectively.

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Nikon Issues Notice About CCD Problem

Nikon SQ Another day, another advisory notice about the CCD issue that has affected most of the major manufacturers over the last week. This time it’s Nikons turn to warn their customers who have bought the COOLPIX SQ, COOLPIX 3100 and COOLPIX 5700 cameras.

Konica Minolta USA - Digital Camera Service Advisory

It has come to our attention that electronic components related to imaging in some COOLPIX cameras may, on rare occasions, fail. Should you experience this problem with your COOLPIX SQ, COOLPIX 3100 or COOLPIX 5700 camera, Nikon will replace the associated components free of charge even if the camera’s warranty has already expired. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have suffered because of this problem. To check if your camera has failed due this reason, please read the symptom description, below.

How can I identify if my camera is faulty?
Images displayed on the monitor, in both shooting preview and post-recording playback exhibit one of the following:
- Images exhibit a strong colour tint.
- Images are totally black.
- Images appear corrupted.
- Images contain vertical lines or bands.
- Images contain horizontal lines or bands.

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Nikon Coolpix 5900 Review at CNET

CNET have posted their review of the new 5 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5900 digital camera.

“A smattering of gee-whiz features lifts this compact point-and-shoot model above the busy crowd of highly automated 5-megapixel pocket cameras. A less expensive stablemate of the 7-megapixel Coolpix 7900, the Nikon Coolpix 5900 shares its sibling’s Face-Priority Autofocus, postshot shadow-brightening tool, help features, and blur detection, all of which spice up an otherwise mundane feature set.”

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Nikon Coolpix S4 Review at Index Digicam

Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S4, which has 6 megapixels and a 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens that is equivalent to 38-380mm.

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DxO Optics Pro Starter Edition Announced

DxO Optics Pro Starter Edition DxO Labs Press Release

DXO LABS ANNOUNCES DXO OPTICS PRO STARTER EDITION FOR HIGH-END DIGITAL CAMERAS

DxO Labs brings award-winning DxO Optics Pro technology to advanced digicam users at an irresistible price

New York, NY, USA, October 4, 2005 – DxO Labs announced today DxO Optics Pro Starter Edition, a new version of its flagship application specifically designed for advanced digicams – cameras also sometimes referred to as “ZLR”, “SuperZoom” or “Bridge” cameras.

Based on the award-winning image enhancement technology acclaimed by Digital SLR users, this new addition to the DxO Optics Pro family will support advanced digital cameras such as: Sony DSC-H1, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, Canon PowerShot Pro S2 IS, Kodak P880, Olympus SP-500, Fuji Fine Pix S9500, Nikon Coolpix 8800, Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6, Panasonic DMC-FZ30, Samsung Digimax Pro815, Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2, Sony F-828, and others.

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Nikon Coolpix L1 Review at Index Digicam

The Hungarian website Index Digicam have just reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L1 digicam, which offers a 5x optical zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD monitor and 6.2 megapixels.

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Nikon Coolpix L1 Review at Digineff

The Czech website Digineff have just reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L1 digicam, which offers a 5x optical zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD monitor and 6.2 megapixels.

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Fujifilm FinePix Z1 Zoom Review at Bytesector

Bytesector have published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix Z1 Zoom, a 5 megapixel compact digital camera with a large 2.5inch LCD screen and 3 optical zoom.

“Small, stylish, lightweight and quick response time; that is what best describes FujiFilm’s FinePix Z1 digital camera. This camera can easily step all over Nikon’s Coolpix S1 model with its better image and performance results. This FinePix is equipped with a non-extending 3x optical lens, 5.1 megapixel CCD, 0.6 second start-up time, 0.01 second shutter lag, and a 2.5” scratch resistant LCD screen. This fast little device has impressed me where the Coolpix S1 hasn’t delivered.”

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Adobe Camera RAW 3.2 Imminent

Adobe is about to release version 3.2 of Camera Raw for Photoshop CS2. Support for the following cameras has been added from Camera Raw 3.1 to 3.2.

* Panasonic - DMC-LX1, DMC-FZ30
* Hasselblad - H2D (DNG)
* Konica Minolta - Alpha Sweet Digital (Japan), Alpha-5 Digital (China), Maxxum 5D (USA), Dynax 5D (Europe)
* Leaf - Valeo 17, Aptus 22
* Leica - D-Lux 2, Digital-Modul-R (DNG)
* Nikon - D2Hs, D70s, D50, Coolpix 8400, Coolpix 8800

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Nikon Coolpix S2 Review at DigitalCameraInfo

DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S2, an updated version of the S1 digital camera. The main changes to the 5 megapixel Nikon S2 are the addition of a weather-proof body and a sliding lens mechanism.

“Introduced only months after the S1, the Nikon Coolpix S2 is the continuation of a line of digital cameras that Nikon has deemed its “Style” line. The sleek aesthetic and slim profile is something we haven’t seen from Nikon until now. This 5 megapixel model includes flashy features such as a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.5-inch LCD screen, 15 scene modes, and Nikon’s in-camera palette of technology: red-eye fix, face priority AF, and D-lighting compensation. The flashy features come with automatically oriented modes and controls. All of this comes in a splash-proof camera body that fits squarely in the palm of your hand. The sleek S2 comes with a CoolStation camera dock that has port connections for easy printing, uploading, and battery recharging. Announced in May, the Nikon Coolpix S2 retails for $449.95. “

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Nikon and Adobe Work Together on RAW Format

Nikon Press Release

MELVILLE, NY (September 2, 2005) - Nikon Inc. notes the recent announcement made by Adobe(R) with regard to the mutual interest of both companies for the advancement of digital photography and the RAW file format. Nikon looks forward to future developments in this direction. Below is a copy of the announcement made by Adobe:

Adobe and Nikon are both enthusiastic about the continued innovation of digital imaging technology. Both companies recognize that ongoing advancement in current RAW formats is bringing a new level of control, precision, and quality to the photography community and are excited about helping to foster that innovation.

Adobe is committed to working with Nikon to ensure that our common customers have an excellent experience when using Nikon cameras with Adobe software, and the company is disappointed that there has been confusion about this in the market. Adobe wants to ensure that our common customers get the very best quality from their photos when using our products together.

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Nikon Coolpix 7900 Review at Zone Numerique

The French website Zone Numerique have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix 7900, a 7 megapixel digital camera featuring a 2.0-inch LCD screen, new graphical user interface and a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format.

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Nikon Launches Cross Country Tour to Promote D50

Nikon D50 Nikon USA Press Release

Nikon Kicks off the ‘D50 Digital Experience’ Multi-City Road Tour, Proving To Consumers That Incredible Photos are Incredibly Simple to Take with a D50

MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/—This fall consumers in major cities across America will have the chance to see for themselves what the buzz surrounding digital SLR cameras is all about, as Nikon today embarks on a national multi-city road tour to put its newest, lightest and easiest-to-use digital SLR camera - the D50 - directly into the hands of curious consumers. Nikon’s “D50 Digital Experience” tour kicks off today at the St. Louis County Fair and Air Show in St. Louis, Missouri, and will continue on to stops in 11 major cities across the country, helping people experience firsthand how easy taking incredible photos can be using the D50.

The 62nd PhotographyBLOG Portfolio has been submitted by Roger Johnson.

“I’ve recently retired and am enjoying the pleasure of being able to go on leisurely walks most mornings, and, when I walk through the nearby Corte Madera Marsh on the edge of San Francisco Bay, I always take my camera with me. All of the attached images were taken in the marsh with either a Nikon Coolpix 5700, or, more recently, a Nikon D70. Included among my lenses, mostly left over from my film days, is an 80-200 f2.8 lens, which reaches 300mm on the D70, and that extra reach has made a world of difference in capturing the various birds and animals that abound in the marsh.”

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Nikon Coolpix S1 Review at Digineff

Czech website Digineff have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S1, a 5.1 megapixel digital camera with a 35-105mm 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens.

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Nikon Coolpix S2 Review at Pocket-Lint

Pocket-Lint has reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S2, an updated version of the S1 digital camera (which is only just starting to appear in stores). The main changes to the 5 megapixel Nikon S2 are the addition of a weather-proof body and a sliding lens mechanism.

“The 3x zoom lens has a 35-105mm focal range with a modest F/3.0 maximum aperture, and it is this that hails the start of my few grumbles. The lens suffers from marked barrel distortion and the restrictive maximum aperture makes camera shake an issue in lower lighting conditions or at full zoom, where the effective maximum aperture of F/5.4 becomes an issue for steady shots.”

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CNET have just posted their review of the 4 megapixel, 8.3x optical zoom Nikon Coolpix 4800.

“Budding photographers who are looking to step up from a basic point-and-shoot camera but aren’t ready to assume total control of their photographic destiny will find this 4-megapixel model’s full exposure and focus automation comforting as they explore the pictorial possibilities of its 8.3X superzoom lens. Expansive telephoto reach means lots of outdoor photography, too, and the Nikon Coolpix 4800’s bright internal electronic viewfinder takes the eyestrain out of shooting in sunlight.”

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Fantasea Line Adds New Housings for Nikon Coolpix 8700 and 8800

Fantasea CP-8 Fantasea Line Press Release

Fantasea Line, announces two new camera housings, the Fantasea CP-8, for the Nikon Coolpix 8700 and 5700 digital cameras and the CP-8N for the Coolpix 8800. The CP-8 and CP-8N housings are designed with a unique air lock system for sealing the camera and allowing the water to exert an even pressure on the O-ring, thus increasing the reliability of the watertight seal.

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Legends Behind The Lens Honor Travel Photographer Rosanne Pennella

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NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind The Lens’ Honor the Work of Internationally Acclaimed Travel Photographer Rosanne Pennella

MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/—Professional photographers will tell you that to succeed as a pro takes more than skill. One needs dedication, planning and even a little luck. Rosanne Pennella added self-confidence, courage, passion and inspiration to this combination.

This August, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of admired travel photographer Rosanne Pennella, a woman who took a chance and pursued her passion.

“NikonNet is pleased to honor the images and extraordinary career of Rosanne Pennella in this August’s ‘Legends Behind the Lens,’” said Anna Marie Bakker, General Manager of Communications at Nikon Inc. “She’s been an inspiration for so many years, not only making outstanding contributions in travel photography, but sharing her knowledge and expertise as well.”

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Nikon Coolpix 7900 Review at ByteSector

ByteSector have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix 7900, a 7 megapixel digital camera featuring a 2.0-inch LCD screen, new graphical user interface and a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format.

“In standard shooting mode, the camera provides enough manual control to please most advanced users, but not so much that it’ll overwhelm a beginner. You get adequate control over the shutter by being able to adjust it +/- 2.0 EV (exposure units) in increments of 1/3 EV. While this isn’t quite the same shutter speed control that many other cameras provide, this feature is good enough in that the camera’s AI typically sets the right exposure automatically. This is more useful if you need to purposely over or underexpose a shot slightly.”

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Nikon Coolpix 7900 Review at Akamera.dk

The Danish website Akamera.dk have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix 7900, a 7 megapixel digital camera featuring a 2.0-inch LCD screen, new graphical user interface and a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format.

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Nikon Coolpix 7600 Review at Index Digicam

The Hungarian website Index Digicam have posted their review of the Nikon Coolpix 7600, a 7.1 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format.

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Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1 Preview at LetsGoDigital

DIWA member LetsGoDigital have published a preview of the 8 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1 that was announced yesterday.

“To be short: stunning design! At first the camera shows remarkable resemblance with a digital camera like the Nikon Coolpix S1, but just turn the neat camera around and it hits you right in the eye. The back of the Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1 is just like a mirror, amazing design, truly unique in its appearance! Konica Minolta developed the Konica Minolta X1 to create a digital camera that has it all in terms of image quality, functions, design, and size. The new DiMAGE X1 is the result of continuous restyling and shaping of the DiMAGE X-series digital cameras. Combined with Konica Minolta’s image technology, innovations and an impressive 8 Megapixel resolution the Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1 is there to set a new standard for digital design cameras.”

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Extensis Announces Updates for Portfolio 7

Extensis Portfolio 7 Extensis Press Release

Free update includes added RAW camera support, plus Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and Adobe Creative Suite 2 compatibility.

Wednesday 6th July, 2005 — Extensis, a division of Celartem, Inc., today released a free update to Portfolio 7 – the leading Digital Asset Management (DAM) solution for creative professionals – for both Macintosh and Windows platforms. Portfolio 7.0.6 provides compatibility updates for Adobe’s Creative Suite 2 and Apple’s Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger). Additionally, Extensis has added support for 14 new camera formats on both Mac and Windows versions of Portfolio. Registered owners of Portfolio 7 are eligible to receive the free upgrades immediately through the Extensis website at http://www.extensis.com/portfolio

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NikonNet Spotlights Sports Photographer George Tiedemann

Nikon Press Release

NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Internationally Acclaimed Sports Photographer George Tiedemann

MELVILLE, N.Y., July 1 /PRNewswire/—For some photographers, inspiration comes from the most unlikely places. For distinguished sports photographer George Tiedemann, his life was shaped by sports before he ever thought about photographing them. His inspiration came from his four years in the Marine Corps.

This July, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of esteemed sports photographer George Tiedemann, a man who has not only contributed so much to the sports world, but served our country as well.

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Nikon View 6.2.6 Released

Nikon have released a new version (6.2.6) of their Nikon View software.

This update (version 6.2.6) includes the following additional functons and improvements:

* Support for RAW images captured by the D50 has been added.
* The Red Eye Correction function can now be used on RAW and 16-bit TIFF images.

Website: Nikon View 6.2.6

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Nikon Coolpix 8400 Version 1.5 Firmware Released

Nikon have released a new firmware update for the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8400.

Issues addressed with firmware version 1.5

* The shutter releases immediately with self-timer photography using the remote control. Be aware that the 2-second shutter-release delay will no longer be possible with self-timer photography using the remote control.
* The self-timer can now be used with Fireworks show, Museum, and Sports Scene modes.
* Camera control using PictureProject COOLPIX Remote Control is now possible. (since firmware version 1.3)
* 6-GB Microdrives can now be used.

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Nikon Coolpix 8800 Version 1.7 Firmware Released

Nikon have released a new firmware update for the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8800.

Issues addressed with firmware version 1.7:
* The shutter releases immediately with self-timer photography using the remote control. Be aware that the 2-second shutter-release delay will no longer be possible with self-timer photography using the remote control.
* The self-timer can now be used with Fireworks show, Museum, and Sports Scene modes.
* Camera control using PictureProject COOLPIX Remote Control is now possible. (since firmware version 1.5)
* 6-GB Microdrives can now be used.

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Nikon Coolpix 5600 Review at DigitalCameraInfo

Nikon Coolpix 4600 DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the 5 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5600 that was announced at PMA in February.

“The Nikon Coolpix 5600 boasts 5.1 effective megapixels on its 1/2.5-inch CCD. When tested, we determined the camera utilizes just 2.72 megapixels for imaging. This is 54% of its advertised count and a dismal resolution score. These results are not altogether surprising as many of the compact Coolpix models we have tested thus far seem to fall short in this department. This does not mean small (4x6-inch) prints made from the 5600 will display compromised quality, it just limits the potential print size considerably. Users who attempt to make 8x10 prints from the 5600 will likely be disappointed, particularly after realizing much of the camera’s $249.99 retail price stems from the 5 megapixel CCD included. Consumers might be better off looking for a more affordable 4 megapixel camera with additional shooting flexibility and control. “

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Nikon Coolpix S1 Review at CNET

CNET have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S1, a 5.1 megapixel digital camera with a 35-105mm 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens.

“Image quality from the Nikon Coolpix S1 was decent but not great for a 5-megapixel camera. The exposure system was easily misled by backlighting, prompting us to use the Backlighting scene mode and the D-lighting option more than we’d have liked. Images tended to be a little soft, and there was noticeable blooming and color bleeding from one area to another.”

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Fantasea CP-7 Underwater Housing Fantasea Line Press Release

Fantasea Line adds a new underwater housing for Nikon Coolpix 5900 and Nikon Coolpix 7900 Digital Cameras available in early June 2005.

Fantasea Line, distributor of the world’s most popular and affordable underwater photographic products, has announced the addition of a new underwater camera housing, the Fantasea CP-7, for the Nikon Coolpix 5900 and Coolpix 7900 digital cameras.

The Fantasea CP-7 housing is rated to a maximum working depth of 130 ft./40m underwater. It is an injection molded plastic housing, constructed to take the rigorous environments that underwater photographers and outdoor photographers experience, and will protect digital cameras in these demanding activities. The housing offers push button controls that will provide access to the cameras most important controls and features. The CP-7 is a compact ergonomic design for easy one-hand shooting. Its operation is equally simple, as photographers need only to open and close one latch to insert the camera into place, without any mounts, screws, or gear alignments to bother with before shooting.

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Fantasea Announce CP-6 Underwater Housing for Nikon Coolpix 4600 and 5600

Fantasea CP-6 Underwater Housing Fantasea Line International Press Release

Fantasea Cameras Adds the CP-6 Underwater Housing for Nikon Coolpix 4600, and Coolpix 5600 Digital Cameras

Fantasea Line adds a new underwater housing for Nikon Coolpix 4600 and Coolpix 5600 Digital Cameras available in early June 2005.

Fantasea Line, distributor of the world’s most popular and affordable underwater photographic products, has announced the addition of a new underwater camera housing, the Fantasea CP-6, for the Nikon Coolpix 4600 and Coolpix 5600 digital cameras.

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Nikon Coolpix S1 Review at Imaging Resource

Imaging Resource have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S1, a 5.1 megapixel digital camera with a 35-105mm 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens.

“Feature-wise, the Nikon Coolpix S1 falls somewhere between the recent Coolpix 5600 and 5900. Physically, however, the Nikon S1 is compact and extremely pocketable. It has no protruding lens parts, and as a result is unlikely to get snagged anywhere. Its 5.1 megapixel imager means it can capture relatively high resolution images, and its 3x zoom lens gives you the focal length flexibility you need to frame your subjects well. All in all, it’s an excellent “take-with-you-everywhere” digital camera. With its range of user-friendly, point & shoot exposure modes, the Nikon Coolpix S1 can handle just about any photo opportunity you’re likely to throw at it.”

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Nikon Press Release

NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Groundbreaking Wedding Photographer John Solano

MELVILLE, N.Y., June 1 /PRNewswire/—To wedding photographer John Solano, anticipation is the name of the game. Backed by careful preparation, Solano’s ability to anticipate the priceless moments at a wedding has lead to a highly successful career as one of America’s premier wedding photographers. That success and reputation have now earned him a spot as a Legend Behind the Lens.

This June, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of esteemed wedding photographer John Solano, a 15-year veteran of the craft who brings a creative outlook to every shot.

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Nikon Coolpix 7600 Review

The Nikon Coolpix 7600 is a stylishly designed 7 megapixel compact digital camera that was first announced at the PMA show back in February 2005. The Coolpix 7600 is one of the first Nikon digital cameras to feature some new technologies, including Face-Priority AF (Autofocus), which automatically detects a face in an image and focuses on it, D-Lighting, which intelligently lightens overly dark images, and Advanced Red-eye Reduction, which corrects red-eye in most situations. The Nikon Coolpix 7600 has a 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm on a 35mm camera, a 1.8 inch LCD screen and 16 different scene modes to help you take better pictures. Did the Coolpix 7600 impress me with its cutting-edge features and overall design? Carry on reading to find out.

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Nikon Coolpix 5600 Review at FotoAparat.cz

Nikon Coolpix 4600 The Czech website FotoAparat.cz have reviewed the 5 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5600 that was announced back at PMA in February.

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Nikon Coolpix 5600 Review at Pocket-Lint

Nikon Coolpix 4600 Pocket-Lint have reviewed the 5 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5600 that was announced at PMA in February.

”...overall image quality is very good with detail in macro particularly excellent and metering also generally very good in all but some bright landscapes shots, where it seemed to want to underexpose. Even using the camera’s Landscape scene mode I got some uncharacteristically dark images although you do get +/-2EV exposure compensation to play with so this can be countered.”

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PC Magazine have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S1, a 5.1 megapixel digital camera with a 35-105mm 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens.

“Though the price is fairly reasonable, issues with picture quality and distortion in the high end of the zoom range make it tough to recommend the S1. We’d go with the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital Elph or, if you want to stay in the 5MP range, the Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z55, which boots up quicker and has a higher resolution score.”

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Nikon Coolpix S2 Announced

Nikon Coolpix S2 is announced today. The Nikon Coolpix S2 is an updated version of the S1 digital camera (which is only just starting to appear in stores). The main changes to the 5 megapixel Nikon S2 are the addition of a weather-proof body and a sliding lens mechanism. The Coolpix S2 is also slightly bigger and heavier than its predecessor. Release date for the Nikon COolpix S2 is 10th June 2005 and price £299.99 / €448.00 / $429.

Nikon UK Press Release

Nikon UK is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX S2 which boasts stylish, slim dimensions (it’s just 22mm deep), a bright 2.5 -inch LCD screen and a range of innovative, highly intelligent Nikon functions.

Great images, whatever the weather
The aluminum exterior of the COOLPIX S2 is both stylish and practical, it provides a splash-proof* water resistance facility for outdoor use which ensures great photographs, even in the rain. Thanks to the 5.1 megapixels and a versatile 35-105mm 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor ED† lens (35mm equivalent), the COOLPIX S2 guarantees sharp, clear results and faithful colour.

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Nikon Coolpix 7900 Review at Pocket-Lint

Pocket-Lint have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix 7900, a 7 megapixel digital camera featuring a 2.0-inch LCD screen, new graphical user interface and a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format.

” Nikon has distilled most of the good bits from this camera’s Coolpix predecessors, creating an almost perfect point and shooter. Image stabilisation would be nice and some perfecting of the AF system would be even nicer, but otherwise the Coolpix 7900 is very accomplished, particularly when you realise you can make prints up to A3, at an output resolution of 200dpi, or even bigger if you know what you’re doing thanks to its 7MP sensor. A near perfect Nikon point and shooter at a neat price too.”

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Nikon Coolpix S1 Review at LetsGoDigital

DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S1, a 5.1 megapixel digital camera with a 35-105mm 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens.

“The overall conclusion is that there are hardly any disadvantages on the Nikon Coolpix S1. Bearing in mind the target group at which the Nikon is aimed at, there are no comments from our side. Regarding the speed, the Nikon S1 could be optimised here and there. An enhancement of the shutter speeds, to a slower and faster shutter speed would be desirable. Also speed could be gained with focussing, it takes a while before the flash is recharged completely and the camera has a limited range of ISO sensitivities up to ISO 400. Besides this, the optical zoom lens could do with more stops when zooming from wide angle to telephoto and vice versa.”

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Thomas Mangelsen Honoured by NikonNet

NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Internationally Acclaimed Nature Photographer Thomas Mangelsen

MELVILLE, N.Y., May 2 /PRNewswire/—The best nature photographers all have one thing in common. Their respect for nature fuels their photography. For world-renowned photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen, that respect has become a passion to protect nature. That passion makes him a legend.

This April, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of esteemed nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen, a man not only honored for his images, but also his efforts on behalf of the environment.

“NikonNet is pleased to honor the images and extraordinary career of Thomas D. Mangelsen in this May’s ‘Legends Behind the Lens,’” said Tracy Mack-Jackson, Senior Manager of Internet Development and Programs at Nikon Inc. “His work transcends beautiful pictures because he takes responsibility for the wildlife that he photographs, as he champions the cause of the environment throughout the world.”

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Nikon Coolpix 7900 Review

The Nikon Coolpix 7900 is a stylishly designed 7 megapixel compact digital camera that was first announced at the PMA show back in February 2005. The Coolpix 7900 is one of the first Nikon digital cameras to feature some new technologies, including Face-Priority AF (Autofocus), which automatically detects a face in an image and focuses on it, D-Lighting, which intelligently lightens overly dark images, and Advanced Red-eye Reduction, which corrects red-eye in most situations. Other standout features on the Nikon Coolpix 7900 include a 2 inch LCD screen, 16 different scene modes to help you take better pictures and a long battery life of approximately 270 images. This is also one of the first Nikon digital cameras that I have reviewed, so did the Coolpix 7900 impress me with both its cutting-edge features and overall design? Carry on reading to find out.

NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Esteemed Nature Photographer James Balog

MELVILLE, N.Y., April 1 /PRNewswire/—From the beauty of endangered animals to the destruction of natural disasters, nature has many sides that a photographer can capture. The true legends in this field respect nature’s awesome power while working to share its vast beauty with the rest of the world. It is the secret behind the success of one of the world’s most respected nature photographers, James Balog.

This April, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of esteemed nature photographer James Balog.

“NikonNet is pleased to honor the images and extraordinary career of James Balog in this April’s ‘Legends Behind the Lens,’” said Tracy Mack-Jackson, Senior Manager of Internet Development and Programs at Nikon Inc. “For many, Jim has been our eyes in some of the most breathtaking parts of the world, delivering inspiring images and shedding much needed light on many of the issues that affect the globe. His work is truly exceptional.”

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Nikon Coolpix 4600 / 5600 Review at DCResource

DCResource have published a joint review of the 4 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 4600 and the 5 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5600.

“Overall the image quality on both cameras was very good. The images from the Coolpix 4600 seemed slightly sharper, though that’s probably just an effect of the lower resolution. On the whole I would’ve liked the images to be a little sharper, but that’s just my opinion. Color accuracy and noise levels both look good, and purple fringing was not a major problem.”

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Nikon Coolpix 5900 Review at Slo-Foto.net

The Slovenian website Slo-Foto.net have posted their review of the new 5 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5900 digital camera.

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Nikon Coolpix 8400 Review at e-fotografija

DIWA member and Slovenian website e-fotografija have just reviewed the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8400.

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Nikon Coolpix 8400 Review at CNET

CNET have just reviewed the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8400.

“With a wide-angle view that equals the perspective of a 35mm-film camera’s 24mm lens, or 18mm with optional converter, the Nikon Coolpix 8400 is perfect for shooting indoors in tight quarters or for grabbing shots outdoors of an exquisite 18th-century monument when you’re backed up against a 21st-century fruit stand. Add the optional 0.75X converter attachment, and you’re in 18mm (35mm equivalent) bliss. Yet, the 3.5X optical zoom also extends out to 85mm—perfect for portraits and some sports.”

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Nikon Coolpix 5600 Review at e-fotografija

Nikon Coolpix 4600 The Slovenian website e-fotografija have reviewed the 5 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5600 that was announced at PMA in February.

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Nikon Coolpix Technologies Announced

Nikon USA Press Release

Face-Priority Auto Focus Ensures That Faces Remain in Focus, Creating Memories as They Were Meant to be Captured

MELVILLE, N.Y., March 24 /PRNewswire/—Common shooting situations have continued to pose unique challenges to casual snap-shooters, like avoiding dark pictures and blurred subjects in portraits. Nikon engineers dared to ask, ‘How can we address these issues within the camera?’ The answer is a new suite of Nikon technology designed specifically for the Coolpix line of digital cameras that includes the proprietary Face Priority Auto Focus (AF), In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and the new D-Lighting feature. These technologies work together in conjunction with the camera to make it easier than ever to capture great pictures.

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Nikon PictureProject In Touch Released

Nikon USA Press Release

PictureProject In Touch(TM) Allows Users to Share Photos Without Attaching Them in an Email or Uploading Them to a Website

MELVILLE, N.Y., March 24 /PRNewswire/—No more re-sizing digital pictures to send them to friends and family. No more emails with multiple photos attached. No more sending friends and family to sales-driven websites to view your photos. Nikon Inc. (http://www.nikondigital.com) today launched the easiest way to share photos—PictureProject In Touch. It’s Nikon’s new user-friendly solution to the most common issues digital photographers face when sharing pictures. PictureProject In Touch is a free desktop software application, available today via download on http://www.nikonnet.com and included with the newest version 1.5 of PictureProject(TM) image management software, which enables the fast, seamless and easy transfer of pictures between a sender and one or more recipients and can be viewed as full-screen slide shows with the click of a button.

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Nikon Coolpix 4800 Review at Slo-Foto.net

Slovenian website Slo-Foto.net have just posted their review of the 4 megapixel, 8.3x optical zoom Nikon Coolpix 4800.

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Nikon Coolpix 8400 Review at DiGIT.no

DIWA member and Norwegian website DiGIT.no have just reviewed the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8400.

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Nikon Coolpix S1 Announced

Nikon Coolpix S1 is announced today by Nikon Japan. The Nikon Coolpix S1 is a 5.1 megapixel digital camera with a 35-105mm 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens. The Nikon S1 is a completely new design for Nikon digital cameras - the Coolpix S1 is a small and slim camera, with the S in the product name standing for “style”. The Nikon Coolpix S1 also has a 2.5 inch LCD screen and can take up to 200 shots with an EN-EL8 rechargeable battery. The Nikon Coolpix S1 is scheduled for release in April 2005 and will retail at £279.99 / €418.00. The Ebony Black version is a Dixons Group exclusive in the UK.

Nikon Japan Press Release

Surprisingly slim, exceptionally stylish — the COOLPIX S1 blends high reliability with high-quality shooting for users of all levels

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX S1, the first in a new series of COOLPIX cameras that blend portability with “Style” — which is precisely what the “S” in “S1” stands for. Not only is the COOLPIX S1 highly attractive with a sleek aluminum exterior available in Pure Silver, Ivory White and Ebony Black* — it also retains its super slim and small dimensions (89.9 x 57.5 x 19.7mm) at all times due to its “right-angle” optics system that allows the zoom lens to function throughout its entire range without protruding from the camera body. This optical system also features an ED lens to ensure sharp, natural results and the COOLPIX S1 additionally features a selection of innovative features, delivering smooth operation and high-quality results.

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Nikon Coolpix 4800 Review at e-fotografija

DIWA member and Slovenian website e-fotografija have just posted their review of the 4 megapixel, 8.3x optical zoom Nikon Coolpix 4800.

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Nikon Coolpix 4600 / 5600 Review at Index Digicam

The Hungarian website Index Digicam have published a joint review of the 4 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 4600 and the 5 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5600.

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DIWA Gold Award Winners Announced

Konica Minolta Dynax 7D, Nikon COOLPIX 8800 and Canon Digital IXUS 40 are the latest DIWA Gold Award winners.

DIWA Press Releases

DIWA Gold Award to Konica Minolta Dynax 7D

Amsterdam, 9. March 2005 - Digital Imaging Websites Association (DIWA), an international organisation of websites focusing on digital imaging, today announced a DIWA Gold Award to Konica Minolta Dynax 7D. The gold medal represents the highest level of performance and is a summary of numerous rigorous tests conducted by DIWA camera experts.

With the Dynax 7D, Konica Minolta makes their debut into the fast growing market of digital system cameras. Founded on a long history as high quality camera and optical manufacturers, the high performance Konica Minolta Dynax 7D comes as no surprise.

It continues the legacy of the highly successful and reputed analogue Dynax SLR cameras, with distinct design resemblance to make the conversion from film to digital as smooth as possible for any experienced Dynax enthusiast. Supporting the full range of existing AF lenses, the Dynax 7D also eases the financial aspect.

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DIWA Silver Award Winners Announced

Olympus E-300, Olympus µ-mini [mju:] DIGITAL and the Nikon COOLPIX 8400 are the latest DIWA Silver Award winners.

DIWA Press Releases

Olympus E-300 achieves DIWA Silver Award

Amsterdam, 9. March 2005 - Digital Imaging Websites Association (DIWA), an international organisation of websites focusing on digital imaging, today announced a DIWA Silver Award to Olympus E-300 D-SLR. The camera, a high resolution entry-level priced E-System D-SLR, received very high scores for its system features and overall handling from a number of reviews made by DIWA members throughout the world, rating the Olympus E-300 to win a DIWA Silver Award.

The Olympus E-300 is the second D-SLR camera based on the FourThirds Standard and delivers a high resolution of 8 Megapixels. Like its professional brother, the Olympus E-1, the E-300 incorporates a Supersonic Wave Filter that prevents dust and other foreign particles to ruin the captured image. This is just one of many features distinguishing the E-300 from its rivals, another being its unique appearance in an ultra-compact body. The silver medal represents recognition of high overall performance and is a summary of numerous rigorous tests conducted by DIWA camera experts.

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Nikon Coolpix 4600 Review at DigiCamReview.co.uk

DigiCamReview.co.uk have published what I think is the first online review of the 4 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 4600.

“The Nikon Coolpix 4600, has some very appealing qualities, it’s compact size, red-eye reduction, blur warning, lots of scene modes, built in help, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 1.8” screen, a 4 megapixel sensor, and a very good macro mode. Another bonus is that the camera takes AA batteries, something quite rare for compact cameras. The camera has very good image quality - however the camera is let down by purple fringing, and a lack of sound on videos. The Nikon is very good value for money especially for a Nikon - it’s a real shame it doesn’t record sound on videos - but if you’re not interested in videos then this would make a very good digital camera.”

Website: DigiCamReview.co.uk - Nikon Coolpix 4600 Review

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Nikon Coolpix 8800 Review at Slo-Foto.net

The Slovenian website SloFoto.net have posted their review of the new 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8800.

Website: SloFoto.net - Nikon Coolpix 8800 Review

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PMA Show 2005 Roundup

Photo Marketing Association Show 2005 The PMA Show 2005 was held last week in Orlando, Florida. PhotographyBLOG was there for an entire week to cover the show, attend various press events and go on the rides at the Universal Studios “Islands of Adventure” theme park (I can’t work all the time you know…). All in all the Show was a quiet, understated affair compared to previous years, with the general concensus being this was a year of consolidation in the industry, rather than innovation. There were still a lot of new products introduced, however, so here is my personal roundup of the hits, misses and maybes.

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Nikon Coolpix 7900 and Nikon Coolpix 5900 Announced

Nikon Coolpix 7900 and Nikon Coolpix 5900 are announced ahead of the PMA Show 2005. With 7.1 and 5.1 effective megapixels respectively, both the 7900 and 5900 feature a 2.0-inch LCD screen, new graphical user interface and a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format. The Coolpix 7900 and Coolpix 5900 offer continuous shooting at approx. 1.7 and 2fps and a new Face-priority AF function which automatically senses the presence of a human face and sets focus accordingly.

Nikon Press Release

Two highly sophisticated, high-quality compact digital cameras with a wealth of easy-to-use features and the ability to achieve exceptional results.

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX 7900 and COOLPIX 5900. Two superior quality compact digital cameras with the power to take highly impressive images, they also feature appealing exterior designs and boast a range of convenient functions and features that are highly advanced, yet easy to use.

COOLPIX 7900 For easier composition and anytime viewing, the COOLPIX 7900 and COOLPIX 5900 feature a large 2.0-inch amorphous silicon TFT LCD monitor. Bright and clear, this makes it easy to view images at any time. It also makes it much easier to navigate the new Graphic User Interface (GUI), which has been specially designed to allow the user to select functions on the main menu by either name or icon. There’s also a Help button too, which can be pressed to display an explanation of each function on the main menu and the cameras can be configured to display the menu in a choice of 11 languages.

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Nikon Coolpix 7600 Introduced

Nikon Coolpix 7600 is announced today. The Coolpix 7600 is a 7.1 megapixel digital camera, with a 3x optical lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format. The Nikon Coolpix 7600 features new technologies like D-Lighting, which keeps bright areas bright, whilst lightening the darker areas, and Face-priority AF, which senses if a face is present in the frame and sets focus accordingly. The Coolpix 7600 features Nikon’s new Electronic VR (Vibration Reduction) function and there is also a new Help button which provides an explanation for functions on the 7600 main menu.

Nikon Press Release

A 7.1 effective megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor ED lens and functions that correct images in-camera!

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX 7600. An easy-to-operate digital compact that combines 7.1 effective megapixel clarity with functions that improve images in-camera, the COOLPIX 7600 enables users to feel more confident about taking pictures.

7.1 effective megapixel performance gives the user a head start in producing pleasing results, delivering a resolution significantly higher than most other entry-level digital cameras. Furthermore, the 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor ED lens equivalent to a 38-114mm lens in 35mm format enables Macro shooting as close as 4cm (1.6 inches), while its ED glass element leads to superior sharpness and optimal color correction.

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Nikon Coolpix 5600 and Nikon Coolpix 4600 Unveiled

Nikon Coolpix 5600 and Nikon Coolpix 4600 are announced today ahead of the PMA Show 2005. The Coolpix 5600 and Coolpix 4600 have 5.1 and 4.0 megapixels respectively, 1.8-inch LCD monitor and a 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 34-102mm. The 5600 and 4600 feature new technoloiges like the D-Lighting function which ensures balanced exposure throughout the frame and Blur Warning, which alerts the user when a shot is compromised by camera shake.

Nikon Press Release

Two easy-to-use compact digital cameras that make shooting more fun and convenient, and even let the user improve recorded shots in-camera!

TOKYO — Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX 5600 and COOLPIX 4600 — two fun new digital compact cameras that offer impressive image quality and even allow shots to be improved automatically in-camera. The COOLPIX 5600/4600 are also surprisingly simple to use, making them ideal not only for beginners of all ages, but also for those who’ve never been interested in digital photography before.

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Nikon Face-priority AF Introduced

Nikon Face-priority AF Nikon Press Release

Face-priority Auto Focus Industry Leading Technology Featured in New COOLPIX 7900, 5900 and 7600, Compact Digital Cameras

TOKYO — Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce an exciting new technology that makes it easier to take high-quality, sharply focused portraits. Called Face-priority AF (Autofocus), this technology is an industry first and will be initially available on the new COOLPIX 7900, the COOLPIX 5900 and the COOLPIX 7600 compact digital cameras.

Nikon’s newest built-in technologies have set a trend that helps make better pictures with less effort a reality; they’re for making picture taking easier and more effective. While built-in automation has long assured good results, Nikon’s introduction of a new generation of industry leading built-in automatic technologies such as One-Touch Transfer button, In-Camera Red Eye Fix, Scene Assist and D-Lighting facilitate even better results and easier operation. With these newest built-in technologies, the fix is in the camera, and with the announcement of Nikon’s next leadership built-in technology, the next level of exciting picture taking will be achieved.

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Nikon PictureProject Plug-ins Launched

Nikon PictureProject Plug-ins Nikon Press Release

Three new optional PictureProject Plug-ins expand Nikon PictureProject software capability for even greater shooting, editing and sharing options when using Nikon digital cameras

PictureProject COOLPIX Remote Control, nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Express Edition and PictureProject DVD Show.

TOKYO — Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of three optional Plug-ins for expanded functionality. Nikon’s exclusive PictureProject software is bundled with every Nikon digital camera and Nikon Capture software is purchased separately. PictureProject COOLPIX Remote Control Plug-in enables users to operate the COOLPIX 8400 and COOLPIX 8800 cameras remotely from a computer. The nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Express Edition, compatible with Nikon’s PictureProject and Capture software provides users a host of highly creative visual effects. PictureProject DVD Show allows automatic creation of advanced videos made from still images and movie clips that are combined with music and special effects, then saved on a recordable CD or DVD.

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Nikon Coolpix 8800 Review at Fotopolis

DIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis have posted their review of the new 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8800.

Website: Fotopolis - Nikon Coolpix 8800 Review

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Nikon Coolpix 8800 Review at PCMagazine

PCMagazine have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8800.

“We define superzooms as cameras with a 10x or greater zoom. We define the enthusiast models as the all-in-one cameras at the high end of the price scale that can create very large images and give the shooter a lot of control. Until recently, these two segments were very cleanly delineated. But not anymore, thanks to Nikon’s 8-megapixel Coolpix 8800, an enthusiast camera with a superzoom lens.”

Website: PCMagazine - Nikon Coolpix 8800 Review

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Nikon Capture 4.2 Released

Nikon have released a new version of their Capture 4 raw conversion software for Nikon digital SLR cameras (found via Rob Galbraith).

What is new/Content Description

1. Support for the D2X has been added.
2. The “Digital DEE” function has been replaced by the improved “D-Lighting” function.
3. The “Color Noise Reduction” functions has been improved.
4. A “Find Tool” option has been added to the View menu.
5. “Straighten” Tool added to Image menu.
6. A Check for updates option has been added to the Help menu.
7. Camera Control can now be used over a wireless connection to the Wireless Transmitter WT-2 and D2X.
8. A problem that prevented Nikon Capture from launching with some systems running Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP 2) has been corrected.

There are numerous feature additions and improvements to this new version of Nikon Capture, see the accompanying “Read Me” for specifics. This updater will update any version of Nikon Capture 4 to the latest 4.2 release.

Nikon Capture supports NEF editing from the D1-series, D2-series, D100, D70 and all Coolpix cameras with the ability to shoot NEF images. Be aware that Nikon Capture Camera Control does not support Coolpix cameras. See the included “Read Me” file for a complete list of new features and changes.

Website: Nikon - Capture 4.2 (Windows)

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Nikon Releases New Coolpix 8700 Firmware Version

Nikon have released a new firmware version for the 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8700 digital camera.

Issues addressed with firmware version 1.3:

4GB CompactFlash memory cards can now be used.
Errors in Spanish menus have been corrected.

Website: Nikon Coolpix 8700 Firmware 1.3 (Windows)

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NikonNet Honours Photographer Steve Vaccariello

NikonNet Press Release

NikonNet and ‘Legends Behind the Lens’ Honor the Work of Commercial and Fine-Art Photographer Steve Vaccariello

MELVILLE, N.Y., February 1, 2005—There are photographers who are defined by the lengths they go to in order to create the perfect shot. Then there are those who allow simplicity to take the best pictures. Legendary photographer Steve Vaccariello falls into that latter category with a career that echoes one of his own statements, “Photography isn’t what I do. It’s what I am.”

This February, NikonNet’s inspiring monthly, “Legends Behind the Lens,” honors the work of award-winning commercial and fine-art photographer Steve Vaccariello. He has photographed some of the most recognizable images in national advertising campaigns for Sprint PCS, Ritz Carlton Hotels, Sure deodorant, Finlandia vodka, MasterCard, Nikon, and many others.

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CNET Reviews Nikon Coolpix 8800

CNET have published their review of the new 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8800.

“The Nikon Coolpix 8800’s vibration-reduction (VR) system dynamically shifts lens elements to compensate for camera shake when shooting stills and movies. This effectively lets you use shutter speeds three stops slower—1/30 second instead of 1/250 second, for example—than you would otherwise need. (By contrast, Nikon’s chief competition in the vibration-resistant, 8-megapixel EVF arena, the Minolta A200, builds its antishake technology into a floating CCD.)”

Website: CNET - Nikon Coolpix 8800 Review

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LetsGoDigital Reviews Nikon Coolpix 8800

DIWA member website LetsGoDigital have just posted their review of the new 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8800.

“In general the image quality is perfect, visible is the rich detail rendition due to the high resolution. The quality of the 10x optical zoom lens is undisputable and is in spite of its minor beauty spots like chromatic aberration at wide angle, a valuable tool on this camera. Working with an electronic viewfinder can differ from camera to camera and ones experiences with it can differ completely. Sometimes it is utterly annoying, in fact diminishing the ease of use, and sometimes it’s incredibly satisfying, like we experienced when working with the Coolpix 8800.”

Website: LetsGoDigital - Nikon Coolpix 8800 Review

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Nikon Releases Coolpix 3200 Firmware

Nikon have just released a new firmware version for the 3-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 3200 compact digital camera.

Issues addressed with firmware version 1.2

- When trying to print multiple images using PictBridge after specific operations, only one image was printed. This problem has been corrected.
- Errors in time zone (city) names and French and Dutch menus have been corrected.

Website: Nikon - Coolpix 3200 Firmware (Windows)

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Quesabesde Reviews Nikon Coolpix 8800

The Spanish website Quesabesde have posted their review of the new 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8800.

Website: Quesabesde - Nikon Coolpix 8800 Review

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FotoAparat Reviews Nikon Coolpix 8400

The DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have just reviewed the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8400.

Website: FotoAparat - Nikon Coolpix 8400 Review

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AnandTech Reviews Nikon Coolpix 8400

Technology website AnandTech have published a very detailed review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8400.

“In this noise comparison, we can see that the Coolpix 8400 does a good job of handling noise from ISO 50 to 200. At ISO 400, the noise becomes much more noticeable and there is a significant loss of detail. In addition, we can see the introduction of discolored pixels throughout the noise image.”

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DCResource Reviews Nikon Coolpix 8400

DCResource have published their review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8400.

“If you want an ultra wide-angle camera, the Nikon Coolpix 8400 is the only game in town. And thankfully, it plays a pretty good game. While it could be faster in terms of performance, the bottom line is that the 8400 takes good quality pictures with a larger field-of-view than any other fixed-lens digital camera on the market. As expected, a lens that wide will result in some distortion, most notably when you take pictures of buildings or interiors. While its 8 Megapixel images are noisier than what some are used to, they’re competitive with other cameras using this sensor. Be warned that at high ISOs, the noise levels may be unacceptable, especially compared to a digital SLR. Nikon has done a good job keeping purple fringing levels low on the 8400, and redeye was not a problem.”

Website: DCResource - Nikon Coolpix 8400 Review

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Toshiba Announces 2 And 4 Gigabyte Compactflash Cards

Toshiba Press Release

TOSHIBA ANNOUNCES 2 AND 4 GIGABYTE COMPACTFLASH CARDS FOR DIGITAL CAMERAS AND OTHER CONSUMER ELECTRONICS DEVICES

2GB Cards Available in Standard and High-speed Models; Highest Density 4GB Card Achieved Using 90 Nanometer Multi-Level Cell NAND Flash Technology

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2004 - Further expanding its portfolio of memory solutions for consumer electronics applications, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* today announced its new highest capacity 4-gigabyte (GB)1 CompactFlash card, and high-speed 2GB CompactFlash card. The new cards, developed by Toshiba Corp. (Toshiba) using 90 nanometer (nm) NAND Flash memory technology, help meet the continually increasing demand for greater capacity and performance in data storage cards for digital cameras, digital camcorders, MP3 players and PDAs, as well as some networking and embedded applications.

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DPReview Posts Nikon Coolpix 8400 Review

DPReview have published their review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8400.

“The Coolpix 8400’s unique lens makes it an interesting beast, it offers a slightly wider field of view (about 10° more; 72° horizontally at 24 mm equiv.) than other prosumer eight megapixel digital cameras which start at 28 mm equiv. That extra 10° can be especially useful if you shoot a lot of architecture, landscapes, real estate etc. At the other end of zoom however it has the least telephoto of any current eight megapixel, its nearest competitor, the Olympus C-8080 WZ offers 28 - 140 mm equiv. (compared to the 8400’s 24 - 85 mm equiv.)”

Website: DPReview - Nikon Coolpix 8400 Review

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DPReview Posts Nikon Coolpix 8800 Review

The Danish website Akamera.dk have published their review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8400.

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Nikon has released a new firmware version for the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8400.

Issues addressed with firmware version 1.2:

Digital zoom up to 2x is now possible when the [Lens] option in the shooting menu is set to [Telephoto].
A problem that caused pictures taken continuously at an image-quality setting of [RAW] to have a magenta tint overall when viewed in PictureProject or Nikon Capture has been corrected.
A problem that caused recording problems for pictures taken continuously at an image-quality setting of [EXTRA] has been corrected.

Website: Nikon Coolpix 8400 Firmware - Windows

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Potential Issue with Nikon MB-E5700 Battery Pack

PhotographyBLOG reader Craig Coussins has alerted me to a potential issue with the Nikon MB-E5700 Battery Pack, and it seems with Nikon’s customer support. Craig is a Coolpix 8700 owner and recently experienced the problem outlined below when he tried to use some new NiMH 2400 mAh batteries.

“I thought that you would like to know this. Whether or not the Nikon 8700 is better than other digital cameras, I have one and use the 8700 battery pack (MB-E5700) with this. I recently upgraded the batteries from 2000 to 2400 but they did not work. I bought a new and expensive charger thinking that my old charger was not doing the job. Despite this the batteries still did not work I returned all 18 batteries to the vendor and they exchanged them. The new ones still did not work. I then asked Nikon about this and they replied that their cameras don’t take larger than 2000 rechargeable and if I did get them to work they would seriously damage the camera. Funny how most dealers are selling these higher grade batteries but neglect to inform us that a major company like Nikon can’t actually use these new higher grade batteries. I spent a fortune for nothing. I mentioned this issue to Jessop’s recently and they were amazed and completely unaware of this fact.”

Reader comments (see below) indicate that it is almost certainly an issue with the electrical contact between the batteries and the contacts in the battery pack. Have any other Nikon owners experienced something similar? Leave a comment and let me know.

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Nikon Releases Coolpix 3100 Firmware

Nikon Coolpix 3100 Nikon have released a new firmware version for the Coolpix 3100, a 3-megapixel digital camera that was first announced back in February at PMA 2003.

Issues addressed with firmware version 1.3
The camera’s transfer button can be used with PictureProject to transfer pictures to a computer.
A problem that caused pictures of bright subjects taken with firing of the built-in Speedlight to be under-exposed has been corrected.

Website: Nikon Coolpix 3100 Firmware - Windows

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Imaging Resource Reviews Nikon Coolpix 8400

Imaging Resource have published their review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8400.

“Image noise on the 8800 was interesting: At the ISO 50 and 100 settings, image noise was visible but quite tolerable, particularly at ISO 50, where what noise there was, was very fine-grained. At ISO 200, details were slightly obscured by the anti-noise processing, the noise levels were higher, and the noise was less fine-grained, but still within a range that I think most users would consider acceptable. At ISO 400, the noise was much stronger, more subject detail was lost, and the noise pattern became much coarser, although it was still tighter than that in many cameras. I personally wouldn’t consider the Coolpix 8400 to be usable at ISO 400 for large prints, but it would be fine for 4x6 snapshots.”

Website: Imaging Resource - Nikon Coolpix 8400 Review

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PC Magazine Reviews Nikon Coolpix 5200

PC Magazine have published their review of the new 5 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5200 compact digital camera.

“There’s a lot to like about the Nikon Coolpix 5200: It’s small, handy, and stylish, and it’s jammed with great features. It takes reasonably sharp pictures. It could be speedier, though, and exposure and color-accuracy issues prevent it from receiving top honors.”

Website: PC Magazine - Nikon Coolpix 5200 Review

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Steves Digicams Reviews Nikon Coolpix 8400

Steves Digicams have published their review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8400.

“I expected the 8400 to shine indoors, and it did if there was enough available light to help its autofocus system. If you frequently find yourself with your back pressed against a wall or into a corner to compose indoor shots of rooms or people, you’ll appreciate the field of view offered by the 8400’s wide zoom. Its powerful (by consumer digicam standards) flash covers the wide field of view fairly well, with only a slight drop off in illumination at the corners of the image. For consistent corner-to-corner flash illumination at full wide angle, you’ll need to use an SB-600 or SB-800 speedlight.”

Website: Steves Digicams - Nikon Coolpix 8400 Review

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Pocket-Lint Reviews Nikon Coolpix 8800

Pocket-Lint have just posted their review of the new 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8800.

“Overall the 8800 has a lot more plus points than minuses. The huge zoom and additional lenses makes it ideal for the serious photographer who still wants the easy of a more compact frame. The functions are generally easy to use although some diligence and instruction scrutiny will be needed to get all the finer nuisances down on pat. The sub £650 price tag will also go a long way towards to securing it as one of the most attractive camera this Christmas, even if it won’t quite fit in your stocking.”

Website: Pocket-Lint - Nikon Coolpix 8800 Review

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Digitalmagasinet.dk Reviews Nikon Coolpix 8800

The Danish website Digitalmagasinet.dk have posted their review of the new 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8800.

Website: Digitalmagasinet.dk - Nikon Coolpix 8800 Review