Building on the popularity of theS Series of Coolpix digital cameras, Nikon today introduced the new Coolpix S3-- a 6-megapixel camera that delivers high shooting power and image quality ina sleek and ultra-portable package. Like the Coolpix S1 and S2 before it, thenew Matte Black Metal-body Coolpix S3 boasts a 2.5" LCD screen and Nikon'sexclusive feature system, including D-Lighting for fixing dark pictures in thecamera, the exclusive Face Priority AF (Auto Focus) for automatic face-findingfocus and getting great portraits and In-Camera Red-Eye Fix(TM) to remove mostinstances of red-eye in the camera. The Coolpix S3 provides consumers withtop-notch performance and the look to match. "The new Coolpix S3 provides Nikon's state-of-the-art technology toconsumers in a shirt pocket sized design that offers efficient and responsiveshooting for all levels of photographers," said Bill Giordano, General Managerof Marketing for Nikon, Inc. "The Coolpix S3's intuitive features make thecamera a perfect choice for consumers looking to capture those unexpectedmoments ... and look good doing so."

Improved Performance for Great Pictures

More efficiency and fast performance can only mean one thing -- moreshots! With the ability to take up to 190 shots from the includedrechargeable Li-ion battery, improved start-up time, and continuous shootingmode, the new Coolpix S3 allows for more shots to be captured than everbefore. This superior engineering is paired with a range of Nikon's uniquein-camera functions and 17 different scene modes that help make a perfectmoment into a perfect photo with the click of a button.

More Features in a Sleek, Compact Design -

- 6.0 effective megapixels

- 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED Glass lens with a focal range equivalent to that of a 35-105mm lens in 35mm format

- Compact dimensions of (W x H x D - 3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8 inches)

- Light weight of approx 4.2 oz. (without battery and memory card)

- BSS (Best-Shot Selector) chooses best exposure automatically from ten (10) sequential shots

- COOLSTATION MV-11 cradle included for easy downloading of images and recharging the battery in the camera

- Single AF and Continuous AF can be selected in Movie Mode

- 256-segment Matrix Metering, Center-weighted, and Spot AF metering in certain Scene Modes

- 7 manual white balance settings and White Balance Bracketing

- Direct printing with PictBridge compatibility

- 4 of the 17 Scene Modes offer Scene Assist (Portrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape)

- World Time function allows local time to be set easily anywhere in the world

- USB compatibility enables swift transfer of image data to computers

- Voice memo function records up to 20 seconds of sound that can then be attached to an image

- 4x digital zoom capability

- Choice of Single AF and Continuous AF

- Options for playback: Single, 4- and 9-segment thumbnail, Slideshow, 10x magnification

- Built-in Speedlight: features settings for Auto, Red-eye Reduction by pre-flash, Anytime flash, Flash cancel and Slow sync. The Coolpix S3 will be available nationwide in September 2005 at an MSRPof $429.95. For more information about this and other Coolpix cameras, pleasevisit http://www.nikondigital.com/.

SOURCE Nikon

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