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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• FE-110: 5.0 million pixels, FE-100: 4.0 million pixels
  
• 2.8x optical zoom (equiv. 38-106mm on 35mm cameras) 1:3.0-5.0, plus 4x digital zoom
  
• 3.8cm/1.5” LCD with 130,000 pixels
  
• One button per function concept, reset button
  
• User-friendly interface with useful descriptions of scene modes
  
• Four scene modes (Portrait, Self-Portrait, Night Scene, Landscape)
  
• Super Macro, from as close as 2 cm
  
• Movie function (recording time limited only by the size of the available memory)
  
• PictBridge support
  
• 28MB internal memory plus xD-Picture Card slot (The FE-110 is delivered with an extra 16MB xD-Picture Card)
  
• Accept standard (rechargeable) AA batteries

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The 6.0 million pixel µ DIGITAL 600 completely caters to the special needs of night-time revellers. Using the innovative BrightCapture Technology, this new model brings reliable, high-performance shooting directly to the next party, rock concert or candle-light dinner.
The µ DIGITAL 600 is a genuine bright spark on the digital camera scene. Its 6.0 million pixels and precision 3x zoom lens (equivalent to 35-105mm in 35mm format) help capture images in amazing quality. 23 scene modes are on board that cover just about any shooting situation such as portraits, landscapes or even for underwater shots (in conjunction with the optional Underwater Case).

This weatherproof model also gives users movie recording and the facility to take astonishing close-ups in Super Macro mode. Moreover, thanks to the Guide Function, which reveals the purpose and recommended use of the various camera functions directly on the huge 6.4cm LCD, the µ DIGITAL 600 is exceedingly easy to use.However, the real coup of this stunning, ultra-compact model is its extraordinary night-time shooting ability that dramatically enhances the framing of compositions and the subsequent image results. Incorporation of BrightCapture Technology makes framing compositions under low light conditions a breeze.

A mere 1/5th of the regular luminosity is required for clear depictions on the LCD – without this technology these views would otherwise be lost in darkness. BrightCapture Technology also provides better images in low light. Special scene modes like Indoor and Available Light Portrait use this technology. The result: better exposed images, lower risk of image blur, and with Available Light Portrait, it is even possible to shoot without a flash more often.

This is especially helpful wherever flash usage is prohibited or in order to show warm light ambience, for example. Ideal for night owls who want to capture the fun of the night, the PictBridge-compatible µ DIGITAL 600 comes in a choice of three colours – Navy Blue, Ruby Red and Arctic Silver. Easy to use, incorporating 6.0 million pixels and equipped with the innovative BrightCapture Technology, this latest camera is hard to top. It comes with the Olympus Master software and will hit the shelves in autumn this year.


Main features:

• 6.0 million pixels
• BrightCapture Technology for better framing and better image results in low light
  including a special mode that reduces the possibility of image blur
• 6.4cm / 2.5” LCD
• Weatherproof metal body in Navy Blue, Ruby Red & Arctic Silver
• High-precision 3x zoom lens (equiv. to 35-105mm in 35mm format) 1:3.1-5.1
• 23 scene modes (incl. Portrait, Beach and Snow, Night Scene and Underwater
  modes) plus Programme Auto
• TruePic TURBO image processor
• Movie function up to memory capacity
• Macro and Super Macro mode (from 7cm)
• PictBridge compatible
• Multi-language menu (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Russian) plus
  possibility to download further languages from the internet through the
  Olympus Master software
• Special editing functions to enhance images and to add creative effects: e.g.
  red-eye-fix, adjust brightness, insert frame and/or title
• Supplied with Olympus Master Software
• Optional underwater case (PT-029) available

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