Priced at $299, Nikon Coolpix S50 weighs just 4.4 oz and features 7.2MP sensor, 3X optical zoom, image stabilization, the ability to record movies at 30fps at 640×480, and a bright 3.0 inch LCD display.
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The Nikon S500 comes jam packed with a new high-performance image-processing engine. This 7.1MP camera is equipped with a 2.5 inch high-resolution LCD, 15 scene modes, improved GUI, and many other features. The S500 has the world’s fastest shutter release time lag of .005seconds. Other abilities include Face Priority to achieve a sharp focus on other’s faces, and in-camera red-eye removal. Pricing and availability are still in mystery.
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Nikon’s S50c 7.2MP digicam is equipped with a 3.0 inch wide-angle LCD and Wi-Fi capability. The camera has a pictmotion functions that allows users to view the pictures via TV. Other functions include Lens shift vibration reduction for its 3x Zoom 38-114mm lens to provide sharper images, a choice of 15 Scene Modes, a face Priority to achieve a sharp focus on other’s faces, in-camera red-eye removal, and D-Lighting to improve underexposed or low light images. It is also compatible with SDHC cards. The Nikon S50c sports a high sensitivity up to ISO 1600. Pricing and availability are still unknown.
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Hakuba Japan sells United States made silicon case “Camera Armor” for Canon EOS 30D and Nikon D80 in Japan. Priced at US$85, the Camera Armor for Canon EOS 30D and Nikon D80 is a rugged custom fit skin made to protect the digital SLR cameras. All controls and access points are still accessible. A clear Polycarbonate lens protects the LCD and an included Lens Guard fits most lenses up to 85mm. Remember that when using this camera armor, operation of the shutter button, replacement of the lens, installation of record media, battery, use of tripod etc is possible, but you cannot use battery grip. The Canon EOS 30D and Nikon D80 Camera Armor will be available in Japan by early December.
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I heard the rumor that Nikon will release the Nikon D40 DSLR which will be Nikon’s offering to the amateur photographer who has been bitten by the photography bug. Measuring 94mm × 126mm x 64mm, the Nikon D40 would be smaller and lighter compared to older bro D50. However, this camera also will have a 6.1MP resolution and some other features like 2.5 inch LCD, 3 AF points, 3 metering modes, USB 2.0., i-TTL compatible, 1/500 Flash Sync and SD, SD-HC support.
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