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2 megapixel Coolpix 2500 digital camera from Nikon -
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Nikon
have added a new digital camera to their line-up. It is aimed at the lower end
of the market but seems to offer quite an advance in design to previous models.
As the picture to the right shows the lens swivels inside a frame making the camera
stronger and hopefully offering good handling characteristics as well. Appearing
more stylish than other digital cameras of this class the Coolpix 2500 should
be popular with those looking to buy their first digital camera.
ePHOTOzine hope to have a hands-on preview of this camera at the Focus show so keep checking back for more news.
Full Nikon press release included below.
A
stylish and simple-to-use digital still camera featuring 2.0 effective megapixels,
the COOLPIX 2500 is a strategic product designed to penetrate and lead the largest
and most competitive digital camera market -- the 2-megapixel model sector. This
uniquely designed camera will also establish a new COOLPIX brand image that places
emphasis on the stylish and fun aspects of the COOLPIX line.
The cameras
core users extend across generations to include those seeking a stylish, easy-to-use
digital camera that offers excellent portability and superior image quality, and
who are also looking for greater fun in digital photography.
Featuring
a 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens, with a 5.6-16.8mm (equivalent to 37-111mm in 35mm [135]
camera format) focal range and 4x digital zoom, the Nikon COOLPIX 2500 delivers
exceptional optical performance, and together with the 2.0 effective megapixels,
ensures images of remarkable color, contrast and clarity.
The stylish
and unique inner-swivel lens design offers the fun and flexibility of free-angle
picture taking, while the cameras flat surface and newly developed compact
rechargeable battery ensure excellent portability. The COOLPIX 2500 features ergonomic
button arrangement for easy operation.
Auto mode is ideal for most photo-shooting
situations, and manual mode allows photographers the freedom to select camera
settings as they like. The cameras 12 Scene Modes further enhance the flexibility
and creativity of shooting and provide optimal image results for a range of situations.
The Transfer function simplifies image data uploading and the Small Picture
function produces reduced-size pictures ideal for e-mailing or Web posting.
The COOLPIX 2500 comes with some essential accessories -- including the newly
developed rechargeable battery and charger, CompactFlash Card, USB cable
and Nikon View 5 software. The optional LCD Hood HL-2500 increases LCD monitor
visibility when shooting in daylight.
With its array of features and
accessories and remarkably innovative design, the COOLPIX 2500 promises to increase
the fun and excitement of digital photography for countless users.
Note: Specifications, design, product name and standard accessories may differ by country or area.
Nikon COOLPIX 2500 Feature Highlights
The COOLPIX 2500s unique inner-swivel lens design enables easy, versatile shooting capability from different angles. The camera is also small and light (165g/5.8 oz.), and with the lens retracted, its flat, sleek form fits easily into ones pocket or handbag. Its ergonomic, easy-to-use buttons ensure easy, swift and intuitive operation.
Great image quality
The COOLPIX 2500 features a 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens with a focal range of 5.6-16.8mm (equivalent to 37-111mm in 35mm [135] camera format) to deliver sharp images of near or distant subjects. The cameras 2.0 effective megapixels deliver high-definition 1,600 x 1,200-pixel images of exceptional clarity and expression. Furthermore, Nikons proven advanced image-processing algorithm delivers remarkably authentic color reproduction.
Versatile and easy operation
The COOLPIX 2500's Auto mode and 12 programmed Scene Modes make it easy to capture optimal image results for a wide variety of situations. Even a novice photographer can take great images simply by choosing the appropriate mode for the next picture. Continuous shooting mode enables users to take several consecutive full-sized images in just seconds. Movie recording mode provides up to 15 seconds of recording time.
Portrait
Emphasizes a subject with natural skin tones against a soft, pleasing background.
Party/Indoor
Captures the details of dimly lit scenes. The Speedlight fires automatically in extremely low-light situations.
Night Portrait
Fires the built-in Speedlight to illuminate the subject but keeps the shutter open long enough to capture the background.
Beach/Snow
Vividly captures the brightness of subjects such as snowy fields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
Landscape
Captures distant scenes with exceptional sharpness and clarity.
Sunset
Enables users to capture the natural beauty of sunsets.
Night Landscape
Employs slow shutter speeds to capture stunning night landscapes.
Museum*
Produces clear indoor pictures without triggering the flash.
Instantly responds to the shutter release button to capture fireworks at the ideal moment.
Close Up
Takes up-close pictures with an artistically blurred background.
Copy
Renders clear black and white reproductions of text or drawings from a whiteboard or printed matter.
Back Light
Speedlight fires automatically to illuminate the shadows that cover a subject.
Quick-and-easy image transfer
The COOLPIX 2500s Transfer function enables easy one-touch data upload* via the USB cable. This automatically transfers selected pictures in the COOLPIX 2500 straight to the users computer.
Convenient e-mail image
data transfer
The Small Picture function automatically creates
an image size just right for e-mailing or Web posting.
Quick image
checking
A simple press of the Quick Review button allows users
to see their photos without having to switch between modes.
Nikon COOLPIX 2500 Major Features
- 3x Zoom Digital Camera featuring 2.0 effective megapixels
- 2.0 effective megapixels for 1,600 x 1,200-pixel images
- 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens with 5.6-16.8mm coverage (equivalent to 37-111mm in 35mm [135] camera format); digital zoom up to 4x magnification (12x when combined with optical zoom)
- Nikons advanced image-processing algorithm ensures faithful color reproduction
- Exclusive 256-segment Matrix Metering and Matrix Auto White Balance guarantee outstanding exposure and white balance control in every image
- Macro shooting capability as close as 4cm (1.6 in.) with the convenient Best Shot Selector (BSS) function
- Smooth
and quiet zooming and responsive camera operations
- AUTO Mode for point-and-shoot operation
- 5-Area Multi Autofocus for easier photo composition
- 12 Scene Modes -- choose from 12 different scenes (Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night Portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show, Close Up, Copy, Back Light)
- Advanced, built-in 5-mode Speedlight
- Quick Review allows users to view captured images at the press of a button -- even while the camera is in shooting mode
- Transfer function enables automatic uploading of selected COOLPIX 2500 image data to a computer
- Small Picture function creates smaller size image data for e-mail attachment
- Versatile White Balance settings
- Automatic Noise Reduction function for superior images at slow shutter speeds
- USB
interface for Plug-and-Play and compatible with devices that support USB Mass
Storage class
- Stylish design with an inner-swivel lens
- Ergonomic design features intuitive button layout for superb operability
- Compact and lightweight (165g/5.8oz.) body
- Bright, clear 1.5-in., 110,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD monitor
- Long battery life of approx. 80 min. with Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL2*
- Comes with Lens strap, CompactFlash card, USB cable, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL2*, Battery Charger MH-60*, Nikon View 5 (COOLPIX) CD-ROM
- New dedicated LCD Hood HL-E2500 is available as an option
Nikon
COOLPIX 2500 Specifications | |
| Type | Digital camera E2500 |
|---|---|
| Effective pixels | 2.0 million |
| CCD | 1/2.7-in. type (2.11 million total pixels) |
| Image size | Selectable from: 1,600 (1,600 x 1,200 pixels), 1,280 (1,280 x 960 pixels), 1,024 (1,024 x 768 pixels), 640 (640 x 480 pixels) |
| Image Quality | Fine: 1/4, Normal: 1/8, Basic: 1/16 |
| Lens | 3x Zoom-Nikkor; f = 5.6-16.8mm (35mm camera format equivalent to 37-111mm); f/2.7-4.8; 7 elements in 6 groups |
| Digital zoom | 4X digital zoom |
| LCD Monitor | 1.5-in; 110,000-dot low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment |
| Storage media | CompactFlash (CF) card Type I |
| Shooting modes | Auto, Scene (Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night Portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show, Close Up, Copy and Back Light), Manual (includes shooting menu for control of White Balance, Capture Mode, Best-Shot Selector, Exposure Compensation, Noise Reduction, and Image Sharpening), Movie (up to 15 sec. of QVGA frames at 15 fps) |
| Capture modes | Single, Continuous, Multi-shot 16 (16 frames 1/16 in size) |
| Number of frames w/8MB CF card | |
| Fine: approx. 8; Normal: approx. 15; Basic: approx. 29 | |
| Built-in Speedlight | Flash
Rangeapprox. 0.4 - 3.0m (1.3 to 9.8 ft.) (W), approx. 0.4 - 1.7m (1.3 to 5.6
ft.) (T) Flash control Sensor flash system Flash modes Auto, Flash cancel (off), Red-Eye Reduction, Anytime Flash (fill-flash), Slow Sync |
| Computer interface | USB 1.1 |
| Power requirements | One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL2 (supplied), AC Adapter kit EH-60 (optional) |
| Battery life | Approx. 80 min. when using monitor at 20C (68F) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | |
| Approx. 114 x 59.5 x 31.5mm (4.5 x 2.3 x 1.2 in.) | |
| Weight | Approx. 165g (5.8 oz.) without battery and CompactFlash Card |
| Supplied accessories* | Strap,
8MB CF card, USB cable, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL2, Battery Charger MH-60,
Nikon View 5 (COOLPIX) CD-ROM * Supplied accessories may differ by country and area. |
| Optional accessories | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL2, AC Adapter Kit EH-60, Various size CF cards, LCD Hood HL-2500, Case CS-2500 |
Nikon View 5 System Requirements | ||
| Macintosh | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | Mac
OS 9.0- 9.2 (only built-in USB ports supported), Mac OS X (10.1.2 or later) | |
| Models | iMac, iMac DV, Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White), Power Mac G4 or later; iBook, PowerBook G3 or later (only built-in USB ports supported) | |
| RAM | 32MB (64MB or more recommended) | |
| Hard disk | 15MB required for installation, with additional amount equivalent to twice the capacity of the camera memory card required when Nikon View 5 is running | |
| Display | 640 x 480 with thousands of colors (800 x 600 with millions of colors recommended) | |
| Others | CD-ROM drive required for installation | |
| Windows | ||
| OS | Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional pre-installed model | |
| Models | Only models with built-in USB ports supported | |
| CPU | MMX Pentium or later | |
| RAM | 64MB (128MB or more recommended) | |
| Hard disk | 15MB required for installation, with additional amount equivalent to twice the capacity of the camera memory card required when Nikon View 5 is running | |
| Display | 640 x 480 with High Color (800 x 600 with True Color recommended) | |
| Others | CD-ROM drive required for installation | |
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
Nikon
Web: www.iamnikon.co.uk
Tel: 020 8541 4440
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