Nikon Lite Touch Zoom 100W compact unveiled

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Nikon Lite Touch Zoom 100W compact unveiled - With a zoom lens offering 28mm wideangle capabilities popular in predecessors such as the LiteTouch Zoom 70WS, and extending to a full 100mm, the LiteTouch Zoom 100W is the latest addition to Nikons wideangle zoom compact lineup.

Posted: 18th February 2003

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Nikon have introduced the Lite Touch Zoom 100W 3.6x zoom compact camera.

With a zoom lens offering 28mm wideangle capabilities popular in predecessors such as the Lite•Touch Zoom 70WS, and extending to a full 100mm, the Lite•Touch Zoom 100W is the latest addition to Nikon’s wideangle zoom compact lineup.

This exciting new camera targets photo enthusiasts who are looking for a wideangle, high-power zoom compact camera that provides enhanced picture-taking ease at an affordable price.

The Lite•Touch Zoom 100W’s sleek body houses a 3.6x zoom lens that employs two aspherical lens elements for "outstanding picture quality". Simplified zoom operation allows users to frame images simply and easily within a 28-100mm range.

A built-in sliding lens cover offers dependable protection. The built-in flash comes with four modes for greater flash shooting creativity. And fully automatic operation makes for easier film loading, rewinding, and various other functions. The Lite•Touch Zoom 100W QD model comes with a date and time imprint function, and can be used with optional Remote Controller ML-L3.

Note: Specifications, design, product name and standard accessories may differ by country or area.

Nikon Lite•Touch Zoom 100W/100W QD Feature Highlights

High-power 3.6x Zoom Lens
The lens boasts a focal length of 28mm (wideangle) to 100mm (telephoto). Simplified zoom operation allows you to frame each shot the way you want and capture vital details that make all the difference.

Just Point and Shoot
High-precision autofocus and programmed auto exposure make it easy to take great pictures. Simply frame your subject in the viewfinder focus area and press the shutter release button. Film loading, frame advance and rewind are quiet and unobtrusive -- and with the Lite•Touch Zoom 100W, it’s easy to rewind your film in mid-roll.

Versatile Flash
Four flash modes -- Auto flash, Flash Cancel, Anytime Flash and Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash) -- provide the versatility that enables you to capture your precious memories in the best light.

Nikon Lite•Touch Zoom 100W/100W QD Major Features

Compact zoom 35mm camera with sliding lens cover
3.6x 28-100mm zoom lens takes pictures from wideangle to telephoto
Flash modes -- choose from Auto Flash, Flash Cancel, Anytime Flash and Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash)
Red-Eye Reduction helps eliminate the reddish appearance that can occur when shooting in low-light conditions
User-friendly automatic film operation
Self-timer mode allows the photographer to be part of the picture
The Lite•Touch Zoom 100W QD model provides a date and time imprint function and can be used with optional Remote Controller ML-L3

Viewfinder information
Nikon Lite•Touch Zoom 100W/100W QD Specifications
Type of camera	35mm autofocus lens-shutter camera with Nikon zoom lens
Usable film	DX-coded 35mm format film in film cartridge
Picture format	24 x 36mm
Lens	28-100mm f/5.8-10.5, 6 elements in 6 groups (Aspherical lenses are used)
Shutter	Programmed electronic type; Also serves as diaphragm blades
Shutter speed	2 to 1/500 sec.
Viewfinder	Real-image viewfinder; Frame coverage (approx.): over 80% Magnification (approx.): 0.32x at 28mm, 1.0x at 100mm; Diopter (approx.): -1m^-1
	Image size frame (with parallax compensation marks); Autofocus frame marks Green LED (in-focus indicator) -- Lights up: subject focused, Blinks (at 2 Hz): subject is too close to achieve correct focus; Orange LED (flash-ready light) -- Lights up: flash ready, Blinks (at 4 Hz): flash being charged. Turns off: enough light (except in Anytime flash and Night Portrait modes)/Flash Cancel mode/Infinity Focus mode
Focusing	Active autofocus system; Activated by lightly pressing the shutter release button Distance range from approx. 0.65m to infinity
Focus lock	Focus is locked as long as the shutter release button remains lightly pressed.
Exposure control	Electronically controlled program AE: Auto exposure range (ISO 100): EV 4 to 17 at 28mm, EV 5.8 to 17 at 100mm; Flash fires automatically if the available light is low
Film speed setting	Valid for DX-coded ISO 50 to 3,200 films. With non-DX-coded film, automatically set to ISO 100
Film loading	Film automatically advances to the first frame upon completion of film loading; With a film cartridge confirmation window
Frame counter	Shown in the LCD panel; Additive type; Counts back during film rewind
Self-timer	Electronically controlled; Activated by depressing the shutter release button; Self-timer lamp blinks and lights up to show when ready; Timer duration 10 sec.; Cancelable
Film advance	Film automatically advances by one frame after each shot; Auto rewind at the end of film roll; Mid-roll rewind function available
Remote control (optional) (Lite•Touch Zoom 100W QD only)
	Infrared wireless remote control; 2 sec. delay shutter release; Effective range is within approx. 5m straight in front of the camera; One 3V CR2025 lithium battery. Battery will last for approx. 5 years; Dimensions (W x H x D): approx. 60 x 28 x 7mm; Weight (including battery): approx. 10g
Built-in flash	Four flash modes available: Auto Flash, Flash Cancel, Anytime Flash, and Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash); Flash automatically fires when there is not enough light; Flash shooting range (ISO 100): approx. 0.65 to 3.0m at 28mm, approx. 0.65 to 1.8m at 100mm, (ISO 400): approx. 0.65 to 6.0m at 28mm, approx. 0.65 to 3.6m at 100mm; Shutter button remains locked until the flash is fully charged; Recycling time approx. 6 sec.
Red-Eye Reduction mode
	Lamp lights up for approx. 1 sec. before flash fires
LCD panel (Power is on)
	Frame counter, Flash mode, Red-Eye Reduction, Self-timer/Remote Control (Lite•Touch Zoom 100W QD only), Infinity Focus mode, Battery power, Time/Date (Lite•Touch Zoom 100W QD only)
Battery life	Approx. 15 rolls of 24-exposure film when flash is used for half the exposures
Power source	One 3V CR123A (or DL123A) lithium battery
Date imprint function (Lite•Touch Zoom 100W QD only)
	24-hour cycle with no AM/PM; Five indication formats selectable by a push button; Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, Day/Month/Year, Day/Hour/Minute and no printing; Leap year adjustment until 2042; Incremental correction of date; Power source is the same as the camera body
Dimensions (W x H x D) (Approx.)
	115 x 65 x 41.5mm
Weight (without battery) (Approx.)
	200g
Specifications apply when a fresh battery is used at normal temperature (20°C). Specifications and design are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.