Nikon Announces New COOLPIX Digital Cameras—Now Available for Pre-Order at B&H Photo

Nikon has announced seven new COOLPIX digital cameras just in time for Spring 2013.

NYC, NY (PRWEB) January 29, 2013

B&H Photo Video is pleased to share with photo enthusiasts the release of Nikon’s new COOLPIX camera lineup.

 

COOLPIX S9500 Digital Camera (Black)

COOLPIX S9500 Digital Camera (Black)

Nikon COOLPIX S9500 Digital Camera is a point-and-shoot with an 18.1MP CMOS image sensor that enables one to capture low-light shots without a flash. When the light is just too low, the built-in pop-up flash is there to provide extra illumination.

A member of Nikon’s Ultra-Slim Zoom collection, the camera is equipped with a 22x NIKKOR ED VR zoom lens that has an effective focal length range of 4.5-99mm, covering wide-angle to telephoto shots, and an aperture range of f/3.4-6.3. Lens-shift Vibration Reduction helps keep the images free of blur, even with unsteady hands.

The built-in GPS, mapping, Electronic Compass and Points of Interest (POI) features lets one create photo journals, recording the exact location of each shot one takes–they can follow the path of the adventure. Share photo journeys on Google Earth, Google+ and other social media sites, or with the included Nikon View NX2 software.

The mapping and Electronic Compass functions also helps navigate unfamiliar destinations, and Points of Interest (POI) show the nearby photo-ops, e.g., scenic lookouts and historic landmarks.

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Fujifilm Debuts 5 Point-and-Shoots, Including F900EXR Travel Zoom

By TJ Donegan January 30, 2013 (http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com)

Fujifilm announced five new compact cameras today, just ahead of CP+ 2013. The cameras include two high-end, F-series travel zooms, two S-series bridge cameras, and a new ultra-slim J-series compact.

The Fujifilm F900EXR and F850EXR both will feature 16-megapixel 1/2-inchEXR-CMOS image sensors, with the F900EXR offering an updated (EXR-CMOS II) version with phase detection built into the sensor.

Fujifilm F900 EXR

Fujifilm F900 EXR

The two high-end compact cameras otherwise share very similar specs: a 20x optical zoom lens (f/3.5-5.3, 25-500mm equivalent), 3-inch LCD, full manual controls, 1080/60p video, and similar battery life of about 250 shots per charge.

The F900’s greatest advantage will be its autofocus speed, according to the announcement by Fuji. The F900EXR’s hybrid autofocus system is rated by Fuji to focus in just 0.5 seconds, while also being able to capture shots at up to 11 frames per second. The F850EXR fires at up to 9 frames per second, though both cameras are limited to just 5 frames at a time.

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