Why Buy a Digital Camera When You Can Rent?

By: Lauren Goode. April 21, 2014 (http://recode.net)

It’s a well-reported trend: The digital camera market is getting hit hard by smartphones.

And yet, after looking at another set of dim, noisy smartphone photos from a wedding reception last weekend, I can’t help but think there are still situations in which a digital camera — or at the least, a more powerful sensor — is a good thing.

It’s those scenarios that Lumoid wants to capitalize on. Lumoid is a new camera-rental company that’s targeting wedding-goers, new parents, vacationers and photo hobbyists. Its prices range from $5 to $25 per day per item, except for accessories, which are listed for purchase.

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Digital Compact Camera Nikon COOLPIX P600/P530/P340

Multi-functional models, one offering 42x optical zoom and one offering 60x optical zoom, the highest zoom ratio in COOLPIX history
A model equipped with a large 1/1.7-inch backside illumination CMOS sensor and a fast lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of three new COOLPIX P-series models, the P600, P530, and P340. The COOLPIX P series is a line of multi-functional, high-performance compact digital cameras that enable full-scale photography.

Nikon P600

Nikon P600

Nikon P530

Nikon P530

The P600 and P530 are compact models equipped with high zoom-ratio lenses that support capture of a wide variety of scenes with a single camera. Despite being equipped with a 60x (up to 120x*1 with Dynamic Fine Zoom) optical zoom NIKKOR lens offering the highest zoom ratio in COOLPIX history with coverage of a broad range of angles of view, from the wide-angle 24mm to super-telephoto 1440mm (equivalent focal lengths in 35mm [135] format), the P600 is very compact. The NIKKOR lens built into the P600 is also the first COOLPIX lens for which a super ED lens element has been adopted for superior image quality. The P530 is equipped with a 42x (up to 84x*1 with Dynamic Fine Zoom) optical zoom NIKKOR lens that covers a broad range of angles of view from wide-angle 24mm to super-telephoto 1000mm (equivalent focal lengths in 35mm [135] format), and a high-resolution, 3-inch, approximately 921k-dot TFT LCD monitor with wide viewing angle. New scene modes, Moon and Bird-watching, have been added to both of these models, allowing users to easily enjoy super-telephoto photography. In addition, these cameras are equipped with a high-performance lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) function that offers camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed 3.5-stops*2 faster and an Active option for effective reduction of blur caused by camera shake with recording of still images and movies. Offering faster AF and a shorter shooting time lag, these cameras ensure capture of the desired moment with quick and nimble focusing. On its own, each of these compact cameras is packed with advanced functions that support photography of a wide variety of scenes, from super-telephoto to wide-angle and macro photography.

Nikon P340

Nikon P340

The P340 features a simple, refined design, and its combination of a fast lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 and large, 1/1.7-inch backside illumination CMOS sensor achieves superior rendering characteristics. It is equipped with a 5x (up to 10x*1 with Dynamic Fine Zoom) optical zoom NIKKOR lens that covers the wide-angle 24mm to telephoto 120mm range of angles of view (equivalent focal lengths in 35mm [135] format) that also enables macro photography as close as 2 cm to the lens. It offers superior operation with adoption of a control ring around the lens barrel, to which a variety of functions can be assigned, and which can be used to fine-tune effects applied in scene modes and Special Effects mode.

In addition, the P600 and P340 offer built-in Wi-Fi® that can be used to easily transfer photos to a smart device for sharing with others*3. This allows users to enjoy connecting with others through their photos after they are taken.

  • *1At the maximum image size.
  • *2Measured at approximately 350mm (equivalent in 35mm [135] format) in accordance with CIPA standards.
  • *3The Wireless Mobile Utility app must first be installed on the smart device (the app can be downloaded free of charge from the smart device’s app store), and Wi-Fi® connection settings must be applied before image transfer is possible.

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Nikon Unveils Coolpix A, Coolpix P330, Coolpix S3500 Digital Cameras

Shane McGlaun (Blog) – March 5, 2013 (http://www.dailytech.com)

Nikon has added three new cameras to its line of point-and-shoot digital offerings. The first, and most advanced of these new cameras is the Coolpix A featuring a DX-format CMOS sensor. The camera has a wide-angle 18.5 mm F/2.8 lens which makes it appropriate for a range of shooting scenarios according to Nikon.

The Coolpix A also uses a seven-blade iris diaphragm allowing for natural blur characteristics. The camera has a resolution of 16.2-megapixels, can shoot 14-bit compressed RAW images, and can record full HD resolution digital movies. Nikon promises that the Coolpix S will deliver the kind of image quality typically reserved for D-SLR cameras

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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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