Nikon announce COOLPIX S500

Nikon has announced the COOLPIX S500, a camera that packs fantastic features and the latest technology into a compact exterior.

Coolpix S500

This solid yet lightweight camera is encased in a stylish stainless-steel body. Sleek design and classic contours make this model as striking to look at as the quality pictures it produces, and is testament to Nikon’s commitment to quality.

The technology and the features inside the COOLPIX S500 are worthy of their impressive casing. The combination of a full 7.1 megapixels of resolution and the powerful 3 x Zoom-Nikkor lens with a healthy range of 35-105mm enables the COOLPIX S500 to deliver excellent picture detail whether the subject is a close-in portrait or a broad panorama, even after the photograph has been enlarged.

The Vibration Reduction function is able to compensate for camera shake to produce clearer, steadier pictures, and also prevents blurring in lower-light conditions. Light-sensitivity of up to ISO 2000 further guarantees picture clarity in unsteady or poorly-lit conditions.

Nikon is constantly seeking ways to make the experience of taking a photograph as simple and as exciting as possible. All functions are optimised to respond immediately, ensuring that the user never misses a fleeting opportunity for a great shot. The COOLPIX S500 powers up in an impressive 0.8 seconds and has a practically imperceptible shutter release time lag of less than 0.005 seconds.

The results achieved with the COOLPIX S500 can be fully appreciated using Nikon’s exclusive PictureProject software, which makes it simple and straightforward to edit, organise, transfer and share images. Compatibility with a range of feature-extending plug-ins also makes it easy to add new capabilities on demand.

Nikon COOLPIX S500 Specifications

Effective pixels: 7.1 million

Image sensor: 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 7.38 millions

Lens: 3x Zoom-Nikkor; 5.7-17.1mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 35-105mm); f/2.8-4.7; 5 elements in 5 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 420mm)

Focus range (from lens): 50cm (1 ft. 8 in.) to infinity (∞), Macro close-up mode: 15cm (5.9 in.) to infinity (∞)

Monitor: 2.5-in., 230,000-dot, TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating

Storage media: Internal memory (approx. 26 MB), SD memory cards

Movie: With sound: TV movie (640) at 30fps, Small size (320) at 30fps/15fps, Smaller size (160) at 15fps; Without sound: Time-lapse movie at 30fps, Stop-motion movie

Vibration Reduction (VR): Optical lens shift VR

ISO sensitivity: ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto (auto gain ISO50-1000)

Built-in flash: Range: (W) 0.5 to 7.5m (1 ft. 8 in. to 24 ft. 7 in.), (T) 0.5 to 4.0m (1 ft. 8 in. to 13 ft. 1 in.)

Interface: USB

Battery life: Approx. 180 shots with EN-EL10 battery (based on CIPA standard)

Dimensions (WxHxD): Approx. 88 x 51 x 22 mm (3.5 x 2.0 x 0.9 in.) excluding projections

Weight: Approx. 125 g (4.4 oz.) without battery and SD memory card

Matt

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