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Top Nikon Coolpix S500 Camera Reviews
LetsGoDigital wrote a review on the
Nikon Coolpix S500 and said: "The image quality of the Nikon
Coolpix S500 compact camera is fine and the color saturation is
average. I prefer a little more spice, but this is personal; a
matter of image editing afterwards. In excessive artificial
light, the Nikon S500 may deviate from its excellent white
balance metering, but this can be adjusted by selecting the
right white balance setting in the camera's menu."
Nikon Coolpix S500 News Release Summary:
Nikon’s New 7.1 Megapixel Cameras offer Sophisticated Styling,
Quality Construction and Advanced Performance
MELVILLE, NY (February 19, 2007) – Building on the success of
the COOLPIX Style Series of digital cameras, Nikon is pleased to
introduce the S500. Boasting 7.1 megapixels, a 3x Zoom-Nikkor
glass lens, VR Image Stabilization technologies, and sleek metal
bodies, these cameras exude high performance and exquisite
design. Both cameras feature a classic camera design as the lens
extends from the camera's body when the cameras are turned on;
the S500 is constructed from
stainless steel.
Advanced performance is particularly pronounced in the S500.
Among compact digital cameras, the COOLPIX S500 is fast; start
up time is an amazing 0.6 seconds and shutter lag, in release
priority mode, is just 0.005 seconds.
“With the S200 and S500, Nikon is further distinguishing itself
as a leader in compact camera design and innovation," says Bill
Giordano, General Manager Marketing, COOLPIX for Nikon Inc.
"These cameras pack style and performance into sleek, metal
bodies, allowing even the most style-savvy consumer to enjoy the
ease and quality of COOLPIX technology."
In addition to the aforementioned features, the COOLPIX S200 and
S500 feature several imaging innovations designed to encourage
carefree shooting for the consumer. The S500 features Optical VR Image
Stabilization, a feature that compensates for camera shake
ensuring sharp images at shutter speeds up to three times slower
than would normally be possible. Both the S200 and S500 have
High ISO capabilities; the S200 up to 1000 and the S500 up to
ISO 2000, ideal for capturing images in low-light situations. On
the S200, the e-VR Image Stabilization feature is activated by
utilizing the camera's easy-to-use menu system. The S500
features a new Anti-Shake button, located on the top of the
camera, which activates high ISO, VR and Best Shot Selector
(BSS) at the same time to produce clearer results in low light
or at telephoto zoom settings.
For image sharing, the S500 has an incredible, bright,
high resolution 2.5 inch LCD monitor with an anti-reflective
coating, easing the composition of photos, even in direct
sunlight. These cameras also have a 16:9 aspect ratio option,
making them perfect for sharing images via a high-definition
television.
In order to simplify the picture taking process, Nikon has
incorporated a new menu interface into the S500,
employing illustrated help dialogs for easy navigation and mode
selection. This menu also provides direct access to Nikon's
triad of Image Innovations; in-camera functions for enhancing or
correcting images including:
• In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™: automatically detects and corrects red
eye, a common problem that occurs in flash photography.
• Face-Priority AF*: automatically finds and focuses on a
persons face within the frame, providing sharp focus to produce
clear, crisp portraits wherever the subject is positioned in the
frame.
• D-Lighting: in playback, the user selects and creates a copy
of images with excessive backlight or insufficient flash
illumination, adding light and detail where necessary.
On the S500, these features can be activated by pressing the
One-Touch portrait button, located on the top of the camera.
The COOLPIX S500 comes bundled with
Nikon's exclusive PictureProject software. The PictureProject
software is powerful and user-friendly and makes transferring,
organizing, editing and sharing photos a snap. Both cameras are
SDHC compatible and utilize the new ultra-compact EN-EL10
rechargeable Li-ion battery.
The COOLPIX S500 will be available at
photo-specialty stores nationwide in March 2007 at an MSRP $299.95. For more information about
these and other COOLPIX cameras, please visit
www.nikondigital.com.
* Face-recognition capability may be limited in some shooting
conditions.
About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image™. Nikon Inc. is the world
leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging
technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards
in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer
and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes
the Nikon Total Imaging System of consumer and professional
digital SLR cameras, Nikkor optics, Speedlights and System
Accessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; COOLSCAN®
digital film scanners; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software
products and Nikon sports and recreational optics. At the heart
of every Nikon camera is Nikon’s In-camera Innovations, making
it easy for anyone to take amazing digital pictures. Through the
Nikon Spirit Initiative™, the company plays an active role in
supporting aspiring and advanced photographers through a variety
of philanthropic organizations, educational programs, events and
workshops. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit
www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the
web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities.
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