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Nikon announces the COOLPIX S550
RRP: £ 199.99 / €292.00
- Sales start date: March 2008
Nikon UK is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX S550, a stylish new camera that elegantly packs high performance and advanced functions into the smallest body in its class*1. Built on a custom application of Nikon's innovative EXPEED digital image processing concept and incorporating the precision optics of a NIKKOR lens, the COOLPIX S550 brings new ease and fun to capturing smiling faces in the full beauty of special moments.
The 10 megapixel COOLPIX S550 boasts quick response and maintains image quality whilst taking advantage of sensitivity settings as high as ISO 2000. Enhancing compositional freedom is a 5x Zoom-NIKKOR lens with a range that is suitable for scenes ranging from buildings and group pictures to close-up portraits.
Unique new functions for the COOLPIX S550 make it easier to shoot striking portraits and to faithfully record nuances in facial expressions. Smile mode displays a gauge that indicates when the selected subject smiles, enabling the user to capture just the right moment. Blink warning displays a message when it detects that a subject has blinked, offers quick magnified visual confirmation, and allows the shot to be retaken immediately. The COOLPIX S550 will be available in a choice of Titanium Silver, Urban Black, Blue, or Purple body colours*2.
*1 Among competing 10 effective megapixel class compact digital cameras equipped with retractable 5x zoom as of January 29, 2008 (according to research conducted by NIKON CORPORATION).
*2 Colour availability may vary according to region.
Note: Specifications, design, product name, standard accessories, and release schedule may differ by country or area.
Nikon COOLPIX S550 Feature Highlights
VR image stabilisation
Compensating for the effects of camera shake to realize sharper results, electronic VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilisation frees you to enjoy capturing special moments without worrying about slight hand movements, particularly in lower light conditions.
ISO 2000 capability provides extended shooting range
Extended light sensitivity range with manual settings up to ISO 2000 makes it easier to take great-looking pictures in lower lighting conditions, or to capture moving subjects with outstanding clarity. Automatic sensitivity control is also available, freeing you to concentrate on the shot while the camera selects the optimal setting across a range between ISO 64 and ISO 800. And High-Sensitivity mode minimizes blur by automatically selecting optimal light sensitivity.
Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor for quality viewing and menu operation
The COOLPIX S550 is equipped with a quality 2.5-inch LCD monitor that features 230k-dots of high resolution, a wide 170-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angle, anti-reflection coating for better display in bright situations, and an acrylic panel that prevents scratches and fingerprints. Improved shooting displays with revised icons and information feedback help make framing and shooting easier.
Nikon COOLPIX S550 Other Features
- Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations
– Improved Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting
- Active Zoom allows smoother zooming for close-ups
- Macro shooting from as close as 10 cm (4 in.)
- Three movie modes with sound, plus time-lapse movie mode
- Time zone function for easy setting of multiple locations
- SDHC card compatibility
- Approx. 50 MB of internal memory
- USB connectivity
- PictBridge support
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Nikon COOLPIX S550 Specifications
| Effective pixels: | 10.0 million
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| Image sensor: | 1/2.3-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 10.34 million
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| Lens: | 5x Zoom-NIKKOR; 6.3-31.5mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 36-180mm); f/3.5-5.6; 8 elements in 6 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 720mm)
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| Focus range (from lens): | 35cm (1 ft. 2 in.) to infinity (∞), Macro close-up mode: 10cm (4 in.) to infinity (∞) at wide-angle
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| Monitor: | 2.5-in., approx. 230k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
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| Storage media: | Internal memory (approx. 50 MB), SD memory cards
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| Image size (pixels): | 3648 x 2736 (High: 3648/Normal: 3648), 2592 x 1944 (Normal: 2592), 2048 x 1536 (Normal: 2048), 1024 x 768 (PC: 1024), 640 x 480 (TV: 640), 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
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| Vibration Reduction (VR): | Electronic VR
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| ISO sensitivity: | ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto (auto gain ISO 64-800), High-Sensitivity mode (ISO 64-1600)
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| Interface: | Hi-Speed USB
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| Power sources: | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 (supplied), AC Adapter EH-62E (optional)
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| Battery life: | Approx. 200 shots with EN-EL11 battery (based on CIPA standard)
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| Dimensions (WxHxD): | Approx. 90 x 53.5 x 22 mm (3.6 x 2.1 x 0.9 in.) excluding projections
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| Weight: | Approx. 120 g (4.2 oz.) without battery and SD memory card
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| Supplied accessories*: | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11, Battery Charger MH-64, AV/USB Cable UC-E12, Strap, Software Suite CD-ROM
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| Optional accessories: | AC Adapter EH-62E |
* Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.
System Requirements:
OS Macintosh: Mac OS X version 10.3.9, 10.4.x
Windows: Windows Vista (32bit), Windows XP Home Edition/Professional pre-installed models
Note CD-ROM drive required for installation. Only built-in USB ports are supported
