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A new compact digital camera from Nikon opts for minimalist styling by making the most of touchscreen technology.

The Nikon Coolpix S60 was announced by the manufacturer this week and features an integrated 3.5-inch touchscreen that allows users to control all of the cameras features.

Commenting on the launch, Nikon’s general manager for marketing Bill Giordano said that the Nikon Coolpix S60 was a direct response to the requests of its customers.

“When consumers asked for a bigger LCD screen, we listened and created a camera that not only takes great pictures, but is extremely fun to use as well,” he said.

In addition to its screen, the ten-megapixel autofocus camera features a Portrait One-Touch Zoom function, HD Pictmotion, HDMI connectivity and a 5x Zoom-Nikkor lens.

Optical VR Image Stabilization technology is also include for shot stability and the Nikon Coolpix S60 offers ISO capabilities of up to 3200.

Other models in the ten-megapixel manufacturer’s range include the Nikon Coolpix S600 - which has a 2.7-inch LCD screen.

A new entry into the Nikon Coolpix range of digital cameras has a number of features which make it ideal for the modern consumer, it has been suggested.

The Sify Mall websites states that the Nikon CoolPix L10 is equipped with great extras and a number of sharing options that make it stand out against many of its competitors.

The camera has a high light sensitivity, which slows for users to get top grips with a number of low-light shots that other compact models may find difficult to tackle and the large two-inch LCD screen is said to be “perfect for viewing and sharing”.

“You can shoot sharper, clearer and without blur with Nikon’s ingenious Vibration Reduction,” the site adds, noting that the Nikon CoolPix L10’s 15 programme modes also help “ensure superb portraits with crisp focus”.

The Nikon CoolPix L10 is a five-megapixel model that has a 3x optical zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens and an ISO rate of 800. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting are two of its other features.

The colourful Nikon Coolpix S210 has been praised in a new review for its point-and-shoot features.

ABC News reports that the camera, which is available in plum, blue, bronze and graphite is a highly pocketable model that will be particularly suited to the needs of the web generation.

The article notes that it looks fashionable and although perhaps not suited to the “serious photographer”, social networking fans are unlikely to care.

“This is a snapshot camera,” it adds, “the kind you’re quite likely to hold up at arm’s length so you can take a picture of yourself and friends to post on your Facebook page.”

It adds that a low price also means that this eight-megapixel camera, which features 3x optical zoom, could be perfect for such consumers on a budget.

Nikon’s Coolpix S210 can be picked up in a range of colours for under £100 on the UK Digital Cameras website.

LetsGoDigital has released a review of the Nikon Coolpix P80 digital camera.

The website said: “With the availability of the Nikon Coolpix P80, Nikon meet the demands of consumers; a demand that still exists in spite of the success of the digital SLR camera.”

The digital camera has ten megapixels, 18x optical zoom and measures 110 mm by 79 mm by 78 mm. Without batteries, the camera weighs 365 grams which is a lot less than a normal DSLR, according to the website.

A D-lighting editing function on the camera has also been included. This function automatically lightens dark areas in a picture to create a more natural look, without overwriting the original shot.

In addition, Nixon included a moveable sensor in the Coolpix P80 which LetsGoDigital described as a “true” image stabliser.

ABC news described the Coolpix P80 as the camera of choice if a customer wants something in-between one that is small enough to fit in their pocket and one that is large enough to take good quality indoor images without a flash.

Nikon’s latest digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) model follows what has so far been a “bumper year” for the manufacturer.

According to Pocket-lint, Nikon has launched a number of models recently that have covered a number of levels of expertise, adding that its latest is a DSLR aimed straight at the middle-market consumer.

Following the launch of the professional D3 and slightly more amateur-focussed D300, the article notes that the Nikon D700 may only be for those looking to spend at the top level.

It is estimated that the Nikon D700 offers a number of innovative features including an integrated dust reduction system and compact FX but is expected to cost around £2,000 when it goes on sale later this month.

For those looking at the DSLR market but looking to spend a little less, the Nikon D40X could be an option.

The camera has a 10.2 effective megapixel count and is equipped with Nikon’s DX format CCD image sensor.

A colourful range of cameras with features for users of all abilities has been launched, according to TechGadgets.

Nikon’s new collection includes a ten-megapixel D60 Digital SLR and the compact Coolpix range. Among them is the Coolpix S210 which has a three-inch screen and nine megapixels of picture power.

The ten-megapixel Coolpix S600 also has a Zoom-Nikkor lens. It also has an Active Child Mode feature in addition to its 14 existing scene modes.

Both the Coolpix L16 and L18 models allow clearer pictures with extended light sensitivity and can capture fast-moving objects. The L18 is an eight-megapixel camera while the L16 model has 7.1.

The S-series models are S52, S520, S550, S600 and the other digital cameras are P60 and P80.

Hidehiko Tanaka, managing director of Nikon India, was quoted by TechGadgets as saying: ”In the present times consumer electronics are becoming fashion accessories so we are excited to offer the new Coolpix cameras in exciting sleek designs and vibrant colours.”

Advice has been offered this week for consumers looking to buy a new digital camera.

Citing PC World, Computer World reports that there have been a number of improvements in digital photography of late and adds that as resolutions and megapixel levels rise it can be hard to know where to look.

“Higher resolution, more sophisticated controls, and better technology all make taking great pictures easier than ever but buying a camera can still be a daunting experience,” it states.

However, the article adds that although megapixel count and resolution is an issue to bear in mind, size, weight, and design can be equally important.

It states that the more powerful the optical zoom lens the better and states that manual focus is something that can be useful.

Storage, power and an easy-to-use menu is key, the article said, and getting a model that has a range of modes and a decent-sized viewing screen is vital.

The Nikon Coolpix S51c has a three-inch LCD screen which has an anti-reflection coating.

The Nikon Coolpix S52c promises a great deal of features in a slim and stylish package, according to the manufacturer.

Nikon claim that the nine-megapixel unit also features a 3x, 38-114mm Zoom-NIKKOR lens as well as extras such as Optical Vibration Reduction, Image Stabilization and Wi-Fi compatibility.

It is stated that in addition to this, manual sensitivity settings aim to improve shots in accordance with the individual’s needs and overall the Nikon Coolpix S52c is “a stunning camera that takes equally stunning photos”.

“[The Nikon Coolpix S52c offers] plenty of sharp resolution to capture the finest details, crop creatively and produce incredible enlargements,” the manufacturer states.

Also featured is a One-Touch Portrait button, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix technology and face recognition.

The Camera adds to the manufacturer’s range, which includes the Nikon Coolpix L18,
Nikon Coolpix P50 Silver and Nikon Coolpix, among others.

The latest ten-megapixel model from Nikon is stylish, pocketable and “works a treat”, according to a new review.

Pocket-lint reports that the Nikon S600 is a simple-to-use point and shoot model that the manufacturer claims comes with the “fastest start-up time for any camera in its class”.

With a 2.7-inch screen “that’s excellent to use in almost any lighting”, 4x optical zoom lens, VR anti-shake system and four main shooting modes it is also noted that the camera is versatile.

It is concluded that the Nikon Coolpix S600 has a “lightening fast start-up and an average overall performance that make it “a bit of a mixed bag”. However, the review concludes “the decent design and build and good image quality might just sway it for you”.

Other compact digital cameras in the Nikon range include the 8.1-megapixel Nikon Coolpix L18, which is available in black, silver, red and blue.

A new entry into the Nikon Coolpix range is solidly made, easy-to-use and “is a likeable little camera”, a new article suggests.

According to the Trusted Reviews website, the manufacturer has added to its range with a ten-megapixel model that comes equipped with the kind of features one comes to expect from a compact digital camera.

It is reported that the Nikon Coolpix S550 is in many ways similar to its Nikon CoolPix S600 bigger brother, but adds that there are some significant differences.

Although the autofocus system “appears to be the same one as the S600″, the camera really comes into its own in terms of ease of use and battery life, the reviewer claims.

“Nikon claims a duration of 200 shots, but in fact I was able to shoot well over 200 photos, many of them with flash, over the course of a week before the battery indicator dropped to one bar,” he states.

A number of other models feature in the same range including the eight-megapixel
Nikon Coolpix S210, which comes in a number of colours.