Today, Nikon announced the new Coolpix P7000 compact camera with advanced functions and features similar to those in Nikon’s DSLRs.
The Coolpix P7000 features 10.1-megapixels, a 7.1x Wide Angle Optical Zoom-Nikkor ED Glass Lens (28-200mm f/2.8-5.6), a 3.0-inch 921,000-dot Clear Color Display with wide viewing angle, a large 1/1.7” CCD sensor, Nikon’s EXPEED C2 high performance digital image processing engine, 5-Way VR Image Stabilization System, Low Noise Night Mode, Noise Reduction Filter, ISO Sensitivity 100 to 6400 (expandable to ISO 12,800 in low noise Night Mode), HD video recording at 720p at 24 frames-per-second (fps) with optical zoom and autofocus control, external stereo microphone or Nikon Speedlight mounting, a large optical viewfinder with diopter adjustment dial, Tone Level Information, Electronic Virtual Horizon Indicator, Subject Tracking, Smart Portrait System (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF, Skin Softening, Smile Timer, and Blink Warning), and In-camera editing functions including exposure compensation, Coolpix Picture Control, noise reduction filter, Quick Retouch, D-Lighting and Active D-Lighting.
The Coolpix P7000 also features Full Manual Controls (Program, Shutter, Aperture, Manual) and Bracketing functions for Automatic Exposure (Sv and Tv) and White Balance. The Coolpix P7000 adds controls and buttons for these advanced features like ISO, white balance, bracketing and exposure compensation, as well as a Quick Menu dial for easy access to key functions with the comfort of analog operation. Advanced users can shoot RAW/NRW files for creative freedom, and macro as close as 0.8 inches.
The Nikon Coolpix P7000 will be available in late September 2010 for $499.95.
Nikon Coolpix P7000 Digital Camera Press Release
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Another high-end compact option from Nikon, although not the EVIL camera that’s been rumored for so long now. Although cameras like this are nice, since the Olympus and Panasonic Micro Four Thirds cameras were introduced, I haven’t been interested. I either want changeable lenses and a big sensor or it needs to fit in my pocket. That said, if you are already a Nikon owner and want a full-featured compact camera that’s compatible with your Nikon flash, this camera is probably great. We’ve reviewed two previous models in this line. For anyone who wants to know more, here’s a link to the last review:
Nikon Coolpix P6000 Pro Review >>