Nikon Coolpix P5000 Camera

Nikon unveils new COOLPIX P5000 to the Nikon COOLPIX Performance Series of digital cameras. The new COOLPIX P5000 offers advanced functions, ease of operation, and high image quality that is sure to satisfy photo and camera enthusiasts. The P5000 boasts 10 effective megapixels, a 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor glass lens, an optical viewfinder, and an incredible, bright high resolution 2.5-inch LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating. The P5000 incorporates a new advanced image processing engine, which optimizes low light performance and color reproduction, and Nikon’s optical VR image stabilization, which compensates for camera shake.

“The COOLPIX P5000 was designed for the photographer who enjoys a high level of control, advanced imaging technologies and the ability to take creative control of their photography,” says Bill Giordano, General Manager Marketing, COOLPIX for Nikon Inc. “The P5000 will be compatible with system-expanding accessories that will allow photographers take their creativity and images to new heights.”

Nikon Coolpix P5000 Digital Camera Specifications:

• 10.0 effective Megapixel CCD
• 2.7-5.3, 3.5X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 36 – 126 mm
• Optical (lens-shift) image stabilization
• 2.5″ LCD display
• Full manual controls; ISO goes to 3200 (though resolution drops to 5MP)
• Hot shoe for external flash
• Support for conversion lens
• Contains all the Nikon features you’re used to: D-Lighting, Best Shot Selector, redeye reduction, and Face Priority AF
• Refined menu system; new features include digital color filters and barrel distortion correction
• VGA (30 fps) movie mode with sound
• 21MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC card slot
• Uses EN-EL5 lithium-ion battery; 250 shots per charge
• Image optimization
• Light weight with highly compact dimensions
• Sequential shots
• Macro shooting enables shooting from as close as 4cm (1.6 in.)
• 4x digital zoom extends compositional freedom
• Histogram display
• Menu available in a choice of 20 languages
• Help function displays simple explanations for functions on the main menu
• Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery EN-EL5 is capable of shooting approximately 250 shots on a single charge
• Time zone function allows setting of home town and the new city time zone for easy image
• Sorting after traveling
• SDHC card compatibility
• Approx. 21 MB of internal memory
• USB connectivity enables swift data transfer to computers and other peripherals
• PictBridge support
• Nikon PictureProject software included

The COOLPIX P5000 will be available nationwide in March 2007. The P5000 has an MSRP of $399.95. For more information about these and other COOLPIX cameras, please visit www.nikondigital.com