Nikon Coolpix P50

Description: The Nikon Coolpix P50 is an 8.1-megapixel, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $110.

Pros: Weighing only 5.6 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.

Cons: Has a 1.7 in thickness, which is considerably thicker than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has only a 2.4 inch viewscreen, which is smaller than some similarly priced digital cameras.

Suitability: A compact digital camera, suited for vacation and snapshot photography.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this digital camera has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
• Part Number: 25583

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.7 in
• Depth 1.7 in
• Height 2.6 in
• Weight 5.6 oz
• Enclosure Color Black

• Main Features

• Resolution 8.1 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 8,290,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 8,100,000 pixels
• Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
• Light Sensitivity ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 2000, ISO auto (64-1000)
• Digital Zoom 4 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Image Stabilizer Electronic
• Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
• Face Detection Yes
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• Digital Video Format QuickTime
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture QuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 320 x 240, QuickTime - 160 x 120

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 52 MB Flash - Integrated
• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 52 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage JPEG 3264 x 2448, JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 1024 x 768, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 3968 x 2232

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 4.7 mm - 17 mm - F/2.8-5.6
• Focal Length 4.7 mm - 17 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 102 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Min Focus Range 19.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 5cm
• Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.6
• Optical Zoom 3.6 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Construction 6 group(s) / 7 element(s)
• Lens Manufacturer Nikon

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Additional Features Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, In-camera red-eye fix, Face-priority AF function

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.4 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 115,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Docking station
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software Drivers & Utilities

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9, Apple Mac OS X 10.4 or later
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Included Accessories Wrist strap, Docking station insert
• Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, A/V cable

• Battery

• Supported Battery 2 x AA Alkaline battery ( Included )

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  Nikon Coolpix P50

  Price: $171.95

  Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.

  Specs: Compact, 8.1 megapixels, 3.6 x, 2.4 in LCD display, 52 MB - Integrated

Nikon Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• Address: 1300 Walt Whitman Rd, , .
• Phone: 516/547-4200
• Fax: 631-547-4025