Nikon Coolpix S8100: A 1080p, 10x Zoom Point-and-Shoot That truly Fits For your Pocket [DigitalCameras]

Any point-and-shoot can fit for your bag, but not every point-and-shoot can fit for your pants. The super-slim Nikon S8100, however, doesn’t sacrifice power for pocketability: it shoots 1080p video; and has 10x optical zoom and 10fps full-res burst shooting.

The Coolpix S8000 impressed us in February by squeezing a large lens on a decidedly not-big body. The S8100 scales back the megapixels from 14.2 to 12.1 with a new backlit illuminated CMOS sensor for better low-light shooting and otherwise sweetens the tackle the flexibility to shoot 1080p HD video and 120fps slow-mo in Sports Continuous mode.

The S8100 also adds Nikon’s EXPEED C2 image processing engine and 4-way vibration reducing image stabilization for the shaky handed.

The S8100 might be available late this month for $300 in black, gold and red. [ Nikon ]

NIKON’S NEW COOLPIX S8100 GIVES CONSUMERS HIGH‐SPEED SHOOTING AND SUPER 10X ZOOM TO CAPTURE ‘‘CAN’T MISS” MOMENTS EVEN IN LOW‐LIGHT CONDITIONS

The S8100′s Compact Design Includes 12.1 MP CMOS Sensor to Capture Amazing Photos Up To 10 FPS
MELVILLE, NY (September 8, 2010) – Nikon Inc. today announced the COOLPIX S8100, which offers a 12.1‐megapixel backside illumination CMOS sensor to supply consumers with enhanced performance and outstanding image quality for high‐speed shooting and low‐light conditions. Fast, responsive and versatile, the Nikon COOLPIX S8100 with a fantastic 10X zoom will capture fast‐moving subjects in still images and HD (1080p) movies.

To help capture moments which are gone right away, the COOLPIX S8100 not only features high‐speed shooting at five full resolution frames at up to 10 frames‐per‐second (fps), but a pre‐shooting cache that records up to two shots before the shutter‐release is fully pressed. For terribly fast action shots, the S8100′s Sports Continuous mode records up to approximately 120 fps. With Subject Tracking, the S8100 automatically tracks a chosen subject by activating autofocus (AF), enabling the user to capture the suitable moment confidently. The S8100 also adopts Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED C2™ image processing engine, that is customized to each COOLPIX model to further drive enhanced performance, outstanding image quality and HD video.

Staying true to the legacy of the way Series, the S8100 empowers users with serious performance and image quality, while remaining stylish and compact. Equipped with a 10x Optical Zoom‐NIKKOR ED glass lens (30‐300mm, 35mm equivalent), the COOLPIX S8100 allows the user to get nearly the action, even when recording a movie in Full HD (1080p). For that family film producer, the S8100 features one‐touch recording, optical zoom and stereo sound recording while filming for an enhanced user experience. Additionally, users can perfect their movies in‐camera with a new editing function or snap still images while recording.

” Our portfolio of compact digital cameras is designed to equip photographers of any level with the features and functions they’ll need for varied shooting situations in a conveyable, compact body,” said Bo Kajiwara, director of promoting, Nikon Inc. ” The COOLPIX S8100 blends superior high‐speed and low‐light performance with a graceful and chic design for a camera that isn’t only able to go if you’re, but one you’re proud to reveal off.”

Advanced Technologies for Beautiful Nighttime Shots
The COOLPIX S8100 includes a 12.1‐megapixel backside illumination CMOS sensor, which enables
exceptional image quality even when shooting in low‐light settings. This CMOS sensor lends itself to enhanced shooting functions in dark situations, including the advanced Night Portrait mode, which reproduces night scenes and indoor portraits as the user sees them while reducing image blur. The Night Portrait mode combines consecutive shots of the background while the subject is taken using the flash, allowing challenging night scenes to be easily captured during handheld shooting and eliminating any subject movement. To further help deliver crisp, sharp photos, the S8100 incorporates a 4‐Way vibration reduction (VR) Image Stabilization System with ISO settings up to 3200.
Other functions benefitting from the lower noise and exceptional image quality of the most recent CMOS image sensor include a sophisticated Backlight shooting function with an in‐camera high dynamic range (HDR) function, which merges images of an identical scene to gain a single image with a broad range of tonal detail for a frame‐worthy shot. Additionally, the S8100′s advanced Night Landscape mode combines a sequence of five consecutive shots taken at a fast shutter speed into a single image with reduced noise for when taking handheld shots. From romantic candlelit dinners to capturing the brilliant lights of recent York City at night, the COOLPIX S8100 ensures that no low‐light moment can be left at the hours of darkness.
Creative Versatility
The COOLPIX S8100 helps unleash the user’s photographic potential with enhanced shooting and editing functions, including a new Mode Dial conveniently placed next to the shutter‐release button for speedy and straightforward access to shooting modes. The COOLPIX S8100 also features the Creative Slider, which simplifies adjusting brightness, saturation and color tone in‐camera. Other in‐camera editing functions include Quick Retouch and D‐Lighting, giving users the power to adjust their images during playback.
To further help the means of composing and sharing photos and flicks, the COOLPIX S8100 boasts a 3.0‐inch ultra high resolution (921,000‐dot) Clear Color Display with a wide viewing angle and anti‐glare coating. Additional must‐have features inside the S8100 include 17 scene modes, including the Scene Auto Selector, which automatically recognizes the shooting situation and adjusts camera settings accordingly for excellent photos in any environment. For outstanding portraits, the S8100 features Nikon’s Smart Portrait System, which contains a sequence of automatic functions including In‐Camera Red‐Eye Fix™, improved Face‐Priority AF, Blink Warning, Smile Timer and Skin Softening to flatter even one of the most camera‐shy subject.

Availability and Pricing
The COOLPIX S8100 will probably be available late September 2010 for $299.95* MSRP in a decision of attractive colors including black, red and gold.

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