Nikon Coolpix Brand Redefined for 2007

The Nikon Coolpix name has been synonymous with compact digital cameras since its inception in 1997. Approaching its 10th anniversary, the brand has undergone a facelift along with a slew of new product announcements for 2007.

Nikon states that the classic font style of the new Coolpix logo represents the digital cameras' quality and premium value. "Value" seems to be Nikon Imaging's primary focus as of late (as demonstrated by their newer Nikon D40 and Nikon D40X DSLR digital cameras, which have brought digital imaging technology previously found only in very expensive DSLRs to the sub-$800 price range).

The newly announced Nikon Coolpix cameras have also brought more features and more megapixels to a lower price point:

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Nikon Coolpix L10

• Megapixels: 5.0 effective megapixels
  Zoom: 3x optical zoom
  LCD: 2.0-inch, 153,000-dot LCD monitor with brightness adjustment
  Other Features:
  Face-priority AutoFocus can detect a human face
  In-Camera red-eye fix
  Direct printing to PictBridge-compatible printers

Buy the Nikon Coolpix L10

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Nikon Coolpix L11

• Megapixels: 6.0 effective megapixels
  Zoom: 3x optical zoom
  LCD: 2.4-inch, 115,000-dot LCD monitor with brightness adjustment
  Other Features:
  Face-priority AutoFocus can detect a human face
  In-Camera red-eye fix
  Direct printing to PictBridge-compatible printers

Buy the Nikon Coolpix L11

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Nikon Coolpix L12

• Megapixels: 7.1 effective megapixels
  Zoom: 3x optical zoom
  LCD: 2.5-inch 115,000-dot LCD monitor with brightness adjustment and anti-reflective coating
  Other Features:
  Face-priority AutoFocus can detect a human face
  One-touch portrait button for easy access to in-camera image improvement features
  In-Camera red-eye fix
  Direct printing to PictBridge-compatible printers

Buy the Nikon Coolpix L12

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Nikon Coolpix P5000

• Megapixels: 10.0 effective megapixel CCD image sensor
  Zoom: 3.5x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens
  LCD: Large, bright 2.5-inch 230,000-dot LCD monitor with wide viewing angle (The same LCD as on the Nikon D40, D40X and D80.)
  Other Features:
  Optical lens shift VR image stabilization
  ISO 3200 capability
  External flash and converter lens options
  Optical viewfinder
  Magnesium alloy front panel
  16 scene-optimized modes, seven movie modes, anti-shake mode and high-sensitivity mode

Buy the Nikon Coolpix P5000

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Nikon Coolpix S50

• Megapixels: 7.2 effective megapixels
  Zoom: 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens
  LCD: Large, bright 3.0-inch 230,000-dot LCD monitor with wide viewing angle
  Other Features:
  Optical lens shift VR image stabilization
  Stylish wave-surface design
  ISO 1600 capability
  Pictmotion with VGA quality, blends images, music and visual styles for all-new in-camera entertainment
  One-touch portrait button offers easy access to a selection of three innovative functions, Face-priority AutoFocus, In-Camera red-eye fix, and D-lighting which provide the ability to improve image quality within the camera

Buy the Nikon Coolpix S50 (Brown)
Buy the Nikon Coolpix S50 (Black)

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Nikon Coolpix S50c WiFi Digital Camera

• Megapixels: 7.2 effective megapixels
  Zoom: 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens
  LCD: Large, bright 3.0-inch 230,000-dot LCD monitor with wide viewing angle
  Other Features:
  Built-in Wi-Fi support for wireless transfer. COOLPIX CONNECT wirelessly sends images from the camera for viewing on a computer anywhere
  Optical lens shift VR image stabilization
  Stylish wave-surface design
  ISO 1600 capability
  Pictmotion with VGA quality, blends images, music and visual styles for all-new in-camera entertainment
  One-touch portrait button offers easy access to a selection of three innovative functions, Face-priority AutoFocus, In-Camera red-eye fix, and D-lighting which provide the ability to improve image quality within the camera

Buy the Nikon Coolpix S50c

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How to Set Up Lighting for Webcasts

The latest photo lesson is available at the RitzCamera.com web photo school:

The lesson describes how to use inexpensive lighting grids for illuminating webcasts and other small video shoots. The lesson goes through each step of lighting both the interviewee and the interviewer properly. It also describes every piece of equipment used in the lesson for those who want to repeat the process themselves.

Topics covered:

• Lighting for a film or video interviews
• Using Grids on your soft boxes to give you more control
• Lighting two people for a video interview
• The benefits of using a soft box with Grids compared to using Tungsten lights with barn doors

Ritz Web Photo School URL:
http://ritz.webphotoschool.com/

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Tags: Digital Cameras, Photography Tips, Photography Lessons, Video Shoots, Shooting Webcasts, Lighting Grids, Webcast Lighting

Ready... Set... PMA 2007

PMA 2007 is in the final countdown. The 83rd annual PMA International Convention and Trade Show, set for March 8-11, 2007 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (South Hall), is the world's largest annual photo imaging trade show. PMA '07 is for primarily for executives and business owners in the photo industry; it is not open to the general public. It features approximately 600 exhibitors, 400 speakers and 250 educational sessions in many different areas of photography, digital imaging, and photo industry business topics.

I'm Not a Photo Retailer...
Why Do I Care About the PMA Trade Show?

The topics covered at the PMA trade show affect the entire industry. From the latest technologies to the newest products and services, if you're seriously interested in digital cameras or photography, you should be aware of what is happening at PMA 2007.

Most importantly, many of the digital camera manufacturers will be announcing their 2007 products and innovations during the show. If you want to learn about the latest digital imaging products, check back to this blog; we will be passing the most important news on to you.

About PMA International

The international Photo Marketing Association is a non-profit organization that has over 20,000 members in more than 100 countries. Members include online and brick 'n mortar photo retailers, scrapbook retailers, image processors and repair companies, as well as professional photographers, consultants and many in the media. The PMA International publishes a monthly magazine covering the photo and digital processing industry, fourteen specialized newsletters, and numerous research studies. In addition to the large, annual PMA Convention and Trade Show, the association conducts smaller conventions around the globe. Education is offered in business management, sales, finance, and marketing via live seminars, self-paced printed materials, and educational CD packages.

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Tags: Digital Cameras, Photography Trade Shows, PMA 2007, Photo Marketing Association, PMA, PMAI