User manual NIKON COOLPIX S550 BROCHURE

[. . . ] Digital Camera Lineup Spring 2008 2 Extending a heritage spanning over 90 years of crafting the finest cameras and lenses, Nikon evolves tradition with the COOLPIX family of premium ultra-compact digital cameras. The COOLPIX lineup has such formidable Nikon personality, integrity and versatility that K e e p y o u r c o o l the lineup comes in distinctive Performance, Style and Life models. All of these impressive digital compacts are as sleek in design and intelligence as they are in operation. Take your pick and seize every moment of inspiration. We make it easy to keep your cool. 3 A COOLPIX to whet every passion No matter what combination of advanced performance, stylish elegance, or easy-going excellence you desire, there is a finely crafted COOLPIX model waiting to take your passion for photography to new heights. · World's smallest body* · World's fastest start-up time* · 10. 0 megapixels · 4x wide-angle (28mm) zoom · 2. 7-inch high resolution LCD · VR optical image stabilization · ISO 3200 capability * Among competing models equipped with 28mm (35mm format equivalent) zoom lens and optical vibration reduction as of January 1, 2008 (according to research conducted by NIKON CORPORATION). 4 · · · · · · · · 8. 1 megapixels 5x zoom Electronic viewfinder 2. 5-inch LCD VR optical image stabilization ISO 2000 capability AA-size battery compatible Exposure modes (P/M) · 8. 0 megapixels · 3x zoom · 2. 5-inch LCD · VR optical image stabilization · ISO 2000 capability · 8. 0 megapixels · 3x zoom · 3. 0-inch high resolution LCD · Anti-shake AE · AA-size battery compatible · Easy auto mode · ISO 1600 capability · World's smallest body* · 10. 0 megapixels · 5x zoom · 2. 5-inch high resolution LCD · VR electronic image stabilization · ISO 2000 capability * Among competing 10 effective megapixel class compact digital cameras equipped with retractable 5x zoom as of January 1, 2008 (according to research conducted by NIKON CORPORATION). · 7. 1 megapixels · 3x zoom · 2. 8-inch high resolution LCD · Anti-shake AE · AA-size battery compatible · Easy auto mode · ISO 1600 capability · 8. 0 megapixels · 3x zoom · 2. 5-inch high resolution LCD · VR electronic image stabilization · ISO 2000 capability 5 COOLPIX in-camera technologies give you the edge when it comes to taking beautiful pictures more easily and with greater enjoyment. [. . . ] Select the icon best matching the scene and let the camera choose the optimal settings automatically. Refer to page 16 to 17. Pastel mode Enabled before shooting, Pastel mode creates a soft, impressionistic image similar to a watercolor painting. Easy auto mode Easy auto mode makes photography even easier by taking control of settings, so you simply turn on the camera and shoot. Favorite scenes Register your three favorite scene modes to appear in the main Mode menu for easier access, and easily change your selections as you please. Blink warning Blink warning notifies you when a subject blinks during exposure, and allows you to immediately retake the shot. Favorite pictures Lets you organize images and save them to albums that you create within the camera. P60 Best Shot Selector (BSS) Anti-shake AE High-Sensitivity mode Macro mode Scene modes Easy auto mode Blink warning Face Zoom-in Smile mode Face-priority AF In-Camera Red-Eye Fix S600 S550 S520 S210 L18 L16 P60 D-Lighting Continuous Shooting Color Options Pastel mode Favorite scenes Favorite pictures Date Imprint Small Picture White Balance USB Interface Voice Recording S600 S550 S520 S210 L18 L16 · -- · -- · -- · -- -- 15cm 16 -- -- · -- · · -- 15cm 14 · · -- 15cm 14 · · -- -- -- -- · 10cm 15 -- -- -- -- · 3cm 14 -- -- · 10cm 15 -- · 10cm 15 -- -- · · · · -- -- · · · -- -- -- · · · -- · · · -- -- -- · · · -- -- -- · · · -- -- -- · -- · -- · -- · · · · · · · · · · -- · -- · -- · -- · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · -- · · · · -- 19 Specifications Effective pixels: 8. 1 million 10. 0 million 10. 0 million Lens: 5x Zoom-NIKKOR; 6. 4-32. 0mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 36-180mm); f/3. 6-4. 5; 9 elements in 7 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 720mm) 4x Zoom-NIKKOR; 5. 0-20. 0mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 28-112mm); f/2. 7-5. 8; 7 elements in 6 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 448mm) 5x Zoom-NIKKOR; 6. 3-31. 5mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 36-180mm); f/3. 5-5. 6; 8 elements in 6 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 720mm) Focus range (from lens): 40cm (1 ft. 4 in. ) to infinity (), Macro close-up mode: 10cm (4 in. ) to infinity () 50cm (1 ft. 7. 7 in. ) to infinity (), Macro close-up mode: 3cm (1. 2 in. ) to infinity () 35cm (1 ft. 2 in. ) to infinity (), Macro close-up mode: 10cm (4 in. ) to infinity () at wide-angle Monitor: 2. 5-in. , approx. 153k-dot, TFT LCD, Electronic Viewfinder, 0. 2-in. , approx. 201k-dot, equivalent 2. 7-in. , approx. 230k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating 2. 5-in. , approx. 230k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating Storage media: Internal memory (approx. 12 MB), SD memory cards Internal memory (approx. 45 MB), SD memory cards Internal memory (approx. 50 MB), SD memory cards ISO sensitivity: ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto (auto gain ISO 80-800) ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto (auto gain ISO 100-800), High-Sensitivity mode (ISO 100-2000) ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto (auto gain ISO 64-800), High-Sensitivity mode (ISO 64-1600) Power sources: Two AA alkaline (supplied), lithium or oxyride batteries, two ENMH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (optional), AC Adapter EH-65A (optional) Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied), AC Adapter EH62D (optional) Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 (supplied), AC Adapter EH62E (optional) Battery life*: Approx. 190 shots with alkaline batteries Approx. 190 shots with EN-EL10 battery Approx. 200 shots with EN-EL11 battery Dimensions (WxHxD): Approx. 95. 5 x 63. 5 x 36 mm (3. 8 x 2. 5 x 1. 4 in. ) excluding projections Approx. 88. 5 x 53 x 22. 5 mm (3. 5 x 2. 1 x 0. 9 in. ) excluding projections Approx. 90 x 53. 5 x 22 mm (3. 6 x 2. 1 x 0. 9 in. ) excluding projections Weight: Approx. 160 g (5. 6 oz. ) without battery and SD memory card Approx. 130 g (4. 6 oz. ) without battery and SD memory card Approx. 120 g (4. 2 oz. ) without battery and SD memory card * Based on CIPA industry standard for measuring life of camera batteries. Measured at 23°C (73°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, built-in flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to Normal. 20 8. 0 million 8. 0 million 8. 0 million 7. 1 million 3x Zoom-NIKKOR; 5. 7-17. 1mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 35-105mm); f/2. 8-4. 7; 5 elements in 5 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 420mm) 3x Zoom-NIKKOR; 6. 3-18. 9mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 38-114mm); f/3. 1-5. 9; 6 elements in 5 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 456mm) 3x Zoom-NIKKOR; 5. 7-17. 1mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 35-105mm); f/2. 8-4. 7; 5 elements in 5 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 420mm) 3x Zoom-NIKKOR; 5. 7-17. 1mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 35-105mm); f/2. 8-4. 7; 5 elements in 5 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 420mm) 50cm (1 ft. [. . . ] startup time and 37 ms shutter-release time lag · Viewfinder with approx. 0. 7x magnification in FX format · High-definition (approx. 920k-dot), 170° viewing angle, 3-inch VGA LCD monitor with tempered glass · Active D-Lighting optimizes tone reproduction in both highlights and shadows *1 When shooting in Continuous-servo AF (C) using Shutter-Priority Auto [S] or Manual [M] exposure modes and a shutter speed of 1/ 250 s or faster with other settings at default. *2 When Tripod mode is selected. Empower creativity · New 12. 3 effective megapixel Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor · New EXPEED Digital Image Processing concept · Selectable 12-bit or 14-bit A/D conversion with full 16-bit processing · Nikon's new exclusive Scene Recognition System · New 51-point autofocus system with advanced AF modes and 3D Focus Tracking · Large, bright pentaprism viewfinder features frame coverage of approx. [. . . ]