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Nikon Coolpix L6 Digital Camera Introduction

MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 24 -- Nikon is redefining the phrase "user-friendly" with its latest addition to the COOLPIX family of digital cameras, the L6. In addition to having 6.0 megapixels, an incredible, bright 2.5 inch LCD screen and Nikon's In-Camera Image Innovations, the L6 can take an unprecedented 1,000 pictures on a single set of the included Energizer(R) e2(R) Lithium(R) AA batteries, the most of any camera in its class.

"Nikon's new COOLPIX L6 and its partnership with Energizer represent a continued dedication to improving the photography experience for the consumer," said Bill Giordano, General Manager Marketing, COOLPIX for Nikon, Inc. With the L6, you may never have to worry about missing valuable photo opportunities again because the camera is always ready."

Higher Light Sensitivity
In addition to having ground breaking battery life, the COOLPIX L6 offers a higher light sensitivity, up to ISO 800, than many conventional compact digital cameras, allowing the user to shoot pictures in a lower light without having to worry about their pictures being dark or blurry. The L6 has a higher shutter speed option for freezing time and capturing fast-moving subjects. In addition to these innovations, the camera boasts 6.0 megapixels for generating beautiful prints and a 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens for creative freedom and an incredible, bright 2.5 inch LCD screen for effortless composition and display.

In-Camera Image Editing
Like every camera in the COOLPIX family, the L6 is equipped with Nikon's In-Camera Image Innovations to fix common photo problems. This system includes Face-priority AF*, which automatically finds and focuses on a subject's face, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, which automatically corrects red-eye, and D-Lighting, an innovation that automatically corrects images with insufficient light. Furthermore, the L6 is equipped with Blur Warning, which alerts the user when an image is blurred and Best Shot Selector, a feature which automatically identifies and saves the sharpest image from a series.

15 Scene Modes
In addition to these features, the L6 has 15 scene modes, which simplify picture taking by automatically programming the camera's settings for great pictures in a variety of locations. Other features include color options for adding different color effects to your pictures, a date counter which visually records the number of days until a special occasion, and several white balance choices. Included with the L6 is a complimentary copy of PictureProject, Nikon's imaging software for organizing, editing and sharing pictures.

22 MB of Internal Memory
The COOLPIX L6 offers 23 MB of internal memory and is compatible with an array of SD memory cards. The L6 uses PictBridge to easily connect to compatible printers.

Price and Availability
The COOLPIX L6 will be available in stores September 2006 with an MSRP of $199.95. For more information about the L6 and the full line of COOLPIX cameras, please visit http://www.nikondigital.com.

* Face-recognition capability may be limited in some shooting conditions.

Nikon COOLPIX L6 Feature Highlights

High image quality based on Nikon technologies
The COOLPIX L6 puts high-quality imaging within reach of users of all experience levels. Offering the imaging performance of 6.0 effective megapixels and an optical 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens with a 38-116mm range (35mm equivalent), the COOLPIX L6 gives users the compositional freedom to capture everything from expansive landscapes to tight portraits with high clarity, fine detail and true-to-life color.

World's best battery life in 3x zoom compact class*
The COOLPIX L6 gives photographers the longest battery life in the world. Offering the ability to take up to an impressive 1,000 shots with the supplied pair of Energizer™ lithium AA-size batteries, it enables users to go on shooting long after other compacts have run out of power. The COOLPIX L6 also enables up to 400 shots to be taken when using alkaline AA-size batteries
* As of June 2006.

Three image innovations for more satisfying shots
Three unique Nikon image innovations make it easier to achieve great-looking results. Face-priority AF* automatically detects and then achieves accurate focus on people's faces, no matter where they are in the frame. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix can automatically detect the annoying red-eye effect sometimes caused by flash and compensate for it in-camera. The D-Lighting function can rescue underexposed images or shots with too much backlight by creating a copy of the image but with light and detail added where necessary and well-exposed areas left exactly as they were.

* Face recognition capability may be limited in some shooting conditions.

Additional Coolpix L6 Features

• Highly compact dimensions of (W x H x D) 91 x 60.5 x 26mm (3.6 x 2.4 x 1.0 in.) excluding projections
• Take-anywhere light weight of approx. 125g (4.4 oz.) (without battery and SD memory card)
• Energizer™ lithium AA-batteries included
• Date Counter visually records the countdown of days to a special occasion or number of days since an event
• Slide show function adds fun to image viewing anytime
• Menu available in a choice of 20 languages
• BSS (Best Shot Selector) identifies and saves the sharpest image automatically from ten sequential shots
• Macro mode allows shooting from as close as 10cm (3.9 in.)
• Color Options add fun to shooting with 5 different color effects
• Blur Warning alerts when an image is blurred, allowing the user to shoot again before leaving the scene
• USB connectivity enables fast data transfer to computers and other peripherals
• Small picture function creates image with smaller data for easy email attachment
• Trimming function makes it easy to improve composition after shooting
• Time zone function enables the camera clock to be set to local time, anywhere in the world 4x digital zoom extends compositional freedom
• Choice of White Balance
• Auto with TTL control, 7-mode manual (Direct sunlight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Shade, Flash and White Bal. Preset)
• Nikon's PictureProject software supplied

Nikon Digital Camera COOLPIX L6 Specifications

Effective pixels
6.0 million

CCD
1/2.5-inch type (6.18 million total pixels)

Image modes
High (2816*), Normal (2816), Normal (2048), PC (1024), TV (640)

Lens  3x Zoom-Nikkor; 6.3-19.2mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to approx. 38-116mm); f/3.2-5.3; 5 elements in 5 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x

Focus range (approx.)
30cm (11.8 in.) to infinity (8), 10cm (3.9 in.) to infinity (8) in Macro mode

LCD monitor
2.5-inch type, 115,000-dot TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment
 
Storage media
Internal memory (approx. 23MB), SD memory card

Shooting modes
Auto, 4 modes with Scene assist (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait), 11 Scene modes (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist), Voice Recording, BSS (Best Shot Selector), color Options, Blur Warning, Date Imprint, Self-timer (10 sec.)
Movie:  With sound: TV movie (640) at 30fps/15fps, Small size (320) at 30fps/15fps, Smaller size (160) at 15fps

Capture modes
1) Single 2) Continuous (approx. 1.7fps) 3) Multi-shot 16 (approx. 2fps, only available at image size 6M)

Number of frames(w/ internal memory)
6M: High (2816*) approx. 7, Normal (2816) approx. 15, 3M: Normal (2048) approx. 28

Built-in flash
Range: approx. 0.3-5.0m /11.8 in. – 16 ft. 4.9 in. (W), approx. 0.3 - 3.0m/ 11.8 in. – 9 ft. 10.1 in. (T); Flash modes: Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Flash Cancel, Anytime Flash and Slow sync.

Interface
USB, Audio Video output

Supported languages
Total of 20 languages:
German/English/Spanish/French/Italian/Dutch/Russian/
Swedish/Japanese/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese/
Korean/Thai/Portuguese/Polish/Indonesian/Finnish/Danish/
Norwegian/Czech selectable in menu display

Power requirements
Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery EN-MH1 x 2, AA-size battery (LR6 alkaline, ZR6 oxyride, or lithium) x 2, AC Adapter EH-65A (optional)

Battery life (approx.)
1,000 shots with lithium, 400 shots with alkaline, or 540 shots with EN-MH1 (based on CIPA standard)

Dimensions (WxHxD)
Approx. 91 x 60.5 x 26mm (3.6 x 2.4 x 1.0 in.) excluding projections

Weight
Approx. 125g (4.4 oz.) without battery and SD memory card

Supplied accessories*
Two lithium batteries, USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP14, Strap, PictureProject CD-ROM

Optional accessories
Battery Charger MH-71, Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery EN-MH1 (EN-MH1-B2), AC Adapter EH-65A

* Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.