Nikon Introduces The Ultra-Stylish Coolpix S60 with a 3.5-inch Touch-Screen LCD

MELVILLE, NY (Aug. 7, 2008) – Nikon Inc. is pleased to announce the COOLPIX S60. Representing the cutting edge of elegant design and intuitive operation, this stylish compact camera introduces an entirely new, amazingly innovative, 3.5-inch TOUCH-SCREEN LCD and a new graphic user interface that places shooting and playback controls at the user's fingertips.

“We are very excited to introduce the COOLPIX S60,” said Bill Giordano, general manager marketing, COOLPIX for Nikon Inc. “When consumers asked for a bigger LCD screen, we listened and created a camera that not only takes great pictures, but is extremely fun to use as well.”

New Touch-Screen LCD

To accompany its new TOUCH-SCREEN LCD, the COOLPIX S60 features several innovative shooting modes that are seamlessly integrated into the camera’s interface. The camera’s only “physical” buttons include the power and shutter release, leaving all the camera functions to the TOUCH-SCREEN display.

Autofocus and Exposure Lock with Simple Touch of the Screen

For crisp, in-focus pictures, the COOLPIX S60 offers consumers the ability to lock the autofocus and exposure on a subject by simply touching the corresponding location on the LCD screen. For great portraits, the S60 features a new Portrait One-Touch Zoom function, which commands the camera to automatically zoom in and capture a subject with the right amount of framing and focus. Adding to the camera’s ease of use, the COOLPIX S60's TOUCH-SCREEN is customizable with a choice of three different “HOME” screens with large icons that make fingertip selecting of camera modes simple and accurate.

Fingertip Control to Scroll and Zoom

Touch controls also bring a new dimension of fun to viewing images. In playback mode, S60 users have the ability to use their fingertips to scroll through images and zoom in on their pictures by simply touching the screen. The camera also features Auto Image Rotation, which automatically rotates the images for optimal viewing depending on the horizontal or vertical position of the camera. The camera comes equipped with a stylus for a variety of tasks including: the Draw Function, which allows users to write memos or add drawings on their images, and the Paint Function, which allows fun frames and stamps to be added to images. Images will be saved as copies, allowing access to the original image. The new HD Pictmotion function, combined with HDMI connectivity, allows high-quality playback of images and slide shows on an HDTV for the ultimate photo sharing experience.

10 Megapixels, 5x Zoom-NIKKOR Lens, Optical VR Image Stabilization

In addition to the aforementioned features and the new TOUCH-SCREEN interface, the COOLPIX S60 features 10 megapixels, a 5x Zoom-NIKKOR lens, Nikon's hallmark imaging processing concept, EXPEED™ and Optical VR Image Stabilization technology for steady shots. For capturing sharp images in low-light situations, the S60 features ISO capabilities up to 3200 and an auto ISO selector mode which allows the camera to select the optimal ISO settings for different shooting situations.

New to this line of COOLPIX cameras is the Scene Auto Selector mode, which creates a carefree shooting experience by automatically selecting the scene mode appropriate to certain shooting situations such as Portraits, Landscapes and Macro photography. For great portraits, the S60 also features the Smile mode, which automatically releases the shutter when the camera detects a smile on the face of the subject, and Blink Warning, which displays a message when it detects that a subject has blinked, allowing the shot to be retaken or saved according to the user’s preference.

All of the features listed above are elegantly packaged into Nikon’s compact wave-surface design and are available in a choice of Crimson Red, Espresso Black, Arctic White, Burgundy, Champagne Pink, and Platinum Bronze. The COOLPIX S60 utilizes a rechargeable EN-EL10 battery and SD/SDHC memory cards. The camera will come packaged with the COOLPIX Software Suite for editing, sorting and sharing images.

The COOLPIX S60 will be available nationwide in September 2008 at an MSRP of $349.95.* For more information about the S60 and other COOLPIX cameras, please visit www.nikonusa.com.

* Estimated selling price listed is only an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

Nikon COOLPIX S60 Feature Highlights

All-new 3.5-inch wide LCD monitor featuring touch screen control

The 3.5-inch widescreen LCD newly developed for the COOLPIX S60 is a delight to both the eyes and the fingers. Its large size, high-resolution, 16:9 widescreen display, and 160° wide-viewing angle alone make picture-taking and playback more fun and exciting. But it’s the breakthrough excitement of the new optimized touch screen interface that makes the experience magic. From the user-friendly HOME screen display choices to the easy-to-read and easy-to-understand menu and setup displays, all operations are quick, intuitive, and fun. And the screen features a hard-coated finish that protects against damage and wear, and anti-reflection coating for better display in bright situations.

Automated and optimized shooting modes

Nikon’s new Scene Auto Selector helps enhance the carefree shooting experience by automatically distinguishing the type of setting in which you are shooting and then selecting the scene mode appropriate to that situation. The Smile Timer function automatically releases the shutter when the camera detects a smile on the face of the subject, which means always capturing those precious smiles in the brief instants they appear. And Blink Warning displays a message when it detects that a subject has blinked, offers quick magnified visual confirmation, and allows the shot to be retaken immediately to help ensure the desired results.

VR image stabilization for sharper results

Compensating for the effects of camera shake to realize sharper results and contribute to a more reassuring shooting experience, image sensor shift VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization frees you to enjoy capturing special moments without worrying about slight hand movements. This is particularly helpful when taking advantage of the 5x zoom lens telephoto focal lengths, or when shooting in lower lighting conditions.

ISO 3200 capability provides extended shooting range

Light sensitivity can be manually set as high as ISO 3200*, adding the power to shoot sharper, more natural-looking photos in lower lighting conditions, or to capture fast-moving subjects with outstanding clarity. And the new image-processing system produces clear results with minimal noise when shooting with high ISO settings. Auto ISO control is also available, with the camera automatically setting the optimal sensitivity across a range of ISO 64-800.

Nikon COOLPIX S60 Other Features

• Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations: Face-priority, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting
• A broad selection of scene modes for optimized results in various shooting situations
• Macro shooting from as close as 9 cm (3.5 in.)
• 4x digital zoom extends compositional freedom
• Active Zoom
• Three movie modes with sound, plus time-lapse movie mode
• Distortion control corrects for barrel distortion
• Time zone function for easy setting of multiple locations
• SDHC card compatibility*
• Approx. 20 MB of internal memory
• USB (Hi-Speed) and mini HDMI connectivity

Nikon COOLPIX S60 Specifications

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