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Nikon Canada Announces
Holiday Line-Up
Digital SLR and Compact Cameras
for Everyone on Your List
Mississauga, ON, October 3, 2006
- Nikon Canada today announced its 2006
holiday product line-up. This holiday season,
digital photography lets users see and share
the world from entirely new angles. Nikon
Canada's new compact and digital single
lens reflex (SLR) camera offerings are reaching
new heights of performance, making great
gift ideas for photographers of any skill
level.
"This holiday season, we're giving
consumers more of the great variety and
functionality they have come to expect from
Nikon," said Greg Flasch, National
Advertising and Communications Manager,
Nikon Canada. "Our digital SLRs continue
to push the envelope on performance and
our compact cameras offer more exciting
new ways than ever to share and enjoy your
holiday photos."
For the Thrifty Gifter
COOLPIX L4
 In
Nikon's L series of COOLPIX cameras, the
"L" stands for life. The COOLPIX
L4 is streamlined and comfortable to hold,
with a smooth finish, curved grip and lightweight
body. The camera offers 4.0 megapixels and
a choice of 15 different Scene Modes, four
with Scene Assist, making it easy to achieve
desired results in a wide range of everyday
situations. Just choose the Scene Mode best
suited to the subject at hand and the COOLPIX
L4 automatically selects the ideal settings
for the picture, whether at an indoor party
or an outdoor holiday light show. Scene
Assist displays useful framing guides in
the monitor, helping users compose shots
for optimal results. The camera also offers
Nikon's Image Innovation features: Face-Priority
AF*, which focuses on framed faces for sharper
results, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, and D-Lighting,
which adds light and detail to darkened
images.
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP):
COOLPIX L4 - $169.95
For the Straight Shooter
COOLPIX L5
 Continuing
the L series, the COOLPIX L5 lets users
get the most out of life and out of their
camera, offering 7.2 megapixels and a 5x
Zoom-Nikkor lens featuring optical Vibration
Reduction (VR) for superior results. Composition
and playback are easy and clear thanks to
the large 2.5-inch LCD backlight screen.
For added convenience, the camera also offers
Nikon's One-touch portrait button, providing
direct access to three of Nikon's Image
Innovation features: Face-Priority AF*,
In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, and D-Lighting, so
no matter where the holidays take you, you're
ready to capture the moment.
MSRP:
COOLPIX L5 - $379.95
For the Compact Connoisseur
COOLPIX P3
 In
Nikon's P series of COOLPIX cameras, the
"P" stands for performance. COOPIX
P3 is a powerhouse, offering 8.1 effective
megapixels of image resolution and a 36-126mm
(35mm equivalent) Zoom-Nikkor lens for stellar
results. The camera offers the innovative
Vibration Reduction (VR) technology in two
modes, a technology carried over from Nikon's
renowned SLRs. VR Active mode compensates
for camera shake so you get sharper results
even while panning. VR Normal compensates
for any minor movements that occur during
hand-held shooting under low-light conditions
such as indoor or outdoor holiday lights.
The camera also includes WiFi capability
for wireless transfer of images to a computer
or PictBridge-compatible printers**.
MSRP:
COOLPIX P3 - $339.95
COOLPIX P4 - $299.95 (Offers same features
as P3, with the exception of Wi-Fi capability)
For the Great Adventurer
COOLPIX S10
 For
COOLPIX S10, the "S" stands for
style. COOLPIX S10 has a distinctive wave-surface
and features a unique swivel design lens,
which lets users shoot from the hip, from
over the head or even take self-portraits.
The camera offers powerful 6.0 megapixels,
a 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens with Vibration Reduction
(VR), and an increased light sensitivity
up to ISO 800 for shooting in low-light,
helping to avoid blurred photos. The COOLPIX
S10 adds entertainment to photography with
Nikon's Pictmotion feature, which lets users
select images, movies, music and visual
styles in-camera to produce audiovisual
shows. Final results can be displayed on
the camera's bright 2.5-inch LCD screen
with 170-degree viewing angle.
MSRP:
COOLPIX S10 - $479.95
For the Up-and-Comer
Nikon D50
 A
world-class, entry-level digital SLR with
6.1 effective megapixels, the Nikon D50
is the perfect choice for families who appreciate
automated excellence or the seasoned enthusiast
who wants full manual control. Nikon's scene-optimized
Digital Vari-Program modes simplify the
photographic process with seven automated
modes. With a start-up speed of 0.2 seconds,
and continuous shooting at 2.5 frames per
second for up to 137 shots, it's always
ready for action. Experienced photographers
will take advantage of shutter speeds of
30 to 1/4,000 second and a high-speed flash
sync speed of up to 1/500 second. They will
also appreciate endless creative possibilities
thanks to compatibility with Nikon's extensive
lineup of high-quality, high-performance
AF Nikkor lenses, and expanding family of
digital-dedicated DX Nikkor lenses.
MSRP:
D50 (body only) - $639.95
D50 (kit with additional 18-55mm f3.5-5.6
G ED Lens) - $799.95
Optional AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6
G ED Lens - $269.95^
^ Dealers may offer a dual lens kit, MSRP
- $999.95
For the All-Star
Nikon D80
 Nikon
is renowned for its high-performance digital
SLRs and the Nikon D80 is no exception.
Incorporating Nikon's latest digital and
photographic technologies, D80 is designed
to satisfy photographers' passion for creating
beautiful images and preserving special
moments. The Nikon D80 features a new 10.2
effective megapixel DX Format CCD image
sensor, for high resolution and sharp detail
and the ability to crop creatively and print
impressive enlargements. It offers the advancements
found in Nikon's own high-resolution image
processing engine, which produces natural-looking
images that benefit from faithful colour
and tone reproduction. The camera is ready
to shoot in just 0.18 milliseconds and has
a minimal shutter release lag time of approximately
80 milliseconds for instant response when
shooting.
MSRP:
D80 (body only) - $1,169.95
D80 (kit with AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm lens)
- $1,549.95
D80 (kit with AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm lens)
- $1,589.95
^ Dealers may offer a dual lens kit
*Face recognition capability may be limited
in some shooting conditions.
** Requires optionally available Wireless
Printer Adapter PD-10.
All in the Box
COOLPIX are ready to go right out of the
box, including all essential accessories,
such as rechargeable batteries and charger
(COOLPIX L6 is supplied with two Energizer™
lithium AA-size batteries, rechargeable
batteries and battery charger can be purchased
separately), A/V and USB cables, and Nikon's
latest release of its comprehensive PictureProject
software for organizing and editing photos.
Exclusive Canadian Warranty
Nikon Canada offers an exclusive 2-year
warranty for all COOLPIX and the D50, D70s,
D80 and D200 digital SLR cameras purchased
from a Nikon Canada Authorized Dealer. Consumers
can feel comfort in knowing their investment
in protected by Nikon Canada's 2-Year Warranty
with in-Canada service.
About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the ImageTM,, is
the world leader in digital imaging, precision
optics and photo imaging technology and
is globally recognized for setting new standards
in product design and performance for its
award-winning consumer and professional
photographic equipment. Nikon Canada distributes
consumer and professional digital SLR cameras,
Nikkor optics, Speedlights and System Accessories;
Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras;
COOLSCAN® digital film scanners; 35mm
film SLR cameras; Nikon software products
and Nikon sports and recreational optics.
At the heart of every Nikon camera is Nikon's
Exclusive Feature System, making it easy
for anyone to take amazing digital pictures.
All Nikon Canada products are sold through
a network of Nikon Canada Authorized Dealers.
For more information on Nikon Canada and
its products and services or to find a Nikon
Authorized Dealer, visit www.nikon.ca.
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