Nikon stated the COOLPIX S8100, that provides a 12.1-megapixel backside illumination CMOS sensor to deliver customers improved performance and also remarkable image quality for high-speed capturing and low-light situations. Rapid, receptive and adaptable, the Nikon COOLPIX S8100 through an great 10X zoom will catch fast-moving subjects in still photos as well as HD (1080p) movies.
To aid catch instances that are gone in an instant, the Nikon Coolpix S8100 not just features high-speed shooting at 5 full resolution frames at up to 10 frames-per-second (fps), but a pre-shooting cache that records up to 2 photos before the shutter-release is fully pressed. For very quickly motion shots, the S8100’s Sports Continuous mode records up to approximately 120 fps. With Subject Tracking, the S8100 automatically tracks a specified subject by activating autofocus (AF), allowing anyone to get the most effective moment confidently. The S8100 additionally adopts Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED C2™ image processing engine, which is personalized to each COOLPIX product to more drive improved performance, excellent image quality and HD video.

Staying in keeping with the legacy of the Style Series, the S8100 enables owners with serious performance and image quality, while remaining elegant and compact. Built with a 10x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens (30-300mm, 35mm equivalent), the COOLPIX S8100 enables anyone to get near to the action, even if recording a movie in Full HD (1080p). For the family movie producer, the S8100 includes one-touch recording, optical zoom and stereo audio recording while filming for an enhanced user experience. In addition, owners can perfect their movies in-camera with a new editing function or snap still images while recording.

Nikon Coolpix S8100 digital camera

Innovative Technology for Stunning Night time Photos

The Nikon Coolpix S8100 comes with a 12.1-megapixel backside illumination CMOS sensor, which allows excellent image quality even when shooting in low-light settings. This CMOS sensor lends itself to improved shooting functions in dark circumstances, such as the superior Night Portrait mode, which reproduces night time moments and interior portraits as anyone sees them while reducing image blur. The Night Portrait mode mixes consecutive shots of the background while the subject is taken utilizing the flash, enabling difficult night time scenes to be quickly taken during handheld shooting and eliminating any subject movement. To further help deliver crisp, sharp photos, the S8100 features a 4-Way Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization System with ISO settings up to 3200.

Other features taking advantage of the low noise and excellent image quality of the fresh CMOS image sensor consist of an advanced Backlight shooting function with an in-camera high dynamic range (HDR) function, which merges photos of the same scene to accomplish just one image with a wide range of tonal detail for a frame-worthy shot. Also, the S8100’s advanced Night Landscape mode includes a number of 5 consecutive shots taken at a fast shutter speed into a single image with reduced noise for when taking handheld shots. From romantic candlelit dinners to capturing the bright lights of New York City at night, the COOLPIX S8100 ensures that no low-light moment will be left in the dark.

Creative Versatility

The COOLPIX S8100 assists release the user’s photographic possibilities with improved shooting and editing functions, such as a new Mode Dial easily placed near to the shutter-release button for fast and simple use of shooting modes. The Nikon Coolpix S8100 as well offers the Creative Slider, which makes easier adjusting brightness, saturation and color tone in-camera. Some other in-camera editing functions consist of Quick Retouch and D-Lighting, providing owners the opportunity to adjust their images during playback.

To further help the process of composing and sharing photos and movies, the COOLPIX S8100 boasts a 3.-inch ultra high resolution (921,000-dot) Clear Color Display with a wide viewing angle and anti-glare coating. Additional must-have features in the S8100 include 17 scene modes, including the Scene Auto Selector, which automatically recognizes the shooting situation and adjusts camera settings accordingly for great photos in any environment. For outstanding portraits, the S8100 features Nikon’s Smart Portrait System, which incorporates a series of automatic functions including In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™, improved Face-Priority AF, Blink Warning, Smile Timer and Skin Softening to flatter even the most camera-shy subject.

Availability and Pricing

The Nikon Coolpix S8100 will be available late September 2010 for $299.95 MSRP* in a choice of attractive colors including black, red and gold.