Stylish design with advanced features for beautiful photos and sharing excitement

April 10, 2008

Tokyo — Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX S52. Combining Nikon's distinctive wave-surface design with advanced features, this sophisticated new compact digital camera makes it easier to take outstanding photos and share them with family and friends. Built on a custom application of Nikon's innovative EXPEED digital image processing concept and incorporating the precision optics of a NIKKOR lens, the COOLPIX S52 realizes optimum performance and maximum image quality.

9.0 effective megapixels ensuring sharp resolution and a high-performance digital image processing engine with a built-in “right-angle” optical lens shift VR (Vibration Reduction) 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens produce photos with impressive clarity and vivid color. Equipped with light sensitivity as high as ISO 3200, the COOLPIX S52 creates more opportunities to capture fast-moving subjects and the flexibility to shoot in lower light.

The COOLPIX S52 lets the user compose and view shots with ease, even out in the sun, with its 3.0-inch LCD monitor offering a bright and large image. Users can also explore the possibilities of the Pictmotion function and take sharing-enjoyment one step further by creatively combining their favorite movies and photos with music and visual styles.

The COOLPIX S52 embodies sophisticated sensibilities with its wave-surface design, setting it apart from others in its class. Featuring smooth curves and a metallic finish with color clear coating for an attractive luster, the COOLPIX S52 seamlessly combines high-performance and elegant design. The COOLPIX S52 is available in a variety of brilliantly chic colors including Silver, Purplish Black, Coral Pink, Beige Gold, Matte Black, Gloss Red and Forest Green*.

*Color availability may vary according to region.

Note: Specifications, design, product name, standard accessories, and release schedule may differ by country or area.

Major Features

Optical lens shift VR image stabilization
Field proven technology originally developed for interchangeable lenses used in Nikon SLR camera systems, optical lens shift VR image stabilization provides the ability to shoot at shutter speeds as much as three steps slower without blurring the image, while also realizing a smoother viewfinder image that aids composition. A thin VR unit was specially designed to fit the slim dimensions of the COOLPIX S52.

ISO 3200 capability for extended shooting range
Manual sensitivity settings as high as ISO 3200 make it easier to take great-looking pictures in lower lighting conditions or to capture fast moving subjects with outstanding clarity, while the high-performance image processing engine preserves high image quality even when shooting with high ISO settings. Also available is AUTO ISO control, which automatically selects the optimal sensitivity for the shot across a range between ISO 100 and ISO 800, and up to ISO 2000 in High-Sensitivity mode.

Expansive 3.0-inch LCD monitor for quality viewing and menu operation
The bright, large 3.0-inch LCD monitor features 230k-dots of high resolution, a wide vertical and horizontal viewing angle of 170 degrees and anti-reflection coating implementing sophisticated finishing technology and an acrylic panel that prevents scratches and fingerprints offer satisfaction in handling, shooting and viewing, even out in daylight.

Other Features

• Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations:
  • - Improved Face-priority AF
  • In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
  • D-Lighting
• Light weight with highly compact dimensions
• Macro shooting from as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.)
• 4x digital zoom extends compositional freedom
• Improved menu interface, available in a choice of 23 languages
• Time zone function for easy setting of multiple locations
• Approx. 38 MB of internal memory
• SDHC card compatibility
• PictBridge compatibility
• USB connectivity

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

April 2008 ©2008 NIKON CORPORATION

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