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Feb. 15, 1999
Tokyo, Japan(Nippon), 1999-02-15 ---
Advancing its heritage at the forefront of compact digital photography, Nikon Corporation introduces the COOLPIX 950 3 x zoom compact ultrahigh-resolution cameras.
With optical and digital innovations including 2.11-megapixel picture quality and superior-speed performance, the new Nikon's let photographers explore their professional potential.
The COOLPIX 950 inherits the unique, practical swivel-lens (3x Zoom-Nikkor lens) design of the COOLPIX 900 (E900 / 900s) series, and COOLPIX 950's magnesium(Mg) body makes it extra-small and light.
The COOLPIX 950 features an advanced 1/2-in. high-density CCD for ultra-high-definition 1,600 x 1,200-pixel images.
The COOLPIX 950's new 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens enhance image sharpness, clarity and colour.
And digital zoom function provides 1.25 x, 1.6 x, 2 x or 2.5 x magnification.
The COOLPIX 950's high-precision 4,746 steps AF(autofocus) also contributes to superior overall picture quality. Manual focus allows presetting of focus distance to any of 10 steps from 10 cm (3.9 in.) to infinity.
The COOLPIX 950 employs three(3) intelligent exposure metering systems : 1) Nikon's exclusive 256-segment Matrix, 2) Center-Weighted and 3) Spot Metering.
White balance can be controlled automatically(AWB) or set manually to any of six(6) settings ; Presetting is also possible.
Effortless quick starting (around 2 sec. after power is switched on) and short shutter release time lag (approx. 0.1 sec. from the time the shutter release button is lightly pressed) enhance speedy performance so you don't miss a precious moment.
COOLPIX 950 captures modes, including Continuous mode for 1.5 fps. shooting for full-size image in Normal compression mode and Multiple Continuous mode for shooting of up to sixteen 1/16-size frames, also distinguish these camera's performance.
COOLPIX 950's 2-in. low temperature, polysilicon TFT LCD monitor displays menus and also functions as a viewfinder (providing approx. 97 % frame coverage, and which can be used besides the real-image optical viewfinder), a playback monitor and a function setting device.
A built-in Speedlight offers a variety of flash modes such as 1) Auto Flash, 2) Flash Cancel, 3) Anytime Flash, 4) Slow Sync and 5) Red-Eye Reduction.
The COOLPIX 950 is also equipped with multi-flash sync terminal for external Nikon Speedlight(s).
With Custom Setting function, up to three(3) user-setting groups selected in [M]-REC mode can be memorized and recalled after power goes off, then on.
Other unique advanced features include Best-Shot Selector (BSS) for automatic selection of the "sharpest" image, Auto File Numbering of PC-downloaded images, Pause Display for 10 sec.-freeze frame monitoring, Sensitivity Control for low-light shooting, and Tone Compensation in five(5) modes.
Three(3) Converters (Telephoto TC-E2, Wideangle WC-E24, Fisheye FC-E8) are optionally available for shooting from various perspectives.
COOLPIX 950 Major Features
Specifications
COOLPIX 950 |
COOLPIX 700 |
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| Type of camera | Digital camera | |||||||||||
| CCD | 1/2-in. high-density CCD; Total number of pixels: 2.11 million | |||||||||||
| Image size | 1,600 x 1,200 pixels, | |||||||||||
| XGA-size (1,024 x 768), | - | |||||||||||
| VGA-size (640 x 480), selectable | ||||||||||||
| Lens | 3x Zoom-Nikkor; f = 7 - 21mm [35mm (135) format equivalent to 38-115mm] / F2.6 - 4 with macro; Multi-coated 9 elements in 7 groups; |
Nikkor; f = 6.5mm [35mm (135) format equivalent to 35mm] / F2.6 with macro; Multi-coated 5 elements in 4 groups; |
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| All elements are made of glass; glass-molded aspherical lens element included | ||||||||||||
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect TTL AF; 4,746-step AF control including Macro range, | Contrast-detect TTL AF; 127-step AF control including Macro range, | ||||||||||
| Switchable between 1) Normal AF and 2) Macro | ||||||||||||
| Focus modes | 1) Continuous AF mode (when using LCD monitor), 2) Single AF mode (when not using LCD monitor and/or selectable from shooting menu), |
1) Single AF mode, 2) Continuous AF mode (in Macro mode), |
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| 3) Manual [ 10 steps from 10cm (3.9 in.) to infinity ] | ||||||||||||
| Shooting distance | 30cm (11.8 in.) to infinity; | |||||||||||
| 2 cm (0.8 in.)* to infinity in Macro mode | 9 cm (3.5 in.)* to infinity in Macro mode | |||||||||||
| Optical viewfinder | Real-image zoom viewfinder ; | |||||||||||
| Magnification: 0.44 to 1.2 x ; | Magnification: 0.45 x ; | |||||||||||
| Frame coverage: approx. 85 % ; |
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| Diopter adjustment: - 2 to + 1 dpt. ; | - | |||||||||||
| LED indication | ||||||||||||
| LCD monitor | 2-in., 130,000-dot, low temp polysilicon TFT LCD ; | 1.8-in., 112,000-dot, TFT LCD ; | ||||||||||
| Backlight / brightness adjustment available (3 steps); Frame coverage: approx. 97 % |
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| Auto OFF mode | 30 sec.; can be set manually (1 / 5 / 30 min.) | |||||||||||
| Storage System | Digitally stored (uncompressed TIFF or compressed JPEG) , Media : CompactFlash™ (CF) Card; Modes and No. of frames;
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| Shooting modes | Fully automatic ([A]-REC) mode; Custom ([M]-REC) mode (three(3) combinations of mode settings can be memorized) |
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| Shooting menu | 1) Exposure metering, 2) Capture modes, 3) Sensitivity, 4) White balance, 5) Tone compensation (Standard / Contrast + / Contrast - / Lighten / Darken), 6) Best-Shot Selector (BSS), 7) Monochrome, 8) Digital zoom (1.25 x / 1.6 x / 2 x / 2.5 x), 9) Converters, 10) Auto File Numbering |
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| Capture mode | 1) Single, 2) Continuous (approx. 1.5 fps for full-size images), 3) Multiple Continuous (16 frames in 1/16 size) |
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| Exposure metering | 3-mode TTL metering; 1) 256-segment Matrix, 2) Center-Weighted, 3) Spot |
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| Shutter | Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter; 8 to 1/750 sec. | |||||||||||
| Aperture | Electromagnetically controlled | |||||||||||
| Exposure control | 1) Programmed Auto, | |||||||||||
| 2) Shutter-Priority Auto, | - | |||||||||||
| 3) Aperture-Priority Auto | - | |||||||||||
| Exposure compensation (+/-2 EV in 1/3 EV steps) | ||||||||||||
| Exposure range | EV - 2 to + 15.5 (W), EV - 0.8 to + 16.7 (T) (ISO 100 equivalent) | EV - 2 to + 15.5 (ISO 100 equivalent) | ||||||||||
| Sensitivity | ISO 80 equivalent; dEf, + 1, + 2, 100 | |||||||||||
| White balance | Automatic TTL control; can be set manually for 1) Sunny, 2) Cloudy, 3) Incandescent, 4) Fluorescent light and 5) Flash conditions; Presetting possible | |||||||||||
| Self-timer | 10 sec. or 3 sec. duration | |||||||||||
| Built-in Speedlight | G. No. : 9 /30 (at ISO 100, m/ft.), | G. No. : 7 /23 (at ISO 100, m/ft.), | ||||||||||
| Flash control : Sensor flash system, Flash modes : 1) Auto Flash, 2) Flash Cancel, 3) Anytime Flash, 4) Slow Sync, 5) Red-Eye Reduction (illuminates for 0.8 sec. before main flash) |
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| External Speedlight | Multi-flash sync terminal connects to external Nikon Speedlight SB-28, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-22s through the Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900; Built-in Speedlight can be canceled when external Speedlight(s) is used |
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| Playback menu | 1) 1 frame, | |||||||||||
| 2) Thumbnail (9 segments), | 2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), | |||||||||||
| 3) Slide show, 4) 2 x / 3 x zoom playback (selectable from 9 segments); Hide and protect attributes can be set to each image |
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| Delete function | Deletes all frames or selected frames | |||||||||||
| Platform | Windows®95 or later ; Mac OS™ 7.5.1 or later | |||||||||||
| Interface | Serial interface (Windows®): 115kbps, Macintosh™: 230kbps); PC card (with optional adapter) | |||||||||||
| Video output | Available in NTSC or PAL version | |||||||||||
| I/O terminal | Power input; Video output; High-speed serial terminal, | |||||||||||
| Sync terminal for external Speedlight | - | |||||||||||
| Power requirements | 4 x 1.5V LR6 [Alkaline "AA"-size (L40)] batteries; 1.5V FR6 Lithium, 1.2V Ni-MH or 1.2V NiCd "AA"-size batteries can also be used; AC adapter (optional) |
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| Battery life | Approx. 60 min. when using LCD monitor and 4 x 1.2V LR6 [alkaline "AA"-size (L40)] batteries at normal temperature (20°C / 68°F); Approx. 90 min. at playback; Approx. 500 shots without using LCD monitor |
Approx. 80 min. with 4 x 1.5V alkaline batteries (approx. 2 hrs. with 4 x 1.2V Ni-MH batteries) when using LCD monitor at normal temperature (20°C / 68°F) | ||||||||||
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
143 x 76.5 x 36.5mm (5.6 x 3.0 x 1.4 in.) | 114 x 67 x 38.5mm (4.5 x 2.6 x 1.5 in.) | ||||||||||
| Weight (without battery) |
Approx. 350 g (12.3 oz.) | Approx. 270 g (9.5 oz.) | ||||||||||
| Accessories included | Soft case, Lens cap, Neck strap, | Soft case, Lens cap, Wrist strap, | ||||||||||
| Video cable, Serial cables (Windows® & Macintosh™), EC-8CF 8MB CompactFlash™ Card, 4 x 1.5V LR6 [alkaline "AA"-size (L40)] batteries, NikonView Ver. 2 CD-ROM |
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| Optional accessories | AC Adapter EH-30, | |||||||||||
| Telephoto Converter TC-E2**, Wideangle Converter WC-E24, Fisheye Converter FC-E8, |
Step-up Ring UR-E1, Telephoto Converter TC-E2*** (w / UR-E1), Wideangle Converter WC-E24 (w / UR-E1), Fisheye Converter FC-E8 (w / UR-E1), |
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| Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900, | - | |||||||||||
| 15/30/48/64MB CF Cards (EC-15/30/48/64CF), PC Card Adapter EC-AD1 | ||||||||||||
