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Aug. 2001
TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX 885 Digital Camera, on August 23, 2001.
A compact, lightweight digital still camera featuring 3.2 effective megapixels, the COOLPIX 885 was developed as a successor to the highly acclaimed COOLPIX 880. It is a mid-range model in the Nikon COOLPIX series, which features superior image quality and ease of use.
The camera's core users reach from beginners to advanced amateurs who seek to take superior pictures easily with a high-grade camera, and who look forward to greater adventure in digital photography, such as through a wide range of accessories.
Nikon's newly developed 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens, with its 8-24mm (equivalent to 38-114mm in 35mm [135] camera format) focal range, delivers exceptional optical performance, and together with the 3.2 effective megapixels, ensures images of remarkable color, contrast and clarity. The ultracompact and lightweight design offers unparalleled portability and an ergonomic, easy-grip design ensures easy operation. General-use AUTO and the 12 Scene Modes (including the new Museum mode) for specific settings enable users to capture the essence of every picture while experiencing a new dimension of digital photography fun and convenience. One-button data transfer simplifies image data uploading. And the new Small Picture function produces reduced-size pictures for e-mail and use on the internet. The COOLPIX 885 comes with essential accessories -- including the rechargeable battery and charger*, CompactFlash™ Card, USB cable and software. With a lens adapter, it can accept various converters, such as Wideangle, Telephoto and Fisheye. And an optional LCD hood increases LCD monitor visibility when shooting in daylight. With so many features and accessories, and a remarkably easy-to-use design the COOLPIX 885 promises to win over countless new users to the increasingly exciting field of digital photography.
* Depending on the country or area, the battery and charger may not be included, but will be available as an option.
Note: Specifications, design, product name and standard accessories may differ by country or area.
The COOLPIX 885’s 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens features professional-quality aspherical lens elements and a focal range of 8-24mm (equivalent to 38-114mm in 35mm [135] camera format) to deliver super-sharp images of near or distant subjects.
The COOLPIX 885 uses a 1/1.8-in. type CCD. 3.2 effective megapixels deliver ultrahigh-definition 2,048 x 1,536-pixel images of brilliant, detailed expression. Nikon’s proven advanced image-processing algorithm delivers remarkably authentic color reproduction.
The COOLPIX 885's general-purpose Auto mode and 12 programmed Scene Modes make it easy to capture optimal image results for a wide variety of situations. Anyone, even a novice photographer, can take great images simply by choosing the appropriate mode for the next picture.
Portrait
Emphasises a subject with natural skin tones against a soft, pleasing background.
Party/Indoor
Captures the details of dimly lit scenes. The Speedlight fires automatically in extremely low-light situations.
Night Portrait
Fires the built-in Speedlight to illuminate the subject but keeps the shutter open long enough to capture the background.
Beach/Snow
Vividly captures the brightness of subjects such as snowy fields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
Landscape
Captures distant scenes with postcard-like sharpness and clarity.
Sunset
Enables users to capture the natural beauty of sunsets.
Night Landscape
Produces stunning night landscapes by employing slow shutter speeds.
Museum*
Produces clear indoor pictures without triggering the flash.
* Note: In some museums and exhibitions, it is prohibited to take pictures, even without flash. Be sure to obtain permission before taking any pictures.
Fireworks Show
Instantly responds to the shutter release button to capture fireworks at the ideal moment.
Close Up
Takes up-close pictures with an artistically blurred background.
Copy
Renders clear black and white reproductions of text or drawings from a white board or printed matter.
Back Light
Speedlight fires automatically to illuminate the shadows that cover a subject with automatic flash.
Compact and lightweight (225g/7.9 oz.), with a style that looks as good as the pictures it takes, the COOLPIX 885 is fully portable and always ready for instant use. Its ergonomic, easy-to-grip body fits snugly in the hand, with all essential controls placed within comfortable reach.
Quick-and-easy image transfer
The COOLPIX 885’s TRANSFER button enables one-touch data upload* via the USB cable, automatically transferring selected pictures in the COOLPIX 885 straight to the user’s computer.
*Requires Nikon View 4 software (supplied).
Convenient e-mail image data transfer
The Small Picture function creates reduced-size pictures (640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120, or 96 x 72 pixels) for quick and easy e-mailing to family and friends.
*Depending on the country or area, the battery and charger may not be included, but will be available as an option.
| Type | Digital camera E885 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Effective pixels | 3.2 million | ||||||||||||||||||||
| CCD | 1/1.8-in. type (3.37 million total pixels) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Image size | Full (2048 x 1536 pixels), XGA (1024 x 768 pixels), VGA (640 x 480 pixels), Four Small Picture sizes selectable (640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 or 96 x 72 pixels) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lens | 3x Zoom-Nikkor; f = 8-24mm (35mm camera format equivalent to 38-114mm); f/2.8-4.9; 9 elements in 8 groups | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Digital zoom | 4X digital zoom in 20 steps of 0.2X | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Autofocus (AF) | Contrast-detect through-the-lens (TTL) AF Focus modes Continuous AF (monitor on), Single AF (monitor off), Manual (49 positions, with focus confirmation indication) Focus range 30cm (1 ft.) to infinity at widest angle (W), 60cm (2 ft.) to infinity at telephoto (T) Macro mode (Autofocus): 4cm (1.6 in.) to infinity (W), 30cm (1 ft.) to infinity (T) |
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| Viewfinder | Real-image zoom optical viewfinder with LED indication Frame coverage Approximately 80% |
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| Monitor | 1.5-in., 110,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness and hue adjustment Frame coverage Approx. 97%, Approx. 100% (playback mode) |
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| Storage system | File formats include HI (uncompressed TIFF-RGB); JPEG (Compressed, Baseline-compliant: FINE: approx. 1/4, NORMAL: approx. 1/8, BASIC: approx. 1/16) and MOV (QuickTime compliant, 15 fps); Compliant with Design rule for Camera File systems; Digital Print-Order Format (DPOF) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Storage media | CompactFlash™ (CF) Card Type I | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Approximate capacity | Number of images per 16MB (64MB)
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| Shooting modes | Auto, Scene (Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night Portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show, Close Up, Copy and Back Light), Custom (CSM) (includes shooting menu for control of White Balance, Metering, Continuous, Best-Shot Selector, Image Adjustment, Image Sharpening, Lens, Image Size & Quality, Sensitivity, Exposure Options, Focus Options, Auto Bracketing, Noise Reduction and CF Card Format), Movie (up to 40 sec. of QVGA frames at 15 fps) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Capture modes | Single, Continuous, Multi-Shot 16 (16 frames 1/16 in size), VGA Sequence Ultra High Speed (70 QVGA images at approx. 30 fps) |
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| Exposure metering modes | 256-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot, Spot AF Area | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Exposure | Control Exposure modes Programmed Auto, Manual Exposure compensation ±2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV, Auto Exposure Bracketing Range (ISO 100 equivalent) EV -3 - +15 (W), EV +1.4 - +16.6 (T) |
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| Shutter | Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter Speed 8-1/1000 sec., Bulb up to 60 sec. in Manual exposure mode |
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| Aperture | Electronically controlled preset aperture Range Two steps (f/2.8 and f/7.6 [W]) |
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| Sensitivity | ISO equivalent 100, 200, 400, Auto; can be set in CSM mode | ||||||||||||||||||||
| White Balance | Auto with TTL control, 5-mode manual with fine tuning, preset white balance, White Balance Bracketing | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Self-timer | 10 sec. or 3 sec. duration | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Built-in Speedlight | Range 0.4 to 3.7m (1.3 to 12.1 ft.) (W), 0.4 to 2.3m (1.3 to 7.5 ft.) (T) Flash control Sensor flash system Flash modes Auto, Flash Cancel (off), Red-Eye Reduction, Anytime Flash (fill-flash), Slow Sync |
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| Playback | Playback modes Single frame, thumbnail (nine or four images), movie, zoom (4x), slide show, histogram indication/highlight point display, focus confirmation indication Image deletion User can delete all or selected frames File attributes User can set transfer, hide and protect attributes for each image |
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| Computer Interface | USB 1.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Video output | User can choose from NTSC and PAL | ||||||||||||||||||||
| I/O terminals | DC input Data output (video/USB) |
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| Power requirements | One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1, or six-volt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery; AC Adapter/Battery Charger EH-21 (available separately) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery life | Approx. 90 min. (EN-EL1) or 110 min. [2CR5 (DL245)] when using monitor at 20°C (68°F) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating environment | Temperature 0-40°C (32-104°F) Humidity Under 85% (no condensation) |
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| Body finish | Metallic silver and charcoal black | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 95 x 69 x 52mm (3.7 x 2.7 x 2.0 in.) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | Approx. 225g (7.9 oz.) without battery and CompactFlash™ Card | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Supplied accessories* | Lens cap, Wrist strap, Video cable, 16MB CompactFlash™ Card, USB cable, Nikon View 4 (COOLPIX) CD-ROM, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1, Battery Charger MH-52 *Supplied accessories may differ by country and area. |
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| Optional accessories | AC Adapter/Battery Charger EH-21, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1, Various size CompactFlash™ Cards, Soft Case-E885, Step Down Ring Lens Adapter UR-E4, Wideangle Converter WC-E24/WC-E63*, Telephoto Converter TC-2E/TC-E3ED*, Fisheye Converter FC-E8*, Slide Copy Adapter ES-E28*, Remote Cord MC-EU1, LCD Hood HL-E885 *Step Down Ring Lens Adapter UR-E4 is necessary. |
| OS | Mac® OS8.6, 9, 9.1 |
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| Models | iMac™, Power Macintosh® G3 (Blue/White), Power Macintosh™ G4 or later; iBook™, PowerBook® G3 (only built-in USB ports are supported) or later |
| RAM | 32Mbyte (64Mbyte or more recommended) |
| Hard disk | An additional amount equivalent to twice the capacity of the camera memory card required when Nikon View is running |
| Display | 640 x 480 with 16-bit color (800 x 600 or greater, full color recommended) |
| Others | CD-ROM drive USB interface (only built-in USB ports supported) Mac® OS8.6 needs USB driver (ver. 1.3.5) on Apple's website |
| OS/Models | Windows® 98/98SE, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me pre-installed model |
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| CPU | MMX® Pentium® or later |
| RAM | 32Mbyte (64Mbyte or more recommended) |
| Hard disk | An additional amount equivalent to twice the capacity of the camera memory card required when Nikon View is running |
| Display | 640 x 480 with 16-bit color (800 x 600 or greater, full color recommended) |
| Others | CD-ROM drive, USB interface (only built-in USB ports supported) |
