Nikon Adds Six New Coolpix Cams

In addition to the new D60 digital SLR announced today, Nikon also unveiled six new point-and-shoot Coolpix cameras. Nikon's new announcements come two days before the start of PMA 2008, the annual camera and photography trade show in Las Vegas.

The lowest-end addition to the line is the Coolpix L18, an 8-megapixel camera that will sell for $140 when it's released in March.

The L18 has a 3x optical zoom Nikkor lens, a 3-inch LCD viewfinder, and anti-shake technology. According to Nikon, the camera is designed for very easy shooting, with an Easy Auto mode that adjusts all the settings for the shooter.

A step up from the L18 are four additions to Nikon's ultracompact Coolpix S series. The Coolpix S210, S520, S550, and S600 will also be available in March.

The S210 is less than 0.75 inches thick, yet packs an 8-megapixel sensor along with a 3x optical zoom lens.

Digital image stabilization, face detection for up to 12 faces per shot, red-eye reduction, and a 2.5-inch LCD display come with the S210's $180 price of admission.

The S520 (pictured below) adds optical image stabilization and a non-flash "Food Mode" to the S210's basic specs.

The 10-megapixel S550 (pictured below) has a 5x optical zoom, but only digital -- not optical -- image stabilization.

The S550 adds Smile Mode to its mix of features, which automatically takes a picture when someone in frame is smiling, and Blink Warning, which pops up a message on the LCD screen when someone in the shot blinks. Both the S520 and S550 will go for $230 in March.

The high-end S series Coolpix is the wide-angle S600, a $300 10-megapixel cam billed for its sleek looks.

The S600 boasts a 4x wide-angle 28-112mm Zoom-Nikkor lens, optical image stabilization, and what Nikon's claiming is the fastest startup time for an ultracompact camera.

Last up is the Coolpix P60, which Nikon is aiming at casual photographers who also want manual controls.

The 8.1-megapixel P60 has a 5x optical zoom Nikkor glass lens and a light sensitivity range of up to ISO 2000 for taking shots in very dark places. The P60 is also slated for release in March at a price of $230.

All the new Coolpix cameras come in a variety of colors, including blue, red, plum, and black.

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