Description

High-performance 8.1 megapixel camera boasting a classic look and feel that is designed to satisfy camera purists. With a 3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR lens with 28mm wide-angle capability, an optical viewfinder, a solid grip, and a handy Mode dial for quick and easy access to Manual shooting mode. The COOLPIX P50 - a veritable powerhouse of pure photographic capability.
This camera is available in silver and black.

8.1 megapixel resolution
28mm wide-angle capability
EXPEED Processing Engine
3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR lens
Mode dial
2.4 in. LCD monitor
ISO 2000
Optical viewfinder
AA-size batteries
Electronic Vibration Reduction
Advanced Face Priority AF

Classic design combines superb operational stability that is enhanced by a solid grip with a dignified appearance, to prioritize the photographic task at hand. 8.1 megapixel resolution means sharp images even after enlargement or cropping.

28mm wide-angle capability extends your perspective. Capture group portraits in tight spaces, or widen your compositional view when shooting landscapes or architecture. EXPEED image processing engine for optimum performance and maximum image quality.

Optical 3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR lens: outstanding precision and incredibly clear images. 35mm equivalent of 28 to 102mm.

Mode dial provides quick and easy access to exposure modes Programmed Auto (P) and Manual (M) for more intuitive operation and greater control over the results. 2.4 in. LCD monitor simplifies composition and play back.

High sensitivity up to ISO 2000: enables faster shutter speeds to significantly reduce the risk of blurry images when you shoot fast-moving subjects or take pictures in low light.

Optical viewfinder : achieve accurate composition in direct sunlight and other brightly lit conditions when an LCD monitor can be awkward to use.

AA-size batteries : convenient alkaline, lithium or oxyride AA-size battery compatibility makes it easy replenish your camera's power source, no matter where you are.

Electronic Vibration Reduction : counters the effects of camera shake to produce sharp images and movies and deliver clear images in low light.

Advanced Face-priority AF can quickly detect and focus on up to 12 faces in the frame, and works together with Face-priority AE to meter the lighting around the face for more accurate exposure.

Specifications

General

 

Product Type

Digital camera - compact

Width

9.5 cm

Depth

4.4 cm

Height

6.6 cm

Weight

160 g

Enclosure Colour

Silver

Main Features

 

Resolution

8.1 Megapixel

Colour Support

Colour

Optical Sensor Type

CCD

Total Pixels

8,290,000 pixels

Effective Sensor Resolution

8,100,000 pixels

Optical Sensor Size

1/2.5"

Light Sensitivity

ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 64, ISO 1600, ISO 2000, ISO auto (64-1000)

Digital Zoom

4 x

Shooting Modes

Frame movie mode

Image Stabiliser

Electronic

Exposure Modes

Programme, automatic, manual

Face Detection

Yes

White Balance

Automatic, presets

Digital Video Format

QuickTime

Still Image Format

JPEG

Video Capture

QuickTime - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
QuickTime - 640 x 480 - 10 fps
QuickTime - 320 x 240 - 30 fps
QuickTime - 160 x 120 - 15 fps

Memory / Storage

 

Supported Flash Memory

MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

Integrated Memory

52 MB

Image Storage

JPEG 3264 x 2448
JPEG 2592 x 1944
JPEG 2048 x 1536
JPEG 1600 x 1200
JPEG 1280 x 960
JPEG 1024 x 768
JPEG 640 x 480
JPEG 3968 x 2232

Camera Flash

 

Camera Flash

Built-in flash

Flash Modes

Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction

Red Eye Reduction

Built-in

Lens System

 

Type

Zoom lens - 4.7 mm - 17 mm - f/2.8-5.6

Focal Length

4.7 mm - 17 mm

Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera

28 - 102mm

Focus Adjustment

Automatic

Auto Focus

TTL contrast detection

Min Focus Range

50 cm

Macro Focus Range

5cm

Lens Aperture

F/2.8-5.6

Optical Zoom

3.6 x

Zoom Adjustment

Motorised drive

Lens Construction

6 group(s) / 7 element(s)

Additional Features

 

Self Timer

Yes

Additional Features

Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, in-camera red-eye fix, face-priority AF function, face detection

Viewfinder

 

Viewfinder Type

Optical - real-image zoom

Display

 

Type

LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.4" - colour

Display Form Factor

Built-in

Display Format

115,000 pixels

Microphone

 

Type

Microphone - built-in

Connections

 

Connector Type

1 x USB
1 x composite video/audio output
1 x docking station

Expansion Slot(s)

1 x SD Memory Card

Software

 

Software

Drivers & Utilities

System Requirements for PC Connection

 

Operating System Support

MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9, Apple MacOS X 10.4 or later, MS Windows Vista

Peripheral Devices

USB port, CD-ROM Drive

Miscellaneous

 

Included Accessories

Docking station insert, wrist strap

Cables Included

USB cable
A/V cable

Battery

 

Supported Battery Details

2 x AA alkaline battery ( included )