The 7.1-megapixel Nikon
Coolpix 7900 combines state-of-the-art technology, image quality, and speed
with a unique all-metal design to give consumers what they truly desire in a
digital camera. This sleek all-metal digital camera features
state-of-the-art digital technology, such as the first, big two-inch LCD
screen in the Coolpix lineup and the new Face-Priority AF feature, along
with a sharp design that is perfect for the customer who values style along
with substance.
In-Camera Solutions to Common
Photo Hang-Ups
Nikon has provided the Coolpix 7900 with more features that improve the
image directly within the camera and streamline the process of receiving
great prints using a favorite retailer, online service or home printer.
Furthermore, with its big, bright two-inch LCD screen, images are easier to
review and correct than on most consumer digital cameras.
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| The Nikon Coolpix
7900's Face Priority AF automatically detects a person's face and
autofocuses on the face area. |
Imagine a camera smart enough to find a face
in a portrait. Nikon's new Face-Priority AF function can do just that when
selected using the Portrait Scene Mode. As its name suggests, Face-Priority
AF ensures crisp focus when shooting portraits by automatically sensing the
presence of a human face within the frame and setting accurate focus
accordingly. The result is crisp, sharp portraits with the press of a
button.
Beyond faces, Nikon Coolpix cameras can
also automatically detect and remove red-eye directly within the camera. The
Coolpix 7900 boasts Nikon's renowned In-Camera Red-Eye Fix technology, which
detects and corrects red eyes in most typical situations without the need to
press buttons or select and highlight the eyes in playback. Without the
hassle of additional software, photographers will experience less red-eye
photos in the print-ready portraits.
The Coolpix 7900 also uses intelligent
technology to help ensure a balanced exposure and sharpness. Nikon's
exclusive new D-Lighting function is another new addition that can literally
turn throwaway shots into frame-able memories. The D-Lighting feature can be
selected in Playback mode, automatically compensating for insufficient flash
or excessive back lighting in order to obtain balanced exposure throughout
the frame. The 7900 is also equipped with Blur Warning, another feature
unique to Nikon which alerts the user when a shot is compromised by camera
or hand shake, allowing another shot to be taken before leaving the scene.
To further address a common need among
digital camera users, Nikon has also focused its technology to reducing
power consumption, allowing the Coolpix 7900 to take significantly more
shots per battery charge. In fact, the 7900 is able to take an impressive
220 shots (approximately) with a single fully charged EN-EL5 lithium-ion
battery. The camera is also compatible with the widely available disposable
Duracell CP1 lithium batteries.
To add speed to precision, the Coolpix 7900
offers continuous shooting at approximately 1.7 frames per second. It also
features high-precision Multi AF with a choice of 99 manually selectable
areas andfive5 choices for Auto select AF.
More Features in a Sleek, Compact
Design
- 7.1 effective megapixels, 3x
Zoom-Nikkor ED glass lens with a focal range equivalent to that of a
38-114mm lens in 35mm format.
- Compact dimensions of 3.5 x 2.4 x 1.4
inches
- Light weight of approximately 5.3
ounces (without battery and memory card)
- Selectable AF: 5-area auto, 99-area
manual, center-focus area selection available
- AF-assist illuminator can be switched
on and off at will
- 256-segment matrix metering with
center-weighted, spot, or spot AF metering
- 7 manual white balance settings and
white balance bracketing
- Direct printing with PictBridge
compatibility
- 4 of the 16 Scene Modes offer Scene
Assist (Portrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape)
- World time function allows local time
to be set easily anywhere
- USB compatibility enables swift
transfer of image data to computers
- Voice memo function records up to 20
seconds of sound that can then be attached to an image
- 4x digital zoom capability
- Choice of Single AF and Continuous AF
- Options for playback--single, 4- and
9-segment thumbnail, slideshow, 10x magnification
- Built-in speedlight--features settings
for auto, red-eye reduction by pre-flash, anytime flash, flash cancel,
and slow sync.
Like all the other models in Nikon's
popular Coolpix line, the Coolpix 7900 makes shooting in a range of common
situations even simpler through the incorporation of Scene Modes. The camera
offers four Scene Modess that feature Scene Assist, and even a new
Underwater Scene Mode that brings the total choice of Scene Modes up to 16.
Intended for use with the Waterproof Case WP-CP4 (not included), the
Underwater Scene Mode enables true-to-life colors to be captured when taking
shots while snorkeling or scuba diving. Like all the other Scene Modes,
operation is extremely easy. Simply select the Scene Mode that best matches
the subject, then point and shoot for optimal results.
The Coolpix 7900 also makes it easy to
capture action in an expressive manner with the power to record VGA-size
movies with sound at a smooth rate of 30 frames per second. They can also be
easily connected to a TV, using the included video cable, to share the fun
with friends and family. With a redesigned graphic user interface that lets
the user navigate functions by either menu item list or icon, the cameras
enable the total beginner to find the right mode at the right moment to
achieve the best results time after time. It's all part of Nikon's dedicated
effort to give users what they demand in a top quality digital camera.
The Nikon Coolpix 7900's technology is
centered around making the entire digital process more convenient. Its
PictBridge compatibility makes it possible to print directly to a printer,
without the need for a computer. For those who enjoy organizing and sharing
their photographs on a computer, all Nikon Coolpix cameras ship with Nikon's
proprietary PictureProject software, a user-friendly photo management
software designed expressly for use by Nikon Coolpix photographers, that
offers a broad selection of cataloguing, editing, and sharing functions.
This software package is aimed at providing a central location that is
simple, intuitive, and seamless for Coolpix digital photographers.
