Based on the very successful Coolpix 950, and keeping its shape and most of its characteristics, the Coolpix 990 adds a USB port for fast images download, and a 3.3 Megapixels sensor for an even sharper image. It will be available in Spring 2000. Compare it with other 3.3 Mpixels, USB port cameras, including the the Fujifilm MX 4700, the Olympus C-3030, the Casio QV-3000EX, and the Canon PowerShot S20 . |
Nikon Coolpix 990
Nikon COOLPIX 990 Major Features
Breathtaking Images
• 3.34-megapixel 1/1.8-in. CCD for ultrahigh-definition 2,048 x 1,536-pixel images
• Newly designed 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens with focal range of 8-24mm (equivalent to 38-115mm in 35mm [135] camera format); virtually stepless digital zoom up to 4x magnification (12x with optical zoom)
• Nikon’s new algorithm drastically enhances image quality
• Advanced total digital image control
• 256-segment Matrix Metering
•Matrix Auto White Balance
•5-area Multi AF
• High-precision AF with 4,896 steps including macro range (shortest working distance of 2cm [0.8 in.])
Dazzling Speed
• Quick startup and approx. 0.1 sec. shutter release time lag
• Short exposure interval and fast data processing enable continuous shooting
• Overall high-speed operation from zooming and autofocus to data processing and transfer
• USB interface for data transfer at 2.5 sec. per full-size frame in Normal mode
• Movie mode enables reproduction of QVGA-size (320 x 240 pixels) images in QuickTime® file format for 40 sec. at approx. 15 fps.
• Ultra High-speed Continuous mode captures 80 QVGA-size (320 x 240 pixels) images at up to approx. 30 fps.
Effortless Operation and Expanded Versatility
• Slim, compact swivel design with light, tough molded magnesium (Mg) exterior
• Superb operability with ergonomic button layout, directional "Multi selector" and Command Dial
• Easy-to-see, 110,000-dot, low temp polysilicon TFT LCD screen
• Versatile exposure control with four exposure modes including Manual, Exposure Compensation and Auto Bracketing capabilities
• 7-blade iris diaphragm for expanded possibilities in image creation
• Advanced 5-mode built-in Speedlight
• Extended battery life of approx. 1.5 hrs. with four LR6 "AA"-size alkaline batteries
• Compatible with Telephoto (2x/3x), Wideangle and Fisheye Converters (optional)
Specifications
PIXELS... Sensor Pixels 3.34 Megapixels Image Pixels 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640x 480 CAMERA Focal length Equiv. 38 - 115 mm f:2.6 - 11.4 Zoom 3 x optical digital 4 x Distance and macro mode High-precision AF with 4,896 steps including macro range from 2cm View Window LCD TFT 110 Kpixels, optical viewfinder ISO equiv. 100 (100-400 adjust) Shutter Speed 8 sec to 1/1000 sec Flash Built-in : auto, fill-in, red-eye, off, range 3 m, external Nikon TTL flash compatible STORAGE Storage media CompactFlash 16 Mb (up to 96 Mb) File format Jpeg x3, Tiff, Quicktime CONNECTIONS Video output NTSC / PAL (selectable) Data port USB (2.5 sec / image), Serial PC, Mac compatible ? Mac & PC compatible PHYSICAL CHAR. Dimensions 149 x 79 x 38 mm Weight 370 g + batt. Power 4 AA Alkaline batteries, NiCd, NiMH, AC adaptor
Package includes :
- Coolpix 990
- 4 x NiMH battery
- battery charger
- CompactFlash card 16 Mb
- video connection cable
- USB connection cable
- lens cap
- strap
- software Nikon View 3.0 for Windows (95/98/NT) and Macintosh
- image manipulation software Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE for
- Windows (95/98/NT) and Macintosh (7.5)
Warranty and Support :
- (Europe)12months
Technical Problem ? On Line Technical Support from : :Nikon
Driver software problem ? Driver Download site
Accessories List :
More infos and reviews :
Link to Nikon Web Site about the Coolpix 990
Reviews about the Coolpix 990 digital camera (manual on CD-Rom) on the Web :
http://www.digitalkamera.de/Kameras/NikonCoolpix990-en.htm
http://www.digitalkamera.de/Info/Praxis-Test/NikonCoolpix990-en.html
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/cameraDetail.php3?cam=196
http://www.dcresource.com/specials/C3030Z_vs_CP990/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/C990/C99A.HTM
http://www.megapixel.net/reviews/nikon-cp990/cp990-name.html
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikoncp990/
http://www.lonestardigital.com/coolpix990.htm
http://www.infopc.fr/essais/1999/28coolpi.shtml
http://www.usatoday.com/life/cyber/ccarch/cced037.htm
http://www.klt.co.jp/Nikon/Press_Release/2000/e990.html
http://www.nikon-euro.com/nikoneuro2/download/Download_Manuals100.htm
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,91411,00.html
http://www.klt.co.jp/Nikon/Awards/index.html
Download PDF(Acrobat) detailed booklet on Coolpix 990 digital camera (manual on CD-Rom) : coolpix990.pdf
Nikon COOLPIX 990 Specifications |
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| Type of camera | Digital camera | |
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| CCD | 1/1.8-in. high-density CCD; total number of pixels: 3.34 million | |
| Image size | 2,048 x 1,536 pixels; XGA-size (1,024 x 768), VGA-size (640 x 480), 3:2 (2,048 x 1,360) selectable | |
| Lens | 3x Zoom-Nikkor; f = 8-24mm [35mm (135) format equivalent to 38-115mm]/F2.5~4 with macro; 9 elements in 8 groups; all elements are made of environment-friendly glass; Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) applied; glass-molded aspherical lens element included | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect TTL AF; 4,896-step autofocus control including macro range; 5-area Multi AF or Spot AF selectable | |
| 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), 3) Manual [50 steps from 2cm (0.8 in.) to infinity ( ) with Peaking indication] |
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| Shooting distance | 30cm (11.8 in.) to infinity (); 2cm (0.8 in.) to infinity () in Macro mode |
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| Optical viewfinder | Real-image zoom viewfinder; magnification: 0.4~1.1x; frame coverage: approx. 85%; diopter adjustment: -2~+1 DP; LED indication | |
| LCD monitor | 1.8-in., 110,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD; brightness/hue adjustment; frame coverage: approx. 97% (through/freeze image) | |
| 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 |
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| Shooting modes | Fully automatic ([A]-REC) mode; Custom ([M]-REC) mode (three combinations of mode settings can be memorized) | |
| Shooting menu | 1) White balance, 2) Exposure metering, 3) Continuous, 4) Best-Shot Selector (BSS), 5) Converters, 6) Image Adjustment (Auto/Normal/More Contrast/Less Contrast/Lighten/Darken/Monochrome), 7) Image Sharpening 8) Digital zoom (stepless, up to 4x) | |
| Capture mode | 1) Single, 2) Continuous, 3) Multi-Shot 16 (16 frames in 1/16 size), 4) VGA Sequence, 5) Ultra High-speed Continuous (approx. 30 fps for 80 QVGA-size images), 6) Movie (40 sec. for QVGA-size images at 15 fps) | |
| Exposure metering | 4-mode TTL metering; 1) 256-segment Matrix, 2) Center-Weighted, 3) Spot and 4) Spot AF Area | |
| Shutter | Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter; 8 to 1/1,000 sec. and Bulb | |
| Aperture | 7-blade iris diaphragm; 3 EV range in 1/3 EV steps | |
| Exposure control | 1) Programmed Auto with Flexible Program, 2) Shutter-Priority Auto, 3) Aperture-Priority Auto, 4) Manual; Exposure Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps); Auto Bracketing (5 steps within ±2/3 EV) | |
| Exposure range | EV -2~+15.5 (W), EV -0.8~+16.7 (T) (ISO 100 equivalent) | |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100 equivalent; dEf, 100, 200, 400, Auto; can be controlled in any exposure mode | |
| White balance | 1) Matrix Auto White Balance with TTL control, 2) 5-mode Manual with fine tuning (Fine/Incandescent/Fluorescent/Cloudy/Speedlight), 3) Preset | |
| Self-timer | 10 sec. or 3 sec. duration | |
| Built-in Speedlight | Guide number: 9/30 (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 |
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| External Speedlight | Multi-flash sync terminal connects to external Nikon Speedlight SB-28/28DX/26/25/24/22s through the Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900; built-in Speedlight can be canceled when using external Speedlight(s) | |
| Playback menu | 1) 1 frame, 2) Thumbnail (4/9 segments), 3) Slide show, 4) Zoom playback (stepless up to 3x); Histogram indication & highlight point display; Peaking indication; Hide and protect attributes can be set to each image | |
| Delete function | Deletes all frames or selected frames | |
| Interface | USB interface or Serial interface (Windows®: 115kbps, Macintosh®: 230kbps) | |
| Video output | NTSC or PAL (selectable) | |
| I/O terminal | Power input; Video output; Digital output terminal (USB/Serial); 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) | |
| Battery life | Approx. 1.5 hrs. when using LCD monitor and four 1.5V LR6 [alkaline "AA"-size (L40)] batteries at normal temperature (20°C/68°F) | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 149 x 79 x 38mm (5.9 x 3.1 x 1.5 in.) | |
| Weight (without battery) | Approx. 370g (13.1 oz.) | |
| Accessories included* | Lens cap, Neck strap, Video cable, 8MB CompactFlash™ Card, USB cable, four 1.5V LR6 [alkaline "AA"-size (L40)] batteries, NikonView Ver. 3 CD-ROM, Photoshop® 5.0LE CD-ROM | |
| Optional accessories | Soft Case CS-E990, AC Adapter EH-31, CompactFlashTM Cards, PC Card Adapter EC-AD1, Serial Cables (SC-EW3 for Windows® and SC-EM3 for Macintosh®), Telephoto Converter, Wideangle Converter, Fisheye Converter, Slide Copy Adapter ES-E28, Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900 | |
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