Nikon have announced two new models in its ever expanding CoolPix digital camera range in the form of the CoolPix S52 and Wi-Fi enabled CoolPix S52c compact point and shoot cameras offering a very respectable 9 megapixel resolution, x3 optical zoom and Optical Vibration Reduction image stabilisation.

Nikon CoolPix S52/S52c Features:
- 9.0 effective megapixels for high-precision image quality
- Optical 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens
- Pictmotion for sharing photo enjoyment
- Optical lens shift VR image stabilization
- 3.0-inch high-level contrast LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating
- High sensitivity of up to ISO 3200, High-Sensitivity mode from a range of 100 to 2000
- Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations for high performance –
- Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting
- Face-priority AF can be selected outside of Scene Modes
- Sophisticated look inheriting wave-surface design of existing COOLPIX S series
- Slim and compact, stylish design
- Aluminum front panel exuding a sense of high quality, metal-plated side panel
- Internet-connectable utilizing my Picturetown via wireless LAN (S52c only)
- Picture Mail button enables sending images at the touch of a button (S52c only)

Nikon CoolPix S52/S52c Technical Specifications:
Image sensor: 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 9.30 million
Lens: 3x Zoom- NIKKOR; 6.3-18.9mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 38-114mm); f/3.3-4.2; 12 elements in 9 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 456mm)
Focus range (from lens): 30cm (1 ft.) to infinity (∞), Macro close-up mode: 4cm (1.6 in.) to infinity (∞)
Monitor: 3.0-in., 230k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Storage media: Internal memory (approx. 38 MB), SD memory cards
Image size (pixels): 3456 x 2592 (High: 3456/Normal: 3456), 2592 x 1944 (Normal: 2592), 2048 x 1536 (Normal: 2048), 1024 x 768 (PC: 1024), 640 x 480 (TV: 640)
Vibration Reduction (VR): Optical lens shift VR
ISO sensitivity: ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto (auto gain ISO 100-800), High-Sensitivity mode (ISO 100-2000)
Interface: Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b/g
Power sources: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied), AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied)
Battery life: Approx. 200 shots with EN-EL8 battery (based on CIPA standard)
Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 97.5 x 59 x 21 mm (3.8 x 2.3 x 0.8 in.) excluding projections
Weight: Approx. 125 g (4.4 oz.) without battery and SD memory card
Nikon’s CoolPix S52 and CoolPix S52c compact digital cameras are due to become commercially available in May and will retail for $249.95 and $279.95 respectively.
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