May2002: Three new additions to Nikon’s popular Coolpix’ range of digital cameras were announced on 29 May, bringing the current Coolpix line-up up to seven models.
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May2002: Three new additions to Nikon”s popular Coolpix” range of digital cameras were announced on 29 May, bringing the current Coolpix line-up up to seven models.  Coolpix 5700 Top of the range is the Coolpix 5700, which combines a 5-megapixel CCD sensor with an 8x zoom lens (35-280mm equivalent) and uses the vari-angle LCD monitor introduced with the Coolpix 5000 (but in a slightly smaller form). The 5700 features a bright electronic viewfinder, Quick Review button and USB interface. Compact, with a lightweight magnesium-alloy body, it weighs only 512 grams and comes with a black body and concealed pop-up flash. Expected retail price is $2499.  Coolpix 4500 The Coolpix 4500 continues the swiveling body design introduced with the Coolpix 900 and comes with a 4-megapixel CCD sensor and 4x zoom lens (38-155m equivalent). New features include 16 selectable Scene Modes, a Perspective Control function that lets photographers adjust converging lines in shots after capture and close focusing to 2 cm. Expected retail price is $1599.  Coolpix 2000 The Coolpix 2000 is Nikon”s new entry-level model and is priced at $649. Designed for snapshooters, it has a 2-megapixel CCD sensor and 3x zoom lens (38-114mm equivalent) and offers auto-everything” operation. The camera comes with five pre-set Scene Modes and is powered by four AA batteries. All models will be supplied with the latest versions of Nikon View (image transfer) and Nikon Capture (editing) software. More information is available at www.maxwell.com.au.
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