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IMAGING PRODUCTS
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
12
Nikon launches D200 digital SLR camera with superior
all-round performance
During the year, Nikon released the D200 digital SLR camera boasting out-
standing image quality and performance. Apart from employing a 10.2 effec-
tive megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor for exceptional imaging,
the D200 has the world’s fastest* power-up in a mere 0.15 seconds and a fast
5 frames per second continuous shooting. Such factors also combine with
simple operability, sophisticated design and a diverse array of other advanced
features that showcase Nikon’s excellent camera technology and the latest in
digital technology. Since its launch in December 2005, the camera has received
very positive response from a wide range of enthusiasts around the world.
It strengthens Nikon’s line-up of high-end to mid-range cameras suited to
advanced amateurs and professionals. Nikon intends to further bolster its pres-
ence in the digital SLR camera market in the future.
*As of November 1, 2005, among digital SLR cameras with interchangeable lenses.
Applying original technology and advanced
functionality in compact digital cameras
Nikon incorporates its compact digital cameras with various technologies and ad-
vanced features developed for its digital SLR cameras. One of these technologies
is known as Vibration Reduction (VR), which detects camera shake via sensors,
thereby driving an optical system built into the lens to provide the necessary com-
pensation and reduce image blur. VR capability realizes a shooting experience akin
to shooting at shutter speeds three stops faster to ensure shots stay breathtakingly
clear. The next step up in technology for interchangeable lenses for SLR cameras,
VR has been built into Nikon’s COOLPIX P3 and COOLPIX P4 cameras.
Nikon was also one of the earliest in the industry to realize wireless image
transfer technology with wireless connectivity devices targeting professional users
of digital SLR cameras. During the period, Nikon introduced the COOLPIX P1 com-
pact digital camera, the fi rst in the world to feature wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) capability.
Offering built-in wireless LAN support (IEEE 802.11b/g), the COOLPIX P1 offers
superb digital photographic freedom by allowing the wireless transfer of image
data and direct printing of desired photos. This feature has been incorporated into
COOLPIX P2, COOLPIX P3 and COOLPIX S6 cameras as well.