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Mar. 1998
Revised : Apr. 1998
Revised : Jul. 1998
Revised : Oct. 1998
Tokyo, Japan (Nippon) 1998-03-16 --- Nikon proudly presents the latest in its line of digital cameras,
the COOLPIX 900 (E900).
This compact, ultra high-resolution camera is an embodiment of Nikon's cutting-edge optical and digital technologies.
The camera is designed to provide sharp high-resolution images with excellent color and contrast. Its outward appearance is equally sharp, as it comes in a stylish aluminum chassis.
The COOLPIX 900 is a high-quality digital camera, inside and out.
For sharp, clean images and superb color, the COOLPIX 900 incorporates a 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens (5.8 to 17.4mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 38 to 115mm) with macro ), specially designed to deliver superior performance.
Super-high resolution is provided by a 1.3 Megapixel (image size 1,280 x 960 pixel) CCD.
To capture those images that might otherwise be missed,
the COOLPIX 900 features high-speed continuous shooting at a rate of 1 frames / 4 sec. (1,280 x 960 ; Normal mode) and 2 frames / sec. (VGA mode), greatly enhancing the camera's considerable value.
And the 2-in. low-temperature, polysilicon TFT LCD provides stable images, while also allowing images to be displayed one at a time or in a nine(9)-segment thumbnail format.
The following software applications are bundled with the COOLPIX 900 :
PhotoDeluxe™ 2.0 photo-editing software (by Adobe Systems Inc.) and
Slides & Sound Plus™ 2.0 (Trial version) presentation software (by InMedia Presentations Inc.).
Major features
3x Zoom-Nikkor lens
Three-mode metering : 1) 64-element matrix, 2) spot, and 3) center-weighted
Advanced five-mode built-in Speedlight
Precise 945-step autofocus(AF)
1 frame / 4 sec. continuous shooting (1,280 x 960 ; Normal mode)
and 2 frames / sec. continuous shooting (VGA mode)
Exposure compensation (-2 to +2EV)
1.3 megapixel resolution
Large (2 in.) TFT LCD screen for composition and review
Removable CompactFlash™ memory card
Slim, compact and 270 degree swivel design
Wideangle and fisheye converters (optional)
4 x 1.5V LR6 alkaline AA type [L40] batteries;
1.2V NiCd, 1.5V NiMH, 1.5V lithium R6 (AA) type batteries, or
AC adapter (optional) can be used as power source
Bundled Software
1) PhotoDeluxe® 2.0 photo-editing software (by Adobe Systems Inc.)
2) Slides & Sound Plus™ 2.0 (Trial version) presentation software (InMedia Presentations Inc.)
Nikon Digital Camera E900 Specifications
| Type of camera | Digital camera |
|---|---|
| CCD | High-density 1.3M CCD Total number of pixels : 1.3 million 1 / 2.7-in. type |
| Image size | 1,280 x 960 pixels |
| Lens | 3x Zoom-Nikkor,f=5.8 to17.4mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 38 to 115mm) / F2.4-3.6 with macro Multi-coated 9 elements in 7 groups, Aspherical(AS) glass lens, Wideangle and Fisheye converters can be attached (optional) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect TTL-AF Switchable between 1) normal AF, 2) Forced infinity, and 3) Macro 945-step autofocus control |
| Shooting distance | 50cm (20 in.) to infinity with Macro off 8 to 50cm (3.1 to 20 in.) at wide end in Macro mode |
| Focus mode | 1) Continuous AF mode (when using LCD monitor), 2) Single AF mode (when not using LCD monitor) |
| Viewfinder | Real image optical zoom viewfinder with diopter adjustment |
| LCD monitor | 2-in., 114,000-dot, low-temp polysilicon TFT LCD, 30 frames / sec. |
| Compression | Format : JPEG (Exif) Mode (Approx.) : Fine = 1 / 4, Normal = 1 / 8, Basic = 1 / 16 |
| Storage | Media : Compact Flash (CF) card Capacity (Approx.) : Fine = 6 images, Normal = 12 images, Basic = 24 images (with 4MB CF card) |
| Shooting mode | 1) Fully automatic ([A] REC) mode, 2) Custom ([M] REC) mode (allows manual setting of White balance, Metering modes, Exposure compensation, Tone compensation, Monochrome mode and Fisheye mode etc.) |
| Capture mode | 1) Single mode, 2) Continuous mode (1 frame/4sec. for full-size image (1,280 x 960)) 3) Hi-speed continuous mode (2 frames/sec. for VGA-size image in VGA sequence mode) |
| Exposure metering | 3-mode TTL metering : 1) 64-element Matrix, 2) Spot, and 3) Center-weighted |
| Shutter | Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter (1/4 to 1/750 sec.) |
| Aperture | Aperture value selected automatically, F2.4 to 6.6 (W) |
| Exposure control | Programmed Auto Exposure (AE) Exposure compensation (-2 to +2 EV) |
| Exposure range | EV 4.5 to 16 (W), EV 5.8 to 17 (T), ISO 100 equivalent |
| Sensitivity | ISO 64 equivalent |
| White balance | Automatic TTL homing system, can be set manually for 1) Sunny, 2) Cloudy, 3) Incandescent, 4) Fluorescent light and 5) Flash conditions |
| Self-timer | 10 sec. duration (fixed) |
| Built-in flash | Guide number : 9 (at ISO 100, m) / 30 (at ISO 100, ft.) Flash control : Sensor flash system Flash shooting range : ~3.m (9.8 ft.) (W), ~2.m (6.6 ft.) (T) Flash modes available : 1) Auto flash, 2) Flash cancel, 3) Anytime flash, 4) Slow sync., and 5) Red-eye reduction (Illuminates for 0.8 sec. before main flash) |
| Playback function | 1) 1 frame, 2) Thumbnail (9 segments), 3) Slide show, 4) Zoom playback Hide and protect attributes can be set to each image. |
| Delete function | Deletes all frames or selected frames |
| Platform | Windows®95 or later, Mac OS™ 7.5.1 or later |
| Interface | Serial interface (Windows® : 115 kbps(max.), Mac™ : 921 kbps(max.)), PC Card (with optional adapter) |
| Video output | Available in NTSC or PAL version |
| I / O terminal | Power input, Video output, Serial terminal |
| Power requirements | 4 x 1.5V LR6 [Alkaline AA type (L40) batteries], AC adapter (optional) 1.2V NiCd, 1.5V NiMH, 1.5V lithium R6 (AA) size batteries can also be used. |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 157 x 75 x 35mm (6.2 x 3.0 x 1.4 in.) |
| Weight (without battery, Approx. ) | 360g (12.7 oz.) |
| Accessories included | Soft Case, Strap, 4 x LR6 Batteries, 4MB Compact Frash Card, Video Cable, 2 Serial Cables (Mac™ & Win), Nikon View 900 CD, "Open Me First" Envelope, Manual |
| Optional accessories | AC adapter, Wideangle converter, Fisheye converter, 4 / 10 / 24MB Compact Flash cards, PC card adapter |
| Bundled software | PhotoDeluxe® 2.0 (Adobe Systems Inc.), Slides & Sound Plus™ 2.0 (Trial version) (InMedia Presentations Inc.) |
