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Nikon Resolution Revolution with New Coolpix Magnitude
New 33.4 Megapixel, 30x Zoom Digital Camera Offers Highest Image Quality
Coolpix Magnitude: Digital Photography with an Attitude
31 January 2001 - Melville, New York - Shattering industry records for digital imaging technology once again, Nikon today introduced the Coolpix Magnitude, a new, top-of-the-line digital camera that packs an incredible 33.4 megapixels of resolution and a 30x Zoom-Nikkor lens into a sleek, eye-catching design. Created for the serious photographer who values the quality and versatility that have made Nikon the camera of choice for professionals, with intuitive, easy-to-use features, the Coolpix Magnitude will hit retail shelves April 1 at an MSRP of $1299.95.
"It's a new millineum, and what better way to bring it in than with a camera that shatters existing standards of digital performance by an order of magnitude."
"The Coolpix Magnitude offers the highest digital performance with ultimate ease. It's beautifully-crafted, easy-to-use design will appeal to a wide range of customers. The Coolpix 990 featured incredible technology, unrivaled Nikon quality and offers our customers outstanding value. The Coolpix Magitude extends this tradition of excellence with a 10-fold improvement in image resolution and magnification."
Big, Beautiful Images
Joining the Coolpix family of Coolpix 950, Coolpix 990, and Coolpix 880, the Coolpix Magnitude continues the Nikon tradition of innovation and exceptional picture quality. The newest digital entrant allows users to create breathtaking images while achieving the ultimate in clarity and detail. Its 33.4 mexapixel CCD with true [non-interpolated] image resolution of 20480 x 15360 offers easy cropping and unsurpassed print quality. An incredible file size of almost 100MB lets users crop and print images that rival medium format film in size.
Exceed the Speed Limit
With a new Firewire and Ultra-USB interfaces, downloading 2,0480 x 1,5360-pixel images rich in detail to a PC or Mac is lightning fast and easy. And at an unprecedented 20 frames per second full resolution image capture, there's virtually no delay between shots.
Take Control
A 50-step manual focus and a full manual exposure operation allows creative control well beyond any other digital camera in its class. Users will appreciate Nikon's exclusive 256 element Matrix metering and new 256 element Matrix white balance feature for the best possible exposure and color balance in every shot. Even photographers with exceptional technical expertise will find the Coolpix Magnitude a welcome addition to their camera bags. The high-performance camera includes an exclusive Multi-Area autofocus for quick composition without interruption, as well as a 7-blade iris diaphragm and versatile exposure control with four exposure modes including automatic, shutter priority, aperture priority and manual. Exposure compensation and auto bracketing capabilities are included.
Powerful, Versatile Lenses
The Coolpix Magnitude is sure to be a best seller in the marketplace. Like the Coolpix 990, the Coolpix Magitude accepts all optional Coolpix lenses and accessories, including fisheye, wide-angle and telephoto for the greatest expandability and versatility in any situation. Photographers who thrive on close-ups can get as close as 0.8 inches away from their subjects with the Coolpix Magnitude's built in macro lens. Distant action is only a click away with the superbly-crafted 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens with 38-1150mm coverage (35mm equivalent), and a virtually stepless digital zoom up to 4x magnification for a total of 120x or 4600mm telephoto. Add a 2x teleconverter for an incredible 9200mm telephoto performance.
Easy-to-Use and Great-Looking Too
Design-wise, the Coolpix Magitude offers the sleekness, ruggedness and effortless operation that have made Nikon a favorite of photographers the world over. Its slim, compact swivel design sports a light grey matte finish and is encased entirely in an all-metal titanium chassis for the ultimate in lightness and durability. The Coolpix Magnitude incorporates ease-of-use design features, including an exclusive focus area selector and thumb-operable command dial. The CompactFlash memory card is inserted from the side of the body so it can be removed without detaching the camera from a tripod.
About Nikon
Nikon Inc. is the U.S. distributor of world renowned Nikon digital still cameras, film scanners, Nikon professional 35mm photography systems, compact automatic 35mm and Advanced Photo System cameras, the Nikon speedlight system, interchangeable Nikkor lenses, Nikonos underwater photographic systems, Nikon Eyewear, Nikon sports and recreational optics, Nikon microscopes for the biosciences, industrial and microelectronics inspection and measuring systems, and Nikon surveying and ophthalmic instruments.
Nikon Resolution Revolution with New Coolpix Magnitude
New 33.4 Megapixel, 30x Zoom Digital Camera Offers Highest Image Quality
Coolpix Magnitude: Digital Photography with an Attitude
31 January 2001 - Melville, New York - Shattering industry records for digital imaging technology once again, Nikon today introduced the Coolpix Magnitude, a new, top-of-the-line digital camera that packs an incredible 33.4 megapixels of resolution and a 30x Zoom-Nikkor lens into a sleek, eye-catching design. Created for the serious photographer who values the quality and versatility that have made Nikon the camera of choice for professionals, with intuitive, easy-to-use features, the Coolpix Magnitude will hit retail shelves April 1 at an MSRP of $1299.95.
"It's a new millineum, and what better way to bring it in than with a camera that shatters existing standards of digital performance by an order of magnitude."
"The Coolpix Magnitude offers the highest digital performance with ultimate ease. It's beautifully-crafted, easy-to-use design will appeal to a wide range of customers. The Coolpix 990 featured incredible technology, unrivaled Nikon quality and offers our customers outstanding value. The Coolpix Magitude extends this tradition of excellence with a 10-fold improvement in image resolution and magnification."
Big, Beautiful Images
Joining the Coolpix family of Coolpix 950, Coolpix 990, and Coolpix 880, the Coolpix Magnitude continues the Nikon tradition of innovation and exceptional picture quality. The newest digital entrant allows users to create breathtaking images while achieving the ultimate in clarity and detail. Its 33.4 mexapixel CCD with true [non-interpolated] image resolution of 20480 x 15360 offers easy cropping and unsurpassed print quality. An incredible file size of almost 100MB lets users crop and print images that rival medium format film in size.
Exceed the Speed Limit
With a new Firewire and Ultra-USB interfaces, downloading 2,0480 x 1,5360-pixel images rich in detail to a PC or Mac is lightning fast and easy. And at an unprecedented 20 frames per second full resolution image capture, there's virtually no delay between shots.
Take Control
A 50-step manual focus and a full manual exposure operation allows creative control well beyond any other digital camera in its class. Users will appreciate Nikon's exclusive 256 element Matrix metering and new 256 element Matrix white balance feature for the best possible exposure and color balance in every shot. Even photographers with exceptional technical expertise will find the Coolpix Magnitude a welcome addition to their camera bags. The high-performance camera includes an exclusive Multi-Area autofocus for quick composition without interruption, as well as a 7-blade iris diaphragm and versatile exposure control with four exposure modes including automatic, shutter priority, aperture priority and manual. Exposure compensation and auto bracketing capabilities are included.
Powerful, Versatile Lenses
The Coolpix Magnitude is sure to be a best seller in the marketplace. Like the Coolpix 990, the Coolpix Magitude accepts all optional Coolpix lenses and accessories, including fisheye, wide-angle and telephoto for the greatest expandability and versatility in any situation. Photographers who thrive on close-ups can get as close as 0.8 inches away from their subjects with the Coolpix Magnitude's built in macro lens. Distant action is only a click away with the superbly-crafted 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens with 38-1150mm coverage (35mm equivalent), and a virtually stepless digital zoom up to 4x magnification for a total of 120x or 4600mm telephoto. Add a 2x teleconverter for an incredible 9200mm telephoto performance.
Easy-to-Use and Great-Looking Too
Design-wise, the Coolpix Magitude offers the sleekness, ruggedness and effortless operation that have made Nikon a favorite of photographers the world over. Its slim, compact swivel design sports a light grey matte finish and is encased entirely in an all-metal titanium chassis for the ultimate in lightness and durability. The Coolpix Magnitude incorporates ease-of-use design features, including an exclusive focus area selector and thumb-operable command dial. The CompactFlash memory card is inserted from the side of the body so it can be removed without detaching the camera from a tripod.
About Nikon
Nikon Inc. is the U.S. distributor of world renowned Nikon digital still cameras, film scanners, Nikon professional 35mm photography systems, compact automatic 35mm and Advanced Photo System cameras, the Nikon speedlight system, interchangeable Nikkor lenses, Nikonos underwater photographic systems, Nikon Eyewear, Nikon sports and recreational optics, Nikon microscopes for the biosciences, industrial and microelectronics inspection and measuring systems, and Nikon surveying and ophthalmic instruments.