The Nikon Coolpix 950

The Nikon Coolpix 950
 
Specifications

Type of camera

Digital Camera E950


CCD

1/2-inch high-density CCD, Total number of pixels: 2.11 million


Image Size

Choice of 3 pixel sizes: 1) 1,600 x 1,200 pixels (UXGA), 2) 1,024 x 768 pixels (XGA), 3) 640 x 480 (VGA)


Lens

3x Zoom-Nikkor lens; multi-coated, 9 elements in 7 groups, aspherical glass lens; f = 7 mm to 21 mm with macro (35mm format equivalent: 38 mm to 115 mm); F 2.6 ~ 4; Fisheye, Wide-angle, and Telephoto adapter can be attached (optional)


Digital zoom

4-step digital zoom: 1.25x / 1.6x / 2x / 2.5x


Autofocus

Contrast-detect TTL autofocus; 4,746-step autofocus control


Focus mode

Selectable by menu on LCD : 1) Continuous AF mode, 2) Single AF mode, 3) Manual Focus (10 steps from approx. 4 inches (0.1m) to infinity)


Shooting distance

12 inches to infinity, 0.8 inches to infinity in macro mode


Exposure metering

3-mode TTL metering, 256-element Matrix, Spot, and Center-Weighted


Shutter

Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter 1/750 to 8 sec.


Aperture

Electro-magnetic drive rounded diaphragm opening; 3 steps at F2.6/F4/F7 (Wide end), F11.4 minimum (Tele end)


Exposure control

Programmed Auto Exposure (AE), Shutter-priority Auto, Aperture-priority Auto, Manual exposure compensation (±2EV in 1/3 EV steps)


Exposure range

EV-2~15.5 (W), EV-0.8~16.7 (T), ISO 100 equivalent


Sensitivity

Approx. ISO 80 equivalent
Gain increase available: 1) Default (approx. 80), 2) 100 (approx. 100), 3) +1 (approx. 160), 4) +2 (approx. 320)


White balance

Automatic TTL homing system, can be set manually for 1) sunny, 2) cloudy, 3) incandescent, 4) fluorescent, and 5) flash conditions. Preset white balance available, which allows users to set white balance using a white subject, such as a white card or sheet of white paper, prior to actual shooting


Tone curve selection

5 User selectable image tone curve settings; 1) Standard, 2) Contrast+, 3) Contrast-, 4) Brightness+, 5) Brightness-


Self-timer

Selectable 10-second or 3-second duration


Viewfinder

Real image optical zoom viewfinder; Magnification: 0.44x to 1.2x; Frame coverage 80 ~ 85%; Diopter adjustment: -2 to +1 dpt.; LED indication for Speedlight Ready and Focus Ready


LCD monitor

2-inch, 130,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD; Adjustable back light; Update rate: 30 frames/sec.; Frame coverage: approx. 97%


Auto power save

Factory default 30 seconds auto shut-off; can be changed to 1, 5, or 30 min.


Image recording

File Format - TIFF RGB (Uncompressed) or JPEG (Exif 2.1); 24 bit RGB color
Multiple folders supported - Folders except for the default folder can be renamed
Mode - Hi = Uncompressed RGB TIFF, Fine = 1:4 JPEG, Normal = 1:8 JPEG, Basic = 1:16 JPEG (Approx.)


Storage

Media - Removable CompactFlash? card
Capacity* - Hi = 1 img., Fine = 8 imgs., Normal = 16 imgs., Basic = 32 imgs. (8MB)
* Number of images may vary depending on the image captured and the resolution selected.


Shooting mode

Fully automatic mode (A-REC); Programmable manual mode (M-REC); allows 3 custom groups of settings chosen from shooting menu options


Shooting menu

1) Metering, 2) Capture mode, 3) Sensitivity, 4) White balance, 5) Tone compensation, 6) Best-shot selector, 7) Monochrome, 8) Digital zoom, 9) Converters (for adapter lenses), 10) Auto file numbering


Best-shot selector

Camera takes 10 shots automatically (within approx. 1.5 fps) and records the most detailed image of the shots using anti-jitter logic, which is effective for telephoto shooting and macro shooting. Not available when the Speedlight is on


Capture mode

1) Single, 2) Continuous, 3) High-speed continuous, 4) Multiple continuous


Capture speed

1) Single mode: Approx. 1 fps for full size or smaller size images. Users need to release the shutter button after every shot.
2) Continuous mode: Approx. 1.5 fps for full size or smaller size images up to 10 images. Camera captures 1 frame every 0.8 sec. when the shutter button is depressed.
3) High-speed continuous mode: Approx 2 fps for VGA size images up to 60 images. Camera captures 1 VGA size image every 0.5 sec. when the shutter button is depressed. Image size is fixed in VGA in this mode.
4) Multiple continuous: Approx. 2 fps. Camera captures 16 continuous images and puts all 16 into 1 full-size image frame.


Built-in Speedlight

Guide number - 30 feet (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - 1) Auto-flash, 2) Flash-off, 3) Force fill flash, 4) Slow-sync and 5) Red-eye reduction (Flashes for 0.8 sec. before main flash)
External Speedlight - Multi-flash sync terminal connects to external Nikon Speedlight SB-28, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-22s through the Multi-flash Bracket Unit (SK-E900). Built-in Speedlight can be disabled when external Speedlight is used


Playback function

1) 1 Frame, 2) Thumbnails, 3) Slide show, 4) 2x or 3x zoom playback with panning capability, Hide and protect attributes can be set for each image


Delete function

Deletes all frames or selected frames


Platform

Windows® 95/98, NT4.0 or later, Macintosh® OS 7.6.1 or later


Interface

Serial interface (Windows: 115 kbps, Macintosh: 230 kbps)


Video output

PAL video signal output for image display on standard TV set (Note 1)


I/O terminal

Power input, video output, Serial port, Sync terminal for external Speedlight(s)


Power requirements

4 x Alkaline, 1.2V Ni-Cd, 1.5 NiMH or 1.5V FR-6 Lithium AA batteries, AC adapter (optional)


Battery life

Approx. 60 min. non-continuous with LCD monitor on using alkaline batteries at room temperature, 30 % flash usage. Approx. 90 min. in playback mode


Dimensions (W x H x D)

5.6 x 3.0 x 1.4 in.


Weight

Approx. 12.3 oz. without batteries


Tripod mount

Built-in


Warranty

1 year


Accessories included

Soft case, Strap, Video Cable; 8MB CompactFlash? Card , Serial Cable (Windows), Mac adapter; NikonView Version 2 CD ROM, Lens cap; 4 AA batteries, "Open me first" envelope; Registration / Warranty card, Fast Track Guide, Hardware & Software Manuals


Bundled software

NikonView Version 2, Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE (Note 2)


Optional accessories

Wide angle adapter

WC-E24

Number of lenses:

Two elements in two groups

Magnification:

x0.66

Combined focal length:

24 mm - 72 mm (35 mm equivalent)

Combined F number:

2.4 at maximum angle

Angle:

88° at maximum angle

Minimum distance:

Approximately 2 inches from the lens

Dimension:

1.95-inch diameter x 0.98-inch length

Weight:

2.04 oz.

Fisheye lens:

FC-E8

Number of lenses:

Five elements in four groups

Magnification:

x0.209

Combined focal length:

8 mm (35 mm equivalent)

Combined F number:

2.4

Angle:

183°

Tele converter lens:

TC-E2

Number of lenses:

Four elements in three groups

Magnification:

x2.0

Combined focal length:

230 mm (35 mm equivalent)

Combined F number:

F4 (E950), F3.6 (E900)

Angle:

11°

Dimension:

1.77-inch diameter x 2.56-inch length

Weight:

Approximately 5.29 oz.

AC adapter

EH-30

CompactFlash cards

EC-15CF, EC-30CF, EC-48CF, EC-64CF

PC card adapter:

EC-AD1

CompactFlash Card Reader:

MDCF (Parallel interface for PC computer)


Note 1

Depends on the country of purchase. In USA, the bundle is Nikonview 2, Hotshots (PictureWorks), IPIX (Interactive Pictures)

Note 2

Depends on the country of purchase. In USA, for example, the video output is NTSC.


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