Nikon Coolpix P90 12.1MP Digital Camera, A 24x SuperZoom Choice

The P90 has an immensely powerful 24x optical zoom that offers the 35mm-equivalent of a 26mm wide-angle to a 624mm telephoto and is capable of shooting pictures as close up as 1cm. High-speed continuous shooting up to 45 shots at 15 fps means it is an ideal camera for sports photography and can even record images before you've pressed the button. Add to this its 12.1 effective megapixels and sensitivity up to ISO 6400, and it is clear why it excels in almost any shooting situation.

Users can set it to full automatic or various manual settings using the camera's four exposure modes (PSAM) and compose their ideal picture using the electronic viewfinder. The camera offers many other Nikon-quality features such as four Anti-blur technologies, Auto Scene and Face Priority AF, recognizing up to twelve faces. It also includes the latest features, such as Smile Mode and Blink Warning, Nikon's proprietary D-Lighting for optimizing contrast and Quick Retouch. The camera can also record movies, including time-lapse movies and its 3-inch vari-angle LCD screen makes taking pictures easy even in challenging situations.

The Nikon Coolpix P90 is packed with features that should appeal to the beginner amateur photographer. It has very good build and construction, and excellent handling.

• 24x Zoom-NIKKOR lens with focal range from 26mm wide-angle to 624mm super-telephoto
• 3-in. vari-angle LCD with anti-reflection coating for greater framing freedom
• 12.1 effective megapixels for high-resolution images
• Image sensor shift VR image stabilization
• Motion Detection for sharp, steady results
• Advanced shooting modes including Programmed Auto [P], Shutter priority Auto [S], Aperture-priority Auto [A], and Manual [M]
• High Sensitivity up to ISO 6400. ISO 3200 and 6400 are available only for image sizes of 3M (2048 x 1536) or smaller.
• Sport Continuous Mode enables shooting at up to 45 consecutive pictures at 15 fps. This feature is only available for image size of 16:9 (1920 x 1080).
• Pre-shooting Cache option enables recording up to 10 frames just before releasing the shutter
• Scene Auto Selector provides quick, carefree picture-taking in a variety of situations
• Optimize image (including monochrome filter effect)
• Distortion Control
• Smart Portrait System - Face-priority AF, Smile Timer, Blink Warning, Blink Proof and In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
• Quick Retouch for the best balance of contrast and saturation
• Active D-Lighting adds detail and optimizes exposure to rescue underexposed images while shooting

4-Way VR Image Stabilization

• Nikon's Optical VR image stabilization compensated for the effects of camera shake by moving the image sensor
• Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts shutter speed and the ISO setting to compensate for cameras hake and subject movement
• High ISO 6400 capability helps give you sharper results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects. ISO 3200 and 6400 are available at 3MP or lower resolution
• Nikon's original Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and saves the sharpest image

Nikon's Smart Portrait System:

• In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera. You may never see red-eye again
• Face-Priority AF - Nikon's face-finding technology that automatically focuses on faces
• Smile Mode automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles
• Blink Warning displays a warning message, should the camera detect your subject has blinked