The Nikon Coolpix P50 prioritizes photographic performance by blending orthodox camera styling having an advanced feature set and operating ease. Built at a custom making use of Nikon's innovative EXPEED digital image processing concept and incorporating the precision optics of one's Nikkor lens, the Coolpix P50 is built to realize optimum performance and maximum image quality.

Combining 8.1 effective megapixels of resolution plus a new digital image processing engine for outstanding imaging performance, the Coolpix P50 also shows a 3.6x Zoom Nikkor lens with 28mm wide angle capability that ably covers an assortment from panoramic landscapes to close up portraits.

Electronic VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization compensates for camera shake or movement by unsteady subjects to achieve sharper results. Extended light sensitivity nearly ISO 2000 further inhibits blurred shots when shooting in lower light or when capturing fast moving subjects.

From its functional body design, with stable grip and rubber thumb rest, to your intuitive operation from the Mode dial, including a setting for Manual shooting mode, the Coolpix P50 is especially versatile. Its optical viewfinder enables accurate composition, there is bright sunlight, which makes it a handy complement towards the bright 2.4 inch LCD monitor in the back of the body. Power is supplied by available AA size batteries, that means the Coolpix P50 can be used in just about any location without worrying about recharging or running out of power.

Nikon Coolpix P50 Feature Highlights

Easy access practical shooting modes
In addition to the number of 15 scene optimized modes and five different movie modes, the handy Mode dial also includes settings for two main exposure modes that give greater personal control over camera operation. Programmed Auto [P] mode automatically selects the optimal shutter and aperture settings, while Manual [M] exposure mode provides full control over both aperture and shutter speed settings.

VR image stabilization for crisper results
The Coolpix P50 features the particular stabilizing performance of electronic VR capability. Taking data from the built in angular velocity sensor, the machine applies in camera image processing for helping overcome the issues of trembling camera and produce satisfyingly sharp images while also causing a reassuring shooting experience.

ISO 2000 capability for better pictures in lower light
Covering an extraordinary sensitivity range from ISO 50 all the way approximately ISO 2000, the Coolpix P50 makes it easier taking great looking pictures in lower lighting conditions or capture action packed subjects with outstanding clarity. The Coolpix P50 accurately measures available light to automatically pick the optimal sensitivity setting towards the shot, while its new image processing engine with enhanced noise reduction preserves high image quality when shooting at high ISO settings.

AA size batteries for shoot anywhere convenience
The Coolpix P50 uses AA size batteries, ensuring users can shoot with full confidence, free of any worries about recharging batteries or running out of power each time a special shutter chance arises.

Clear and precise portraits with Face Focus AF mode
Nikon's innovative Face priority AF appears to have been updated to not only perform with improved speed and efficiency, but in addition to raised find and next focus on people's faces for crisp, clear results time after time. This improved functionality is placed on give the handy new Face focus AF shooting mode, which determines optimum focus and exposure each time a face is detected inside framed shot. (Face recognition capability can be limited utilizing some shooting conditions.)

Other Features

• Three unique Nikon image innovations: Face priority AF with improved speed and efficiency, In Camera Red Eye Fix, D Lighting
• Light weight with highly compact dimensions
• Macro shooting from as near as 5 centimeters (2 inches)
• 4x digital zoom extends compositional freedom
• Improved menu interface, obtainable in a range of 23 languages
• Time zone function for straightforward setting of multiple locations
• SDHC card compatibility
• Approximately 52MB of internal memory
• PictBridge and ImageLink compatibility

What's from the box
Nikon Coolpix P50 dslr camera, two 1.5V LR6 AA size alkaline batteries, UC E6 USB cable, EG CP14 audio video cable, AN CP17 strap, dock insert PV 16, Software Suite CD ROM