Nikon Digital Camera

The Nikon Coolpix family of digital cameras offers consumers an excellent combination of power and convenience in a sleek package. From the most basic Coolpix 4600 to the semi-professional Coolpix 8800, Nikon has covered the needs of even the most demanding amateur photographers. As consumers become increasingly aware of the potentials of digital photography, Nikon has attempted to ensure that even their lower-priced solutions provide the picture quality people have come to expect.

The most recent additions to the Nikon digital camera lineup are the Coolpix P1 and Coolpix P2. These cameras are spearheading the recent revolution in wireless technology. No longer limited to your laptop, Wi-Fi (or wireless fidelity) is now available within your Nikon digital camera. Both the Nikon P1 and P2 are capable of transferring pictures wirelessly to a computer, printer or other compatible device.

Some might assume that including such technology into an already compact design may negatively impact picture quality. With the Nikon P1 and P2, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the P1 is equipped with an eight mega-pixel sensor, allowing it to create high-resolution prints 16 x 20 inches or larger. Thanks to its built-in Nikkor 36-126mm zoom lens, combined with a flawless 4x digital zoom, it is capable of magnifying distant images up to 14 times their original size, with little distortion or pixelation.

As powerful as the Nikon P1 may be, it is still designed with convenience as its number-one priority. For amateur photographers looking for more creative control, the Coolpix 8800 offers both a more professional-feeling grip and the ability to access Nikkor's wide range of interchangeable lenses. Although many of its settings can be set to automatic, this Nikon digital camera truly shines when the photographer is put in the driver's seat.