Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the latest addition to its already formidable COOLPIX digital compact camera lineup—the COOLPIX 880 Superhigh-Performance 2.5x Zoom Digital Camera.

Users that are just entering the world of digital photography, as well as pros who demand top quality and a high degree of operability, will be satisfied with the COOLPIX 880's blend of easy-to-use functions and pro-style features.

"Better Total Picture Quality", "Higher Speed" and "Increased Ease of Use" have been the basic concepts of the COOLPIX lineup since its inception, and they are all manifested in the COOLPIX 880—starting with a 3.34-megapixel CCD for unbelievably beautiful pictures.

Other features of the COOLPIX 880 that ensure superior picture quality are a newly designed 2.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens, 4x digital zoom capability and advanced total digital image control.

The COOLPIX 880 further features 11 Scene Program modes which automatically make the necessary focus, exposure, white balance and other adjustments for the user depending on the situation and the mode selected. Users will enjoy new freedom in digital photography.

The new COOLPIX also boasts the Quick Review feature. Once the user releases the shutter, he/she can then review the captured image (1/4 of the LCD) by pressing the QUICK button, while at the same time framing the next image to be captured. During review, the user can release the shutter. The user can even view the image at full frame and delete it if he/she chooses, or view previously captured images frame-by-frame.

Users new to digital photography can ease their way in, while more demanding, experienced photographers will immediately benefit from the high quality, versatility, compatibility and high operability of the COOLPIX 880. Users are also offered a choice of two colours—"metallic silver" or "charcoal black" (like the COOLPIX 990).

If you're looking for an easy-to-use compact digital camera that's also packed with advanced, valuable features that will truly bring out your creative instincts, look no further than Nikon's COOLPIX 880.

Nikon COOLPIX 880 Major Features

Incredible Picture Quality

• 3.34-megapixel 1/1.8-in. CCD for ultrahigh-definition 2,048 x 1,536-pixel images
  
• Newly designed 2.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens with focal range of 8-20mm (equivalent to 38-95mm in 35mm [135] camera format); digital zoom up to 4x magnification (10x when combined with optical zoom)
  
• Nikon's new algorithm drastically enhances image quality
  
• Advanced total digital image control
  
  • 256-segment Matrix Metering
    
  • Matrix Auto White Balance
    
  • 5-Area Multi AF
    
• Macro shooting as close as 4cm
  
• Best-Shot Selector (BSS)
  

Versatility Defined

• Scene Modes—choose from 11 different "scenes" (Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night Portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night Landscape, Fireworks Show, Close Up, Copy, Back Light)
  
• Versatile exposure control with Programmed Auto [P], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], Manual [M], Exposure Compensation and Auto Bracketing capabilities
  
• Advanced five-mode built-in Speedlight
  

Quick Response

• One-Touch Start (with the Mode dial set to AUTO)
  
• Approx. 0.1 sec. shutter release time lag
  
• Overall high-speed operation from zooming and autofocus to data processing and transfer
  
• Quick Review lets you simultaneously confirm an image you've just taken (1/4 of the LCD) and view a scene; during review, the user can release the shutter; the user can even view the image at full frame and delete it, or view previously captured images frame-by-frame
  
• Movie mode enables reproduction of QVGA-size images in QuickTime® file format for up to 40 sec. at approx. 15 fps.
  
• Ultra High-speed Continuous mode captures 70 QVGA-size (320 x 240 pixels) images at up to approx. 30 fps.
  
• USB interface for data transfer at 2.5 sec. per full-size frame in Normal mode
  

Increased Operability

• Compact body design with fully retractable zoom lens
  
• Superb operability with ergonomic design for easy handling, intelligent button layout and directional Multi Selector
  
• Easy-to-view, 1.8-in., 110,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD monitor
  
• Extended battery life of approx. 110 min. with a 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery or approx. 90 min. with an optional rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery (EN-EL1)
  
• Compatible with Telephoto, Wideangle and Fisheye Converters (optional; Step Down Ring Lens Adapter UR-E2 is required)
  
• Slide Copying Adapter (via UR-E2) and multi-functional Remote Cord optionally available
  

Nikon COOLPIX 880 Specifications
Type of camera	Digital camera
CCD	1/1.8-in. high-density CCD; total number of pixels: 3.34 million
Image size	2,048 x 1,536 pixels; XGA-size (1,024 x 768), VGA-size (640 x 480) selectable
Lens	2.5x Zoom-Nikkor; f = 8~20mm [35mm (135) format equivalent to 38~95mm]/F2.8~4.2 with macro; 9 elements in 7 groups; all elements are made of environmentally friendly glass; Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) applied
Digital zoom	Up to 4x in 0.2x steps; operable using zoom buttons
Autofocus	Contrast-detect TTL AF; 5-Area Multi AF or Spot AF selectable
Focus modes	1) Continuous AF mode (when using LCD monitor), 2) Single AF mode (when not using LCD monitor and/or selectable from shooting menu), 3) Manual (48 steps from 4cm to infinity () with Focus Confirmation indication)
Shooting distance	40cm to infinity (); 4cm to infinity () in Macro mode
Optical viewfinder	Real-image zoom viewfinder; magnification: 0.4~1.0x; frame coverage: approx. 80%; LED indication
LCD monitor	1.8-in., 110,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD; brightness/hue adjustment; frame coverage: approx. 97% (through/freeze image)
Auto OFF mode	30 sec.; can also be set manually (1/5/30 min.)
Storage	File format: Uncompressed TIFF or compressed JPEG, or QuickTime® movie Media: CompactFlash™ (CF) Card No. of frames with 8/16/64/96MB CF Card (approx.) Image size FULL XGA VGA Image quality HI 0/1/6/10 - - FINE 5/10/40/61 19/39/159/238 48/97/390/585 NORMAL 10/20/81/121 38/76/309/459 88/177/725/1,064 BASIC 19/39/159/238 71/144/588/867 161/324/1,300/1,951
Shooting modes	Fully automatic mode; 11 scene modes (Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night Portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night Landscape, Fireworks Show, Close Up, Copy, Back Light); custom modes (P, A, M and full custom)
Shooting menu	1) White balance, 2) Metering, 3) Continuous, 4) Best-Shot Selector (BSS), 5) Lens, 6) Image Adjustment (Auto/Normal/ More Contrast/Less Contrast/Lighten/Darken/Black & White), 7) Image Sharpening, 8) Image size/quality, 9) Sensitivity, 10) Exposure, 11) Focus, 12) Folder setting, 13) Card format
Capture modes	1) Single, 2) Continuous, 3) Multi-Shot 16 (16 frames in 1/16 size), 4) VGA Sequence, 5) Ultra High-speed Continuous (approx. 30 fps for 70 QVGA-size images), 6) Movie (up to 40 sec. for QVGA-size movie at 15 fps)
Exposure metering	4-mode TTL metering; 1) 256-segment Matrix, 2) Centre-Weighted, 3) Spot and 4) AF Spot
Shutter	Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter; 8 to 1/1,000 sec. and Bulb (up to 60 sec.; picture noise may appear)
Aperture	Electromagnetically controlled preset aperture; Range: Two stops (f/2.8 and f/7.8 [W], f/4.2 and f/11.3 [T])
Exposure control	1) Programmed, 2) Aperture-Priority Auto, 3) Manual; Exposure Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps); Auto Exposure Bracketing (5 steps within ±2/3 EV)
Exposure range	EV 0~16 (W), EV 1.2~17.2 (T) (ISO 100 equivalent)
Sensitivity (approx.)	ISO 100 equivalent; 100, 200, 400, Auto; can be controlled in any exposure mode
White balance	1) Matrix Auto White Balance with TTL control, 2) 5-mode Manual with fine tuning [Fine (Sunny)/Incandescent/Fluorescent/Cloudy/Speedlight], 3) Preset
Self-timer	10 sec. or 3 sec. duration
Built-in Speedlight	Shooting range: 0.4~2.5m (T), approx. 0.4~3.7m (W), approx. 0.2~2.5m (Macro at T) Flash control: Sensor flash system Flash modes: 1) Auto Flash, 2) Flash Cancel, 3) Anytime Flash, 4) Slow Sync, 5) Red-Eye Reduction
Playback function	1) Quick Review, 2) 1 frame, 3) Movie, 4) Thumbnail (4/9 segments), 5) Slide show, 6) Zoom playback (up to 4x); Histogram indication/highlight point display; Focus confirmation indication; Hide and protect attributes can be set to each image
Delete function	Deletes all frames or selected frames
Interface	USB interface or Serial interface (Windows®: 115kbps, Macintosh®: 230kbps) Platform Windows® Macintosh® USB OS: Windows® 98/98SE, Windows® 2000 or later pre-installed model CPU: MMX® Pentium#174; or later OS: Mac® OS 8.6 or later (Only built-in USB ports are supported) Models: iMac™, iBook™, Power Macintosh® G3 (Blue/White), Power Mac™ G4 or later, PowerBook® G3 (USB built-in model) or later Serial OS: Windows® 95/98/98SE, NT4.0, Windows® 2000 or later OS: Mac® OS 8.1 or later (Only built-in Serial ports are supported) Note: Serial Cables (SC-EW3 for Windows® and SC-EM3 for Macintosh®) are optional.
Video output	NTSC or PAL (selectable)
I/O terminal	Power input; Video output; Digital output (USB/Serial)
Power requirements	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1 (optional), 6V 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery; AC Adapter/Battery Charger EH-21 (optional)
Battery life	Approx. 110 min. when using LCD monitor and 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery at normal temperature (20°C) Approx. 90 min. with rechargeable Li-ion battery
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 99.5 x 75 x 53.2mm
Weight (without battery)	Approx. 275g
Accessories included*	Lens cap, Wrist strap, Video cable, CompactFlash™ Card, USB cable, 6V 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery, NikonView Ver. 3 CD-ROM
Optional accessories	Soft Case CS-E880, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1, AC Adapter/Battery Charger EH-21, CompactFlash™ Cards, PC Card Adapter EC-AD1, Serial Cables (SC-EW3 for Windows® and SC-EM3 for Macintosh®), Remote Cord MC-EU1, Telephoto Converters TC-E2 (2x)/TC-E3ED (3x), Wideangle Converters WC-E24/WC-E63, Fisheye Converter FC-E8, Slide Copying Adapter ES-E28, Step Down Ring Lens Adapter UR-E2