Nikon Coolpix 885 launched Thursday August 30, 2001 Nikon Coolpix 885 launched TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX 885 Digital Camera, on August 23, 2001. A compact, lightweight digital still camera featuring 3.2 effective megapixels, the COOLPIX 885 was developed as a successor to the highly acclaimed COOLPIX 880. It is a mid-range model in the Nikon COOLPIX series, which features superior image quality and ease of use. The camera's core users reach from beginners to advanced amateurs who seek to take superior pictures easily with a high-grade camera, and who look forward to greater adventure in digital photography, such as through a wide range of accessories. Nikon's newly developed 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens, with its 8-24mm (equivalent to 38-114mm in 35mm [135] camera format) focal range, delivers exceptional optical performance, and together with the 3.2 effective megapixels, ensures images of remarkable color, contrast and clarity. The ultracompact and lightweight design offers unparalleled portability and an ergonomic, easy-grip design ensures easy operation. General-use AUTO and the 12 Scene Modes (including the new Museum mode) for specific settings enable users to capture the essence of every picture while experiencing a new dimension of digital photography fun and convenience. One-button data transfer simplifies image data uploading. And the new Small Picture function produces reduced-size pictures for e-mail and use on the internet. The COOLPIX 885 comes with essential accessories -- including the rechargeable battery and charger*, CompactFlash™ Card, USB cable and software. With a lens adapter, it can accept various converters, such as Wideangle, Telephoto and Fisheye. And an optional LCD hood increases LCD monitor visibility when shooting in daylight. With so many features and accessories, and a remarkably easy-to-use design the COOLPIX 885 promises to win over countless new users to the increasingly exciting field of digital photography. * Depending on the country or area, the battery and charger may not be included, but will be available as an option. Note: Specifications, design, product name and standard accessories may differ by country or area. Nikon COOLPIX 885 Feature Highlights High-performance 3x zoom The COOLPIX 885’s 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens features professional-quality aspherical lens elements and a focal range of 8-24mm (equivalent to 38-114mm in 35mm [135] camera format) to deliver super-sharp images of near or distant subjects. Brilliant, vivid images The COOLPIX 885 uses a 1/1.8-in. type CCD. 3.2 effective megapixels deliver ultrahigh-definition 2,048 x 1,536-pixel images of brilliant, detailed expression. Nikon’s proven advanced image-processing algorithm delivers remarkably authentic color reproduction. Versatile operation for beginner and expert The COOLPIX 885's general-purpose Auto mode and 12 programmed Scene Modes make it easy to capture optimal image results for a wide variety of situations. Anyone, even a novice photographer, can take great images simply by choosing the appropriate mode for the next picture. Portrait Emphasises a subject with natural skin tones against a soft, pleasing background. Party/Indoor Captures the details of dimly lit scenes. The Speedlight fires automatically in extremely low-light situations. Night Portrait Fires the built-in Speedlight to illuminate the subject but keeps the shutter open long enough to capture the background. Beach/Snow Vividly captures the brightness of subjects such as snowy fields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. Landscape Captures distant scenes with postcard-like sharpness and clarity. Sunset Enables users to capture the natural beauty of sunsets. Night Landscape Produces stunning night landscapes by employing slow shutter speeds. Museum* Produces clear indoor pictures without triggering the flash. * Note: In some museums and exhibitions, it is prohibited to take pictures, even without flash. Be sure to obtain permission before taking any pictures. Fireworks Show Instantly responds to the shutter release button to capture fireworks at the ideal moment. Close Up Takes up-close pictures with an artistically blurred background. Copy Renders clear black and white reproductions of text or drawings from a white board or printed matter. Back Light Speedlight fires automatically to illuminate the shadows that cover a subject with automatic flash. Smart, portable design Compact and lightweight (225g/7.9 oz.), with a style that looks as good as the pictures it takes, the COOLPIX 885 is fully portable and always ready for instant use. Its ergonomic, easy-to-grip body fits snugly in the hand, with all essential controls placed within comfortable reach. Quick-and-easy image transfer The COOLPIX 885’s TRANSFER button enables one-touch data upload* via the USB cable, automatically transferring selected pictures in the COOLPIX 885 straight to the user’s computer. *Requires Nikon View 4 software (supplied). Convenient e-mail image data transfer The Small Picture function creates reduced-size pictures (640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120, or 96 x 72 pixels) for quick and easy e-mailing to family and friends. Nikon COOLPIX 885 Major Features * 3x Zoom Digital Camera featuring 3.2 effective megapixels * 3.2 effective megapixels for 2,048 x 1,536-pixel images * Newly designed 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens with 8-24mm coverage (equivalent to 38-114mm in 35mm [135] camera format); digital zoom up to 4x magnification (12x when combined with optical zoom) * Nikon’s advanced image-processing algorithm ensures faithful color reproduction * Exclusive 256-segment Matrix Metering and Matrix Auto White Balance guarantee outstanding exposure and white balance control in every image * Macro shooting capability as close as 4cm (1.6 in.) with the convenient Best Shot Selector (BSS) function * Smooth and quiet zooming and responsive camera operations * AUTO Mode for point-and-shoot operation * 5-Area Multi Autofocus for easier photo composition * 12 Scene Modes -- choose from 12 different “scenes” (Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night Portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show, Close Up, Copy, Back Light) * Advanced, built-in 5-mode Speedlight * Quick Review button displays images during shooting for instant selection or deletion * TRANSFER Button lets users automatically upload selected COOLPIX 885 image data to a computer * Small Picture function creates smaller size image data for e-mail attachment * Automatic Noise Reduction function for superior images at slow shutter speeds * USB interface for Plug-and-Play and compatible with devices that support USB Mass Storage class * Ergonomic design features intelligent button layout and directional Multi Selector for easy handling, superb operability * Compact and lightweight (225g/7.9 oz.) body with fully retractable zoom lens * Bright, clear 1.5-in., 110,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD monitor * Extended battery life of approx. 90 min. with Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1* * Versatile white balance settings and White Balance Bracketing * Compatible with Nikon Telephoto, Wideangle and Fisheye Converter Lenses, and Slide Copy Adapter (requires optional Step Down Ring Lens Adapter UR-E4) * Comes with Lens cap, Wrist strap, Video cable, 16MB CompactFlash™ Card, USB cable, Nikon View 4 (COOLPIX) CD-ROM, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1*, Battery Charger MH-52* * New dedicated LCD Hood HL-E885 is available as an option * Supports EPSON "PRINT Image Matching" technology** *Depending on the country or area, the battery and charger may not be included, but will be available as an option. **COOLPIX 885 supports EPSON's "PRINT Image Matching". "PRINT Image Matching" is a technology that assists in producing vivid photo-quality prints from PIM-enabled digital cameras. To obtain this benefit, a digital camera and printer that are compatible with "PRINT Image Matching" are required. Nikon COOLPIX 885 Specifications Type Digital camera E885 Effective pixels 3.2 million CCD 1/1.8-in. type (3.37 million total pixels) Image size Full (2048 x 1536 pixels), XGA (1024 x 768 pixels), VGA (640 x 480 pixels), Four Small Picture sizes selectable (640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 or 96 x 72 pixels) Lens 3x Zoom-Nikkor; f = 8-24mm (35mm camera format equivalent to 38-114mm); f/2.8-4.9; 9 elements in 8 groups Digital zoom 4X digital zoom in 20 steps of 0.2X Autofocus (AF) Contrast-detect through-the-lens (TTL) AF Focus modes Continuous AF (monitor on), Single AF (monitor off), Manual (49 positions, with focus confirmation indication) Focus range 30cm (1 ft.) to infinity at widest angle (W), 60cm (2 ft.) to infinity at telephoto (T) Macro mode (Autofocus): 4cm (1.6 in.) to infinity (W), 30cm (1 ft.) to infinity (T) Viewfinder Real-image zoom optical viewfinder with LED indication Frame coverage Approximately 80% Monitor 1.5-in., 110,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness and hue adjustment Frame coverage Approx. 97%, Approx. 100% (playback mode) Storage system File formats include HI (uncompressed TIFF-RGB); JPEG (Compressed, Baseline-compliant: FINE: approx. 1/4, NORMAL: approx. 1/8, BASIC: approx. 1/16) and MOV (QuickTime compliant, 15 fps); Compliant with Design rule for Camera File systems; Digital Print-Order Format (DPOF) and PRINT Image Matching (PIM) compatible Storage media CompactFlash™ (CF) Card Type I Approximate capacity Number of images per 16MB (64MB) FULL XGA VGA HI 1 (66) - - FINE 10 (40) 39 (159) 97 (390) NORMAL 20 (81) 76 (309) 177 (725) BASIC 39 (159) 144 (588) 324 (1300) Shooting modes Auto, Scene (Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night Portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show, Close Up, Copy and Back Light), Custom (CSM) (includes shooting menu for control of White Balance, Metering, Continuous, Best-Shot Selector, Image Adjustment, Image Sharpening, Lens, Image Size & Quality, Sensitivity, Exposure Options, Focus Options, Auto Bracketing, Noise Reduction and CF Card Format), Movie (up to 40 sec. of QVGA frames at 15 fps) Capture modes Single, Continuous, Multi-Shot 16 (16 frames 1/16 in size), VGA Sequence Ultra High Speed (70 QVGA images at approx. 30 fps) Exposure metering modes 256-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot, Spot AF Area Exposure Control Exposure modes Programmed Auto, Manual Exposure compensation ±2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV, Auto Exposure Bracketing Range (ISO 100 equivalent) EV -3 - 15 (W), EV 1.4 - 16.6 (T) Shutter Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter Speed 8-1/1000 sec., Bulb up to 60 sec. in Manual exposure mode Aperture Electronically controlled preset aperture Range Two steps (f/2.8 and f/7.6 [W]) Sensitivity ISO equivalent 100, 200, 400, Auto; can be set in CSM mode White Balance Auto with TTL control, 5-mode manual with fine tuning, preset white balance, White Balance Bracketing Self-timer 10 sec. or 3 sec. duration Built-in Speedlight Range 0.4 to 3.7m (1.3 to 12.1 ft.) (W), 0.4 to 2.3m (1.3 to 7.5 ft.) (T) Flash control Sensor flash system Flash modes Auto, Flash Cancel (off), Red-Eye Reduction, Anytime Flash (fill-flash), Slow Sync Playback Playback modes Single frame, thumbnail (nine or four images), movie, zoom (4x), slide show, histogram indication/highlight point display, focus confirmation indication Image deletion User can delete all or selected frames File attributes User can set transfer, hide and protect attributes for each image Computer Interface USB 1.1 Video output User can choose from NTSC and PAL I/O terminals DC input Data output (video/USB) Power requirements One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1, or six-volt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery; AC Adapter/Battery Charger EH-21 (available separately) Battery life Approx. 90 min. (EN-EL1) or 110 min. [2CR5 (DL245)] when using monitor at 20°C (68°F) Operating environment Temperature 0-40°C (32-104°F) Humidity Under 85% (no condensation) Body finish Metallic silver and charcoal black Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 95 x 69 x 52mm (3.7 x 2.7 x 2.0 in.) Weight Approx. 225g (7.9 oz.) without battery and CompactFlash™ Card Supplied accessories* Lens cap, Wrist strap, Video cable, 16MB CompactFlash™ Card, USB cable, Nikon View 4 (COOLPIX) CD-ROM, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1, Battery Charger MH-52 *Supplied accessories may differ by country and area. Optional accessories AC Adapter/Battery Charger EH-21, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1, Various size CompactFlash™ Cards, Soft Case-E885, Step Down Ring Lens Adapter UR-E4, Wideangle Converter WC-E24/WC-E63*, Telephoto Converter TC-2E/TC-E3ED*, Fisheye Converter FC-E8*, Slide Copy Adapter ES-E28*, Remote Cord MC-EU1, LCD Hood HL-E885 *Step Down Ring Lens Adapter UR-E4 is necessary. Nikon View 4 System Requirements Macintosh OS Mac® OS8.6, 9, 9.1 Models iMac™, Power Macintosh® G3 (Blue/White), Power Macintosh™ G4 or later; iBook™, PowerBook® G3 (only built-in USB ports are supported) or later RAM 32Mbyte (64Mbyte or more recommended) Hard disk An additional amount equivalent to twice the capacity of the camera memory card required when Nikon View is running Display 640 x 480 with 16-bit color (800 x 600 or greater, full color recommended) Others CD-ROM drive USB interface (only built-in USB ports supported) Mac® OS8.6 needs USB driver (ver. 1.3.5) on Apple's website Windows OS/Models Windows® 98/98SE, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me pre-installed model CPU MMX® Pentium® or later RAM 32Mbyte (64Mbyte or more recommended) Hard disk An additional amount equivalent to twice the capacity of the camera memory card required when Nikon View is running Display 640 x 480 with 16-bit color (800 x 600 or greater, full color recommended) Others CD-ROM drive, USB interface (only built-in USB ports supported) COOLPIX 885 supports EPSON's "PRINT Image Matching". "PRINT Image Matching" is a technology that assists in producing vivid photo-quality prints from PIM-enabled digital cameras. To obtain this benefit, a digital camera and printer that are compatible with "PRINT Image Matching" are required. Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh® and QuickTime® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. CompactFlash™ is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. Ends [Return to Press Office Home Page]