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Nikon has just announced a full-featured high-end digicam for photographers not quite ready for a dSLR. The new COOLPIX P5000 offers advanced functions, ease of operation, and high image quality. The P5000 features include a 10MP sensor (1/1.8 ” Type CCD), a 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor glass lens, an optical viewfinder, and a bright 2.5-inch LCD with anti-reflection coating. The P5000 incorporates a new advanced image processing engine, which optimizes low light performance and color reproduction, and Nikon’s optical VR image stabilization, which compensates for camera shake.

The VR stabilized images are displayed on the 2.5-inch LCD (wide viewing angle) making it easier to frame and capture images. Another advantage of the optical VR image stabilization is that it helps achieve smoother action in the movie shooting modes of the P5000 and when using the optional TC-3ED Tele converter that extends to 378mm.

The COOLPIX P5000 features a new advanced image processing engine with enhanced noise reduction and an improved signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio that preserves image quality even when shooting at high ISO settings. The P5000 has an extended sensitivity range to ISO 3200 (5MP or lower), which makes it possible to capture fast moving subjects even in lower light conditions.

The P5000 has 26MB of internal memory and accepted a SD/SDHC card (optional). The camera is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied).