Nikon explains recall of serviced D5000s: "
Nikon has released a statement explaining why some D5000 owners have been asked to return their cameras for a second time. The company says it developed an enhanced preventative maintenance procedure after it had started servicing cameras so 'a small number' of customers will need to send their cameras back again. It has also updated its list of affected serial numbers under the original service notice."
(Via Digital Photography Review.)
Nikon launches novel S1000pj camera projector: "
The new Nikon S1000pj is the Coolestpix camera in the Nikon Coolpix series. This novel gadget provides you with new ways to share images: on the touch of a button you can project images and videos as large as 40 inch, and with the slideshow function you can even playback pictures with music, effects and creative changeovers. The 12.1 megapixel camera features a 5x wide-angle Zoom lens, a 2.7-inch wide display, and a 5-way Image Stabilization System. The S1000pj will be available in September for $429.95..."
Nikon unveils colorful Coolpix S70, S640 and S570: "
Nikon launches the Coolpix S70, featuring a newly developed 3.5-inch Clear Color Display and a new generation of touch-screen that offer enhanced shooting and playback controls. In addition to its photographic technology the S70 captures HD video at 1280 x 720 pixels. The new S640 features ultra-fast auto-focus of a mere 0.7 sec. and short shutter release time lag, and the new S570 is an entry-level camera that features 12 megapixels, 5x optical zoom, and a 2.7' LCD. Available in September for $399.95, $249.95, and $199.95 resp...."
