It looks like Nikon is ready to launch a new compact DSLR Camera which will sit nicely at the bottom end of Nikon’s DSLR cameras.

Here are the specifications gathered from around the web;

Sensor: 6MP CCD with 3 point focusing.
ISO Range: 200 - 3200 (in Push mode)
Screen: 2.5″ LCD Screen
Battery: ENEL9
Dimension: 94mm x 126mm x 64mm
Weight: 475g
Price: Approx $599 Euro (With Lenskit: Nikkor AF-S DX ED 18-55mm f/3,5-5,6 G-II)
Announcement Date: Approx 16th November 2006

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Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ ImagingResource (20.10.06)

Nikon Coolpix P3 is a point-and-shoot digital camera (released on 21.02.06), featuring a 8.1 megapixels (CCD sensor) with 3.5x optical zoom lens (36-126mm equivalent), a 2.5″ LCD screen, Vibration Reduction (VR), a Built-in WiFi, and it’s running on EN-EL5 Rechargeable Battery. Nikon Coolpix P3 is measuring approx. 3.6 x 2.4 x 1.2 in. (92 x 61 x 31mm), weighing 170g (5.9 oz.) and it’s priced at $449.95 USD. The camera will be available in stores from march 2006

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Last Updated: Review by Photo.net (added on 20.10.06)

Nikon launches its powerful, feature-packed D200 digital SLR camera, delivering a high-precision, high-performance package and creating a new class of camera between entry-level and professional digital SLRs.

The Nikon D200 combines the solid look and feel and advanced camera operation of Nikon’s D2 professional series with the approved user-friendliness and stunning image quality that are the hallmarks of all Nikon digital SLRs.

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HardwareZOne have compared the 10 megapixel DSLR cameras; Nikon D80 and Sony A100. Here’s what they say about picture quality from both cameras;

“Commanding a higher price, you can expect the D80 to deliver better photos and it rightly did so in our tests. Our comparison images showed that the D80 has better noise (grain) control at higher ISO settings over the Sony A100. It is no surprise that the D80 faired well in this comparison since it is almost similar to the mid-range D200 brother in many aspects. If we had to nitpick on both the Nikon D80 and Sony A100, it has to be their auto white balance management. In our day test shots, the colors on the photos for both cameras were a little off. The Nikon D80 for some strange reason produces images that are a little underexposed. In most of the comparison day shots, images were a little darker compared to the Sony A100 even though they were shot at the same exposure settings.”

>> Nikon D80 Review Roundup & Sample Photos
>> Sony A100 Review Roundup & Sample Photos

CameraLabs has done some tests comparing the 10 megapixel DSLR cameras: Nikon D80 Vs Sony A100 Vs Canon EOS 400D/Rebel Xti.

Here’s the verdict;
“In many group tests a clear leader emerges to win, and while the Nikon D80 is arguably the best in traditional photographic respects, the Canon and Sony are both cheaper and boast compelling features it’s lacking. Ultimately once you take price, performance and features all into consideration, it’s impossible to single out one as being best for everyone. All three are quite different propositions, and the goal of this feature has been to highlight aspects where each excels, allowing you to choose the one which best suits your kind of photography and budget.”

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Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ CamerasUK (added on 06.10.06)

Nikon Coolpix P4 is a point-and-shoot digital camera (released on 21.02.06), featuring an 8.1 megapixels (CCD sensor) with 3.5x optical zoom lens, a 2.5″ LCD screen, Vibration Reduction (VR), and it’s running on it’s running on EN-EL5 Rechargeable Battery. Nikon Coolpix P4 is measuring approx. 3.6 x 2.4 x 1.2 in. (92 x 61 x 31mm), weighing 170g (5.9 oz.) and it’s priced at $399.95 USD. The camera will be available in stores from march 2006

>> Nikon Coolpix P3 Latest Price
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ShootSmarter University has completed its first DSLR Shootout test to discover which DSLRs have the best and worst skin tone reproduction as determined by shootsmarter members. After 71 scorecards were tallied, here’s the result:

“As you can see, the popular 5D was the winner and really produced a terrific looking file that printed perfectly, and to our amazement the pricey 1Ds II was the lowest scoring skintone of the set.”

>> DSLR Skintone Shootout at ShootSmarter University

Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ ImagingResource (added on 07.09.06)

Nikon Coolpix L4 is a point-and-shoot digital camera (released on 21.02.06), featuring a 4 megapixels (CCD sensor) with 3x Optical Zoom lens (38-116mm equivalent), a 2.0″ LCD screen, measuring approx. 3.4 x 2.4 x 1.4 in (86.5 x 60.5 x 34.5mm), weighing 4.1 oz (115g), and it’s running on two AA-type Batteries. Nikon Coolpix L4 will be available in stores from march 2006 at $149.95 USD.

>> Nikon Coolpix L4 Latest Price
>> Download Nikon Coolpix L4 Specifications

>> REVIEWS (last update: 07.09.06)

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Last updated: Review by Digital Camera Info (added on 09.08.06)

Nikon Coolpix S5 is a point-and-shoot digital camera (released on 21.02.06), featuring a 6.0 megapixels (CCD sensor) with 3x Optical Zoom lens (38-116mm equivalent), a 2.5″ LCD screen, measuring Approx 3.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 in. (93 x 59 x 20mm), weighing 4.8 oz (135g), and it’s running on EN-EL8 Batteries. Nikon Coolpix S5 will be available in stores from march 2006 at $349.95 USD.

- Nikon Coolpix S5 Latest Price
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Last update: Review & Sample Photos at ImagingResource (Added on 27.07.06)

Nikon Coolpix L2 is a point-and-shoot digital camera (released on 21.02.06), featuring a 6.0 megapixels (CCD sensor) with 3.5x optical zoom lens (36-126mm equivalent), a 2.0″ LCD screen, measuring approx. 3.6 x 2.4 x 1.2 in. (92 x 61 x 31mm), weighing 170g (5.9 oz.), and it’s running on two AA-type Batteries. Nikon Coolpix L2 will be available in stores from march 2006 at $249.95 USD.

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