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Title: Product Name: Coolpix SQ
Reviewer: Ernest Lilley
Date: 02/24/03 Rating:
MSRP $???.?? /

Summary: Nikon takes its signature twist-cam body to new limits with a new 3.2 megapixel glam cam. While you give up an optical viewfinder and standardized battery, the SQ manages to pack an impressive number of features, and resolution, into its compact-sized case. The camera comes with a docking station and Rechargeable EN-EL2 Li-ion battery. 

Special Features: Among the SQ's best points are its transflective display (which means you'll be able to see it in direct sun, a 3x optical zoom lens, auto sensitivity from 80-200 ISO equiv and our favorite feature: Compact Flash memory. Also:1,005 Multi Segment exposure metering, Matrix Auto White balance,  15 Scene Modes, Movie mode (with audio).

Extra features and CF memory make the Coolpix SQ stand out in the world of supermodel accessory cameras. We're guessing it will go for $399.95.

• Type: Digital Camera SQ
• Effective pixels: 3.1 million
• CCD: 1/2.7-inch high density CCD, total pixels 3.34 million
• Viewfinder: LCD only
• Lens: 3x Zoom-Nikkor F = 5.6-16.8 mm (35mm format equivalent to 37-111mm) F2.8-5.6Focus range, auto and manual: (normal) : 12 in.~infinity, (macro):1.6 in.(M)~infinity
• LCD Monitor: 1.5-in.low-temp polysilicon TFT 117,600 dot Transflective LCD , brightness adjustable (5 levels), Frame coverage: 97%(record and playback)
• Shutter: Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter 2-1/2,000 sec. (1/2,000 sec. can only be used at widest aperture)
• Aperture: Electromagnetically controlled preset apertureRange: 2 stops (F2.7, F5.4 )
• Sensitivity: ISO80 Equivalent Auto gain-up function (max 200)
• Exposure Metering: Multi-segment (1,005 segments) (by CCD)
• Exposure Mode: Multi, Center-Weighted, Center-Spot
• Exposure Range: EV-2~+16 ft. (Wide), EV3.8~+17.8 ft.(Tele) *measured at ISO100 equivalent
• Exposure Control: Programmed auto Exposure Compensation -2 ~ +2EV, in 1/3EV Steps.
• White Balance: Matrix Auto white balance with TTL control.5-mode manual with Fine Tuning, Preset and White Balance Bracketing
• Built-in Speedlight: Shooting range: approx. 0.5-16.4 ft (W), approx. 0.5-12.1 ft (T), Sensor flash system, Flash Modes; Auto, Flash Cancel (off), Red-Eye Reduction, Anytime Flash
• Autofocus: Contrast AF; Multi Area (Auto: 5 points, Manual: 9 point) Autofocus, AF Lock, AF assisting light with green LED
• Focus Modes: Continuous AF, Single Mode AF
• Image Sizes: 3M (2016 x 1512), 2M (1600 x 1200), PC (1024 x 768), TV (640 x 480), Multi-shot 16 (16 images within ONE 2048 x 1536 frame)
• Shooting Modes: Fully automatic mode (main settings controlled by camera)Shutter control: Single, Continuous (2frames/sec) Movie Mode: Normal, QVGA, 40 sec, 15fps, with audioVoice memo, Multi-shot 16, BSS.Digital Zoom: Variable, Max 4X.Self Timer-3s, 10s
• Image Quality: JPEG ratios Fine (1/4), Normal (1/8), Basic (1/16)
• Storage Media: Compact Flash(TM)(CF) Card Type I
• File Formats: JPEG (EXIF2.2/DCF), Quicktime Motion JPEG (Movie)
• Playback Menu: Single frame, Thumbnail (4, 9 segments), Slide Show, Shooting information display, Quick Review, Movie(with Sound), Zoom playback (Up to 4x, Position can be set), Voice Memo
• Scene Modes: 15 modes (Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night Portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show, Close Up, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist, Sport, Dawn/Dusk)
• Image Delete: Delete all frames, selected framesFiles may be protected from deletion and delete operation can be disabled completely.
• Interface: USB Interface using COOL-STATION cradle or image data and control AV Output (NTSC/ PAL) with monaural sound
• I/O terminals: DC input, Audio/Video (A/V) output, digital output on COOL-STATION cradle
• Power Requirements: Li-ion rechargeable battery (EN-EL2), AC-Adapter, EH-61; Battery Life: approx 65 minutes
• Dimensions (WxHxD): Approx. 3.2 x 3.2 x 1.0 in. or 82 x 82 x 25.5mm
• Weight: Approx 6.3 oz or 180g. (without Battery, CF card)
• COOL-STATION MV-10 Specs: Compatible Camera; Coolpix SQ, Charging time; approx 2 hours, Compatible battery; EN-EL2 lithium-ion rechargeable battery, I/O Terminals; DC input, Data output (USB), interface camera connector, rechargeable Nikon EN-EL2 lithium-ion battery charging terminal, Dimensions; 3.5 x 2.0 x 3.0 in. or 89 x 51 x 75mm, Weight; 3.3 oz or 93 grams.
• Supplied Accessories: Strap, lens cap, Nikon Coolpix Starter Memory Card, USB cable, AV cable, cradle COOL-STATION MV-10, Rechargeable Li-ion battery (EN-EL2), AC Adapter EH-61, Nikon View CD-ROM
• Nikon View 6 Macintosh System Requirements: OS: Mac® OS 9.0-9.2 (only built-in USB ports supported), Mac®OS X (10.1.2 or later), Models: iMac(TM), Power Macintosh®G3 (Blue and White), Power Mac®G4 or later, iBook(TM), PowerBook®G3 or later (only built-in USB ports supported), RAM: 32MB (64MB or more recommended), Hard Disk: 25MB required for installation, with additional free disk space of 10MB plus double the capacity of camera memory card available on start-up disk when NikonView is running, Display: 800x600 or better with thousands of colors (millions of colors recommended), Others: CD-ROM drive required for installation
• Nikon View 6 PC System Requirements: OS: Windows®98SE (pre-installed model), Windows®Me, (pre-installed model), Windows®2000 (pre-installed model), Windows®XP (Home & Professional), Models: Only models with built-in USB ports supported, CPU: 300MMX®Pentium® or later, RAM: 64MB (128MB or more recommended), Hard Disk: 25MB required for installation, with additional free disk space of 10MB plus double the capacity of camera memory card available on start-up disk when NikonView is running, Display: 800x600 or better with High Color (True Color recommended), Others: CD-ROM drive required for installation
• Product Number: 25511 UPC 018208255115