Nikon Coolpix P610, L840 Mid-Range Cameras Bring Ultra Zoom

Nikon has introduced a trio of new compact high-zoom cameras in its S-Series, and rounding out its new ultra-zoom lineup are a couple additional Coolpix cameras: the P610 and the L840. These cameras are more robust than compact shooters but smaller than a DSLR, both offering features relatively similar to the new S-Series compacts with the addition of ultra-zoom ratings. The P610 is the higher end of the two models, though both are substantial offerings; both models arrive in March.

The Coolpix P610 features a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor alongside an AF system, 60x optical zoom, 120x Dynamic Fine Zoom, and a variable-angle 3-inch 921k-dot display (there's also an integrated electronic viewfinder). The camera can record video in up to Full HD with the same Time Lapse feature available on the other new Coolpix cameras.

There's a macro mode for taking close-up images, a 7 frames-per-second burst mode, Dual Detect Optical VR stabilization, various special effects and photo filters, and stereo audio recording. Integrated GPS is included for geo-tagging images and videos, and the built-in WiFi and NFC making pairing/transfers easy.

The Coolpix L840, meanwhile, is similar in many ways but without some of the finger features. There's a 3-inch 921k-dot display, 38x optical zoom, 76x Dynamic Fine Zoom, WiFi, NFC, lens-shift VR tech, AA-battery operation, a dedicated button for recording videos, and Full HD video recording.

Both the Coolpix P610 and the L840 will be arriving next month, with the P610 being priced at $499.95 and the L840 being priced at $299.95.

SOURCE: Nikon