Nikon Coolpix S9500 Software

COOLPIX S5200 Primary Features

With built-in Wi-Fi, the S5200 offers collaboration with smart devices such as smartphones and tablets for wireless data transfer. This allows users to transfer high-quality still images and movies recorded with the S5200 to their smart device, from which they can then be immediately uploaded to social networking sites and the like. Users can also use smart devices to zoom in or out and take pictures remotely, a convenient feature for group photos.What’s more, smart device date and time data can be synchronized with the camera’s.

*The Wireless Mobile Utility app must first be installed on the smart device (the app can be downloaded free of charge from the smart device’s app store).

4. 5 new Glamour Retouch effects for a total of 8

In addition to the original three Glamour Retouch effects (Skin Softening, Small Face, Big Eyes), the following five effects are now also available. Brighten Faces, which lightens skin tones, Hide Eye Bags, which makes puffiness and shadows under eyes less visible, Whiten Eyes, which makes the whites of eyes appear whiter, Whiten Teeth, which makes teeth appear whiter, and Redden Cheeks, which applies a blush effect to the cheeks for a more vibrant appearance (orange, red, blue-pink and yellow-pink colors can be selected). With extensive eight types of effects, users can adjust images to match their shooting intent and create memorable portraits that bring out the expressions of the subjects.

5. A wide variety of shooting functions for capturing smiling faces

The camera automatically recognizes the moment a human subject smiles and then releases the shutter one or more times («On» or «On (continuous)»; 5 shots recorded with «On (continuous)»). When the additional «On (BSS)» option is selected, the camera captures up to five shots and saves the one image that best captures the smile.

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Features Common to the COOLPIX S9500 and COOLPIX S9400

2. A bright and clear 3-inch, approximately 614k-dot OLED monitor with wide viewing angle

The cameras are equipped with a 3-inch, approximately 614k-dot OLED monitor with a wide viewing angle. The Clear Color Display offers bright, faithful, high-resolution color reproduction, and the anti-reflection coating preserves excellent visibility when operating camera menus or viewing images, even outdoors under sunny skies.

4. Recording of full-HD movies with stereo sound

Full-HD 1920 x 1080, 30p movies with stereo sound and superior picture quality can be recorded by simply pressing the movie-record button on the cameras. In addition, the cameras offer functions for recording and editing movies to achieve the desired results, including an HS Movie option that can be used to record movies at 8x, 4x, or 2x speed faster than normal speed for playback in 1/8-, 1/4-, or 1/2-speed slow motion, or to record movies at 0.5x normal speed for playback in 2x speed fast motion. There is also a movie pause function that allows users to pause and restart (within 5 min.) recording for the same movie file to eliminate unwanted or unnecessary scenes from movies.

5.A slim design that expresses elegance and quality available in a number of colors

A form that emphasizes slimness of the bodies and quality parts have been adopted for an extremely elegant design.

COOLPIX S9500: Black, red, silver, brown
COOLPIX S9400: Black, red, silver, white

COOLPIX S9500 Primary Features

With built-in Wi-Fi, the S9500 offers collaboration with smart devices such as smartphones and tablets for wireless data transfer. This allows users to transfer high-quality still images and movies recorded with the S9500 to their smart device, from which they can then be uploaded to social networking sites and the like. In addition, when the camera is connected to a smart device, the smart device screen can be used to frame shots, zoom in or out, and control shooting remotely, making the function very convenient for group photos and the like. What’s more, smart device date and time data can be synchronized with the camera’s.

*The Wireless Mobile Utility app must first be installed on the smart device (the app can be downloaded free of charge from the smart device’s app store).

3. A GPS function that records shooting location information and tracks movement

The high-performance GPS function built into the S9500 records shooting position information (latitude and longitude) with photo data and also supports the following:

POI (Points Of Interest) settings

The name of the place where photos are taken can be displayed and recorded with photo data using the POI (approximately 1,860,000*) information.

Log function

Movement can be tracked even when the camera is not in use or is turned off. This feature is optimal for tracking your route while hiking or on vacation.

Nikon Coolpix S9500 Features

At the core of the S9500 sits an 18.1MP CMOS sensor that measures in at 1/2.3-inches and as such is in keeping with traditional compacts. The sensor features backlit technology, and as such should produce superior results in low light conditions.

The sensor also shoots video at full HD resolution, and at a frame rate of 30fps, while a pair of stereo microphones accompanies video capture on the camera’s top plate.

As mentioned previously, the S9500 features one of the real differentiating factors for a compact over a smartphone, and that’s an ample optical zoom. The type found on the model is a 22x optical zoom that covers an impressive focal range of 25-550mm.

The lens itself is supported by a pair of vibration reduction technologies, namely lens shift reduction and electronic vibration reduction, and thus should guarantee sharper shots throughout that focal range.

On the rear of the S9500 sits a 3-inch, 614k-dot screen that utilises OLED technology. The screen is lower in resolution than the camera’s predecessor, the S9300, although it does offer a good level of brightness and image reproduction.

Unfortunately for a camera with such a large focal range, the S9500 is lacking in any type of viewfinder, be it electronic or optical. Although this is an issue, and will be especially so for some, it’s by no means something unique to the S9500 in the compact market.

One of the new additions to the S9500 in comparison to previous models in the ‘S’ Coolpix range is Wi-Fi connectivity. This allows you, via the medium of a free app, to transfer images wirelessly to either a smartphone or tablet while on the go.

The model also features GPS technology, which allows for the tagging of images on the go with location data, and then review their whereabouts when back home by placing their location on a map.

As well as the expected intelligent Auto mode, the S9500 also sports a range of creative filters, or ‘Quick effects’ as Nikon labels them, including Toy Camera and Fisheye effect to name but a few.

What’s unique about Nikon’s use of these is that they are applied after the shot, and as such create a new image as opposed to just one at the capture phase. This can often prove welcome as you’ll always have the original file to fall back on should you desire.

Other interesting elements of the specification include a compass function enabled by the model’s GPS functionality, along with a 3D shooting mode tucked away in the model’s program modes.

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COOLPIX S31 Primary Features

2. Easy-to-use symmetrical design and intuitive operation

The S31 was designed with the same symmetrical shape that allows for a firm two-handed grip, and optimal positioning of buttons on the top of the camera (shutter-release, movie-record, power) as the COOLPIX S30, but with more spacing for finger placement. The icons and shapes of buttons on the back of the camera have also been revised, and a new GUI that enables intuitive operation has been adopted. All of these improvements make the camera easier to use.

3. Functions that make taking pictures fun

Functions for applying effects prior to shooting

Effects can be applied to images by simply enabling settings prior to shooting. The camera is equipped with a number of fun functions such as three special effects, including Mirror, with which the user simply points the camera at the intended subject and the camera automatically takes a picture that is laterally symmetrical over the center of the frame, Decorate, which can be used to add a frame around images, and Change Colors, with which users can adjust brightness and vividness or preserve only a specific color.

Menu background and shutter sound that can be selected by the user

The S31 offers multiple options for the background design displayed in menu screens, operational sounds, and shutter sounds. This allows users to customize the camera to suit their own personal preferences.

8 filter effects for editing photos after they’ve been taken (Picture Play)

After photos have been taken, users can enjoy viewing them with one or more of eight filter effects, including Toy Camera and Add a Fisheye Effect.

4. Functions for enjoying photos with the entire family

Exchange Messages

Voice messages can be added to images.
Enjoy communicating with family members by exchanging messages through a single image.

Function for creating photo albums

Photo albums can be created and saved using the camera and photos taken with the camera.
Users can choose from five photo album designs.

Introduction

The Nikon Coolpix S9500 is a slim and stylish travel-zoom digital compact camera. Sporting a back-illuminated 18 megapixel CMOS image sensor for low light photography and a 22x, 25mm wide-angle lens with lens-shift vibration reduction, the Coolpix S9500 also offers Full 1080p HD video, 7.5 fps continuous shooting, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity and GPS, a 3-inch high resolution 614k-dot OLED screen and a range of special effects shooting modes that bring an element of fun to your pictures. The Nikon Coolpix S9500 costs £299.99 / €359.00 / $349.95 and is available in black, silver, red and brown.