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Nikon CoolPix 990

Nikon updates the hugely successful Coolpix 950, with 3.34 megapixels and numerous enhancements

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Reference: Datasheet

Review First Posted: 3/1/2000

General

Model Name:

Nikon CoolPix 990

Model Number:

E990

Camera Format:

Swivel

Currently Manufactured:

Retail Price:

$999.00

Street Price:

Price Update Date:

2007-02-07

Date Available:

Remote Control:

Yes

Remote Control Type:

Wired

Tripod Mount:

Yes

Tripod Mount Material:

Operating System:

Weight:

450 g
15.7 oz

Weight With Batteries?

With

Size:

143 x 79 x 38 mm
5.6 x 3.1 x 1.5 in

Warranty in Months:

Image Capture

Image Resolution:

2048x1536, 1024x768, 640x480

Movie Resolution:

320x240

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

CCD Sensor (Megapixels):

3.14

CCD Size (inches):

1/1.8"

CCD Filter Type:

CMYG

CCD Manufacturer:

Focal Length Multiplier:

Movie Audio:

Quality Levels:

Lens

Focal Length (35mm equivalent):

38 - 115 mm

Zoom Ratio:

3.02x

Digital Zoom:

Yes

Digital Zoom Values:

1.2x - 4.0x in 0.2x

Auto Focus:

Yes

Auto Focus Type:

Auto Focus Assist Light?

Auto Focus Min Illum:

Auto Focus Step:

Manual Focus:

Yes

Manual Focus Steps:

Normal Focus Range:

30 cm to Infinity
12.2 in to Infinity

Macro Focus Range:

2 - 99999 cm
0.8 - 40815.9 in

Min Macro Area:

20 x 15 mm
0.8 x 0.6 in

Min Aperture:

f/11.0

Max Aperture:

f/2.5

Aperture Range Description:

f2.5/4.0 (wide/tele) - f/11, continuous range, 1/3 stop increments

Aperture Step Size:

Lens Thread:

28 mm

Lens Thread Type:

Lens Threads

Display

Optical Viewfinder:

Yes

Optical VF Type:

Real Image

Optical VF Accuracy:

88%

LCD Viewfinder:

Yes

LCD VF Accuracy:

97%

LCD Size (inches):

1.8

LCD Resolution (pixels):

112000

Max Playback Zoom:

Exposure

ISO Settings:

100, 200, 400

ISO Rating Max:

400

Number of White Balance Settings:

White Balance Settings:

Manual White Balance:

Yes

Longest Shutter Time:

Shortest Shutter Time:

1/1000

Exp Adj Range:

2.0 EV

Exp Adj Step Size:

0.33 EV

Metering Modes:

Matrix (256 Segment), Center Weighted, Spot, Spot AF

Spot Metering:

Yes

Aperture Priority:

Yes

Shutter Priority:

Yes

Full Manual Exposure:

Yes

Self Timer:

3, 10 seco

Flash

Internal Flash:

Yes

No of Flash Modes:

Flash Modes:

Auto, Flash Cancel, Anytime Flash, Slow-Sync, Red-Eye reduction

Flash Guide Number (Meters):

Flash Range Default ISO (meters):

2.3

Flash Range Description:

1-7.5 feet (0.3 - 2.3 m) (ISO 100 setting, telephoto mode), but seemed fine

No of Flash "Pops":

Ext Flash:

Yes

Ext Flash Connection:

Image Storage

Usable Memory Types:

CompactFlash Type 1

Other Memory Types:

Memory Included (MB):

16.0

Uncompressed Format:

TIFF

CCD Raw Format:

Compressed Format:

JPEG

Movie File Format:

QuickTime

Connectivity

Video Out:

Yes

Video Mode Switchable:

Video Usable as Viewfinder:

External Connections:

Serial, USB 1.1

Other Connection:

Included Software:

NikonView version 3.0, Genuine Fractals 2.0 LE for Compression and Scaling (Altamira Group), Cumulus 5.0 Demo for image and asset management (Canto), iPIX immersive imaging (Internet Pictures Corporation), Great Photo! for image manipulation and correctio

OS Compatibility:

PC, Mac

Performance Timing

Startup Time:

Shutdown Time:

Play -> Record:

Record -> Play (max res):

Record -> Play (min res):

Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:

Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:

Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:

Shutter Lag, Prefocus:

Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:

Cycle Time Max Res:

1.760 seconds

Cycle Time Min Res:

1.650 seconds

Buffer Frames, Max Res:

Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):

1.500

Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):

15.00

Movie Sec @ Max Res:

40.00

Movie Sec @ Min Res:

Download speed, KB/second:

Power

Battery Form Factor:

Usable Battery Types:

Alkaline, Lithium, NiCd, NiMH (4 NiMH recommended)

Batteries Included:

Battery Charger Included:

More Information

Notes & Features:

External flash connector is Nikon proprietary, need flash adapter for conventional units. MANY sophisticated features, including multi-zone AF, Best Shot Selector for sharp handheld shots in low light.

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Manufacturer URL:

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Reference: Datasheet

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