Nikon Coolpix 7900 First Impressions Review

At PMA in Orlando Florida, Nikon recently announced their new point and shoot Coolpix digital camera line up for 2005. Topping the list is the new Nikon Coolpix 7900. The Nikon Coolpix 7900 is equipped with 7.1 effective megapixels and a 1/1.8inch type CCD, a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED Glass lens with a 38-114mm (equivalent) focal range. For added visibility, the Coolpix 7900 includes a 2-inch, 115k pixel LCD screen. From a glance at the specs, it appears that the Nikon Coolpix 7900 is positioned to perform on par with others in its price point. The model down from the Coolpix 7900, the Nikon Coolpix 5900, has 5.1 effective megapixels and a silver body. The 7.1 megapixel Coolpix 7900 is the only black bodied Coolpix model sold in the US and has been marketed as the ideal compact digital camera for the photo enthusiast. Expect to see the Coolpix 7900 available in April 2005, at an MSRP of $449.95 (USD).