photokina 2006

Nikon (Nikon Europe B.V.) will be participating in "Photokina 2006," one of the largest exhibitions of its kind in the world. To be held at Koelnmesse (Cologne, Germany), Photokina 2006 runs from September 26 (Tues.) to October 1 (Sun). At the event, Nikon will showcase its full line of digital SLR cameras, from the top-of-the-line D2Xs, the award-winning D200 and the recently-launched D80, to the popular D70s and D50. Nikon will also introduce its latest COOLPIX compact digital camera series; COOLPIX S10, COOLPIX S9, COOLPIX S7c, COOLPIX L6 and COOLPIX L5. Each camera has unique characteristics and cutting-edge features, such as built-in Wi-Fi with COOLPIX CONNECT, Vibration Reduction (VR), Face-Priority Auto Focus, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, and D-Lighting. In addition, at Photokina 2006, the latest Nikkor lens, the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED, AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED and the new software product Capture NX will be introduced. Other products that comprise Nikon's total imaging systems, such as Speedlights and system accessories, will also be presented. Visitors to Nikon’s booth will be able to enjoy informative live performances and tutorials that embody an understanding of the needs and desires of photographers everywhere.

About Photokina 2006

Photokina 2004 Nikon booth Held biennially since 1950, Photokina has blossomed into a prestigious international exhibition of the latest camera, imaging technologies and products. This very popular event, which is held every other autumn, is now one of the largest tradeshows in the camera and imaging industry, along with PMA, which is held annually every spring in the U.S.A. The number of companies exhibiting at Photokina 2004 totaled 1,589, and more than 160,000 visitors from as many as 128 countries and regions turned up to see the products they exhibited. Photokina has become a popular trading forum in international business and a meeting place for professional photographers, camera distributors and buyers, as well as creators and editors in the field of image processing. Dates: September 26 (Tues.) to October 1 (Sun.), 2006 Site: Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany Nikon Booth: Hall 2.2

-- New Products --

Digital SLR Camera

D80

Digital Compact Cameras

COOLPIX S10 COOLPIX S9 COOLPIX S7c COOLPIX L6 COOLPIX L5

AF Nikkor Lens

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED

Software

Capture NX