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3 Reasons to Put Down Your SLR For Nikon's New Coolpix A

Put down that big and bulky digital SLR — there's a new high-end compact camera in town: the Nikon Coolpix A, which was unveiled earlier this week.
3 Reasons to Put Down Your SLR For Nikon's New Coolpix A

Put down that big and bulky digital SLR — there's a new high-end compact camera in town: the Nikon Coolpix A, which was unveiled earlier this week. The "A" in the company's latest flagship camera stands for the Advanced Performance collection, Nikon's brand-new line of premium Coolpix devices.

How premium, you ask? The Coolpix A has some of the same tech as Nikon's D-SLR cameras. How Nikon was able to pack all that professional-grade goodness into a small and highly pocketable device is beyond us. But one thing is clear: we can't wait to try out the new camera, which will ship later this month in silver and black models for $1,100.

The Nikon Coolpix A is the company's most advanced compact camera yet. But is it enough to desert your heavyweight D-SLR? Click on for all of the Coolpix A's technical specifications and three reasons why you should pick up Nikon's new premium camera.

1. D-SLR-Quality Technology The camera's 16.2-megapixel DX-format sensor was originally created for Nikon's digital SLR models and can now be found inside the very compact Coolpix. In addition to the highly sensitive sensor, the camera's 18.5mm f/2.8 all-glass lens will ensure that photographers capture crystal-clear, D-SLR-quality pictures. While the camera has no zoom capability because the lens is fixed, the Coolpix A takes beautiful close-ups with blurred backgrounds. 2. Full Range of Features The back of the Coolpix A features many of the same options you'd see in a D-SLR, like a dedicated ISO and menu button. On top, the camera's shooting mode dial has the SLR-standard aperture priority, shutter priority, manual, and program modes with multiple scene-specific options. 3. WiFi Connectivity The Nikon Coolpix A is compatible with the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter ($60). The adapter pairs with the Nikon Wireless App and can upload photos (like the sample image shown here) from the Coolpix A to a smartphone, tablet, or other WiFi-enabled device. The adapter also lets photographers remotely control the camera and press the shutter from up to 49 feet away. But before you buy, check out the technical nitty-gritty: 2.6 x 4.4 x 1.6 inches 0.67 pounds 16.2 MP DX-format sensor 18.5mm f/2.8 lens 1080p video recording 3-inch LCD display 4 frames per second continuous shooting at full resolution
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Cool Capture Reader Entry: A Coolpix View of the Bay
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Cool Capture Reader Entry: A Coolpix View of the Bay

Reader sissysugar recently added some shots to the Cool Capture group in the GeekSugar Community: I snapped this pretty picture of the Golden Gate Bridge and bay with my Nikon Coolpix S200.

Reader sissysugar recently added some shots to the Cool Capture group in the GeekSugar Community:

I snapped this pretty picture of the Golden Gate Bridge and bay with my Nikon Coolpix S200. I love the camera because it takes good pictures and is light and fits in my bag, but I'm ready to graduate to an SLR for more advanced options. I don't really have any special technique. I just love taking pictures and capturing moments that make me feel something.

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