Nikon has week launched 6 new cameras to its range in the form of a rugged waterproof AW100, together with four new Coolpix S Series compact cameras :  S8200, S6200, S1200pj, S100 and finally the Coolpix P7100.

The Coolpix AW100, as well as being a little more rugged and waterproof, capable of being used underwater to a depth of 33 feet, is also equipped with a 16.0-megapixel CMOS with backside illumination (BSI) for improved picture quality even in challenging low-light conditions. The new Coolpix AW100 will be available in early September 2011 for around $379.95

The new Coolpix S Series lineup of S8200, S6200, S1200pj, and S100 have been designed by Nikon to provide users with a compact camera for the : "social user who cares about the quality of the images they take and share”. More details and specifications are available from the Nikon website.

Finally the new Coolpix P7100 has been created to become the new Coolpix flagship camera and comes equipped with a versatile 7.1x Wide Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens, 35mm equivalent to 28-200mm.

Together with a 10.1 megapixel CCD sensor, 921k-dot tilting LCD screen on the rear and vibration reduction (VR) to help you take blur free photos while shooting images or capturing HD video while handheld or in low-light.  The Coolpix P7100 will also be arriving mid September 2011for around $499.95.

For more information and full specifications on all Nikons new cameras released today jump over to the Nikon Press website.

Source: Nikon