Press Release:

Mississauga,Ont., January 8, 2004 - Gaining simplicity doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Nikon Canada Inc., the world leader in photography, and its new Nikon Coolpix 2200 and Nikon Coolpix 3200 compact digital cameras prove that 'you can have it all' in an affordable digital camera. The latest additions to the award-winning Nikon Coolpix consumer line of products are both portable and capable, sharing a slim, new Coolpix body design, ultra-fast operation and a host of new and enhanced features to help digital snap-shooters get the best possible pictures out of their camera. These exciting new Coolpix cameras build upon Nikon's existing Scene Modes and Scene Assist features to deliver faster, better results without the hassle of haggling through menus and modes.

"The Coolpix 2200 and 3200 will resonate especially well for those looking for a small camera at a great price that's really easy to use," said Sean Williams, National Advertising and Communications Manager, Nikon Canada Inc. "Nikon's heritage is in understanding picture quality, and these two new cameras make it easier than ever to take great quality images, anytime, anywhere."

Nikon Coolpix 2200 and Nikon Coolpix 3200
The Nikon Coolpix 2200 offers 2.0 effective megapixels while the Nikon Coolpix 3200 incorporates a 3.2 effective megapixel CCD. Each camera incorporates Nikon's renowned enhanced image-processing technology, which gives photographers the freedom to shoot wider, crop in tighter and make larger prints, without having to sacrifice the quality of the image.

With a maximum image size of 1600x1200 pixels, the Nikon Coolpix 2200 can produce sharp prints at sizes of up to 8x10-inches. The enhanced resolution of the Nikon Coolpix 3200 delivers a maximum image size of 2048x1536 pixels, which translates to pristine images at up to 11x14-inches.

The Nikon Coolpix 2200 and 3200 employ a new LED that minimizes red-eye in-camera and assists Auto Focus during low light situations. This is combined with Nikon's One-Touch Red-Eye Fix™, built into the NikonView 6.0 software, which instantly fixes red-eye within most red-eye digital photos with a simple click of a button. No more highlighting or hand painting.

No matter the type or size of a camera, great pictures begin with great lenses. More professionals choose Nikkor lenses than all other brands combined. That very same quality is built into the Nikkor lens of every Nikon Coolpix digital camera, including the Nikon Coolpix 2200 and Coolpix 3200. The Nikon Coolpix 2200 has a zoom range of 36-108mm while the Nikon Coolpix 3200 features a 38-115mm lens (both 35mm equivalents).

Both new digital cameras incorporate NikonView 6.0 photo management software to easily transfer, browse, edit, save and print photos.

The Nikon Coolpix 2200 and Nikon Coolpix 3200 provide users with all the equipment they need to get started including the new NikonView 6.0 software, wrist strap, USB cable, video cable, Nikon rechargeable batteries and a quick charger.

The Nikon Coolpix 2200 and Coolpix 3200 will be available nationwide in February 2004. Nikon Coolpix digital cameras purchased through an Authorized Nikon Canada dealer are covered under a 2 year Canadian warranty.