BEAVERTON, Ore.--()--The USB-IF today announced the release of the first certified SuperSpeed USB camera from Nikon. As SuperSpeed USB continues to gain market traction among the consumer electronic industry, end-consumers are able to experience the full breadth of SuperSpeed USB’s capabilities, including effortless audio/video streaming, music and photos to your home, office, car and anywhere in between, while also charging the device simultaneously.
“The USB-IF is delighted to see the D800 achieve SuperSpeed USB certification,” said Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF President & COO. “The addition of Nikon’s camera to the ever-growing SuperSpeed USB ecosystem will revolutionize the consumer and photographer/videographer experience of transferring hundreds of photos and streaming videos from their cameras to displays, devices and computers. This camera will allow all users to transfer and stream rich content in seconds.”
The Nikon D800 features USB 3.0, a 36.3M pixels image sensor, dual memory card slots, a 3.2-inch LCD, and 1080p Full HD. To learn more about SuperSpeed USB, visit www.usb.org.
About SuperSpeed USB
SuperSpeed USB brings significant performance enhancements to the ubiquitous USB standard, while remaining compatible with the billions of USB-enabled devices currently deployed in the market. SuperSpeed USB delivers up to 10x the data transfer rate of Hi-Speed USB, as well as improved power efficiency. SuperSpeed USB offers effortless video streaming, music and photos at your home, office, car and anywhere in between. The USB 3.0 specification was developed by the USB 3.0 Promoter Group, which consists of Hewlett-Packard Company, Intel Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Renesas Electronics, ST-Ericsson and Texas Instruments.
About the USB-IF
The non-profit USB Implementers Forum, Inc. was formed to provide a support organization and forum for the advancement and adoption of USB technology. USB-IF facilitates the development of high-quality, compatible USB devices through its logo and compliance program recognized around the globe and promotes the benefits of USB and the quality of products that have passed compliance testing. Further information, including postings of the most recent product and technology announcements, is available by visiting the USB-IF website at www.usb.org.