Leading handset player, Nokia India announced today the launch of what it terms as best imaging device, Nokia N86 in the Indian market.

The model equipped with a 8 mega pixel camera with a wide-angle Carl Zeiss Tessar optics is designed to work efficiently in both bright as well as low light conditions and is best suited for video and still imaging, says the company.

The model is available in Indigo Black and White colour and is priced at Rs. 27359/-.

“People might not always carry their digital camera in their pocket, but they do take their mobile device with them wherever they go. With its wide-angle Carl Zeiss Tessar lens for beautiful wide vistas and 8 megapixel sensor, the Nokia N86 8MP ensures that those impromptu photo opportunities are never again missed,” said Mr. Vineet Taneja, Director Marketing, Nokia India. “Moreover, people demand mobile cameras that take excellent pictures in all light conditions. That’s why the aperture of the Nokia N86 8MP is comparable to that of a high-quality, stand-alone digital camera. Whether it’s catching the monsoons in full spate or capturing the panoramic beauty of a sunrise, the Nokia N86 8MP will take brilliantly clear, wide-angle images that are instantly location tagged to be uploaded onto online sites and communities.”

The model follows a dual-slide design and has an internal memory of 8GB thereby enabling it to store up to 4,000 images. It has a PC and TV-out support for slide shows.

A built-in digital compass present in the model, allows users to discover new places. IT has a 3 month navigation licence and also has Nokia Maps with thousands of points of interest across 9 cities in India.