Nikon Coolpix P4 Digital Compact Camera [8MP 3 X O[ptical Zoom]

The Nikon Coolpix P4 offers Auto, Program and Aperture Priority exposure modes plus 9 Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait [Face AF], Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Night landscape, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks show, Close up) and 7 Scene Modes (Party/Indoor, Panorama assist, Beach/Snow, Back light, Museum, Copy, Sports) plus a Best Shot Selector option which will choose the sharpest image for you. The maximum aperture is f2.7 (wide) f5.2 (tele) and the shutter speed range is 1/2000 - 2 secs (maximum of 8 secs in Night Landscape scene mode). There are 4 ISO speeds ranging from 80 to 400 and an Auto option. There are 6 different White Balance presets to choose from (Direct Sunlight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Shade, Flash), plus an Auto setting and White Balance Preset. The camera offers exposure compensation in ± 2 in 1/3 EV steps and auto-bracketing of both exposure and white balance are available.

The Nikon Coolpix P4 has a normal shooting mode, Self-timer (3 secs. or 10 secs.) and 3 different Continuous modes - Continuous H (approx. 1.8fps), Multi-shot 16 (approx 1.7fps, only available at image size 8M) and Ultra HS (up to 100 pictures at up to 30fps). The contrast, saturation and sharpening can all be customised, and there is a Noise Reduction option. D-Lighting is a playback feature which fixes underexposed and backlit images without harming the properly exposed areas of the image.

The Macro setting allows you to focus on subjects that are as close as 3cms at the wide-angle lens setting. There is a choice of 4 different metering systems - Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot and Spot AF Area. The camera offers 3 auto-focus systems - Auto, Manual and Center - and you can choose from Single or Full-Time focus. There is an AF assist lamp to help achieve focus in low-light situations. The built-in flash offers 5 different modes (Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Flash Cancel, Anytime Flash, Slow Sync) and has a range of 0.4-4.0m (W) and 0.4-2.0m (T).

To compose your images, you can use the LCD monitor - there is no optical or electronic viewfinder. The Nikon Coolpix P4 has a 2.5 inch TFT LCD Display which has 150,000 pixels. The Nikon Coolpix P4 can record movies at 640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels or 160 x 120, all at 30fps with sound. Vibration Reduction is available in the movie mode. Video is recorded in the Quicktime with audio format. The length of the video is only limited by the size of the memory card that you are using. A histogram is available in both shooting and playback modes. The Nikon Coolpix P4 supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) and PictBridge printing standards, and it connects to a computer via USB 2.0.

The Nikon Coolpix P4's dimensions are 92 (W) × 61 (H) × 31 mm (D) mm, and it weighs 170g without the battery and storage card fitted. The camera is powered by a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, which has an approximate battery life of 200 shots. There is a plastic tripod mount in the left corner of the bottom of the camera.

Finally, the standard box kit contains a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, Battery Charger, USB Cable, Audio Video Cable, Strap and PictureProject CD-ROM. Note that you can only store 6 images at the highest quality JPEG setting on the 23Mb built-in memory card. You will therefore need to invest in some memory cards to store your images on.

Product Description
The COOLPIX P3 is a high performance camera that is designed to help you take pictures in demanding situations. Advanced features such as 11 point wide-area Auto Focus combine with an 8.1 megapixel resolution, a 3.5x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens and the latest Wi-Fi capability - technology that enables you to transfer your pictures directly to your computer or a compatible printer without the need for wires and cables. The Optical Vibration Reduction system (VR), an innovation derived from Nikon?s combined experience in nano-technology and professional photography, alleviates the effects of camera shake caused by slight hand movements. This exciting new system ensures image stability when taking pictures or shooting movies. 8.1 megapixel resolution means outstanding images even after enlargement or cropping. 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens (35mm equivalent) lets you zoom out to capture expansive landscapes, zoom in for tight portraits, and focus on subjects as close as 4cm from your camera. Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) delivers sharp results when camera shake could be a problem. With VR blurred images in the LCD monitor become clear, making it easier to compose pictures. The system even extends to the capturing of movies, with an Electronic VR function that ensures reliable image stability when shooting action. 11 point wide-area AutoFocus system ensures sharp results in more diverse compositions. Even more pixels have been added to each and every AF sensor, which provides excellent autofocus performance in low light. Aperture Priority scene mode lets you choose your aperture so you can take control over depth of focus and the camera selects the best shutter speed for optimal exposure. Continuous shooting at up to 1.8 frames per second. Perfect for shooting moving subjects with absolute clarity. Wi-Fi enables you to send pictures to your computer as soon as they are taken, or to store them in your memory card and then transfer them later to your computer or

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