The Coolpix P4 features a 1/1.8 inch CCD and, because it offers 8.1 effective megapixels of image resolution, it delivers outstanding imaging power it's not only enough to show beautiful skin texture and capture the myriad colors of the human eye, it also means shots stay breathtakingly clear regardless of whether significantly enlarged.

The Coolpix P4 incorporates a high quality 3.5x Zoom Nikkor lens having a focal range reminiscent of that regarding a 36 126mm lens in 35mm format. This allows ample possiblity to focus for close compositions, zoom right trying to capture breathtaking scenery, as well as enjoy macro shooting from as near as 4 centimeters.

Perhaps probably the most exciting component of the Coolpix P4, however, will be the inclusion of Nikon's innovative VR (Vibration Reduction) capability. Originally developed for Nikon SLRs, lens shift VR capability comes in two modes that catch up on camera movement to realize a shooting experience reminiscent of shooting at shutter speeds three stops faster.

VR Normal compensates with the minor movements that might happen too easily during handheld shooting, while VR Active compensates for more pronounced movements so forget about running achieve rock steady results while shooting using a moving vehicle, just like. Allowing photographers to shoot without blurring in lower light or when taking handheld macro shots, VR also gets to movie shooting, and also helps support faster framing on the large 2.5 inch 150,000 dot LCD.

A range of advanced imaging features increase the risk for Coolpix P4 differentiate themselves from other compact camcorders, giving photographers greater control to make shots that match their discreet preferences. The 11 wide area AF delivers more accurate autofocus by analysing an increased section of the frame so photographers can try out more imaginative compositions. Including, with main subjects positioned away from the center or with multiple subjects, you're able to definitely assured of crisp, sharp results.

The camera now offers Aperture Priority Auto mode to let photographers make the most of aperture control in 1/3 EV steps, to enable them select large apertures for attractive background blurring or stop as small as small apertures grant crisp focus to qualify for the distance all with regards to camera automatically selects the best shutter speed for optimized exposure.

For many shooting, an on screen histogram provides analytical assistance for exposure. Surprisingly clear, it displays shadow levels relating to the left and highlight levels in the right with the large LCD, so users can avoid under and overexposure before they even press the shutter.

There's also a variety Advanced Scene modes (9 Advanced Scene modes; 7 Scene modes) which photographers capture just one scene with entirely different moods by using three effects that vary brightness, color intensity, sharpness, noise reduction, and others.

Helping photographers capture the action because it happens, the Coolpix P4 also features continuous shooting at approximately 1.8 fps. This capability can be complemented by 5 shot buffer shooting that enables users to maintain shooting within the continuous burst and seeing the camera record the third five images taken. Such functionality is usually great when seeking to capture opertation which can happen imminently.

The Coolpix P4 allows you to shoot movies with sound, with a selected three modes offering around 30 frame per second performance. Ladies Time lapse movie mode that utilizes pictures shot along with the Interval timer shooting function to have a movie the location where the action appears speeded up.

Images is also improved in camera making use of three innovative Nikon functions. Face priority AF cleverly detects people's faces to perform sharp focus on them, you reside they were based in the frame. In Camera Red Eye Fix helps users make red eye anything of the past by detecting the annoying red eye effect that could sometimes happens to flash photography and providing automatic compensation for many more flattering, natural looking portraits in low light. In addition there are Nikon's unique D Lighting function, in playback mode, that can improve underexposed images or shots taken with an excess of back light by preparing a copy on the image with added light and detail wherever necessary, leaving well exposed areas exactly as these were.

Operation with the Coolpix P4 is exceptionally smooth and user friendly. Icons are clearer and provide optimal proportions, users can elect to select functions by either name or icon, and all sorts of menus and icons are already created with a new color scheme that's easier at the eye.

Design wise, the Coolpix P4 has been made substantially more desirable with exterior lines that convey a distinct air of simplicity and quality, yet which sense safe in your hand. The installation of aluminum during the exterior builds on this sense of quality, as you move the lens and grip sections have been given a flatter, space efficient form. Furthermore, many different materials are incorporated to the design to offer visually appealing contrast.

Like all Coolpix cameras, the P4 comes bundled with Nikon's complimentary and exclusive PictureProject software. Filled with an interface that's as elegant as it's simple, it is simple image editing and supports easy image organization and sharing, while compatibility by using a variety plug ins lets users add exciting new capabilities at will.

Feature highlights:

Vibration Reduction
The Coolpix P4 features the VR (Vibration Reduction) system originally developed for Nikon SLR cameras. Comprising two modes, it allows selection of VR Normal mode that compensates for any minor camera movement commonly encountered when taking handheld shots, and VR Active mode that compensates for any more pronounced movements, which includes when shooting from your moving vehicle. Providing a shooting experience comparable to shooting at shutter speeds three stops faster, it enables photographers to shoot without blurring in lower light, keeps subjects clear when panning, and helps support faster framing for the LCD. Further, can VR (Normal mode) assurance also extend to movie shooting so users can capture action with welcome stability.

Advanced imaging features
The Coolpix P4 boasts numerous imaging capabilities extending beyond an expected standard. Covering a broader area of the frame, 11 wide area AF achieves better ends up with more diverse compositions leaving photographers free to target the shot since the camera automatically achieves superior, sharp focus. Advanced Scene modes allow photographers to form pictures better suitable for their very own personal tastes offering a range of three effects that vary brightness, color intensity, sharpness, noise reduction, and a lot more so that the same scene will be captured to convey entirely different moods. The Coolpix P4 also offer the versatility of Aperture priority Auto mode, that gives photographers control over aperture as you move the camera automatically selects the suitable corresponding shutter speeds, so users can select larger apertures to create attractive background blur, for example, or select a smaller aperture grant sharp detail into your distance.

Features for in camera image correction
The Coolpix P4 incorporates a collection of three Nikon innovations that provides the photographer the cabability to actually help quality of images in camera. The Face priority AF function has the ability to cleverly locate the use of human faces within the frame after which provide optimized focus accordingly for sharper portraits repeatedly. (Face recognition capability could possibly be limited in certain shooting conditions.) In Camera Red Eye Fix assists in the eradicate the annoying red eye effect that can sometimes be encountered during flash photography by detecting red eyes in the shot and compensating automatically. You can also get D Lighting, which often improve underexposed images or shots taken with much more back light by having a copy to a selected image with light and detail automatically added wherever necessary and well exposed areas left just as they can indeed be.

Other features:

• Highly compact dimensions of 92 x 61 x 31 millimeters (3.6 x 2.4 x 1.2 inches) (W x H x D) excluding projections
• Carry anywhere light weight of approximately 170 grams (5.6 ounces) (without battery and SD memory card)
• USB connectivity enables fast data transfer to computers and also other peripheral
• Battery charger MH 61 supplied
• Ample 23 MB (approximate) of of internal memory; SD card compatibility
• BSS (Best Shot Selector) identifies and saves the sharpest image automatically from ten sequential shots
• Date Search function makes it simple to locate a desired shot
• Menu accessible in either 20 languages: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Japanese, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Thai, Portuguese, Polish, Indonesian, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Czech
• Rechargeable EN EL5 Li ion battery (supplied) can shoot approximately 200 shots on a single charge
• Direct printing with PictBridge compatible printers via USB cable
• Macro Mode lets users compose as near as 4 centimeters out of your subject
• Noise Reduction produces better results when shooting in low light
• Time zone function enables the camera clock for being set to local time, any location
• 4x digital zoom extends compositional freedom
• Continuous shooting at as long as 1.8 fps
• Choice of White Balance: Auto with TTL control, 7 mode manual (Sunlight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, and White Balance Preset)
• Voice memo appends 20 seconds of audio towards selected photograph