The Coolpix P4 boasts a 1/1.8 inch CCD and, because it offers 8.1 effective megapixels of image resolution, it delivers outstanding imaging power that isn't only enough to show beautiful skin texture and capture the myriad colors for the human eye, in addition it means shots stay breathtakingly clear although significantly enlarged.

The Coolpix P4 incorporates a high quality 3.5x Zoom Nikkor lens with a focal range reminiscent of that surrounding a 36 126mm lens in 35mm format. This provides ample an opportunity to zoom in for close compositions, zoom right over capture breathtaking scenery, and in many cases enjoy macro shooting from as near as 4 centimeters.

Perhaps the most exciting element of the Coolpix P4, however, is definitely the inclusion of Nikon's innovative VR (Vibration Reduction) capability. Originally developed for Nikon SLRs, lens shift VR capability is supplied in two modes that compensate for camera movement to understand a shooting experience the same as shooting at shutter speeds three stops faster.

VR Normal compensates for those minor movements which can happen very easily during handheld shooting, while VR Active compensates for more pronounced movements so you can even achieve rock steady results while shooting from a moving vehicle, as an illustration. Allowing photographers to shoot without blurring in lower light or when taking handheld macro shots, VR also gets to movie shooting, including helps support faster framing about the large 2.5 inch 150,000 dot LCD.

A range of advanced imaging features increase the risk for Coolpix P4 stay ahead of other compact video cameras, giving photographers greater control to generate shots that match their discreet preferences. The 11 wide area AF delivers more accurate autofocus by analysing a much better section of the frame so photographers can try out more imaginative compositions. Just like, with main subjects positioned away from the center or with multiple subjects, you could always be assured of crisp, sharp results.

The camera offers Aperture Priority Auto mode to let photographers gain from aperture control in 1/3 EV steps, to allow them to select large apertures for attractive background blurring or stop right down to small apertures grant crisp focus towards the distance all since the camera automatically selects the most appropriate shutter speed for optimized exposure.

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

There's also a number of Advanced Scene modes (9 Advanced Scene modes; 7 Scene modes) and help photographers capture a scene with entirely different moods through the use of three effects that vary brightness, color intensity, sharpness, noise reduction, and others.

Helping photographers capture the action the way it happens, the Coolpix P4 also features continuous shooting at roughly 1.8 frames per second. This capability can also be complemented by 5 shot buffer shooting so that users to hold shooting at a continuous burst and find the camera record a lot more five images taken. Such functionality are usually great when attempting capture a party that could happen imminently.

The Coolpix P4 makes it simple to shoot movies with sound, having a choice of three modes offering as many as 30 frame per second performance. Ladies Time lapse movie mode employs pictures shot in the Interval timer shooting function to establish a movie wherein the action appears speeded up.

Images can also be improved in camera making use of three innovative Nikon functions. Face priority AF cleverly detects people's faces to produce sharp target them, no matter where they are generally located in the frame. In Camera Red Eye Fix helps users make red eye one thing of the past by detecting the annoying red eye effect which may sometimes take place in flash photography and providing automatic compensation for further flattering, natural looking portraits in low light. You can also find Nikon's unique D Lighting function, available in playback mode, which often can improve underexposed images or shots taken with excessive back light by working with a copy of your image with added light and detail wherever necessary, leaving well exposed areas exactly as they were.

Operation on the Coolpix P4 is exceptionally smooth and user friendly. Icons are clearer and have optimal proportions, users can favor to select functions by either name or icon, many menus and icons had been created with a new color scheme that's easier about the eye.

Design wise, the Coolpix P4 has been given even more desirable with exterior lines that convey a distinct air of simplicity and quality, yet which sense at ease with the hand. Use of aluminum across the exterior builds on this sense of quality, as the lens and grip sections happen to have been given a flatter, space efficient form. Furthermore, many different materials happen to have been incorporated to qualify for the design to deliver visually appealing contrast.

Like all Coolpix cameras, the P4 comes bundled with Nikon's complimentary and exclusive PictureProject software. That includes an interface which may be as elegant which is simple, it makes for simple image editing and supports easy image organization and sharing, while compatibility by using a variety plug ins lets users add exciting new capabilities when needed.

Feature highlights:

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

Advanced imaging features
The Coolpix P4 has also many different imaging capabilities extending beyond an expected standard. Covering a broader part of the frame, 11 wide area AF achieves better ends in more diverse compositions leaving photographers liberal to look at the shot as you move camera automatically achieves superior, sharp focus. Advanced Scene modes allow photographers producing pictures better suitable for their personal personal tastes offering a choice of three effects that vary brightness, color intensity, sharpness, noise reduction, plus more ! so your same scene might 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 although the camera automatically selects the perfect corresponding shutter speeds, so users can come up larger apertures to create attractive background blur, for example, or buy a smaller aperture to extend sharp detail to qualify for the distance.

Features for in camera image correction
The Coolpix P4 incorporates a selection of three Nikon innovations providing the photographer the power to actually improve quality of images in camera. The Face priority AF function has the ability to cleverly locate the presence of human faces while in the frame after which you can provide optimized focus accordingly for sharper portraits again and again. (Face recognition capability might be limited utilizing some shooting conditions.) In Camera Red Eye Fix helps to eradicate the annoying red eye effect that may sometimes be encountered during flash photography by detecting red eyes inside shot and compensating automatically. There are D Lighting, that can improve underexposed images or shots taken with much more back light by building a copy of any selected image with light and detail automatically added wherever necessary and well exposed areas left exactly as they're.

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)
• USB connectivity enables fast bandwith to computers and various peripheral
• Battery charger MH 61 supplied
• Ample 23 MB (approximate) of of storage space; Facts compatibility
• BSS (Best Shot Selector) identifies and saves the sharpest image automatically from ten sequential shots
• Date Search function makes it simplallows you to discover a desired shot
• Menu to be found in to choose 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 for a passing fancy charge
• Direct printing with PictBridge compatible printers via USB cable
• Macro Mode lets users compose as close as 4 centimeters through the subject
• Noise Reduction produces better results when shooting in low light
• Time zone function enables you clock that they are set to local time, anywhere in the world
• 4x zoom extends compositional freedom
• Continuous shooting at close to 1.8 frames per second
• Choice of White Balance: Auto with TTL control, 7 mode manual (Direct sunlight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, and White Balance Preset)
• Voice memo appends 20 seconds of audio to a selected photograph