The Coolpix P4 incorporates a high quality 3.5x Zoom Nikkor lens by having a focal range similar to that of a 36 126mm lens in 35mm format. This gives ample chance to zoom in for close compositions, zoom right trying to capture breathtaking scenery, and in many cases enjoy macro shooting from as close as 4 centimeters.

Perhaps essentially the most exciting part of the Coolpix P4, however, certainly is the inclusion of Nikon's innovative VR (Vibration Reduction) capability. Originally developed for Nikon SLRs, lens shift VR capability is very useful two modes that make amends for camera movement to comprehend a shooting experience like shooting at shutter speeds three stops faster.

VR Normal compensates for your minor movements that might happen too dang easily during handheld shooting, while VR Active compensates for many more pronounced movements so you may even achieve rock steady results while shooting at a moving vehicle, for example. Allowing photographers to shoot without blurring in lower light or when taking handheld macro shots, VR also reaches up to movie shooting, and perhaps helps support faster framing on the large 2.5 inch 150,000 dot LCD.

A variety of advanced imaging features make Coolpix P4 stand out from other compact camcorders, giving photographers greater control to form shots that match their discreet personal tastes. The 11 wide area AF delivers more accurate autofocus by analysing a bigger area of the frame so photographers can research more imaginative compositions. Such as, with main subjects positioned from the center or with multiple subjects, you'll be able to nevertheless be assured of crisp, sharp results.

The camera boasts Aperture Priority Auto mode to let photographers really benefit from aperture control in 1/3 EV steps, for them to select large apertures for attractive background blurring or stop down to small apertures to extend crisp focus to the distance all since the camera automatically selects the best shutter speed for optimized exposure.

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

There's also another stylish choice of Advanced Scene modes (9 Advanced Scene modes; 7 Scene modes) that guide photographers capture 1 scene with entirely different moods using three effects that vary brightness, color intensity, sharpness, noise reduction, and much more.

Helping photographers capture the action considering that it happens, the Coolpix P4 also features continuous shooting at as much as 1.8 fps. This capability is also complemented by 5 shot buffer shooting which allows users and keep shooting at a continuous burst and have the camera record the third five images taken. Such functionality are generally great when aiming to capture a sight which may happen imminently.

The Coolpix P4 allows to shoot movies with sound, which includes a range of three modes offering around 30 frame per second performance. Gleam Time lapse movie mode which utilizes pictures shot in the Interval timer shooting function to develop a movie that the action appears speeded up.

Images be also improved in camera by making use of three innovative Nikon functions. Face priority AF cleverly detects people's faces to realize sharp deal with them, irrespective of where they are generally based in the frame. In Camera Red Eye Fix helps users make red eye a specific thing of the past by detecting the annoying red eye effect that can sometimes take place in flash photography and providing automatic compensation to get more detailed flattering, natural looking portraits in low light. Additionally , there is Nikon's unique D Lighting function, in playback mode, which will improve underexposed images or shots taken with too much back light by resulting in a copy of image with added light and detail wherever necessary, leaving well exposed areas exactly as we were holding.

Operation for the Coolpix P4 is exceptionally smooth and user friendly. Icons are clearer and offer optimal proportions, users can elect to select functions by either name or icon, and many types of menus and icons happen to have been made up of an exciting new color scheme that's easier within the eye.

Design wise, the Coolpix P4 has been made further desirable with exterior lines that convey a distinct air of simplicity and quality, yet which feel safe inside the hand. Having aluminum throughout the exterior develops this sense of quality, with regards to lens and grip sections were given a flatter, space efficient form. Furthermore, various different materials have already been incorporated to the design to provide visually appealing contrast.

Like all Coolpix cameras, the P4 comes bundled with Nikon's complimentary and exclusive PictureProject software. Which has an interface which may be as elegant as it is often simple, it tends to make simple image editing and supports easy image organization and sharing, while compatibility that has a selection of plug ins lets users add exciting new capabilities at the moment.

Feature highlights:

Vibration Reduction
The Coolpix P4 features the VR (Vibration Reduction) system originally developed for Nikon SLR cameras. Comprising two modes, it allows offering of VR Normal mode that compensates for those minor camera movement commonly encountered when taking handheld shots, and VR Active mode that compensates for lots more pronounced movements, that include when shooting coming from a moving vehicle. Providing a shooting experience the same as 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 on the LCD. What's more, can VR (Normal mode) assurance also extend to movie shooting so users can capture action with welcome stability.

Advanced imaging features
The Coolpix P4 even offers all sorts of imaging capabilities extending beyond typical. Covering a broader section of the frame, 11 wide area AF achieves better brings about more diverse compositions leaving photographers liberal to give attention to the shot as you move the camera automatically achieves superior, sharp focus. Advanced Scene modes allow photographers to generate pictures better best for their personal personal tastes offering a choice of three effects that vary brightness, color intensity, sharpness, noise reduction, plus more ! so that the same scene is often captured to convey entirely different moods. The Coolpix P4 in addition provide the versatility of Aperture priority Auto mode, gives photographers control over aperture whilst the camera automatically selects the perfect corresponding shutter speeds, so users can select larger apertures to realize attractive background blur, such as, or go with a smaller aperture to give sharp detail into the distance.

Features for in camera image correction
The Coolpix P4 contains a offering of three Nikon innovations providing the photographer to be able to actually improve the quality of images in camera. The Face priority AF function has the capacity to cleverly locate the inclusion of human faces with the frame after which you can provide optimized focus accordingly for sharper portraits over and over. (Face recognition capability could very well be limited using some shooting conditions.) In Camera Red Eye Fix allows you eradicate the annoying red eye effect that may sometimes be encountered during flash photography by detecting red eyes inside shot and compensating automatically. There's also D Lighting, which can improve underexposed images or shots taken with excessive back light by constructing a copy of the selected image with light and detail automatically added wherever necessary and well exposed areas left just as they can 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 lightweight of approximately 170 grams (5.6 ounces) (without battery and SD memory card)
• USB connectivity enables fast bandwith to computers together with other peripheral
• Battery charger MH 61 supplied
• Ample 23 MB (approximate) of of storage space; Sdcard compatibility
• BSS (Best Shot Selector) identifies and saves the sharpest image automatically from ten sequential shots
• Date Search function makes it simple to discover 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 close as 4 centimeters 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, anywhere in the world
• 4x zoom extends compositional freedom
• Continuous shooting at approximately 1.8 fps
• 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 the selected photograph