The Coolpix P4 incorporates a high quality 3.5x Zoom Nikkor lens by having a focal range the same as that of a 36 126mm lens in 35mm format. Provided ample possibility to zoom in for close compositions, zoom right out to capture breathtaking scenery, in addition to enjoy macro shooting from as close as 4 centimeters.

Perhaps one of the most exciting element 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 can be purchased in two modes that atone for camera movement to attain a shooting experience akin to shooting at shutter speeds three stops faster.

VR Normal compensates to the minor movements that might happen much too easily during handheld shooting, while VR Active compensates to get more detail pronounced movements so you may even achieve rock steady results while shooting originating from a moving vehicle, just like. Allowing photographers to shoot without blurring in lower light or when taking handheld macro shots, VR also reaches up to movie shooting, and even helps support faster framing around the large 2.5 inch 150,000 dot LCD.

A choice of advanced imaging features make the Coolpix P4 stand out from other compact cameras, giving photographers greater control to provide shots that match their discreet preferences. The 11 wide area AF delivers more accurate autofocus by analysing a bigger part of the frame so photographers can try more imaginative compositions. By way of example, with main subjects positioned away from the center or with multiple subjects, you can actually be assured of crisp, sharp results.

The camera offers Aperture Priority Auto mode to let photographers benefit from aperture control in 1/3 EV steps, so as to select large apertures for attractive background blurring or stop down to small apertures to give crisp focus on the distance all even though the camera automatically selects the best shutter speed for optimized exposure.

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

There's another choice of Advanced Scene modes (9 Advanced Scene modes; 7 Scene modes) that help photographers capture one particular scene with entirely different moods by means of three effects that vary brightness, color intensity, sharpness, noise reduction, plus more.

Helping photographers capture the action considering that it happens, the Coolpix P4 also features continuous shooting at as long as 1.8 fps. This capability is as well complemented by 5 shot buffer shooting enabling users which keeps shooting in any continuous burst and enjoy the camera record the last five images taken. Such functionality can be great when endeavoring to capture a conference that will happen imminently.

The Coolpix P4 allows you to shoot movies with sound, by using a choice of three modes offering roughly 30 frame per second performance. There's also a Time lapse movie mode making use of pictures shot in the Interval timer shooting function to generate a movie where action appears led to.

Images could even be improved in camera by employing three innovative Nikon functions. Face priority AF cleverly detects people's faces to get sharp focus on them, wherever they are already perfectly located at the frame. In Camera Red Eye Fix helps users make red eye one thing of history by detecting the annoying red eye effect which will sometimes exist in flash photography and providing automatic compensation for any more flattering, natural looking portraits in low light. There is also Nikon's unique D Lighting function, to be found in playback mode, which could improve underexposed images or shots taken with very much back light by creating a copy of a image with added light and detail wherever necessary, leaving well exposed areas exactly as these were.

Operation of your Coolpix P4 is exceptionally smooth and user friendly. Icons are clearer as well as have optimal proportions, users can choose select functions by either name or icon, and they all menus and icons have been completely made up of a different color scheme that's easier in the eye.

Design wise, the Coolpix P4 has been produced substantially more desirable with exterior lines that convey a definite air of simplicity and quality, yet which sense at ease around the hand. The application of aluminum through the entire exterior develops this sense of quality, while the lens and grip sections happen to have been given a flatter, space efficient form. Furthermore, many different materials are already incorporated in the design that provides visually appealing contrast.

Like all Coolpix cameras, the P4 comes bundled with Nikon's complimentary and exclusive PictureProject software. That includes a an interface this really is as elegant as it's simple, it results in simple image editing and supports easy image organization and sharing, while compatibility that has a choice of 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 offering of VR Normal mode that compensates with the minor camera movement commonly encountered when taking handheld shots, and VR Active mode that compensates for additional pronounced movements, including when shooting by a 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, in addition to helps support faster framing on the LCD. Further, the main advantages of VR (Normal mode) assurance also extend to movie shooting so users can capture action with welcome stability.

Advanced imaging features
The Coolpix P4 now offers all sorts of imaging capabilities extending beyond the norm. Covering a broader part of the frame, 11 wide area AF achieves better creates more diverse compositions leaving photographers liberal to target the shot since the camera automatically achieves superior, sharp focus. Advanced Scene modes allow photographers producing pictures better suitable for their particular personal tastes offering to choose three effects that vary brightness, color intensity, sharpness, noise reduction, and much more so that the same scene is captured to show entirely different moods. The Coolpix P4 in addition provide the versatility of Aperture priority Auto mode, that gives photographers control over aperture while the camera automatically selects the perfect corresponding shutter speeds, so users can choose larger apertures to accomplish attractive background blur, as an illustration, or select a smaller aperture to supply sharp detail on the distance.

Features for in camera image correction
The Coolpix P4 shows a offering of three Nikon innovations giving the photographer the ability to actually help the quality of images in camera. The Face priority AF function can cleverly locate the existence of human faces with the frame and then provide optimized focus accordingly for sharper portraits time upon time. (Face recognition capability could possibly be limited in a few shooting conditions.) In Camera Red Eye Fix helps you to eradicate the annoying red eye effect that may sometimes be encountered during flash photography by detecting red eyes around the shot and compensating automatically. You can also find D Lighting, which will improve underexposed images or shots taken with excessive back light by building a copy on the selected image with light and detail automatically added wherever necessary and well exposed areas left exactly as they are simply.

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 storage device)
• USB connectivity enables fast data to computers and 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 discover a desired shot
• Menu found 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 on a single charge
• Direct printing with PictBridge compatible printers via USB cable
• Macro Mode lets users compose as close as 4 centimeters from subject
• Noise Reduction produces better results when shooting in low light
• Time zone function enables the camera clock to remain set to local time, any location
• 4x zoom extends compositional freedom
• Continuous shooting at nearly 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 some selected photograph