Nikon Coolpix S4 6MP Digital Camera with 10x
Optical Zoom
Features:
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Face Priority Autofocus and In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, plus
On-Screen Help menu and D-Lighting
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16 scene modes; macro setting focuses as close as 2.5 inches
from subject
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Powered by 2 AA-size batteries; stores images on SD cards
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6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x
19-inch prints
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10x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD displayt
Product Description:
From the Manufacturer
Nikon's Coolpix S4 combines 6.0 effective megapixels and an amazing 10x optical
Zoom-Nikkor lens for stunning 14 x 19-inch prints. The versatile swivel design
fits in a pocket! An incredible, bright 2.5 inch LCD m akes
for easy image composition and playback. Nikon's Exclusive Feature System
includes Face-Priority Autofocus for great portraits, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix to
automatically fix red-eye, and D-Lighting to lighten overly dark images, and 16
Scene Modes to set the camera for great pictures in situations like panoramas.
New On-Screen Help eliminates the guesswork by providing explanations for all
main menu functions. The Coolpix S4 gets you closer to the action!
10x Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens (35mm equivalent: 38-380mm)
Made with world-renowned Nikkor optics, the lens features 12 elements in 9
groups and incorporates 2 aspherical elements, allowing for a lightweight,
compact lens design.
Excellent image quality. Capture a broad range of pictures, from wide angle to a
long telephoto to extreme close-ups, all in a camera that will fit into your
pocket.
Incredible, Bright 2.5-Inch LCD
Frame and review your images with the big, 2.5-inch LCD.
Help Function
The Coolpix S4 includes an in-camera help feature that explains the function of
specific menu items. In-Camera "instant tutor" helps the user better understand
different features of the camera.
Selectable GUI (Graphical User Interface)
The user can select how they want to see the menu options on the camera's
LCD. Choose the traditional Menu Item View or the all new Icon View.
Selecting Icon View displays all the menu options on one screen; no scrolling
through a list of menu options. Menu Item View displays complete name of each
feature.
LCD Gridlines
Turn on gridlines (composition lines) that are displayed on the camera's LCD;
aids in framing the shot.
Helps user ensure horizon lines are level and architecture is perfectly
vertical, resulting in better pictures.
Versatile Swivel Design
The slim, compact design adds a surprising twist by integrating its 10x Zoom-Nikkor
lens into a unique swivel design The swivel design allows for unique and
effortless camera angles.
Power
Two AA alkaline batteries included
Convenient and readily available power source. AA batteries are carried at most
stores, worldwide. Get approximately 160 shots with alkaline batteries, or 290
shots with optional Coolpix rechargeable AA batteries, or 450 shots with lithium
batteries. You will never be without power with an extra set of AAs on hand.
With Coolpix rechargeable batteries you will always be ready to shoot.
13.5 MB Internal Memory
SD Slot for optional memory card
No memory card is required for taking pictures. Images can be copied between
internal memory and SD cards.
Cameras can be demonstrated without a memory card. Camera is ready to go right
out of the box! Plus, users can continue to take pictures when memory card is
full.
Accepts SD Memory Cards
Compatible with any size Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card. You'll have a wide
range of SD card sizes available for use in the Coolpix S4.
TTL White Balance with 5 Mode
Manual or Preset
Incandescent, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, and Speedlight
Select Automatic White Balance, choose one of 5 manual settings, or Preset to a
white or gray card. Always get an accurate color balance, regardless of lighting
conditions.
Shutter Speed Range
2 seconds to 1/1000 second
Capture a wide range of exposures from low light (using slow shutter speeds) to
action (using faster shutter speeds to freeze movement). Maintain creative
control over your images with a wide range of shutter speeds--take long
exposures or catch the action--it's your choice!
Exposure Compensation
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 EV increments
Increase or decrease exposure when using Automatic mode. Ensures you get the
exposure you want, giving you great pictures every time.
3-Mode TTL Metering System
256-Segment Matrix linked to AF area
Center Weighted and Spot AF in select Scene Modes
Nikon's exclusive 256-Segment Matrix Metering creates incredible exposures.
Select Scene Modes use Center Weight or Spot AF metering for additional control
over the exposure. Properly exposed images are achieved automatically.
16 Scene Modes
4 with Scene Assist (first four listed)
Portrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Beach/Snow, Close-up, Copy,
Backlit, Sunset, Party/Indoor, Night Landscape, Dawn/Dusk, Museum, Fireworks,
Panorama, Voice Recording
Automatically sets the camera for optimum performance in most popular
picture-taking situations. Scene Assist is available in 4 popular Scene Modes
(portrait, night portrait, landscape, sports); these offer additional assistance
for framing, focus and exposure. The Coolpix S4 makes taking great photographs
easy. The sleek, sexy design is comfortable and cool. The controls are well
marked, making it easy to access all the timesaving functions. The Voice
Recording Mode will record up to 5 hours of audio (on a 256MB card).
Macro Mode
Close Up
Take incredibly sharp macro images as close as 2.5 inches using Close-up Scene
Mode with the built-in Zoom-Nikkor lens--no attachments necessary!
Movie Mode with Audio
15 frames per second
Time-Lapse Movies
Movie size is user selectable (TV 640x480; Small 320x240; Smaller 160x120).
Movie length is determined by the amount of memory available. Your camera
operates as a digital video camera to record a movie with sound. File is saved
in QuickTime format, which makes it easy to share with others.
Noise Reduction Mode
In Dawn/Dusk and Night Landscape Modes Noise is minimized when using either the
Dawn/Dusk or Night Landscape Scene Modes Capture clear, sharp images, even with
long shutter speeds.
5 Mode Built-in Flash
Auto, Flash Cancel, Slow Sync, Anytime Flash, Red-Eye Reduction There is an
appropriate flash mode for almost any lighting situation. Get the shot you want
with the light you need.
Autofocus Face-Priority AF
Contrast detect Autofocus system. Face-Priority AF can be activated in Portrait
Scene Mode and will set focus on the face when taking a picture of a human
subject. Incredibly sharp images from close up to infinity. Face-Priority AF
will assist in getting sharp, incredible portraits of people.
AF Assist Lamp
Provides extra light when focusing in low light situations. Enables sharp focus
even when the subject is not well lit.
D-Lighting
Automatic compensation for insufficient flash or excessive backlight. User
selectable in image playback mode; saves a copy of the picture with the
correction made without affecting the original image. Incredible versatility for
the end user. Enables them to adjust images taken in a low light situation when
the flash is not strong enough, or when harsh back light causes underexposed
foreground detail--all done incamera (no computer).
Nikon's Exclusive In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
When the flash is set for red-eye reduction, the camera automatically removes
most instances of redeye from the subject(s) before writing the image to the
memory card.
Instances of red-eye are removed while the picture is being taken. Produces
excellent pictures with no redeye! No extra steps necessary--just download and
print!
Best Shot Selector (BSS)
Press and hold the shutter release; the camera will take a series of images,
saving the one with the sharpest focus.
Ensures sharp focus when shooting in situations where a slow shutter speed could
result in motion blur.
Five Color Options
Standard Color, Vivid Color, Black and White, Cyanotype, Sepia Get creative by
selecting one of 5 color options. Choose the mode that best suits the output:
standard color for beautiful prints; vivid color for e-mail/internet; black and
white for dramatic shots; and sepia or cyanotype for brown or blue tones.
Create old style photos with the sepia option, or imitate an Ansel Adams shot
with the black & white option. The only limit is your imagination!
Date/Time Imprinting
Prints indicate the date and time the picture was taken. A great archiving tool
for those who need to know when an image was taken.
PictBridge Compatible
Connect the Coolpix S4 to a PictBridge compatible printer and print images
stored on the camera, either in internal memory or on the SD memory card. Print
images directly from the camera; no computer required!
One-Touch Upload
Easily upload images from the camera to the computer via the included
COOLSTATION dock at the press of a single button. Makes moving images from the
camera to the computer fast and easy.
Quick Review
View images stored in internal memory or on inserted SD card at the press of a
single button. Zoom in to see a detail view of the image.Zooming in allows you
to check details in the image--for example, to see whether everyone's eyes are
open.
Voice Memo Function (in playback)
Record vital information regarding the image that was shot. Camera will
record up to 20 seconds per image. This is a quick method for recording
important shooting data or special information about an image.
In-Camera Cropping
Photo Trim
Use zoom and 4 position rocker buttons to select part of a picture; camera saves
this as a new image without changing the original picture.
Uses standard camera controls to trim an image to create a new image that is
part of the original image.
Full Featured Bundled Software Nikon: PictureProject
Arcsoft: Panorama Maker
The bundled software will enable the user to set up a complete digital darkroom
without having to purchase additional and costly image editing software
packages.
This easy-to-use image editing software allows the user to easily edit, e-mail,
and print images.
Easy E-mailing
With Nikon PictureProject software
Select image(s) to send and click the Mail button. Choose to send pictures as
individual prints or a single index print and select image size from the drop
down menu. It's that easy!
Small files are best for e-mailing, and PictureProject makes it easy to select
and send small images, regardless of the size of the original image. Clicking
the Send button opens a new e-mail with the pictures already attached. All you
need to do is address the e-mail and add a message!.
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