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The COOLPIX 4300 is a compact, lightweight digital still camera with 4.0 effective megapixel image resolution and a Nikkor 3x zoom lens. It's an easy-to-use mid-range model with superior image quality that will satisfy the needs of beginners to advanced amateurs.

Superb optical performance is delivered by a 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens with an 8-24mm focal range (equivalent to 38-114mm in 35mm format). The Coolpix 4300's 4-megapixel imager provides ultrahigh definition and, combined with Nikon's advanced image processing technology, ensure images of remarkable color, contrast and clarity. Shooting is simplified by the general-use AUTO mode and supplemented by 12 different Scene Modes that allow you to capture great pictures in a variety of everyday situations.

The COOLPIX 4300's compact and lightweight design makes it extremely portable and its ergonomic, easy-grip design ensures easy operation. Managing pictures has never been easier, thanks to features like one-button data transfer and a Small Picture function that configures photos specifically for e-mail and Internet applications. The camera comes equipped with all the accessories necessary to immediately start taking better digital photographs. An array of optional accessories - such as an adapter that accepts Wideangle, Telephoto, Fisheye, and other lenses - will further any photographer's journey into the digital world.

Coolpix 4300 Features at a Glance:

• 4-megapixel effective CCD for images up to 2272x1704 pixels
• Nikkor 3x optical zoom (38-114mm in 35mm equivalent)
• Macro focus with AF down to 1.6 inches
• 1.5-inch TFT color monitor
• EN-EL1 rechargeable battery and charger included
• Programmed AE and 12 Scene exposure modes
• Single, Continuous, UHS Continuous, 16-Shot Multi and QuickTime Movie modes
• Shutter speeds from 1/1000 sec. to 8 sec's
• Built-in flash with auto, fill, slow sync, and red-eye reduction
• Control of image sharpness and saturation
• 5-area multi-focus system and Spot-AF
• 256-segment Matrix Metering, Center-weighted or Spot
• Noise Reduction for long exposures
• ISO sensitivity Auto or 100, 200, 400 (in manual)
• Matrix Auto White Balance, 5 presets and custom
• AE Bracketing with white balance as well as exposure value
• Exif 2.2 and Epson PRINT Image Matching Technology compatible
• CompactFlash Type I card slot, 16MB card included
• Plug-n-Play USB 1.1 connectivity, mass storage compliant
• One-Touch upload for easy image transfers
• Can use Coolpix wide, tele and fisheye lenses (with adapter)

The Coolpix 4300 includes NikonView 5, a complete image editing and processing package, EN-EL1 rechargeable Lithium-ion battery and charger, lens cap, hand strap, video cable, 16MB CF card and USB cable.

Coolpix 4300 Specifications