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Nikon Coolpix P4 Review
By Movable Type Admin
Full review posted 4/17/2006
Introduction & Physical Views
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 Click on the Coolpix P4 to take a QuickTime VR tour The COOLPIX P4 features 8.1 effective megapixels of image resolution and delivers professional-quality imaging power to the average consumer. The high-quality 3.5x Zoom- Nikkor lens has a focal range equivalent to that of a 36-126mm lens in 35mm format and the large and bright 2.5-inch LCD makes for easy viewing in all conditions. The camera is compact and lightweight, measuring just 3.6 x 2.4 x 1.2 inches and weighing less than six ounces. The P4 is loaded with Nikon's innovative and exclusive in-camera technology to make it easy to capture great pictures. A fully automatic mode allows anyone to easily capture great photos and Aperture-Priority Auto and 16 Scene Modes will please the more advanced users. Face-Priority AF makes certain that faces remain in focus when shooting portraits by automatically sensing the presence of a human face within the frame and setting accurate focus accordingly. The In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™ technology automatically detects and corrects red eyes in an image while the D-Lighting function automatically compensates for insufficient flash or excessive backlighting. To ensure a crisp, clear image before leaving the scene, Blur Warning will alert the user that a shot has been compromised. In addition to high quality still images you can also shoot movies with sound, with a choice of three modes offering up to VGA (640x480 @ 30fps) size resolution. There's also a Time-lapse movie mode without sound that uses pictures shot with the Interval timer shooting function to create a movie in which the action appears speeded up. Incorporating the VR (Vibration Reduction) system originally developed for Nikon SLR cameras, the P4 operates in two modes; VR Normal mode compensates for the minor camera movement commonly encountered when taking handheld shots, and VR Active mode compensates for more pronounced movements, such as when shooting from a moving vehicle. Providing a shooting experience akin to shooting at shutter speeds three stops faster, it enables photographers to shoot without blurring in lower light, keeps subjects clear when panning, and also helps support faster framing on the LCD. What's more, the benefits of VR (Normal mode) assurance also extend to movie shooting so users can capture action with welcome stability.
The latest version of Nikon PictureProject offers convenient options allowing users, for
example, to import wireless images automatically into a slideshow as well as tools to
edit, organize, design and share images. The software is designed to extend the enjoyment
of taking pictures: transferring images from camera to computer, organizing images so they
are easy to find, editing them to add an extra sparkle, designing ways to show off the
pictures and sharing them with friends and family.
Coolpix P4 Features:
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Physical Views
The Coolpix P4 compared to a standard CD disc.
The Coolpix P3 and the Coolpix P4 which is identical but lacks WiFi capability.
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Coolpix P4 Specifications
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