Nikon Coolpix 3500 3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Amazon.com This elegant 3.2-megapixel digital camera features a unique inner-swivel design for free-angle shooting and an ergonomic design that puts every function within easy reach. Hold the camera in any position comfortable for you, then twist its 3x Nikkor zoom lens and built-in flash to get the best view. It also features a one-touch upload feature, which easily transfers your photos to your PC. Optics and Resolution Featuring a 3.2-megapixel CCD sensor, the Coolpix 3500 delivers a wide range of detail and color (with images up to 2,048 x 1,536 pixels) and prints are detailed up to 11 by 14 inches. Nikon's high-quality 3x Nikkor optical zoom lens (featuring a 5.6-16.8mm focal range, equivalent to 37-111mm in 35mm camera format) allows you to close in on the action. The 4x digital zoom offers a combined 12x total zoom, enabling you to capture even more details. Body Most striking is the Coolpix 3500's unique body design, which not only improves the appearance and ergonomics of the camera, but protects the lens when not in use. In addition to the novel swiveling lens barrel, the 3500 dispenses with a rangefinder and relies solely on the LCD monitor. The BriteView LCD enables you to view images easily and clearly even in bright sunlight. More Features The general-purpose auto mode, and 12 scene modes, makes getting great shots easy--even for beginning digital photographers. Just select the mode for the scene, and the Coolpix 3500 handles all the adjustments automatically. Nikon's Best Shot Selector takes a series of up to 10 images, compares them, and stores the image with most detail to the memory card. The Coolpix 3500 makes sending images to your computer simple. Just connect the camera to a computer with the supplied USB cable and press the transfer button. Images in the camera are then transferred automatically to the computer with Nikon View 5 software (included). Pressing the small-picture button creates a reduced-size image for easy e-mailing. Storage and Transfer Images are stored on Type I CompactFlash memory cards. The included 16 MB card will store approximately 19 images at 2,048 x 1,536 pixels (at normal setting). Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB storage-class connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software. Movie Mode In addition to taking still photos, the Coolpix 3500 can also record movie clips of up to 35 seconds without audio. The QuickTime Motion JPEG format offers a limited resolution, which is great for capturing a short movie that can be e-mailed to friends and family, but is no replacement for a true camcorder. Power, Size, and Contents The camera is powered by a proprietary, rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included). It measures 4.5 by 2.3 by 1.2 inches and weighs 6 ounces. This package includes the Coolpix 3500 digital camera, a 16 MB CompactFlash card, a lithium-ion battery (model EN-EL2), battery charger (model MH-60), USB and AV cables, strap, and a CD-ROM with Nikon View 5 imaging software, and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.