Nikon Coolpix 4500 4MP Digital Camera w/ 4x Optical Zoom

Product description Product Information A compact, lightweight 4.0 effective megapixel digital still camera with 4x zoom lens, the Coolpix 4500 is the latest in a line of celebrated Coolpix 900 series cameras, and features a stylish, radically cool swivel design. The camera's core target users reach from advanced amateurs to more experienced digital photographers looking for a smarter way to take superior pictures, and those who want quality images with full control potential. The 4x Zoom-Nikkor lens, with its 7.85-32mm focal range (equivalent to 38-155mm in 35mm [135] camera format), delivers superb optical performance. 4.0 effective megapixels provide ultra high definition and combine with Nikon's image processing algorithm to ensure images of remarkable color, contrast and clarity.The compact, lightweight Coolpix 4500 boasts a radically exciting swivel design that provides unprecedented response and allows you to shoot at any angle. 16 Scene Modes for specific settings enable users to capture the essence of every picture while experiencing a new dimension of digital photography fun and convenience. What's more, it accepts a variety of existing Coolpix 900 series accessories, such as Wideangle, Telephoto and Fisheye converters and the MACRO COOL-LIGHT SL-1. Indeed, with so many features and accessories, and a remarkably easy-to-use design, the Coolpix 4500 promises to win over countless new users to the increasingly exciting field of digital photography. Product Identifiers Brand Nikon Model 4500 MPN VAA11999 UPC 0018208804931 Amazon.com Nikon's Coolpix 4500 digital camera combines Nikon's world-renowned Nikkor optics, a 4x optical zoom, and a 4-megapixel CCD sensor for imagery at resolutions up to 2,272 x 1,704 pixels--providing prints up to 11 by 14 inches. The 4x optical zoom (35mm equivalent of 38-155mm)--as well as the 4x digital zoom for a total of 8x zoom--provides versatility and control over picture composition. The Coolpix 4500 sports the classic twist design of the 900 series Coolpix digital cameras, providing you creative control to shoot from any angle--from over-the-crowd shots to self portraits. Advanced photographic controls are available, as are 16 scene modes (including the new multiple exposure and panorama assist). Select from four metering options, six white-balance options, a myriad of exposure settings and compensation modes, and more. Shoot in program, aperture priority, shutter priority, or full manual modes. The automatic pop-up style built-in flash moves the flash away from the lens, which minimizes red eye. The camera's meter will detect if there is a low-light situation and automatically pop up the flash for you. Alternately, you can use the optional multiflash bracket to attach up to five external Nikon Speedlights to the Coolpix 4500, giving you a huge range of lighting options The Coolpix 4500 comes bundled with NikonView 5 browser software (for Mac and Windows), which makes it simple to organize, retrieve, and print images. It includes a lens cap, neck strap, 16 MB CompactFlash card, AV cable, USB cable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery (EN-EL1), and battery charger. It is compatible with type I and II CompactFlash memory cards as well as IBM Microdrives (512 MB and 1 GB).