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If you really want to get serious about photography, then smartphone cameras just won’t hack it. The Nikon Coolpix 4500 is a digital camera that can be easy to use while at the same time packed with features. This stylish, compact camera has a 4X optical zoom plus a 4X digital zoom. This gives you the ability to move in close to your subject with minimal optical distortion. This Coolpix boasts a functional focal range of 38 - 155 millimeters. Its sensor is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to four megapixels. It’s fitted with a rotating lens that swivels 180 degrees in one direction and 90 degrees in the other. The Nikon Coolpix 4500 measures 5.1 inches by 2 inches by 2.9 inches and weighs 13.1 ounces. Its compact size makes it very portable. Its body is mostly manufactured from metal, so it’s a rugged, durable camera that will stand up to heavy use. You can hold it and use it with a single hand if that’s your preferred method of taking pictures. The lens mount supports attachments threaded for 28 millimeters. The pop up flash is located right above the camera lens. You can easily attach an external lens to this Coolpix if you need additional illumination. Flash settings include auto, auto with red eye removal, forced, and slow sync.The Coolpix 4500 takes one standard EN-EL1 battery, and the battery compartment is located at the bottom of these cameras. You’ll also find a tripod mount on this Nikon camera’s base. It uses a CompactFlash memory card to store the photographs you’ve taken. The Nikon 4500 takes photographs and videos, and it has a built in microphone.This Nikon Coolpix digital camera has a liquid crystal display viewfinder that measures 1.5 inches to display your subject with clarity and detail. Right above the LCD screen, there’s an on/off button that allows you to conserve energy. The focus mode and photo delete buttons are right below the LCD screen. The 4500’s automatic settings include infinite focus, macro focus, and a self timer. You also have the option of focusing your Coolpix manually. A four way switch that’s also beneath the LCD viewfinder allows you to access menu navigation and the AE/AF locking function. With the flash button depressed, you’ll also be able to choose among ISO modes. ISO modes include Auto, 100, 200, 400, and 800.On the side of this Coolpix camera, you can find its power switch and its shutter release button. You can also find a button that controls additional mode settings. With Fully Automatic, your Nikon Coolpix 4500 can do all the heavy lifting involved with image processing. With Program, your 4500 calculates your best exposure settings. With Shutter Priority, you can choose your own shutter speed while your Nikon 4500 selects the appropriate aperture. You can also choose the Manual Mode, in which you have control over shutter speed and aperture. The camera also includes a number of preset modes like Portrait, Indoor, Landscape, and Close-up. These modes use preset white balance and metering settings.

Product Identifiers

BrandNikon

MPNVAA11999, VAA119EAC

UPC0018208255030

Model4500

eBay Product ID (ePID)100141190

Product Key Features

Digital Zoom4x

Battery TypeLithium-Ion, 2CR5

ConnectivityUSB

FeaturesUSB, Not Interchangeable Lenses, Audio Recording, Date/Time Stamp, With Tripod Mount, AE/FE Lock, Digital Noise Reduction, Auto Power Save

SeriesNikon COOLPIX

Optical Zoom4x

Dimensions

Depth1.3in

Width5.1in

Item Weight12.7 Oz.

Height2.9in

Additional Product Features

Screen DetailsLCD Display-Tft Active Matrix-1.5"-Color

Exposure Compensation±2 Ev Range, in 1/3 Ev Steps

Light SensitivityIso 800, Iso 400, Iso 200, Iso 100

Sensor TypeCCD

Shooting ModesPanorama Mode, Frame Movie Mode

Macro Focus Range2-30cm

Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera38-155mm

Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia

Camera Flash FeaturesFlash OFF!, Fill-In Flash, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction Flash, Auto Flash

White BalanceAuto, Manual

Video CaptûreQuicktime-320 X 240-15fPS-35 Sec-MAX Clip Duration

Focus AdjustmentAutofocus & Manual Focus, Manual, Automatic

Operating System SupportedMicrosoft Windows 98SE, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows ME, Mississippi Windows XP, Mississippi Windows ME, Mississippi Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 9

Expansion Slot1X CompactFlash Card-Type I/II

MAX Shutter SPEED1/2300 Sec

Sensor Size1/1.8in

Display Size1.5in

Exposure ModesProgram, Aperture-Priority, Bulb, Shutter-Priority, Manual, Automatic

Still Image FormatTIFF, JPEG

Microphone Operation Modemono

Display RotationBuilt-In

Digital Video FormatQuicktime

Screen Size1.5in

Light Sensitivity MAX800

TypePoint & Shoot

Maximum Resolution4.0MP

Optical Viewfinder TypeReal-Image Zoom

Display TypeLCD

Sensor Resolution4.0MP

Exposure MeteringMatrix, SPOT Af Area, SPOT, Center-Weighted

Min Shutter SPEED8 Sec

MAX Video Resolution320x240

Additional FeaturesAe/Fe Lock, Not Interchangeable Lenses, USB, Date/Time Stamp, Audio Recording, With Tripod Mount, Digital Noise Reduction, Auto Power Save

Flash TypePop-Up Flash

Min Operating Temperature0°C

Effective Flash Range0.5m-3m

Continuous Shooting SPEED5fps

Viewfinder-Field Coverage80%

Exterior ColorBlack

Microphone TypeMicrophone-Built-In-Electret Condenser-mono

MAX Operating Temperature40°C

Connector Types1X Composite Video/Audio Output, 1X DC Power Input, 1X USB

Shooting ProgramsPortrait Mode, Landscape, Stitch Assist, Beach & Ski, Night Mode, Dusk, Text, Close-Up, Multiple Exposure, Night Landscape, Beach/Snow, Coupling Shot, Sports Mode, Copy, Dawn/Dusk, Sunset & Moon, Party/Indoor, Night Portrait, Museum, Back Light, Fireworks, Panorama Assist

Flash ModesRed-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro, Fill-In Mode, Night Mode, Auto Mode, OFF! Mode

Dioptric Correction Range-2 to +2

Red-Eye ReductionYes

Camera TypePoint & Shoot

Auto Focus TypeTTL Contrast Detection

Viewfinder TypeOptical, Optical (Through-The-Lens)

Supported Flash MemoryMicrodrive, Ibm Microdrive, CompactFlash