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Extend coverage on pre-owned products after the retailer warranty ends and protect photo & video gear from accidental damage with Adorama Protect.
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Coverage for pre-owned gear begins after the retailer warranty ends, plus accidental damage protection for photo/video gear that starts on day one.
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1/1.8-in. type (4.13 million total pixels) Effective pixels 4.0 million
4x Zoom-Nikkor; f = 7.85-32mm (35mm camera format equivalent to 38-155mm) F2.6-5.1 with macro; 10 elements in 8 groups
4x stepless digital zoom (16x total when combined with 4x optical zoom)
Real-image zoom optical viewfinder
1.5-in., low-temp. polysilicon TFT (LED-BKL) 110,000-dot; brightness (5 levels) adjustment, Frame coverage: approx. 97%
Contrast-detect TTL AF: 5-area Multi AF or Spot AF selectable
Single AF mode; Continuous AF mode also available
Manual Focus (50 positions, focus confirmation image)
30cm (11.8 in.) to infinity; 50cm (19.7 in.) at widest zoom angle setting
2cm (0.8 in.) to infinity in Macro mode
8 to 1/2,300 sec., and Bulb (up to 5 min.)
1) Programmed Auto with Flexible Program [P], 2) Shutter-Priority Auto [S], 3) Aperture-Priority Auto [A], 4) Manual; Exposure Compensation [M] (+/-2 EV in 1/3 EV steps); Auto Exposure Bracketing
Continuous, Ultrahigh-speed Continuous (approx. 30 fps for 70 QVGA-size images), Multi-Shot 16 (5 fps; 16 frames in 1/16 size),
10 sec. Or 3 sec. Duration
Auto or Manual (ISO 100, 200, 400, 800 equivalent); can be controlled in any exposure mode
1) Matrix Auto White Balance with TTL control, 2) 5-mode Manual with fine tuning (Daylight/Incandescent/Fluorescent/Cloudy/Speedlight), 3) Preset, 4) White Balance Bracketing
1) Auto Flash, 2) Anytime Flash, 3) Slow Sync, 4) Red Eye Reduction with pre-Flash, 5) Flash Cancel
approx. 0.5 - 3.0m (1.6 - 9.8 ft.) (W), approx. 0.5 - 1.6m (1.6 - 5.2 ft) (T)
Multi-flash sync terminal connects to external Nikon Speedlight SB-80DX/30/28DX/28/26/25/24/22s through the Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900; built-in Speedlight can be cancelled when using external Speedlight(s)
CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I and Type II (Compatible with 512MB/1GB IBM Microdrive
Exif 2.2 file (uncompressed TIFF-RGB or compressed JPEG) Design rule for camera file system (DCF),
Fine: approx. 1/4; Normal: approx. 1/8; Basic: approx. 1/16
2272 (2,272 x 1,704 pixels), 1600 (1,600 x 1,200 pixels), 1280 (1,280 x 960 pixels), 1024 (1,024 x 768 pixels), 640 (640 x 480 pixels), 3:2 (2,272 x 1,520 pixels) selectable
up to 35 sec. For QVGA-size images at 15 fps
Up to 20 seconds
USB 1.1 interface
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1 (included), One 6V 2CR5/DL245 lithium battery (optional), AC adapter EH-53 (optional)
NTSC or PAL (selectable)
130 x 73 x 50mm (5.1 x 2.9 x 2.0 in.)
(without battery): Approx. 13.8 oz
Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2 (only built-in USB ports supported), Mac OS X (10.1.2 or later)
Windows: Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP (only models with USB ports supported
RAM: 64MB (128MB or more recommended)
Hard disk: Twice the capacity of the camera memory card plus 10MB required when Nikon View 5 is running
Display: 800 x 600 with High Color (True Color recommended)
Others: CD-ROM drive required for installation
16 Scene Modes -- choose from 16 different scenes" (Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night Portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show, Close Up, Copy, Back Light, Sports, Dawn/Dusk, Multiple Exposure and Panorama Assist)
Best Shot Selector
Saturation control for in-camera color control
Noise Reduction mode
Perspective Control
Stylish, streamlined swivel body The COOLPIX 4500 transforms Nikon's famous swivel design into the most versatile digital camera around. The rotating lens unit and firm grip enable you to shoot at virtually any angle -- high, low or from the hip -- and capture sharp, crisp Macro shots with minimal camera shake. The slim, stylish shape, ergonomically sculpted from tough, lightweight magnesium alloy, snugly fits your hands, offering instant access to all controls.
Powerful 4x zoom lens; 4.0-megapixel, high-definition quality
The high-performance Zoom-Nikkor lens with powerful 4x optical zoom and 7-blade iris diaphragm dramatically extends your photographic reach. Featuring two aspherical lens elements, it provides clear, high-contrast images with minimal distortion throughout the entire zoom range. A precision 4x digital zoom brings your subjects in even closer. The COOLPIX 4500's 4.0 effective megapixels deliver ultrahigh-definition 2,272 x 1,704-pixel images -- putting large-format printing within easy reach and enabling you to crop images with remarkably fine detail. And Nikon's exclusive image processing algorithm delivers Total Image Quality with faithful color reproduction across the entire tonal range.
Impressive photo images made easier
The COOLPIX 4500 puts superior quality photography within the grasp of every type of user. Offering an unprecedented 16 Scene Modes, it allows inexperienced photographers to produce a succession of impressive images, even with challenging lighting conditions and subject types. In low-light conditions, the auto pop-up Speedlight emerges automatically, ensuring bright, colorful pictures with negligible red-eye effect. White balance, saturation, sharpening and tone compensation place darkroom creativity at your fingertips, within the camera itself. And the handy thumb-stick Multi Selector enables fast, comfortable operation when choosing functions from the menu in the LCD monitor.
Greater versatility with a growing range of accessories
The COOLPIX 4500 is fully compatible with the growing line of COOLPIX 900 series accessories, including Wideangle, Telephoto and FisheyeCo nverter Lenses that give your pictures greater perspective -- from majestic landscapes to exquisite interiors and intimate portraits. Vers atility is further enhanced with the new MACRO COOL-LIGHT SL-1 access ory that evenly illuminates near-field subjects for detailed macro sh ots without obtrusive shadows. The COOLPIX 4500 gives you ample room to grow.