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Category: Point-and-Shoot

The Nikon Coolpix S4 has 6MP resolution, a 10x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens and reintroduces the swivel lens design that made the 9xx series so popular. The versatile swivel lens allows easy capture of low angle and above-the-head shots.

The Nikon S4 features a shutter speed range of 2-1/1,000 sec., and has 16 Scene Modes to simplify shooting in a range of common situations. The LCD monitor is extra large at 2.5 in., and the camera runs on only 2 AA batteries.

Nikon's innovative D-Lighting function compensates for exposure problems by adding light and detail to dark areas of shots, while keeping brighter areas just as they are. Nikon's In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically does away with red eyes in-camera. And Nikon exclusive BSS (Best Shot Selector) selects and saves the best of a series of several shots.

The Nikon S4 incorporates the Nikon Face Priority AF* function that uses advanced biometric facial recognition technology to detect a person's face at typical portrait taking distances, then automatically focuses on the face area.

* Face recognition capability may be limited depending on the shooting conditions.

The Nikon Coolpix S4 should appeal to point-and-shoot photographers desiring a long zoom with a unique swivel lens design.

	Nikon Coolpix S4	QuickFact™ Sheet
	Image Sensor	6.0 effective megapixels (2816 x 2112) 1/2.5 in. CCD
	Lens	Zoom-Nikkor
	Focal Length	6.3-63mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 38-380mm);12 elements in 9 groups
	Maximum Aperture	Five-step; aperture values for the entire zoom range are: f/3.5, f/4.0, f/6.8/ and f/13.6
	Optical Zoom	10x
	Macro	6 cm / 2.5 in.
	Auto Focus	• Contrast-detect TTL AF with AF-assist illuminator • Auto (5-area automatic focus selection) and center-focus area selection available
	Shutter Speed	2 - 1/1,000 sec.
	Exposure Control	Auto, Scene Modes
	Shooting Modes	Still: Auto, Scene Assist (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist, Voice Recording); BSS (Best Shot Selector); AE-BSS; Color Options; Blur Warning; Date Imprint; Self-timer (10 sec.); Continuous: approx. 1.3fps, Multi-shot 16 (16 frames 1/16 in size); Movie: With sound: TV movie (640) at 15fps; small size (320) at 15fps; smaller size (160) at 15fps; Without sound: Time-lapse movie at 15fps
	Exposure Compensation
	Light Metering
	White Balance
	Viewfinder
	LCD	2.5-in. 110,000-dot TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment
	ISO Sensitivity
	Storage Media	SD memory card (optional); 13.5MB internal memory equipped
	Battery	Two AA-size batteries (Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery EN-MH1-B2 with Battery Charger MH-71, LR6 alkaline batteries (supplied), ZR6 oxy-nickel batteries and FR6/L91 lithium batteries), AC Adapter EH-62B Battery Life (approx.): Approx. 290 shots with EN-MH1-B2 Rechargeable Batteries, approx. 450 shots with lithium batteries, approx 160 shots with LR6 (AA-size alkaline batteries) (based on CIPA standard*)
	Included Accessories	• No memory card included • 2 AA-sized alkaline batteries • Audio Video Cable EG-CP14, USB Cable UC-E6 • Strap (Neck); Lens cap • Software CD-ROM (PictureProject)
	Dimensions (W x H x D)	111.5 x 68.5 x 37 mm / 4.4 x 2.7 x 1.4 in.
	Weight (Camera body only)	205g / 7.2 oz.
	MSRP	US $399.95 / CDN $499.95