The Nikon Coolpix 4500 has 4.0 megapixels resolution,
4x optical zoom and 16 scene modes. The
lens is a superb Nikkor with a 35mm format equivalent
of 38-155mm, and a maximum aperture of F2.6. At
5.1 (W) x 2.9 (H) x 2.0 (D) in. (main body 1.6
in. depth), it's about the size of a Palm Pilot
(though twice as thick) and weighs approx. 12.7
oz. (without battery and storage media).
Macro
focus is at 0.8 inches (read that again: less
than 1 inch, folks!), and an optional COOL-LIGHT
SL-1 macro ring light makes this camera an ideal
for serious macro photography. We continue to
be amazed at the quality macro pictures we see
taken with this camera or its predecessors, the
990/995.
There are many things to like about the Nikon
Coolpix 4500: the unique twist lens, excellent
macro capabilities, the bulb setting for night
photography, flexible exposure control, all the
shooting modes we would ever desire. The Coolpix
4500 also accepts all optional Coolpix lenses
and accessories including the 8mm Fisheye, Wide
Angle, 2x and 3x Telephoto Converters. We wished
that Nikon had provided low-light focus-assist
AF, and shutter lag were shorter.
The Nikon Coolpix 4500 is for serious photography,
and serious amateur photographers keen on macro
photography will probably not find a better choice.
Contrast-detect TTL AF:
5-area Multi AF or Spot AF selectable
•
Continuous AF mode (when
using LCD monitor), Single AF mode (when
not using LCD monitor and/or selectable
from shooting menu), Manual Focus (50
positions, focus confirmation image)
Shutter
Speed
8
to 1/2,300 sec., and Bulb (up to 5 min.)
Exposure Control
Programmed Auto
with Flexible Program, Shutter-Priority Auto,
Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual
Shooting Modes
Auto, Programmed-Auto,
Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto,
Scene (Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night Portrait,
Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night Landscape,
Museum, Fireworks Show, Close Up, Copy, Backlight,
Sports, Panorama Assist, Dawn/Dusk and Multiple
Exposure), Manual; Movie (35 sec. of QVGA-size
images with sound); Continuous
Matrix Auto White
Balance with TTL control, 5-mode Manual with
fine tuning (Daylight, Incandescent, Flourescent,
Cloudy, Speedlight), Preset; White Balance
Bracketing
Auto or Manual
(ISO 100, 200, 400, 800 equivalent); can be
controlled in any exposure mode
Storage
Media
CompactFlash
(CF) Card Type I or II (incl. IBM 1GB Microdrive)
Battery
Rechargeable Li-Ion
Battery with Battery Charger
Included
Accessories
•
16MB CF Card
•
Li-Ion Battery; Battery
Charger
•
A/V Cable, USB Cable
•
Strap (Neck)
•
Software CD-ROM (NikonView)
Dimensions (W
x H x D)
5.1 x 2.9 x 2.0
in.
Weight (Camera
body only)
12.7 oz.
MSRP
$499.95
(with $200 mail-in rebate)
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