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Explanation of functions

Effective Megapixels
High-quality Zoom
The effective megapixel count is the number of pixels that actually makes
COOLPIX cameras offer ample zooming capability, with performance
up the image captured by a digital camera. Images recorded with more
extending to 10x zoom with the COOLPIX S4. As a result, they make it easy
effective megapixels will therefore contain a larger amount of image
to zoom in for tight portraits, for example, or zoom right out to capture
information, resulting in higher-level sharpness. See Total Megapixels.
expansive landscapes.
Total Megapixels
Not all pixels record a part of the image. Some are purposely masked off
to receive no light, producing a baseline value from which to calibrate light
received by the effective pixels. The number of masked-off pixels plus
the number of effective pixels equals the number of total megapixels. See
35mm
Effective Megapixels.
Internal Memory
Nikkor Lenses
Internal memory gives you the freedom to shoot images at any time,
even when you're not carrying any memory media. It also makes it easy
Highly respected by leading professional photographers, Nikkor lenses are
to transfer images between memory media as you please.
renowned for their outstanding autofocus performance, true-to-life color,
high contrast and exceptional sharpness.
Direct Printing (PictBridge)
Nikkor ED Glass
PictBridge direct print capability lets you conveniently connect your
camera direct to a compatible printer — doing away with the need for a
Lenses made of Super ED glass achieve sharper, clearer images. They
computer.
are also more resilient than conventional lenses and offer more consistent
optical performance.
Pictmotion
Vibration Reduction (VR)
Refer to page 5.
Refer to page 4.
Electronic Vibration Reduction (Electronic VR)
Electronic VR detects and compensates for minor camera movement
in-camera, adding greater stability during movie recording.
COOLPIX P3
COOLPIX P4
COOLPIX S6
Effective Megapixels
8.1
8.1
Total Megapixels
8.3
8.3
Nikkor Lenses
Nikkor ED Glass
Vibration Reduction (VR)
Electronic Vibration Reduction (Electronic VR)
High-quality Zoom
3.5x
3.5x
Internal Memory
23
23
20
MB
MB
Direct Printing (PictBridge)
Pictmotion
Movie with Sound
Time-lapse Movie
30fps
30fps
30fps
TV/Small Size Movie
30fps
30fps
30/15fps
Best Shot Selector (BSS)
Macro mode
4cm
4cm
4cm
Movie with Sound
The ability to record movies with sound lets you capture so much more
of the moment, letting you record voices along with faces, or background
noise to accompany scenery.
Time-lapse Movie
Time-lapse Movie mode creates movies out of images taken using the
Time-lapse feature, which enables users to specify the interval between
shots. Ideal for capturing action taking place over longer durations, it
can be used to produce movies of fl owers blooming, or clouds rushing
across the sky, for example.
70mm
105mm
TV/Small Size Movie
TV movie mode records VGA-size images (640 x 480 pixels) that fi t
perfectly on a TV screen. Small movie produces QVGA-size movies (320
x 240 pixels).
Best Shot Selector (BSS)
Best Shot Selector automatically selects the shot with the sharpest
focus from a series of consecutive images.
Macro mode
Macro mode lets you fi ll the frame with small
objects, adjusting the lens for much closer
focus and stopping down the aperture for
maximum depth of fi eld.
COOLPIX S5
COOLPIX S4
COOLPIX L2
COOLPIX L3
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
5.1
6.18
5.25
6.18
6.18
6.4
3x
3x
3x
3x
10x
21
13.5
23
23
MB
MB
MB
MB
MB
30fps
15fps
TV 30/15fps Small 30/15fps
TV 30/15fps Small 30/15fps
30/15fps
15fps
4cm
4cm
10cm
10cm
18
Scene modes
Scene modes make it easy to achieve pleasing results in a wide range of
common situations. Select the icon best matching the scene and let the
camera choose the optimal settings automatically.
Advanced Scene modes
Advanced Scene modes let you apply different color shades to individual
Scene modes, choosing from different intensity levels to produce
pictures more in tune with your tastes.
Normal
Effect 1
Scene modes with Scene assist
Scene assist helps you take better pictures when
using Portrait, Landscape, Sports and Night
Landscape Scene modes — helping you compose
your pictures with useful framing guides displayed in
the monitor.
Face-priority AF*
Refer to page 4.
D-Lighting
Refer to page 4.
COOLPIX L4
COOLPIX L1
Scene modes
4.0
6.2
4.23
6.37
Advanced Scene modes
Scene modes with Scene assist
Face-priority AF
D-Lighting
In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
3x
5x
Wireless LAN Support (IEEE802.11b/g)
10
10
Continuous Shooting
MB
MB
Aperture-priority Auto mode
Color Options
Date Imprint
Small Picture
15fps
15/30fps
TTL White Balance
USB Interface
Voice Recording
4cm
4cm
In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
Refer to page 4.
Wireless LAN Support (IEEE802.11b/g)
Send shots from memory media to a computer at will,
transfer each image to computer as soon as it's taken,
or send images direct to a compatible printer — all
without the need for wires and cables.
Continuous Shooting
Swift continuous shooting capability lets you take a series of pictures in quick
succession, making it easy to capture action as it happens.
Effect 2
Aperture-priority Auto mode
Enabling greater control over the shot, Aperture-priority Auto mode lets
you manually select aperture size, while the camera chooses the optimal
shutter speed.
Color Options
Color Options let you produce more creative results in a manner
similar to using a fi lter, letting you change the mood of your images
with a choice of Standard color, Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia
and Cyanotype.
COOLPIX P3
COOLPIX P4
COOLPIX S6
COOLPIX S5
COOLPIX S4
7
7
11
11
11
9
9
4
4
4
19
Date Imprint
The Date Imprint function automatically adds date information to images
taken, making it easy to organize pictures later on.
Small Picture
The Small Picture function reduces the size of data for selected images,
making them better suited to emailing.
TTL White Balance
Through The Lens White Balance automatically ensures accurate, optimal
color temperature across a range of lighting conditions, keeping colors
true to the way you see them.
USB Interface
USB connectivity gives you plug-and-play convenience when
connecting your camera to a computer or compatible printer —
enabling image data to be transferred with speed and ease.
Voice Recording
The handy Voice Recording function can be used to record literally
hours of sound when used with suffi cient memory media.
COOLPIX L2
COOLPIX L3
COOLPIX L4
COOLPIX L1
11
11
11
11
4
4
4
4

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