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Applicable model(s) COOLPIX4300

Q.No.3169: What are the camera main sales points?
Ans : Features
1. High-resolution CCD sensor with 4.0 effective megapixels
Superb Nikon total imaging quality is established by 4.0 effective megapixels 1/1.8 in.
CCD sensor (4.13 million total pixels, 2,272 x 1,704-pixel images), a high-quality 3X Zoom-Nikkor lens and Nikon advanced image processing.
You can enjoy precise detail and natural color gradation even in prints up to B4 size.
2. Easy-to-use 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens
8-24mm focal range (equivalent to 38-114mm in the 35mm [135] camera format); lens design featuring an optical system with 9 elements in 8 groups. Up to 4x digital zoom is available.
In Macro mode, you can shoot as close as 4cm from the subject.
3. Quick response enhances operational ease
By turning on the power and selecting the Auto mode using the Mode dial, you can begin shooting almost immediately.
4. Portable, ergonomic design
When you are shooting while looking at LCD monitor, camera shake tends to occur.
The E4300 design makes it easy to get a secure grip, preventing camera shake.
The camera warm, rounded contours project a feeling of familiarity.
5. Scene Modes
Users can select the desired mode from the menu, and then the camera automatically adjusts to the most appropriate settings.
6. Longer battery life
Extended battery life of approx.
90 minutes with LCD monitor on (when used with exclusive Li-ion rechargeable battery).
7. Many optional system accessories
Fisheye Converter, Wideangle Converters, and 2x and 3x Telephoto Converters are available; 3x Telephoto Converter increases focal length up to 342mm in 35mm format.
The Multi-functional Remote Cord and the Slide Copy Adapter (which is like a simple slide film scanner) are also available to further enhance the camera versatility.
The MACRO COOL-LIGHT SL-1 accessory evenly illuminates near-field subjects for detailed macro shots without obtrusive shadows.
8. Reasonable price
For a camera that offers a 4.0 effective megapixel CCD sensor and a 3x Zoom-Nikkor Lens, the E4300 price is extremely reasonable.
All products necessary for the user to be able to use the camera right away are included in the package.

Other features
- Transfer button
When you connect the E4300 to a PC via the supplied USB Cable, Nikon View 5 is automatically launched.
Pressing the Transfer button automatically transfers images from the camera to the PC.
- Highly accurate Multi AF
Multi AF using five focus areas is employed; the user can select any one of the five focus areas manually.
This is very helpful when shooting a subject that is not centered.
- 256-segment Matrix Metering and Matrix Auto White Balance
Uses Nikon 256-segment Matrix sensor for outstanding exposures in even the most difficult lighting conditions.
Center-weighted and Spot AF metering are also available.
Matrix Auto White Balance features five manual settings, giving the user precise control and added creative potential.
- Movie and Ultra High-speed Continuous mode
Ultra High-speed Continuous mode allows users to capture 70 QVGA-size images at up to approx. 30 fps.
Also, Multi-Shot 16 mode enables shooting of 1/16-size shots for display in a single frame.
Movie mode enables reproduction of QVGA-size (320 x 240 pixels) images (without audio) in QuickTime file format for up to 40 sec. at approx. 15 fps.
- Quick Review
Enables confirmation of any previously captured images in quarter-screen while simultaneously framing the next picture; pressing again allows the image to be viewed at full frame, Thumbnail playback (1/9 and 1/4) and Enlarged playback; during review, pressing the shutter release button halfway reengages recording mode.
- Small Picture function
The Small Picture function creates reduced-size pictures (640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120, or 96 x 72) for quick and easy distribution by e-mail or uploading to the web.
- Compatible with USB Mass-Storage Class interface and PTP
Windows XP/Mac OS X are compatible with PTP.
Other operating systems are compatible with USB Mass-Storage Class.
- More features
1.5-inch, 110,000-dot, low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD monitor
Built-in Speedlight with five modes including Red-Eye Reduction capability
Noise Reduction mode
Best-Shot Selector (BSS)
Video output
Exif 2.2 (Exif Print)