Click on the Coolpix 4500 to take a QuickTime VR tour

The Coolpix 4500 is Nikon's first digital camera to feature a 4.0 effective megapixel CCD combined with a 4x Optical (38-155mm in 35mm photography) Zoom-Nikkor lens. Built on the award winning swivel-lens body design of the Coolpix 995, the Coolpix 4500 offers advanced imaging control options as well as numerous automatic functions for a wide range of versatility in a more compact, solid and ergonomic magnesium alloy body. The Coolpix 4500 provides superior still images up to a maximum size of 2,272 x 1,704 pixels.

For the advanced photographer, the camera features four exposure metering options including Nikon's exclusive 256-segment Matrix Metering, Center-weighted, Spot and Spot AF metering. Image quality settings include TTL White Balance, White Balance Bracketing, Four-step Saturation control (including Black and White and Sepia modes) and a Noise Reduction mode. The Coolpix 4500 offers a full range of exposure options; Program AE, Flexible Program, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Full Manual, AE Bracketing of both the exposure value and white balance and Best Shot Selector. Sharp imaging is assured by the five-area multi autofocus with an extra wide focus range for quick and diverse image composition.

For automatic functions, the camera includes a variety of options provided by 16 built-in Scene modes and an automatic pop-up flash. The Coolpix 4500 also has sound features for attaching up to 20 seconds of recorded notes to photos, and for capturing 35 seconds of video movies with sound. With the optional Coolpix accessories, including the new Macro Cool-Light SL-1, and lens adapters like the fisheye and wide-angle, this camera is perfect for both creative photography as well as educational and business purposes when total image capture and control are needed.

After the pictures are taken, the camera easily connects to a computer for fast transfer of the images with the included USB cable. The Coolpix 4500 features Nikon's One-Touch Upload button directly on the camera to quickly and easily transfer images to the desktop or Internet with the touch of a button.

Coolpix 4500 Features at a Glance:

• Four megapixel effective CCD for images up to 2272x1704 pixels
• Swiveling Nikkor 4x optical zoom (38-155mm in 35mm equivalent)
• Macro focus with AF down to 3/4 of an inch!
• 1.5-inch TFT color monitor with LED backlight
• CompactFlash Type II card slot (512MB/1GB Microdrive compatible)
• EN-EL1 rechargeable battery and charger included
• Programmed Auto (with Shift), Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority and Full Manual exposure modes
• Drive modes: Single, Continuous, Ultra High Speed Continuous, 16-Shot Multi and 320x240 QuickTime Movie w/audio
• 32MB DRAM buffer for fast, 2 sec shot-to-shot speed
• Shutter speeds from 1/2300 sec. to 8 secs (Bulb to 5 mins)
• Aperture settings from F2.6 to F10.3
• 7-bladed lens diaphram for true depth of field control
• Auto Pop-up flash with auto, fill, slow sync, and red-eye reduction
• Control of color sharpness and saturation
• Five-area multifocus system and Spot-AF
• 256-segment Matrix Metering, Center-weighted or Spot
• Noise Reduction for long exposures
• ISO sensitivity of 100, 200, 400 or 800 (in all modes)
• Matrix Auto White Balance plus Fine, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Speedlight and Preset.
• AE Bracketing with white balance as well as exposure value
• 7,900-step autofocus with 50-step manual focus
• Record images in TIFF-RGB (uncompressed) or JPEG Fine, Normal, or Basic quality.
• Lens section lock prevents "drooping" when using heavy lenses
• Epson PRINT Image Matching Technology compatible
• External sync connector for Nikon Speedlights
• USB 1.1 port for image download
• One-Touch upload for easy image transfers
• User-upgradeable camera firmware
• Compatible with existing Coolpix auxilliary lenses

The Coolpix 4500 includes NikonView 5, a complete image editing and processing package to simply organize, retrieve and print images, create a slideshow and share pictures via email, the Web or PDAs. For added image creativity, the camera package also includes ArcSoft's® PhotoImpression™ to edit, retouch or apply special effects to photos; VideoImpression™ to edit and share QuickTime™ movies, as well as Panorama Maker, which lets users easily stitch together a number of images to automatically create beautiful panoramic photographs ready to print or email and ArcSoft PhotoBase™ for PDAs. The camera is powered by a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, included with the camera along with the charger, to provide approximately 100 minutes of continuous operation.

Shown here is the European Coolpix 4500, the only difference is the color of the finger grip. The U.S. model has a teal green grip, the European is red.

Coolpix 4500 Specifications