Nikon COOLPIX 4500 User Manual

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Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Shooting-Mode Selection
The shooting modes available with the COOLPIX4500 range from simple
“point-and-shoot” modes ( and scene) to modes such as programmed
auto and manual that put you in control of all or most camera settings. The
options available in the shooting menu depend on the mode selected.
Shooting-Mode Selection
Shooting and Exposure Modes
Auto mode
( 19)
A full auto, “point-and-shoot” mode
suited to snapshots or other occasions
on which you want to take a quick shot
without worrying about camera set-
tings.
Pressing MENU
button displays
image quality
and size menu
( 101) .
Scene mode
( 44)
The COOLPIX4500 offers a choice of six-
teen “scene” modes for common sub-
jects and shooting situations.
Scene menu con-
trols scene selec-
tion and image
quality and size
( 101).
MenuMode Description
P
Programmed
auto
( 52)
Camera sets shutter speed and aperture
for best exposure. Flexible program (
52) and exposure compensation ( 69)
offer a degree of control over exposure
settings.
S
Shutter-
priority auto
( 53)
You control shutter speed; camera sets
aperture automatically for best results.
You control both shutter speed and ap-
erture.
M
Manual
( 55)
A
Aperture-
priority auto
( 54)
You control aperture; camera sets shut-
ter speed automatically for best results.
In these modes,
you have access
to all settings in
the shooting
and setup menus
( 88). Chang-
es to menu set-
tings apply to all
four modes.

Nikon COOLPIX 4500 Specifications

General

Megapixel	4 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image sensor size	1/1.8 \
Optical zoom	- x
Focal length range	7.85 - 32 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups)	10/8
Interface	USB 1.1, AV out
Digital SLR	No
Built-in flash	Yes
Camera shutter speed	8 - 1/2300 s
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	38 - 155 mm
Normal focusing range	0.5 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modes	continuous auto focus, multi point auto focus, single auto focus, spot auto focus
Macro focusing range (wide)	0.02 -? m
ISO sensitivity	200, 400, 800
Compatible memory cards	CF
Motion JPEG frame rate	15 fps
Field of view	97 %
Display diagonal	1.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)	110000 pixels
Product color	Black
Battery type	EN-EL1
Flash modes	auto, Red-eye reduction
Scene modes	beach, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, party (indoor), Sunset, Landscape (scenery)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	50 mm
Width	130 mm
Height	73 mm
Weight	360 g