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(More customer reviews)I am by no means a camera expert. I am a mother of two kids that wanted a quality camera to catch all the "photo" moments. That meant it needed to be small and lightweight enough to carry around, start quickly so not to miss the shot, and above all, give me a clear picture.
This camera has done all of that plus! This is my third digital camera and by far the best. The pictures are exceptionally clear, complete photo quality! The buit in red eye reduction is a wonderful feature as I like to print directly from the camera to a personal photo printer. My husband was amazed at the quality of the pictures from this camera.
I won't get into all of the features of the camera as most people do not use them, but there are plenty. It's very easy to change settings on the camera as you become more familiar with it and may want to use specific settings.
The camera has a very sturdy feel to it in hand, and has proven pretty durable since I carry it everywhere in my purse and it takes the beating my bag does.
If I had to say anything negative it would be that you have to remove the battery for charging. This is not necessarily a negative, just not what I am used to doing.
Again, I am no expert, just a mom with some great photos of the kids!
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Nikon Coolpix 4200 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical ZoomIntroducing the first digital camera to remove red-eye effect in the camera--the Nikon Coolpix 4200. This metal-bodied compact digital camera features a thinner body and more stylized feature than its predecessors (the Coolpix 2200 and 3200 models) It offers a 4-megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom, and image storage via the 12 MB built-in memory or Secure Digital memory cards.
Optics and Resolution The 4.0-megapixel CCD lets you capture spectacular images at resolutions up to 2272 x 1704 (11 MB file) and print enlargements at sizes up to 11 x 17 inches. It also features 2048 x 1536 (3MP), 1600 x 1200 (2MP), 1280 x 9600 (1MP), 1024 x 768 (PC), and 640 x 480 (TV) resolution modes. The retractable 3x Nikkor zoom lens has a focal range of 7.8 to 23.4mm (equivalent to a 38-114mm lens in 35mm format), and features aspherical elements and an ED glass element. The Coolpix 4200 also has a 4x digital zoom.
Movie Mode Capture video (with audio) at 15 frames per second (fps) at three different settings: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, or 160 x 120 pixels. Movie length is only limited by the amount of storage you have on hand (either internal memory or external memory cards).
More Features The exclusive Nikon In-Camera Red-Eye Fix function analyzes image data and corrects typical instances of red-eye in less than 3 seconds. It's activated when the camera is set to the red eye reduction flash mode, where a the typical pre-flash first minimizes red eye effect. The camera then analyzes the picture using powerful image processing and analysis technology, which is completely automatic and transparent.
You have a choice of automatic, preset, and 7 manual white balance modes. Additionally, the Coolpix 4200 divides the shooting area into segments to determine the most appropriate setting for the capture of faithful colors. There's also a white balance bracketing function, which takes a series of three shots at different white balance settings with just a single press of the shutter release button.
Other features include:
1.5-inch, 110,000 pixel LCD and real-image zoom viewfinder
Built-in flash with red-eye reduction, auto, anytime flash, flash cancel, and slow sync modes
15 scene modes, including four with Scene Assist (Portrait,Night portrait, Landscape, Sports); others include Sunset,Closeup, Museum, Beach/Snow,Fireworks show, Back light, Party, Copy, Dusk/Dawn, and Night Landscape
Best Shot Selector (BSS) takes a series of shots, then automaticallypicks and recordsthe clearest one
Macro shooting capability as close as 1.6 inches
Printing The Coolpix 4200 is PictBridge compatible, which enables you to transfer pictures from your digital camera to your printer, without a PC or image-editing software. All PictBridge devices share three basic features: camera-to-printer connecting, single-image printing, and uniform error messages (in case something goes wrong)
Storage and Transfer Images are stored on either the internal 12 MB flash RAM memory (storing approximately 14 high-resolution images) or on optional Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia (MMC) memory cards. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB 1.1 connectivity, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.
Power and Size The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (EN-EL5), which has an approximate battery life of 150 frames. It measures 3.5 x 2.3 x 1.4 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 5.5 ounces without battery or memory card.
What's in the Box This package contains the Nikon Coolpix 4200 digital camera, hand strap, USB and A/V cables, lithium-ion rechargeable battery (EN-EL5), battery charger (MH-61), quick-start guide, and instruction manual. The CD-ROM features PictureProject photo management software, VideoImpression to edit QuickTime video files, and Panorama Maker to stitch together a number of images captured using the Panorama Assist Scene Mode.
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