Release Issued by Nikon:
Two new digital compact cameras with impressive image quality and packed with enhanced in-camera features that are easy to use, making them ideal for beginners of all ages.
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With a stylish look and comfortable grip, the Coolpix 5600 and 4600 make the user feel at ease and ready to shoot right away. The cameras feature a large, bright 1.8 inch LCD monitor that makes it easy to compose shots and to view the results.
In addition to making operation even more convenient, both cameras have been designed to consume significantly less power, This enables the user to shoot almost twice as many shots with alkaline batteries compared to other entry level Nikon digital cameras.*
The Coolpix 5600 and Coolpix 4600 have 5.1 and 4.0 effective megapixels respectively which enable them to deliver high quality images which exceed that of most entry level digital compact cameras. The cameras also feature 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens.
Furthermore, the Coolpix 5600 and 4600 not only allow the user to achieve truly pleasing quality with minimal preparation, but they also stand apart from other cameras in their class with the handy ability to automatically improve the quality of recorded images with the touch of a button. Nikon’s exclusive D-Lighting function, for example, can be selected in Playback mode — automatically recovering and compensating for insufficient flash or excessive back lighting in order to obtain balanced exposure throughout the frame.
Nikon’s Advanced In-Camera Red-Eye Fix has the ability to automatically detect and correct red eyes in most situations. Both cameras are additionally equipped with Blur Warning, which alerts the user when a shot is compromised by camera shake, allowing another shot to be taken to achieve the optimal result.
The Coolpix 5600 and 4600 have been created with compact dimensions, making them easy to carry and attractive to the frequent user. To keep operation simple the Coolpix 5600 and Coolpix 4600 feature the same handy Scene Modes that have made the Coolpix lineup such a success. Scene Modes are easy to use — simply select the mode that most closely fits the subject, such as Sunset or Portrait, then leave the camera to select the appropriate settings automatically. The Coolpix 5600 and 4600 also feature an entirely new “Underwater” Scene Mode, that when using the optional WP-CP3 waterproof case is perfect for shooting scenes while snorkeling or scuba diving.
A choice of five Color Options allows the photographer to have more fun with digital photography, enabling them to select one before shooting to change the entire feel of a shot by making it sepia or black-and-white, for example. The Coolpix 5600 and 4600 also have 14MB of internal memory, which enables images to be recorded without additional memory media. The cameras are compatible with SD cards, which enable a large number of shots to be stored.
The Coolpix 5600 and Coolpix 4600 make it easy to capture action in an expressive manner with movie shooting capability. Both cameras offer a choice of three different movie modes — TV, Small and Smaller — and the Coolpix 5600 has the ability to capture video with sound. They can also be easily connected to a TV, making it simple to share the results.
Printing is made easy with the Coolpix 5600 and 4600. PictBridge compatibility makes it possible to print directly to a compatible printer, without the need for a PC. Both cameras come bundled with Nikon’s own PictureProject software, which is user-friendly and offers a broad selection of versatile functions.
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