Nikon COOLPIX S3300 and S4300
Nikon boosts its COOLPIX range of compact cameras with two new models that are as good-looking as they are intelligent. The colourful S3300, successor to the hugely popular COOLPIX S3100, packs in 16-megapixels, a NIKKOR 6x zoom lens, 6.7 cm (2.7-in.) LCD screen, lens-shift vibration reduction technology, 720p video recording and in-camera filter effects. Meanwhile, the S4300 has all this and more, featuring a bigger 7.5 cm (3.0-in.) LCD monitor with touchscreen operation.
“Both the COOLPIX S3300 and COOLPIX S4300 are designed for capturing fleeting moments as soon as they happen,” explains Nicolas Gillet, Product Manager for Consumer Products at Nikon Europe. “They are sleek enough to fit in any purse or pocket, and come in such eye-catching colours that you’ll want to take them everywhere. Features such as super-fast start up, one touch 720p HD movie recording and smart auto functions mean you’ll never miss the vital moment. The in-camera special effects mean you can have some fun with your pictures too.”
The colourful way to capture your life – the COOLPIX S3300
Even with its impressive 6x NIKKOR zooms lens, the COOLPIX S3300’s aluminium body is only 19.5mm wide. Ideal for the style-conscious snapper, it comes in seven stunning colours: Silver, Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Red, and Blue.
Aimed at making life simple, the S3300 has a host of features that make taking pictures easy and fun. A range of scene modes automatically optimize the camera settings for 18 popular photographic styles, effects and locations. A fast and accurate auto focus (AF) system, and Subject Tracking AF, makes it effortless to capture subjects that are on the move, achieving bright, crisp results every time. Finally, Nikon’s Smart Portrait system, with features such as Smile Timer, Blink Proof and Skin Softening, makes sure that everyone looks their best in all photos.
When you want to capture more than a moment, the COOLPIX S3300 can switch to sharp 720p video recording at the touch of a button.
A smart touch – the COOLPIX S4300
Combining the latest in compact camera technology with some serious style, this clever 16-megapixel camera comes in four appealing colours, including red and white, and features an intuitive 7.5 cm (3.0-in.) 460k-dot LCD touchscreen.
The rapid menu system and high-resolution touchscreen let you focus and shoot with one-touch simplicity, or switch between functions with ease. The NIKKOR 6x optical zoom makes group shots or close-ups easy, and fun filter effects such as Selective Colour let you enhance photos on the spot.
The COOLPIX S4300 comes in four colours: Silver, Black, Red and White
Additional features: COOLPIX S3300
Lens-shift VR (vibration reduction): capture steady photos and movies thanks to Nikon’s automatic vibration reduction technology, which counters the effects of camera shake in real time.
Retouch Menu: enhance your photos in-camera with a range of filter effects. Includes options such as Selective Color, which converts your image to monochrome then adds a splash of color to an area of your choice, and Cross Screen, which lends a starry effect to bright objects.
18 scene modes: scene modes automatically optimize the camera settings for popular photographic styles, effects and locations. Achieve great shots just by selecting the mode that matches your situation.
Fast and accurate AF: when you want to capture subjects that are not in the center of the frame, you can set the camera to shoot with a 99-point autofocus system for extra-sharp results.
Fast start-up: ready in just 0.8 seconds, this camera captures fleeting moments with ease.
Subject Tracking AF: capture sharp shots of subjects that can’t or won’t stay still. Subject Tracking AF keeps the camera focused on a selected subject even if it is moving around.
Wireless transfer: compatible with Eye-Fi X2 (or later) cards. Transmit your digital photos (in JPEG format) directly to your phone or personal computer, and then connect to the Internet to take advantage of Nikon’s photo sharing service, my Picturetown.
EXPEED C2 image processing system provides enhanced movie recording, high-sensitivity performance and maximum image quality.
Additional features: COOLPIX S4300
Lens shift VR (vibration reduction): capture steady photos and movies thanks to Nikon’s automatic vibration reduction technology, which counters the effects of camera shake in real time.
Crisp 720p video recording
Retouch Menu: enhance your photos in-camera with a range of filter effects. Includes options such as Selective Color, which converts your image to monochrome then adds a splash of color to an area of your choice, and Cross Screen, which lends a starry effect to bright objects.
Wireless transfer: compatible with Eye-Fi X2 (or later) cards. Transmit your digital photos (in JPEG format) directly to your phone or personal computer, and then connect to the Internet to take advantage of Nikon’s photo sharing service, my Picturetown.
EXPEED C2 image processing system provides enhanced movie recording, high-sensitivity performance and maximum image quality.
ViewNX 2
ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package that enables users to quickly and easily import, browse, edit and share still images and movies. Building upon the highly successful ViewNX software, ViewNX 2 is a user-friendly suite that offers a huge range of features, going well beyond those supplied as part of a PC’s operating system. Newly-incorporated movie-editing functions have been taken directly from Nikon’s award-winning DSLR range, enabling users to create stunning movie footage. ViewNX 2 is included with all Nikon digital cameras and is also available as a free download.
EXPEED C2
The original EXPEED image processing system incorporated all of the accumulated expertise and technologies developed throughout Nikon’s long history. Now, the latest evolution of Nikon’s renowned system, EXPEED C2, expands the possibilities of photography even further, with enhanced movie recording, high-sensitivity performance and maximum image quality. EXPEED C2 maximizes sensor performance for clear, life-like images that exhibit vivid colors, reduced noise and smooth tonal gradations for outstanding photos and movies.
