From time to time consumer electronics are making a big shift. The original Polaroid camera did it. So did the Apple and Mac. The portable cell phone was another instance. That time may have arrived again with Nikon's new Coolpix S1000PJ. It's the world's first digital camera with a built-in projector.
This isn't just a digital camera with an interesting new feature, though. This model has a dozen features that make it outstanding, even by contemporary standards. The full 12.1 megapixels resolution is great on even the largest ordinary prints, such as 11 x 14. That's only useful with a low-noise chip, of course. Not surprisingly, Nikon delivers here.
The LCD monitor is just as impressive. The clear, 2.7" viewing area is sharp even under full daylight conditions. Its anti-reflective glare coating ensures clear viewing in bright light across a range of angles.
Good image stabilization technology is a must, naturally, to take advantage of a wide range of opportunities. Here, too, Nikon has excelled. The Nikon S1000PJ digital camera features five different methods.
That's all automatic. Motion Detection, Electronic VR image stabilization, Lens shift VR (vibration reduction), and Best Shot Selector all kick in as needed, singly or in combination. Nikon has covered practically every way that tiny hand and body movements can fuzzy an image. You get sharp photos on even high-action shots at high zoom. The Scene Auto Selector feature complements that.
There are tons of terrific add-on features in the Nikon Coolpix S1000PJ as well that are more than just "nice to have".
Skin softening technology creates great portraits right in the camera. You don't have to bother with lengthy touch-up sessions with computer image software afterwards. And, the Smart Portrait System gives you outstanding shots the instant you click the shutter.
Quick Retouch balances contrast and color saturation for you to produce a clear, rich looking scene. On those low-light shots where that's especially hard to accomplish, D-Lighting kicks in to add detail. Exposures are always optimized. You concentrate on framing and timing your shot to get just what you want. Let the camera do all the technical adjustments for you.
But, of course, the truly distinguishing feature is the built-in projector.
Now you don't have to download your photos to your PC or transfer them to the Internet to see and share them right away. Project the image on any flat, white surface and you have an enlarged view of your snapshot anywhere, anytime. You don't have to bother plugging your SD card into an HDTV to get large, ultra-high res viewing, either. The projector lens provides sharp images on any appropriate surface.
That feature would be nearly useless if you had to hold the camera, of course. Nikon developed a kit for the S1000PJ to allow you to put it on a stand for steady viewing. Then, click the wireless remote to move from picture to picture without rocking the projector. The S1000PJ's slim case and low weight (155g/5.5 oz, not including battery) means you won't get hand strain when snapping those shots either.
The Nikon Coolpix S1000PJ might just have started a revolution. Join the crowd and find out how. - 29888
This isn't just a digital camera with an interesting new feature, though. This model has a dozen features that make it outstanding, even by contemporary standards. The full 12.1 megapixels resolution is great on even the largest ordinary prints, such as 11 x 14. That's only useful with a low-noise chip, of course. Not surprisingly, Nikon delivers here.
The LCD monitor is just as impressive. The clear, 2.7" viewing area is sharp even under full daylight conditions. Its anti-reflective glare coating ensures clear viewing in bright light across a range of angles.
Good image stabilization technology is a must, naturally, to take advantage of a wide range of opportunities. Here, too, Nikon has excelled. The Nikon S1000PJ digital camera features five different methods.
That's all automatic. Motion Detection, Electronic VR image stabilization, Lens shift VR (vibration reduction), and Best Shot Selector all kick in as needed, singly or in combination. Nikon has covered practically every way that tiny hand and body movements can fuzzy an image. You get sharp photos on even high-action shots at high zoom. The Scene Auto Selector feature complements that.
There are tons of terrific add-on features in the Nikon Coolpix S1000PJ as well that are more than just "nice to have".
Skin softening technology creates great portraits right in the camera. You don't have to bother with lengthy touch-up sessions with computer image software afterwards. And, the Smart Portrait System gives you outstanding shots the instant you click the shutter.
Quick Retouch balances contrast and color saturation for you to produce a clear, rich looking scene. On those low-light shots where that's especially hard to accomplish, D-Lighting kicks in to add detail. Exposures are always optimized. You concentrate on framing and timing your shot to get just what you want. Let the camera do all the technical adjustments for you.
But, of course, the truly distinguishing feature is the built-in projector.
Now you don't have to download your photos to your PC or transfer them to the Internet to see and share them right away. Project the image on any flat, white surface and you have an enlarged view of your snapshot anywhere, anytime. You don't have to bother plugging your SD card into an HDTV to get large, ultra-high res viewing, either. The projector lens provides sharp images on any appropriate surface.
That feature would be nearly useless if you had to hold the camera, of course. Nikon developed a kit for the S1000PJ to allow you to put it on a stand for steady viewing. Then, click the wireless remote to move from picture to picture without rocking the projector. The S1000PJ's slim case and low weight (155g/5.5 oz, not including battery) means you won't get hand strain when snapping those shots either.
The Nikon Coolpix S1000PJ might just have started a revolution. Join the crowd and find out how. - 29888
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If you're looking to buy a new Nikon Coolpix digital camera check out why the S1000PJ - the world's first projector camera - is an excellent choice!
