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 2.7" LCD monitor has been given equal thought and care by Nikon's engineers. It's fully large enough to make composing easy and retains that value even under ordinary daylight conditions outdoors. The anti-reflective glare coating ensures clear viewing under all but the harshest direct light.
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 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 many other add-on features in the Nikon Coolpix S1000PJ, too, 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.
The Quick Retouch feature balances contrast and color saturation. You get clear, rich looking photos consistently. Low-light shots are no problem, either. D-Lighting kicks in to add detail and optimizes exposures for you. You concentrate instead on selecting your shot. Let the electronics do all the technical adjustments for you.
It goes without saying, though, that the truly distinguishing feature of the Coolpix S1000PJ digital camera is the built-in projector.
No need to download your photos to your PC or Apple to share them right away. Just project your picture on any flat, white surface to get an enlarged view of your snapshot anywhere, anytime. No need to plug your SD card into an HDTV to get large, ultra-high res viewing. The projector lens provides sharp images on any appropriate surface.
That feature would be dulled if you had to hold the camera, of course. So, Nikon has developed a kit for the Coolpix S1000PJ that allows you to place it on a stand for rock-solid viewing. The wireless remote lets you move from picture to picture without disturbing the projector. The slim case and low weight guarantees you won't get hand strain while taking those shots either.
Yes, the Nikon Coolpix S1000PJ is a game changer. Time for the others to play catch up.
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 2.7" LCD monitor has been given equal thought and care by Nikon's engineers. It's fully large enough to make composing easy and retains that value even under ordinary daylight conditions outdoors. The anti-reflective glare coating ensures clear viewing under all but the harshest direct light.
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 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 many other add-on features in the Nikon Coolpix S1000PJ, too, 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.
The Quick Retouch feature balances contrast and color saturation. You get clear, rich looking photos consistently. Low-light shots are no problem, either. D-Lighting kicks in to add detail and optimizes exposures for you. You concentrate instead on selecting your shot. Let the electronics do all the technical adjustments for you.
It goes without saying, though, that the truly distinguishing feature of the Coolpix S1000PJ digital camera is the built-in projector.
No need to download your photos to your PC or Apple to share them right away. Just project your picture on any flat, white surface to get an enlarged view of your snapshot anywhere, anytime. No need to plug your SD card into an HDTV to get large, ultra-high res viewing. The projector lens provides sharp images on any appropriate surface.
That feature would be dulled if you had to hold the camera, of course. So, Nikon has developed a kit for the Coolpix S1000PJ that allows you to place it on a stand for rock-solid viewing. The wireless remote lets you move from picture to picture without disturbing the projector. The slim case and low weight guarantees you won't get hand strain while taking those shots either.
Yes, the Nikon Coolpix S1000PJ is a game changer. Time for the others to play catch up.
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