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Nikon CoolPix 4500

Nikon updates the hugely successful Coolpix 995, adding a full 4.0-megapixel CCD!

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 5/29/2002

MSRP $610 US
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General
Model Name:	Nikon Coolpix 4500
Model Number:	E4500
Camera Format:	Swivel
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	MC-EU1 Cabled Electronic type
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:	Metal
Operating System:	Windows, MacOS
Weight:	12.7 oz (360 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Size:	5.1 x 2.9 x 2.0 in. (130 x 73 x 50 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2272x1704, 2560x1520, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768
Movie Resolution:	320x240
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	4.00
CCD Size (inches):	1/1.8"
CCD Filter Type:
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:	4
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	38 - 155 mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.07x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect TTL
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 12.2 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	2 - 10000 cm 0.8 - 4081.6 in
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture:
Max Aperture:	f/2.6
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.6 (wide) / f/5.1 (tele) - ???
Aperture Step Size:	0.33
Lens Thread:	28 mm
Lens Thread Type:	Lens threads
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Real-Image Optical Zoom
Optical VF Accuracy:	80%
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:	97%
LCD Size (inches):	1.5
LCD Resolution (pixels):	110000
Max Playback Zoom:	6.00
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100, 200, 400, 800
ISO Rating Max:	800
Number of White Balance Settings:	7
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Preset, Fine, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Speedlight
Manual White Balance:	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	8
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/2300
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	256 segment matrix, center-weighted, spot, AF spot
Spot Metering:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Self Timer:	3 or 10
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	5
Flash Modes:	Auto, Off, Auto w/ red-eye reduction, On, Slow Sync
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	3.0
Flash Range Description:	Wide: 0.5 - 1.6m (1.8 - 5.3ft); Tele: 0.5 - 3m (1.8 - 9.8ft)
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	Yes
Ext Flash Connection:	Sync terminal for SK-E900 bracket
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2
Other Memory Types:	IBM Microdrive
Memory Included (MB):
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF-RGB
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:	QuickTime
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:	DC In, Flash sync
Included Software:	Nikon View 5
OS Compatibility:	Win 98SE, ME, 2000 Pro, XP; MacOS 9.0-9.2, 10.1.2
Performance Timing
Startup Time:
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res):
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:
Cycle Time Min Res:
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	15.00
Movie Sec @ Max Res:	35.00
Movie Sec @ Min Res:	35.00
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	EN-EL1, 2CR5
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable, Lithium disposable
Batteries Included:	1 x EN-EL1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website