• Best Shot Selector
An exclusive Nikon technology, Best Shot Selector automatically selects the image with the sharpest focus from a series of up to ten consecutive images; only the sharpest shot is saved to the memory card.
When Best Shot Selector is chosen, a series of images are stored in the camera's memory where they are evaluated by the camera's computer. The single image with the highest level of detail is then automatically transferred to the memory card.
• Distortion Control
Available in select COOLPIX models, Distortion Control provides optimum image quality for architectural and landscape photographs.
The feature ensures precise subject reproduction and avoids the image distortion that occurs at wide-angle zoom settings or at the peripheries of an image.
• EXPEED
EXPEED is a comprehensive digital imaging processing concept that incorporates the know-how and technologies accumulated throughout Nikon's long history of photographic and digital imaging development.
EXPEED is custom-tuned for each COOLPIX model, applying optimized technologies that provide noise reduction and improved signal-to-noise ratio to render natural-looking pictures of incredible quality.
• Motion Detection
Motion Detection helps you produce sharper results by automatically selecting a faster shutter speed and higher ISO (light sensitivity) setting to compensate for subject movement or camera shake. Motion Detection frees you to enjoy taking great pictures instead of worrying about camera settings.
• Movie Mode
Many COOLPIX cameras offer movie mode, which records sound movie clips at varying resolution and frame rates, depending on the particular model.
Within Movie Mode, there is a time-lapse feature for the capture of sequences of single frames at interval rates ranging from 30 seconds to 60 minutes. When the sequence is completed, the camera automatically compiles the images into a flip-book-like, stop-action movie.
• Nikkor Optics
One of the great advantages of a COOLPIX camera is its NIKKOR lens. For over 70 years Nikon has controlled the design and manufacture of NIKKOR optics for its SLRs and compact cameras.
Nikon pioneered the design and manufacture of aspherical lenses―which minimize optical aberrations while allowing for lighter, smaller optics―and developed ED (extra-low dispersion) glass, which ensures superior sharpness and maximum color correction.
Nikon breakthroughs in microcomputer technology provide for complete integration of NIKKOR lenses into all Nikon imaging systems.
• Scene Auto Selector
A COOLPIX feature that recognizes the type of scene or setting and automatically selects the appropriate scene mode (such as portrait, landscape, night setting or close-up) for optimum results.
• Smart Portrait System
Nikon’s Smart Portrait System incorporates into COOLPIX cameras a series of automatic functions, including In-Camera Red-Eye FixTM, Improved Face-Priority AF, Face Priority AE, Smile Mode, Blink Warning and D-Lighting.
Red-eye Fix. All COOLPIX cameras offer advanced red-eye reduction capability. When set, the in-camera Red-Eye Fix automatically analyzes the captured image for the presence of red-eye and corrects it before saving the image to memory, so you may never see red eyes again.
Face-Priority AF. Available in all COOLPIX models, Face-Priority AF automatically detects a person’s face at typical portrait-taking distances, then activates the camera's autofocus to focus upon the face area. When the camera's Portrait Mode is selected, Face-Priority is automatically activated. A special digital detection program will scan for facial details and then control autofocus operation based on the location of the detected face in the scene. Even if the subject moves, or if you recompose the picture, Face-Priority AF will respond to keep the point of focus on the subject’s face. (When there are two or three people in the scene, Face-priority AF will operate using closest subject priority.) The technology of Face-Priority AF is based on the detection of facial characteristics and general scene arrangement; the technology can also detect when the camera is held for vertical or horizontal composition. The only requirement is that the person be facing the camera.
Face Priority AE acts in a similar detection and response manner to adjust the brightness of the subject’s face.
Smile Mode, Blink Warning. Smile Mode automatically fires the shutter when the selected subject smiles; in this mode, the camera will essentially wait to fire until it detects a smile. Blink Warning displays a warning message when it detects that the subject has blinked as the photo was taken, allowing you to immediately retake the shot—without waiting to check the photo. In both cases, the camera's computer accesses a database of facial characteristics to determine the presence of these reactions. Blink Proof is a new addition to Smile Mode options. When it's selected, the camera will detect the face of a portrait subject and automatically take two sequential shots when the subject smiles, then save the image in which the subject’s eyes are open.
D-Lighting. When set, D-Lighting rescues underexposed images or shots taken with excessive backlight by adding light and detail where necessary while leaving correctly-exposed areas untouched. As a result, images are significantly improved in a much more natural-looking manner. After D-Lighting is applied to an image, the modified image is saved to the memory card, leaving the original image untouched.
• Subject Tracking
COOLPIX cameras maintain focus on a moving subject using a contrast detection system, which is based on the principle that objects in a scene that are in focus display the highest contrast.
The system analyzes the image information of the subject obtained by the image sensor. Then, by moving the lens, the system seeks the lens position where the image contrast is highest.
Subject Tracking is particularly useful when capturing children or pets at play and ensures sharp focus and quick response to capture your best shot.
• Touch Panel LCD
The COOLPIX S60's 3.5-inch Touch Panel LCD and the COOLPIX S230's 3-inch Touch Panel LCD provide fingertip shooting control; on the S60, only the on/off switch and the shutter release are conventional buttons.
Just touch the appropriate control image, icon or instruction to set the camera for scene modes, lens zoom, image review and all other camera settings.
The anti-reflection coating applied to the Touch Panel enhances viewing even in bright light.
• VR Image Stabilization
VR Image Stabilization technology detects vertical and horizontal movement and offsets it by initiating compensating motion.
Shooting in low light often means slower shutter speeds and, as a result, image blur; VR image stabilization neutralizes camera shake, resulting in sharper shots without a tripod or the use of flash. VR also means sharper shots when using the telephoto focal lengths of your zoom lens and when shooting extreme close-ups.
• Wireless Image Transfer
Nikon was the first camera manufacturer to introduce Wi-Fi (wireless networking) in a compact camera. In select COOLPIX cameras, Wi-Fi technology allows photographers to transfer images from the camera's memory or memory card directly to the Internet.
COOLPIX Wi-Fi capability also permits the wireless transfer of images to a wireless network-capable printer or computer.