Nikon's decision of including a projector module in its Coolpix S1000pj digital camera was regarded as a pretty bold one when the respective device was initially launched, but it certainly seems to have paid off, since the camera manufacturer is now back with a second product of this type, namely the COOLPIX S1100pj.

Built on the platform of the Coolpix S1000pj model, the S1100pj takes advanced technology a step further with a 40 percent brighter, 14‐lumen internal projector capable of projecting images up to 47 inches from over 7 feet away.

The camera also comes complete with a built‐in stand and an easy‐to‐use touch screen interface.

The 14.1‐megapixel COOLPIX S1100pj includes a 5x Wide‐Angle Optical Zoom‐NIKKOR glass lens (28‐ 140mm) and a 5‐way VR Image Stabilization System with ISO settings up to 6400 to ensure incredibly sharp, crisp images in low light or while shooting handheld.

To further help users capture photos easily, the S1100pj also features 17 scene modes, Subject Tracking, Easy Auto Mode and Nikon's Smart Portrait System all packed into a colorful, compact design.

Additional creative features include a built‐in slide show function that plays photos with music and one‐touch HD 720p movie recording with easy projection playback.

The COOLPIX S1100pj features a 3‐inch 460,000‐dot touch LCD screen with Clear Color Display, as well as a new Paint function that allows users to write and draw on projected images in real time, while a wide range of new Retouch functions allow users to add stamps for an entertaining effect or rate their favorite photos for a more convenient search.

Other new functions in the S1100pj's in‐camera Retouch Menu include Soft, Selective Color, Cross Screen, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect and Makeup Effect, giving the user creative freedom without the need for a computer.

The COOLPIX S1100pj will be available in September 2010 for $349.95 MSRP in a choice of colors including black, violet, green and silver.


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