Nikon COOLPIX 4500 Point & Shoot Camera
The Nikon Coolpix 4500 is a 4MP 1/1.8 inch compact camera — known for its 4MP 1/1.8-Inch Sensor and Adobe RGB Color Support. Used copies start from $89.99 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Nikon COOLPIX 4500 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Nikon Coolpix 4500
Key Features — Nikon Coolpix 4500
4MP 1/1.8-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 2272x1704 pixels on a relatively large compact sensor for its era, delivering solid detail for prints and web use.
Adobe RGB Color Support: Offers both sRGB and Adobe RGB color profiles, a level of color space control rarely found in point-and-shoot cameras of this generation.
Swivel Body Design: The COOLPIX 4500 features a distinctive rotating lens barrel that allows shooting from low, high, or awkward angles without repositioning the camera.
PC Sync Terminal: Supports external flash units via a dedicated PC sync terminal, enabling studio-style lighting setups uncommon in compact cameras.
5-Point Contrast Detection AF: Contrast detection autofocus with 5 focus points handles everyday subjects reliably across a range of shooting conditions.
ISO 100–800 Range: Sensitivity extends to ISO 800, giving the camera flexibility in lower light situations beyond what many early compact digitals offered.
Camera Specifications — Nikon Coolpix 4500
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Macro, Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/1.8 inch |
| Resolution | 4MP |
| ISO Range | 100 – 800 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 5 points |
| Max Photo Resolution | 2272x1704 |
| Burst Rate | 1.5 fps |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 1.5 inches TFT LCD |
Description — Nikon Coolpix 4500
The Nikon COOLPIX 4500 is a Point and Shoot compact camera built on a 1/1.8-inch, 4MP sensor, capable of capturing images at up to 2272x1704 pixels. Color space options include both sRGB and Adobe RGB, offering flexibility in how images are captured and processed. The ISO range spans 100 to 800, and the contrast detection autofocus system uses 5 focus points to lock onto subjects.
The camera's 1.5-inch TFT LCD resolves at 110,000 dots, complemented by an optical tunnel viewfinder. Flash options are notably versatile for a compact, with a built-in pop-up flash supporting Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, and Off modes, plus an external flash connection via PC sync terminal. Storage is via CompactFlash, and the camera connects to a computer over USB.
The plastic and metal composite body weighs 374g and measures 130 x 73 x 50mm. Power comes from a Nikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion battery, rated at approximately 120 shots per charge. No image stabilization or wireless connectivity is included.
Pros — Nikon Coolpix 4500
- ✓Supports both sRGB and Adobe RGB color profiles (photoSpecs.colorProfiles)
- ✓Built-in flash with multiple modes plus external flash via PC sync terminal (flashSystem)
- ✓5-point contrast detection autofocus system for scene flexibility (autofocus.focusPoints)
Cons — Nikon Coolpix 4500
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — optical, in-body, or digital (imageStabilization.type)
- ✗Battery rated for approximately 120 shots per charge, which is modest (battery.batteryLife)
- ✗No WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity (connectivity.wifi, connectivity.bluetooth)
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