Nikon Coolpix S500, 7.1 Megapixel, 3x Optical/4x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera

The Nikon Coolpix S500 Digital Camera combines 7.1 effective megapixels of image resolution with an impressive 35-105mm 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens to faithfully capture the detail of the closest portrait to the broadest panorama.

Unique Nikon innovations make it possible to manipulate the images in-camera, to achieve professional results. Face-priority AF detects people's faces to achieve sharp focus on the face, no matter where they happen to be located in the frame. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix provides more flattering, natural-looking portraits in low light. The D-Lighting function improves underexposed images or shots taken with too much back-light, leaving well-exposed areas untouched.

Furthermore, the camera also incorporates Nikon's optical lens shift VR (Vibration Reduction) system, which compensates for camera movements to produce sharper, steadier images. A High-Sensitivity mode selects the optimal setting up to ISO 2000 when shooting fast-moving subjects, or when shooting in fairly low light conditions.

The stylish and compact aluminum body of the S500 exhibits state-of-the-art craftsmanship, blending an attractive design with the latest digital photography features. The resulting images can be enjoyed with friends on the ample 2.5-inch LCD screen, which also allows for easy navigation of the intuitive and adjustable interface. Included with the S500 is Nikon's exclusive PictureProject software, which is an easy-to-use program that allows you to further manipulate images once they have been uploaded onto a computer, and makes it simple to edit, organize, transfer and share your photographs.