Nikon has added its Vibration Reduction (VR) system, a feature adapted directly from Nikon's world-renowned SLR lenses, to the P Series cameras allowing them to capture rock-steady images at shutter speeds of up to three stops slower that could normally be hand held. VR capability is available at the push of a button in two modes (Normal and Active) in order to compensate for camera movement. VR Normal compensates for minor movements, most often associated with handheld shooting, while VR Active compensates for more pronounced movements, such as the vibration of a moving vehicle. An electronic adaptation of Vibration Reduction also applies to movie shooting, allowing for sharp video in low light conditions and keeping subjects clear during panning while helping to support faster framing on the cameras' incredible, bright 2.5-inch LCD.

To add even greater control, the Coolpix P4 offers Aperture-priority Auto mode to let photographers benefit from aperture control in 1/3EV steps. Users can select large apertures for attractive background blurring or stop down to small apertures to extend crisp focus into the distance -- all while the camera automatically selects the most appropriate shutter speed for optimized exposure.

To help photographers capture the action as it happens, the camera features continuous shooting at up to 1.8 frames per second, which is complimented by a five shot buffer that allows users to shoot in a continuous burst, with the camera recording the last five images taken. This speed allows the P Series cameras to be a great companion for SLR shooters looking for a smaller but powerful camera to take anywhere.

The Coolpix P3 also comes equipped with the ability to transfer images wirelessly through the camera's built in Wi-Fi feature*. Nikon's wireless solution is fun and convenient and allows consumers to send their pictures wirelessly to a computer. In addition, pictures can be sent wirelessly to any PictBridge-enabled printer**. The Wi-Fi feature to transfer images to a computer is built into the camera and requires no additional accessories.

Feature Highlights:

• 8.1 Megapixels with 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches
• Incredible, Bright 2.5 inch LCD for easy composing and sharing of pictures
• Built-in WiFi-Enabled for wireless transfer and printing
• 10-step Aperture Priority Mode for creative control over depth of field
• Vibration Reduction minimizes the effects of camera shake, offering equivalent shutter speeds of up to 3 stops faster for more flexibility with handheld shooting
• Nikon Exclusive Feature System: In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically removes most instances of red-eye in the camera; Face-Priority AF, Nikon's face-finding technology that automatically focuses on faces; D-Lighting lightens dark pictures in-camera for great prints right out of the camera
• Includes a Rechargeable EN-EL5 Battery and Battery Charger; take up to 200 pictures on a single charge
• USB and PictBridge Compatible

* Wireless distance will vary based on conditions.

** Requires optionally available Wireless Printer Adapter PD-10.