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From time to time consumer electronics are making a big shift. The original Polaroid camera did it. So did the Apple and Mac. The portable cell phone was another instance. That time may have arrived again with Nikon’s new Coolpix S1000PJ. It’s the world’s first digital camera with a built-in projector.

Not just a one-trick pony, though, this camera has a dozen features that make it outstanding, even by contemporary standards. With a full 12.1 megapixels, resolution is superb on even the largest ordinary prints (such as 11 x 14, or even 20 x 24). But that size is only helpful with a low-noise chip; otherwise, the large capacity is useless. As usual, Nikon delivers.

The LCD monitor offers equally impressive function. At 2.7″, it’s large enough to make composing easy. And it keeps that value under strong outdoor conditions. The anti-reflective glare coating ensures clear viewing even in the desert.

Good image stabilization technology is a must, naturally, to take advantage of a wide range of opportunities. Here, too, Nikon has excelled. The Nikon Coolpix S1000PJ features five different methods.

Electronic VR image stabilization, Lens shift VR (vibration reduction) image stabilization, Motion Detection, and Best Shot Selector come into play automatically. Nikon has covered nearly all the ways that tiny hand and body movement can fuzzy an image. The result? You get sharp photos on even high-action shots at high zoom. The Scene Auto Selector attribute complements it to create crisp motion shots automatically, even when the subject is moving at high speeds.

There are tons of terrific add-on features in the Nikon Coolpix S1000PJ as well that are more than just “nice to have”.

Finally it’s possible to get really great portraits right in the camera, thanks to Skin softening technology. Forget about lengthy touch-up sessions with computer image software. Also, the Smart Portrait System provides stellar shots right when you click the shutter.

The Quick Retouch feature balances contrast and color saturation. You get clear, rich looking photos consistently. Low-light shots are no problem, either. D-Lighting kicks in to add detail and optimizes exposures for you. You concentrate instead on selecting your shot. Let the electronics do all the technical adjustments for you.

It goes without saying, though, that the truly distinguishing feature of the Nikon Coolpix S1000PJ digital camera is the built-in projector.

Now you don’t have to download your photos to your PC or transfer them to the Internet to see and share them right away. Project the image on any flat, white surface and you have an enlarged view of your snapshot anywhere, anytime. You don’t have to bother plugging your SD card into an HDTV to get large, ultra-high res viewing, either. The projector lens provides sharp images on any appropriate surface.

That’s no good if the image is shaky, of course. So, Nikon developed a kit for the S1000PJ. You put it on a stand for rock-solid viewing. Then use the wireless remote to move from picture to picture without disturbing the projector. The slender case and low weight (155g/5.5 oz, not including battery) guarantees you won’t get hand strain when recording them either.

Yes, the Coolpix S1000PJ is a game changer. Time for the others to play catch up.

If you’re looking to buy a new Nikon Coolpix digital camera check out why the S1000PJ – the world’s first projector camera – is an excellent choice!