Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Projector Camera Released [S1000pj 12.1MP ‘Go-Anywhere Theater’ Point & Shoot]

Amidst widespread talk of Nikon’s Coolpix S1000pj Projector Camera, which holds the accolade of being the world’s first compact digital camera to feature integrated projection capabilities, being delayed we can confirm that far from being set back the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj has just commenced shipping.

Being touted by Nikon as being a ‘go-Anywhere theater’, the Coolpix S1000pj not only serves as a compact point and shoot offering 12.1 megapixel resolution – complete with all the auto shooting scene modes (16 to be precise) you’d expect from a compact – but also comes with inbuilt VGA projector offering up to 10 lumens brightness and a throw distance of between 26cm and 2 meters – resulting in a projected image ranging in size from around 5” to 40”.

Ideal for showing off your photography without having to hook up the S1000pj to ancillary AV equipment such as TVs, computers and/or standalone multimedia projectors, the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj is also being touted by Nikon as additionally being ideal for parents who can ‘use the COOLPIX S1000pj to display photos of their own artworks or other images on the ceiling to complement bedtime stories they tell their children’.

Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Projector Camera Key Features:

• World’s first ultra-compact built-in projector
• Projector stand and wireless remote control supplied
• A variety of slideshow effects enhance the fun of the built-in projector
• Five advanced image stabilizing features include ISO 6400*3, Lens shift VR image stabilization, Electronic VR image stabilization, Motion Detection, and Best Shot Selector
• 12.1 effective megapixels for high-resolution images
• 5x zoom NIKKOR lens
• 2.7-in. high-resolution LCD monitor
• Smart Portrait System with Skin Softening
• Scene Auto Selector provides quick, carefree picture-taking in a variety of situations
• Subject Tracking for automatic tracking
• Quick Retouch for the best balance of contrast and saturation
• D-Lighting adds detail and optimizes exposure to rescue underexposed images

The Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Projector Camera, which comes bundled complete with mini remote control allowing you to control allowing remote operation of its projector functions as well as a stand, has just hit Amazon with a list price of just shy of $430.