Nikon intends to change the clutter when family and friends surround the small LCD screen of your camera whenever a picture is clicked by introducing the Nikon COOLPIX S1000pj, the world's first camera to a feature a built-in projector.

The COOLPIX S1000pj will capture 12-megapixel images, use a 2.7 inch LCD and offer 5x optical zoom.

The S1000pj shoots 12-megapixel stills and standard-definition video, and can then project the images and video on a screen up to 40 inches in width at a resolution of 640x480 at 30 frames per second.

Nikon's built-in software allows for themed slideshows, featuring transitions, effects and music to compliment the images.

A speaker also embedded in the camera will play back audio. To round out the projector experience, a wireless remote and projector stand and screen will also be included.

The LCOS-based projector in the S1000pj is actually Nikon's own pico-projector technology.

Priced at $429, this camera provides a unique experience to all its users as it is the only camera to come up with such a capability.

Some unique features in the camera:

• 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, 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