1. 8.0 Megapixels for stunning prints as largelarge as 16 x 20 inches
2. 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens gets you close to the action
3. VR Optical Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake
4. Huge, Bright 3.0-inch High Resolution LCD offers 160 degree wide-angle of view, making it easy to share your pictures
5. Slim, Stylish, All-Metal Design slips right into your shirt pocket or purse!

Editorial Review :

Seize the day, moment by photogenic moment, with the Nikon Coolpix S51. With the 3x zoom NIKKOR lens, you've got the quality optics to capture a great image, while the 8.1 megapixels ensure a fine high resolution for large prints and images. This model also has VR Optical Image Stabilization built in, eliminating motion blur from even the shakiest photographer's work. You can use the One Touch Portrait Button to focus on faces and instantly fix red-eye, and the Auto adjusts up to ISO 1600, so you can even shoot in low light. When you're done, you can review and show off your pictures on the 3.0 inch high definition LCD monitor. Finally, its slim, compact design lets it find a home in any pocket or bag until the next memorable moment comes along. 3.0-inch high-level contrast LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating High sensitivity of up to ISO1600, High-Sensitivity mode Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations for high performance - Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting Face-priority AF can be selected outside of Scene Modes Sophisticated wave-surface design characteristic of COOLPIX S series Stores images on SD and SDHC memory cards (13MB memory built-in, additional 1GB memory card or higher recommended) Slim and compact, stylish black exterior Aluminum front panel exuding a sense of high quality, metal-plated side panel AV out for viewing images on TV screen USB for data transfer to Windows PC or Macintosh computer Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - Approx. 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8 in. (92.5 x 59 x 21 mm) excluding projections; Weight - Approx. 4.4 oz.(125 g) without battery and SD memory card

Customer Review :

Great photos but EXTREMELY SLOW taking them!

First the plus side:
The camera is slim, lightweight, well constructed flash guide is good too, but not as good as the s50 for some reason, large LCD screen is top notch.

Now for the negatives:
Absolutely the SLOWEST point and shoot camera at night that I've used since the 90's!
During the day it is not so noticeable, but at night you press the button down, the orange glow lights up peoples smiling faces than nothing, sometimes it takes a painstaking 10 seconds to take one shot at night! while other times at it's best it takes 3-4 seconds... still too long for any modern point and shoot. I think that Nikon, a leader in camera innovation should be embarrassed to have their name on the front of this camera. Buy a Casio or Cannon instead they are both slim and take much faster photos!


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Terrible photo quality

My friends with 3.0 mp cameras get better pictures.

Really grainy
No vibrant colors
Pictures often come out unclear (shakes a lot)

Pros...
lots of features but a camera is for taking pictures and this takes crappy pictures.
Camera looks cool, big screen.

I'd say don't buy, you can find something better.


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Amazing Camera

I got this camera about two months ago after I had gave up on my nikon d80.I needed a camera thats was more on my level but delievered good performance.I got the most amazing shots,and people can't believe it came from a digital camera.I'm no expert photographer,I feel as if people need to start off somewhere and having this camera will allow you to do so.
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Nikon coolpix

I bought this one because I had the same camera but sat on it. Great price for great quality, fast delivery as well.

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Nikon Coolpix S51

Great Camera. Very pleased with it. Only concern is the delay after taking a picture and trying to review it immediately. I would've liked to know the specific features of the camera before perchasing it, such as if there were specific settings for certain conditions (action, soft, indoor, outdoor/bright, etc.) Other than that, I am satisfied with this camera.

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1. 4.0 megapixel sensor creates 2,272 x 1,704 images for prints at 11 x 14 and beyond
2. 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom for 12x total
3. Included 16 MB CompactFlash card holds 16 images at normal setting and 2272 pixel resolution
4. Connects with PCs and Macs via USB port
5. Uses 1 rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL1 battery (included)

Customer Review :

Great camera

Love it.
Compact, great pictures, good for those that don't like to figure out settings, lighting, pixels, exposure, etc.
I especially like the "macro" setting that allows very close-up photography.
Software included lets you download to your computer so images can be saved, emailed, or kept on hosting sites.

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Great product

This camera is designed for photographers of all levels, from a simple point and shoot to a complicated moving object and with just one button upload to the internet you will be on your way to greatness.

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5 years and still going

Just wanted to share that I've had this camera for 5 years now and it is still working great. It's got some scratches from being dropped a few times. We've used the camera for indoor and outdoors. Night use. Day use. Parties, schools, picnics, hikes, travelling abroad, halloween, christmas, family, business. This camera has been almost everywhere with us (except for underwater, ha!) Practical features too: Zoom in, sports shots, quick video clips, special effects shots, reduce back lighting and glare, timer, auto, manual, portrait, sunsets, and so many more.

Incidentally, over 20 years ago, I had my first Nikon camera, an FE. I didnt think that the lens of the simple coolpix could compare with the professional quality lenses I could place on my FE, but the ease of digital photography with the coolpix has more than compensated for its "amateur" level service. I have even been able to take some professional looking chiaroscuro images that hearkened back to my photography buff days. I was surprised and happy with the results.

We've even sent this camera in once for repair under warranty in its first year. It came back working better than ever(if not as it should have all along). Even my kids have gotten their turns with the coolpix. Yes, the battery has a short life, we have found that depending on use, we can get one day to 3 days of use on the battery life. We just charge it often and in between uses. So it still comes through for us despite the battery charging.

We have had an easy experience with the coolpix 4300. its filled up our photo albums and library both digital and printed. We have all enjoyed this camera for family and fun use.

We have just gotten a smaller, newer, more sophisticated and expensive Sony digital camera---I'm still on a wait and see mode on it. But, from durability alone, 5 years of use, I recommend the coolpix. And again, on ease of use and the immense and wide applications our whole family has and is still getting out of this camera, I highly recommend this and the coolpix family of nikon digital cameras.

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Good camera but SUCH a hassle!

I've had this camera for almost six years now and I have to say it's pretty durable. BUT the image display screen is painfully small (especially compared to some of the newer cameras) and everything this camera does takes FOREVER! It takes about 10-20 seconds between each shot to "think" and don't even ATTEMPT to delete pictures because that will take you up to a full minute for each picture! Plus, the batteries die very easily and it's kind of a hassle to charge the camera because the batteries must be taken out of the camera and plugged into a specific charger. This is much more inconvenient than the newer cameras, which tend to simply take AA batteries or else plug straight into the computer or wall. Also...this thing is very clunky and awkward. Not sleek at all.

That being said, the quality of the images taken on this camera tend to be very good! The close-up function can produce some very nice, finely detailed photos, and the coloring and light always seems good. I enjoy the end product of using this camera, but it really is a hassle most of the time, so for the easily-frustrated...this is not for you!

Also, I found in the instruction manual, hidden deep somewhere there, that it says you should take the batteries out of the camera when it is not in use and that that will help them last longer between chargings (which I've never done so perhaps that would've helped them not die so quickly).

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Save your money

This is the first digital camera I have ever purchased, and I have learned a lot since then.

1) Avoid cameras where the lens extends outward from the body! These are prone to many problems, ranging from impact to debris effecting its performance.

2) Make sure the camera suits your purpose, test it in the store if you can. If you want a camera to capture action, this IS NOT the camera for you.

For simple snap shots, this is not a bad camera, for action it is virtually useless.

I now have a Nikon D50, which is infinitely superior, and worth the extra $$$.

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1. Included - Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery EN-EL8, Battery Charger MH-62 and AV/USB Cable UC-E12
2. 7.2 Megapixels for beautiful prints up to 16 x 20 inches, up to 3072 x 2304, 640x480 at 30 fps - We recommend purchasing a 2GB SD Memory Card for practical usage
3. Internal Storage Memory - 13 MB
4. 3.0-inch, 230K Wide Angle Viewing TFT LCD
5. 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor Lens, 6.3-18.9mm (35mm format picture angle - 38-114mm), f/3.3-4.2, 12 elements in 9 groups

Editorial Review :

The CoolPix S50 is equipped with a huge, bright 3.0-inch LCD great for viewing images anywhere, anytime. The impressive 170 Degree wide viewing angle makes it easier for everyone to see and enjoy images. The larger high resolution LCD lets you make the most of smooth, sharp movies, great-looking stills and exciting Pictmotion shows. The CoolPix S50 features 15 specially programmed modes to automatically handle focus, exposure, white balance and other adjustments that help you take great pictures easily. Pictmotion allows you to select your favorite images and movies, decide on a style, and pick one of five pre-installed music files or add your own. Pictmotion automatically combines a polished production with transitions and style synced to your music. Digital Zoom - up to 4x (35mm format picture angle - 456mm) Focus range from lens - 1 foot (30cm) to infinity Macro close-up mode - 1.6 inch (4cm) to infinity ISO sensitivity - ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto (auto gain ISO 100-800) Built-in flash - Wide Range 1 to 19 foot 8 inches (0.3 to 6.0m), Tele Range 1 to 13 foot 1 inch (0.3 to 4.0m) High-Speed USB 2.0 port for connectivity to Windows PC or Macintosh System Requirements - Macintosh Mac OS X version 10.3.9, 10.4.x, Windows Vista (32bit), Windows XP Home Edition/Professional and Windows 2000 Professional Dimensions - 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8 inch (92.5 x 59 x 21 mm) excluding projections Weight - 4.4 ounces (125 grams) without battery and SD memory card

Customer Review :

Satisfied. Not perfecly pleased.

I am a college freshman who was only looking for a decent looking camera to take pictures of my friends and video record lectures for my classes. This sleek red camera definitely passes the good looking test, but turned a little cumbersome when it was too small to take a decent picture. When I say small, I mean that usually my hands would shake because of how small it was and the weight of the camera wouldn't be balanced, so the picture would come out blurry. But if you are just looking for a casual camera this one is great.

I actually don't like the fact that the lens is placed all the way to the left of the camera... why did that do that for? It makes the pictures come out crooked sometimes, and cuts some faces off. The video recording device isn't that great either. Sure this camera has a beautiful large screen to capture my lectures, but the sound quaility is kind of horrible because it captures other audioless static noises around.

Recommended if only you want a good looking camera to show off to your friends.
Not recommended if your taste lies more along the professional lines.

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Ahead of it's time

This camera is phenominal. It is easy to use, the viewing screen is huge. The color is far beyond superb. Be very very careful though when you purchase it through Amazon with the listing seller. Although the pricing seems to be good, it is an illusion because they rip the storage(memory card) out of it. You will be required to purchase one at a mere $70.00. If you do not, you must set the camera image to a less than desirable preferance in order to take more than 4 pictures.

In addition you will need to purchase additional battery's as well. They do not last long. So if you are on the road with only 1 battery with no other's charge. You will be stuck without a camera !

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Overall nice camera for the price

In a nutshell, I have owned this camera for about 8 months

Pros:
Very pretty red color
Huge Display
Easy to use - Very comparable to other digital cameras I have used
Decent price - Again compared to other cameras with around 7.2 MP
Many nice features - video, etc
Lightweight

Cons:
View finder is located in a poor area - people tend to put their fingers over it when they take a picture

The zoom - is not as impressive as I had hoped

Not particularly durable - I have dropped this camera only once and the silver side paneling had cracked and chipped.


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Wonderful camera

If you are looking for a realatively inexpensive camera look no further. This is it. Great buy. Intuitive. My wife loves it. We take pics with it constantly.

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Coool

Very stylish, easy to use , produces high quality photos and video. Could'nt ask for a better and niftier camera.

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1. 4.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 11 x 15-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom; 2.0-inch Super Bright LCD display
3. BSS (Best Shot Selector) automatically selects the shot with the sharpest focus from a series of consecutive images
4. 15 different Scene modes, four with Scene assist
5. Powered by 2 AA-size batteries; stores images on SD memory cards (10 MB internal memory included)

Editorial Review :

Inside the smooth, elegant design of the COOLPIX L4 is a range of features that help you to preserve the moment perfectly. The 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens puts everything from group portraits to expansive landscapes within easy reach and the bright 2.0-inch LCD monitor makes composition and playback simple, leaving you free to enjoy the moment. 15 different Scene Modes - 4 with Scene Assist - improve your results by automatically providing appropriate settings for everything from party portraits to fireworks at night. An Improved Graphical User Interface (menus) makes use of clearer symbols and smoother text, presented in an easy-to-read format. Functions may be chosen by icon or name, and the new color scheme makes operation easier on the eyes.

Customer Review :

Nice little camera.

I picked up the inexpensive Nikon L4 for my daughter, but I use it more than she does. Its so small its easy to take anywhere. Photos are great. Flash is a bit weak but overall, the picture quality is very good.

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Great digital camera

This is a great camera, and very easy to use. I love it . Has video features too, the newer model has soubd to record also.



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Awesome Camera!!

This is a great camera overall!

The Highs...
-Amazing lenses
-Great looking pictures(for 4mp)
-Small,light,compact,and easy to bring along
-Lots of handy features including many different picture modes,and automatic flash that senses the light,and much, much more!!


The lows-
Nothing I can think of!!


The Bottom line-This is an amazing camera with great pictures at an amazing price!!

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Two stars, more than fair.

Giving this item two stars is more than fair. Every once in a while you will get a good picture, but most of the time the picture is no good. With the flash on, objects in the picture are really white-ed out making color washed out and people super pale. With the flash off everything is super blurry. Also, if you take a video THERE IS NO SOUND!

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Great pictures!

This camera is great! Purchased for a 12 year old....very easy to use and takes great pictures...very user friendly as far as downloading pics to pc or mac.
Would recommend this camera for anyone.
Bought a second one off ebay for an 8 year old.

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1. 5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom through a quality Zoom-Nikkor lens (zoom is equivalent to 34-102mm in a 35mm camera)
3. 1.8-inch LCD display; exclusive Nikon In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
4. Macro shooting as close as 1.6 inches
5. Powered by AA-size batteries; stores images on SD memory cards

Customer Review :

Two years of misery

I got this camera as a gift on my birthday two years ago. Needless to say I've asked for a DIFFERENT camera THIS year!

I liked the fact that it was small, and compact. I liked the fact that it took pretty decent pictures.

I did NOT like the fact that the refresh rate between pics (especially with the flash on) took anywhere from 6-12 seconds!!!! That's just ridiculous!

I was CONSTANTLY missing out on really good shots and annoying friends and family members as I asked them to hold on while I waited for it to refresh.... UGH!

I'm switching to a Canon, either the 790IS which I heard has a SUPER fast refresh rate, or the 890IS, which also has a fast refresh rate.

Do yourself a favor and avoid this camera unless you like taking one picture every 30 seconds!

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Frustrating, slow, with blurry pictures standard

I have hated this camera since the very day I got it as a gift. It has never taken a picture in anything but the brightest light that wasn't blurry. I took it into the camera shop thinking the stabilizer was broken but they assured me that it wasn't. The delay between shots is so long its comical. I feel sorry for anyone else the owns this camera.

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WAY TO SLOW!!!!

I bought this camera after alot of research and loosing a WONDERFUL Olympus Stylus digital camera. I have been nothing but disappointed with this Nikon. Outdoors, the camera works fairly well, but indoors it's the pits. No matter how much light you've got in your space, it will always flash, so people can appeared washed out. On the flip side, the flash does not go very far, so photos can appear darker when you don't want that. The biggest con to this camera is the insane amount of time it takes for the flash to recover. I've counted it's 16 seconds, before it's ready to take another pic. This is just unacceptable for Nikon, I expected much better. No way can you expect your subjects to stand around and wait for this camera to ready itself between shots. I have 2 small children, so we rarely get anything good from this camera, as they scoot away too quickly. I agree with other reviewers, about the blurry hand always showing...and it being there makes it SO hard to snap a photo. I deeply regret buying this item, and would not recommend it. There are far better cameras out there for this price.

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The good, the bad and the ugly

I have had this camera for about one year now. The Good: It takes beautiful pictures outdoors with good lighting. I use lithium batteries and they last a long time. The Bad: It cannot take decent flash pictures of people indoors. The photos are blurry and the color is bad. I have tried every mode that this camera has to offer and nothing seems to work. If anyone knows a way to take decent indoor photos of people I would like to know. Also, I have had no luck taking pictures at night, such as Christmas lights, etc. Also, the recharge is much too slow. People get tired of waiting and move away; especially children. The Ugly: After a year, the lens cover is now starting to stick so I am having trouble getting the lens cover to actually stay open. I guess it's time to try something new.

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Great Back-up Camera

We already had a Nikon Coolpix 5600 and had been very satisfied with it for a number of years. We wanted a second camera so that both of us would be able to take pictures. The immediate thought was to purchase another Nikon 5600. This we did and we have been very pleased with it. They take very good pictures; the camera is fairly rugged; it is small enough so as to not be intrusive in the public and can easily fit into a pant or shirt pocket or a purse. Easily lives up to the reputation of its Nikon heritage.

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