1. 12.1 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches
2. 3.5x Optical Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens - quality optics provide exceptional images
3. VR Optical Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake
4. Incredible, Bright 2.5-inch High Resolution LCD and Optical Viewfinder make it easy to compose and share your pictures
5. Program, Aperture, Shutter and Manual Exposure Modes give you greater creative control over camera operation

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The COOLPIX P5100 Designed for the consumers looking for more creative control in a compact camera, the 12.1 megapixel COOLPIX P5100 has the ability to capture every last detail, while also providing creative freedom to crop and edit. It features a 3.5x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens, Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization, as well as an optimized image menu for producing high-quality images that lookstunning in any size. The P5100 offers program, shutter, aperture and manual exposure modes that allow photographers increased creative control over theirphotos. Adding to the camera's versatility is its compatibility with add-on system components, such as Nikon's telephoto and wide angle lens converters. The COOLPIX P5100 features a quality-crafted body that feels immediately familiar in the hand. Made of solid magnesium alloy, the body features a quality finish, a comfortable grip covered in grid-pattern rubber, as well as an optical viewfinder to aid composition in any light condition. The built-in accessory shoe adds support for Nikon Speedlights and advanced i-TTL flash control. To ensure sharp and steady images, this camera boasts an anti-shake mode that combines the benefits of Optical VR image stabilization and Nikon's exclusive Best Shot Selector, (BSS) that snaps multiple frames and automatically selects the best one. TheP5100 has an optical viewfinder and an incredibly bright, high resolution 2.5-inch LCD monitor. The P5100 is powered

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1. Image Area Pixels - 8.0 million (3264 x 2448)
2. Top Continuous Shooting Speed - Approximately 1.0fps / Continuous Shooting Options - Continuous, Single, Multishot 16
3. LCD Monitor Size - 2.5-inch TFT 150,000 dots
4. ISO Sensitivity - ISO 64/100/200/400/800/1600/2000
5. Storage Media - SD and SDHC card slot

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3x Optical Zoom / 2.5" LCD / Image Stabilization / Movie and Still modes / SD SDHC Memory Card Capable / Auto and Manual Focus / Auto ISO Internal Memory - Approximately 23MB door out-of-box shooting readiness (practical use requires optional SD or SDHC card of 1GB or more) Storage System - JPEG - JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal quality; AVI; WAV / File System - DCF 2.0, DPOF, EXIF 2.21 Optical image stabilization Movie Modes - Movie with sound, Time-lapse movie White Balance - Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, White Balance Present Playback Functions - Full frame, Thumbnail (4 or 9 or 16 segments), Zoom, Slideshow, Shooting data, Auto image rotation, Sound playback USB and Composite Video connectivity Lens Zoom - 3x 5.7-17.1mm Equivalent with 35mm format picture angle - 35-105mm, f/2.8-4.7 Autofocus System - Contrast-detect TTL AF with AF-assist illuminator Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points - Auto (9-area automatic selection), Manual (99-area manual selection) Focus Modes - Face-Priority AF, Auto Exposure Modes - Auto, Scene; Scene Modes - Face-Priority AF, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist, Food Mode ElectronicFlash Sync Modes - Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Anytime flash, Flash cancel, Slow sync Approximate Dimensions - W-94 x H-53 x D-22.5mm; Approximate Weight - 115g (without battery, memory card) Supplied Accessories - USB Cable UC-E6, Audio and Video Cable EG-CP14, Strap AN-CP14, Rechargeable Battery EN-EL10, Battery Charger MH-63, Software Suite for COOLPIX (Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.)

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1. Nikon Coolpix S610 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom - Midnight Black (Includes manufacturer's supplied accessories)
2. 4 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card - Secure Digital USB Card Reader - Universal Memory Card Wallet
3. EN-EL12 Rechargeable Lithium ion Replacement Battery - Package of LCD Screen Protectors
4. Nikon Digital Camera Carrying Case w/Belt Loop - Lens Care & Cleaning Kit
5. Flexible Grypton Portable Tripod w/Case - BONUS!! Nikon 2 Year Extended Warranty - FREE 25 Quality Prints (Promo code # on invoice)

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Nikons remarkably fast, stylish Coolpix S610 combines class-leading speed with 10.0 effective megapixels and a 4x wide angle Zoom-Nikkor glass lens for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches. The sleek all-metal design makes it easy to carry, and the huge, bright 3.0-inch LCD makes it easy to compose and share pictures. Plus, with Nikons EXPEED image processor and Optical VR Image Stabilization, the Coolpix S610 gets you sharp pictures with minimal shutter lag. Active Child Mode will track a fast moving subject, even if it moves out of the frame and comes back in! ++PLUS++ 4GB DELUXE ACCESSORY KIT: 4 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card - Secure Digital USB Card Reader - Universal Memory Card Wallet - EN-EL12 Rechargeable Lithium ion Replacement Battery - Package of LCD Screen Protectors - Nikon Digital Camera Carrying Case w/Belt Loop - Lens Care & Cleaning Kit - Flexible Grypton Portable Tripod w/Case - BONUS!! Nikon 2 Year Extended Warranty - FREE 25 Quality Prints (Promo code # on invoice)

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1. 8.1 effective megapixels for high-precision image quality for up to 3264 x 2448 pixel resolution (standard) and 3200x1800 (16 - 9 Widescreen )
2. Optical 3x Zoom Nikkor lens (35mm equivalent 38-114mm) / 4x Digital-zoom
3. Pictmotion allows you to create in-camera slide shows with your music
4. Optical lens shift VR image stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake

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PRODUCT FEATURES:8.1 effective mega pixels for high-precision image qualityOptical 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lensOptical lens shift VR image stabilization3.0-inch high-level contrast LCD monitor with anti-reflection coatingHigh sensitivity of up to ISO1600, high-sensitivity modeThree unique Nikon image innovations for high performance - Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-LightingFace-priority AF can be selected outside of Scene ModesSophisticated look inheriting wave-surface design of existing COOLPIX S seriesSlim and compact, stylish designAluminum front panel exuding a sense of high quality, metal-plated side panel

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Stylish and Functional

This has been my camera for 6 months now and I love it. It's tiny and highly functional with great resolution. The video feature is great, too. Highly recommended!

PROS:
sleek
stylish
user-friendly
longer video than most cameras
high resolution
multi-flash options

CONS:
none! I love it!

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Nice looking, but very slow...have to wait about 2-3 seconds for the camera to take the picture

Nice looking camera, but very slow...have to wait 2-3 seconds for the camera to take the picture. Not good if your subject moves around a lot. Impossible to get one of those 'right now' shots.

Had the same problem with my older Nikon. Would not recommend.

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1. 7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 20-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom through a quality Zoom-Nikkor lens (zoom is equivalent to 38-114mm in a 35mm camera)
3. 2.5-inch LCD display; exclusive Nikon In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
4. Face-Priority AF automatically focuses on faces
5. Sleek, stainless steel design

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The CoolPix S500 offers light sensitivity up to ISO 2000 giving you great exposures in significantly lower light. Anti-reflective coating makes it easier for everyone to see and enjoy your images. The larger LCD lets you make smooth, sharp movies and great looking stills. Shoot sharper & clearer pictures without blur using Nikon's ingenious Vibration Reduction. The CoolPix S500 features Optical VR Image Stabilization to detects and corrects for camera movement to give you rock-steady results even in lower light. Underneath the stylish stainless steel body, the CoolPix S500 conceals fast start up time at an amazing 0.6 seconds and shutter lag. Image sensor - 1/2.5-inch type Built-in Flash - Wide Range 0.6 to 5.4m (1 feet 8 inches to 24 feet 7 inches), Telephoto Range 0.5 to 4.0m (1 feet 8 inches to 13 feet 1 inch) System Requirements - Macintosh OS X version 10.3.9, 10.4.x, Windows Vista (32 bit), Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, and Windows 2000 Professional Dimensions - Width 3.5 x Height 2.0 x Depth 0.9 inch (88 x 51 x 22 mm) excluding projections Weight - 125 grams (4.4 ounces) without battery and SD memory card

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Very small & includes optical vibration reduction

I believe this is one of the smallest cameras on the market with optical vibration reduction (VR). I have a VR lens on my larger camera and find it invaluable and now consider it a must have feature. It also has a very fast startup/shutter response and the stainless steel exudes a quality feel.

I own a Nikon D80 DSLR and was looking for a small P&S to use when taking the larger camera along wasn't practical. Although it has very little advanced controls I believe it is exactly what I needed. I also like that it has a more powerful flash than most other cameras in its class.


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Nice small camera

I got some great shots with the Coolpix S500 about a month ago, I found useful Nikon's Best Shot Selection, which takes a series of shots and keeps just the one it determines is the sharpest. You can increase the camera's sensitivity up to ISO 2000 to cope with moving targets in low light, but even daylight shots at this level contained so much noise that they were barely worth having. I noticed little noise, however, in images shot at ISO 400, a big improvement over how most compact cameras performed until recently.

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Fragile

The camera takes absolutly fantastic pictures. Unfortunately it is very fragile. We had the camera fall about 1' and hit the floor. After whicht it was no longer functional (reports "Lens Error"). The Nikon repair shop wants $150 to repair it. A bit steep for a $175 camera.

We now own a Stylus 790 SW from Olympus. The image quality isn't quite as good, but the camera is supposed to be able to survive a 5' drop.

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I love this camera, for the price.. had it for a couple months now, and overall it's great for a compact digital camera... only negative is that I still manage to get blurred images sometimes, unless I'm completely not moving or using a tripod. Otherwise, it takes very clear, lush and detailed pictures with true to life colors, and doesn't seem to burn through batteries as easily as other cameras I've had in years past, and has a lot of nice features. The Red Eye redux and direct to TV/computer works wonderfully... it's pretty fast in recovery time... and it does an excellent job in self adjusting to the light situation, no matter what it may be.

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Fragile LCD --- cute but looks are deceiving

This camera looks like a little tank, and I bought it to replace a Canon Elph that really had been a tank. I had tossed that old camera in briefcases, backpacks, pockets, and it had always been fine. When looking for a new pocketable camera, I was drawn to the S500 because it reminded me of my trusty old Elph. The Nikon had similarly rugged looks. But it fails to live up to the promise.

I know what you're thinking---"Another Amazon customer who got a rare defective product, so I can disregard his negative review and look at the positive ones." Well, that's how I usually feel, too. I'm writing this review because, after my camera broke, I did a quick google search and saw others who had also bought this same new model who have had the same mysterious problem. Caution seems appropriate, maybe instead looking at a more established model until Nikon figures out how to make these new ones correctly.

About 45 days into owning the camera, I pulled out the S500, clicked the power button, and saw a white screen LCD with black splotches. It seems that the LCD panel had broken at some point in the prior week. I hadn't taken the camera anywhere stressful. It had either been in a pocket or in the small pocket in a student backpack, the part where you put pens, a cell phone, an iPod, etc. Those seem like natural habitats for a "pocket" camera. I have carried lots of electronics around (phones, iPods, etc.), and nothing had ever been damaged. But this little camera is now completely worthless. (Since it lacks an optical viewfinder, and since the menu is all on-screen on the LCD, it's really just an expensive little doorstop now.)

I'm still investigating what my options are under Nikon's warranty. Based on some quick web searching today, I expect to be told that I'm at fault for the LCD damage and that I should always carry these cameras inside a protective case. If that's so, then why bother buying a pocket camera? The protective case (and I bought the Nikon-branded one) won't fit in your pocket, and without a case, you're apparently just waiting for the little thing to shatter.

Nikon, are you listening? Does this happen to your other cameras, too, or is this one an outlier that consumers should avoid?

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