1. Nikon Coolpix S60 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom - Burgundy (Includes manufacturer's supplied accessories)
2. 2 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card - Universal Memory Card Wallet
3. Nikon Leather Digital Camera Carrying Case w/Belt Loop
4. Lens Care and Cleaning Kit - Package of LCD Screen Protectors
5. Extendable 8" Tabletop Mini Tripod - BONUS!! FREE 25 Quality Prints (promo code# on invoice)

Editorial Review :

The Nikon Coolpix S60 has a 3.5-inch High Resolution TOUCH PANEL LCD, which offers 160º Wide-Angle of View. You'll get easy access to all the camera controls without the conventional buttons to push. You can write a personal message on your photos with the included stylus. Its Touch Autofocus and Auto Exposure lets you touch the subject on the screen that you want to focus on and the camera automatically adjusts for sharp focus and optimal exposure. Retouch Function allows you to paint a frame, add hand written memos in 5 different pen colors and thicknesses, attach stamps to a picture and more HD Pictmotion Slide Shows Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the scene in your picture and adjusts the camera setting Blink warning will let you know when your subject's eyes are closed so you can retake your picture Face Priority AF - face-finding technology focuses on up to 12 faces ISO up to 3200 D-Lighting - rescue those photos that are too dark by enhancing the underexposed areas of the picture while not touching the properly exposed areas High Quality TV Movies with Sound - duration is limited by the available space on your SD/SDHC card Approx. 20MB Internal Memory Formats - JPEG, AVI, WAV Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Dimensions (H x W x D) - 2.4 x 3.8 x 0.9 in. (60 x 97.5 x 22 mm). ++PLUS++ 2GB ACCESSORY KIT: 2 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card - Universal Memory Card Wallet - Nikon Leather Digital Camera Carrying Case w/Belt Loop - Lens Care and Cleaning Kit - Package of LCD Screen Protectors - Mini Table Tripod - BONUS!! FREE 25 Quality Prints (promo code# on invoice).

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1. 6.0 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
2. 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor ED Glass Lens - pro-quality optics provides exceptional images
3. Incredible, Bright 2.5-inch LCD offers 170-degree wide-angle of view, making it easy to share your pictures with friends and family
4. Slim, Stylish, All-Metal Design slips right into your shirt pocket or purse!
5. Nikon In-Camera Innovations: In-Camera Red-Eye Fix(TM) automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera.

Editorial Review :

Brilliance made beautiful... Nikon In-Camera Innovations Makes taking beautiful pictures easy! In-Camera Red-Eye Fix Automatically detects & fixes most typical occurrences of red-eye. Face-Priority AF Automatically finds & focuses on people's faces to ensure superb portraits with clear, crisp focus. D-Lighting Compensates for underexposed images or insufficient flash by automatically adding light & detail to selected shots where needed onlyThe Zoom-Nikkor ED Glass Lens gives you the power of 3x optical zoom lens, 38-114mm (35mm equivalent) while Macro capability lets you get as close as 1.6". This combination is supported by Nikon's world-renowned optical technology delivering crisp, clear images. 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor ED Glass Lens plus 4x digital zoom equals 12x zoom rangeThe exquisitely slim COOLPIX S9 is packed with impressive features an incredible 2.5" LCD screen, 3x zoom with legendary Nikkor optics, 6 megapixels resolution & more, wrapped in an all metal bodyPictures that have been taken with the camera held vertically are automatically rotated for in-camera LCD playback. In-Camera Cropping Allows you to crop out the part of the image you don't want & keep the part you like. One-Touch Portrait Button Offers instant access to Face-Priority AF & In-Camera Red-Eye Fix for optimized image capture & lets you transform exposure with Nikon's powerful D-Lighting advantageMulti Selector Display 4 direction mo de selector is displayed in

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1. 10 Megapixels for prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
2. 5x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens
3. EXPEED image processing - high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness
4. Optical VR Image Stabilization compensates for camera shake to prevent blur. The benefits extend to faster framing on the monitor and smoother action when using the movie mode
5. 2.7-inch High Resolution LCD - the high-contrast and anti-reflection coating on the screen assist in clear viewing, even in direct sunlight

Editorial Review :

Take a great picture no matter the conditions. The Nikon Coolpix S560 has many features that help you do just that. For example, for fast-moving subjects, there's Face Priority AF, a face-finding technology that quickly finds and focuses on up to 12 faces in a group portrait. Blink warning will let you know when your subject's eyes are closed so you can retake your picture. And with a possible ISO of 3200, you'll get that important picture you want.

Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the scene in your picture and adjusts the camera setting Blink warning will let you know when your subject's eyes are closed so you can retake your picture Smile Shutter - The camera can detect up to three faces with the subject's smile, determine which is closest to the center of the frame, ultimately firing the shutter Face Priority AF - face-finding technology quickly finds and focuses on up to 12 faces in a group portrait In-Camera Red-Eye Fix D-Lighting - rescue those photos that are too dark for printing by enhancing the underexposed areas of the picture while not touching the properly exposed areas ISO up to 3200 15 Scene Modes High Quality TV Movies with Sound - duration is limited by the available space on your SD/SDHC card Approx. 44MB Internal Memory Formats - JPEG, AVI, WAV Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Dimensions (H x W x D) - 2.1 x 3.7 x 0.9 in. (54.5 x 93 x 23.5 mm) Weight - 4.6 oz. (130g)

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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

Editorial Review :

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

Customer Review :

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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

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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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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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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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?

Rating :

1. 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2. 10x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
3. Face Priority Autofocus and In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, plus On-Screen Help menu and D-Lighting
4. 16 scene modes; macro setting focuses as close as 2.5 inches from subject
5. Powered by 2 AA-size batteries; stores images on SD cards

Editorial Review :

The irresistibly slim shape of the COOLPIX S4 conceals a high quality 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens. With extended range from 38mm medium-wide through 380mm telephoto, the swivel mounted lens is equally adept at taking great shots of all types, including architecture, portraits, extreme close-ups, or any other combination that inspires your creative desires as you explore your world.The COOLPIX S4's exclusive image processing technology takes true-to-life images a step closer to reality. A 256-segment Matrix Metering system enables optimal exposures in even the most challenging lighting environments.Cover all angles in style with a surprising twist. The slim compact design of the COOLPIX S4 adds a delightful and practical twist by integrating its broad 10x zoom range into a swivel design that offers a wider range of shooting angles for greater creative freedom.

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