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Like the Coolpix S1 and S2 before it, the new Matte Black Metal-body Coolpix S3 boasts a 2.5” LCD screen and Nikon’s exclusive feature system, including D-Lighting for fixing dark...
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Like the Coolpix S1 and S2 before it, the new Matte Black Metal-body Coolpix S3 boasts a 2.5” LCD screen and Nikon’s exclusive feature system, including D-Lighting for fixing dark pictures in the camera, the exclusive Face Priority AF (Auto Focus) for automatic face-finding focus and getting great portraits and In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™ to remove most instances of red-eye in the camera. The Coolpix S3 provides consumers with top-notch performance and the look to match. Less
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High speed operation, exceptional low light performance, excellent image quality and sophisticated features mark the 12.1-megapixel Coolpix S8100, with advanced CMOS sensor technologies. The...
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High speed operation, exceptional low light performance, excellent image quality and sophisticated features mark the 12.1-megapixel Coolpix S8100, with advanced CMOS sensor technologies. The optical 10x Zoom-Nikkor ED glass lens covers 30-300mm, and the camera's speedy start-up, fast autofocus, quick shutter release, superior low light performance and high-speed continuous shooting (capture 5 shots in one second) to ensure capture of memorable moments. Less
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| Key Features |
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Digital Zoom
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4x
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4x
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HD Recording Format
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1080p (HDTV)
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Camera Type
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Compact
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Standard Point and Shoot
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Weight
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0.26 lb.
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0.46 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2.5 in.
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3 in.
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Resolution
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6.4 Megapixel
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12.8 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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10x
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Features
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Image Stabilization
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Motion Detection
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Red-eye Correction
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Face Detection
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Blink Detection
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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6.4 Megapixel
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12.8 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CMOS
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Image Resolutions
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640 x 480
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2816 x 2112
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2048 x 1536
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1024 x 768
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640 x 480
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3264 x 2448
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2592 x 1944
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2048 x 1536
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1024 x 768
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4000 x 3000
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3968 x 2232
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Video Resolutions
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320 x 240
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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160 x 120
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320 x 240
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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1920 x 1080
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Video Format
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MPEG-4
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HD (High Definition)
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Video Speed
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15 fps
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30 fps
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| Lens |
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Interchangeable Lens
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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10x
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Focus Type
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Autofocus
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Focal Length
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5.8 - 17.4 mm
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5.4 - 54 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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1.6 in. to Infinity (w)
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0.4 in. to Infinity (w)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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35 - 105 mm
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30 - 300 mm
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Focus Range
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12 in. to Infinity (w)
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20 in. to Infinity (w) / 40 in. to Infinity (t)
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| Exposure Control |
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Aperture Range
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f3/f5.4 (w/t)
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f3.5/f5.6 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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1/4000 - 1/120 sec
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Frames Per Second
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1.6 Frames
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White Balance
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Auto
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Incandescent (Preset)
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Flash (Preset)
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| Flash |
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Flash Functions
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Auto Flash
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Flash Type
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Built-In
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Built-In
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ISO Speeds
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Auto
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50
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100
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200
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400
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160
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200
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400
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800
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1600
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3200
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| Storage |
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File Size (High Res.)
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3 MB (43 images on 128MB card)
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Memory Type
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Built-in
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SD Card
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Built-in
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SD Card
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SDHC Card
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SDXC Card
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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JPEG
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EXIF 2.2
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DCF
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DPOF
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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.75 MB (about 171 images on 128MB card)
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Built-in Memory Size
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12 MB
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102 MB
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| Included Features |
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Self Timer
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10 Sec.
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Without Viewfinder
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LCD Screen Resolution
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110,000 pixels
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921,000 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB
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USB 2.0
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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Proprietary Lithium
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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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Battery Life
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190 Images
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210 Images
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| System Requirements |
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Operating System
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.26 lb.
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0.46 lb.
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Depth
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0.8 in.
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1.2 in.
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Height
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2.3 in.
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2.4 in.
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Width
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3.5 in.
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4.1 in.
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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018208255375
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609728171148
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Product ID
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27367124
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102292153
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Included Accessories
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Software
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Lithium Battery
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AC Power Adapter
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Strap
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Software
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USB Cable
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Battery Charger
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Strap
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AV Cable
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Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
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Release Date
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September, 2005
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September, 2010
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Family Line
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Nikon COOLPIX
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Nikon COOLPIX
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MPN
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nikcoolpixs3k1
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26220k3
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Nikon COOLPIX S3 Digital Camera
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Nikon COOLPIX S8100 Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
good picture quality, easy to use, several pre-adjusted scene modes, small size.
Cons
Limited options to manually tune exposure, small buttons for big fingers.
Recommended it?
Yes
We bought a Nikon S3 in May 2006 with a 512 Mb Ultra II SanDisk SD card installed. In the past we've had Olympus 4MP and Casio 5MP Exilim digital point and shoots.
My wife and I used the S3 quite a bit over the past 6 months (taking pictures of our kids, neighbors, family, etc). Our...
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Pros
Highly portable, good quality, takes good photos, has interesting and effective advanced...
Cons
None. It is about as good as it can be for its size category.
Recommended it?
Yes
This review will cover what the typical consumer will need to know about the Nikon S3. Lists of features and statistics are available on technical testing sites.
The S3 is a very small camera, much smaller in your hand than it appears on paper. My initial impression was that it was too...
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Product Review Summary
80% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
415
Pros
Compact; good flash, nice LCD display, useful manual controls
Cons
Occasional soft focus in photos; lots of focus hunting with video; modest battery life
Recommended it?
No
I use my cameras a lot, both for personal and professional tasks. I take lots of photos that end up in print magazines, as as well as on various web sites. In addition to taking lots of photos, I also take lots of video, which is what led me to the Nikon Coolpix S8100.
Just prior to the...
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Pros
Small size, good feel in the hands, HD video recording, large LCD, easy Record button.
Cons
Lens defect may cause it to get stuck, pop-up flash gets in way.
Recommended it?
Yes
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UPDATED 2/16/2011. Nikon really needs to do a better job with their point-and-shoot line. My S8100 had a defect that caused the lens to extend and stay stuck in that position, the LCD screen reading a cryptic "Lens Error" message.
I checked online for...
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