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Nikon COOLPIX S3 Digital Camera

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Nikon S1200pj Digital Camera

$399.00  |  1 store
 
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Product Description
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... More
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
This digital camera features a 3" TFT-LCD display and a built-in projector that allows you to share your photos with others simply by projecting your images onto a wall, screen, or... More
This digital camera features a 3" TFT-LCD display and a built-in projector that allows you to share your photos with others simply by projecting your images onto a wall, screen, or other flat surface. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x 4x
Camera Type Compact -
Weight 0.26 lb. 0.41 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6.4 Megapixel 14.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x 5x
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.4 Megapixel 14.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2048 x 1536 • 1024 x 768 4320 x 3240
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 -
Video Speed 15 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x 5x
Focus Type Autofocus Autofocus
Focal Length 5.8 - 17.4 mm 5 - 25 mm
Macro Focus Range 1.6 in. to Infinity (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 35 - 105 mm -
Focus Range 12 in. to Infinity (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f3/f5.4 (w/t) -
Frames Per Second 1.6 Frames -
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset) -
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync -
Flash Type Built-In -
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 800 • 80
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 3 MB (43 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type Built-in • SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Type JPEG -
File Size (Low Res.) 0.75 MB (about 171 images on 128MB card) -
Built-in Memory Size 12 MB 79 MB
Included Features   
Self Timer 10 Sec. -
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position -
LCD Screen Resolution 110,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium -
Battery Life 190 Images -
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.26 lb. 0.41 lb.
Depth 0.8 in. -
Height 2.3 in. -
Width 3.5 in. -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 018208255375 -
Product ID 27367124 110251168
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • AC Power Adapter • Strap -
Release Date September, 2005 -
Family Line Nikon COOLPIX -
Product MPN   
MPN nikcoolpixs3k1 -
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon S3
Nikon COOLPIX S3 Digital Camera
$399.00
Nikon S1200pj
Nikon S1200pj Digital Camera
From $279.00

Product Review Summary

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Based on 3 user reviews
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Consumer Reviews

4

A very good point and shoot

byekmann503 Jan 4, 2007
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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... Read full review »

15

Most likely to get the good shot

bycarlgo Mar 17, 2006
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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... Read full review »

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