Photography (Nikon)
- Connects with PCs and Macs via USB port
- Uses 4 AA-type batteries (alkaline batteries included)
- 3x optical zoom and 2.5x digital zoom for 7x total
- Included 16 MB CompactFlash card holds 12 images at default settings
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Nikon Coolpix S3000 The Guardian
Nikon's new Coolpix S3000 is a lovely little camera, very easy to use, and reasonably priced at £109.99 or less. I liked it a lot, until it came to viewing the pictures. The results were mixed, but disappointing compared with the two Nikon digital cameras I actually own – an older, bulkier Coolpix 5600 and a D40 DSLR.
The Coolpix S3000 follows the style established by Canon's Digital Ixus line, the Pentax Optio, and earlier Nikons such as the Coolpix S220. In other words, it's thin and flat when you carry it around, but the lens comes out when you turn it on.
The S3000 looks just last year's S220, but provides a moderate advance in specification. You get a 4x optical zoom instead of a 3x zoom, a 2.7in LCD screen instead of 2.5in, and 12 megapixels instead of 10. Both cameras include Nikon's Smart Portrait software. This offers face-priority focusing, will take the shot when the subject smiles, and is "blink proof" – it takes two images and automatically saves the one with the eyes open. It also has a bright focusing light on the front and, unlike many small cameras, doesn't seem to produce a "red eye" effect with flash.
The zoom covers 27mm to 108mm, in terms equivalent to a 35mm camera, so you get a usable wide-angle. However, I found it almost impossible to frame pictures precisely. You can push a little lever to make the motorised lens zoom in or out, but you can't make it stop where you want it.
I also missed having an optical viewfinder. Using the LCD in sunlight, it can be hard to see exactly what's in the frame, and you can't keep the camera still by holding it against your face. I wasn't happy with the sharpness of some pictures either because the focusing wasn't quite right (sometimes it was a long way off), or I moved the camera slightly (despite the built-in "electronic vibration reduction"), or the sensor/software combination didn't resolve enough detail. (The S3000's 1/2.3 sensor is small – 11mm in diameter – but respectable by compact camera standards.)
It didn't help that the S3000 tended to overexpose, leading to a loss of highlight detail and a corresponding lack of colour saturation. But flash shots showed the lens was capable of producing sharp pictures, and pictures taken in slightly overcast conditions showed good colour.
To be fair, it's very easy to use exposure compensation on this camera, and you can set an option for Vivid Color instead of Standard Color. But it's a point-and-shoot camera, and I suspect few users will experiment with the menu options, even if they know what's where.
The S3000 comes with a small removable lithium-ion battery, which is charged inside the camera via a USB cable that fits into a mains plug (supplied) or into a computer. Nikon reckons a charge should provide about 220 shots. If you want to recharge a battery outside the camera, you can buy a separate MH-63 charger.
The price does not include a slipcase or an SD card for photos, but the S3000 has enough internal memory for about a dozen photos at the maximum resolution of 4,000 x 3,000 pixels. These 12MP photos typically take up 2.5-3.0MB each, which is twice as much as snaps taken with my 6MP (3,000 x 2,000 pixels) Nikon D40, but in this case, bigger isn't better.
Pros: Well made; very easy to use; 4x glass lens starts at 27mm wide-angle; good results with flash; available in different colours; reasonably priced.
Cons: Picture quality can be disappointing; no optical viewfinder; no fine control over zooming; SD card costs extra.
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Hard data• CCD sensor size: 1/2.3in (6.16 x 4.62mm; 0.28cm²)
• Effective pixels: 12m Pixel density: 42MP/cm²
• Maximum resolution: 4000 x 3000 pixels
• Lower resolution options: 3968 x 2232 (16:9 widescreen), 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 Movie formats: 640 x 480, 320 x 240 ISO range: 80-1600 (auto); 80-3200 (manual)
• Accessories included: USB/charging cable with mains plug; audio-video cable; software on CD-Rom Dimensions: 94 x 56 x 19 mm (3.8 x 2.2 x 0.8 inches)
• Weight (with battery): 116g (4.1 oz)
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List Price: $14.25
- Color: Black
- Mac & PC compatible
- USB Cable
- Length: 6 feet
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Nikon 5811 Coolpix Leather Case for Selected S Series Cameras
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- Genuine deluxe leather case in Black with belt loop
- 0.25 Weight
- For use with COOLPIX S50, S50C, S51, S51C, S52, S52c, S70, S200, S210, S220, S500, S510, S520, S550, S570, S600, S640 & S700 cameras.
- Compatible with COOLPIX S Series Digital Cameras
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Nikon Coolpix 885, 2000, 2500, 3500 & 4300 IFA 2003 Productfilm
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Nikon Coolpix s200 windows 2000 compatibility issue?
Having same issue as bywee. I am not looking for useless answers like you should upgrade to XP.
Now; this camera works perfectly in XP but the driver will not work under win2000 Pro sp4. Nikon states it is compatible. Anyone else experiencing troubles with the Nikon coolpix s200 under windows 2000 Pro?
Have you tried changing the compatibly mode?
If your win2000 is set up for it, just right click on the shortcut for your software. This should bring up a compatibility tab. Click it and select run in compatibility mode. Choose a different operating system and then give it a try.
Generally unless you really want to move the image files directly from your camera to your computer (hoping the batteries don't fail mid transfer), just get a card reader and use it and your computer skills to copy the image files to your 2000 machine.
how much will it cost to repair my camera?
its a nikon 8.0 megapixel coolpix with vr & iso 2000. well i dropped the camera and the lens is jammed up now. it keeps saying lens error, what do you think it will cost to repair and where should i do it at? oh and yes the warranty is gone =[
a lot. by a new one
Change shutter speed? Nikon Coolpix S210?
I have the Nikon Coolpix S210, and I hate using it because it always takes blurry pictures. I looked at the manual and I still can figure out how to change the shutter speed. Supposedly it's possible to have one from 4- 1/2000 (insert unit), but I just can't find the place in the settings to change it. Even if you don't have the S210, please tell me what you know! Thank you!!!!
Sounds like you need to attend a class, and read a few books. It would make a big difference to your photos to understand the principles.
I just checked out the specs on your little camera. Being a tiny little P&S, that one doesn't seem to have any manual controls, the best you can do is try and make friends with the shooting modes.
But still...... learning about all this would help you heaps!
Which camera takes the best quality pics: Nikon Coolpix S550 or Nikon Coolpix S600?
I'm having a hard time figuring out which one is better in taking the best pics. Their features seem to be about the same except the only difference is:
1) "Coolpix s550" has 5x optical zoom, High ISO sensitivity
Up to ISO 2000, and 2.5" high resolution LCD monitor.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp;jsessionid=V4GSOKYVEJI11KC4D3FFAGQ?skuId=8721948&st=nikon+s550&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1200703005590
BUT...
2) "Coolpix s600" has 4x Optical Wide-Angle Zoom,
Auto adjusts up to ISO 3200, and a bright 2.7-inch Wide Angle of View High Resolution LCD.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/ProductDetail.page?pid=25594
I'm interested in picture quality but I also like taking close-up pics. So which one is better overall?
They both are capable of taking good quality pictures. The higher the optical zoom range better, since you cannot change lenses. It is hard to tell with P&S cameras which provides the best closeup shots, since none list the subject to image ratios, which is what describes a macro lens. For instance, it may be focusing at 10 cm with a 5x zoom lens extended to its longest focal length could well produce an image closer to a 1:2 subject to image ratio, than one that focuses at 5 cm but with only a 3x zoom.
The actual quality images you produce, is dependent upon what skills you have using cameras.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/notcamera.htm
it is newer and better
What kind of Card Reader do I need?
I just purchased a Nikon CoolPix digital camera. I have a Dell Optiplex GX 160 computer. It is older, but has had little use.
I have Windows 2000 Professional, so apparently according to my camera's instructions I need a card reader. I cannot use the USB cable that came with the camera. I have a 1GB Lexar SD card. Does anybody have any suggestions? What is a USB 2.0 port? I am pretty clueless when dealing with computers.
Any USB SD card reader will do. You shouldn't need to pay over $15 for it unless you want one that lights up rainbow colors or something. A few are listed below.
USB 2.0 is a faster version of USB. You shouldn't need it as it's backwards compatible with regular USB, though having it (you can get a PCI card with USB 2.0 ports if you find USB too slow) would speed transferring files considerably. Your computer doesn't have USB 2.0.
Can you help me decide on a DSLR?
I'm trying to decide on a new digital SLR. I'm going back and forth between the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT and a Nikon D40. I really like the feel of the Nikon and I currently have a Nikon Coolpix that has given me some outstanding photos. However, I have an old Canon Rebel 2000 (35 mm film) and, if I'm understanding this correctly, I can use my two old lenses from that on a newer digital Canon Rebel. Can anyone who has either of these cameras give me their opinion on why they either love or hate it?
I'm sorry if I have duplicated a lot of George's links, but just don't read them if they look familiar. I wrote this comparison a few months ago...
Nikon D40 vs. Canon EOS 350D (Rebel XT)
I have never used a Canon EOS 350D, so I can't actually compare the cameras, but I favor the D40 because it has a spotmeter and the 350D doesn't. Although the D40 seems small, it is practically the exact same size as the 350D.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_eos350d%2Cnikon_d40&show=all
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40/page17.asp
tells us that the Canon 350D meter calibration is off by about 1/3 of a stop. This would not really present any problems, except that it suggests "something" to me about the quality, since the Nikon and Pentax are dead on.
Scroll on down the page for image comparisons. The D40 is clearly sharper and shows less noise at all ISO settings.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40/page18.asp shows us that both handle shadows equally, but the D40 clips the highlights by about 1/3 of a stop.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40/page21.asp shows a side-by-side of studio images. The 8 MP of the Canon 350D at least put the camera on equal footing with the Nikon D40 for image quality, but you have to take note that the Rebel XT is shot at ISO 100 and the Nikon is shot at it lowest setting of ISO 200. I think the Canon images may look a little better, but we know from the prior page that under equal lighting levels, the Canon will start to break up before the Nikon.
The reviewer says, "While it is possible to pick areas of the image which lend some credence to the EOS 350D's 34% pixel count advantage it's clear that the average observer would not notice these differences and that you would need a very large output size for any of them to become visible."
Check this out...
http://dpreview-img.fotki.com/gallery/canoneos350d_samples1/originals/img_4068-raw-dpp.jpg is taken by the Canon 350D with a 17 mm focal length at f/6.3, 1/80th of a second, ISO 400 using RAW.
http://dpreview-img.fotki.com/gallery/nikond40_samples/originals/dsc_1206.jpg is taken with the Nikon D40 with an 18 mm focal length at f/4.5, 1/80th of a second, ISO 400 using jpeg.
The point of focus for the Canon photo is a bit deeper than it is for the Nikon, but even having 8MP and using RAW and a smaller aperture, I think the Canon image breaks up a lot more than the Nikon. You can barely make out the features on the face of the gentleman in the background. Is this the camera or the superiority of the Nikon 17-55 lens, which so many of us here praise???
Okay, I've made my stance clear. I like the Nikon D40 better than the Canon EOS 350D, so here's my general review of the D40.
The Nikon D40 is a great little camera, very easy to use and quite reasonably priced. It has a few "consumer friendly" totally automatic modes that make it very easy to use, but still offers total photographic control when you are ready to take charge. It will get you in the Nikon family which is a great place to be. If you buy accessories and lenses, you will be able to use everything on any Nikon that you might upgrade to later on.
Check out Nikon's "Picturetown" promotion, where they handed out 200 D40's in Georgetown, SC. http://www.stunningnikon.com/picturetown/
Here are a few reviews, in case you have not read them yet. Be sure to note that they are several pages long and some of the reviews also have some sample images that you can look at.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40/
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/nikon_d40.html
http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3756/camera-test-nikon-d40.html
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/d40-recommendations.htm
I hate to see people slam the camera because it can't autofocus with older Nikon lenses. It is true that there is a "slight problem" with older Nikon lenses not autofocusing on the D40, but if you do not own a bag full of older lenses, it is not going to be a problem. It is barely a problem anyhow. If you check www.nikonusa.com for "AF-S" lenses, which are ALL 100% compatible with the D40, you will find 23 lenses, including 7 "VR" (vibration Reduction) lenses and one true macro lens with "VR". There are another 25-plus lenses in the current catalog that provide all functions except autofocus as well as many (possibly dozens) "out of print" lenses that will work just as well. In addition, although these lens will not autofocus, most of them will still give focus confirmation. From the D40 manual: "If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 of faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the portion of the subject in the selected focus area is in focus. After positioning the subject in the active focus area, press the shutter release button halfway and rotate the lens focusing ring until the in-focus indicator is displayed." (See http://www.members.aol.com/swf08302/nikonafs.txt for a list of AF-S lenses.)
The D40 only has 3 autofocus zones arranged horizontally at the center, 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. This might be considered a limitation, but realistically, most people will find this perfectly adequate, especially if you are moving up from a point and shoot with only a center zone.
You can get the D40 with the 18-55 kit lens at B&H Photo available through Yahoo! Shopping or at 1-800-622-4987) for $525 (June 2007). Add a Lexar Platinum (60X speed) card for $25 or 2 GB for $35. Or - get the D40 with 18-135 lens and 1 GB Lexar card for $750. They also have used D40's from $475.
And yet... clearly these are both very good cameras. What it all comes down to is which one YOU feel better about. Go to a camera shop and pick them up and see.
Owning two Canon lenses already might tip the balance in favor of the Canon, unless they are just "cheap" lenses that you are ready to graduate from anyhow.
which digital camera is better?
ok so I have a nikon coolpix 8.0 digital camera ISO 2000 2.5 LCD and want to sell it for another or i can keep it. majority wins. I want a really good camera that takes clear pictures and preferably pink. Please support your answer. also check out the 2 pink digital cameras that pop up when you type pink digital camera i like those which do you think is the best???
Nikon camera option choices.?
I am planning on getting a new digital camera from Nikon in the coming months and I am stuck on two choices.
coolpix s550- 10 mega pixels, 5X zoom, ISO up to 2000, $230
and
coolpix s600- 10 mega pixels, 4X zoom, ISO up to 3200, $300
I want a small, compact, yet well equipped digital camera that can shoot well in low light and have a decent zoom level.
The the s550 has a slightly better zoom, but lesser ISO than the s600. both have 10 mega pixels.
If I had to pick one, it would be the s600 because of the better ISO. But will somebody ever notice difference between 4x and 5x zoom?
You can't simply compare 4x and 5x without paying attention to the focal lengths. The S550 zooms to 180mm and the S600 zooms to only 112mm. Look at this example: http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstein/476181737/ I don't have exact examples for 112 and 180, but look at the frames marked (105 mm equiv.) and (202.5 mm equiv.). They are SORT OF close the showing the difference between 112 and 180. In other words, 180 mm is really a huge jump over 112 mm.
One thing that makes me say, "Gee, too bad," is that the longer telephotot lens would benefit more from image stabilization, but the S550 does NOT have image stabilization. That's probably the most significant difference in these cameras, other than the obvious difference in the lens.
There is barely any difference between ISO 2000 and 3200, even though the numbers look like they are really far apart. It's less than one stop, which means, "not much."
Although image stabilization is not as important on shorter lenses (like the 112 mm), it DOES help improve image quality in almost any focal length. I'd be kind of afraid of camera shake with the longer focal length, especially considering that there is no option of using an optical viewfinder on either Nikon and it is more likely that you will have trouble with camera shake with your arms outstretched.
It's a shame that Nikon didn't do this the other way around. It seems like the S550 needs "IS" a lot more than the S600 does.
Between the two, I guess the deciding factor would really just be whether or not you want that longer zoom. Ignore the minor difference in ISO. "IS" will be much less important on a camera that only goes to 112 mm, so you might just ignore that, also.
I'm not trying to talk you out of buying a Nikon, but Canon makes a camera that sort of splits the difference with a focal length from 35-140 mm and WITH image stabilization - the Powershot SD850-IS. It is "only" 8 MP, though. This is not so different from 10 MP in the real world, though. It sells for about $250.
Good Camera for learners ?
Im just getting started up in photography and I need a few digi-cam suggesstions. After a little diggin, I narrowed down to coolpix L6. Give me your ideas. As an +, the camera could also have a help feature. And oh, i made a budget of 200$ (rs. 8500) for the cam and 50$ (rs. 2000) for the memory card/others. Thanks
Could you suggest a digital camera with manual controls ?
I have a kodak easyshare, and I hate it! It's made for complete beginners who never want to have to do any work! I wouldn't go with kodak, because other cameras give you the option of manual or automatic. That way you can put it on auto when you don't want to have to worry about the settings, or when your not sure what type of settings you need. Then you can play around with the manual setting and learn a lot about how cameras work, and eventually, you may begin to love the manual setting, so that you can choose how you want the pic to look.
videos take forever to upload....?
i have the nikon coolpix camera the 1 with 10.0 megapixels vr.iso 2000 2.5inch LCD 5x zoom...ok everytime i video tape i upload them and when i go to upload them on youtube they take forever!and most of them r only like 2 through 3 minute videos and sometimes when i'm uploading them into my computer they upload but i cant find them anywhere in my computer!its getting me mad..well yea tell me what i can do or w.e
weelll it also depend on the server too if the server is buzy then it may take little longer and also on the internet connection i am guessing u have fast internet iu can say that by how u describe whats your prob is.. any way which server u trying to upload( i mean which website)
i ondt know about any thing else but what utube does it like save video on the server and then publish so if more then one pplz try to do it the just like save the video for temporary and after the video is done then they upload other video
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