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- In-camera cropping; Quicktime movie mode with audio
- 3.2-megapixel resolution for photo-quality 11-by-14-inch enlargements
- Powered by 2 AA-size batteries (alkaline included; rechargeable Ni-MH recommended); connects to computers via USB
- 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens with 4x digital zoom
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Happy 2009
HI, 2009!
Welcome. The 2008 was a history. It had been a year and half working in the city. There is yes and no of the consequences. Anyway, may the dream come true!
Activities while waiting for new year to come with friends.
Singapore 08/09 count down spot
From left, there is Esplanade,hotel, Singapore Flyer, Merlion..
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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Martock Terrain Park 2008 - Ian
. Dave records the digital footage with a 2yr old Cannon CoolPix 3200(?) Digital Camera. ... Martock NS Terrain Park Snowboard Jump Cannon CoolPix ...
How do I shoot movies on a Nike Coolpix 3200?
I can't figure out how to shoot and watch movies on it
check the manual
or go online at nikonusa.com
how to turn flash off on a coolpix 3200 nikkor?
I don't see a lightening bolt anywhere?
try going into the menu and see if there is an option you need to change
This link will take you directly there:
http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?goingto=dtc_options&cat=1&grp=2&productNr=25518
How should I fix my digital camera? It's a Nikon Coolpix 3200.?
I dropped my camera which forced the lens into a partially permanent open position. After figiding with the lens, I was able to get it to open up all the way by powering on the camera while simultaneously pulling on the lens gently. I was able to take a picture, indicating that the camera was okay. However, after powering off the camera, the lens got stuck and now is in a permanently halfway open position. Any subsequent efforts to figid with the lens have been futile.
My camera is out of warranty, so I will cover the costs to get it fixed. One option is to shell out $150 to get it fixed by an independent camera shop (that specializes in Nikons). But I wonder if it will be cheaper just to send it in to Nikon? Or what about taking it to a regular camera shop? Any other suggestions?
Thank you!
Lindsey
According to the following website, it is cheaper to buy a new one than to pay $150 to have the current one fixed. Prices are down so much that cameras with only 3.2 MP are on cellphones ow.
http://www.smarter.com/---se--qq-3200+coolpix+nikon--pt-0--tt-.html
Nikon Coolpix 3200 SD Card Compatibility?
I have a nikon coolpix 3200 and would like to know if itll function with the SanDisk Ultra II SD Card
As long as the SD card is not a fake, it will work fine in your camera. Avoid buying them on-line and purchase them at local electronics stores and you should be just fine. Right now 1GB cards are on sale for $12. Buy two
Fake story on line: http://www.overclockers.com.au/wiki/Fake_Memory_Cards
how do i turn off the flash on my nikon coolpix 3200 camera?
You see the 'lighting' symbol at the top of the round 4-way switch on the back of the camera - while in the record mode, pressing the 'up' switch will cycle thru the various flash settings: Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off.
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Nikon Coolpix 3200 Blur?
I have Nikon Coolpix 3200 and it Blur each time when i take photos in less light places. I dont want to use Flash bz it makes more of whites. So i always use Natural Mode bt it keep Blur. But my friend has sony cybershot 5MP and it takes the same pic without flash very nice.
Hi
I tried Natural Mode only.
Bt the same option and same shot in sony came without blur. But Nikon Blured.
The Coolpix is capable of shooting in lower light. You just have to steady the camera on a wall, table, pole or any other sturdy location. If there is no such place, then hold your camera to your face using the viewfinder. With the camera held to your eye, resting on your cheek, hold the camera with both hands and slowly squeeze the shutter release.
Have you tried using some of the shooting modes?
Since your camera is over four years old, you may want to think about buying a new on in the next year or so
Nikon Coolpix 3200 help?
Ok so I have a problem my Nikon Coolpix 3200. When I try to turn it on the green on/off light goes on but the lens don't open and the screen doesn't turn on. I have tried changing the batteries and that doesn't help. And now, since I have been fiddling with it so much, the green light wont turn off unless I take the batteries out.
help?!?!?!?
It's broken.
Does anybody know if the Nikon Coolpix 3200 comes with a built in timer for taking photos?
u can set a timer (i think its 10 seconds) on my older nikon coolpix so probably
which digital camera is better? the nikon coolpix 3200 or the nikon coolpix L4?
i also woudl liek to know comparing other features about the movie mode..i no wthat the 3200 recorded short movies with voice but i do not know if the L4 records movies with voice. i know it does record movies but i do not know if it records voice like the 3200? can someone help m eout with this?
I would think the Nikon L4 since its a 4 megapixel as opposed to the 3200 which is a 3 megapixel. The 2in screen would be a nice feature as well.
What is the best digital camera for low light resolution?
I currently have a Nikon Coolpix 3200 camera which was given to me as a gift...The megapixels aren't that great on this camera, and I am into photography and want to step it up a notch and get a better digital camera. I take a lot of indoor photos, and I have found that with the camera I have now, I can't take good pictures inside. They come out pretty pixelated and I usually get only 2 good shots out of every 5 or 6. And forget trying to take pictures at a concert... they never turn out. Does anyone know of any really good digital camera that works well indoors? I am interested in maybe getting one with an interchangable lens. Price really isnt that much of an option, something around $400 - $800 may be good for me right now.. but I'm open to any option.
A digital SLR will have the best lens that will allow the most light in.
Some "prosumer" (non-SLR) models have very good lenses too, which do very well. Look for a small number given for the f value (f2). A small f number means a big aperture, means more light, means better low light pictures.
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