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Top Nikon Coolpix S10 Camera Reviews
Cnet wrote a review of the
Nikon Coolpix S10
and said: "Nikon does some things right with the Coolpix S10,
most notably the lens and the versatile twist design, but its
noise performance could definitely improve and we'd like to see
them include some more advanced controls. With significant
improvements in these two areas alone, Nikon's swivel-cams might
be able to reclaim the status they once had as some of the most
innovative and desirable compact cameras around. As they are
now, you may as well spend a little extra cash and look to
Canon's S3 IS."
Nikon Coolpix S10 News Release Summary:
The new COOLPIX S10 packs powerful imaging performance, 10x zoom
capability and a stylish swivel design into compact dimensions,
making it easy to take great shots from more imaginative angles.
With a distinctive wave-surface design and a high-quality
finish, the COOLPIX S10 is as attractive as the images it
achieves. Even more impressively, the COOLPIX S10 features
6.0-effective megapixel image resolution as well as a built-in
38-380mm (35mm equivalent) 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens – making it easy
to compose everything from close portraits to wide-open scenery
with fine detail and vivid colour. And because the distinctive
camera body incorporates a swivel design for the lens, users can
set their creativity free, holding the camera overhead to
capture action over the crowd or composing from down low to get
a different perspective, while the large, bright 2.5-inch LCD
with a 170-degree viewing angle lets users frame the shot with
accuracy.
With the advantage of VR (Vibration Reduction) capability, the
COOLPIX S10 allows users to overcome camera shake to take
sharper, more stable pictures in a range of shooting situations.
The COOLPIX S10 offers increased light sensitivity up to
impressive ISO 800, to allow users to get great-looking results
in lower light without the need for an extended exposure. It is
also possible to select much faster shutter speeds when taking
pictures of fast-moving subjects.
The COOLPIX S10 additionally features a handy One-touch portrait
button that provides direct access to three unique in-camera
Nikon image innovations – Face Priority AF* that automatically
detects and achieves sharp focus on people’s faces wherever they
are in the frame, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix that can automatically
overcome the red-eye effect sometimes caused by flash, and
Nikon’s D-Lighting that can rescue underexposed images or shots
with too much back light. And the COOLPIX S10 takes convenience
even further with its supplied lithium battery that can take
hundreds of shots on a single charge and PictBridge
compatibility that means there’s no need to use a computer at
all when printing – just connect the COOLPIX S10 straight to a
PictBridge-compatible printer and print directly without delay.
An ample choice of Scene modes makes operation even easier in a
wide range of common shooting situations. Simply select the most
appropriate mode and the COOLPIX S10 automatically determines
and sets the optimum combination of settings. In all there are
15 Scene modes to choose from and 4 of them also feature Scene
assist, which helps users to achieve more attractive
composition. The COOLPIX S10 also adds new entertainment to
photography with Nikon’s Pictmotion function that lets users
combine images, movies, music and visual styles for
automatically produced audiovisual shows, in-camera. And because
the LCD of the COOLPIX S10 has an impressively wide viewing
angle of 170 degrees, it’s easy for everyone to gather round and
watch Pictmotion shows together.
Like all other cameras in the highly popular COOLPIX range, the
COOLPIX S10 also comes complete with Nikon’s exclusive
PictureProject software. Powerful, yet exceptionally
user-friendly, PictureProject makes it a snap to transfer,
organize, edit and share photos with family and friends.
* Face recognition capability may be limited in some shooting
conditions.
Note: Specifications, design, product name, standard
accessories, and release schedule may differ by country or area.
Nikon COOLPIX S10 Feature Highlights
Outstanding 10x zoom and impressive resolution
Incorporating a powerful 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens with a 38-380mm
(35mm equivalent) range, the COOLPIX S10 realizes compositional
freedom to capture everything from tight portraits to wide-open
scenery. And because the lens is set into a distinctive
swiveling design, users can take shots from more creative,
imaginative angles – holding the camera aloft to take sporting
shots over the crowd, for example, or shooting from the hip or
close to the ground to get a new and interesting perspective on
the scene at hand.
Nikon VR (Vibration Reduction)
Because the COOLPIX S10 offers Nikon’s effective Image Sensor
Shift VR (Vibration Reduction) capability, camera shake is no
longer a problem. Easy to activate by pressing the shutter
button halfway, it automatically detects and corrects for minor
camera shake to produce sharper, more stable shots and is
especially useful when shooting in low light or taking handheld
macro shots. What’s more, Image Sensor Shift VR even supports
faster framing on the LCD.
Handy One-touch portrait button
The One-touch portrait button gives instant access to three
unique Nikon image innovations. Face-priority AF* can
automatically find people’s faces in the frame then achieve
sharp, satisfying focus on them for crisper, clearer portraits.
In-Camera Red-Eye Fix can detect the unwanted effect sometimes
caused by flash and compensate for it in-camera. And Nikon’s
D-Lighting can rescue images with undesirable exposure by
creating a copy with light and detail added where necessary and
areas of appropriate exposure left precisely as they are.
* Face recognition capability may be limited in some shooting
conditions.
Pictmotion in-camera entertainment
Pictmotion brings exciting new in-camera entertainment.
Extending photographic enjoyment beyond conventional slideshow
functions, it allows users to select their favorite movies and
images, decide on a visual style, and then pick one of 5 music
files pre-installed in the camera or load new ones* to
complement the mood. The COOLPIX S10’s then automatically
combines all the aforementioned elements to produce a polished
production with transitions between images and movies
synchronized to the choice of music.
* Via PictureProject for Windows only.
Nikon COOLPIX S10 Other Features
Highly compact dimensions of (W x H x D) 112.5 x 74.5 x 40.5mm
(4.4 x 2.9 x 1.6 in.) excluding projections
Surprisingly light weight of approx. 220g (7.8 oz.) (without
battery and SD memory card)
USB connectivity enables swift data transfer to computers and
other peripherals
BSS (Best Shot Selector) identifies and saves the sharpest image
automatically from up to ten sequential shots
Exposure BSS identifies and saves users choice of image with
least overexposure, least underexposure or best overall optimum
exposure from five sequential shots
Macro shooting enables shooting from as close as 4cm (1.6 in.)
Time zone function allows setting of home town and new city time
zone for easy image sorting after traveling
16MB (approx.) internal memory
Compatible with widely available SD cards
Menu available in a choice of 20 languages
Menus and icons are designed for easy viewing and navigation
Help button displays simple explanations for functions on the
main menu
Joystick-type multi selector with corresponding LCD icon makes
operation simpler
4x digital zoom extends compositional freedom
5 movie modes with sound plus Time-Lapse movie mode; Electronic
VR available
Choice of White Balance
Auto with TTL control, 7-mode manual (Direct sunlight,
Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Shade, Flash and White Bal.
Preset)
Date Search function allows searching of images according to
date recorded
Date Counter visually records the countdown of days to a special
occasion or number of days since an event
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