Nikon Coolpix S210 8.0MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Graphite Black)
Sleek, compact, Nikon Coolpix S210 is set to deliver still and movie images that it stores on SD and SDHC memory cards. Transfer images to PC and Macintosh or print directly on a PictBridge compatible printer. It's a serious camera that's fun to use and own! Storage Media slot accepts SD SDHC Storage System - JPEG - JPEG baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal quality; AVI; WAV File System - DCF 2.0, DPOF, EXIF 2.21 Optical Image Stabilization Movie Modes - Movie with sound, Time-lapse movie White Balance - Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, White Balance Present / White Balance Bracketing Playback Functions - Full frame, Thumbnail (4 or 9 or 16 segments), Zoom, Slideshow, Shooting data, Auto image rotation, Sound playback USB Autofocus System - Contrast-detect TTL AF with AF-assist illuminator / Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points - Auto (9-area automatic selection), Manual (99-area manual selection) / Focus Modes - Face-Priority AF, Auto Exposure Modes - Auto, Scene / Scene Modes - Face-Priority AF, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist Exposure Compensation - -2.0 - +2.0EV in steps of 1/3EV Image Optimization and Edit on camera modes ElectronicFlash Sync Modes - Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, AnytimeFlash, Flash-cancel, Slow sync Supplied Accessories - USB Cable UC-E6, Audio and Video Cable EG-CP14, Strap AN-CP18, Rechargeable Battery EN-EL10, Battery Charger MH-63, Software Suite for COOLPIX (Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.) Battery Life (shots per charge) - Approximately 220 shots (Based on CIPA standard) Unit Dimensions 90 x 55.5 x 18 mm (3.6 x 2.2 x 0.7 in.) excluding projections; Weight - Approx. 100 g (3.5 oz.) without battery a
Nikon Coolpix S210 8.0MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Graphite Black) Accessories
 Kingston 2 GB SD Flash Memory Card SD/2GB
Nikon Coolpix S Series Deluxe Leather Case
Sandisk 4GB Secure Digital SD HC Memory Card (SDSDB-4096, BULK, No Reader)
SanDisk 2 GB SD Memory Card ( SDSDB-2048-A11, Retail Package)
SanDisk 2GB SD Memory Card (SDSDB-2048, Bulk Package)
Kingston SD/2GBKR 2 GB SD Memory Card
New Version Slim Carrying Case for Nikon Coolpix S51 S200 S50 S500+ Screen Protector (Many Color Available) + Courage*wisdom Wristband
Nikon EN-EL10 Lithium-ion Battery
Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (4th Generation)
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Nikon Coolpix S210 8.0MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Graphite Black) Reviews
I purchased one for my parents for Christmas, makes a great gift. The user face is super easy and not complex, figured it out in just a few minutes. I love this camera, great price and the quality is awesome.
The first pictures we took were using different settings and they did not turn out too good. Meaning just put it in automatic and select the stabalization to auto and let it go. Once we put everything in auto it worked out great. We even blew up a shot on the beach to an 8 by 10 and the detail was perfect. This camera does a great job if you let it.
Even on "vivid" mode the colors in the photos are dull. My other complaint is that the photos tend to turn out really washed out if I take outdoor photos. I've taken some amazing night scenes with it. I got this camera 6 months ago and have had mixed results with it. One good thing, I have to say, is the "night landscape" mode works really well if you use a tripod or set the camera up on a flat surface and use the timer. I usually have to stand very, very still, prop the camera on a solid surface, or use the flash.
I usually have to lower the exposure compensation manually before I take a photo. That's pretty annoying when you're trying to capture the moment. Electronic VR stabilization or not, the pictures I take turn out blurry about half the time I take them.
Michelle It is beautiful, functional, and colorful, just like Kate Moss. What more can I say. I love my camera. It was a birthday present for my thirteenth birthday, hence I am over 13.
The settings are fun to play with, once you figure them out. I bought this particular camera becuase I've heard so many great things about Nikon, and have been thinking of purchasing a Nikon DSLR. If you go ahead and take the picture it is not noticeable, however, if you zoom into the pictures either on the camera, or on the computer, there is some slight blurring, especially farther out in the corners. I took 25 pictures the next day that I actually kept, I probably took at least twice that.
It seems to do pretty well in good light. I have probably taken a couple of hundred pictures with it by now. I should have waited. In order for me to figure out the camera functions I had to read the very detailed, technically written manual. Most of the reviews echoed what I had already experienced, however, one review on Amazon said that you needed to play with it. All in all, it is a decent camera, but I wish I had done more research before purchasing it.
The functions in the camera mode are fun to play with and I was able to get some interesting effects with the different color/lighting/ISO functions. I bought this camera 5 days ago (Nov. However, the camera seems to have problems with the focus, especially if you are using it in indoor lighting (particularly at night when all the house lights are on). When you go to that section of the manual, it just tells you what its for.
BTW, battery life is great. I also thought it would be a good idea to purchase a cheaper digital camera to get used to the settings before deciding for sure which DSLR I would eventually purchase. So, I broke down and read the manual and have played with the camera for several days. I put it on HighISO and could not figure out how to take it off. You cannot just pick up the camera and start using it, you have to read the manual. Its a great starter camera. BTW, I discovered that if you have the high energy light bulbs (you know, the spiral ones) you have to set the light on flourescent, not incandescent, it makes a huge difference in the coloring of your pictures.
Even if you do manage to get it in focus, the only thing in focus is what the camera focused on. I would highly recommend it for someone who just plans on printing out 4X6 or 8X10 pics without a whole lot of editing, or a young person who is interested in photography. It is a great camera, just not for what I want to use it for. I wasn't particularly happy with any of them, every single one turned out blurry after I downloaded them onto my laptop. I have not been able to figure out what settings will fix the focus, I have used every ISO, light, and color setting, and I am getting sick of the maddening red box. However, don't bother with the 1600 or 2000 ISO, the room has to be very dark (we're talking single light source here) to get a decent picture without any noise (believe me, I tried it in several lighting scenarios).
If you are looking for a camera that just takes pictures, and don't plan on editing them or blowing them up, this camera is great. I charged it fully the first night and didn't have to charge it again till two days later (Nov 5th), and I am still going off that charge. I really wanted a DSLR, but cannot afford it at this time, and needed to upgrade my ancient digital Olympus for family pics. 3rd). It seems to have decent timing, though I really have no comparison, since my old camera took 5 seconds or more to take a picture.
Might take great pics of the Chrismas tree, too. After looking at several other cameras in the store that were not in stock, I went ahead and purchased the S210 because of the 8MP and the 2000ISO that it boasts. It takes good standard pictures. Actually, come to think of it, the High ISO (which automatically bumps the ISO up to 1600) is great for birthday parties where the only light is the candles on the birthday cake. It took me until the next day to figure out that it was an independant setting like the scene mode and the camera mode.
I didn't like it shortly after taking it out of the box. Again, not noticeable until you zoom in. I love the fact that it is small and fits into your pocket, and the color is pretty (mine was the plum color). I have not yet decided whether I will return the camera. I am an extremely intelligent person, and very computer/technologically literate.
So, that night I looked up reviews on this camera (I should've done that before I bought the camera, but I got excited). I got very frustrated while playing with it the first night.
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