Nikon Coolpix S10 6MP Digital Camera with 10x Vibration Reduction Zoom
- 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
- 10x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD with 170-degree viewing angle
- Face Priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, and D-Lighting
- Auto-adjusts ISO up to 800, for shooting in low-light situations
- Stores images on SD memory cards; powered by lithium-ion batteries (battery and charger included)
Rating: 5 of 5
Great transaction, happy buyer
The camera I ordered arrived on time in the condition promised. Thanks 4 the great job. I would definitely buy from this seller again.
Rating: 1 of 5
Outdoorsman
I paid too much 4 this product. I wanted a Camera that was lightweight with good zoom that I could pack hunting 2 take pictures of wildlife. It's a little heavier than I wanted, & the zoom is difficult. The LED does not work very well in any kind of light & it really needs a view port. I'm also unhappy with the delay between actually taking the picture & the picture frame. My wife doesn't even want it!
Rating: 2 of 5
Disappointed enough 2 try something else.
Amazon's price is more than a hundred dollars higher than the typical price all over the web. What gives, Amazon?
Best feature: the swivel. I would never buy a camera without that.
Disappointments:
Being a 30-year Nikon user, I had high expectations 4 this camera. But...
First, there is no viewfinder, so that on a bright day it's often impossible 2 frame a shot because you can't see any image on the digital screen at all. This is a HUGE disadvantage 4 outdoor photos.
Second, I don't pretend 2 be an expert on cameras, though I've used them on 6 continents. This camera, which I had 4 about a year, was often disappointing in terms of graininess & colors. I was predisposed 2 like it (love Nikon), but it just kept not living up 2 expectations. I don't expect a zoomed picture 2 be perfect, but it always seemed that no matter how high I set the quality, results typically required way too much fixing in Photoshop. Very time consuming.
Too often a batch of shots leaned heavily 2 one main color or another. For example, I shot a "roll" on a boat cruise (lots of water reflection) & ALL the photos, boat deck, other ships on the water, even the cityscape, were almost entirely cyan. Desaturate the cyan, & you had a darn near black & white photo. Someone said I might have had it set 4 indoor. Doubt it, but in absolute fairness can't stake my life on it. I do know it was on Automatic.
Before this camera, I used an early digital Nikon, a dinosaur by today's standards. But it's only problem was speed. And it was twice as big. Otherwise, it took far better pictures than this one, with much less fiddling around 2 adjust color & quality after the fact.
Third: There were some things I thought were problems but I haven't used other digital cameras enough 2 compare. When the camera was set 2 shoot repeatedly while the shutter was pressed, only about one in ten shots in that mode wasn't blurry, making this feature of limited benefit. That seems odd, given the stabilization feature. Others have already mentioned spots in the pictures. The lens may look clean, & you may wipe it clean, but you'll sometimes get spots on the pictures in their darker areas--more Photoshop time.
Fourth, I realize one cannot drop cameras on sidewalks with impunity... But it was a short fall, from the pocket of the coat I carried at my side. (I once dropped my iPhone from 4 times that distance, leaving a dent in the case, with no harm 2 the innards.) This relatively minor jarring caused the camera 2 present an error message when turned on, & it will cost more than $200 2 repair it--nearly the cost of the camera (elsewhere on the internet). Given my disappointments over this camera, I will not okay the repair, but purchase a different brand instead... one with a viewfinder, a swivel, & hopefully better photo results.
Best feature: the swivel. I would never buy a camera without that.
Disappointments:
Being a 30-year Nikon user, I had high expectations 4 this camera. But...
First, there is no viewfinder, so that on a bright day it's often impossible 2 frame a shot because you can't see any image on the digital screen at all. This is a HUGE disadvantage 4 outdoor photos.
Second, I don't pretend 2 be an expert on cameras, though I've used them on 6 continents. This camera, which I had 4 about a year, was often disappointing in terms of graininess & colors. I was predisposed 2 like it (love Nikon), but it just kept not living up 2 expectations. I don't expect a zoomed picture 2 be perfect, but it always seemed that no matter how high I set the quality, results typically required way too much fixing in Photoshop. Very time consuming.
Too often a batch of shots leaned heavily 2 one main color or another. For example, I shot a "roll" on a boat cruise (lots of water reflection) & ALL the photos, boat deck, other ships on the water, even the cityscape, were almost entirely cyan. Desaturate the cyan, & you had a darn near black & white photo. Someone said I might have had it set 4 indoor. Doubt it, but in absolute fairness can't stake my life on it. I do know it was on Automatic.
Before this camera, I used an early digital Nikon, a dinosaur by today's standards. But it's only problem was speed. And it was twice as big. Otherwise, it took far better pictures than this one, with much less fiddling around 2 adjust color & quality after the fact.
Third: There were some things I thought were problems but I haven't used other digital cameras enough 2 compare. When the camera was set 2 shoot repeatedly while the shutter was pressed, only about one in ten shots in that mode wasn't blurry, making this feature of limited benefit. That seems odd, given the stabilization feature. Others have already mentioned spots in the pictures. The lens may look clean, & you may wipe it clean, but you'll sometimes get spots on the pictures in their darker areas--more Photoshop time.
Fourth, I realize one cannot drop cameras on sidewalks with impunity... But it was a short fall, from the pocket of the coat I carried at my side. (I once dropped my iPhone from 4 times that distance, leaving a dent in the case, with no harm 2 the innards.) This relatively minor jarring caused the camera 2 present an error message when turned on, & it will cost more than $200 2 repair it--nearly the cost of the camera (elsewhere on the internet). Given my disappointments over this camera, I will not okay the repair, but purchase a different brand instead... one with a viewfinder, a swivel, & hopefully better photo results.
Rating: 5 of 5
better than i expected
excelent zoom, excelent quality, compact 4 the zoom size. great handling, easy 2 use. beautiful. the rotating body makes it easy 2 take pictures of yourself or in awesome angles. pre-programmed modes work really fine & allow you 2 do well in basically all situations. some manual controls make it fun 2 operate. some difficulties 2 focus when in macro mode but you learn how 2 do it. it misses control of apperture.
Rating: 5 of 5
This camera is amazing!
I bought this camera last year 2 replace my old, Coolpix 880(I think) that cost twice as much when I got it & took excellent pictures. I didn't think it could be beat, but the Coolpix S10 did it!
As always, the lens is distortion free & the photos are clear with great color, but this camera takes zoom 2 the limits in this price & megapixel range. I can zoom in on the ducklings in the pond across the street and, with the Vibration Reduction feature, get a perfectly clear photo that looks like a close up on my computer screen.
Last month I was at Salisbury Cathedral in the UK & photographed the Christ medallion at the peak of the West(?) facade. When I put it on my travel Web site, it looked as if I had stood within four feet of it. It just blows my mind!
I recommend this great camera 2 anyone. It's not mini 2 carry in a pocket, but the swivel lens makes it easy 2 take photos high, low or backwards. You can even take movies with sound!
Only two negative criticisms: There is no viewfinder & so it's difficult 2 see your subject in bright sunlight & the lens cap is pretty chintzy, but costs $8.50 plus shipping 2 replace. Other than that, if you want a terrific camera in the $250 price range, this is the one 4 you.
As always, the lens is distortion free & the photos are clear with great color, but this camera takes zoom 2 the limits in this price & megapixel range. I can zoom in on the ducklings in the pond across the street and, with the Vibration Reduction feature, get a perfectly clear photo that looks like a close up on my computer screen.
Last month I was at Salisbury Cathedral in the UK & photographed the Christ medallion at the peak of the West(?) facade. When I put it on my travel Web site, it looked as if I had stood within four feet of it. It just blows my mind!
I recommend this great camera 2 anyone. It's not mini 2 carry in a pocket, but the swivel lens makes it easy 2 take photos high, low or backwards. You can even take movies with sound!
Only two negative criticisms: There is no viewfinder & so it's difficult 2 see your subject in bright sunlight & the lens cap is pretty chintzy, but costs $8.50 plus shipping 2 replace. Other than that, if you want a terrific camera in the $250 price range, this is the one 4 you.
Imagine a digital-camera with a 10x zoom lens that's less than 2 inches thin. It offers a 35mm-equivalent of 38mm 2 380mm focal length. Take it with you. LCD monitor - 2.5-inch with brightness adjustment Storage media - Internal memory - approx 16MB, SD memory card compatible (We suggest at least 512MB optional SD card 4 practical use) Shooting modes - Auto, Scene Assist (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy Back Light, Panorama Assist, Voice Recording), BSS (Best Shot Selector), AE-BSS, Color Options, Blur Warning, Date Imprint, Self-timer (10 sec) / Movie modes - w/Electronic VR, With sound - TV movie (640) at 30fps, Small size (320) at 30fps, Smaller size (160) at 15fps, Pictmotion (320) at 15fps; Without sound - Time-lapse movie at 15fps Pictmotion - 5 styles selectable 2 playback movies or up 2 30 still images, 5 music files pre-installed, 3 music files loadable Number of frames (w/Internal memory) - 6M High approx 5, 6M Normal approx 10, 3M Normal approx 20, PC Screen 68, TV Screen approx 128 Electronic-flash - Range - 0.3-5.4m / 11.8 in-17.7 ft [W], 1.0-5.4m / 3.3 ft-17.7 ft [T] Power requirements - EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (included), MH-61 battery charger (included), AC Adapter EH-62A (optional) Battery life (approx) - Approx 300 shots with EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (based on CIPA standard) Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - Approx 112.5 x 74.5 x 40.5mm (4.4 x 2.9 x 1.6 in); Weight - Approx 220g (7.8 oz) (without battery, memory card & lens cap)
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