Nikon Coolpix S210 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Brushed Bronze)
- 8.1-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
- 3x optical zoom; Electronic VR image stabilization
- 2.5-inch, high-resolution LCD
- In-Camera Red-Eye Fix; enhanced Face-Priority AF automatically focuses on up to 12 faces
- Capture images to SD memory card (not included)
Rating: 4 of 5
Nikon S-210
Rating: 1 of 5
Blurry photos
I got this camera 6 months ago & have had mixed results with it. Electronic VR stabilization or not, the pictures I take turn out blurry about half the time I take them. That's pretty annoying when you're trying 2 capture the moment. I usually have 2 stand very, very still, prop the camera on a solid surface, or use the flash. My other complaint is that the photos tend 2 turn out really washed out if I take outdoor photos. Even on "vivid" mode the colors in the photos are dull. I usually have 2 lower the exposure compensation manually before I take a photo.
One good thing, I have 2 say, is the "night landscape" mode works really well if you use a tripod or set the camera up on a flat surface & use the timer. I've taken some amazing night scenes with it.
One good thing, I have 2 say, is the "night landscape" mode works really well if you use a tripod or set the camera up on a flat surface & use the timer. I've taken some amazing night scenes with it.
Rating: 5 of 5
It's a Great Camera
What more can I say. It was a birthday present 4 my thirteenth birthday, hence I am over 13.
I love my camera. It is beautiful, functional, & colorful, just like Kate Moss.
Michelle
I love my camera. It is beautiful, functional, & colorful, just like Kate Moss.
Michelle
Rating: 2 of 5
Small & cute. Great starter camera.
I bought this camera 5 days ago (Nov. 3rd). I bought this particular camera becuase I've heard so many great things about Nikon, & have been thinking of purchasing a Nikon DSLR. I really wanted a DSLR, but cannot afford it at this time, & needed 2 upgrade my ancient digital Olympus 4 family pics. I also thought it would be a good idea 2 purchase a cheaper digital camera 2 get used 2 the settings before deciding 4 sure which DSLR I would eventually purchase. After looking at several other cameras in the store that were not in stock, I went ahead & purchased the S210 because of the 8MP & the 2000ISO that it boasts. I should have waited.
I didn't like it shortly after taking it out of the box. In order 4 me 2 figure out the camera functions I had 2 read the very detailed, technically written manual. I am an extremely intelligent person, & very computer/technologically literate. I got very frustrated while playing with it the first night. I put it on HighISO & could not figure out how 2 take it off. When you go 2 that section of the manual, it just tells you what its for. It took me until the next day 2 figure out that it was an independant setting like the scene mode & the camera mode. You cannot just pick up the camera & start using it, you have 2 read the manual.
I took 25 pictures the next day that I actually kept, I probably took at least twice that. I wasn't particularly happy with any of them, every single one turned out blurry after I downloaded them onto my laptop. So, that night I looked up reviews on this camera (I should've done that before I bought the camera, but I got excited). Most of the reviews echoed what I had already experienced, however, one review on Amazon said that you needed 2 play with it. So, I broke down & read the manual & have played with the camera 4 several days. I have probably taken a couple of hundred pictures with it by now. It seems 2 do pretty well in good light. The functions in the camera mode are fun 2 play with & I was able 2 get some interesting effects with the different color/lighting/ISO functions. However, the camera seems 2 have problems with the focus, especially if you are using it in indoor lighting (particularly at night when all the house lights are on). BTW, I discovered that if you have the high energy light bulbs (you know, the spiral ones) you have 2 set the light on flourescent, not incandescent, it makes a huge difference in the coloring of your pictures. I have not been able 2 figure out what settings will fix the focus, I have used every ISO, light, & color setting, & I am getting sick of the maddening red box. If you go ahead & 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. Even if you do manage 2 get it in focus, the only thing in focus is what the camera focused on. Again, not noticeable until you zoom in.
If you are looking 4 a camera that just takes pictures, & don't plan on editing them or blowing them up, this camera is great. It takes good standard pictures. However, don't bother with the 1600 or 2000 ISO, the room has 2 be very dark (we're talking single light source here) 2 get a decent picture without any noise (believe me, I tried it in several lighting scenarios). Actually, come 2 think of it, the High ISO (which automatically bumps the ISO up 2 1600) is great 4 birthday parties where the only light is the candles on the birthday cake. Might take great pics of the Chrismas tree, too. I love the fact that it is small & fits into your pocket, & the color is pretty (mine was the plum color). It seems 2 have decent timing, though I really have no comparison, since my old camera took 5 seconds or more 2 take a picture.
All in all, it is a decent camera, but I wish I had done more research before purchasing it. It is a great camera, just not 4 what I want 2 use it for. The settings are fun 2 play with, once you figure them out. I would highly recommend it 4 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. Its a great starter camera. BTW, battery life is great. I charged it fully the first night & didn't have 2 charge it again till two days later (Nov 5th), & I am still going off that charge.
I have not yet decided whether I will return the camera.
I didn't like it shortly after taking it out of the box. In order 4 me 2 figure out the camera functions I had 2 read the very detailed, technically written manual. I am an extremely intelligent person, & very computer/technologically literate. I got very frustrated while playing with it the first night. I put it on HighISO & could not figure out how 2 take it off. When you go 2 that section of the manual, it just tells you what its for. It took me until the next day 2 figure out that it was an independant setting like the scene mode & the camera mode. You cannot just pick up the camera & start using it, you have 2 read the manual.
I took 25 pictures the next day that I actually kept, I probably took at least twice that. I wasn't particularly happy with any of them, every single one turned out blurry after I downloaded them onto my laptop. So, that night I looked up reviews on this camera (I should've done that before I bought the camera, but I got excited). Most of the reviews echoed what I had already experienced, however, one review on Amazon said that you needed 2 play with it. So, I broke down & read the manual & have played with the camera 4 several days. I have probably taken a couple of hundred pictures with it by now. It seems 2 do pretty well in good light. The functions in the camera mode are fun 2 play with & I was able 2 get some interesting effects with the different color/lighting/ISO functions. However, the camera seems 2 have problems with the focus, especially if you are using it in indoor lighting (particularly at night when all the house lights are on). BTW, I discovered that if you have the high energy light bulbs (you know, the spiral ones) you have 2 set the light on flourescent, not incandescent, it makes a huge difference in the coloring of your pictures. I have not been able 2 figure out what settings will fix the focus, I have used every ISO, light, & color setting, & I am getting sick of the maddening red box. If you go ahead & 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. Even if you do manage 2 get it in focus, the only thing in focus is what the camera focused on. Again, not noticeable until you zoom in.
If you are looking 4 a camera that just takes pictures, & don't plan on editing them or blowing them up, this camera is great. It takes good standard pictures. However, don't bother with the 1600 or 2000 ISO, the room has 2 be very dark (we're talking single light source here) 2 get a decent picture without any noise (believe me, I tried it in several lighting scenarios). Actually, come 2 think of it, the High ISO (which automatically bumps the ISO up 2 1600) is great 4 birthday parties where the only light is the candles on the birthday cake. Might take great pics of the Chrismas tree, too. I love the fact that it is small & fits into your pocket, & the color is pretty (mine was the plum color). It seems 2 have decent timing, though I really have no comparison, since my old camera took 5 seconds or more 2 take a picture.
All in all, it is a decent camera, but I wish I had done more research before purchasing it. It is a great camera, just not 4 what I want 2 use it for. The settings are fun 2 play with, once you figure them out. I would highly recommend it 4 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. Its a great starter camera. BTW, battery life is great. I charged it fully the first night & didn't have 2 charge it again till two days later (Nov 5th), & I am still going off that charge.
I have not yet decided whether I will return the camera.
Rating: 1 of 5
O.K. camera...until it broke.
I'll start by saying that this is my first camera review. I'm also a big ol' noob (novice) when it comes 2 cameras, so please forgive my lack of concise terminology & limited experience with the camera's features. That said, I suppose this review could be considered feedback from the general consumer.
As the occasional & casual user, I was looking 4 a camera that would be compact, easy 2 use, would take great photos...basically a point-and-shoot camera 4 dummies. The S210 actually packs a good bit of features into such a small camera & I found myself seduced by the price ($159 at the time of purchase), but I found myself getting lost in the multitudes of menus & settings. I read most of the manual 2 try & familiarize myself with how this camera works & how best 2 use it, but many of the features were ones I probably would never use.
I didn't care 4 the start-up. It seems 2 take a bit longer than other cameras I've used, which made it a bit annoying when trying 2 catch a quick, random moment. The power button is tiny & right next 2 the shutter button, so there were a few times when I meant 2 take a photo & ended up turning the camera off by accident. I had a few choice words 4 myself & the camera in those instances. Shutter speed also seemed a bit slow in comparison & I didn't like how unprotected the lens & its mechanisms were. It would turn out I would have a good reason 2 worry.
My husband & I took a trip 2 Playa del Carmen & when I took out the camera & turned it on, the lens only partially extended, retracted back into the camera & the screen said "Lens Error" & then promptly shut off. I had used it a week prior 2 our vacation with no problems & when we traveled, I kept it in a hard case & carried it in my purse, so as not 2 crush or jumble it. As anal retentive as I am, I can swear the camera stayed well protected & was not damaged during travel. I also see that someone else has had the same problem. After a few attempts of turning the camera on hoping whatever is stuck within the lens would correct itself, the cheap plastic pieces that make up the lens cover & the outer rim came loose & a sprinkling of plastic & tiny springs went falling 2 the floor. I had had the camera less than 6 mos.
I really wanted a camera while we were in Mexico, so we went 2 an office supply chain & I picked up a Fuji FinePix Z20fd. I mainly chose it because the lens/shutter is protected by a door that slides open 2 turn the camera on. After using the Fuji, it put things in perspective 4 me & I realized how much I didn't care 4 the Nikon. The Fuji was more expensive, but it's much quicker in use & shutter speed, takes better photos with 10MP instead of 8MP, it seems/feels more substantial in the hand & seems 2 be better made all around. Overall, I feel as though the S210 is trying 2 be a sophisticated little camera, but the cheap price meant they skimped on the materials. I'm still feeling the burn of paying 4 a camera, only 2 have it break in less than 6 mos.
As the occasional & casual user, I was looking 4 a camera that would be compact, easy 2 use, would take great photos...basically a point-and-shoot camera 4 dummies. The S210 actually packs a good bit of features into such a small camera & I found myself seduced by the price ($159 at the time of purchase), but I found myself getting lost in the multitudes of menus & settings. I read most of the manual 2 try & familiarize myself with how this camera works & how best 2 use it, but many of the features were ones I probably would never use.
I didn't care 4 the start-up. It seems 2 take a bit longer than other cameras I've used, which made it a bit annoying when trying 2 catch a quick, random moment. The power button is tiny & right next 2 the shutter button, so there were a few times when I meant 2 take a photo & ended up turning the camera off by accident. I had a few choice words 4 myself & the camera in those instances. Shutter speed also seemed a bit slow in comparison & I didn't like how unprotected the lens & its mechanisms were. It would turn out I would have a good reason 2 worry.
My husband & I took a trip 2 Playa del Carmen & when I took out the camera & turned it on, the lens only partially extended, retracted back into the camera & the screen said "Lens Error" & then promptly shut off. I had used it a week prior 2 our vacation with no problems & when we traveled, I kept it in a hard case & carried it in my purse, so as not 2 crush or jumble it. As anal retentive as I am, I can swear the camera stayed well protected & was not damaged during travel. I also see that someone else has had the same problem. After a few attempts of turning the camera on hoping whatever is stuck within the lens would correct itself, the cheap plastic pieces that make up the lens cover & the outer rim came loose & a sprinkling of plastic & tiny springs went falling 2 the floor. I had had the camera less than 6 mos.
I really wanted a camera while we were in Mexico, so we went 2 an office supply chain & I picked up a Fuji FinePix Z20fd. I mainly chose it because the lens/shutter is protected by a door that slides open 2 turn the camera on. After using the Fuji, it put things in perspective 4 me & I realized how much I didn't care 4 the Nikon. The Fuji was more expensive, but it's much quicker in use & shutter speed, takes better photos with 10MP instead of 8MP, it seems/feels more substantial in the hand & seems 2 be better made all around. Overall, I feel as though the S210 is trying 2 be a sophisticated little camera, but the cheap price meant they skimped on the materials. I'm still feeling the burn of paying 4 a camera, only 2 have it break in less than 6 mos.
Sleek, compact, Nikon Coolpix S210 is set 2 deliver still & movie images that it stores on SD & SDHC memory cards. Transfer images 2 PC & Macintosh or print directly on a PictBridge compatible printer. It's a serious camera that's fun 2 use & own! Storage Media slot accepts SD SDHC Storage System - JPEG - JPEG baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority & 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 & 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 & Video Cable EG-CP14, Strap AN-CP18, Rechargeable Battery EN-EL10, Battery Charger MH-63, Software Suite 4 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
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Once we put everything in auto it worked out great! We even blew up a shot on the beach 2 an 8 by 10 & the detail was perfect!