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Nikon Coolpix S3 6MP Slim-Design Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Includes Dock) | Discount Price: $154.99
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Brand: Nikon
Binding: Electronics
Features: - 6-megapixel digital camera captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
- 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
- 17 programmed mode, 4 with Scene Assist; photograph as close as 1.6 inches in macro mode;
- Nikon Exclusive Feature System includes In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting, and more
- Stores images on SD memory cards (camera features 12 MB of built-in memory); powered by lithium-ion battery (battery and Coolstation dock/charger included)
These cameras are defective within 1-2 years [Posted on 2007-05-18]
I had the Nikon Coolpix S3 for about 14 months (of course the warranty ended after 12), and the screen went black all of a sudden. You can still view old pictures, but all new pictures come out completely black. This is apparently a VERY common problem with Nikons, particularly this model. They have a service advisory for several other Coolpix models to fix this same problem, but not for the S3-S6 models - and Nikon will charge you a significant amount of money to fix it. DO NOT get suckered into buying this camera, or any Nikon for that matter - I was extrememly disappointed with the camera, but especially with their service.
Too Small [Posted on 2007-05-29]
Quality and features are fine, but camera is probably too small for you if you have large hands. If I use two hands I am fighting to keep my fingers out of my shots. Because of the shape and weight distrubution I find it difficult to shoot with one hand. I have a much larger camera (Canon S1 IS) that I often use one-handed with no issues.
To be fair, this criticism certainly applies to lots of super small digital cams. The S3 seems even worse than many others to me though. Be sure to at least handle one before you buy.
Excelente, Gran calidad [Posted on 2007-09-16]
Me gusta mucho esta camara, trae excelentes funciones automaticas y toma fotos y videos de gran calidad
it can happen to you [Posted on 2007-09-19]
Before buying this camera I read all the reviews posted. Most people were satisfied with this product, but a few complained that after a period of time the screen went black and the camera was unable to take photos. I thought that this would never happen to me and bought it anyway. Sure enough durring a fishing trip when I wanted to take photos of the lunkers I was catching the screen went black. I almost threw it in the river. Now I'm careful with my things, especialy sesitive camera equipment, so this was of no fault of my own. Spare yourself the frustration and buy a different camera.
Aggravating! [Posted on 2007-10-18]
I initially loved this camera. I don't use my camera that much, but when I do, I expect it to work. I charged the battery the night before I left for a vacation. The next day I took a few pictures and then realized that the battery was almost dead. I hadn't even used the camera but for a total of about five minutes since I last charged it! It was not exposed to any extreme temperatures that would mess up the battery, either. Also, when I try to review my pictures, about 80% of the time, the camera says that it cannot read the card. I have to take out the memory card and put it back in. (even then it doesn't read it sometimes.) If this camera won't even work half of the time, what's the point in bothering to carry it with me?
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