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Nikon Coolpix S1 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Nikon Coolpix S1 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Nikon Coolpix S1 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Nikon Coolpix S1 manual and always important Nikon Coolpix S1 lens which makes the Nikon Coolpix S1 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Nikon Coolpix S1 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Nikon Coolpix S1 kit or bundle, is the Nikon Coolpix S1 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Nikon Coolpix S1 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Nikon Coolpix S1 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
S1 |
| Camera Format |
Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
Yes |
| Retail Price |
$379.95 |
| Street Price |
$209.69 |
| Price Update Date |
2006-09-21 |
| Date Available |
2005-04-30 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Operating System |
Windows / Mac OS |
| Weight |
118 g
4.1 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
90 x 58 x 20 mm
3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1024x768, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
640, 320 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
5.36 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/2.5" |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
35 - 105 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Single / Continuous |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Min Illum |
0.5000 |
| Normal Focus Range |
30 cm to Infinity
12.2 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
4 - 99999 cm
1.6 - 40815.9 in |
| Min Macro Area |
28 x 21 mm
1.1 x 0.8 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/3.0 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/3.0 (wide) / f/5.4 (tele) - ??? |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
No |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
99% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
2.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
110000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
10.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
50, 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
7 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, White Bal Preset, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Speedlight |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
256-area Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
No |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| Self Timer |
10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel, Slow Sync |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
2.5 |
| Flash Range Description |
0.3 - 2.5m/ 1ft - 8ft 2in (W), 0.3 - 1.4m/ 1ft - 4ft 7in (T) |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SD/MMC |
| Memory Included (MB) |
12.0 |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
Camera cradle (Cool-Station MV-11) |
| Included Software |
PictureProject In Touch |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows / Mac OS |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
2.3 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
1.2 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
1.1 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
3.5 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
2.0 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
2.0 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
15 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
1.6 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Download speed, KB/second |
710.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary EN-EL8 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Nikon Coolpix S1 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Nikon Coolpix S1 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Nikon Coolpix S1 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Nikon Coolpix S1 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Nikon Coolpix S1 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Nikon Coolpix S1 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Nikon Coolpix S1 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Nikon Coolpix S1 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Nikon Coolpix S1, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Nikon Coolpix S1 camera or Nikon Coolpix S1 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Nikon Coolpix S1 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Nikon Coolpix S1 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Nikon Coolpix S1 powergrip digital camera.
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