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Nikon Coolpix S51 Black Digital Camera

The Nikon Coolpix S51c is an outstanding compact digital camera combining Nikon's distinctive wave-surface design with advanced features that make it easier to take beautiful photos and to share them with friends and family. Built on a custom application of Nikon's innovative EXPEED digital image processing concept and incorporating the precision optics of a Nikkor lens, the Coolpix S51c is built to realize optimum performance and maximum image quality.The Coolpix S51c teams 8.1 effective megapixels of sharp resolution with a new high-performance digital image processing engine and the precision optics of the built-in "right-angle" optical lens shift VR (Vibration Reduction) 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens to produce photos with clarity and true-to-life color. Extended light sensitivity as high as ISO 1600 prevents blurred shots when shooting in lower light or when capturing fast-moving subjects.Built-in Wi-Fi support brings Internet connectivity to the Coolpix S51c for even greater fun and freedom. Upload shots directly from the camera to Nikon's my Picturetown server for anytime access using Nikon's Picture Bank function, upload them directly to a blog, or use Picture Mail to trigger an e-mail notification to friends anywhere when new pictures are available to view and download. It also includes Pictmotion, which allows users to create audiovisual shows anywhere by simply selecting favorite images and movies and adding music and visual styles.

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Nikon Coolpix S51 Black Digital Camera

Image Quality
Max Vertical Image Resolution	2448 pixels
Maximum Video Capture Resolution	640 x 480 (VGA)
Number of Resolution Modes	8
Image Stabilization	Optical
Video Capture Format	AVI
Image Format	JPEG
Maximum Frame Rate	30 frames/s (fps)
Max Horizontal Image Resolution	3264 pixels

Lens Features
Max Zoom	12 1/f
Min Focus Distance	1.6 in
Max Aperture	3.3 1/f
Digital Zoom	4 1/f
Focus Features	Auto Focus\|Face Recognition Auto Focus\|Focus Lock\|Manual Focus\|Multiple Point Focusing
Min Focal Length	6.3 mm
Optical Zoom	3 1/f
Lens Mount	Fixed
Max Focal Length	18.9 mm

Reference
Warranty Information	1 Year Limited Warranty
URL	http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=2&productNr=25574

Shutter Performance
Maximum Shutter Speed	2000 1/x sec.
Minimum Shutter Speed	4 sec.
Continuous Shooting Speed	0.8 frames/s (fps)

Image Processor
Image Sensor Quantity	1
Number of Image Sensor Pixels	8280000
Image Sensor	CCD
Image Sensor Size	0.4 in

Dimensions
Weight	4.4 oz
Depth	0.8 in
normalized-Weight	4.4
normalized-Installed Memory	13
Width	3.8 in
Height	2.3 in

Other Features
Wireless Connectivity	Wireless Ethernet - 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b\|Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
Power Source	DC Input\|Lithium Ion Battery
General Features	Photo Date/Time Stamping\|Pictbridge Support\|Self Timer\|Voice Memo Recorder
Included Components	Cables - Audio/Video\|Cables - USB\|Carrying Strap\|Microphone
LCD Screen Size	3 in
Interface Connection	Audio - Out (Unspecified)\|USB - Universal Serial Bus\|Video - Out (Unspecified)
Flash Characteristics	Built-in Auto Flash\|Flash Cancel (Off)\|Forced / Fill Flash\|Red-Eye Reduction\|Slow Speed Sync

Exposure Controls
ISO Equivalencies	100\|1600\|200\|400\|800
Exposure Settings	AE Lock\|Auto Exposure\|Multiple Program Modes
Bulb Setting	No
Metering Characteristics	Center-weighted\|Multi-Segment
Exposure Compensation Range (±)	2 EV
Number of Scene Modes	15
White Balance	Auto\|Preset Modes

Storage
Memory Type	Internal Memory\|SD Memory Card\|SDHC Memory Card
Installed Memory	13 MB

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Reviewed by: hecalder

12-24-07

Duration of ownership: 1 Months

Strengths: Large screen, great quality pictures.. good price at around 200.00 easy to use.. perfect camera for price range..

Weaknesses:screen smudges easy.. and should come with at least a protective case of some sort..

Overall Evaluation: I own a Sony Cybershot.. and a Olympus.. the first digital and the second a SLR.. both great cameras but my Sony was aging. I am very impressed for the features and the quality of the pictures and the overall ease of use.. I would recommend that for first time users to for sure read the manual you can get a lot more out of the camera.. for the price you get excellent value.. I would have ranked it actually a 78 but I am also only a amatuer photographer.. being this my first Nikon.. I always considered them only for SLR's so very impressed. for a digital..
Reviewed by: jmjmjohnston

02-19-08

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Compact and easy to use

Weaknesses:seems a little "loose" some of the pieces holding the chip and battery in rattle

Overall Evaluation: This camera is a great little unit for the money. I actually had to return my first one, though, because there was a rattling sound coming from inside the camera. The sound was diminished (but did not disappear) when the battery and SD card were in place, but it was still there. I returned the camera for a new one not wanted to take a chance that something was broken or waiting to break, and the new one was better.... but there is just something about the moving parts that don't seem solid. Time will tell. The photos and movies from the S51 are beautiful.
Reviewed by: pacificeye

01-30-08

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Compact Size--It's small, yet has a good heft and feels solidly built.Huge LCD screen--makes taking and reviewing pictures very easy and pleasant.

Weaknesses:All surfaces are very smooth, making it hard to hold without fear of dropping it.

Overall Evaluation: Picture quality is extremely good.Controls are easy to use.Picture modes are sufficient to cover most shooting conditions for a point-and-shoot.Manual settings are very limited.The cover for the media card slot is rather hard to open.
Reviewed by: vballgirl79

01-29-08

Duration of ownership: 10 Days

Strengths: great videos, big screen

Weaknesses:battery runs out fast if using flash a lot. Takes awful pictures! always makes them blurry.

Overall Evaluation: I would not recommend this camera. The pictures are always blurry if you dont use the flash. And the flash doesn't always make it better either. It does take good videos though.
Reviewed by: melraff

01-21-08

Duration of ownership: 2 Months

Strengths: The pictures generally look pretty good.The camera is slim and attractive.

Weaknesses:Long shutter lag.Slow to reset between shots.Battery/SD slot door is cheap plastic and extremely difficult to open.

Overall Evaluation: I highly recommend that you look elsewhere--try the Panasoninc Lumix FX line, for instance, which has none of these flaws (I bought this to replace a Lumix FX 9S which I gave to my son).The biggest problem with this camera is, in my opinion, the deal-killer. The shutter lag is enormous, guaranteeing that, unless you're shooting posed portraits or still life shots, your picture will not end up with what you were trying to capture. This is incredibly frustrating and unlike any digital camera I have ever owned (this is my 5th over about 10 years).The camera also takes an inordinate amount of time between shots, too. Another real problem that I have not seen since my first digital camera many years ago.Finally, the crappy little plastic door that covers the battery and SD chip needs to be "sort of" pressed down while sliding it open. You cannot slide it open if you don't press down, and you cannot slide it open if you press down too hard. I struggle every time to find the right touch, and I am sure it's only a matter of time before it breaks.

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Nikon Coolpix S51 Compact Digital Camera

Above-average image sharpness, but overall image quality was a bit below average. Battery life was poor in our tests.

Shirt-pocket thin, covered in black and chrome, and sporting a huge 3-inch LCD on the back, the $250 (at time of review) Nikon Coolpix S51 exudes chic. This point-and-shoot model has nearly all the ingredients you're likely to look for in a quality snapshot digital camera: 8-megapixel imaging, optical image stabilization, a precise and very quiet zoom lens, and 16 scene modes for quickly configuring the unit for challenging shots.

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