Nikon Coolpix S210 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Cool Blue) by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon Coolpix S210 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Cool Blue)
Digital camera Review: Terrific Point and Shoot
Summary: 4 Stars
My great joy these days is my Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR & 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lenses. So what do I need with a point and shoot?
The answer is I don't. If I need a quick pic of something, there is always the camera in my iPhone 3G. But I recently got a chance to set up this little Nikon for my stepson and review his work. It was very impressive. The images were clear, focused, and sharp. The camera itself is about the same size but much thinner than a pack of smokes. This makes it easy to carry around in a shirt pocket when those photo moments arise. Given the consistently excellent results, what's not to like.
Well what you get in miniaturization you give up in control. While most (and maybe all) DSLRs have electronic controls, they are loaded with manual overrides allowing the photographer to take control quickly. Going through menus whose common features are tiny icons is cumbersome. A 3X optical zoom is nice, but it offers no optical zoom for those who use them. Anti-shake technology is built in using Nikon's VR system found in its best cameras and lenses.
I installed a 4GB SD card which stores far more than the camera can hold between charges. A one GB would be more than adequate but my stepson was going to Scotland for three weeks and wouldn't be taking his laptop. I wanted him to have the capacity to take lots of pictures, and he did, but came no where close to the 4GB card's potential.
As to charging, we did have a bit of confusion about European voltage. After a bit of research on Nikon's web site I learned that voltage regulation is built into their chargers.
This is not a professional camera. But it is a good camera that has my stepson enthusiastic about photography. Since attitude is aptitude, I may be hearing about DSLs from him soon enough.
Digital camera Review: Nice little digital camera
Summary: 4 Stars
It's a handy small digital camera. Impressed with it capacity in dark places. Some times, not easy to handle because it small size. The battery don't last so much so another, or a third battery, are needed. Nice colors and fine focus. I have a SLR Nikon D80 and this small one is perfect to complement the "big brother"
Digital camera Review: more than a simple image
Summary: 5 Stars
simply perfect
Purchased this camera looking a little more than a simple image, without thinking I got a camera with a balance of basic and simple, with professional features. undoubtedly the best in its category.
Digital camera Review: Beware: Lens is JUNK.
Summary: 1 Stars
After owning the camera for less than 8 weeks, I got a lens error just by turning it on. The camera was never dropped or bumped and was kept in a case whenever not in use. A bit of research showed that lens errors are not at all uncommon for this camera, so I must conclude that the lens has some sort of design flaw. Nikon may make outstanding DSLRs, but this point and shoot appears to be junk.Digital camera Review: Excellent Deal!
Summary: 4 Stars
The price was the best, the transaction was handled promptly and the camera works as expected. I would use this store again.