Editorial Review:

Product Description:
A smart-looking, easy-to-use camera with style and performance, the Coolpix S3 is built to travel. The slim, 19.7mm aluminum body is ultra-portable, but in this sleek body is a sharp 35-105mm 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens (35mm equivalent). With 6 megapixels of effective resolution the Coolpix S3 gives you enough detail to enlarge your images up to 16' x 20' and more. There's a large, bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor, eliminating the need for a viewfinder. Select functions by name or icon on the intuitive Graphic User Interface (GUI) and use the handy HELP button for easy-to-understand explanations of menu functions, in your choice of twelve languages. The Coolpix S3 is loaded with Nikon's famous in-camera features. D-Lighting to rescue insufficiently exposed shots; Face-priority AF to automatically focus on human faces for better portraits; In-Camera Red-Eye Fix to eliminate the dreaded red eyes; and Blur Warning to alert you when a shot has been compromised by camera shake, so you can shoot it again for better results. Seventeen Scene Modes make shooting fun and rewarding in many common shooting scenarios, including Underwater (with optional Waterproof Case). Just select the Scene Mode for the shot you want, and the camera automatically picks the optimal settings. Four Scene Modes feature Scene Assist, to help you compose your shots for best effects. You can shoot high-quality movies in four different movie modes, three with sound, plus a Time-lapse mode.

Amazon.com Product Description:
As one of the smaller digital cameras on the market, the Coolpix S3 combines a high-quality optical zoom lens with a range of automatic and preset shooting modes that will satisfy the most discerning of point-and-shoot photographers. Featuring a 6.0-megapixel CCD, a high quality 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor 35-105mm ED Glass Lens, plus a 4x digital zoom for a total zoom of 12x, the Coolpix S3 delivers stunning prints up to 16 x 20 inches prints simply and easily.

The included Coolstation MV-11 cradle makes it easy to transfer and manage your photos, while charging the internal battery.

All controls are designed for ease of use, right next to the large, 2.5-inch LCD display. View larger.

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A 3x optical zoom makes it easy to get close to the action. View larger.

Weighing just over six ounces with the battery and memory card loaded, the Coolpix 5600 is truly a 'take anywhere' camera. With over 17 Scene Modes, you'll always be sure to get the precise shot you're looking for. An incredibly bright, 2.5-inch color LCD display and user-friendly interface means that you don't have to take the extra effort to get up to speed with the camera's functionality. Just power it up, and you'll be ready to go in no time.

Not to be outdone, the Coolpix S3 can also record high-quality movies at a rate of up to 15 frames per second. Other advanced features include Nikon's In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, which takes 'red-eye reduction' a step further by remove red-eye directly in the camera; Face Priority AF, which automatically focus on faces for great portraits; and a D-Lighting feature that offers in-camera repair of dark images. In short, the Coolpix S3 is perfect for novice users or anyone looking for a point-and-shoot camera that produces sharp, colorful photos with great ease of use.

What's in the Box
Nikon Coolpix S3, Coolstation dock MV-11/MV-11B, strap, USB cable UC-E10, audio-video cable EG-E5000, AC adapter EH-63, rechargeable li-ion battery EN-EL8, and PictureProject CD-ROM.



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Accessories:

• Adobe Photoshop CS4
• Adobe Photoshop Elements 7
• Corel Photo Album 7 Deluxe
• PhotoPlus X2 Digital Studio
• Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade

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Rating: - Aggravating!
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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Rating: - it can happen to you
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.

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Rating: - Excelente, Gran calidad
Me gusta mucho esta camara, trae excelentes funciones automaticas y toma fotos y videos de gran calidad

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Rating: - Too Small
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.

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Rating: - These cameras are defective within 1-2 years
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.