Nikon Coolpix S50 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom (Black) | 
| Brand: Nikon
List Price: $299.99
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Rating:  35 reviews
Sales Rank: 6776
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Monitor Size: 300
Optical Zoom: 3
Digital Zoom: 4
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 18.9
Minimum Focal Length: 6.3
Maximum Resolution: 7
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 3.6 x 0.8 x 2.3
MPN: 25558
Model: 25558
UPC: 018208255580
EAN: 0018208255580
ASIN: B000N48GEU
Release Date: April 13, 2007
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| Features:
| • | 7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for for photo-quality 16 x 20-inch prints | | • | 3x optical zoom through a quality Zoom-Nikkor lens (zoom is equivalent to 38-114mm in a 35mm camera) | | • | 3.0-inch LCD display; exclusive Nikon In-Camera Red-Eye Fix | | • | All-new Pictmotion creates in-camera slideshows with your music | | • | Sleek, all-metal design |
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Product Description
The CoolPix S50 is equipped with a huge, bright 3.0-inch LCD great for viewing images anywhere, anytime. The impressive 170 Degree wide viewing angle makes it easier for everyone to see and enjoy images. The larger high resolution LCD lets you make the most of smooth, sharp movies, great-looking stills and exciting Pictmotion shows. The CoolPix S50 features 15 specially programmed modes to automatically handle focus, exposure, white balance and other adjustments that help you take great pictures easily. Pictmotion allows you to select your favorite images and movies, decide on a style, and pick one of five pre-installed music files or add your own. Pictmotion automatically combines a polished production with transitions and style synced to your music. Digital Zoom - up to 4x (35mm format picture angle - 456mm) Focus range from lens - 1 foot (30cm) to infinity Macro close-up mode - 1.6 inch (4cm) to infinity ISO sensitivity - ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto (auto gain ISO 100-800) Built-in flash - Wide Range 1 to 19 foot 8 inches (0.3 to 6.0m), Tele Range 1 to 13 foot 1 inch (0.3 to 4.0m) High-Speed USB 2.0 & 802.11b/g Interface System Requirements - Macintosh Mac OS X version 10.3.9, 10.4.x, Windows Vista (32bit), Windows XP Home Edition/Professional and Windows 2000 Professional Dimensions - 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8 inch (92.5 x 59 x 21 mm) excluding projections Weight - 4.4 ounces (125 grams) without battery and SD memory card
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| Customer Reviews: Read 30 more reviews...
 Not friendly for lightweight travelers May 10, 2007
W. Munro
53 out of 70 found this review helpful
For those of you looking to travel light, either for business or pleasure, there are a number of factors you should be aware of with the S50 that make it not nearly as travel friendly as other makers.
1)Battery charger comes with long proprietary power cord that must be taken along for it to work. Not only is this cord bulky (think laptop powercord without the brick), it adds lots of weight. The battery charger and cord together weigh 5.7oz (compared to 2.0 oz for the Canon charger that plugs directly into the wall).
2)Proprietary cable connection to camera. Unlike most compact digitals that use the standard mini-USB connector to allow you to connect the camera to computers or printers, the S50 uses a proprietary connector, that requires you to carry the proprietary Nikon cable along with you. Most folks these days have multiple electronic devices that use USB as the standard connection (e.g. iPod, blackberry, etc.), allowing you to carry just one cable to connect these devices to your computer. The S50 will thus require you to carry its unique cable with you all the time.
3)Combined computer/video cable. Adding insult to #2 above, the actual cable (with the proprietary connector) is actually two sets of cables attached together ... the USB cable to connect to the computer ... and another set of video cables to connect to the tv. This combined cable weighs 4.2oz (compared to 1.1oz for a normal standalone USB cable). Unlike most other manufacturers that allow you to only carry the cable that you need (potentially no camera-specific cables at all, if you have other mini-USB devices), the Nikon forces you to carry this double cable all the time.
 Potential King of the Compacts April 22, 2007
Hiram Grant
49 out of 50 found this review helpful
Nikon's two newest 3" LCD entries have a tough act to follow, the very popular S7c. The first of these two is the S50. Nice sized camera that easily fits a pocket or purse. But here's what really makes it stand out:
1) Good quality 3x optical periscoping lens with true VR. The periscoping feature means the lens zooms inside the camera body, not outside. This protects the lens from damage if dropped or accidently turned on while in a case (or restricted area like a purse or pocket). The VR is of the optical shift variety, which is far superior to the "anti-blur" modes that simply boost the ISO. But this camera can also go to ISO 1600, getting the best of both worlds;
2) Large 3 inch screen you can see reasonably well at poor angels (such as when holding the camera at low angles or above your head), and better than average outside (at least well enough to take your photographs);
3) Reasonably prices accessories. Nikon reasonable? Yes. Nikon is very reasonable on additional batteries and replacement items. Additionally, they use the SD memory cards, the easiest to find and the most price competitive out there;
4) Great in camera editing. No, it's not a PC-in-a-camera, but it does allow the best in camera editing of any point-and-shoot digital. The D-Lighting is particularly good as saving photos where the important areas are too dark without washing out the light areas.
I also prefer the black finish of the S50 to the silver finish of the S50c. The latter camera features a wireless capability that will not be useful to most, for about $50 more.
Marvelous little critter June 15, 2007
Victor Eijkhout (Knoxville, TN USA)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
My reason for buying this particular camera was the "anti-shake" image stabilization. Too many of my picture are, eh, taken during an earthquake, as the old joke goes. Well, the very first time that I gave this camera a road test, I found myself at the coast, wanting to take pictures with full zoom, while strong sea winds almost blew me off my feet. "Captain, permission to engage image stabilization?" "Make it so, number one!".
And miraculously, none of my pictures were shaken or stirred. I love this thing.
Another big plus is the big LCD on the back. It's big, it's gorgeous, and it makes you excited about your pictures while you're taking them. There is something psychological going on there, but the fact is that the LCD makes you fall in love with the camera and your own picture taking capability, even before you have seen the result.
I'm giving this thing 4 stars instead of 5 because of two niggles. One: turning off the flash is confusing. Bizarrely, it seems you can not change flash settings when the anti-shake is engaged. Two: the lens is placed to the edge of the camera body, and I regularly find a finger of my left hand dangling in front of it. As a result I need to hold it in a somewhat unnaturally feeling way.
But on the whole I'm very happy with this camera. And small and black it looks very sexy.
Just bought this in Tokyo -- Superb! April 19, 2007
D. Edgington (Pacific Grove, CA USA)
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
We just visited a camera shop in Tokyo (in Shibuya). We tried almost all the cameras and this was our favorite. The salesman told us it had just come in and gone on sale today. Superb set of features, very nice in the hand. We shot a bunch of pictures under artificial lights and in the streets at night and they all look wonderful. Highly recommend you give this camera a look if you are in the market for a small, full feature digital pocket camera.
An awesome camera May 18, 2007
M. Ayars (South Harrison NJ USA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I received my new S50 and left the next day on an extended trip. Having upgraded from a Coolpix 4300, I found the S50's picture quality stunning. The 3" viewing screen is easy to use for framing shots as well as viewing the results in all except the strongest direct sunlight on it. The menu options, while extensive, are easy to understand for various shooting options, although I use the manual to understand the less-often-used features. While I miss the ability to use a viewfinder as well as the view screen for composing pictures, the 3" display is so vivid and clear, and the camera such a convenient size, it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make. The interface cable allows you to plug into a USB port or the video/audio ports of a TV. It and the battery charger fit nicely into my travel backpack. I have ordered a spare battery as the 3" display uses some juice. I found I had to recharge the battery every night (I was shooting a lot of pictures and showing them off). I also recommend a slim case to prevent scratching the display screen. I put in a 2 Gb card and at fairly high resolution it looks like I can shoot 600 to 800 shots.
This is a great product, it takes great, crystal clear pictures which crop and blow up well.
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