Nikon Coolpix S210 blends slim design and high performance in compact digital camera
By Arnold Zafra
The Nikon Coolpix S210 is a point-and-shoot digital camera designed for entry level photography enthusiasts.
Priced at US$179.95 the Coolpix S210 is a stylish new camera that is a pleasure to carry and a joy to shoot with.
According to Nikon, the Coolpix was built on a custom application of Nikon’s EXPEED digital image processing concept and incorporates the precision optics of a NIKKOR lens that places advance shooting functions comfortably in the hands for greater fun with photography.
Key features include:
- 8.1 Megapixels, 1/2.5 inch-type interline CCD
- Macro allows photography from 10 cm
- 3x lens zoom
- Focal length 3.1-5.9 (35mm equivalent 6.3-18.9 mm)
- 64-2000 ISO (sensitivity)
- 2.5” Wide viewing angle TFT-LCD (230,000 pixels)
- 220 shots per battery charge
- Takes SD/SDHC MEDIA
- slim, quality crafted aluminum body
- 120 grams
- Dimensions of 90 mm x 55. mm x 18 mm (W x H x D)
- Electronic VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake; Nikon In-Camera Innovations: In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera.
What the manufacturer says:
Outstanding imaging ability begins with 8.0 effective megapixels of sharp resolution. It gets even better with its digital image processing engine that faithfully reproduces fine details and subtle tones, delivers quick response, and maintains image quality and clarity when taking advantage of extended light sensitivity settings as high as ISO 2000 .
What users and reviewers are saying:
“The Nikon Coolpix S210 is your regular point-and-shoot camera which makes it a great present for those who do not yet own any digital camera to date.”- Ubergizmo
“Great value, thin and light”-Infosync
Our comment:
The Coolpix S210 is the first of a series of new Coolpix model upgrades which Nikon is rolling out for 2008. As an entry level camera relatively priced as cheap as $179, the S210 would indeed be a good buy. Feature wise the S210 would seem definitely worth the price one has to pay for it.
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