The Nikon Coolpix S600 “boasts ultra swift response”
The Nikon CoolP\pix S600 is a stylish digital camera designed for for photo enthusiast who wants demands high-speed autofocus performance from their camera.
Priced at US$299 the Coolpix S600 has 4x Zoom-NIKKOR lens featuring Nikon’s optical lens shift VR image stabilisation that enhances compositional freedom with 28mm wide-angle capability (35mm format equivalent) and has the range to cover scenes from panoramic landscapes to close-up portraits.
According to Nikon, the Coolpix S600 is stylish new camera that combines swift start-up time, advanced functions and outstanding photographic performance into the world’s most compact body.
Key features include:
• 10 Megapixels, 1/ 2.33 inch-type Interline CCD
• Macro allows photography from 3 cm to infinity
• 4x Zoom-Nikkor
• Focal length f/2.7-5.8 (35mm equivalent 5-20.0mm)
• 100-3200 ISO (sensitivity)
• 2.7-inch type TFT LCD screen (230,000 pixels)
• 190 shots per battery charge
• Takes SD/SDHC MEDIA
• Stylish and compact metal body
• 130 grams
• Dimensions of 88.5 mm x 52.7 mm x 22.5 mm (W x H x D)
• Optical VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake; World’s Fastest Startup in Its Class among competing models equipped with 28mm (35mm format equivalent) zoom lens
What the manufacturer says:
The COOLPIX S600 delivers high-speed auto focus performance and the world’s fastest start-up time within 0.7 seconds. The clean lines, solid feel and reassuringly firm hold of its metallic body demonstrate dedication to quality materials and fine craftsmanship.
What users and reviewers are saying:
“The In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and the enhanced Face Priority Auto Focus ensures that every image comes out clear and crisp.”-Digital Camera HQ
“…physically unremarkable, blending in with the rest of Nikon’s point-and-shoot line.”- Infosync
“Remarkably Small and Astonishingly Fast”-Cameratown
Our comment:
The Coolpix s600’s two most prominent feature, small size and fast auto-focus response could very well made the camera a probable hit. These two features is certainly a must-sought after feature of users in their point-and-shoot camera.
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April 3rd, 2008
you guys are pretty dense putting those “users and reviewers are saying” section. You linked to nothing but press releases which accomplish and show nothing of interest or relevance.