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Nikon COOLPIX S3 Digital CameraNikon Japan have just announced the Nikon CoolPix S3 Digital Camera, it has a elegant ultra-portable design made possible by Nikon's superior engineering.

Main Features Include:

  • High-level performance in a slim, stylish body
  • Fast, responsive performance
  • Innovations to improve images in-camera
  • More efficiency means more shots
  • 6-megapixel camera that delivers high shooting power and image quality in a sleek and ultra-portable package.
  • Nikon Coolpix S3 boasts a 2.5" LCD screen.

  • The Nikon Coolpix S3 also features Nikon's exclusive feature system, including D-Lighting for fixing dark pictures in the camera, the exclusive Face Priority AF (Auto Focus) for automatic face-finding focus and getting great portraits and In-Camera Red-Eye Fix(TM) to remove most instances of red-eye in the camera. The Nikon Coolpix S3 provides consumers with top-notch performance and the look to match.

    Improved Performance for Great Pictures
    More efficiency and fast performance can only mean one thing -- more shots! With the ability to take up to 190 shots from the included rechargeable Li-ion battery, improved start-up time, and continuous shooting mode, the new Nikon Coolpix S3 allows for more shots to be captured than ever before. This superior engineering is paired with a range of Nikon's unique in-camera functions and 17 different scene modes that help make a perfect moment into a perfect photo with the click of a button.

    All Nikon Coolpix S3 Features:

  • 6.0 effective megapixels
  • 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED Glass lens with a focal range equivalent to that of a 35-105mm lens in 35mm format
  • Compact dimensions of (W x H x D - 3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8 inches)
  • Light weight of approx 4.2 oz. (without battery and memory card)
  • BSS (Best-Shot Selector) chooses best exposure automatically from ten (10) sequential shots
  • COOLSTATION MV-11 cradle included for easy downloading of images and recharging the battery in the camera
  • Single AF and Continuous AF can be selected in Movie Mode
  • 256-segment Matrix Metering, Center-weighted, and Spot AF metering in certain Scene Modes
  • 7 manual white balance settings and White Balance Bracketing
  • Direct printing with PictBridge compatibility
  • 4 of the 17 Scene Modes offer Scene Assist (Portrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape)
  • World Time function allows local time to be set easily anywhere in the world
  • USB compatibility enables swift transfer of image data to computers
  • Voice memo function records up to 20 seconds of sound that can then be attached to an image
  • 4x digital zoom capability
  • Choice of Single AF and Continuous AF
  • Options for playback: Single, 4- and 9-segment thumbnail, Slideshow, 10x magnification
  • Built-in Speedlight: features settings for Auto, Red-eye Reduction by pre-flash, Anytime flash, Flash cancel and Slow sync.

    Bill Giordano of Nikon Says:
    "The new Nikon Coolpix S3 provides Nikon's state-of-the-art technology to consumers in a shirt pocket sized design that offers efficient and responsive shooting for all levels of photographers. The Nikon Coolpix S3's intuitive features make the camera a perfect choice for consumers looking to capture those unexpected moments ... and look good doing so."

    Nikon COOLPIX S3 Specification:

    Type: Compact digital camera
    Effective pixels: 6.0 million
    CCD 1/2.5-inch type (6.4 million total pixels)
    Image modes: High (2816*), Normal (2816), Normal (2048), PC (1024), TV (640)
    Lens: 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED; 5.8-17.4mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 35-105mm); f/3.0-5.4; 12 elements in 10 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x
    Focus range: 30cm (12 in.) to infinity (8 ), 4cm (1.6 in.) to infinity (8 ) in Macro Mode
    LCD monitor: 2.5-inch type, 110,000-dot TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment
    Storage media: Internal memory: approx. 12MB, SD memory card
    Shooting modes: Auto, Scene Assist (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist, Voice Recording, Underwater), BSS (Best Shot Selector), Color Options, Blur Warning, Date Imprint, Self-timer (10 sec.)
    Movie: With sound: TV movie (640) at 15fps, Small size (320) at 15fps, Smaller size (160) at 15fps; Without sound: Time-lapse movie at 15fps
    Capture modes: 1) Single, 2) Continuous (approx. 1.6fps), 3) Multi-shot 16 (16 frames 1/16 in size) Number of frames
    (w/ Internal memory): 6M: High (2816*) approx. 4, Normal (2816) approx. 9, 3M: Normal (2048) approx.16
    Built-in flash: Range: 0.3-2.5m/ 1 ft. – 8 ft. 2 in. (W), 0.3-1.4m/ 1 ft. – 4 ft. 7 in. (T); Flash modes: Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Flash cancel, Anytime flash and Slow sync.
    Interface
    (via COOL-STATION MV-11/MV-11B): USB, Audio Video output
    Supported languages: German/English/Spanish/French/Italian/Dutch/Swedish/Japanese/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Korean/Russian selectable in menu display
    Power requirements: One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied), AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied)
    Battery life (approx.): Approx. 190 shots with Rechargeable Battery EN-EL8 (based on CIPA standard*)
    Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 89.9 x 57.5 x 19.7mm (3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8 in.)
    Weight: Approx. 118g (4 oz.) (without battery and memory card)
    Supplied accessories:† COOL-STATION MV-11/MV-11B, Strap, USB Cable UC-E10, Audio Video Cable EG-E5000, AC Adapter EH-63, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8, PictureProject CD-ROM
    Optional accessories: COOL-STATION MV-11/MV-11B, USB Cable UC-E10, Audio Video Cable EG-E5000, AC Adapter EH-63, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8, Battery Charger MH-62, Waterproof Case WP-CP5‡
    Nikon CoolPix S4 Digital Camera