Nikon Coolpix S500

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Digital camera - 7.1 Megapixel - Optical Zoom: 3 - Digital Zoom: 4x - Weight: 125 g - Viewfinder: without Viewfinder more

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From the solid feel and comfortable wraparound grip of the world's smallest compact stainless steel body to its large, easy-access control buttons and 2.5-inch high-resolution LCD...
more...monitor, the COOLPIX S500 is a joy to carry and to take pictures with. All functions are optimized for immediate response, freeing you to capture special moments as you experience them. The COOLPIX S500 powers up within 0.8 seconds, and the shutter releases in less than 0.005 seconds. Light sensitivity range up to ISO 2000 with manual control or auto control creates new opportunities to take sharper, more natural looking photos in lower lighting conditions, or to capture fast-moving subjects with outstanding clarity. One press of the button simultaneously activates the High-ISO, lens shift VR and BSS (Best Shot Selector) features of Anti-Shake mode for clearer results in low light or when zoomed in for close-ups.





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A review by shiguo on Nikon Coolpix S500
November 11th, 2007


Author's product rating:   Nikon Coolpix S500 - rated by shiguo

Picture Quality Good 
Range & Quality of Features Diverse 
Ease of Use Very Easy 
Overall Look & Design Excellent 
Value for Money Excellent 

Advantages: Good color reproduction, Strong quality build
Disadvantages: wrong placing of power button, weak LCD screen

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

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I've only got this camera with me for a few months and I'm loving it. This camera has 7.1mp, autofocus, face detection, anti shake, and ISO2000. There is a 2.5" LCD for you to look at. The colour reproduction of this Nikon isn't as good as a Sony. I own another Sony T30 digital camera. I love the stainless steel body which gives me a feeling of robustness.

The LCD isn't viewable under the direct sunlight which is a pity. The camera scores for its face detection technology. The lens actually moves around to scan for faces. The menu on this camera is easy to use as well. Anyone can just browse through the menu and find what they want instantly.

The placing of the power button is too close to the shutter button which people might turn it off by accident instead of taking a picture. The flash of the camera lack the slow-synchro flash which is found in the Sony T30. It can light up the background in the pictures which helps a lot. 
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Durability Excellent 
Reliability Good 
Size Small 
Weight Light 
Instruction Manual Good 

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