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Note: This camera was first sold in Mar 2005. It has been replaced by the Nikon S50.
Nikon Coolpix S1

Nikon Coolpix S1

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HQ Grade: C-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"Superb,stylish camera"
  • 1 out of 5
"Dont buy this Camera"
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The pocket-sized Nikon Coolpix S1 is Nikon's answer to the Sony DSC-T33. Both cameras offer remarkably thin, all-metal bodies that make them perfect companions for a night on the town. Despite the Nikon S1's tiny size, (it is only 3/4" thick) it sports a huge 2.5" LCD and a 3x optical zoom. With a camera of this size there is not much room for manual... read more

Specifications

  • 5.1 megapixels (effective)
  • 3x optical zoom
  • 4x digital zoom
  • auto focus only
  • program exposure only
  • JPEG file format
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Answered Questions for the S1

Q: I bought a 4 gb sd card--It will not take it/Why?
A: 2GB is the largest this camera will take. read more
Q: where can i buy a coolpx s1 LCD screen, mine broke, or where can i repair it?
A: You can get information on mailing your Nikon S1 to Nikon for a repair or get a list of independent... read more
Q: i have this camera and loved it. A girl dropped my camera in pasta it was a dry pasta but it still got wet GRRR!
A: Saving a gadget soaked:A Washington Post reporter who accidentally dropped his Blackberry in the toilet was able to retrieve it... read more

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Open Questions for the S1

Q: How do you fix a lens cover error on the nikon coolpix s1? Someone dropped my camera while it was on and now it is saying this.
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Where do you get the battery and cord for the camera?
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: My Coolpix will not cut off. I have to remove the battery. It's been sent to be fixed 3 times and the supplier says there's nothing wrong. Any ideas
15 points for best answer - 3 replies

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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Nikon S1

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4.6 out of 5 1309 Store Reviews 47digital
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  • 3.58 out of 5

Average rating based on 217 total reviews: 3.58/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Superb,stylish camera (P Ramejkis - 2/26/09)

I bought this camera and 2 spare batteries second hand. In the 18 months that I've owned it I have not had a problem of... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Dont buy this Camera (Ariana - 2/19/09)

I have owned two of these cameras and the first one lasted me a good amount of time until I got the black screen. read more

  • 3 out of 5
Black Death & Lens Cover error (Sandi - 8/29/08)

OK I purchased 2 nikons s1 and s3 for my daughters within 6months of each other, with my eldest blaming my youngest for breaking both... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 3 out of 5
Great for ease of use, compact size (Steve's Digicams - 11/10/05)

Steve's Digicams gives the S1 an exhaustive review. Plenty of coverage of the camera's features inside, a great resource if you're interested in the Nikon S1. read original review

  • 4 out of 5
An Imaging Resource "Pick" (Imaging Resource - 11/10/05)

Imaging Resource has some concerns, but likes the S1 enough to make it one of their "picks." read original review

  • 3 out of 5
You might want to shop around (DC Resource - 11/10/05)

DC Resource puts the S1 through its heavy duty testing and is ultimately underwhelmed. Check out why. read original review

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Nikon Coolpix S1 News

3/17/05

Announcing the Super-Slim Nikon Coolpix S1

Nikon's answer to the Sony T33 offers impressive zoom in a body less than an inch thick.

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