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Nikon Coolpix S50
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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. |
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- 117th of 175 in Ultra Compact (#1 is Canon SD1200 IS)
- 21st of 52 in 7 Megapixel (#1 is Canon SD1000)
- 43rd of 73 in Nikon (#1 is Nikon D3000)
- 68th of 105 in $200 - $300 (#1 is Canon SD780 IS)
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Answered Questions for the Nikon S50
- Q: In which mode the picture should be taken at night when lights are there and a object is features in front
- A: Having lights in the back ground is one of the worst shooting scenarios, particularly in... read more
- Q: how to download songs into the Nikon s50 camera
- A: You need to use the included Picture Project software. Music tracks from a computer will... read more
- Q: Made in Japan? Why more expensive that newer models?
- A: It really just depends on the company... there is no real standard... Made technically means... read more
- Q: I can't seem to resolve blurry images with my S50. I've tried shortening the shutter speed, but it results in pixelated photos.
- A: Jim,A shortened shutter speed shouldn't result in pixelated photos unless you're shooting in very low... read more
- Q: I have a Nikon S50 and the autofocus sometimes works well but tne next picture it does not
- A: Hi Antonio,What is the light like in the room where you're shooting these photos? Low... read more
- Q: I saw some reviews on Nikon S5, views are not looking that good, How S50 is better than S5?
- A: Hi Manish,The main benefits that the S50 has over the S5 are: 1) higher resolution... read more
- Q: I have Windows 98SE. It doesnt recognize this camera. It did recognize my old S3. Is there a driver I can use or any tips to get it to recognize it?
- A: Hmm. I'm assuming it's the fact that it's a newer camera which is keeping 98... read more
- Q: How does this camera compare with the Canon SD1000 (in particular noise and focus)
- A: Boy, in terms of image quality, these are awfully similar. From the images I've seen... read more
- Q: Can you upload your own music mp3s into your s50 for the Pictmotion function? And if so, how does one do that? Thanks
- A: Page 59 of the manual states that user-defined music tracks can be transferred from a... read more
- Q: Is the Nikon s50 worth about $250.
- A: Yes, I bought my S50 for 280 which seemed the slightest bit expensive for the... read more
- Q: Does this have a panoramic assist?
- A: It sure does! Here's the press release (bottom of the two cameras, under "Scene Modes... read more
- Q: My lens cover won't come up when I turn off the camera, which is disabling me from using the whole camera. How do I get it back up?
- A: There's a similar thread here.Summing up, it seems the design is prone to dirt and... read more
- Q: Where can I find the Nikon S50 in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada?
- A: BLACK'S CAMERAS700 W. GEORGIA ST. BOX 10042VANCOUVER, BC. V7Y 1A1(604) 684-2467... read more
- Q: Any suggestions for reducing the noise/white spots in nighttime images?
- A: There's really no way of doing what you ask. The flash on the camera is... read more
- Q: what kind of memory card is compatible with the nikon coolpix s50?
- A: Hi Stacey,The S50 uses the Secure Digital (SD) card format. For that format, I'd recommend... read more
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Open Questions for the Nikon S50
- Q: How do I change the shutter speed on the coolpix s50?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: which has better colour quality Canon SD750 or Nikon Coolpix S50
- 15 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: All the pictures that I take are very bright, what can I do ?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: is there a way to lock on off switch on s50
- 15 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Memory card compatibility
- 2 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: From where i can find S50 USB Data cable in Karachi,Pakistan? I am Tahir from Karachi.
- 1 point for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: my flash doesn't fire (not even in the flash mode) ... what can i do?
- 15 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: In my Coolpix S50 1 year old, some liquid is coming out from the lens cover and the brightness of the LCD screen is fading... pls help me
- 15 points for best answer - 5 replies
- Q: does this particular camera support HC-SD cards?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Lenscover Error message when camera has been working fine
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: What is this camera rated so much higher than the s50c 'A-' versus 'C'? That doesn't make sense considering the s50c includes Wireless as a bonus.
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: I see Shadows around the picture when shooting indoors with S50. Any suggestions?
- 18 points for best answer - 1 reply
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