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Nikon Coolpix S51

Nikon Coolpix S51

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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're worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"Nice Screen, good pics, something sounds inside"
  • 5 out of 5
"Very Well Liked"
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The Nikon Coolpix S51 is a simple, sleek ultracompact looking to make a splash with a large LCD screen and some handy image stabilization. It's a nice looking camera, with a solid array of specifications that should please any casual photographer. It's close relative, the S51c is essentially the same camera, but with added Wi-Fi capability. We're... read more

Specifications

  • 8 megapixels
  • 3x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • Lens-shift optical image stabilization
  • Movie mode with sound
  • Auto and manual focus
  • Auto exposure
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Answered Questions for the S51

Q: Why is the lag time so long on this camera?
A: A camera made by a calculator company? I don't think so.However, Tres, if you think about how a point and... read more
Q: How come my S51 LCD screen shows amber image?
A: The ISO 400 should be fine, I was talking about the white balance settings though. Nikon does not seem to... read more
Q: S51c vs. S51
A: Except the wireless picture transfer, I dont find any difference bet ween them... read more

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Open Questions for the S51

Q: pictures that are not level and distorted
1 point for best answer - 5 replies
Q: movie length and sd card size limit
20 points for best answer - 3 replies

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3.5 out of 5 1454 Store Reviews Amazon $199.94 Go!
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  • 4.06 out of 5

Average rating based on 90 total reviews: 4.06/5

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  • 4 out of 5
Nice Screen, good pics, something sounds inside (Edmundo - 1/31/08)

It has a great LCD screen, it tooks great pics, the buttons are too small especially the zoom button. When you shake it you can... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Very Well Liked (Stacy - 1/28/08)

I keep bragging about this camera, I used to have a kodak and it took horrible pictures.. I like the quality of these photos and... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Didn't meet my expectations (Tammy - 12/26/07)

I'm not happy with the time it takes to snap a photo. In low light, it takes almost 2 seconds from the time you push... read more

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