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Nikon Coolpix S550

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The Nikon Coolpix S550 packs 10-megapixels and a 5x optical zoom into a small, easy to use point and shoot. A 2.5-inch high-resolution LCD and Electronic Viewfinder makes reviewing images easy. The In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and the enhanced Face Priority Auto Focus ensures that every image comes out clear and crisp, while Electronic VR image stabilization... read more

Specifications

  • 10 megapixels
  • 5x optical zoom
  • Vibration reduction image stabilization
  • 2.5-inch LCD display
  • Secure Digital memory card storage (50MB internal)
  • ISO 64-2000
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Answered Questions for the S550

Q: How do the Nikon S550, the Canon SD1100 and the Cannon SD1000 compare? Which would you recommend and why?
A: TL,You're not going to see a huge difference in the image stabilization between the two cameras (just different names they... read more
Q: Can you use the zoom function for shooting video with the S550?
A: Yes you can, and nice videoquality 2... read more
Q: Where can I buy CoolpixS550 at a good price in Greece ?
A: Elisabeth,From personal experience I would avoid the S550, I bought my wife one to replace her Canon PowerShot A540 that... read more

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Open Questions for the S550

Q: Where can I purchase an extra battery?
10 points for best answer - 3 replies
Q: Does the Nikon Coolpix S550 take video's with sound?
5 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: best point & shoot with good zoom
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3.5 out of 5 1454 Store Reviews Amazon $199.95 Go!
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  • 3.99 out of 5

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  • 5 out of 5
I love it (Athena Rummell - 3/26/08)

Ok im 21 im not a experienced photographer but I have two boys and want to have NICE pictures of them.. i like how easy it is you can just pick it up a shool pretty self explanatory.. it took me a little to get use to where the flash is but thats no big deal.. over all i really like the camera it fells good in your hands and it fell like it is made very well

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