Nikon Coolpix S50
Nikon Coolpix S50
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Nikon Coolpix S50
Editor's Review
The Nikon Coolpix S50 is a real stunner, with a fashonably sleek design and vivid 3.0-inch LCD screen. This is truly one of the more exciting cameras to come out this season, not merely because of the flashy features, but also thanks to the solid specs, like the 7.1 megapixel sensor or integrated image stabilization. Gadget lovers will want to look at the Nikon Coolpix S50c which is virtually the same camera, except they've thrown in Wi-Fi connectivity.
Specifications
- 7.1 megapixels
- 3x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
- Movie mode with sound
- Lens-shift vibration reduction image stabilization
- JPEG file format
- ISO 100-1600
- Auto focus and exposure
- Lithium-ion battery
- Secure Digital Card storage (13MB internal)
- 3.0-inch LCD
- Part Number: 25558
- UPC: 018208255580
- Release Date: Feb 21, 2007
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Nikon Coolpix S50 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
camera won't turn on!!? (sanniti — 09/11/2011)
Okay, I know it's "old" but my Nikon S50 had been working fine since 2007. Today I viewed my pictures and two videos, then shut off, took out and recharged my battery (as I always do) and then when I put the battery back in the camera (correctly) the camera WILL NOT TURN ON! Repeated recharging and still nothing! Did it just die from old age? Maybe someone knows what gives here. Thank you in advance.
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NIKON s50 (saransh — 07/08/2010)
My Nikon s50 is giving some problem.. i fully charged d battery. but wen i switch it on, the shutter is not moving and even thr is no display.. plz reply to this.
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Chris Weigl (07/09/2010)
You'll probably need to get the camera serviced. If it's still under warranty Nikon may cover the repair.
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mal funcioning internal memory (Aiyana — 06/04/2010)
My coolpix s 50 started to automatically store the fotos in the small internal memory, and if I erase it, have an empty card inside, and format the internal memory, and restore it to factory settings, it still does teh same thing, and accuses being full after only seven fotos. anyone can help???
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by James DeRuvo (06/04/2010)
Check to see if you have the memory card in write protect mode. But that shouldn't happen.
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price (shan — 05/21/2010)
what is the price?
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Liam McCabe (05/21/2010)
When there's no price listed, it means that none of our merchant partners sell it anymore. You can try to find it on Ebay, but it's an old camera, you might consider looking at a newer model.
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Memory Card (Erica Villa — 02/18/2010)
Wat Kind Of Memory Card Does This CAmera Use And Wat FAT Is It Supposed To Be Set To?
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by James DeRuvo (02/25/2010)
SD cards. Get the fastest you can afford. As for the FAT, just format it with your camera, and you'll have it set just right.
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Memory Card (Erica Villa — 01/21/2010)
Wat Kind of Memory Card This Camera Use?
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Brenda Paro (01/30/2010)
It uses SD cards. Here is Nikon's list of approved ones: support.nikontech.com/app/a...
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All the pictures that I take are very bright, what can I do ? (magda82 — 11/03/2009)
The pictures are not clear, the faces are very brigt (white) , we cannot see all the colors.
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by James DeRuvo (11/05/2009)
Sounds like your white balance is all out of whack. Reset your camera back to factory default settings. I'd also check your shooting scene modes and choose one that's best for your conditions. Lastly, check with Nikon to see if there's a firmware update. Your firmware is only as up to date as the day the camera was made. There's bound to be an update that addresses any issues that have presented themselves since.
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is there a way to lock on off switch on s50 (franj83 — 04/25/2009)
camera seems to turn on in my wifes purse and battery dies.
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by James DeRuvo (04/28/2009)
What she may want to do is take a plastic film canister and cut a slot into it. Slip it over the on/off switch before she places it in her purse. This may guard against accidental turning on of the camera.
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How do I change the shutter speed on the coolpix s50? (lilfilipinax3 — 03/10/2009)
Like I need to know what certain buttons to press.
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by James DeRuvo (03/12/2009)
The only way you can really adjust the shutter speed outside of the auto function is to use the programmed presets. You can't really change the shutter speed directly.
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Memory card compatibility (vtgirl — 03/02/2009)
Is the S50 compatible with SDHC memory cards??
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by James DeRuvo (03/03/2009)
No. They're not. But allow me to make an pitch for using several cards, rather than one large one. Reason being, insurance. Any memory card can fail or become corrupted. And when you're on vacation the last thing you want is to lose the opportunity to take pictures until you can recover that media card with a software utility. If your card goes bad, swapping another one for it at that moment is of advantage so you can keep taking pics. Then, later when you're in front of your PC, you can use a utility like "F-Recovery" ( filerecoverytools.com/produ... ) to get back your pictures and recover your card.
No need to lose the moment because you relied on one card one when several can solve that problem. At the very least, you want to get more than one of whatever size you settle on.
One last thing. Cards have different speeds. The faster a card is, the quicker it'll save the photo and cycle to be ready for another shot. In the end, your camera is only going to be as fast as it's slowest link in the chain. So check for speed when you purchase a card.
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No need to lose the moment because you relied on one card one when several can solve that problem. At the very least, you want to get more than one of whatever size you settle on.
One last thing. Cards have different speeds. The faster a card is, the quicker it'll save the photo and cycle to be ready for another shot. In the end, your camera is only going to be as fast as it's slowest link in the chain. So check for speed when you purchase a card.
From where i can find S50 USB Data cable in Karachi,Pakistan? I am Tahir from Karachi. (Thunder — 02/16/2009)
In camera market,situated in saddar area Karachi,shopkeepers are demanding $ 20 for USB Data cable of S-50,is it so expensive?
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by James DeRuvo (02/20/2009)
Cables aren't cheap. Well, they are if you buy them at cost, but yeah, even at Best Buy they aren't cheap. Your best bet is the internet. Cables4less.com is a good source. But as for Pakistan. We get the question a lot and it's simply beyond our pervue (unless someone posting here is from the same area as yourself and happens to know, that is).
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my flash doesn't fire (not even in the flash mode) ... what can i do? (mispel1 — 12/11/2008)
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camera? (12/12/2008)
I think you need to contact Nikon customer support directly.
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by James DeRuvo (12/15/2008)
If you can't trigger it in flash direct, then I'd agree. Fill flash should work regardless. But understand that without warranty coverage the average cost of a camera repair is around $180. As such, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
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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 (neomaverick — 08/17/2008)
Nikon Coolpix S50
1 year old
2GB SD Card
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1 year old
2GB SD Card
by James DeRuvo (08/19/2008)
Something serious like that, I'd send it into Nikon and let them diagnose it. The screen is obviously the issue. Is it still under warranty?
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neomaverick (08/21/2008)
First of all thanks for ur reply...
Sorry the warranty period was over. And there is also some problem with the battery. After full charging and keeping 1 or 2 days idle, the battery will be discharged completely and I have to recharge it again. Is there any relation between the liquid coming out from the lens and this battery problem. Should I need to change the battery and give a try?
Awaiting ur reply....
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Sorry the warranty period was over. And there is also some problem with the battery. After full charging and keeping 1 or 2 days idle, the battery will be discharged completely and I have to recharge it again. Is there any relation between the liquid coming out from the lens and this battery problem. Should I need to change the battery and give a try?
Awaiting ur reply....
by James DeRuvo (08/21/2008)
Well, it may be that this leak is causing further damage to the camera causes the power issues. I doubt trading out the battery will fix it, but you can give it a try.
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Mike S (10/06/2008)
This sounds like one serious problem! Either the LCD screen is 'leaking' or you have a leaking battery issue although the latter is unlikely. It is likely that repairs would be uneconomical. Personally I would send the camera back to Nikon & throw yourself on their mercy. Although your camera is out of the warranty period this is not the type of fault that you would expect to occur & may alert Nikon to a potential part failure (although I've never heard of this problem before). Good luck!
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by James DeRuvo (10/06/2008)
What you'll want to do is contact Nikon at about an RMA return for repair. Explain that you believe this is a factory part default and request any service advisories that may pertain to the issue. If they balk, you can always get your credit card company involved as many offer extended warranties as a perk of membership.
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In which mode the picture should be taken at night when lights are there and a object is features in front (Somadfrt — 08/12/2008)
how to click a picture with lots of lights and my son present in the pics and the lights being the background
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by James DeRuvo (08/14/2008)
Having lights in the back ground is one of the worst shooting scenarios, particularly in nighttime. It's called a backlight situation ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backl... ). This is because even though the camera should open the lens wide open, it'll stop down instead as the CCD reads the light source behind it. The result will be an underexposed image with a darkened face because the flash won't trigger due to the light in the background tricking it to think it's brighter than it is.
The key is to place the subject in front of the main light source to eliminate the hotspot, but give them a halo look as the camera doesn't pick up the main source of the backlight. I'd also use a manual flash to illuminate the subject from in front.
You could boost the ISO, but the higher you go, the more noise will get into the picture after ISO 400. You can also use exposure compensation (-2.0EV) ...
But your best bet is to turn your camera and your son around and use the light to your advantage.
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The key is to place the subject in front of the main light source to eliminate the hotspot, but give them a halo look as the camera doesn't pick up the main source of the backlight. I'd also use a manual flash to illuminate the subject from in front.
You could boost the ISO, but the higher you go, the more noise will get into the picture after ISO 400. You can also use exposure compensation (-2.0EV) ...
But your best bet is to turn your camera and your son around and use the light to your advantage.
Somadfrt (09/17/2008)
thanks for the answer
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by James DeRuvo (09/18/2008)
You bet. We're happy to help.
BTW - If you're happy with the answer you received, you can simply click on "Mark for best answer" bubble and it will place the question in the "Answered" category for all to see. Or, you can leave the question open for a little while longer and see what else gets posted.
Thanks for posting it and Good luck!
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BTW - If you're happy with the answer you received, you can simply click on "Mark for best answer" bubble and it will place the question in the "Answered" category for all to see. Or, you can leave the question open for a little while longer and see what else gets posted.
Thanks for posting it and Good luck!
Larry (03/22/2009)
Try night portrait or back light in the scenes mode. Also forcing flash on in Auto mode might work.
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how to download songs into the Nikon s50 camera (soma1983 — 07/31/2008)
How do i download films songs in my Nikon S50 camera so that i can view my pictores with songs in Picmotion
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by James DeRuvo (08/05/2008)
You need to use the included Picture Project software.
Music tracks from a computer will be added to the user-defined music track list. Names of the tracks are displayed in the list only when transferred from a computer. The Windows version of the supplied PictureProject software can be used to transfer Pictmotion
movies to a computer for viewing and to copy up to ten ten-minute user-defined music tracks to a memory card inserted in the camera; see the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD) for details.
pg 59 of your manual
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Music tracks from a computer will be added to the user-defined music track list. Names of the tracks are displayed in the list only when transferred from a computer. The Windows version of the supplied PictureProject software can be used to transfer Pictmotion
movies to a computer for viewing and to copy up to ten ten-minute user-defined music tracks to a memory card inserted in the camera; see the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD) for details.
pg 59 of your manual
Made in Japan? Why more expensive that newer models? (jvaldezlvnv — 04/23/2008)
i've noticed, it's more expensive than s50s, s51, s50c, etc...Thanks in advance.
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Aditya D (04/29/2008)
I think the difference between each of the camera is very minute, usually one feature, for example the difference between the 51 and 51c is wireless capabilities. This camera probably has an additional feature that the others do not. Also, some camera models are made in different countries, this one is made in Japan, and will be more expensive than others you can find, such as the ones made in China. Though they're made in Japan, I believe they're assembled in a different country, maybe Mexico, which is where Sony assembles, if that information is important to you. Hope this helps.
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jvaldezlvnv (05/03/2008)
IMO ,when it says "Made in Japan" means it's assembled and originated in Japan. Right?. Just like products that "Made in U.S.A. with parts from other countries like, China, Indonesia,Mexico, etc. therefore these are assembled here in the U.S.
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Aditya D (05/04/2008)
It really just depends on the company... there is no real standard... Made technically means where the camera is manufactured... and some companies have both a Made in.. and Assembled in... but honestly it could be either/or, but generally the products are all made in Asia (because parts are cheapest there), and assembled in various placed south of the United States (because labor is cheapst there).
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I can't seem to resolve blurry images with my S50. I've tried shortening the shutter speed, but it results in pixelated photos. (jkap0514 — 02/17/2008)
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Andrew Skinner (02/17/2008)
Jim,
A shortened shutter speed shouldn't result in pixelated photos unless you're shooting in very low light. Are you attempting to take these photos indoors or later in the day without a flash? If so, you may want to try using a tripod or monopod to steady the camera. You can also put the camera on a steady surface and use the timer to take the photo. This will help eliminate any camera shake by taking it out of human hands. I hope this helps.
Andrew
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A shortened shutter speed shouldn't result in pixelated photos unless you're shooting in very low light. Are you attempting to take these photos indoors or later in the day without a flash? If so, you may want to try using a tripod or monopod to steady the camera. You can also put the camera on a steady surface and use the timer to take the photo. This will help eliminate any camera shake by taking it out of human hands. I hope this helps.
Andrew
mehr (05/03/2008)
i had the same problem-blurry images. i have now set the image mode at 5m..and now i dont get any pixelated photos. before, i was using 7 m and all i got was blurry pics all the time.
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jkap0514 (05/03/2008)
I played around with some of the flash settings, and that seemed to help as well. Using some of the various indoor light settings (incandescent light, flourescent light, cloudy day settings, etc) made a huge difference on the overexposure issues when using the flash. Before, I would shut down the flash, but it would lead to blurry images with any motion. Using the various flash settings took care of the blur without overexposing.
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does this particular camera support HC-SD cards? (joserrr — 01/12/2008)
i was just wondering if this camera can support high capacity SD cards like 4GB and up
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Larry (01/12/2008)
That answer is Yes according to dpreview's database, and confirmed at Steve's Digicams website.
Larry
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Larry
Lenscover Error message when camera has been working fine (careuther — 10/17/2007)
My camera was working fine and then stopped working. I got a message on the screen that says "lenscover error." There has been no sand or dirt around the camera. What can I do?
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by James DeRuvo (10/18/2007)
First thing I would do is reset the camera. This is a fairly easy procedure which involves either going into your setup menu and choosing "reset," or, removing the batteries for a few minutes. It may be that the firmware loading got corrupted and the camera just needs to be "rebooted," which is something that turning it on/off won't accomplish. But after which, you should have the camera reset to factory default settings.
Another tip is to go to Nikon's website and look for firmware updates. Download and install them.
THen install fresh batteries. These steps might help.
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Another tip is to go to Nikon's website and look for firmware updates. Download and install them.
THen install fresh batteries. These steps might help.
by James DeRuvo (12/28/2007)
Hi, I noticed that you haven't marked any replies as the "best answer." Are you still looking for an answer? If so, I recommend you re-submit it on digitalcamera-hq.com so it will have a better chance of being noticed. These days it looks like most questions are being answered within a few days.
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which has better colour quality Canon SD750 or Nikon Coolpix S50 (vartin88 — 10/07/2007)
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by James DeRuvo (10/09/2007)
For comparison, you may want to check out this resource ( imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP... ). It takes pictures with each and you can compare them side by side. Doing this, it seems that they are pretty evenly matched. Although my opinino is that the SD750 yields a more natural looking portrait - particularly indoors with a flash. YMMV.
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I have a Nikon S50 and the autofocus sometimes works well but tne next picture it does not (fotoguaro — 10/02/2007)
I am taking pictures of patients, many of them with the person in the same position, but rotating slightly. Many times things go on nicely, and quickly, but sometimes, the green dots do not appear and I have the red dots instead. So, I have to move back until green appears again. I have not seen any constant pattern of this anomaly. Does any one have any idea of what the trouble may be?, any suggestions?. Thank you
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Ben Keough (10/05/2007)
Hi Antonio,
What is the light like in the room where you're shooting these photos? Low light will sometimes cause what's known as "focus hunting," which means that the AF sensor has trouble locating a subject to focus on due to low contrast (due to the low light). Better lighting will help this, if it's the problem.
Hope this helps!
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What is the light like in the room where you're shooting these photos? Low light will sometimes cause what's known as "focus hunting," which means that the AF sensor has trouble locating a subject to focus on due to low contrast (due to the low light). Better lighting will help this, if it's the problem.
Hope this helps!
Can you upload your own music mp3s into your s50 for the Pictmotion function? And if so, how does one do that? Thanks (misosoup808 — 07/16/2007)
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by James DeRuvo (07/26/2007)
Page 59 of the manual ( nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/no... ) states that user-defined music tracks can be transferred from a computer and incorporated into the camera's music menu.
The Windows version of the PictureProject software can be used to transfer ten ten-minute user-defined music tracks to the card. Check the PictureProject Reference Manual for details.
beware though that copyright issues may result and is probably the reason why you must do it via PC and not camera to camera.
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The Windows version of the PictureProject software can be used to transfer ten ten-minute user-defined music tracks to the card. Check the PictureProject Reference Manual for details.
beware though that copyright issues may result and is probably the reason why you must do it via PC and not camera to camera.
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? (KevKiki — 07/12/2007)
As I said...Im using windows 98Se and it wont recognize the drivers even though I have the Nikon Cds...It recognizes the camera as an S50 but not the drivers ...I dont think I have them....It immediately recognized my old s3 coolpix so i need assistance..Thank you for your time.It is appreciated!
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Brenda Paro (07/12/2007)
Hmm. I'm assuming it's the fact that it's a newer camera which is keeping 98 from 'getting it.' Rather than mess with it any further, my suggestion would be to purchase a card reader, and use that rather than your camera to connect to your computer & download photos. Card readers are about 10-15 bucks at Walmart (or anywhere) and they can read all types of memory cards, so they're a good investment anyhow; they also save battery life on your camera. They connect via a USB cable and don't require drivers to be installed, so if your computer can handle Plug & Play it should be able to read a card reader with no problems.
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KevKiki (07/18/2007)
Thanks Brenda..I bought a card that was at wal mart...www.sakar.com I think makes them..the model was Cr35td-r I think which of course had no driver on their website so it (98) wouldnt recognize the card reader LOL..i think its time to upgrade the computer...
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Brenda Paro (07/19/2007)
Ouch, I did not even think of that! I have an older card reader, so I guess I just assumed they would be compatible. I did find <a href="sakar.com/driverdownloads.a... - not sure if this is where you were looking yourself. Partway down the page, under the section called Card Readers, the first entry listed says it is 98SE compatible. It isn't your exact model number, but it might be worth a shot just for the heck of it.
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Mark (08/02/2007)
No need to buy a card reader. On the camera setup menu, find Interface menu. Select the USB setting to be mass storage. You should be good to go.
-happy photoing
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-happy photoing
Does this have a panoramic assist? (gold — 07/03/2007)
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Brenda Paro (07/05/2007)
It sure does! Here's the press release (bottom of the two cameras, under "Scene Modes" in the gray tables):
imaging-resource.com/EVENTS...
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imaging-resource.com/EVENTS...
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? (mandyjohanson — 07/03/2007)
The lens is stuck in the camera and it won't come up when I turn it off. When I do turn the camera on, the screen says "Lens Cover Error" and won't let me access anything on the camera.
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by James DeRuvo (07/03/2007)
There's a similar thread here. ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )
Summing up, it seems the design is prone to dirt and sand which can cause the malfunction. A good blast or two from a can of compressed air is recommended to free it up.
Also, it may be a good idea to try and do a reset to factory settings. Your manual should give you the 411 on how.
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Summing up, it seems the design is prone to dirt and sand which can cause the malfunction. A good blast or two from a can of compressed air is recommended to free it up.
Also, it may be a good idea to try and do a reset to factory settings. Your manual should give you the 411 on how.
Is the Nikon s50 worth about $250. (captinqwer1 — 06/24/2007)
Should the Nikon s50 be cheaper?
Is it a good camera for a average user?
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Is it a good camera for a average user?
Mandy Johanson (07/06/2007)
Yes, I bought my S50 for 280 which seemed the slightest bit expensive for the quality of the camera. 250 seems like a very reasonable price.
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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. (jdg — 06/15/2007)
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 for just a few dollars more?
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by James DeRuvo (06/19/2007)
Well, the thing about User voting (letter grade) is that it can get a bit skewed early on if there's a negative review and it takes a few days for it to work itself out. Example, a few weeks ago, the Olympus SP-550UZ ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) had three reviews and was listed as a D-. A few days later, more people had voted and it's now up to a solid B (which as an owner, I believe is a more accurate grade).
Letter ratings can get skewed and as a result, you get this spread between models that are essentially the same. So, in the absence of a wider sample, I'd tend to default to the editor's star rating unless I have personal experience with the camera. IMHO, of course.
as for the wireless bonus, it largely depends on if you use it or not. That was the attractiveness of the EasyShare One when it came out a few years ago. I ended up hardly ever using it.
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Letter ratings can get skewed and as a result, you get this spread between models that are essentially the same. So, in the absence of a wider sample, I'd tend to default to the editor's star rating unless I have personal experience with the camera. IMHO, of course.
as for the wireless bonus, it largely depends on if you use it or not. That was the attractiveness of the EasyShare One when it came out a few years ago. I ended up hardly ever using it.
Mike S (10/06/2008)
One of the possible reasons may be the limited battery life of the S50C if the the Wi-Fi function is left switched on, I believe this is it's default state. I have the S50 & my Son recently bought the S50C & complained to me about the short battery life, after telling him to switch off the S50C the problem was resolved.
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what kind of memory card is compatible with the nikon coolpix s50? (staceyalevine — 06/14/2007)
i want to buy the nikon coolpix s50 but first i want to find out which memory card to buy with it, and then find the best price for that memory card. i have checked several websites but none can give me straight answer: what memory card do i buy with the nikon coolpix s50?
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Ben Keough (06/15/2007)
Hi Stacey,
The S50 uses the Secure Digital (SD) card format. For that format, I'd recommend buying cards made by manufacturers like Kingston, SanDisk, A-DATA and PNY. These can be found for good prices at several online sellers like Amazon.com, buy.com, and newegg.com.
I'd recommend getting several smaller cards (1gb) rather than one larger card, just in case you lose one (you'll have a backup!).
Hope this helps.
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The S50 uses the Secure Digital (SD) card format. For that format, I'd recommend buying cards made by manufacturers like Kingston, SanDisk, A-DATA and PNY. These can be found for good prices at several online sellers like Amazon.com, buy.com, and newegg.com.
I'd recommend getting several smaller cards (1gb) rather than one larger card, just in case you lose one (you'll have a backup!).
Hope this helps.
How does this camera compare with the Canon SD1000 (in particular noise and focus) (philggg — 06/10/2007)
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Brenda Paro (06/14/2007)
Boy, in terms of image quality, these are awfully similar. From the images I've seen, the Nikon seems to have somewhat punchier colors. Both show slight noise at ISO 400, both have excellent focus; I know I'm not being very helpful, but in terms of image quality, I'd rank these at almost equal value.
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Venkatraman R (07/27/2007)
Right - I have tried my best to find some comparison between these two..The only difference I see is the Red Eye reduction which people say it is sometimes very bad with canon sd1000. Both have average battery life. I own a canon s1 IS but it takes 4 AA batteries and it sucks battery like a vampire sucking blood :) I am thinking of going for Nikon this time....
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I see Shadows around the picture when shooting indoors with S50. Any suggestions? (nagnshree — 05/30/2007)
When I take pictures with Nikon S50, I see shadow around the picture when shooting indoor and low light areas. Also Red eye is more vibrant it was not removed with the software provided. Please advise on this issue too.
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Ben Keough (06/01/2007)
Hi Nag,
What exactly do you mean by "shadow around the picture"? Are you shooting with flash? Flash photography causes sharply-defined shadows because it creates a very bright instantaneous light source, so there's no way to avoid that if flash is indeed what you're using.
If that's not it, can you possibly provide a better description of the problem?
Thanks!
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What exactly do you mean by "shadow around the picture"? Are you shooting with flash? Flash photography causes sharply-defined shadows because it creates a very bright instantaneous light source, so there's no way to avoid that if flash is indeed what you're using.
If that's not it, can you possibly provide a better description of the problem?
Thanks!
Any suggestions for reducing the noise/white spots in nighttime images? (misosoup808 — 05/22/2007)
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Matt (05/22/2007)
There's really no way of doing what you ask. The flash on the camera is restricting you. I don't know if there are any manual controls on your camera, but the only thing you can try doing it increasing ISO and trying to avoid flash. Don't use flash in pictures with a lot of dust or dirt... noise and white spots are unfortunately going to be there on the ultracompact cameras.
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misosoup808 (05/24/2007)
Thank you, Matt. Most of the pics were at a BBQ, so I can see why there might be a lot of interference.
As long as these spots don't completely ruin a picture, I'll be happy. I guess that's the price I pay for fashion...
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As long as these spots don't completely ruin a picture, I'll be happy. I guess that's the price I pay for fashion...
Matt (05/24/2007)
I'd really suggest taking a lot of experimental pictures. This type of issue shouldn't be happening in a majority of pictures. If you take a picture in, say, your family room, you shouldn't see more than 1 or 2 white-ish spots (at most!) due to random reflections somewhere. If this issue persists, definitely contact the manufacturer for a troubleshoot. If they can't fix the problem or insist you just turn the flash off, return the camera or exchange it for a new one.
Hopefully the pictures won't continue to have this white noise and you can correct them with practice.
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Hopefully the pictures won't continue to have this white noise and you can correct them with practice.
Dave (06/16/2007)
I upgraded to this camera from my old S1 and while the color accuracy is much improved I think the S50 takes notably worse photos in low light levels. I couldn't figure out how to reduce the grain on nighttime flash-less photos even with the ISO increased. I returned it in the end.
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Where can I find the Nikon S50 in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada? (thinpanda — 04/07/2007)
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steve mccall (04/07/2007)
BLACK'S CAMERAS
700 W. GEORGIA ST. BOX 10042
VANCOUVER, BC. V7Y 1A1
(604) 684-2467
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700 W. GEORGIA ST. BOX 10042
VANCOUVER, BC. V7Y 1A1
(604) 684-2467
thinpanda (04/09/2007)
Thanks for the reply however, the particular camera (S50) I am looking for will not be available in the stores until mid or late March.
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Thanks for the reply however, the particular camera (S50) I am looking for will not be available in the stores until mid or late March.
Jane Carl (06/24/2007)
any nikon dealer
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I saw some reviews on Nikon S5, views are not looking that good, How S50 is better than S5? (manish21 — 03/29/2007)
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Ben Keough (03/30/2007)
Hi Manish,
The main benefits that the S50 has over the S5 are: 1) higher resolution (7.1MP vs. 6.0MP), 2) lens-based image stabilization compared to the S5's total lack of stabilization, 3) three-inch LCD compared to the S5's 2.5" setup. Aside from that, they seem to be very similar cameras. It's hard to say whether the S50 will be a functional improvement over the S5, since no one has really used it extensively yet.
Hope this helps!
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The main benefits that the S50 has over the S5 are: 1) higher resolution (7.1MP vs. 6.0MP), 2) lens-based image stabilization compared to the S5's total lack of stabilization, 3) three-inch LCD compared to the S5's 2.5" setup. Aside from that, they seem to be very similar cameras. It's hard to say whether the S50 will be a functional improvement over the S5, since no one has really used it extensively yet.
Hope this helps!
jdg (06/15/2007)
I agree with Ben, they seem to be very close except for the items mentioned.
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manish21 (06/18/2007)
Thanks Ben.
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Ben Keough (06/25/2007)
No problem, hope you get what you're looking for. :]
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Mike. (09/10/2007)
Been using the S50 a lot since I bought it & can report that the picture resolution & color balance are excellent, the S5 is not in the same class & should not be compared. One of the many features of the S50 is the Vibration Reduction facility which is a real plus if, like me, your hands are none too steady! I am delighted with this camera it really is first class.
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Nikon Coolpix S50 Reviews
Nikon Coolpix S50 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 2.0 out of 5
Spots, spots, spots
(kat ben — 06/01/2009)
I hate this camera. Big white circles appear in your photos. It is reportedly from dust in the air. Nikon's e-mail reply to me was to NOT use the flash. Well, how are you supposed to take photos indoors or at night without using the flash! Did a little research and discovered that many others complain about the same thing. The big white circles ruin at least 70% of my pictures, including all of my son's prom night photos...
- 4.0 out of 5
Happy to Own it
(vtgirl — 03/03/2009)
I've had this camera for almost 2 years now and I'm still in love with it. It offers lots of great features such as the different types of scenes for different occasions which inhances the quality of the photograph. The only con about it would be the slower snap shot.
- 5.0 out of 5
Excellent Compact
(Mike S — 10/07/2008)
I am delighted with this camera! It produces excellent results with vivid but realistic colours - the macro shots are stunning. The 3" screen makes composing shots a breeze. The menu system is intuitive & easy to navigate. A degree of manual control is possible but I have found it best to leave the camera on 'full auto', which suits me just fine & leaves me free to frame the best shot. The S50 has been superceeded by the S50C which has a Wi-Fi facility but otherwise is basically the same camera.
- 4.0 out of 5
I am happy to own it
(Soma Dey — 08/01/2008)
Went through a lot of study abt digi cams before i bought this camera and now happy to own it. takes awesomw pics. full Value for money.
- 5.0 out of 5
great camera
(Sarah — 12/27/2007)
its a very nice camera but somehow mine how something behind the screen. takes great pics though
- 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful Camera!
(R. Huffman — 08/11/2007)
Just finished using this mini Nikon on a two week vacation to New England. I was amazed (and I'm pretty picky) at the quality of the photos and ease of use, not to mention the convenience of always having it in my pants pocket. The screen is beautiful and the battery life is good. This is a terrific little camera that the whole family can use. Nikon, you never cease to amaze me!
- 5.0 out of 5
Best Camera Ever
(Bob Smit — 07/14/2007)
Perfect camera for medium skilled person.
- 5.0 out of 5
Superb
(Jessie — 06/15/2007)
bright colors, huge screen, IMAGE STABILIZATION, great looks! This is an all around great, great camera.
- 5.0 out of 5
Nikon S50
(netg — 05/16/2007)
I love the quality of the images. Manual use results in better shots than relying on the auto feature. I upgraded from a Canon G3. I still love the G3 but the S50 packs alot more features and its much more compact. I had a few blurry shots but all in all better than the G3. Battery life is very good, the 3" is very nice and the bulit in slideshow feature is fun. I would recommend this camera to anyone for the value. By the way as with all Nikon camera's the Macro images are breathetaking.
