Nikon Coolpix S50c
Nikon Coolpix S50c
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Nikon Coolpix S50c
Editor's Review
This is where things get interesting. The Nikon Coolpix S50c would be an attractive camera based solely on its slim design, but Nikon has gone the extra mile and fitten the S50c with a large, luxurious 3.0-inch LCD and wireless transmission capabilities. This camera is a hot rod, especially compared to the relatively mundane models that the manufacturers are producing lately. The S50c also has image stabilization and the Coolpix Connect service which makes it possible to email photos to friends directly from the camera, provided you are in the range of a friendly Wi-Fi network. If the wireless doesn't interest you, but you like the looks of this model, check out the Nikon S50 (with no c) and save some cash.
Specifications
- 7.1 megapixels
- Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11 b/g)
- 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: S50c
- UPC: 018208255573
- Release Date: Feb 21, 2007
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Nikon Coolpix S50c Comments & Questions (write your own!)
Jerry O'Brien (12/21/2010)
I am looking for a repair kit to repair the LCD Display for the Coolpix S50c. I can locate S50 repair kits but not S50c. Can you help/advise/suggest where I can source the 50c repair kit?
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by James DeRuvo (12/22/2010)
eBay is the first place I'd look.
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My S50c LCD was dropped and broken from last trip. Where can I buy 3.0 LCD replacement part? (PeteisKai — 08/26/2009)
Give me a trust online store.
Thanks
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Thanks
by James DeRuvo (08/27/2009)
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AFFORDABLE CAMERA REPAIR AND CRACKED LCD SCREEN REPLACEMENT
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How is the s50c given a 'C' when the s50 is given an 'A-' Rating? (jdg — 06/15/2007)
I don't understand how the s50c, with wireless, can be given a 'C' rating when the s50, without wireless, was given an 'A-' ?
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by James DeRuvo (06/19/2007)
Well, there's the editor's rating, and then there's user voting. User voting (letter grade) 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).
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.
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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.
How easy is the Nikon s50c wifi feature to use? Do you just enter an email address and go? (rob5601 — 05/06/2007)
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JackAss (05/16/2007)
If it is anything like the s7c it should be easy. The manual that came with my s7c was missing one step, I got the correct instructions off of Nikon's web site.
It comes with a "Wireless Camera Setup Utility" that you install on your computer. Then have the camera connected via the cable to the computer and follow the on screen instructions. I love not having to worry about cables.
I can report back when I get my s50c this weekend. (Sold my s7c to a co-worker.)
Well, I went out and bought an s50c and now I am thinking of returning it. The main feature of interest to me was the WiFi, however, in my opinion, they have gone a step backwards. With the s7c you could transfer images directly to your computer, you can not do this with the s50c. You have to upload to their "Picture Bank" and then you can download the pictures. Of course you can still load pictures via the USB, but that is not why I bought the camera.
On a separate note, the set up was very easy.
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It comes with a "Wireless Camera Setup Utility" that you install on your computer. Then have the camera connected via the cable to the computer and follow the on screen instructions. I love not having to worry about cables.
I can report back when I get my s50c this weekend. (Sold my s7c to a co-worker.)
Well, I went out and bought an s50c and now I am thinking of returning it. The main feature of interest to me was the WiFi, however, in my opinion, they have gone a step backwards. With the s7c you could transfer images directly to your computer, you can not do this with the s50c. You have to upload to their "Picture Bank" and then you can download the pictures. Of course you can still load pictures via the USB, but that is not why I bought the camera.
On a separate note, the set up was very easy.
s7c s50c same price both nikon which one??????? (adave — 04/05/2007)
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Maria (05/04/2007)
The s50c is the newer model. I have the s7c and love it, but I hear the s50c has a few improvements on it.
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J.R. (05/15/2007)
Watch out! Rumor has it that its wifi capability is more restricted than the S7c: is this true?
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JackAss (05/24/2007)
The s50c's WiFi is different than the s7c.
The s7c allowed you to transfer files directly to your computer, something that I liked. It also had some limited ability to email pictures that I never explored.
With the s50c you only have two options; Picture Mail and Picture Bank. Picture Mail allows you to email photos directly from the camera. You can load an address book onto the camera. Picture Bank loads the photos to a server owned by Nikon. From there you can download the pictures, or allow visitors access to view your photos. However, taking away the ability to transfer wirelessly directly to your computer is a HUGE downgrade, in my opinion. I plan on returning my s50c.
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The s7c allowed you to transfer files directly to your computer, something that I liked. It also had some limited ability to email pictures that I never explored.
With the s50c you only have two options; Picture Mail and Picture Bank. Picture Mail allows you to email photos directly from the camera. You can load an address book onto the camera. Picture Bank loads the photos to a server owned by Nikon. From there you can download the pictures, or allow visitors access to view your photos. However, taking away the ability to transfer wirelessly directly to your computer is a HUGE downgrade, in my opinion. I plan on returning my s50c.
