Nikon Coolpix S7c
Nikon Coolpix S7c
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Nikon Coolpix S7c
Editor's Review
The Nikon Coolpix S7c improves upon the already slick line of wireless digital cameras with some startling new features. The S7c allows for wireless image transfer like previous models, but the Coolpix Connect service takes things a step further. With Coolpix Connect, a free service, users can instantly e-mail photos to friends via an in-camera address list, provided they are in range of an open Wi-Fi access point. Truly remarkable. The S7c also has Face-Priority AF, ensuring crisp portraits of your friends and family.
Specifications
- 7.1 megapixels
- Wi-Fi capable (instant printing, instant e-mailing using Coolpix Connect service)
- Vibration reduction
- 3x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
- Auto focus, auto exposure
- ISO 50-1600
- 3.0-inch LCD display
- JPEG file format
- Secure Digital card storage (14MB internal)
- Movie mode with sound
- Lithium-ion battery
- Part Number: S7c
- UPC: 018208912001
- Release Date: Aug 30, 2006
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Nikon Coolpix S7c Comments & Questions (write your own!)
everything was fine and all the sudden my camera is saying my card is not formatted and i dont want my pictures deleted, what do i do? (khumphries77 — 11/10/2008)
i dont want to lose all my pics but it wont let me do anything without formatting
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bukit97 (11/10/2008)
Don't panic , don't format your card and you will still have your pictures. Here's how :
Get a card reader, insert your memory card into the slot and plug the reader to the USB port of your computer.
The computer should be able to read the picture files in the card, in which case copy all of them to the hard disk.
If the computer cannot read the card, go to <a href="photosrecovery.com/"> this site </a>, download the Photorecovery software, run the program and your picture will be recovered.
If you have not decided to pay for the program, <a href="artplus.hr/adapps/eng/dpr.h... here </a> is a free one.
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Get a card reader, insert your memory card into the slot and plug the reader to the USB port of your computer.
The computer should be able to read the picture files in the card, in which case copy all of them to the hard disk.
If the computer cannot read the card, go to <a href="photosrecovery.com/"> this site </a>, download the Photorecovery software, run the program and your picture will be recovered.
If you have not decided to pay for the program, <a href="artplus.hr/adapps/eng/dpr.h... here </a> is a free one.
How do you improve lowlight, indoor (ie. concerts) quality? (KimE430 — 09/28/2007)
I bought this for my daughter and she is very unhappy with it in these conditions. Thanks!
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by James DeRuvo (09/28/2007)
Chances are, she's probably just shooting on automatic and relying on an underpowered flash to go farther than it's rated to. - here's the range rating:
W: 0.3m - 7.5m / 12in. - 24ft 6in.
T: 0.3m - 4.0m/ 12in. - 13ft.
I would also comment that the 24ft figure is a stretch, IMHO. Built in flashes are primarily designed for taking portrait or small group photos and anything beyond about 10-15 feet completely dissipates the flash power, rendering it largely ineffective.
There are night portrait and night landscape modes which could help. But understand that her results will happen with just about ANY point and shoot shooting in similar conditions. To get quality she wants, she'll need a DSLR with a telephoto flash that can focus the flash intensity to a greater range.
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W: 0.3m - 7.5m / 12in. - 24ft 6in.
T: 0.3m - 4.0m/ 12in. - 13ft.
I would also comment that the 24ft figure is a stretch, IMHO. Built in flashes are primarily designed for taking portrait or small group photos and anything beyond about 10-15 feet completely dissipates the flash power, rendering it largely ineffective.
There are night portrait and night landscape modes which could help. But understand that her results will happen with just about ANY point and shoot shooting in similar conditions. To get quality she wants, she'll need a DSLR with a telephoto flash that can focus the flash intensity to a greater range.
KimE430 (09/29/2007)
Thanks for responding, however my question was to use this camera more efficiently not to buy a new one. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.
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by James DeRuvo (10/01/2007)
I don't believe I was suggesting you buy a new one. I was merely stating that the camera isn't designed for that use and get the kind of quality you're looking for.
You can't run a NASCAR race in a VW.
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You can't run a NASCAR race in a VW.
Larry (12/11/2007)
Taking photos at concerts:
One of the biggest weaknesses of digital non-SLR cameras is poor performance in low light. With small diameter lenses not enough light can get in to make a good picture. That means you either have to leave the shutter open longer to let more light in (but this causes picture blurring due to subject and/or camera movement--not good) OR increase the sensitivity of the CCD (increase ISO) which is also not good because it increases noise and causes a grainy appearance to the picture. Another option is to MAKE more light--hence the strobe flash common to most digital cameras. These typically work up to about 9-12 feet and then fade rapidly beyond that distance. Adding an external flash can double or even triple that distance, but even that is not enough for the usual concert venue. So what is a "concert goer" to do?
1. Increase the ISO setting and live with the noise.
2. Try to get everyone at the concert to take a flash picture simultaneously with you. :)
3. Get a good (expensive) digital SLR camera which lets in more light with larger diameter lenses, has a larger CCD to capture that light, and can handle the higher ISO setting better without causing as much noise. (Incidentally, that is why the concert folks commonly allow you to take your small camera in but disallow SLR's).
Larry
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One of the biggest weaknesses of digital non-SLR cameras is poor performance in low light. With small diameter lenses not enough light can get in to make a good picture. That means you either have to leave the shutter open longer to let more light in (but this causes picture blurring due to subject and/or camera movement--not good) OR increase the sensitivity of the CCD (increase ISO) which is also not good because it increases noise and causes a grainy appearance to the picture. Another option is to MAKE more light--hence the strobe flash common to most digital cameras. These typically work up to about 9-12 feet and then fade rapidly beyond that distance. Adding an external flash can double or even triple that distance, but even that is not enough for the usual concert venue. So what is a "concert goer" to do?
1. Increase the ISO setting and live with the noise.
2. Try to get everyone at the concert to take a flash picture simultaneously with you. :)
3. Get a good (expensive) digital SLR camera which lets in more light with larger diameter lenses, has a larger CCD to capture that light, and can handle the higher ISO setting better without causing as much noise. (Incidentally, that is why the concert folks commonly allow you to take your small camera in but disallow SLR's).
Larry
by James DeRuvo (12/12/2007)
When used correctly, adding noise can be an artistic choice. Just an idea.
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Larry (12/12/2007)
WOW! Open my mind James! I've been so programed, "noise=bad". It would have been a very long time before I "saw" that one!
Thanks. Perhaps especially so for some hard rock concerts or other extreme situations. Thanks again. Larry
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Thanks. Perhaps especially so for some hard rock concerts or other extreme situations. Thanks again. Larry
by James DeRuvo (12/12/2007)
Well, I think it's something to be done "sparingly," and perhaps only if you're planning on converting pictures into black and white for artistic purposes. Like I said, "when used correctly." You really have to have a vision for how you want to present the shots. Otherwise you end up with just noisy, underexposed blurs. LOL. But I've gotten some great grainy shots of Creedence and other bands by using 1600 and 3200 speed film and letting the grain work for me. I don't see why it couldn't work with the ISO noise in a digital camera as long as the conditions are right.
I think sometimes we forget that photography is an art form and not just a memory archiving activity.
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I think sometimes we forget that photography is an art form and not just a memory archiving activity.
Larry (12/12/2007)
You are absolutely correct. I wish I could award you points! :)
Larry
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Larry
by James DeRuvo (12/14/2007)
That's what the "thumbs up/down" are for, Larry. ;)
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Does the Nikon S7c work with SDHC and if so, up to what GB? Could I use 8GB or 4GB? Also, what is the best brand for the money to buy a memory card? (Jessica — 03/03/2007)
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Rich Watson (03/03/2007)
I don't know the answer to the first question. Have you been to the Nikon site? nikonusa.com/
Some of the brand names in flash memory are Lexar, Panasonic, SanDisk, Kingston, PNY. For good (safe) buys, and super service, go to here ( newegg.com/ProductSort/SubC... ).
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Some of the brand names in flash memory are Lexar, Panasonic, SanDisk, Kingston, PNY. For good (safe) buys, and super service, go to here ( newegg.com/ProductSort/SubC... ).
i am unable to connect through wireless to my laptop HP compaq nx6120 (Nanju — 02/10/2007)
I have installed Picture Project 1.7 in to my laptop and i can able to transfer my picture through USB but when i try to setup wireless my laptop is not detecting my camera.
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Ben Keough (02/12/2007)
Hi Maha,
A couple of dumb questions before we really get into it:
1. Your laptop does have a wireless card, yes? And it's on?
2. You have a wireless router, right? And it's also on?
3. You've entered the Wireless mode on the camera via the virtual mode wheel, found your router's network, and attempted to connect, correct?
If yes to all of the above and you're still unable to transfer photos, I'd suggest reading your manual starting on page 134. If you've lost your paper manual, you can download a pdf version here ( nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/co... ).
Hope this helps.
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A couple of dumb questions before we really get into it:
1. Your laptop does have a wireless card, yes? And it's on?
2. You have a wireless router, right? And it's also on?
3. You've entered the Wireless mode on the camera via the virtual mode wheel, found your router's network, and attempted to connect, correct?
If yes to all of the above and you're still unable to transfer photos, I'd suggest reading your manual starting on page 134. If you've lost your paper manual, you can download a pdf version here ( nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/co... ).
Hope this helps.
BOB MARTINEZ (10/26/2007)
ON MY LAP TOP WHICH IS A COMPAQ I HAD AND USES A WIRELESS CONNENTION NOW I CAN'T FIND THE WIRELESS, HOW DO I FIND WHERE IT IS IN THE LAP TOP.
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how good is the nikon coolpix s6? (funnyrigs — 02/08/2007)
How good is the nikon coolpix s6 compared to s7c or the s8?
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Joe (02/08/2007)
The Nikon s6 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is a solid camera but its time has past and you are better off getting the s7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) especially if you like the wifi capabilities it offers, which is the main reason people get this 7.2 MP camera, and the fact that it is sleek and thin. The s6 has wifi and 6MP but the Nikon is a great improvement for only a small price difference. I would go with the Nikon S8 if you dont need the WiFi, it is very similar to the S7c when it comes down to it. The Nikon Website ( nikonimaging.com/global/pro... ) all the indepth details here.
Good luck.
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Good luck.
funnyrigs (02/09/2007)
thanks for the advice
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Hector (04/03/2007)
This camera = Garbage.
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Which compact Canon (or other) camera would you advise for a very average, everyday photographer? (ksg310 — 01/10/2007)
I'm looking in the price range of $250ish. I want something easy to use that's reliable and small. Also, what additional accessories are most recommended to supplement the camera?
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by James DeRuvo (01/10/2007)
Here's a good place to start. ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) All within your price range and all highly rated. Of which, I'm partial to the PowerShot A630 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). 8MP. 4x optical zoom. Large LCD screen. Movie mode with sound. Uses AA batteries. Nice for everyday.
However, everyday use may mean something you want with you at all times. As such, smaller pocket sized cameras like the Nikon Coolpix S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) may be a goodie because it also allows you to wirelessly send your pictures anywhere. It has a slightly less resolution at 7.1MP, and smaller zoom at 3x, but it also comes with vibration reduction, a kind of image stabilization, slightly larger LCD.
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However, everyday use may mean something you want with you at all times. As such, smaller pocket sized cameras like the Nikon Coolpix S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) may be a goodie because it also allows you to wirelessly send your pictures anywhere. It has a slightly less resolution at 7.1MP, and smaller zoom at 3x, but it also comes with vibration reduction, a kind of image stabilization, slightly larger LCD.
Brenda Paro (01/10/2007)
James is right on- I think just about anything in the Canon A-series is great for a beginning photographer who wants good image quality. I highly recommend the <a href="digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... as well- it is extremely simple to use and offers just enough creative freedom, yet still does well as a basic point and shoot.
In terms of extra accessories, your main concern should be a memory card and batteries. You'll need a memory card, as for example the Canon only comes with a 16mb card, which won't hold many photos. I recommend a card of at least 256mb, which should only run around 30 dollars. For batteries, the Canon takes four AAs. I would invest in rechargeable NiMH AAs and a charger- they will last months longer than regular batteries. Energizer makes some good batteries and chargers that will probably run you around 30 dollars for both, and they can be bought at any electronics store or even at Walmart. Let me know if you need further assistance tracking down accessories.
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In terms of extra accessories, your main concern should be a memory card and batteries. You'll need a memory card, as for example the Canon only comes with a 16mb card, which won't hold many photos. I recommend a card of at least 256mb, which should only run around 30 dollars. For batteries, the Canon takes four AAs. I would invest in rechargeable NiMH AAs and a charger- they will last months longer than regular batteries. Energizer makes some good batteries and chargers that will probably run you around 30 dollars for both, and they can be bought at any electronics store or even at Walmart. Let me know if you need further assistance tracking down accessories.
by James DeRuvo (01/11/2007)
I agree with Brenda, but I'll take the memory card thing one step further. The temptation will be to get a large card - 2gb or there abouts. But allow me to make an pitch for using several smaller 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-recover to get back your pictures and recover your card.
Additionally, I'd recommend using a Card Reader and placing your memory card into it. Then all you need to do is insert the SD card (your PC will recognize it as another drive), and then simply drag and drop wherever you want.
Cameras often come with their own software to manage your photos. I usually recommend to avoid using them as often, they're bloatware. For accessing, managing, and even doing minor corrections on your images I recommend Picasa 2 by Google ( picasa.com ). And it's free.
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Additionally, I'd recommend using a Card Reader and placing your memory card into it. Then all you need to do is insert the SD card (your PC will recognize it as another drive), and then simply drag and drop wherever you want.
Cameras often come with their own software to manage your photos. I usually recommend to avoid using them as often, they're bloatware. For accessing, managing, and even doing minor corrections on your images I recommend Picasa 2 by Google ( picasa.com ). And it's free.
MrBeachBouy (01/11/2007)
In regards to accessories with your point and shoot camera, I've got a mini tripod. Its just a simple little thing, stands maybe 20 cm or less high but very useful. It can stand on a table, on the ground or in a small space. I've used mine to take photo's of fireworks on long exposure with great results, just by sitting the legs of the tripod over a railing of my sisters balcony (so the legs straddle the bar) and holding the legs below the railing. It gives a good steady shot even for a 30 second exposure! Also a decent bag is essetial for protecting your investment.
A must is Picasa 2. I've got Photoshop CS2 and since I downloaded Picasa I have not used Photoshop for photos. Picasa is faster, simpler and very powerful.
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A must is Picasa 2. I've got Photoshop CS2 and since I downloaded Picasa I have not used Photoshop for photos. Picasa is faster, simpler and very powerful.
ksg310 (01/11/2007)
Thanks to everyone for sharing their insights with me. They were all helpful and I truly appreciate the prompt and thorough responses. Thanks again!
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does the nikon coolpix s7c accept 4 gb hc card? (mbp986 — 01/01/2007)
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Joe (01/03/2007)
Yes the Nikon s7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) does accept high speed 4 gigabyte cards.
Have fun!
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Have fun!
beverly (09/02/2008)
does nikon coolpix S60 worth to buy?
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How would you compare the lense used in a NIKON P3 with the one used in a NIKON s7c? (ASK — 12/25/2006)
Do you think that NIKON had to make any compromise due to packing the lense or the image sensor in a very tight space as in the case of the NIKON s7c? I mean any such compromise that had to be done in s7c but was not required in a NIKON P3.
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Ben Keough (12/26/2006)
Hi Akhtar,
From what I can tell based on professional reviews, both cameras seem to be rated about the same in terms of image quality. User reviews of the S7c point to major problems with image quality, but few of them seem to be directly related to the lens (more to the camera's automatic ISO settings and so on). You can see some of these user reviews here ( amazon.com/gp/product/custo... ). I was unable to find any direct comparison between the two, though, so unless someone who has owned both cameras stumbles across this question, we might not get an authoritative opinion. The P3 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is, however, a much better rated camera all around (in terms of design, usability, options, etc) and my recommendation would be for it over the S7c unless you really need a very small camera.
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From what I can tell based on professional reviews, both cameras seem to be rated about the same in terms of image quality. User reviews of the S7c point to major problems with image quality, but few of them seem to be directly related to the lens (more to the camera's automatic ISO settings and so on). You can see some of these user reviews here ( amazon.com/gp/product/custo... ). I was unable to find any direct comparison between the two, though, so unless someone who has owned both cameras stumbles across this question, we might not get an authoritative opinion. The P3 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is, however, a much better rated camera all around (in terms of design, usability, options, etc) and my recommendation would be for it over the S7c unless you really need a very small camera.
ASK (01/21/2007)
Dear Ben,
I visited the site after a long absence. It was really nice to see your comprehensive and honest reply. Thanks for your time and concern.
Bye
Akhtar Saeed Khattak
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I visited the site after a long absence. It was really nice to see your comprehensive and honest reply. Thanks for your time and concern.
Bye
Akhtar Saeed Khattak
Ben Keough (01/25/2007)
Glad to help, Akhtar. Hope you're happy with whichever camera you choose. :)
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Does the coolpix S7c accepts 2 Go SD card? (forzet — 12/21/2006)
Nikon Coolpix S7c
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Brenda Paro (12/22/2006)
Yup, a 2gb card should indeed work with this camera.
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I am looking for a digital camera like Sony DSC-T10 but without the weak flash and without the redeye problems - any suggestions? (amijdave — 12/18/2006)
I like the fact that the lens does not come out, also it is very light and easy to carry.
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Joe (12/19/2006)
I have two camera suggestions that have the similar features to the Sony DSC-T10 interms of size, but with a reduced amount of redeye and flash upgrades. First the Nikon Coolpix S7C ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is a popular sleek model that has many cool features like wireless connection to a PC for easy transfer of stills and vibration reductions which is important on a small, sometimes difficult to hold camera. The flash is not any more powerful than the T10 to my knowledge but I know the red eye reduction is more effective on this model.
The second camera I would recommend is the Canon Powershot Sd800 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) it has the best image stablization in the price range and it is almost insanely compact (in a good way). It is not as thin as the two other models in discussion but it is petite to say the least. It has a powerful flash and great red eye reduction. I know you mentioned that you like the non moving lens and the style of the T10 but I really think this is your best bet for a camera with some powerful in a small body, like Nepolean.
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The second camera I would recommend is the Canon Powershot Sd800 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) it has the best image stablization in the price range and it is almost insanely compact (in a good way). It is not as thin as the two other models in discussion but it is petite to say the least. It has a powerful flash and great red eye reduction. I know you mentioned that you like the non moving lens and the style of the T10 but I really think this is your best bet for a camera with some powerful in a small body, like Nepolean.
sadequa (08/26/2007)
Photography is my hobby , not i am a photographer -- please suggest me which one will i buy among three--- 1)Sony DSC -T10
2)Nikon Coolpix S7C
3)Canon powershot Sd800IS
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2)Nikon Coolpix S7C
3)Canon powershot Sd800IS
Matt (08/27/2007)
Out of those three.... absolutely no question, SD800IS. The other two are garbage compared to this one.
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sadequa (08/28/2007)
What is the price of Canon powershot Sd800IS-- where can i get the real one?I prefer shop in Calcutta side
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Matt (08/29/2007)
You should be able to get the SD800IS for $290 or so right now. I'm not sure what "in Calcutta side" means, but you can buy it off www.amazon.com.
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What is the best digital camera for under $300 that would be best for pics of a 6-month old baby? (aprilallard — 12/14/2006)
I am looking for the best under $300 for capturing lots of pictures of my always-moving 6-month old...indoor and outdoor shots, although focused right now mostly on indoor. I have an HP with 4.0 or 4.1 MP and I am EXTREMELY disappointed with the quality of pictures this camera takes. Everything is blurry, I've already had to send it back once, and I think my husband purchased it for me a couple years ago because the commercials looked cool (remember "picture pages, pictures pages..."?). Anyway, I also have a 35mm Olympus that I really, really like, but I don't have to stick with that brand. I do like what I hear about the Canons. I am mostly looking for awesome quality pictures, limited blurriness and help when the baby moves (is this the image stabilization I see mentioned?) under $300, or maybe a little bit above. Thanks to all!
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Andrew Skinner (12/14/2006)
April,
Just to let you know about image stabilization. It works only with the photo taker/camera itself, not the subject. If the baby moves, the camera won't stop the blurriness if it has a longer shutter time. On auto settings in low light, the camera will automatically keep the shutter open longer to adjust for the lower light. If you want to take a better indoor photo, you'll want a higher ISO range (over 1000). Something like the Nikon S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) or the Olympus 730 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) both go up to ISO 1600. The Panasonic FX50 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) goes up to ISO 3200, and will allow twice as much light in, creating a shutter speed that is twice as fast as the 1600 setting in similar situations. This might even be a better option for what you're looking for. All of these cameras are under $300 and should provide enough resolution for sharp pictures. Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
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Just to let you know about image stabilization. It works only with the photo taker/camera itself, not the subject. If the baby moves, the camera won't stop the blurriness if it has a longer shutter time. On auto settings in low light, the camera will automatically keep the shutter open longer to adjust for the lower light. If you want to take a better indoor photo, you'll want a higher ISO range (over 1000). Something like the Nikon S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) or the Olympus 730 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) both go up to ISO 1600. The Panasonic FX50 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) goes up to ISO 3200, and will allow twice as much light in, creating a shutter speed that is twice as fast as the 1600 setting in similar situations. This might even be a better option for what you're looking for. All of these cameras are under $300 and should provide enough resolution for sharp pictures. Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
I'm ready to upgrade and want a simple camera, I can''t decide between the Canon 700IS, Nikon S7c and Nikon P4. Can someone recommend a camera? (Gail Pogrzeba — 12/13/2006)
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Andrew Skinner (12/13/2006)
Gail,
You really need to know what you want to do with a camera before picking one. For the types of photos that I take, I would pick the Canon SD700 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). Although it has a lower resolution than the other two, the camera is more versatile with manual exposure settings and more optical zoom (digital zoom lowers the resolution even more). I am a more hands on photographer. If you want a more automatic camera that you can't experiment with as much, I would go with the Nikon P4 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). Its high resolution makes it great for blowing pictures up, and it is completely automatic. Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
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You really need to know what you want to do with a camera before picking one. For the types of photos that I take, I would pick the Canon SD700 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). Although it has a lower resolution than the other two, the camera is more versatile with manual exposure settings and more optical zoom (digital zoom lowers the resolution even more). I am a more hands on photographer. If you want a more automatic camera that you can't experiment with as much, I would go with the Nikon P4 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). Its high resolution makes it great for blowing pictures up, and it is completely automatic. Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
Brenda Paro (12/13/2006)
The S7C ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is cool because it has vibration reduction and plus it's wireless. If those features are helpful to you, then I'd lean for that one.
Otherwise, I'd point you towards the P4 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). You said you wanted something simple, and this is a really beautiful extremely powerful little camera, with auto settings all the way around.
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Otherwise, I'd point you towards the P4 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). You said you wanted something simple, and this is a really beautiful extremely powerful little camera, with auto settings all the way around.
What fixed-focus simple digital cameras for a novice are available? (stuhodes — 11/28/2006)
Large screen and no need for a view finder. A simple "Point & Shoot" model will be suitable. Price, no object.
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Andrew Skinner (11/28/2006)
Stu,
You might actually want to try an ultra compact ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) camera. These smaller cameras are usually very simple to use, and travel well. Something like the Nikon S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) with a 3" LCD, vibration reduction, and auto settings would be perfect for a beginner. The wide ISO range (50-1600) makes it an ideal canditate for high, or low light situations. Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
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You might actually want to try an ultra compact ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) camera. These smaller cameras are usually very simple to use, and travel well. Something like the Nikon S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) with a 3" LCD, vibration reduction, and auto settings would be perfect for a beginner. The wide ISO range (50-1600) makes it an ideal canditate for high, or low light situations. Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
Brenda Paro (11/28/2006)
If you're a beginner I would lean towards one of the standard sized cameras just because they're easier to handle- some people have a tough time with ultracompacts, especially if they're new to the digital world. Although they are really cool and if you're looking for something easy to travel with, that is the way to go, as Andrew said.
A few standard-sized models to consider might be:
<a href="digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... Easyshare C743</a>- Super simple to use, great results esp. for the price. LCD is 2.4 inches.
<a href="digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... Powershot A540</a>- Again, easy to use with great results.
You mentioned fixed focus- any of these cameras will have Auto focus where the camera does the work for you, and you can also set the rest of the settings (exposure, etc.) to Auto so that it's literally a point and shoot camera.
Hope that helps!
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A few standard-sized models to consider might be:
<a href="digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... Easyshare C743</a>- Super simple to use, great results esp. for the price. LCD is 2.4 inches.
<a href="digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... Powershot A540</a>- Again, easy to use with great results.
You mentioned fixed focus- any of these cameras will have Auto focus where the camera does the work for you, and you can also set the rest of the settings (exposure, etc.) to Auto so that it's literally a point and shoot camera.
Hope that helps!
Jennifer Grucza (11/29/2006)
I bet the only fixed-focus digital cameras you'd find are cheap unknown brands, if there are any at all. Maybe the closest equivalent on most digital cameras would be landscape mode, where the focus is set to infinity?
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cant decide between sony T10 or nikon S7c. any suggestions (robincrna — 11/26/2006)
new dig camera user. which is better camera for new user
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tharrison (11/26/2006)
The Sony T10 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) has a few more reviews than the Nikon S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and reviews are a little more consistent for the Sony. Generally, Sony has done better at this part of the digital camera market, and they have had some real winners; Nikon has had a few successes, but mostly average cameras.
I would go for the Sony.
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I would go for the Sony.
Deciding between Nikon Coolpix S7c and Canon PowerShot SD800 IS (noreaster — 11/24/2006)
I just bought the HP Photosmart R967 and am disappointed with it's lame battery life and delayed shots. Seems it's more about post-picture editing -which I don't care about.
On a typical outing with my camera, I can take hundreds of shots... so I really want something reliable - with a great Auto mode but manual options as well (if possible).
I want a compact camera that's speedy, reliable and takes fabulous-quality pictures! So far based on this site, I'm leaning towards the Coolpix S7c or the PowerShot SD800IS. Any words of advice?
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On a typical outing with my camera, I can take hundreds of shots... so I really want something reliable - with a great Auto mode but manual options as well (if possible).
I want a compact camera that's speedy, reliable and takes fabulous-quality pictures! So far based on this site, I'm leaning towards the Coolpix S7c or the PowerShot SD800IS. Any words of advice?
Ben Keough (11/24/2006)
Hi JC,
Seems like you've been bitten by HP much like I was years ago with my first digital camera. It's a shame to hear they haven't improved since then.
The SD800 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) are both nice cameras, but they have slightly different feature sets that will each appeal to a slightly different kind of user. I can tell from your choices and your description of your issues with the HP camera that you have a few main desires from a camera: you want it to be fast, you want decent battery life, you want it to be small, and you want ease of use with the option to control things yourself. All of this can be had with today's cameras.
First, let's take a look at the two you've selected.
The S7c, unfortunately, has several bugs that render it (in my opinion and the opinion of many users) inferior to Canon's SD line. Many users complain that on auto mode, the S7c uses extremely high ISO settings, causing grainy, unattractive images. Further, many users report getting fewer than 100 shots per charge on the S7c's proprietary battery. Customization of manual controls isn't the camera's strong suit, either. One reviewer at Amazon goes so far as to say, "If you want control and flexibility, don't get this camera. Manually changing the point of focus or, exposure is not easy. By the time you do it, you'll miss the shot." Finally, Nikon's electronic vibration reduction solution isn't a patch on Canon's optical image stabilization system. It uses software to sharpen blurry images in-camera, but in doing so often destroys fine details of the shot. The S7c DOES offer wireless transfer of images (something the SD800 doesn't do), but it too is limited in some ways. The camera can't transmit images wirelessly while it's charging, and since the batteries run down quickly anyway, you may have to recharge them before you can stream back your photos. In addition, the S7c cannot transfer images wirelessly to a computer that isn't using a wireless connection. If, for example, your computer is connected to a WiFi router with a LAN cable, the camera cannot see it through the router. The computer you're transmitting to must also be using the WiFi.
The SD800 has several major advantages over the S7c. As stated previously, Canon's optical image stabilization is by far the best blur reduction method available. Furthermore, the lens on the SD800 has a 28mm-equivalent wide angle, which allows for stunning landscape and architectural photos in comparison to the standard 35mm. Its manual controls are more customizable than the S7c's, but still are by no means fully manual. (For full manual control you'll need to step up to Canon's A series or higher.) Its LCD is smaller than the S7c's, but it's still very respectable and quite large. It gets good marks from users on battery life and image quality.
In short, I think the SD800 IS is the clear winner here, but if you want more manual control you might want to sacrifice some size and bump up to the Canon A-series. The A640 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) would be a good choice.
Hope this helps. :)
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Seems like you've been bitten by HP much like I was years ago with my first digital camera. It's a shame to hear they haven't improved since then.
The SD800 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) are both nice cameras, but they have slightly different feature sets that will each appeal to a slightly different kind of user. I can tell from your choices and your description of your issues with the HP camera that you have a few main desires from a camera: you want it to be fast, you want decent battery life, you want it to be small, and you want ease of use with the option to control things yourself. All of this can be had with today's cameras.
First, let's take a look at the two you've selected.
The S7c, unfortunately, has several bugs that render it (in my opinion and the opinion of many users) inferior to Canon's SD line. Many users complain that on auto mode, the S7c uses extremely high ISO settings, causing grainy, unattractive images. Further, many users report getting fewer than 100 shots per charge on the S7c's proprietary battery. Customization of manual controls isn't the camera's strong suit, either. One reviewer at Amazon goes so far as to say, "If you want control and flexibility, don't get this camera. Manually changing the point of focus or, exposure is not easy. By the time you do it, you'll miss the shot." Finally, Nikon's electronic vibration reduction solution isn't a patch on Canon's optical image stabilization system. It uses software to sharpen blurry images in-camera, but in doing so often destroys fine details of the shot. The S7c DOES offer wireless transfer of images (something the SD800 doesn't do), but it too is limited in some ways. The camera can't transmit images wirelessly while it's charging, and since the batteries run down quickly anyway, you may have to recharge them before you can stream back your photos. In addition, the S7c cannot transfer images wirelessly to a computer that isn't using a wireless connection. If, for example, your computer is connected to a WiFi router with a LAN cable, the camera cannot see it through the router. The computer you're transmitting to must also be using the WiFi.
The SD800 has several major advantages over the S7c. As stated previously, Canon's optical image stabilization is by far the best blur reduction method available. Furthermore, the lens on the SD800 has a 28mm-equivalent wide angle, which allows for stunning landscape and architectural photos in comparison to the standard 35mm. Its manual controls are more customizable than the S7c's, but still are by no means fully manual. (For full manual control you'll need to step up to Canon's A series or higher.) Its LCD is smaller than the S7c's, but it's still very respectable and quite large. It gets good marks from users on battery life and image quality.
In short, I think the SD800 IS is the clear winner here, but if you want more manual control you might want to sacrifice some size and bump up to the Canon A-series. The A640 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) would be a good choice.
Hope this helps. :)
which camera has the largest LCD screen? (Steve46 — 11/24/2006)
My wife wants a simple, point and shoot camera for family functios, holidays etc. It should fit into her handbag and be simple to use, but it must have a large LCD screen so she can show her pictures to her friends
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Ardi Ounapuu (11/24/2006)
Samsung PRO815 has 3.5 inch screen. If it is not the largest then it is definitely one of the largest in the market today. But this is not a simple point-and-shoot. There are some simple cameras available that have 3 inch LCD. Examples- Kodak Easyshare-One, or Nikon Coolpix S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )
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Murat Sumer (09/18/2009)
HP Photosmart 8.0mp Touchscreen Digital Camera # R937
LCD 3.6 inch
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LCD 3.6 inch
I'm looking for a kid friendly rugged digital camera (cslater — 11/19/2006)
I have an 8 year old who is sensible, but 8. I want a camera with a rugged housing that could be dropped or even splashed on in Jamaica, but still takes pretty good digital pictures.
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Andrew Skinner (11/19/2006)
Chris,
Instead of the Nikon S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), you might try an all-weather camera ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). The Pentax W20 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is JIS Class 8 Waterproof and Class 5 Dustproof (explainations here ( opticsplanet.net/water-proo... )). It will keep out decent amounts of dust, sand, and water and keep going. The 7 megapixels will also render great resolution for your photos. Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
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Instead of the Nikon S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), you might try an all-weather camera ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). The Pentax W20 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is JIS Class 8 Waterproof and Class 5 Dustproof (explainations here ( opticsplanet.net/water-proo... )). It will keep out decent amounts of dust, sand, and water and keep going. The 7 megapixels will also render great resolution for your photos. Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
Is the vibration reduction in the coolpix s7c comparable to canon's sd800 image stabilization? (danielle — 11/19/2006)
I currently have a coolpix 3200. It's time for an update. I'm looking for an ultra compact (the 3200's a little bulky) with decent optical zoom. I'll pretty much be using it for the usual: family holidays, vacations, late-night partying, etc. After seeing the nikon s6 at Circuit City, I love with the convenient turn wheel and sleekness of the body. But after reading reviews on canons, image stabilization is now high on my list of priorities. Aesthetically, the coolpix s6 & s7c are definitely my favs. Is the vibration reduction in the s7c comparable to canon's IS?
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Ben Keough (11/20/2006)
Danielle,
I honestly haven't seen anything to match Canon's image stabilization capabilities. User reviews of the S7c seem to indicate that while its vibration reduction (VR) system does help with getting rid of some blurriness, it doesn't entirely eliminate it. The S7c uses an "electronic" method to control image quality, which means that it uses in-camera software processing along the lines of Photoshop's sharpening filter to remove blurriness. This method will never achieve the kind of clean results that Canon's optical stabilization produces, but it does help somewhat. Nikon cameras that use this kind of electronic method always save both the original and the processed image, so if you don't like the results of the VR processing you can always work on the original shot yourself.
I agree with you that the Nikons' aesthetics are superior, but Canon definitely takes the day in the IS department.
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I honestly haven't seen anything to match Canon's image stabilization capabilities. User reviews of the S7c seem to indicate that while its vibration reduction (VR) system does help with getting rid of some blurriness, it doesn't entirely eliminate it. The S7c uses an "electronic" method to control image quality, which means that it uses in-camera software processing along the lines of Photoshop's sharpening filter to remove blurriness. This method will never achieve the kind of clean results that Canon's optical stabilization produces, but it does help somewhat. Nikon cameras that use this kind of electronic method always save both the original and the processed image, so if you don't like the results of the VR processing you can always work on the original shot yourself.
I agree with you that the Nikons' aesthetics are superior, but Canon definitely takes the day in the IS department.
Danielle (11/20/2006)
Great, thanks for the info, Ben.
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I'm looking for an ultra compact with good picture quality, fast respones and long battery life. What to buy? (csauers1 — 11/18/2006)
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Brenda Paro (11/18/2006)
You might like the Panasonic Lumix FX07 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). Neat 28mm lens, image stabilization, advanced processor so shutter lag time is minimal, like fractions of a second. Good reviews on battery life too.
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Picture quality of this camera vs. the 7900 model (not made anymore) (Debbie Parry — 11/11/2006)
Lense looks so tiny
Loved the picture and movie qual of the 7900 (not made anymore)
Do not want to go downhill in quality
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Loved the picture and movie qual of the 7900 (not made anymore)
Do not want to go downhill in quality
Ben Keough (11/21/2006)
Hi Debbie,
Well, each camera has different things going for and against it, but since you asked specifically about the picture quality, let's take a look at the stats that usually factor into it.
The Coolpix S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) has a smaller sensor chip than the Coolpix 7900 (1/2.5" vs. 1/1.8"), at the same megapixel level (7.1MP). This means that they've crammed more pixels onto a smaller chip for the S7c, which could mean lower image quality (more noise, less range in lighting conditions, etc). It does offer more ISO settings than the 7900, but one has to wonder if it will be able to take advantage of the higher ISOs when it's using that smaller chip. As for the lenses, the 7900 had a slightly longer zoom, in terms of millimeters (35-104mm for the S7c vs. 38-118mm for the 9700). This won't mean a whole lot in practice. As for the build quality of the lenses, one might have a slight edge in quality over the other, but as they're both relatively uncomplicated point-and-shoot compacts (or ultra-compacts, in the S7c's case) from the same manufacturer, the difference is bound to be minimal.
In short, it seems unlikely that there will be a massive quality gap between the two, though based on the stats the 7900 might have a slight edge overall in image quality. The S7c has plenty to recommend it, though, from wireless to its tiny size to the built-in vibration reduction to the really cool interface. Good luck making a decision!
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Well, each camera has different things going for and against it, but since you asked specifically about the picture quality, let's take a look at the stats that usually factor into it.
The Coolpix S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) has a smaller sensor chip than the Coolpix 7900 (1/2.5" vs. 1/1.8"), at the same megapixel level (7.1MP). This means that they've crammed more pixels onto a smaller chip for the S7c, which could mean lower image quality (more noise, less range in lighting conditions, etc). It does offer more ISO settings than the 7900, but one has to wonder if it will be able to take advantage of the higher ISOs when it's using that smaller chip. As for the lenses, the 7900 had a slightly longer zoom, in terms of millimeters (35-104mm for the S7c vs. 38-118mm for the 9700). This won't mean a whole lot in practice. As for the build quality of the lenses, one might have a slight edge in quality over the other, but as they're both relatively uncomplicated point-and-shoot compacts (or ultra-compacts, in the S7c's case) from the same manufacturer, the difference is bound to be minimal.
In short, it seems unlikely that there will be a massive quality gap between the two, though based on the stats the 7900 might have a slight edge overall in image quality. The S7c has plenty to recommend it, though, from wireless to its tiny size to the built-in vibration reduction to the really cool interface. Good luck making a decision!
Debbie Parry (11/25/2006)
Thanks so much for your information. I did buy the 7sc, and you are right. The image quality is not as good. It is quite grainy. I am thinking of taking it back and buying a canon cool pix.
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Ben Keough (11/25/2006)
I think that'd be a good idea. Canon's PowerShot SD and A series are some of the best cameras on the market in terms of quality and price.
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I was told by a friend not to buy a Nikon. (Jake — 11/08/2006)
Are Nikons good cameras? Do they have a good reputation? What is their warranty info? Finally, how exactly does the WiFi work?
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kepou06 (11/15/2006)
Nikon has had an excellent reputation for many years, and you'll find many loyal customers. The Nikkor glass used in the Nikon cameras is excellent quality. Canon is also a good brand. Both Nikon and Canon offer a good range of cameras for all different types of users and the prices are pretty reasonable considering the technologies and quality of the products. You can find out warranty information through Nikon's web site, as well as with whichever vendor you want to buy from for extended warranties, protection plans, etc.
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Mira (11/17/2006)
I can honestly say the last camera I owned (Nikon CoolPix 5600) was the WORST camera ever!! I don't know if I got a dud or what but it went in for repair 2 times during the first year (everything from lens errors, telephoto lens being stuck, rubber bands falling out of the lens, flash errors etc.) It even became unusable for a 3rd time 2 days out of the 1-yr warranty which Nikon refused to repair, so I just gave up at that point and have been using my back-up camera (a Canon) - which I was forced to buy when my Nikon was in for repair for weeks at a time :(
HOWEVER, as bad as it was, I am very tempted to give Nikon one more shot to prove themselves by purchasing this new s7c model. What a camera! What a price! Even if things turn out as bad as last year, this technology is not available by another maker at this price (yet)!
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HOWEVER, as bad as it was, I am very tempted to give Nikon one more shot to prove themselves by purchasing this new s7c model. What a camera! What a price! Even if things turn out as bad as last year, this technology is not available by another maker at this price (yet)!
Ben Keough (12/14/2006)
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. Good luck!
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I'm looking for a user friendly camera that has a macro feature for taking photos of skin lesions then emailing them & need to print it for a chart. (Tracey Grove — 11/08/2006)
The quality of the print needs to be very good and the email photo needs to be sharp for the surgeon who gets it. Our office is busy so not alot of time to set up tripod etc.. Therefore need an easy to work macro as well as full face close ups. I saw the Sony N2 but wasn't sure if there is something better.
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Joe (11/08/2006)
I think the Nikon Coolpix S7C ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is a good choice in this situation because of the wifi connection. This means that you can send the picture straight to an email or wireless to a computer to e-mailed. I makes the transfer step easier and quicker. It also takes great clear images, of course a tripod would be ideal for super close ups, but the image stablization system in this Nikon should be just fine for getting great macro detail, especially with good clear light.
Small and a good value too.
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Small and a good value too.
Does the S7C do time-lapse, like the S6? (Mike — 11/01/2006)
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Brenda Paro (11/01/2006)
Do you mean the time lapse movie feature? If so, yes the S7C ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) has the same option.
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I´m trying to decide between the N2 and T30. (Larissa — 10/31/2006)
Which one is better? Also, I really need to know if the N2 has image stabilizator (some say yes and some say no). I would really appreciate if someone in this board can help me finalize on one of the cams.
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Brenda Paro (11/01/2006)
Hi Larissa,
The Sony N2 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) does not have image stabilization according to <a href="sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERS... website</a>. I agree with you, I keep seeing info everywhere that says that it does (including our review page for it here) but I would say that Sony's info is correct.
Regarding the N2 vs. the T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), I would go with the N2 just because it's the more advanced of the two. Sony is producing digital cameras at a rapid rate, but the N2 is an update on the N1 and the N1 was a fantastic camera. The N2 is getting fantastic feedback so far.
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The Sony N2 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) does not have image stabilization according to <a href="sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERS... website</a>. I agree with you, I keep seeing info everywhere that says that it does (including our review page for it here) but I would say that Sony's info is correct.
Regarding the N2 vs. the T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), I would go with the N2 just because it's the more advanced of the two. Sony is producing digital cameras at a rapid rate, but the N2 is an update on the N1 and the N1 was a fantastic camera. The N2 is getting fantastic feedback so far.
Larissa (11/01/2006)
Hi Brenda,
Thanks you very much for answering my question but I´m sad to know the N2 lacks of image stabilization, which is a great feature to have.
Also, I´ll appreciate if you can tell me your opinion on Nikon S7c. Do you recommend the N2 over the S7c?
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Thanks you very much for answering my question but I´m sad to know the N2 lacks of image stabilization, which is a great feature to have.
Also, I´ll appreciate if you can tell me your opinion on Nikon S7c. Do you recommend the N2 over the S7c?
Brenda Paro (11/01/2006)
You're right, I don't quite get why the N2 doesn't have stabilization. Of course it's not absolutely needed, but that is such a great camera, it would have been a nice addition.
The S7C ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is also a great camera. It has wireless capability, which can be great if you need it- but if you don't need it, keep in mind that it may be contributing to the cost of the camera, so you may want to decide whether it's worth it to you.
The S7C does produce really, really vibrant, nice colors- I have been very impressed with what I've seen. Both close-up portraits and landscape shots look excellent. Plus, it has its own form of image stabilization- an electronic 'vibration reduction' which may not work as effectively as true optical stabilization but can still impact the steadiness of an image. Big plus if you need it.
I would almost consider it a toss-up between the N2 and the S7C... if you need the stabilization the S7C may be the way to go. Myself, I'm partial to the N2 because I lean towards Canon's designs when it comes to point and shoot digitals, but that's personal preference. You will most likely be thrilled with either camera.
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The S7C ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is also a great camera. It has wireless capability, which can be great if you need it- but if you don't need it, keep in mind that it may be contributing to the cost of the camera, so you may want to decide whether it's worth it to you.
The S7C does produce really, really vibrant, nice colors- I have been very impressed with what I've seen. Both close-up portraits and landscape shots look excellent. Plus, it has its own form of image stabilization- an electronic 'vibration reduction' which may not work as effectively as true optical stabilization but can still impact the steadiness of an image. Big plus if you need it.
I would almost consider it a toss-up between the N2 and the S7C... if you need the stabilization the S7C may be the way to go. Myself, I'm partial to the N2 because I lean towards Canon's designs when it comes to point and shoot digitals, but that's personal preference. You will most likely be thrilled with either camera.
I am looking for a camera that my students can use for doing the yearbook at school (Sandy — 10/28/2006)
I am the yearbook advisor for our school and we need 2 new cameras. I shoot most of the action shoots, but they like to shoot them also. THey also do a lot of shooting indoor and out. We don't need more then 6 mg.. What camera do you think would be good for them to use. It has to bee very easy to use.
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Andrew Skinner (10/28/2006)
Sandy,
The 7.1 MP resolution and large ISO range (50-1600) is terrific for indoor and outdoor shots. The vibration reduction capability of the Nikon S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is also nice with unsteady or inexperienced hands.
Andrew
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The 7.1 MP resolution and large ISO range (50-1600) is terrific for indoor and outdoor shots. The vibration reduction capability of the Nikon S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is also nice with unsteady or inexperienced hands.
Andrew
Brenda Paro (12/06/2006)
Hi there,
I noticed you haven't marked a "Best Answer" yet... are you still looking for help? If so, I recommend re-submitting your question on digitalcamera-hq.com so it has a better chance of being noticed. Lately it looks like questions are being answered within one or two days. Good luck!
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I noticed you haven't marked a "Best Answer" yet... are you still looking for help? If so, I recommend re-submitting your question on digitalcamera-hq.com so it has a better chance of being noticed. Lately it looks like questions are being answered within one or two days. Good luck!
Does the brand make a difference? (leonsphinx — 10/20/2006)
choice between camera brand
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Brenda Paro (10/20/2006)
A lot of it depends on personal preference. Although in the world of digital cameras at the moment, many people agree that Canon is currently evolving faster and producing higher quality stuff at a better rate than the competitors. This will probably change in the future.
My advice is to first narrow down what features you want, then find a range of cameras within those specifications and then choose based on brand if you want to.
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My advice is to first narrow down what features you want, then find a range of cameras within those specifications and then choose based on brand if you want to.
compare nikon s7c and sony t30 (sk — 10/19/2006)
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Andrew Skinner (10/24/2006)
The main differences between the Nikon S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and the Sony T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) are listed below (the Sony T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is listed first):
- Megapixels: 7.1 vs 7.2
- ISO levels: 80-1000 vs 50-1600
- Storage type: Memory stick duo storage (58MB internal) vs. Secure Digital card storage (14MB internal)
- The Nikon S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) also has wireless capabilities for printing and downloading, as well as, vibration reduction built in.
Andrew
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- Megapixels: 7.1 vs 7.2
- ISO levels: 80-1000 vs 50-1600
- Storage type: Memory stick duo storage (58MB internal) vs. Secure Digital card storage (14MB internal)
- The Nikon S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) also has wireless capabilities for printing and downloading, as well as, vibration reduction built in.
Andrew
Is the Nikon coolpix coolpix a goog replacement for a coolpix 4800 (Ray Harris — 10/15/2006)
I am pleased with my 4800 but am interested in upgrading.
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Andrew Skinner (11/10/2006)
Hi, I noticed that your question hasn't been responded to yet. 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. Good luck!
Andrew
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Andrew
Can the Nikon Coolpix S7c do close-up document copying... (Terry J DuBose — 10/09/2006)
particularly copying photographs, 35 mm slides, or medical images for use in teaching? I would like to be able to frame an area the size of a 35mm slide.
Other small, compact digital cameras that would do this well? Thanks, Terry
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Other small, compact digital cameras that would do this well? Thanks, Terry
Brenda Paro (11/08/2006)
Hi, I noticed that your question hasn't been responded to yet. Are you still looking for an answer? If so, I recommend you re-submit it on www.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. Good luck!
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Accessories for the Coolpix S7c? (André Torres — 10/06/2006)
What accessories would be recomended for the Coolpix S7c?
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Brenda Paro (10/07/2006)
Hi Andre,
If you go to the reviews page of the S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and click on the tab that says Product Details, there's a link on the bottom right where you can shop for recommended accessories. The main recommendation is a Secure Digital card of at least 512mb, since the internal memory of this camera is pretty small.
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If you go to the reviews page of the S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and click on the tab that says Product Details, there's a link on the bottom right where you can shop for recommended accessories. The main recommendation is a Secure Digital card of at least 512mb, since the internal memory of this camera is pretty small.
is that big diff for Sony T30, T10 & T50??? (Ivy yong — 10/04/2006)
Actually im looking for Sony DC, but no idea choose which one better for me.
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Answer (Brenda Paro — 10/04/2006)
Hi Ivy, The Sony T10 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and T50 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) are all pretty much from the same "family" of cameras in terms of features. In general, the T10 is the lightweight, compact version... it has a 2.5-inch LCD screen instead of a 3-inch like the other two. It also has a reduced flash range, as well as a slightly shorter built-in battery life and 2MB of built-in flash memory instead of 58MB like the T30, or 56MB like the T50. It weighs less, costs less, and is designed for quick shots and travel. It should be more than capable of handling general to amateur level photography. The T30 is a little more advanced- it has more internal memory and greater flash capability as well as a larger LCD screen and a higher price tag. It's designed for more intricate uses and might be less "travel friendly" than the T10. The T50 is the updated version of the T30. The only real differences between them are that the T50 has 56MB of built-in flash memory while the T30 has 58 (this should still be plenty), and the 3-inch LCD screen on the T50 has been updated to a touch screen. It also has a little better noise reduction. Instead of a "Candle" mode like the T30, the T50 has a "High Sensitivity" mode; it also comes with different software. Basically, if you're looking for a lightweight camera for general use, the T10 should be plenty good enough. If you want extra capabilities, slightly better photos, and a little extra weight and cost, the T30 or T50 will suit you. Choosing between the T30 and T50 is mostly a matter of preference; the T50 isn't a huge upgrade over the T30 aside from the touch screen.
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Zaid (10/13/2006)
I am trying to decide between the Sony T30 and Nikon S7c (minus the WiFi feture which i'm not keen on) - could you provide any advice please?
Zaid
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Zaid (10/13/2006)
I am trying to decide between the Sony T30 and Nikon S7c (minus the WiFi feture which i'm not keen on) - could you provide any advice please?
Zaid
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Brenda Paro (10/13/2006)
Some basic differences between the T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and the S7c ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ):
-S7C has a wider range of ISOs available (50-1600 vs T30's 80-1000)
-S7C is smaller & lighter
-Different types of image stabilization offered
-A few different features
It seems that the image stabilization in the T30 is better- the S7C does have a gyro sensor and what they call Electronic Vibration Reduction, but the T30 has an optical stabilizer that is thought to be more effective. The S7C also seems to need a steadier hand- it is a little more sensitive to shaking. But unless you have real problems with camera blur this shouldn't be a make-or-break factor.
The S7C has a few nifty details- exposure correction technology, plus face recognition and in-camera red-eye reduction (all three designed to create good portraits). Not sure if you're interested in those, but they can be fun to have.
The T30 tends to have noisier images particularly at high ISOs.
The S7C seems to offer truer colors (particularly in white indoor lighting); the T30 has a tendency to oversaturate some tones (esp. blues) and doesn't perform as well in low light.
The S7C sometimes gets complaints for being 'too small'- i.e. hard to hold and control.
Between the two my personal choice is the S7C. For whatever reason, even with wireless, it seems to be cheaper than the Sony. Unless you have particular needs (anti-shake, super-durable camera, etc.) it sounds like a better all-around choice to me. Plus the wireless might be nice to have in the future.
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-S7C has a wider range of ISOs available (50-1600 vs T30's 80-1000)
-S7C is smaller & lighter
-Different types of image stabilization offered
-A few different features
It seems that the image stabilization in the T30 is better- the S7C does have a gyro sensor and what they call Electronic Vibration Reduction, but the T30 has an optical stabilizer that is thought to be more effective. The S7C also seems to need a steadier hand- it is a little more sensitive to shaking. But unless you have real problems with camera blur this shouldn't be a make-or-break factor.
The S7C has a few nifty details- exposure correction technology, plus face recognition and in-camera red-eye reduction (all three designed to create good portraits). Not sure if you're interested in those, but they can be fun to have.
The T30 tends to have noisier images particularly at high ISOs.
The S7C seems to offer truer colors (particularly in white indoor lighting); the T30 has a tendency to oversaturate some tones (esp. blues) and doesn't perform as well in low light.
The S7C sometimes gets complaints for being 'too small'- i.e. hard to hold and control.
Between the two my personal choice is the S7C. For whatever reason, even with wireless, it seems to be cheaper than the Sony. Unless you have particular needs (anti-shake, super-durable camera, etc.) it sounds like a better all-around choice to me. Plus the wireless might be nice to have in the future.
Zaid (10/14/2006)
This was very helpful. I did also think about the T10 then thought its small, less battery and not as much distance on the flash.
I've been trying to convince myself that the S7c is what i need even though it is cheaper than the T30.
Thanks again!
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I've been trying to convince myself that the S7c is what i need even though it is cheaper than the T30.
Thanks again!
Zaid (10/14/2006)
The F2.8 is a nice feature on the S7c as well versus the F3.5 for Sony.
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Brenda Paro (10/14/2006)
Yeah, the T10 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) is sort of like the lightweight flashy version of the T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )- it is great for traveling and is a powerful little camera but the T30 is simply more advanced- you pay for the extra oomph with a few extra grams of weight and centimeters of size.
And I agree- the 2.8 is excellent if you're looking for lots of control and options while shooting.
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And I agree- the 2.8 is excellent if you're looking for lots of control and options while shooting.
alan cooke (10/21/2006)
I have had the S7c for two weeks. it is super. Marvelous for indoors witghout flash.
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Sony User (11/01/2006)
Check you information, the T10 /does/ have internmal memory, 58 megabytes to be precise...
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Zaid (11/01/2006)
I'm having lots of red eye issues shooting indoors? I have it on Auto setting and even on the Auto Red eye setting i still have that problem. Any advice??
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Brenda Paro (11/01/2006)
Sony User:
You are correct. I have no idea why I typed 2mb, I think I was looking at the memory card information on that one. I have seen the T10 reviewed as having 56 and 58mb memory built-in, and I am assuming that you own it so know for a fact that it is indeed 58. Thanks for the info!
Zaid:
What camera are you using that is having the problem? Due to the flash being close to the lens on some cameras some have more issues with this than others, and some red-eye functions are more effective than others too. This might also be something you can edit out with good photo software (although I know it's a lot better not to have it in the first place).
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You are correct. I have no idea why I typed 2mb, I think I was looking at the memory card information on that one. I have seen the T10 reviewed as having 56 and 58mb memory built-in, and I am assuming that you own it so know for a fact that it is indeed 58. Thanks for the info!
Zaid:
What camera are you using that is having the problem? Due to the flash being close to the lens on some cameras some have more issues with this than others, and some red-eye functions are more effective than others too. This might also be something you can edit out with good photo software (although I know it's a lot better not to have it in the first place).
Zaid (11/01/2006)
I ended up getting the S7c - without flash is much better on the red eye but i need better indoor light to get it brighter which is not always possible-
anyway the auto red eye function works great when i am at a distance but when i am very close to subject (my baby girl) I still get red eye on her! tried many options. any advice would be great!
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anyway the auto red eye function works great when i am at a distance but when i am very close to subject (my baby girl) I still get red eye on her! tried many options. any advice would be great!
Brenda Paro (11/01/2006)
There are a few red-eye reduction tricks you can try- these aren't exactly technical but they may help you:
-Minimize pupil dilation by putting the subject in the brightest part of the room- even when it's dark enough to use a flash, if there's a little light this can help. Basically the more ambient light in the room the better chance of avoiding red eye, so even if you do need a flash turn on as many lights as possible and stay near them when setting up the photo.
-Consider a photo editing software that has red-eye remover (I know Photoshop has this, I'm sure most of them do too). If you use it correctly this can really clean up portraits nicely.
-Try the nighttime setting mode. This sounds weird and it will give you some 'artistic' photos- but it tends to illuminate a larger area with the flash cutting down on the huge bounce off the subject's eyes. I have used it and gotten both good and bad results; it's worth experimenting. But make sure you hold the camera steady, this exposure is very prone to shaking.
-See if you can turn down the flash intensity. Not sure if the S7C allows this, but play around with the flash set-up menu and see if any of the options result in a lesser flash.
-Move closer to the subject than you think you need to. Distance of the flash from the lens is what can cause red eye- it affects the angle of the light. Rule of thumb= measure the distance from the center of your flash to the center of the lens. If it is 2 inches, then stay within 2 feet of your subject. For every inch add a foot.
Hope some of those help.
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-Minimize pupil dilation by putting the subject in the brightest part of the room- even when it's dark enough to use a flash, if there's a little light this can help. Basically the more ambient light in the room the better chance of avoiding red eye, so even if you do need a flash turn on as many lights as possible and stay near them when setting up the photo.
-Consider a photo editing software that has red-eye remover (I know Photoshop has this, I'm sure most of them do too). If you use it correctly this can really clean up portraits nicely.
-Try the nighttime setting mode. This sounds weird and it will give you some 'artistic' photos- but it tends to illuminate a larger area with the flash cutting down on the huge bounce off the subject's eyes. I have used it and gotten both good and bad results; it's worth experimenting. But make sure you hold the camera steady, this exposure is very prone to shaking.
-See if you can turn down the flash intensity. Not sure if the S7C allows this, but play around with the flash set-up menu and see if any of the options result in a lesser flash.
-Move closer to the subject than you think you need to. Distance of the flash from the lens is what can cause red eye- it affects the angle of the light. Rule of thumb= measure the distance from the center of your flash to the center of the lens. If it is 2 inches, then stay within 2 feet of your subject. For every inch add a foot.
Hope some of those help.
Hajimi (11/04/2006)
I'm looking any camera with TOUCH SCREEN. I need to know any chooise ( Not SONY only )
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Yumi (07/12/2007)
I'm choosing between Olympus Stylus 740 and Sony W55 and I can't seem to pick which is better. What I liked with the W55 is that it has more battery life, bigger memory, and lots of accessories. With the Olympus 740 I loved the portrait mode and the zoom power, and of course the all weather feature. Can someone help me decide? Is the W55's Soft Snap feature like the Portrait feature of the 740?
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Am looking for best camera for $. Need to take quality stills & movies. (kidhouston — 09/30/2006)
Getting ready to take trip to China. Need camera which takes stills & movies. What is best camera for $ with best quality? Is Nikon coolpix 5900 a good camera for what I need?
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Joe (10/04/2006)
The Nikon S&c is a great sleek little camera which is super for travelling because of its compact size. It has all the features that cameras of its size and in its price range should have but I am concerned with the lack of zoom. When travelling it is nice to be able to have a quality zoom to get in close for those pictures of famous large things. This does have 'vibration reduction' which I don't have experience with but I can only guess that it doesn't reduce the blurriness attributed to a shaky hand all that much, and a camera like this can be hard to hold. If you do go for this model be sure to buy an extra memory card and small protective case because those 3 inch LCDs don't like inside of a backpack all that much.
The Nikon Coolpix 5900 is a better choice but it still suffers from the lack of zoom.
The camera I would go with is the Panasonic Lumix TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). The price is right it has image stablization and it is small, plus an amazing 10x optical zoom. Surely your best bet.
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The Nikon Coolpix 5900 is a better choice but it still suffers from the lack of zoom.
The camera I would go with is the Panasonic Lumix TZ1 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). The price is right it has image stablization and it is small, plus an amazing 10x optical zoom. Surely your best bet.
Joe (11/28/2006)
Hi, I noticed that you havent 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 ( 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. Good luck
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Everytime I put new battires in my camera it still says the battires are exhausted HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Alexxis — 09/26/2006)
i bought brand new battires yesterday at WalMart they were the energizer bunny.
WHATS GOING ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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WHATS GOING ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alexxis (09/26/2006)
I think that its my camera mabe I should get a new one
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tharrison (09/26/2006)
Any alkaline batteries will last a surprisingly short time, but if it's almost immediately, this probably indicates a problem.
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Captain Marvel (10/01/2006)
Chances are that new batteries are perfectly OK. So the question is whether those batteries still take the normal number of pictures even though the camera indicates that batteries are exhausted? If so, then the camera power indicator is not working properly but you can continue to use the camera if you want to. If the camera is still under warranty, you can see about getting it repaired by the manufacturer. If the warranty has expired, then you have a choice: use the camera as it is or replace it.
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burl (10/03/2006)
The answer is, you must use a 1.5v or higher v. battery for the camera to work to it's fullest potential and get the longest life out of your battery. Any v. less than 1.2v. your camera will not function as well or have much life.
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Nikon Coolpix S7c Reviews
Nikon Coolpix S7c Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 1.0 out of 5
Don't buy
(Gunter Geladi — 05/29/2007)
White circles in the image when using flash. It could have been a nice camera, but how to use a camera without flash??? I will try to return it and exchange into another one. For this kind of money I'll have a lot of choice with better quality.
- 5.0 out of 5
Excellent Camera
(Oscar — 04/03/2007)
This camera takes excellent low light pictures. Also all the added features are a bonus. I love the WIFI connection makes transferring pics to my computer easier and you don't have to mess with cables. Large LCD screen a plus when looking through the pics. Small, compact. The only con to this camera is the battery life. With all the auto blur correction and anti vibration going on and the flash the battery does not last long. The only fix is buying an extra battery.
- 1.0 out of 5
75% of images taken by this camera are ruined by white blobs, white halos, white circles, white comets
(Sudhir Lath — 03/21/2007)
75% of images taken by this camera are ruined by white blobs, white halos, white circles, white comets, or other white artifacts that cover portions of the image. They show up randomly, with little rhyme or reason. Appears to be some sort of camera design flaw that allows flash light to bounce around inside the lens system. The artifacts move around in location from photo to photo, and are not the sort of thing you can fix easily in a photo editing program, so it's a deadly flaw, particularly when they pock-mark your subject's face. When this problem was brought to notice of Mr David Dentry, General Manager, Technical Support , Nikon Inc, he wrote "Our engineers have studied the problem at length and it only happens when there is particulate in the air. Smoke, water vapor, dust, etc. I am not implying that your area is dusty because a single piece of dust in the air can cause this. Again, there is nothing else we can do. Sorry." but as per my observations the spots are appearing in the very clear air conditioned environment also.
- 4.0 out of 5
I like it...
(Diesel — 02/18/2007)
So far, so good. The Sc7 takes amazing pictures in a variety of modes. The display is awesome. The Wi fi is a bonus. We just wanted a compact camera that takes good low light pictures. The high ISO allows that. It is very small and did not come with a case of any kind. Although the docking station is okay. If you have big hands, the camera is hard to hang onto, so don't drop it! Overall, it seems to be a quality camera. Plus, it's a Nikon!
- 1.0 out of 5
Not happy at all
(Josh Pollock — 02/02/2007)
First off the wifi was very poor.The picture quality wasn't the best. My last complaint was the movie mode. there was an annoying buzz and then audio didn't match the picture at the end. DON'T BUY THIS CAMERA!!!!!!
- 1.0 out of 5
impossible to get a good flash photo
(Steve — 01/26/2007)
As much as I hate to give this camera a 1 it really needs it. EVERY picture I have taken with the flash has had orbs in it and not just 1 or 2 i'm talking 10+. Initially when I first started taking photos and noticed it i thought it was just dust floating around in the air that when the flash went off it picked up but thats not the case. I believe the flash being so close to the lens is the main fault in the orbs, like I said every single photo i took with the flash had at least 5 very noticeable orbs in it. once i knew it was a problem i found it very hard to look past them please as much as you might be a Nikon fan like myself, do not buy this camera!
- 2.0 out of 5
Dissapointment
(Steve — 01/24/2007)
The pictures came out extremely fuzzy and filled with noise. I was really dissapointed about that.
Plus, the wifi was nice, but useless. It could have been set up so much easier!!! You don't connect to a network, you must connect to a computer with a network, not directly with a wireless router, so If you go over somebodies house and want to send birthday pics to her/her mom, you must wait till you get home.
It's ok, but NOT worth the price.
- 5.0 out of 5
Nikon S7c
(Aaron — 01/14/2007)
This camera is truly one of the most amazing tools that probably could have ever been created! First of all, the pictures come out amazingly clear and are very easy to see on the 3" LCD screen. There's not very many buttons and the camera is very easy to use. It has big features, even though it is a small, slick camera. It has vibration reduction, and anti-shake, which both almost completely reduce blurs. It has a scene mode which has 12 different choices for you to chose from, giving you the best shot under certain conditions, for example; party/indoors, fireworks, nature, portrait shots etc. The camera has a great video mode, and audio recordings with very high quality sound. One of the most amazing features on this camera is WiFi, (the ability to transfer pictures wirelessly to your computer with just the push of a button!) You can also create great in-camera slide shows, and set them to music, and it's very easy and it's a fun way to show pictures to friends and family. If you buy this camera, you'll definately get way more than your money's worth.
- 5.0 out of 5
The one to own
(Jonathan Lourie — 01/07/2007)
This camera is fantastic. Its a pleasure to use. The large screen makes taking photos more enjoyable. The wifi is not that great and you still cannot email directly from the camera on your home wifi. The shots are perfect. The zoom is brilliant. I love the special mode. Too many good things. Enjoy !!! Get a longer life battery and fast SD chip to increase the photo taking experience. Jonathan (Australia)
- 4.0 out of 5
verrrry nice
(megan — 01/01/2007)
I love this camera, because the extremely huge screen. It's very nice. Although it takes what feels like forever to take the picture. By the time it took my picture the person i was sitting by got up and now i have a picture of his butt. It's a funny picture, but not what i wanted. The pictures it takes are amazing though, i took a picture of a piece of paper and you could read every word. The zoom is amazing also. But the red light that shines before the camera flashes just makes your eyes close. A lot of my pictures look like I'm on something. Well I haven't had it long enough to know anymore about it.
- 5.0 out of 5
value for money
(dan — 10/13/2006)
does what it says on the tin very well as long as you pick the right setting? also comes with good pc software unlike a lot of other makes.the only negitive is that the battery doesnt last long after you have a few pictures in emails but still an excellent camera
- 5.0 out of 5
Excellent Camera
(Aaron lynch — 10/03/2006)
I think this digital camera is excellent. I like the graphics and I like everything about it. It's just an excellent camera.
