Nikon Coolpix S560 Digital Camera Review

Nikon Coolpix S560 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom with 2.7 inch LCD (Cool Blue)

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Take a great picture no matter the conditions. The Nikon Coolpix S560 has many features that help you do just that. For example, for fast-moving subjects, there's Face Priority AF, a face-finding technology that quickly finds and focuses on up to 12 faces in a group portrait. Blink warning will let you know when your subject's eyes are closed so you can retake your picture. And with a possible ISO of 3200, you'll get that important picture you want. Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the scene in your picture and adjusts the camera setting Blink warning will let you know when your subject's eyes are closed so you can retake your picture Smile Shutter - The camera can detect up to three faces with the subject's smile, determine which is closest to the center of the frame, ultimately firing the shutter Face Priority AF - face-finding technology quickly finds and focuses on up to 12 faces in a group portrait In-Camera Red-Eye Fix D-Lighting - rescue those photos that are too dark for printing by enhancing the underexposed areas of the picture while not touching the properly exposed areas ISO up to 3200 15 Scene Modes High Quality TV Movies with Sound - duration is limited by the available space on your SD/SDHC card Approx. 44MB Internal Memory Formats - JPEG, AVI, WAV Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Dimensions (H x W x D) - 2.1 x 3.7 x 0.9 in. (54.5 x 93 x 23.5 mm) Weight - 4.6 oz. (130g)

Coolpix S560 Highlights

10.0 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches.
5x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens provides exceptional pictures and gets you close to the action.
Optical VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake.
Incredible, bright 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD makes it easy to compose and share your pictures.
Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the correct scene you are taking a picture of and adjusts camera setting.
Stylish, metal design slips right into your shirt pocket or purse!
Auto adjusts up to ISO 3200 lets you keep shooting, even in low light.
Smile Shutter and Blink Warning makes sure you’ll always catch the decisive moment when your subject smiles and blink warning will let you know when your subjects eyes are closed so you can retake your picture.

Nikon In-Camera Innovations:

In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera
Enhanced Face-Priority AF automatically focuses on up to 12 faces
D-Lighting rescues dark or backlit images by improving brightness and detail where needed

Technical Details

10.0-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
5x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens; Optical VR Image Stabilization
Bright 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD
Auto adjusts up to ISO 3200; Shutter and Blink Warning
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 3.8 x 2.3 x 1 inches ; 5 ounces
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
Item model number: S560 Cool Blue
Date first available at Amazon.com: August 7, 2008

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

By J. Park "So...yeah.." (USA) - Perfect, September 17, 2009

Zoom is more than amazing.
Battery life pretty good.
Options and settings - you can't be bored.
Smile mode:D
Perfect size, quality.
User friendly.

*****

By mommy of 2 girls (CT) - This camera is not this color, August 21, 2009

Overall this camera performs well and I like it. It is fast at taking pictures and they come out clear. I would recommend this produc. However the reason I gave this camera 4 stars is simply the fact that this camera is not baby blue it is a navy blue and I have seen other complaints about this camera on other websites as well. So it is not the seller it is Nikons fault. There are many different pictures of this camera all over the internet and all of them show the camera in the baby blue and it doesn't come in that color.

*****

By Amazon Shopper "Joe in Philly" (Philadelphia, PA) - Fantastic Picture Quality, December 3, 2009

This is my first digital camera and I cannot believe how easy it is to use and to upload to my computer. The picture quality is exceptional. There are neat features like when photographing food you can adjust the tone which helps bring out the color of the different foods (I am in culinary school so I love this feature. It is also great for portaits. Pictures of my granddaughters came out very professional looking.

*****