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COOLPIX S8100
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Excellent Camera
My dad bought this camera for my birthday. I have used it constantly now for about 6 months. I have shot amazing photos and great videos. This camera replaced my old film camera. I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants to have a great looking camera, great photos, and videos.
July 15, 2012
A HORRIBLE camera!!!! I would give it NO STARS if I could.
I purchased 2 of these cameras and within a few months BOTH cameras broke--the display showed that there was a LENS ERROR. I then sent both back to Nikon for repair under warranty. Some 2 months after they were returned, they both broke AGAIN--displaying the same LENS ERROR code. Then Nikon wanted to charge me to repair them. A HORRIBLE experience. I would stay away from this model. If you check the internet for Coolpix S8100 and type in LENS ERROR, you will see all the nightmares. Consider yourself warned.
July 15, 2012
good camera... REALLY GOOD CAMERA
oh my gosh my dad bought me this camera for christmas and it was the best camera ever! it has all the things i need to take pictures of vacations and important stuff. i love this camera. i treat it dearly and i love it like its some precious artifact. love it!!!!!!!!!
July 7, 2012
good camera,but the price is very high
i bought this camera eight months back, quality is good but taking time to save the photo when you take the pic with flash, compare to other camera's this picture quality is good.
June 28, 2012
VERY DISAPPOINTED with this camera!
I purchased this camera 12/24/10. I was happy with the picture quality the few times I used it (probably half a dozen times, it mostly sat in a drawer). When I went to use it a couple weeks ago it wouldn't turn on. I ordered 2 new batteries & still nothing. I sent it to Nikon and was informed it would cost $105.24 to repair It's not like I wore it out, or dropped it, it just died. They didn't even say what was wrong with it, just a "Rank B2” repair. It appears from other reviews that this camera has some serious defects. Shame on Nikon for not offering a cheaper fix. This camera cost us $220. WHY ON EARTH would I throw another $100 at this camera? I was upgrading when I purchased it & Nikon had a good reputation. The camera it replaced had been dropped & the hinge on the door that held the SD card broke. It still worked though! In fact EVERY CAMERA I have ever owned STILL WORKS except for this one. Since Nikon doesn't care about customer satisfaction, the only recourse I have is to let others know about my experience....which I intend to do through every social media outlet available to me. I just ordered a new camera with similar options for less than they wanted for the repair and I will have another year warranty. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS CAMERA unless you intend it to be a disposable one. I will never buy another Nikon product.
May 9, 2012
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when photographing my grandchildren , photos are spoiled by red eye....
just purchased a coolpix 8100.. have been using larger nikons .. first small one....
just purchased a coolpix 8100.. have been using larger nikons .. first small one....
1 year ago
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Anonymous
Riverdale, NY
Location :
Riverdale, NY
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Try the red eye flash setting. I haven't had a problem with it when using this setting.Jul 12, 2011 by
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Glass Guru
Ogden, UT
Location :
Ogden, UT
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The camera has the feature for Red Eye Reduction. Please see page# 30 and 32 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX s8100. Additionally, if the camera detects red eye while saying an image, the affedted area will be processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved.
Ive had my camera for about four months now, and ive been in love with it ever since but suddenly today, when i went to hit the record button, nothing happens, it doesnt record. Ive tried taking out the battery and put it back in, and it still will not work. Is there anything I can do to fix it?
1 year ago
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Amanda
New Jersey
Location :
New Jersey
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Try the following: fully chage the battery using the included AC adapter. Put in in a new SD memory and format it. Re-enter the date and time, as some functions work with no date and some do not. Check the position of the rotary dial on top. Register your camera on the Nikon site and download the manual; read the troubleshooting guide near the end.Jul 11, 2011 by
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DotheMath45
Richmond, KY
Location :
Richmond, KY
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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return your product and choose another brand!Jul 10, 2011 by
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my shutter is broken,before it dint close completely and when i tried to fix it,a part of the shutter came off,how to get it fixed?let me know price
have asked you about the lens,thats a mistake. i meant shutter
11 months ago
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sidra
newyork
Location :
newyork
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Nikon offers a 12 month warranty on defects. The lens on my s8100 quit working and i have mailed it to them and they are fixing under warranty. The 1-800 number is very easy and helpful to get the process started.Jul 26, 2011 by
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Anonymous
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You will need to send your camera for service in order to be evaluated by one of our techs.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
11 months ago
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Anonymous
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It works the same for videos and images. Select the play button, scroll to the video you want to delete (should show as video) and then press the delete button / this image.Answer:
Please see page # 140 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX s8100.Has staff answer
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S8100 camera , How come the pic looks blue in shady conditions
10 months ago
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Joel
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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You may need to change your White Balance, depending on the mode you are shooting.Answer:
Please reset the camera. Go to MENU > SETUP > RESET ALL. If the problem persists please click on the link below in order for you to send sample images:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
COOLPIX S8100
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What is the maximum size supported for SDHC card and what class is supported?
Aug 30, 2011 by
I would like to find out what memory card I should buy for this camera and if getting a higher class would help with the HD movie recording.
10 months ago
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Cris
Hickory
Location :
Hickory
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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I'd suggest buying several smaller SDHC cards and swapping them daily or at least occassionally. This way, if your camera breaks, or your SDHC card breaks, or you loose your camera, the amount of PIX or video at risk is much less. The memory cards easily fit in a wallet, are easy to carry even on international trips. Don't forget to get a second (or third) rechargeable battery for your camera, too!Sep 5, 2011 by
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FordAnglia
Silicon Valley
Location :
Silicon Valley
Age: 45-54
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than 10 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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a class 6 16gb card will be fine...Aug 30, 2011 by
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JamieR
I find the videos shoot at nigth with normal lighting ( at my living room with light turned on) to be very dark. how can i change the exposure of this videos so they come out right? There is also a problem with focus as the pictures are almost always blurry. Also I took a video of a lamding in Aspen and the video is choppy and the optical stabilisation did not work. and is like that in every video I shoot. thanks
8 months ago
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Pilot
Colorado
Location :
Colorado
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Surely if you are getting choppy playback on all videos, it must be something to do with the video card on your computer or possibly the video codecs? Or , more likely, you haven't got enough memory.I do agree with you, it could be nice if there was some way of adjusting the sensitivity on video recording indoors where there isnt enough light in the room to record properly! Clearly if there isn't enough light for the aperture of the camera you are using, there isn't enough light?
Nov 7, 2011 by
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Anonymous
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For better assistance, please click on the link below in order for you to send a sample video:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
6 months ago
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Anonymous
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Please click on the link below for information regarding approved memory cards for the COOLPIX S8100.Answer Title: Approved Memory Cards - Coolpix S8100
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
Does this camera benefit from faster memory such as 4x, 6x, 10x?
1 year, 4 months ago
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Eddie
North Carolina
Location :
North Carolina
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Please see link below for more information on approved memory cards for the Coolpix S8100.Answer Title: Approved Memory Cards - Coolpix S8100
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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I can not get my S8100 to communicate with my computer. How do I download a driver?
1 year, 4 months ago
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JAM
USA
Location :
USA
Age: 55-65
1 answer
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You don’t need drivers for this camera. Verify that you are using an approved memory card and download the software from our website in order to transfer the pictures from the camera to the pc. See link below:Answer Title: Nikon View NX - 2.1.1
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
Answer Title: Approved Memory Cards - Coolpix S8100
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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Why does inserting my new SD card provides the error, "This card cannot be used."?
I just got a brand new, black COOLPIX S8100 camera. I ordered a 32GB Class-10 SDHC memory card online for this product.
However, upon inserting the memory into my new camera - I am told that "This card cannot be used." A reason for this silly issue is not provided, and I am left to guess what I should buy next since the camera can't support this wonderful memory card and there is no information on the website regarding why this isn't working.
However, upon inserting the memory into my new camera - I am told that "This card cannot be used." A reason for this silly issue is not provided, and I am left to guess what I should buy next since the camera can't support this wonderful memory card and there is no information on the website regarding why this isn't working.
1 year, 4 months ago
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monokrome
Salt Lake City, Utah
Location :
Salt Lake City, Utah
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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Please verify that you are using an approved memory card with your camera and confirm that the memory card is correctly inserted in the camera.Answer Title: Approved Memory Cards - Coolpix S8100
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
Lens Error! message shows. Lens will not retract
1 year, 4 months ago
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Anonymous
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Please see link below for troubleshooting information:Answer Title: Lens Error message
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
COOLPIX S8100
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My user manual disk does not play in my Gateway Vista computer. How can I get one?
The store I bought the camera from did not honor my request for a new disk. They said ask Nikon.
1 year, 4 months ago
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Anonymous
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you need to have the latest ADOBE READER to view the user manual, if you don't have the disc, go to: http://www.nikonusa.com/Service-And-Support/Download-Center.pageMar 9, 2011 by
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luissandovalmendivil
Mexicali, Mexico
Location :
Mexicali, Mexico
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Is there any way to use the S8100 on manual where I can choose the f.stop and shutter speed?
1 year, 4 months ago
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Shooter
PA
Location :
PA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Professional photographer
1 answer
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This camera has an Auto mode and Scene mode with preset Settings. Manual feature is not available.
i want to take an ice skating show where a flash can't be used. what setting? also indoor basketball game with no flash, what setting? also stage show of acrobats where no flash is allowed? i have the S 8100.
1 year, 4 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The camera has the Sport Continuous feature. Please see page # 73 of the User's Manual.
i just bought my nikon s8100 less than a week ago. two days ago, all the buttons except the menu button and the shutter wont work. i've tried changing the mode and charging it but nothing works. i've read the manual and there's nothing that could help me. could someone please tell me what's wrong and what to do? thank you.
1 year, 4 months ago
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andrea
panamá
Location :
panamá
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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If you already tried troubleshooting and still not working, you are welcome to send your camera for evaluation.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
1 year, 4 months ago
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WMB
NY
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This model is compatible with the Pictbridge feature, that most printers have available.
Is it limited to 10 minutes like many other cameras?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Nichole
Nevada
Location :
Nevada
Age: 18-24
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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It can make movie at 4000 X 3000 mode for 30 mins.or in VGA lil bit more time takes.Mar 25, 2011 by
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Anonymous
Age: 18-24
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
The camera I currently use takes quite a while before I can snap another picture when I'm using flash. I want to know what this one is like (CoolPix S8100)
1 year, 3 months ago
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Nichole
Nevada
Location :
Nevada
Age: 18-24
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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Nichole,it comes on time for it's expeed mode.it works on certain time for every single snap.Has staff answer
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Turned on my Coolpix S8100 before plugging into the computer to transfer photos and after transferring photos my camera will not turn on.
There is no indication that the battery is dead or low, but neither is there any light coming on. The battery was fully charged. Any suggestions for what to try?
I realize now that I should not have turned the camera on before loading since the computer program does that.
I realize now that I should not have turned the camera on before loading since the computer program does that.
1 year, 3 months ago
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CCH
Atlanta
1 answer
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Before pluggin your camera to the computer and it's already on first press the playback button. Once it's showing a picture on the screen connect it to the computer and the picture should dissapeard fromt he screen. After you transfer all your pictures just turn it off before you discounect the camera form the computer.
Pictures have an orange background and overall look. Camera is Nikon Coolpix s8100.
Sample Photos & Videos
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
1 answer
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Remove the battery from the camera and re-charge it.Please reset the camera to default settings:
Go to MENU > Setup > Reset All
If I set the camera for fireworks, the self-timer cannot be engaged. If I have the camera on a tripod to capture fireworks, I would want to be able to use the timer so I don't move the camera when I press the shutter.
1 year, 3 months ago
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rageca
Long Island
Location :
Long Island
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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While on Fireworks Scene Mode the Self-timer is set to Off.
Say 1 picture every 10 seconds without pushing the shutter button?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Brett
Experience: 1-3 months
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No, this camera doesn’t have that feature for interval photography.
Some pictures were just not there, but there was a "blank" thumbnail. There were also a few thumbnails that had a grey strip across the top. Before downloading, when I wanted to review pictures, I could go backwards from most recent, but could not start at beginning of card to look at the first pictures taken. Was on a trip, and the last few days worth of pictures were all there--none missing. Have a Lexar 32GB Platinum II SDHC card which is new. Don't know if the problem is card, camera, or computer. Any suggestions?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Smooz2
Chicago, IL
Location :
Chicago, IL
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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Sounds a bit strange, did you format the card before you started to use it.Has staff answer
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How to transfer pictures taken on S8100 back to camera from computer?
I am attempting to transfer pictures that were taken on the S8100 from my computer back to the camera in order to connect to our TV to view via the HDMI connection. The camera will not "accept" the pictures when plugged directly into the computer. If I remove the memory card and use an adapter to place the pictures on the memory card, they still will not show on the camera even though they show on the card. I have tried placing them in a variety of files on the card, but none are working. Help!!!
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 35-44
1 answer
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Once the pictures are transferred to the computer they cannot be put back into the camera. You can use a Memory Card reader.Has staff answer
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Ref downloading S8100 SD card (see former question) blank pictures
I received an answer (ie a question) whether I formatted card before using--I'm prettly sure that I did, but can't swear to it. Any other reason I could have had blank thumbnails?
1 year, 3 months ago
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smooz2
Chicago, IL
Location :
Chicago, IL
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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If you’re getting blank thumbnails in your computer after downloading it from the camera it may be that the memory card is corrupted. Try to take a few pictures without the memory card, using the internal memory of the camera and then transfer them to your computer. Format the memory card using the camera.Has staff answer
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Camera will not turn on, lens are still extended. Battery will not charge on the charger or on the computer.
Nikon CoolPix S8100 - Camera purchased new in Dec. 2010 and used less than 3 hours total. The camera will not turn on and the battery will not charge in the camera (via computer) or on it's charger. The green light blinks once or twice, then nothing. Lens is still extended on the camera from when the battery went dead.
The battery has been used and charged about 5 times, Is it possible the battery would go bad this fast, and how can I tell if it is still good?
The battery has been used and charged about 5 times, Is it possible the battery would go bad this fast, and how can I tell if it is still good?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Screminjc
Kelso, WA
Location :
Kelso, WA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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You're welcome to send your camera and chager for evaluation.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
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I accidentally turned movie setting on and can't get it off? Howe do I do it?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
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Make sure that the mode dial is set to Auto (little camera) and press the playback button to go back to the shooting screen.
My recorded HD videos repeatedly stutter (about every 10s) during play back using Quicktime and SageTV with various codecs. Is this normal?
1 year, 3 months ago
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sscumming
Rochester Michigan
Location :
Rochester Michigan
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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In order to better assist you, please click on the link below, so you can send us a sample video for evaluation:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
Has staff answer
COOLPIX S8100
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what is the fastest flash memory this camera can handle? class 6? class 10?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
1 answer
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Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used.
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Nikon COOLPIX S8100 Review
by Joshua GoldmanJanuary 2011
CNET's Joshua Goldman reviewed the COOLPIX S8100, and said, "it is one of the better compact megazoom cameras" he's tested for its price. Features touted were the camera's excellent shooting performance, attractive compact body, great LCD and large zoom range.
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Nikon COOLPIX S8100 Review
by David Elrich and Stephanie BoozerMarch 2011
The Imaging Resource posted its review of the Nikon COOLPIX S8100 digital camera, noting that the camera packs a nice sized zoom range into a compact body. The reviewers, Dave Elrich and Stephanie Boozer, found the camera to be nicely designed, with a good feel. They found the camera to be quite responsive, with a great LCD and simple user interface. One of their favorite features was the Backlight HDR Scene Mode. Overall the reviewers enjoyed using the COOLPIX S8100, recommending it as a Dave's Pick.
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