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- AN-CP19 Strap
- EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
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- UC-E6 USB Cable
- EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable
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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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for some reason my continuous button doesn't work anymore. I've used this setting before but now when I click the button instead of taking a bunch of pictures it takes one picture and puts 16 shots in the frame. See image attached. This is a new camera, is this fixable or do I need to send it in for repairs?
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1 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
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It seems like you have selected Multi-shot 16 for Continuous Shooting Mode. In order to change this settings please see page# 75 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX s8100.
My PNY 32g professional hd sd card says it will record up to 8hrs of HD video. How do I set up my camera to do that? right now it only allows 28mins. If not 8hrs, it should be a lot better than 28min.
1 year, 1 month ago
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Katncory
Santa Cruz, CA
Location :
Santa Cruz, CA
Age: 35-44
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The maximum movie length for a single movie length is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.
Hi,I have a Nikon Coolpix S8100 and have been having problems with overexposed pictures taken on sunny days outdoors. We are taking a vacation to a beach area where the sun will be bright. I would like advise on what setting I need to have the camera to get the best looking shots.
1 year, 1 month ago
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Barb
Wisconsin
Location :
Wisconsin
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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For better assistance, please click on the link below in order for you to send some sample images:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
I have a 720p monitor but I want this camera. Can I shoot in 720p? Or when shooting in 1080p can I watch those videos perfectly fine on my 720p monior?
1 year, 1 month ago
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Angela
California
Location :
California
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Professional photographer
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HDMI Output Can be selected from:Auto
480p
720p
1080i
1 year, 1 month ago
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Tom
Houston
Location :
Houston
Age: 55-65
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Go into the menu then to set up then format, highlight format and press ok.Or to just delete pictures press the delete button then choose what you want deleted, there are three options, highlight the option you want then press ok, choose yes then ok again, pictures are deleted but the card is not formatted. It is always a good idea to format the card after you have transferred your pictures as it clears the card completely so less chance of an issues.
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Everything is blue on the screen and in the viewfinder when I turn s8100 on. Why??????
1 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
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Please reset the camera to default settings: Go to MENU > Setup > Reset All1 year ago
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Anonymous
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It has 2 options; Easy Panorama and Panorama Assist choose the second one and the camera will guide you by overlapping a third part of the previous pictures.Has staff answer
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How do I transfer my pictures from my Nikon coolpix S8100 to my Motorola Xoom?
1 year ago
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Anonymous
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Please get in contact with the third party product manufacture for support.
When I turn on my S8100 the screen says "mode dial is not in the proper position". I must fiddle with the dial that has all the various scenes and then push it and the screen clears. It did not do this when I purchased the camera. I tried to reset all settings on the camera and it still does this. How can I keep this from happening.
1 year ago
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Anonymous
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Please verify that the Mode Dial is set in the desired Mode. If the problem persists 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 ago
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Anonymous
United States
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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...
I have a Coolpix s8100. Included was the EH 68P charger adapter. I misplaced the brochure during a move. Do i use the UC E6 USB cable to attach the camera to the charger? I would like to avoid buying the MH 65 charger if I can...
1 year ago
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jeff
california
Location :
california
Experience: Less than a month
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Yes you are correct, attach the camera to the EH-68p with the UC-E6 usb and then plug it into an electricity outlet.Has staff answer
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Flash light comes on when I insert the battery or plug the camera into the computer
When I insert the battery into the camera, the flash light on the back of the camera comes on and the camera will not power on,. I have tried with 2 different battery and I get the same result. Also, when I plug the camera into the computer the flash light also comes on and the computer will not recognize the camera.
1 year ago
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Anonymous
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In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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Will the next Firmware update bring photo effects to the s8100 like the s9100 has out the box
what kind of 300 dollar camera doesn't have sepia or black and white come on
1 year ago
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Sergio
USA
Location :
USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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This camera has the feature of a Creative Slider that allows you to adjust the brightness, vividness and hue. This will help obtain the black and white and Sepia photos. Please see page# 37 of the user's manual for the Coolpix s9100.Has staff answer
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What settings for a Nikon Coolpix S8100 would you suggest for a wedding? I got my camera recently and my cousin wants me to take pictures for her??
I want the pictures to turn out really good because she is depending on me. There are so many great options on the camera I just want to know what would be suggested for all settings for a wedding ceremony.
1 year ago
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Ames
Bangor
Location :
Bangor
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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Please visit our website for Photography Techniques, just click on the link below:http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-E...
been using camera for few days. giving error message. unable to take new pictures or delete old pictures.i
1 year ago
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christine
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
the lcd waves when in picture taking mode. (continuous motion)
fine when viewing or menu mode.
fine when viewing or menu mode.
1 year ago
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Anonymous
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Please reset the camera to default settings: Go to MENU > Setup > Reset All. If the problem persists you will need to send the camera and the charger to be evaluated.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
The flash setting is on auto and I tested it in a dark room - flash did not come up
11 months ago
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Anonymous
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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 the problem persists you will need to send the camera to be evaluated.
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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Please se page# 143 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX s8100 for instruction on how to conect your camera to a TV.
Mu camera is fine, it still takes pictures, but its shutters wont open by themselves. I need help. when i turn my camera off, it says Lens Error.
11 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: Under 18
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Please click on the link below for troubleshooting information:Answer Title: Lens Error message
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
When I tried this camera out in the store, it was taking pictures the second I pressed the button. The camera I purchased seems to have a much slower shutter speed. I do not know much about photography, is there a setting that I need to adjust? Both cameras were on auto mode.
11 months ago
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Meghan
Delaware
Location :
Delaware
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Please reset the camera to default settings: Go to MENU > Setup > Reset All.Has staff answer
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my lens is broken,before it dint close completely and when i tried to fix it,a part of the lens came off., how to get it fixed? will be waiting
11 months ago
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sidra
newyork
Location :
newyork
Age: 18-24
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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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...
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The cover for the battery/SD card has broken. How can I replace it?
11 months ago
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Scout
Nashville, TN
Location :
Nashville, TN
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Please get in contact with the Nikon Parts Department7AM - 3PM (Pacific) Monday - Friday
310-414-8107
Fax- 310-322-6979
I turn on the camera, the welcome sound plays, Set the dial to auto and push the shutter release. The flash pops up but it does not take the picture.
the Memory card has been replaced, a new battery was purchased and charged by the adapter and it still does not take the picture. Is this a firmware problem or has the camera failed?
the Memory card has been replaced, a new battery was purchased and charged by the adapter and it still does not take the picture. Is this a firmware problem or has the camera failed?
11 months ago
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JImm
USA
Location :
USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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It could be that the lens is jammed. It's stuck and wont come out. that happened to me and I replaced the camera at the store I got it at (Costco) and I got a new one for free.Aug 6, 2011 by
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likutei
New Haven, CT
Location :
New Haven, CT
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
After 5 months of using the camera, the flash stopped working. I reset all settings, but it's still not working. What should I do?
11 months ago
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Yuval
Israel
Location :
Israel
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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If its under warranty, take it back!
It just freezes up, lens unit extended, screen black, no button works. After I take out the battery everthing goes back to normal, just the year is reset to 2010.
11 months ago
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Simon
Slovenia
Location :
Slovenia
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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Please reset the camera to default settings: Go to MENU > Setup > Reset All. If the problem persists you will need to send the camera to be evaluated.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
It refuses to be in any other year but 2010. I've tried going to 2011, 2012, 2009 and every time, it reverts back to 2010. What do I do to change the year?
10 months ago
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JL
Calgary, AB
Location :
Calgary, AB
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Please reset the camera. MENU > SETUP > RESET ALL.Has staff answer
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Can I charge the EH-62FAC adaptor for a SX800 in Europe simply using a generic 220V adaptor?
10 months ago
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John
Illinois, USA
Location :
Illinois, USA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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Please click on the link below for information:Answer Title: Can I take my Coolpix camera overseas on a vacation?
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
10 months ago
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KIT
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Please go to MENU > SETUP > SOUND SETTINGS in order to turn off the sounds.10 months ago
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Anonymous
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Please install the latest version for View NX 2 in your computer that will allow you to download the photos. Also, to transfer the photos from the internal memory of the camera.Answer Title: Nikon View NX - 2.1.1
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
10 months ago
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Stephanie
Montana
Location :
Montana
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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You will need to get in contact with the manufacture of the third equipment for compatibility information with our products.
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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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