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COOLPIX S8100
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okay camera
this camera is okay..i bought it 2 weeks ago and its already broken...getting a PowerShot
SX30 IS this time because i heard its much better. kind of expensive but like i said its okay..Video is pertty HD..and its good pictures but i didn't like it.
January 21, 2011
Love all the features
Just got this camera a few weeks ago, I was taking random pictures just to get a feel for it, and they were all coming out blurry! I then went on some sites and realized that unlike my last camera, the modes and options are there for a reason! Now that I am a bit more educated in using it I absolutely love it. It is taking great pictures, especially in low light situations. The zoom is better than any I have seen in my other cameras.
I must agree with another reviewer who said the flash pop up is in the wrong spot; when you hand the camera over to someone to take a picture, you have to explain it or risk a bad picture.
The size Vs. quality is why I decided to purchase this particular camera. I needed something that I could slip into my purse for a girls night out, bring on holidays and to record my hole-in-one's at minigolf!
Overall very pleased with my purchase.
January 16, 2011
Love the camera.
It's easy to use and the pictures are fantastic. Love the fact that I can crop the pictures right on my camera. Screen is the perfect size and the zoom is incredible.
January 16, 2011
COOLPIX S8100
I just got this camera for Christmas and I have mixed feelings about it. The camera is fairly simple to operate and the pictures seem to be clear. However, the pop up flash is definitely in the wrong spot - my finger keeps getting in the way. The A/V out port seems flimsy and may not last long with continued use. The quality of pictures taken with the zoom lens is fuzzy - regardless of the setting. Last, but not least, the memory card cannot be read from my printer, so I have to download the pictures using the cable every time.
I like the camera well enough, but the jury is still out. As I become more familiar with all the features, I may decide that it was worth the investment.
January 12, 2011
Great & Easy To Use P&S Camera!
I am not a professional photographer so I don't know a lot of the lingo. However, I am a mom of two young children and I needed a camera that would take excellent pictures indoor as well as action shots. This camera has proved to be beyond my expectations and I'm so happy that I purchased it. The pictures come out very clear and there is very little if any blur. Yes, the flash is where some might put their left index finger but I haven't had a problem with it. I appreciate how easy it is to use and how there are are so many fun options that I haven't even used yet. I think the $250 was a reasonable price for a great quality, easy to use camera. Yes, I would recommend it to a friend!
January 9, 2011
Hi-qual compact w/pro-style speed and ISO range
The COOLPIX S8100 comes closer to all of my needs than any compact I have yet seen. It fits easily in my shirt pocket and appears well-made enough to carry in a pants pocket, but time will tell. This is reasonably close to a good pocket camera for a pro looking for something to carry around without the hassle of the SLR bag, lenses, etc. A few more manual controls (there is ISO control in “Menu”) would make it perfect. I rate this camera 4/5 stars (in the compact class). Thanks to Nikon for sticking their neck out with the range of settings they use to enable this technology to provide such high quality results. This camera pushes the limits of high-ISO and slow speeds which, I am sure, has caused some to say their pictures are “grainy’ or “blurry.” I noticed most of my shots in “Party” mode were at 1/8 sec. They came out fine but remember to steady your grip when shooting in dim light, just like you did with film when you were pushing the slow-speed limits to capture a shot. Personally, I’m pleased Nikon set the speed and ISO ranges as wide as they did in the scene modes, however, I’m sure future versions will improve on vibration control. Also, we expected grainy results when we pushed Tri-X to 1600 and that was on 864 sq. mm of film. How much “better” can we expect a 28 sq mm sensor to be? Obviously, they are improving all the time but a larger sensor would help (see recommendations below). I have not yet evaluated the HD movie but I like the dedicated button, the zoom works smoothly and the brief tests I ran look fine.
Before I purchased the S8100 I searched for reviews and found very few. The couple of decent reviews clued me that this might be a good purchase. I have been a semi-pro photographer for over 40 years (many weddings, portraits, a couple of model portfolios, etc) and maintained my own darkroom (color, B&W) when I was still into film. Early on, I used Nikon (Nikkormat, F2, F3) and Hasselblad for film. More recently, I’ve had several digital cameras over the past decade (currently own a Canon SX1is).
I have been looking for a pocket digital that would: 1)provide an accurate “fill flash” for portraits and back-lit scenes; 2) provide detail in dimly light while not washing out faces with flash (provide a smooth range of zones 0-10); 3) provide a wide angle for group shots; 4) provide at least 250-300mm focal length (35mm equiv) for pulling in distant shots; 5) provide a wide f-stop of 2.0-2.5 to isolate subjects; 6) provide a small f-stop of 8.0-11 to allow a near-infinite depth-of-field; 7) provide an ISO range up to at least 1600 for low light shots; and 8) enough speed to shoot several times quickly or catch an event before it is over. I could do all this with my F3 and I want it in my pocket digital as well.
PROS: Scene modes supply about all I need to capture the full range of light in most situations.
Focus is fast!
Fill flash works very well.
Pop-up flash and software eliminate red-eye.
Hi-Res display is outstanding.
I like the shutter speed and f-stop displayed when the shutter release is half depressed.
CONS: Improve the vibration control.
Make battery indicator “always on.”
RECOMMENDATIONS: There is room for improvement. Maybe this would be the “Pro” model? It would have to be NO LARGER than the current S8100. I would pay $100-150 more for this version and give my S8100 to a family member.
-Increase the sensor size to 1/1.7. (Still a BSI-CMOS)”
-Widen Focal length to 25-300mm (35mm equiv).
- Add RAW capture (JPEG/JPEG+RAW/RAW).
- Include an HDMI cable in the box.
-Add ISO number to speed and f-stop data on screen before shutter release.
-Add 2-3’ to the flash coverage. Maybe add a “Hi/Reg” button on the back to save battery power, although I would accept fewer shots to get more flash coverage.
-Add a remote shutter control (optional).
-Add a “Manual” option to the mode dial to enable the following:
-A toggle on the back for metering control “Matrix/Center-weighted/Spot”. Of course, holding the shutter-release down half way would lock the focus allowing metering for a spot, then re-framing the picture.
-An f-stop control on the front lower right of the lens.
-A shutter speed control somewhere (I suggest replace the +/- on the Rotary Multi-Selector and put the +/- in the menu system next to ISO).
January 9, 2011
Spectacular Camera
I had been living with a Casio Exilim, which was a great camera five years ago, but the CoolPix S8100 is truly spectacular. The white balance is superior to my friend's multi-thousand-dollar, two-year-old Casio, and the sharpness of indoor pictures is unlike any other camera I've ever owned. Besides brand new professional cameras, I think this is the best camera on the market for the money. And even though I'm an amateur, it makes taking pictures an absolute joy.
January 8, 2011
Starting to love this camera...
I am still learning the ins and outs of this camera. But, after only taking a few pictures, it has proven it's worth. More later...
January 7, 2011
Great
One of the best point & shoot cameras I have own. I have owned more than 20 in the past 7 years.
January 7, 2011
I'm pretty happy with this camera
I'm pretty happy with this camera! I finally chose it over the Sony HX5, even though it doesn't have all those cool features, because there's nothing with the Nikon that is really bad (such as the audio on the Sony). The HD movie taking is cool and works pretty well, and is full-HD resolution. Continuous auto-focus in movies is not good -- has trouble focusing and makes loud sound during playback. Far better off with "single focus" feature, which maintains pretty good focus on objects at a variety of distances. Cool slow/fast motion feature with various slow speeds at various video resolutions - even switch to slow motion on the fly. Footage may be darker though due to rapid shutter speed, and flickery at max slow-mo. Can quickly record either stills or movies without changing the dial selector.
Not a lot of manual control. "Auto" mode is essentially a P mode where you can make some adjustments, but no manual or shutter/aperture priority modes, and thus no way to manually control the shutter speed. And automatic shutter stays open pretty long, giving nice bright pics even in low light (sometimes TOO bright), but you tend to get more blur. But you can set the exposure and ISO manually, as well as vividness and hue. There are a couple of "night modes". I've only played with Night Landscape so far, which is without flash, and it does a pretty good job of automatically adjusting settings to get a good night shot. The burst mode is very fast, at up to 10 pictures per second, but it will only record up to 5 pictures at that speed. Unlike with some cameras, you can "notate" your pictures with date imprint and voice memos.
In pictures, subjects are stretched a bit near the edges and corners. And there is a bit more noise at maximum resolution compared to other cameras I shopped. But overall, the picture quality is quite good, and I think pics may look a little more "real" (with good shadowing and detail and 3-D appearance) than with other similar cameras. I'm especially impressed with the stabilization while taking still photos, getting amazingly crisp and clear photos even at max zoom. Stabilization when taking movies is pretty good, but you can certainly see vibrations while you're walking around. With stabilization on in the movies, the scene can kind of jerk around a little as you pan around, because it's trying to stay steady at first, then realizes you're really trying to move the camera, so kind of "jerks" to the new location. Audio in movies is good.
The camera's LCD screen is super-hi-res, so pics look fantastic displayed on the camera! Another thing I like is being able to charge the camera via any USB connection. By the way, the camera's USB interface is supposedly USB 2.0, but with mine at least, it copies photos/videos to the computer about 10 times slower than normal, even when using a high-speed card. Don't know why.
January 6, 2011
i just love it!!!!!!!
i got this cam as christmas present and i love it.An excellent cam and 1080 vid features .
January 4, 2011
3-Star camera
I was debating if I should give 1-one more star or not... make your decision.
The Good: Pretty design, good handling on your hand, the buttons is on the right places, 3-three incher screen is excellent, responsive operation, good battery-life, I prefer not a pop-up flash but okay, auto-focus is fast, taking movie is easy, taking on and off memory card and battery is easy as well, etc.
The Bad: This is were I took off 2-two stars. Photos - Mostly out-of-focus and or grainy exporsure. My correction is to turn off auto-focus assist, make the camera AF to manual and single auto-focus mode, made the exposure to fixed auto range, it made a big difference. A grainy picture to me is an automatic delete.
Minor flaw but it can be annoying and should be corrected by a firmware update: If you don't have any picture saved in your memory card you cannot adjust your camera settings, no battery indicator unless your battery is on very low charge. Also when your charger is connected you cannot operate your camera, off-camera charge option should be available.
January 3, 2011
S8100 Unfortunate flash placement
999 out of 1000 people hold compact digital cameras the same way. Nikon placed the S8100 flash exactly where people put their finger to hold the camera. Terrible oversight. My Christmas present is going back.
January 2, 2011
So easy to use and great pictues
Picked up camera and was very easy to figure out how to get great pictures
January 2, 2011
Love this camera
I received this camera as a Christmas gift and love has easy it is to work and takes great pictures. I my one day learn most of the great features but as of right now, just love how easy it is to take great pictures!
January 2, 2011
Definite problem w/video
I was impressed w/this camera until I took a video only to find review the clip and found motor noise from zooming embedded in the clip.
I expected more from Nikon considering video on camera is far from new!
January 1, 2011
I highly recommend this camera
This camera is so simple to operate and the pictures are extremely clear. The only downfall is the location of the pop-up flash. I tend to put my finger over where the flash pops up, however, with anything, it's something you just get used to. Other than that, I love it!!!
December 31, 2010
Awesome!
This is a fabulous camera! The self timer is great! I have used it to take a few pictures of me and my family. This is a great point and shoot camera for all users!
December 30, 2010
nice cameraRo
nice camera with many good features, have only had camera a few days still learning how to use it for my needs.
December 29, 2010
Poor Native Photos
This camera was purchased as a gift for my wife. Unfortunately I will be returning it due to poor native photo quality. All photos are over exposed with poor detail. Of course photo editing can correct some of this, but at this price there is no excuse for the trouble.
December 29, 2010
Coolpix S8100
Outstanding value and functionality! I looked at several higher priced camera with larger bodies and asked the camera store sales rep for a more compact version. He recommended the S8100. I highly recommend this camera for its size. The automatic mode can take care of most situations. it is easy to shoot pictures at night with the built-in flash. The zoom and one-button high resolution video are both above my expectations.
December 29, 2010
lens error in 41 days
We purchased this camera expecting that it will last for years, but is has broken in just 41 days. (lens error) The lens shutter does not open up when camera is turned on. Then, after zooming in and out, the shutter might suddenly open up an let you take a few pictures. Before turning the camera off the lens error message is displayed. There was no dropping or even shaking of this camera. Yet, it stopped working properly in less than 2 months. My Sony camera still works after 5 years of extensive use. Nicon is not even close. There are a few cool features. The pictures quality is good. Camera nicely fits into pocket.Battery lasts long enough. Can take HD Movies. I really like the camera, but then, it breaks..
December 27, 2010
S8100
I have had my S8100 for about a month now and must say I am very pleased with the overall performance. I have several other digital cameras including a DSLR, but got the bug for something new. My goal was to find one smaller than a DSLR that could take great pics with a flash and in some challenging lighting environments to post to my company's Facebook page. I used my new camera in those conditions at multiple indoor Christmas events and like the results. This is my first Nikon; however it will not be my last.
December 27, 2010
Very Pleased
I am very pleased with this camera which I bought on the 3rd day of a 15-day Panama Canal Cruise. I used the camera three days later on a river rafting trip and got some excellent distant shots of iguanas, monkeys and birds in trees, holding the camera in one hand and a paddle in the other hand. I also got some good video going through the Panama Canal. Overall, I shot around 400 photos during the first two weeks, and found the camera a delight to use. Playback on my 60" HD TV is also great. I'm still learning the camera's features and am looking forward to using it on a 30 day cruise from Singapore to Capetown in a few months.
December 27, 2010
Great Camera
This camera is wonderful, great pictures and with so many grandchildren it's perfect. The only thing I need to get used to is not covering the pop-up flash.
December 26, 2010
Where are my pictures
Third time using camera to download pictures to the computer, the software was unable to recognize the camera and therefore I was unable to get my pictures. They are still on the camera but that is as close to useless as it gets. This appears to be the second case with this problem in a many days. Somthing to think about before you buy. Very slow to process photos, so dont expect to get a second shot anytime soon. Also, the movie feature did not download properly, extreme lag. Disappointed that I purchased this camera.
December 25, 2010
Super duper good camera :)
I loveeeeeee this camera, I'm in high school and I saved up my money and bought it on my own and I'm very glad I chose this one. It is a bit pricey but it is definitely worth the money. My first nikon and I love it! The zoom is great, once I was at my sisters soccer game and I thought I saw my friend 2 fields away but I wasn't sure so I just used my camera too zoom in and took a picture and it was her!! I love using the macro to take pictures of critters and plants in my back yard. The video quality is better than my dad's huge HD camcorder and I lovveeeeee the fast and slow motion video!
December 25, 2010
EXCELLENT!
I just recieved this camera for Christmas and it takes AMAZING photographs! I love it! The flash pops up where you usually put your left finger to hold on to the camera but it's super easy to get used to. I would reccomend this camera to anyone who likes to take pictures frequently.
December 25, 2010
Out of focus
This camera has major focus problems. When used in the macro mode, most of the close up shots start out in focus and then go out of focus. The same is true with the zoom. From a distance, most subjects stay in focus. But when you zoom in whether in pix mode or in video mode, the picture goes out of focus and stays that way. I tried to manipulate the "auto" focus controls but nothing works. This is a huge disappointment and will be the last "auto" focus camera I ever buy. I could load up dozens of blurred shots I've taken at concerts, in living rooms and on vacation. I am extremely discouraged and disheartened by another poorly made product.
December 24, 2010
camera works until you try to download pictures
i love the camera. works fine until i try to move my pictures to my pc. to fix the problem nikon wants me to send my camera and usb cable to them. i may see it again someday
December 24, 2010
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So after I take around 10 pictures i get an error saying my memory card is full, any ideas? thanks!
1 year, 2 months ago
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well its an 8gb memory card, i tried resetting the factory settings so i will see if this works, thanks for all of your help!Answer:
This camera doens't shoot RAW.Answer:
Like keith said, what size card? Also remember that if you are shooting in RAW format your card will fill up much faster. This isn't a bad thing, it just means you should dump your card pretty often. My suggestion? Go buy yourself a bigger card.Answer:
What size card and what image settings are being used ??Try formatting the card in camera before using it, this will clear eveything off and leave it empty.
1 year, 4 months ago
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yes you can when recording at 1080P, 720P VGA and QVGA. but you can't zoom when using 15fps, 60fps, 120fps or 240fps.Mar 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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You can, but in my case, as soon as i touch the zoom control, it goes out of focus, and, it does not regain focus 50% or more of the time.Has staff answer
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the camera just stopped turning on - even after full charge
1 year, 4 months ago
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sofia
Florida
Location :
Florida
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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yeah Sofia,it's a problem...nothing ya can do except buying 2 or 3 batteries as backups..it runs 80 mins. after full charge..Mar 25, 2011 by
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Anonymous
Ohio
Location :
Ohio
Age: 18-24
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
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If you already tried troubleshooting and still not charging, 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...
Can it take 3 to 5 pictures making it a panorama picture?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Choose Scene mode on the dial, press the Menu button and select the Panorama Assist mode. As you snap pictures, the camera leaves a transparent view of the last image captured on the screen so you can line up your next shot(s).Answer:
Yes, this model has the Panorama Assist feature.
The flash turns everything white and washed out. Camera is Nikon Coolpix s8100.
Sample Photos & Videos
1 year, 3 months ago
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Problem with Nikon 8100 is that the default flash is too bright.Is there a way to reduce the flash brightness?
Someone please reply otherwise I am thinking of returning this back.
Dec 15, 2011 by
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San Francisco, CA, USA
Location :
San Francisco, CA, USA
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 reset the camera to default settings:Go to MENU > Setup > Reset All
Thinking about buying this camera and was just curious.
1 year, 3 months ago
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Pwhoel
washington,mo
Location :
washington,mo
Age: 25-34
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Yes. The way to do this is by:1. Turn the dial located on the top of your camera to the "Scene" setting.
2. Click on the "Menu" button that's located on the back of the camera next to the screen.
3. On the screen choose the [SCENE] tab,
4. Scroll down to "Copy" located next to a picture that looks like a sheet of paper.
5. Press "OK" on the center of the dial
Take B&W pictures.
Enjoy!
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MsJenX
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yes, you can take black and white pictures.
how can this camera interface with a ipad?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Linda
22801
Location :
22801
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
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Linda, I hope by now you got your answer. Get an iPad Camera Connection Kit from the Apple Store. The part # is MC531ZM/A and it is about $29.00. Uploading is easy and quick to your iPad (I have an iPad2). Your pictures will look fabulous.Sample Photos & Videos
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geogiperl
Fresno, CA
Location :
Fresno, CA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Please get in contact with the manufacture of your IPad for more information.
how do you use the continuous feature on the s8100? i cannot get the instruction manual to download and i cannot figure out how to use this feature.
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
naples+, fl
Location :
naples+, fl
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Turn on your camera. On top you have a dial turn it one notch passed the green auto button, and you are in continuous mode. Press the menu button and select your particular venue you need.Apr 16, 2011 by
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juergen
Bremerton, WA
Location :
Bremerton, WA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Rotate the mode dial and align the Icon for Continuous Shooting mode (see page# 42 of the user’s manual). Press the MENU button and confirm or change the settings in the continuous menu.Answer Title: User's Manual - Coolpix S8100 - Guide to Digital Photography
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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New camera S8100 the battery light continues to blink slow when plugged in........it does not appears that the battery is fully charged
1 year, 3 months ago
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The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging. About three hours and 50 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.Answer:
If its the first charge then it will take some time to become fully charged, leave it plugged in to charge over night and the light should eventually go out when charging cycle has been completed.
I know you get about 220 pictures on one battery charge. I am trying to figure out how many KB of flash memory to buy.
1 year, 3 months ago
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For example if you're using a 4GB memory card and you have the Image Mode set to the highest (14M), an approximate of 650 pictures can be store in the memory card.Please click in the link below for more information:
Answer Title: Approved Memory Cards - Coolpix S8100
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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Depends on a lot of things, theres no set rule for how many pics can be taken as it depends on settings image content etc.
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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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