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COOLPIX S8100
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This camera takes great pictures.
I love this camera. It takes great pictures, it's small and light-weight. I bought it at Costco for a good price.
My problem with it is that I can't find the manual, and for whatever reason, the pdf won't download from the Nikon site. I've tried the unregistered and the registered 18meg versions, and neither shows anything other than a blank screen upon downloading. When I registered my S8100, the FAQ summary says that there is no manual. That makes it very hard to use it to it's best abilities. I wish I had the manual.
November 5, 2011
2 lemons?
I really want to love this camera because of the features and great price but I have had problems from the get go. I had to return the first one immediately because the lens cover got stuck half way between opening and closing. I bought a second one and now I am shipping it back to Nikon b/c when I try to take a photo, it freezes. Very disappointed.
November 4, 2011
So easy to use!
I loved this camera, until it fell out of the stroller, and the van ran over it! It was so simple to use and took amazing pictures. The zoom on the camera allowed me to take pictures of my son during his program as if I were standing right in front of him. I actually got great shots of him playing sports! It is fast enough to get pictures of my smiling baby, and those faces change so quickly! Just the thought of getting a new camera makes me cry!
November 3, 2011
Great photos but delicate mechanism
Camera's lense mechanism needs to be more rhobust, it has failed me twice requiring service repairs.
Photos are of excellent quality and camera system is good, with good video except in low light.
November 1, 2011
The camera is awesome.
Nikon just print and include the manual. Sure it can be down
Laced and printed but that is a real task (over 200 Pages).
October 31, 2011
An amazing upgrade from our L-3 model.
Definitely looking forward to learning all about it - I had been waiting for awhile for new models and clearance prices - so I was able to get this at a bargain price. One of the most amazing abilities of it is the low level lighting capabilities. I have never liked using flash systems for family pics inside. I also am looking forward to its macro capabilities. Oh yeah, the ViewNX2 software looks great also. And the videos in HD while look like a little tricky to get smooth, will be just what I need for more interesting family stuff!! Great job Nikon!! Thank you.
October 30, 2011
Great camera for family outings and vacations!
If you could have only one camera - this one is worth a look.
October 27, 2011
Easy to use, good pictures and video
After using this camera for a short time I found it easy and intuitive to use. Picture quality has been great and videos too. Haven't had a lot of time on it but so far I'm quite satisfied. It would be nice if it had a viewfinder in addition to the screen since holding the camera to your face helps steady it. With the addition of a tripod videos especially would look really pro.
October 26, 2011
Lens Error
I am returning this camera to Nikon for repair. After using it for six months, the lens froze and "lens error" appears on the screen. When it worked, it took great pictures but I believe this lens error is somewhat common for this camera. If you are planning a purchase, do some research on this specific problem.
October 25, 2011
Excellent Product
Originally looked at 9100 but scared off by bad reviews. The S8100 is rock solid, takes wonderful pictures in both daylight and with flash. It's just the right size and more than meets my needs. It's easy to use. Only criticism is I can't see what the Best Shot Selector really does.
October 24, 2011
Decent camera
First of all, read the manual. There are lots of hidden features that are not listed in general. The optical quality of this camer is very good for the price. It does not capture really fast action, but will capture movement better than some of the older cameras. If you are familiar with navagation for purposes of setting up the camera it is pretty intuitive and user friendly, if you are not then it might behove you to read the instructions thoroughly.
The anti-shake is pretty good also and will let you use the zoom without a tripod, this has several settings also.
I like Nikon because of the lens quality and have found that lens quality makes a bigger difference than most of the other bells and whistles that are advertised by others.
October 17, 2011
I like the pictures I have been taking but I like to try different things that I have notdone because I don't know how to do it yet. I think you should offer a hard copy of the manual. At least offer it as a purchase which I think is a shame we would have to pay for it but it would be wroth it to me.
October 17, 2011
interesting
A little disappointed with this camera. Bought this camera for a trip out West. Started to shot pix's and after about 9-12 shots,camera gave message that the memory card not working. Turned camera off and waited 15-20minutes and it worked for another 9-12 shots and did it again. It is an intermitent problem. The memory card is fine, had all my pix's printed at photo shop. But I missed a lot of good pixs because of this problem. Called Nikon help line and was told to mail camera back to them for diagnostic testing. Wonder how long that will take? Otherwise, it's a nice camera, small and lite.
October 17, 2011
I am in the process of sending the camera back to nikon, It will not charge, and it is brand new,,,
October 17, 2011
Not what I expected
Nikon has proprietary transfer software and cord connection. Plus 6 months after purchase the LCD display is distorted. Buy something else. My previous Sony was much better.
October 16, 2011
S8100 has some great features, but may be unreliab
Coolpix S8100 has some great features -- e.g, 12x optical zoom, and pocket size -- but its shutter lag is much too long to snap anything other than stationary objects. Nikon tech support and customer service were completely unacceptable when flash stopped firing.
October 12, 2011
Good camera, but mine must be faulty.
This camera does take good pictures, but I think mine was defective when my Dad bought it because I have had it fixed 3 TIMES.
Very annoying because I haven't had for a year yet.
Mine's lens had an error and got stuck, got it fixed, then it did it again, got it fixed. Then it started to break apart right down the middle (near the On/Off Button). It's been very unreliable. It also gets hot and the lens seems to freeze sometimes, and I think the lens isn't designed very well.
- (The flash annoys me because usually it gets in my way when it pops up.)
I have gotten great shots though, but some setting don't work to well for me sometimes, such as the Close Up. It takes alot of effort to get it to focus.
The quality is good, but the reliability has been awful for me. I just got it back after the 3RD TIME, and I'm praying it won't break, again,
October 12, 2011
Nikon Brand is Cool but I pix a lemon S8100
Much respect for Nikon -- However I have had problems with this camera from day 1. The only dependable setting that did not produce blurry pictures was "Subject Tracking". The special features such as continuous shooting & smile detector did not work properly or at all. The lens mechanics constantly jammed during opening or closing. Having to constantly reset the camera was a drag. My family has owned several Nikon SLR cameras in the past. We are big fans of Nikon. I honestly believe that I hit the bad luck camera lottery and picked a lemon. In all fairness the telephone support line was very helpful. The camera was sent back for repair. Hopefully when it returns -- my Coolpix S81000 will do all it was advertised to do.
October 11, 2011
I really like this camera and it is easy to use. It's small enough to fit in my pocket. The pictures are very clear and sharp. I did buy a Class 10 SDHC card. The pictures are great!! The only thing I don't like, is that it did not come with a copy of the owner's manual in the box.
October 10, 2011
I have used the Coolpix 5700 since it was released for sale. Great camera, but the 8100 is far superior. Only thing I miss is the TIF file. So when I know I will be making large prints, I haul out the 5700. This is a great little camera. I am a retired prof. photogr.
October 10, 2011
Meh
The camera picture quality is so so Some of the time it's on par with the competitors, other times it's terrible. Night time photos are also so so. The flash seems to wash out the image most of the time. You have to maintain your distance when in auto mode or the flash will over power your pictures.
October 10, 2011
Fuzzy Pictures
This is the absolute worst camera for taking close-up pictures. The S8100 has cost me hours of wasted time re-shooting product shots because the subject is blurry. I sent the camera in for repair, but Nikon returned it saying nothing was wrong with it.
Like many other reviewers have already complained, the subject in many of your close-up pictures will be fuzzy. That is because the auto focus in macro mode operates erratically. Sometimes the subject will be in focus, but more often than not, the background will be in sharp focus while the subject is blurry. And in case you are wondering - yes, even if you press the button half-way numerous times attempting to get the subject in focus, the camera still usually returns a series of fuzzy pictures.
After writing this review I plan to dump this frustrating piece of junk for a camera that works.
October 4, 2011
Good Features Poorly Built
Good pictures, adequate options and easy to use. The camera stopped turning on after nine months of use - will not charge, just died. Camera compares favorably on features with the competition, has quality issues though.
October 4, 2011
The zoom quality is fantastic
Wanted to take a picture of a castle and could barely see it with the naked eye. I put the zoom out there as far as it would go thinking I probably wouldn't get a good picture. Guess again, beautiful, in focus picture of the castle. Would recommend this camera to friends.
October 3, 2011
Camera is quite easy to use. Had trouble within 9 months with memory. At present it's not working and awaiting repair
October 3, 2011
Horrible lens
Had the camera only about 6 months when the lens started jamming up and not retracting when turning off the camera. This happened intermittently at first then jammed completely. Sent in for repair. Received back and within in one week the lens was jamming again. Called customer service only to hear send it back and we will repair it. Well what was done with it the first time I sent it in. Like a lot of the features on this camera but more important need it to work.
September 29, 2011
this product takes beautiful picture
#1 top of the Line S8100 coolpix it takes excellent pictures and its easy to use this takes really nice video's as well.
September 26, 2011
hasn't worked correctly since purchased
Takes great pictures when it is working, but the camera seems to drain the battery after about 20 pictures. I've returned it to the store and to Nikon and it still doesn't work. I purchased 2 additional batteries and a separate battery charger and it still only works long enough to get about 20 shots. It is still under warranty and I can't get Nikon to give me a new camera. I am now sending my camera back for a 3rd time for the same reason.
September 26, 2011
Will never buy another Nikon product!
I have had the same lens error problem with two (2) of the same S8100 Nikon cameras. Such an inconvenience, missing events and memories, while not having a camera to use. Very disappointed for a high quality company Nikon supposedly represents.
September 26, 2011
Disappointing
This camera is a real disappointment! I was looking for a camera that was easy to use, and would take great photos.
The camera has numerous options for settings but all have produced blurry photos for me (and no I do not have a shaky hand!) You'd think one would have auto focus and would be the "go to" setting" but auto has been as bad as the others. Over 1/3 of photos I've taken have been blurry and if you add in over/under exposed shots about 1/2 have been bad.
Also, I took some irreplaceable photos last night of my 4 day old. Reviewed them, liked them and when turned on camera today they are gone. No one touched camera or deleted them. They are just gone. Never had this happen w/my older, simplier, cheaper digital camera. Very disappointed!
September 26, 2011
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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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Anonymous
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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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Anonymous
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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!
Dec 22, 2011 by
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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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Anonymous
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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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Anonymous
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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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