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COOLPIX S8100
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Great camera
Target had this camera for $149. Usually it is $229. I bought it as my Fuji digital had been dropped and did not make good pictures.
The details on the S8100 were excellent. It is not hard to use if you've had previously used other digital cameras. Overall I am quite satisfied and recommend it. Where else can you get 1080 videos for the price?
September 26, 2011
Wonderfully easy to get great photos
I got my S8100 as a gift and it is wonderful. I am happy with all the built-in features that make it easy to get a great photo every time.
The compact size and speed quickly made this camera my preferred camera and I sold my bulkier professional camera.
September 26, 2011
This camera is very easy to use.
I found this camera very easy to use,the S8100 has been a fairly reliable camera with only a few problems, after 8 months the flash stopped working and the camera became very slow to focus still took good pictures if the subject was a still shot with good light. Sent the camera in for warranty repair. The repair shop said the camera required major parts which may or may not be available. No answer yet. Although I have purchased another S8100 Due to the ease of use, great pictures and the weight factor when doing outdoor activities. The camera is my constant companion fits in my shirt pocket and is used a lot for documenting.
Just hope this one last longer and the older one can be repaired or replaced.
September 22, 2011
Disappointed
We have been a Canon family for years but had heard good things about the Coolpix. I bought this camera as a graduation gift for my daughter. The first day, the lens cover stopped closing so the store replaced it. After only 2 weeks, the pop up flash would no longer stay closed even when the camera was off. I sent it to Nikon for repair and now that it came back, the flash doesn't work at all. I am completely disappointed and wish I would have stuck with Canon.
September 22, 2011
This thing is extremely difficult to get to focus on small objects - i.e. photographing coins, even with flower symbol on and 1 foot distance.
Otherwise produces great point and click shots of family/friends.
Just not great for up-close photos - the auto-focus just spazzes out.
With extreme work (and who knows how I did it) I did eventually get a few photos of a full moon; but was very difficult to get focus, and it clicked away forever getting the light balance. auto-focus is just jiggy.
September 22, 2011
This is a nice small point and shoot camera.
I've only had the camera for about a month now, and have only been able to actually utilize it on a few occasions. Consequently, I'm basically still trying to figure this particular camera out.
Pros:
1. Nice compact size and light weight.
2. Good picture quality.
3. Very user friendly. I really like the fact that most of the necessary function features seem to be accessible without having to go into the menu. I also like the ease of uploading pictures onto my computer.
Cons:
1. Location of the flash. My left hand often seems to be blocking the flash whenever it needs to pop-up. Hopefully, I'll eventually get use to this particular aspect.
2. No hard copy manual included. Although I've downloaded the manual for this camera, I still would have liked a hard copy of it for convenience sake, and will most likely end up printing off various pages of the electronic copy.
3. Flash delay. There seems to be quite a long delay whenever you're taking a picture with the flash in terms of pressing the button and the camera actually taking the picture. Hopefully, I'll eventually get use to this particular idiosyncrasy as well.
As a former Canon point and shoot camera user, I have found the Nikon S8100 and S9100 to be more comparable in size, as well as functions to the older model of the Canon point and shoot camera that I formerly utilized. However, since using the Nikon S8100, I have also found it to be more user friendly then the comparable Canon point and shoot cameras. Personally, I really like the fact that the necessary feature functions are easily accessible on the body of the Nikon camera, whereas on the comparable Canon camera certain necessary futures can only be accessed via the various menu options. In addition, I have also found the Nikon S8100 picture quality to be a little better then the comparable Canon cameras.
In closing, I would have purchased the Nikon S9100.over the S8100 due to the longer zoom, but hesitated in doing so due to all of the negative reviews that the S9100 has received regarding the camera and zoom frequently freezing, and consequently, the need to remove the battery, or even repair the camera. Thankfully, I have yet to experience that particular problem with the Nikon S8100, but also wish that it had the longer S9100 zoom.
September 21, 2011
Awesome Camera with only one downfall
This camera is amazing, takes amazing pictures especially when in motion. The video is amazing as well. I love this easy point and shoot camera. The only problem is the location of the flash, have no idea who put it there, it is tough having to manuver around it because it sits right were your left pointer finger is to hold the camera. I would buy this again, however only if they moved the flash button :) This camera is awesome, we used it some at my wedding and had some amazing, professional looking images. Great camera with awesome video feature!
September 19, 2011
I can see the screen
I have had this camera for a month. I took it to Colorado for vacation and came home with wonderful pictures of the landscape. I was able to use the action setting to photograph a professional bike race without a single blurr. We were in bright sun the whole time and I was able to see the screen clearly everytime. The zoom was adequate to capture the sceenery. Great for a camera that will fit in any pocket.
September 18, 2011
Excellent Camera
Purchased this camera for a vacation to Europe. Wanted quality, compact size, durability and features. This camera has it all. Outstanding photo and HD video quality. I highly reccomend this camera to anyone. I am a longtime SLR, film and digital camera user therefore I know cameras. I know I cannot expect everything the only downside is the audio but it ok.
September 12, 2011
Camera broke after 60 days. Nikon warranty is bad.
The camera developed a "lens error" after 60 days. On-line search show that this is a common error for this camera. Nikon's corporate response is that a lens error is caused by impact damage and is not covered under warranty. This camera did NOT have impact damage. This camera has a manufacturing defect and Nikon does not stand behind their product. Do not purchase this camera or any other Nikon Cool Pix cameras.
September 12, 2011
poor quality
bought camera in May, Broken by August. Was taking wonderful pictures and then the shutters stopped working. Sent it back to Nikon for repair. Waiting for Repaired camera , or new camera, or refund!!!!!
September 12, 2011
Not compatible with newer Mac operating systems.
Took pictures. Would not download to iPhoto. Installed Nikon software and still no go. Transferred disc to USB reader. Did not work either. Spent 6 to 8 hours on phone with Nikon and in email communications. Service tecs not knowledgable on Mac OS. Finally found in my download version of user manual that S8100 only supports older Mac OS. No update in the mill. Incredible! Returned my S8100 for refund. Still looking for a compatible camera.
September 12, 2011
Great Camera - too easy to drop
This point and shoot product does mamy things well. It is much too easy to drop - needs a better handle. also, the flash deploys in a spot you try to hold it.
Great camera - needs some engineering on the case so that it it easier to use
September 12, 2011
excellent beginners camra
The camra was purchased in order for me to
take close of photo's of jewelry that I make as a hobby. It does an excellent job. The pictures are
very clear and showcase my effort's.
September 12, 2011
Tons of features
Lots of features, easy to use. My favorite is the camcorder feature which is really easy to use and the quality is outstanding. We use a 8G disc and have tons of space
September 12, 2011
Excellent Camera
Had this camera for approximately 8 months. Used for HD movies and Photos. Excellent for both. No problems at all. Easy to use.
September 8, 2011
EXCELLENT!!!!
This camera is too easy to use, take amazing pictures, I went to Madeira Portugal and I took around 1600 pics and I have no problem with this camera, quality is excellent, I recommend NIKON, Good Job Nikon!
September 8, 2011
This is a great pocket-sized camera. I have had a little trouble with pictures blurring, but overall, the pictures look great! The camera is easy to operate.
September 6, 2011
This is a great camera
It has great picture quality, battery life and its compact.
September 6, 2011
Fragile and expensive to repair
Very nice camera, good feature selection, good value for the money, well balanced, a joy to use. In fact, I used mine daily until it broke (about ten months after purchase).
This is my sixth Nikon Coolpix model since 2001 (not counting warranty replacements).
Who remembers these? (880 3.1MP 2001; 4300 4MP 2003; 7900 2005 7.1MP; L20 2009 10MP; S570 2009 12MP; S8100 2010 12MP). My current Nikon Coolpix is the S9100 2011 12.1MP.
Sadly, the S8100 gave the deadly "Lens Error" message during an important music concert, and quit working. Luckily I had a second camera in my pocket!
These Nikon digital cameras are just not as strong as the old metal body 35mm film cameras that earned Nikon brand such a good reputation.
I've been using the S9100 (replacement to the S8100) for about a month. Hope to get a year out of it in daily use.
September 5, 2011
awesome compact camera
awesome camera , great pics everybody should have one with them at all times
September 5, 2011
into Nikon three times to fix
Nikon has had this camera three times. The battery wouldnt charge and it has taken them this long...over a year to figure out something is not right. WHEN it worked the camera was fine and took nice photos. But, three times to Nikon... not acceptable.
September 5, 2011
Decent camera
This camera takes excellent pictures when it works. The lens cover on mine failed after 4 months. It doesn't open rendering the camera useless to me. I've mailed it out to Nikon to be fixed. I hope they can figure out a permanent fix.
Otherwise, this is a very good camera that takes vivid pictures.
September 1, 2011
Perfect for the Budding Amateur
I love the power of the lens, the low light capabilities, the shutter speed. The camera is a bit heavy for its size. The worst part of it all though is the lens cover. The retracting "blinds" are flimsy and very susceptible to damage and collecting dust. I have had to have the lens cover repaired under warranty already (3 months after getting the camera). Customer service was very good. I love the photos I have been able to capture with this camera. I would recommend it to a friend, but I recommend to NIKON that they change the lens cover mechanism to a more sturdy design.
August 30, 2011
this product is great, but...
I love the camera and the functions available and the size and weight are great. however the lens cover did not always close completely which wasn't bad as it didn't have any
effect on the photos. I was in Africa and took almost 1800 pics and the majority of them are awesome. Just have it in for some warranty work and it is a bit of a hassle but think it will get
worked out ok. Looked like something inside the
lens had fallen down. I would buy another if this issue is resolved under my warranty
August 29, 2011
2nd time we used it it broke. The shutter would not close
August 29, 2011
It is 4 $ale
It's a very nice camera except for low light indoor non-flash use, like taking pix of your cats ! I have THREE ! So if anyone is interested, I'll be parting with it as soon as I have some spare cash. My favorite subject is my cats.
August 29, 2011
I love this camera!
This small and light camera can keep up with any of its bigger and fancier cousins! My favorite feature is the "night landscape." In any low light condition one can shoot wonderful pictures even without tripod. Great for museum visits, where a flash is not allowed!
August 26, 2011
Quality pictures, poor execution
This camera takes quite nice pictures, however the package and is poorly executed and the ergonomics are poor. Camera doesn't feel good in the hand and I really don't like how the flash pops up into your index finger when it is engaged (it should rise when the power is turened on). Had the camera for 2 months, then it became unresponsive to any button inputs. From reading other reviews of this camera, this is not an isolated incident. Overall, not really happy with this camera, due mainly to poor ergonomics and quality.
August 26, 2011
Exciting to use
I look forward to growing more proficient as a photographer. This camera has rekindled a desire to take pictures that I thought I had lost. It is easy and yet thorough in its capabilities. I can see myself growing old with this camera and loving every minute. Thank you Nikon.
August 25, 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
Answer:
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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