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COOLPIX S9100
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s9100 so far so great
I read the negitive reviews then the postive one i took a chance and bought it in 2012 for half price this is my first travel zoom camera. It does come with the sort of a brif owners manual summery what the camera does and a true owners manuel on a cd u can download it on your pc.Yes i do highy recommend that u read the manuel to compleaty understand the camera it is automatic camera for picture taking but when u get blured pictures u know what cause it and how to fix it. like is the viberation setting right is it in hybird mode or normel or off? is the motion dection on or off?? that has help me to get clear picture in the outher setting like night landscape,,,,night portrait,,,,,,backlighting,,,,,u have to know how to set this. gettting great pictures when you are in the settings u hit menu to bring extra settings u pick and choose what u wont then exit snap and look at the result i will say i do high recommend getting a small tripod i got a joby--gorilla tripod and set the camera on it and snap your pictures this tripod has made a huge differance in these settings i also recommend getting a extra battery when u do video and flash it drains it pretty fast so its nice to have a spare also noted to i talk to a camera professional about the differance between class6 and class 10 cards for this camera what he said was class 10 if you plan on doing more video then photo and u plan on editing that video to splice it together to make like a small flim but if your going to take mostley photos then a class 6 would do fine but look at the writing speeds get the highiest u can so i got a class 6 sandisk extream card it writes a 30x so far it has work wonderful the camera has not froze up or slow responce nothing so if that helps any ? before i finshed this camera has a digtel zoom feature to this feature steps down your pixil rate and increase your f/stops it also crops your picture to so u are at the maxium zoom length and snap a picture it may not turn out clear or look right u might have to do this trick i learn set on the tripod and set the slef timmer for 2sec get your picture where u wont it at then hit the shutter let the camera start the timer and let it snap it and see what u got it has help me get some decent pictures but i turn my digtel zoom offf and it has never faild to delever a great picture now i know i havent meation about video about this camera well i dont use it for video i use it for pictures nikon s9100 it is a great camera but read the manuel to get the best out of it
July 13, 2012
Great Easy Camera To Use!!
Great Pictures From A Small Camera, East To Use Camera!
April 10, 2012
Very Good Camera
I was so surprised when I first used this camera. if you look for a small camera for travel, you should take this
April 8, 2012
Excellent travel zoom
This little camera only lacks of manual adjustments( exposure/speed priority), but I believe most negative reviews are people who didn't read the manual, it has several features and options to get excellent pictures and the zoom is awsome (obviously zoom compromises sharpness, but this is not the point, you get a 18X zoom in your pocket!) this is a P&S camera with a huge zoom (ideal for travel) the flexibility and size you obtain is invaluable.
I also use some canon and nikon SRL's and a small p&s.
January 18, 2012
Fantastic photo,s from such a user friendly little point & shoot camera !
From the moment that it was removed out of the box and reading the quick start info, this camera just performed absolutely flawless in every respect. Other review's that I have read made this machine sound like a complete disaster but I'm totally convinced that their result's was just a simple cause of a mere operator error in every respect. The whole layout of this model is so easy and simple to use and understand that if your result's are terrible, I can't imagine what your pic's would look like if you were operating a less inferior camera of a different brand. All aside, this model from Nikon is the best point & shoot camera that I have owned and I've had a few. My hat's off to Nikon for such great innovative technology !
January 6, 2012
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My camera is very slow to focus and many of the photos come out blurry even at close range
1 year, 4 months ago
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Anonymous
VA
Location :
VA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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I think a firmware upgrade is really required for this product. The features are good and at times the picture quality is good. But most times, it comes up with unpredictable results. For a amateur photographer like me who uses auto mode all the time, this camera has been a big disappointment. Pictures are blurry, skin color reproduction not good etc. and answers to my queries to Nikon support who suggested a few things didn't help. My previous cameras which included a sony and pentax which were 5 and 10 years old had produced better results.Feb 25, 2012 by
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Dheeraj
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Use high speed (at least 15 Mb/s) sd-card.Sep 4, 2011 by
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ekillian
Haiti
Location :
Haiti
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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My S9100 has the same problem. Especially at high zoom levels, the focus just goes back and forth and refuses to lock on. It appears to really have problems locking onto performers moving around on stage during a concert.May 29, 2011 by
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Anonymous
Encino, CA
Location :
Encino, CA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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My S9100 is also has the same problem. And, yes, Nikon, I hold the shutter button down half-way. This is a problem with the camera, as many users have reported.May 21, 2011 by
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Andy
Age: 35-44
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 1-3 months
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My S9100 does too. I don't think a firmware update would help. I didn't have the problem with my S8100.Answer:
There are no firmware updates for this camera.Make sure to press the shutter release half way in order to achieve focus and the all the way to take the picture. In that way it won't a delay. Also you can do a reset all to restore settings on your camera.
You press MENU > Setup > Reset All.
In the Tech Specs only 1080p movie format is listed. Does the S9100 support other video formats like 720p or 480p?
1 year, 4 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes, 720p and 480p (and a lot of other formats) are supported by this camera. I have it myself. The reason why it only lists 1080p in the specs is because Nikon's specs pages only list the highest quality camera and video modes.Aug 20, 2011 by
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ChaosMew161
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yes it does 1080p,720p,i540,640x480,320x240 at normal speed.i540 is 960x540 at 24fps...it also supports video at hs...for full detail go to:http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/noprint/S9100_ENnoprint.pdf
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Supports 720p as well1080p at 30fps
480p at 60fps
HDMI-Out port
does not come with Mini-HDMI Cable though only AV Cable
Mar 6, 2011 by
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Anthony
Jacksonville, FL
Location :
Jacksonville, FL
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
Has staff answer
COOLPIX S9100
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Can the 9100 take still pictures in aspect ratios other than 4:3, e.g., 16:9, 3:2, etc, as competitors from Canon and Panasonic can?
1 year, 2 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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This 12.1 megapixel Nikon camera has aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9.Answer:
According to numerous online specs, the S9100 has aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9, and does not offer 3:2 ratio. (I am also too lazy to put in my user guide disc when I can ask google! Hope that helps someone.)Answer:
Please see page# 47 for more information on Image Quality and Size.Answer Title: User's Manual - Nikon COOLPIX S9100 - Guide to Digital Photography
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
COOLPIX S9100
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what type of battery does it require and is it included and if its not where can you buy it?
1 month ago
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Anonymous
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
3 Answers
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Under "Tech Specs" it lists batteryOne Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied)
yes it comes with it and Nikon will sell it or they list retailers that will have it...
hope this helps.
Jun 17, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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EN-EL12 Rechargeable Battery.YES. one is included :)
Jun 17, 2012 by
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LGuillo22
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It uses the EN-EL12 which is included.1 year, 4 months ago
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Beembar51
USA
Location :
USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
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You can supplement with an Eye Fi card, however, which has some GPS features (make sure it's rated 6 or above). I've not tried the GPS features, but have been pleased to be able to upload my photos as I take them without having to connect to a computer (either all of them or just ones I "protect"--favs).Answer:
This camera doesn’t have a GPS feature.1 year, 4 months ago
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George
Fredericksburg, TX
Location :
Fredericksburg, TX
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
2 Answers
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The new Coolpix models were release at the beginning of February and it’s usually available after 30 to 45 days. You may want to check with your local dealer or keep visiting our Nikon store.Answer:
Now Available in Best Buy Stores Nationwide!Mar 6, 2011 by
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Anthony
Jacksonville, FL
Location :
Jacksonville, FL
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
Has staff answer
COOLPIX S9100
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does the nikon s9100 have a date stamp feature so every photo i take would have the date and time in the corner?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
2 Answers
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Yes, it's in the setup menu, Print DateAnswer:
Yes, this model has the date imprint feature (date and time).1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
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Mine was made in Indonesia.Feb 17, 2012 by
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Bob
Washington, DC
Location :
Washington, DC
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Nikon operates factories all across the globe and each operates to the same high standard. While individual cameras are marked with their country of manufacture we can't make a blanket statement about which camera is produced where.
Are there known issues with autofocus on this camera? Will a firmware update be available to fix/improve autofocus? I bought this camera on Wednesday and took it on a weekend family event and it was just short of unusable indoors. I was using out of the box settings although I eventually adjusted the autofocus options some, to no avail. It would just attempt to focus for infinity and the only way I could get it out of its vaporlock would be to either power off/on or tap the zoom control one way or another. And that wasn't a guarantee that it would work at that point versus going right back into vaporlock. Outdoors it was naturally better but it still happened fairly often. And even the "focused" photos indoors weren't really great.
I am planning to return this camera to Best Buy soon unless you can provide a reason not to. I'm certainly not expecting miracles here, just basic "higher quality" point-and-shoot functionality. I have a Canon DSLR but just wanted something compact to take snapshots and video with and do macro-photos that the Canon doesn't handle very well. I have an old Sony p&s digital that takes better photos, quite honestly.
I am planning to return this camera to Best Buy soon unless you can provide a reason not to. I'm certainly not expecting miracles here, just basic "higher quality" point-and-shoot functionality. I have a Canon DSLR but just wanted something compact to take snapshots and video with and do macro-photos that the Canon doesn't handle very well. I have an old Sony p&s digital that takes better photos, quite honestly.
1 year, 3 months ago
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Doug
Irving, TX
Location :
Irving, TX
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I don't understand where to get the firmware for the S9100 especially since the first post of this forum says there is no firmware update... Is this something posted since that statement was made? I know there's a significant firmware upgrade for the P7000 which is maybe where the confusion comes in. This question is for the S9100 so is there an upgrade or not? When I check the support areas, I see nothing offered.Aug 29, 2011 by
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Anonymous
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have you upgraded the firmware to v1.1? this makes a very big difference in terms of autofocus and also write times for raw images. i won't say it is perfect afterwards, but you should do the firmware upgrade before making a final decision. i find that for the way i use a p&s camera that the p7000 does the job, with the known weaknesses...i kept it instead of a g12 which i was using at the same time. the g12 is definitely snappier, but i like the extra reach and some of the features on the nikon...Mar 28, 2011 by
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cohenfive
sf bay area
Location :
sf bay area
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 year, 3 months ago
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Lynne
Florida
Location :
Florida
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
2 Answers
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I have used it in mine with no problem and read of other Amazon users also. I am not sure that it was on the list when I checked, but i wanted the Wi-Fi and GPS features so much that I tried it anyway. Would be great to get an official word from Nikon to have this put on the list...it makes the camera much more competitive!Answer:
Please click on the link below for more information regarding approved memory cards for this model:Answer Title: Approved Memory Cards - Coolpix S9100
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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Nikon COOLPIX S9100 Review
by Tim MoynihanApril 2011
Tim Moynihan posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX S9100 on the PC World and Macworld websites, touting many of the features of the camera that have made it a top pick. He was impressed with the long 18x zoom range, image quality, ergonomic design and creative features. He said, "Its one of the easiest cameras to use right out of the box." Moynihan noted that the S9100 is among the best compact long zoom cameras that PC World/Macworld has ever tested. He added, "[The] COOLPIX S9100 turned in some of the best scores we've seen across the board for a point and shoot camera in PCWorld Labs subjective testing for image quality." Moynihan concluded by stating: "This camera offers great performance and value for the price."
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by Mike PerlmanApril 2011
InfoSync World posted Mike Perlman's review of the Nikon COOLPIX S9100, touting the camera's large 18x zoom range. Perlman was also impressed with the other new features of the Nikon COOLPIX S9100: faster burst shooting, more frame rate options, and creative effects.
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Nikon COOLPIX S9100
by PJ JacobowitzApril 2011
PC Magazine posted PJ Jacobowitz's review of the Nikon COOLPIX S9100, stating that the camera received an "Editor's Choice" award. Jacobowitz was impressed with both the still image and HD video quality of the camera, noting that results of their image quality test were "solid across the board." He also said the S9100 offers the best of both worlds, as it features a wide-angle lens and (18x zoom) impressive telephoto. Other features of the camera that were touted in the review included the speed of the S9100, excellent low-light performance, and high quality LCD. Jacobowitz concluded, "The Nikon COOLPIX S9100 is a top-notch choice for a compact superzoom camera."
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Nikon COOLPIX S9100 Review
by Howard CreechMay 2011
Howard Creech posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX S9100 on the DigitalCameraReview.com website. He noted that the camera features "some nice new innovations and a great 18x optic." Creech stated that the design of the COOLPIX S9100 is "rather elegant in an understated way" and the camera felt "comfortingly solid in use." He added that the S9100 "would be an almost ideal choice to replace an aging first digital camera, an excellent choice as a family camera, and a very good choice for travelers who want a small, tough, easy to use digicam."
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Nikon COOLPIX S9100 Review
by Mike FlacyMay 2011
Mike Flacy posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX S9100 digital camera on the Steve's Digicams website. Flacy said the camera features "excellent shooting performance and great overall image quality," in an "incredibly versatile compact digicam." He said the camera combines a slew of creative features for "an appealing travel or everyday camera." Some of the many features he was impressed with included face detection, the impressive burst capabilities, full 1080p HD video recording, incredibly close Macro shooting and 18x optical zoom.
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Nikon COOLPIX S9100 Review
by Mike Pasini and Stephanie BoozerJuly 2011
Mike Pasini and Stephanie Boozer posted their review of the Nikon COOLPIX S9100 on the Imaging Resource website, declaring the camera a Dave’s Pick. Pasini and Boozer said the S9100 “is one of the most attractive compact digicams we've seen,” adding, “With an 18x optical zoom range that starts at a very wide angle, there aren't many places you won't want to bring it.” The pair were impressed with the ergonomic design and layout of the camera, as well as the fast startup, quick autofocus, and full featured movie capture options.
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Nikon COOLPIX S9100 Review
by Barnaby Britton, Scott Everett and Kelcey SmithJuly 2011
Barnaby Britton, Scott Everett and Kelcey Smith posted their review of the Nikon COOLPIX S9100 on dpreview.com, awarding the camera a dpreview.com Gold Award. The camera was part of a test of six “travel zoom compact cameras” completed by the staff of the website. The reviewers said the S9100 is a “lovely little compact” that offers all of the speed and portability of its predecessor, with a longer zoom range and better image quality. Features that were touted included the 920,000 dot LCD, 25-450mm zoom range, detail resolution, fast autofocus and night landscape mode.
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PCMag.com Best of the Year 2011 Gold Winner
The Nikon S9100 has been named PCMag.com's Best of the Year 2011 Gold award winner in the Compact Superzoom category. Only the best of the best products that PCMag.com reviews over the course of a year make it to the Best of the Year level. "The S9100 was our favorite superzoom of 2011," said the editors. Features noted by the editors included the S9100's 12-megapixel resolution, super-sharp LCD, Full HD video capabilities and low light sensitivity.November 2011
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PCWorld Staff Favorites 2011
Zohra Ashpari announced that the Nikon COOLPIX S9100 received the honors of being selected for the PCWorld Staff Favorites of 2011 list of products. Staff Favorites include all the gear that the editors of PCWorld really liked over the past year. According to PCWorld senior editor, Tim Moynihan, the COOLPIX S9100 "is great for casual users who don’t care for manual controls but still wish to take good-looking and creative photos." He added, "More-experienced users shouldn't rule the S9100 out, however—it has the image quality, lens versatility, and creative modes to keep even higher-level photographers engaged."
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