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  • Camera Strap AN-CP19
  • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
  • Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
  • UC-E6 USB Cable
  • Audio Video Cable EG-CP16
  • Nikon ViewNX 2 Software CD

*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

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Do not buy... I bought this camera for my husband and on the third time we used it, it stopped working. It turns on, but the screen does not work...then it will work; takes one or two pictures and then dies again. It's after the return period, so I must send to Nikon to repair. Very frustrating. Leaving on a trip in 2 weeks, so we need to buy another camera (obviously) a differrent brand. The few pictures we did take were fine, although it sometimes has trouble focusing. June 6, 2011
STAY AWAY poor pictures most of them blurred auto ISO is terrible I took it back the day after ! STAY AWAY May 23, 2011
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Is a firmware update going to be coming out soon?

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My camera is very slow to focus and many of the photos come out blurry even at close range
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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.
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Use high speed (at least 15 Mb/s) sd-card.
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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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Encino, CA
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Nikon Family: 6-10 years
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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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My S9100 does too. I don't think a firmware update would help. I didn't have the problem with my S8100.
Mar 23, 2011 by
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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.
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480p or 720p video?

Mar 1, 2011 by
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In the Tech Specs only 1080p movie format is listed. Does the S9100 support other video formats like 720p or 480p?
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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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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 well
1080p at 30fps
480p at 60fps
HDMI-Out port
does not come with Mini-HDMI Cable though only AV Cable
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This 12.1 megapixel Nikon camera has aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9.
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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.)
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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...
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Under "Tech Specs" it lists battery

One 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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Sedona, AZ, USA
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Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
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EN-EL12 Rechargeable Battery.
YES. one is included :)
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It uses the EN-EL12 which is included.
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Does the S9100 have GPS?

Mar 2, 2011 by
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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).
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This camera doesn’t have a GPS feature.
Mar 9, 2011 by
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when will the S9100 be available? I want to purchase one

Mar 4, 2011 by
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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.
Mar 10, 2011 by
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Now Available in Best Buy Stores Nationwide!
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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?

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Yes, it's in the setup menu, Print Date
Mar 23, 2011 by
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Yes, this model has the date imprint feature (date and time).
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What is the country of origin for this product?

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Mine was made in Indonesia.
Feb 17, 2012 by
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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.
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Autofocus Problems?

Mar 28, 2011 by
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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.
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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.
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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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Can the S9100 use the new eye-fi cards?

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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!
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Please click on the link below for more information regarding approved memory cards for this model:
Answer Title: Approved Memory Cards - Coolpix S9100
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Nikon COOLPIX S9100 Review

by Tim Moynihan
April 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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Nikon COOLPIX S9100 Review

by Mike Perlman
April 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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by PJ Jacobowitz
April 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 Creech
May 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 Flacy
May 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 Boozer
July 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 Smith
July 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.
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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."