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June 19, 2013

Take plenty of pictures. With the split-second nature of sports, it is extremely hard to capture every moment perfectly. Shooting a lot will increase the odds of getting the one great photo you'll want to share. Put the camera on continuous shooting to maximize your efforts.

June 18, 2013

Keep an eye on your LCD after you take photos of people, and when you find a particularly flattering shot, show it to them. Nothing makes a person relax like knowing that the photos you’re taking make them look good.

June 17, 2013

Sitting around a campfire and roasting marshmallows? You can get some great shots in the light of a fire, but remember that if the fire’s in the picture, the camera’s meter can be fooled by the brightness of the flames. Compose and meter your exposure on your subjects’ faces to expose them properly.

June 16, 2013

Take plenty of photos during your Father’s Day celebrations. Remember to print multiple copies, so everyone can have their own photographs of dad to cherish.

June 15, 2013

Planning to take a vacation by the beach? Look for a compact digital camera that’s waterproof, such as the Nikon COOLPIX AW110, S31 or get an underwater housing for your camera. You’ll be able to take your camera under water and capture what goes on below the surface.

June 14, 2013

Use panning for a different action shot. Slow down your shutter speed and follow the subject (panning) with your camera as you take the picture. This will blur/streak the background and keeps your subject in focus. Try to shoot about 1/30 of a second as you follow the action.

June 13, 2013

When shooting groups of five or more people, make sure you stagger them. Put tall folks in the back and the shortest ones in front. It may seem simple, but blocking out just one face can ruin a group portrait. Always tell them, “If you don’t have a clear view of me, the camera can’t see you.”

June 12, 2013

Want a unique video of sports action? Use the slow-motion mode that many Nikon digital cameras offer. By shooting the action faster than normal and played back at normal speed, your subject’s movements are slowed down and look more deliberate.

June 11, 2013

When shooting bodies of water, use a polarizer filter to reduce glare. It will increase the contrast of the overall image, making colors seem deeper and more vivid.

June 10, 2013

When photographing animals of any kind—pets, birds in flight, animals at the zoo—try to zoom in as close as you can or use a longer lens to isolate the animal from its background. By getting a close-up view you have a greater chance of capturing a wonderful expression on the face of the animal, which will give you a more interesting photograph.

June 9, 2013

Spend a day taking photos using the effects modes that your camera offers. Check your camera manual to see where to find the effects available on your specific camera.

June 8, 2013

Baseball games provide a lot of angles. Get low, near first base. From there you can see most of the infield action, plus home plate. Try shooting through the backstop with a long lens as the pitcher warms up. But don’t get too close to the action. You don't want to get hurt.

June 7, 2013

Check the weather before an outdoor event. Protecting your camera and lens is critical. Consider buying a rain hood for your camera. It will protect your camera and allow you to keep shooting. If you don’t have one, use a gallon-size plastic bag or trash bag with rubber bands to protect your gear.

June 6, 2013

When composing a sports picture, leave some room for the action. For instance, if a runner is going left to right, leave more room on the right side of the frame for him/her to run into. This will make a big difference on the impact of the image.

June 5, 2013

Change your white balance during a sunrise or sunset. Take your camera off auto white balance and switch to Cloudy or Shady white balance. This will add more strength to the reds, oranges and yellows. Auto White Balance tries to keep colors neutral.

June 4, 2013

Posing a bride and groom for photos is sometimes difficult. Concentrate on close shots of just the two of them, with clean backgrounds. Then create a fun group shot having them in the center, with others gathered around them. Just make sure no one gets in front of them. After all, it’s their day.

June 3, 2013

Use a polarizing filter to lessen or eliminate reflections from glass. This works really well on windows of stores or cars. But the trade-off is that your exposure will be a bit longer, as the light is cut down by almost two stops.

June 2, 2013

Try shooting panoramas if you’re at a sport stadium, beach or park, for more interesting images. Some Nikon Digital Cameras have an Easy Panorama mode or a Panorama Assist mode, which make these photos easy to capture.

June 1, 2013

Use a small flashlight to light up a scene. Put one behind or under an object at night to create an interesting glow or use it instead of a flash. Take long-exposure shots using a flash as a light source and you can create interesting glowing sections of your photos.

May 31, 2013

At a gathering of friends or family take an extra camera and let everyone know they can take pictures with it. Leave it out and let anyone grab it and shoot away. Then use one of the photo sharing sites to make sure everyone can get a copy of the photos they took.

May 30, 2013

At a wedding, watch what the photographer is doing and pick something different to shoot. If the photographer is shooting the cake cutting, take pictures of the band. If the photographer is shooting the bouquet toss with a wide-angle lens from behind the bride, use a telephoto to capture people trying to catch the flowers. You’ll capture a part of the wedding that wouldn’t have been documented otherwise.

May 29, 2013

Look around you when you’re shooting at sunset. The objects that look boring during the day magically come to life when the rays of the sun hit them. Buildings, cars and anything reflective take on a special quality at sunset.

May 28, 2013

Patience is a virtue. But it’s a necessity when taking pictures of children and pets. Slow down, watch and keep shooting. A healthy dose of patience can really pay off in much better pictures.

May 27, 2013

Bring your camera when you go to your local Memorial Day Parade. You can make great pictures of your children as they get ready, as well as while they’re marching on the parade route.

May 26, 2013

When photographing cars, try getting a different perspective. Use a wide-angle lens to capture the hood ornament with the hood stretched out behind. Get low and shoot up on the car. Grab a ladder and shoot a bird’s eye view. You’ll create a photograph that captures a car as art.

May 25, 2013

Babies are great subjects because they’re so darn cute. Focus on the teeny body parts with a macro lens. Pudgy hands, small ears, and teeny elbows—they’re even cuter when they’re the subjects of your photo.

May 24, 2013

Ask people to write down their e-mail address on a piece of paper and take a photo of that paper along with their photos. That way you’ll always have their e-mail address on file. Send them a copy of the photo as a thank-you for their time.

May 23, 2013

May 22, 2013

Planning to take a vacation by the beach? Look for a compact digital camera that’s waterproof, such as the Nikon COOLPIX AW100, AW110, S30, S31 or get an underwater housing for your camera. You’ll be able to take your camera under water and capture what goes on below the surface.

May 21, 2013

When shooting nighttime landscapes, use a low ISO (400 or below if possible) while working from a tripod. Open your aperture to F/4 or F/5.6. This will allow you to have a shot full of detail and of good quality. Remember that night shots need a subject, just like day shots.

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A camera to go everywhere

Families now have a camera to take wherever they go. Waterproof and shockproof, the COOLPIX S30 is ideal for everything from poolside fun to playground action. A 10.1 MP sensor produces top quality images, ideal for printing and sharing. The 3x wide-angle lens frames clear memories of all the important people and moments in your life.

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10.1

Megapixel
CCD Sensor

Wide-Angle Optical Zoom
NIKKOR glass lens

2.7"

Big, Bright
LCD Monitor

720p Movies
with Sound

An underwater photo taken with the COOLPIX S30.

Ready for action

Waterproof, shockproof**

Drop it, toss it, throw it in the pool. The S30 survives and lives to take the photo! Go underwater to create photos and movies at depths down to about 9.8 feet (3 meters). It’s also shockproof to withstand drops of up to about 2.6 feet.

View Sample Photos **Waterproof, Shockproof Limitations

Super simple to use

Easier than riding a bike!

Get super simple camera operation with the S30. You’ll love the oversized buttons designed to make it easy to create photos and movies. And an easy-to-understand menu makes photography a breeze.

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A photo of a parent and child hiding beneath a brightly colored umbrella during a rainy day in a flower garden taken with the COOLPIX S30.

Back view of the COOLPIX S30 showing Selective Color, an in-camera Special Effect.

Fun for all

Creative touches that inspire

Have fun personalizing the photos you take. There are a number of creative options such as Selective Color that will inspire your creativity. The best part, immediately see how the chosen effect alters an image! View it all on the large and sharp 2.7-inch LCD monitor.

View S30 Effects Sample Photos

Movie making made easy

HD (720p) movies with sound

A simple press of the movie record button and cue the action. You will love playing director and recording the action! Touch a button and start recording. Memorable moments are saved in HD (720p). Show the family what you just filmed by viewing on the 2.7-inch LCD monitor, or save for later and gather around to watch on an HDTV or computer. Best yet, upload to the Web to share.

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Still image from an HD (720p) movie taken with the COOLPIX S30.

Image of the COOLPIX S30 hooked up to an HDTV via the camera's built-in HDMI port.

Share the magic

In-camera slideshows with music

Instantly review and laugh over the pictures and movies of the day with the easy slideshow mode. Select playback effects and built-in music to accompany your show—fun to share with friends and family. Connects easily to a TV (optional EG-CP14 audio video cable required). Share the sights and sounds of your adventure.

Portrait of a mother and child taken with the COOLPIX S30.

Portraits made easy!

When your subject smiles the camera automatically takes the shot…easy!

An example of a photo taken with and without optical VR Image Stabilization.

Images are sharp and clear

Electronic VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effects of camera shake for sharper, clearer images.

Close-up (Macro) photo of rubber ducks taken with the COOLPIX S30.

Make close-up magic

With the S30 get as close as 2 inches from your subject for a new close-up view of your world.

Portrait of two children playing on a bed taken with the COOLPIX S30.

Just aim and shoot

Use Easy Auto mode for the times when you simply wish to enjoy the moment. Relax and let the camera do all the work. Just turn on the camera and press the shutter!

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Specifications

Type

Compact Digital Camera

Effective Pixels

10.1 million

Image Sensor

CCD

Sensor Size

1/3 in.

Total Pixels

10.34 million (approx.)

Lens

3x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens

Lens Focal Length

4.1-12.3mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 29.1-87.3 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)

Lens f/-number

f/3.3-5.9

Lens Construction

6 elements in 5 groups

Lens Zoom

Digital Zoom

Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 349 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)

Vibration Reduction

Electronic VR

Autofocus (AF)

Contrast-detect TTL AF

Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selection

Center
Face priority

Focus Range

[W]: Approx. 1 ft. (30 cm.) to infinity
[T]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm.) to infinity
Macro close-up mode: Approx. 2 in. (5 cm.) to infinity

Focus Lock

Yes

Monitor Size

2.7 in. diagonal

Monitor Type

TFT-LCD with 5-level brightness adjustment

Monitor Resolution

230,000-dots

Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode)

98% horizontal (Approx.)
98% vertical (Approx.)

Monitor Frame coverage (playback mode)

100% horizontal (Approx.)

Storage Media

SD memory card
SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card

Internal Memory

Approx. 47MB

Storage File System

DCF
EXIF 2.3
DPOF compliant

Storage File formats

Still pictures: JPEG
Audio files: WAV
Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant)

Movie

HD: 1280x720p / 30fps
Standard TV: 640x480 / 30fps

Voice Memo Function

Yes

Image Size (pixels)

3648 x 2736 (10M)

ISO Sensitivity

ISO 80-1600
Auto (auto gain ISO 80-1600)

Lowest ISO Sensitivity

Highest ISO Sensitivity

1600

Exposure Metering

256-segment matrix, center-weighted

Exposure Control

Programmed auto exposure (shutter speed, ND filter selection and ISO sensitivity)
Flexible program with motion detection

Exposure Modes

Programmed Auto

Scene Modes

Close Up
Fireworks Show
Food
Underwater

In-Camera Image Editing

Border
Crop
Filter Effects
Rotate image
Small Picture

Exposure Compensation

± 2 EV in steps of 1/3

Exposure Lock

Yes

Exposure Bracketing

White Balance

Auto
Manual

Shutter

Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter

Shutter Speed

1/1000-1 sec. (when ISO sensitivity set to Auto)
4 sec. (when scene mode is set to Fireworks show)

Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution

Up to 4 shots at approx. 1.5 frames per second

Continuous Shooting Options

Continuous
Interval Timer
Single

Aperture

Electronically-controlled ND filter (-3 AV) selection

Self-timer

10 second duration

Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)

[W]: 0.3 to 3.5m (1ft. to 11ft.)
[T]: 0.5 to 2.0m (1ft 8 in. to 6 ft 7 in.)

Built-in Flash Control

TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes

Built-in Flash

Yes

Interface

Hi-speed USB

Interface Data transfer protocol

MTP
PTP

Video Output

NTSC
PAL

I/O terminal

Audio/video (A/V) output
Digital I/O (USB)

Supported Languages

Arabic
Brazilian Portuguese
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hindi
Hungarian
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Polish
Portugese
Romanian
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Thai
Turkish
Ukranian
Vietnamese

Power Sources

2 AA-size batteries

Battery / Batteries

AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Oxyride or Lithium)

Battery Life (shots per charge)

AA Alkaline: 240 shots
AA Lithium: 700 shots
EN-MH2: 410 shots
*Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23(-/+2)°C (73(-/+4)°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image quality set to Normal, image size set to 3648 x 2736 (10M). Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.

Tripod Socket

¼ in.

Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

4.1 in. (101.9 mm) x 2.6 in. (64.8 mm) x 1.6 in. (39.4 mm)

Excluding projections. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline.

Approx. Weight

7.6 oz. (214 g)

With battery and SD memory card. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline.

Operating environment

Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

Waterproof

Yes

Shockproof

Yes

Supplied Accessories

AN-CP19 Strap
UC-E16 USB Cable
Two AA Alkaline Batteries
BU-1 O Ring Cleaning Brush
NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM

*SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
***Refer to the product manual or the Compatible Lenses Specification for additional details.

LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.

EN-MH2-B2/MH-72 Kit (2 Rechargeable Batteries + Charger)$39.95

AN-CP19 Strap$5.95

EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable$10.95

EN-MH2-B2 Rechargeable Batteries (set of 2)$19.95

UC-E16 USB Cable$12.95

BU-1 O Ring Cleaning Brush$7.95

COOLPIX Neoprene Black Case$9.95

TP-1 Stylus Touch Pen$5.50

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COOLPIX S30 2.5 5 11 11

The "Perfect" all-a-round inexpensive camera I have researched cameras for almost a year trying to find a camera for my soon to be 5 year old granddaughter so that she could to take pictures at our upcoming trip to Disneyworld. I could not find a camera that was big enough for her to hold properly, the lens centered so she could hold both sides securely, had a relatively high megapixel capability and also took 720p HD video. This camera met everything that I was looking for and more. It is even waterproof, shockproof and even came in hot pink. The camera takes great pictures, the colors are phenomenal! The one other feature I like that makes it so much more versatile is the separate buttons for picture and video, great idea. My granddaughter also likes the different shutters sounds you can select. Hats off to Nikon, this camera is perfect for kids and people who want to take good pictures and want to keep it simple. April 7, 2012

Excelente! Esta máquina é perfeita para amantes de praias e praticantes de esportes náuticos! May 10, 2012

great underwater camera! Was going to Hawaii, husband thought it was silly to buy a camera for a limited use...almost 16GB of pictures later...it was AMAZING! Took great underwater pics, great above water pics! Not great in really low light. Amazing sunset pics! LOVE the add a verbal message feature! (Have you ever been to several similar places and can't remember which was which? Problem solved!) Only issue-be patient. Takes a second to turn on, takes a second to start recording messages, and a second to begin recording, but once you understand that, it is a really good camera. Love that it takes AA batteries-much better than trying to find an electrical plug to charge the battery while on the beach snorkeling, or hiking in the rainforest. Speaking of that-yes, you can take pictures in the rain! One more great feature-the battery compartment has a double close on it, to keep the batteries in place and water tight. Love that is has one button to record and another to take stills. Made a huge difference when snorkeling-very easy to do one then the other. June 4, 2012

Perfecta para los niños quería una cámara que pudiera darle en las manos a mis hijos y así compartir la fotografía, está es una buena cámara para eso. April 9, 2012

Okay for kids, and that's about it. While shopping for a camera my four year old could use so she wasn't constantly taking my SLR, we came across the typical pink "Hello Kitty" and the like cameras for <$50. I thought I would get her what I figured was a much better camera that would last longer. I liked the video feature and that it was water drop proof. And that's about all I like about this camera. Outdoor pictures are okay... don't let 10 megapixels fool you. My old Canon G3 at 4MP has better quality images. Indoor pictures are a hit or miss. The flash is unpredictable. Video quality is not bad, but the problem with it is the constant beeping that's recorded in. I have no idea where it's coming from, but every video has it. And the microphone is awful. You can barely hear anything on videos. Underwater video and pictures are better than I expected. The menus are rather worthless, most of them being things which you can do in Picasa. The borders etc. are thing nobody ever uses on pictures. Finally, the camera is too slippery. It is difficult to hold because there is no texturing on any of it except a 1/2 inch diameter in a useless spot. May 28, 2012

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It is not rustproof, so with the open lens when you zoom, does sand get into it and ruin it?

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I would suggest contacting "Support" here in this section...

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The lens on the COOLPIX S30 won't extend while you zoom in or out.

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what is the difference in the three memory cards?

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It uses 2 AA batteries. Look at the tech specs for the camera.

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It runs on AA batteries.

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Battery Life (shots per charge)
AA Alkaline: 240 shots
AA Lithium: 700 shots
EN-MH2: 410 shots
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Battery / Batteries AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Oxyride or Lithium)

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AA Alkaline: 240 shots
AA Lithium: 700 shots
EN-MH2: 410 shots
*Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23(-/+2)°C (73(-/+4)°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image quality set to Normal, image size set to 3648 x 2736 (10M). Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.

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Cnet review says 3.8 seconds startup and 3.3 seconds between pictures.

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I would suggest asking "Support" for this spec, it doesnt say in the "Tech Specs" about the startup time...
I would imagine with newer point and shoots it’s not very long...

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Usually in the menu, or a button outside will allow...off, red eye, auto, on...for the flash, look for a lightning bolt symbol...should also tell you in the manual for the camera.

Here are specs for flash on this camera, found in "tech specs", below picture of camera on this site...

Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) [W]: 0.3 to 3.5m (1ft. to 11ft.)
[T]: 0.5 to 2.0m (1ft 8 in. to 6 ft 7 in.)

Built-in Flash Control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes

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Press any one of the flexible buttons on the left rear of the camera, then press the down arrow on the muti selector on the right side of camera. Push the top flexible button (should say flash mode) then pusn the flexible button next to auto flash.

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Please visit our Learn and Explore website for Photography Techniques:
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The new COOLPIX S30 was release a few weeks back and it’s usually available after 30 to 45 days after release date. You may want to check with your local dealer or keep visiting our Nikon store.

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Please verify with your dealer for availability. It should be available during this week.

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