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COOLPIX S30 Non-stop family fun

The COOLPIX S30 is a camera designed for the family. It’s water and shockproof so no worries. Capture your world with stills and movies.
$99.95*SRPSRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
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  • AN-CP19 Strap
  • UC-E16 USB Cable
  • Two AA Alkaline Batteries
  • BU-1 O Ring Cleaning Brush
  • NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM
COOLPIX S30 2.5 5 11 11
not impressed usually love nikon cameras got this one for the underwater feature the flash is terrible as you cant turn on force flash and it is very unpredictable May 19, 2012
Disappointed, blurry pictures My 10 year old bought this with her own money to take on our vacation to Costa Rica, It takes fine pictures and video outside in the sun. However, the camera underperforms inside or in places with shadows. The flash is unpredictable and you can't override it and turn it on. I typically love Nikon cameras (I still use my D80) and I am very disappointed in this model. April 22, 2012
Failed underwater during first use I managed to get about 10 shots from the camera the first time it was used in the water. After that, water entered the camera and it was destroyed. I followed usage instructions according to Nikon. June 5, 2012
NOT WATERPROOF I bought this Camera, since it claimed that it is waterproof, It is not Waterproof!! Use it one time and it got wet and it does not even work after I dried it out, like the manual says to do! I will think twice about buying a other Nikon product!! June 1, 2012
Very disappointed! I thought I was buying the best...but I cannot get a good picture from this camera. Thought it was because I had not read the manual in detail, so I did. Still cannot get clear, crisp pics. And, I have lost the charger, and cannot buy a replacement at a store- must order one, I am told. Battery life is relatively short too. May 27, 2012
Not the camera for us After doing lots of comparing on the Nikon site, I decided to get the Coolpix S30 for my daughter. She will be travelling this summer to Australia, New Zealand, and Seattle. I wanted her to have a camera that she could take great pictures with and I liked the water proof feature. I found that the camera actually takes horrible pictures! Having a Nikon D70, I am camera savvy enough to go through the menu and settings, but no matter what we did the pictures did not turn out well. They were blurry, dark, over exposed, and not one good photo was taken. I think one of the main reasons is the camera does not respond quickly enough when pushing the button. I was also not impressed with the zoom - at full zoom the camera still could not focus and provide a sharp picture. I am in the process of requesting a RMA which I had no idea you only had 10 days from time of receiving the camera to aquire. Warning to all future customers, be sure you check out your camera quickly so you don't get stuck with a bad camera. We will get a different NIkkon as I am a big fan of my SLR camera. May 1, 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 am looking for a camera that i can take to the beach with 100% no worries! Thank you :)
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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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Best to contact the manufacturer of the cards...Lexar, SanDisk, Kingston, etc...
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There is not enough information to answer specifically, in page# 14 in the user's manua for the COOLPIX S30, there is a list of approved memory cards.
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Is there a rechargeable battery, or does it run on batteries like AA or AAA?
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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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How many pictures can be taken on one battery life.

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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.
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AA Alkaline: 240 shots
AA Lithium: 700 shots
EN-MH2: 410 shots
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Can it use rechargable AA batteries? The Coolpix S30

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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.
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Yes
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How many seconds to get from full-off to first picture?

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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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How do i turn on flash?
 
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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

Hope this helps...
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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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how good can it take pictures underwater

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Please visit our Learn and Explore website for Photography Techniques:
http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-E...
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when is s30 being released

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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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where to buy this camara

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where to buy this camara
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Please verify with your dealer for availability. It should be available during this week.
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