Nikon Coolpix S3000 12 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Black) | 
| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $110.98
as of 9/5/2010 19:57 CDT details
New (34) Used (3) from $89.99
Seller: buygoodonline
Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 48
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 4
Display Size: 2.7
Battery: 1 Rechargeable Li-ion
Maximum Focal Length: 19.6
Minimum Focal Length: 4.9
Maximum Resolution: 12
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 4 x 6 x 7
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MPN: S3000 Black
Model: S3000 Black
UPC: 018208262076
EAN: 0018208262076
ASIN: B0034XKDN4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 12.0 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches | | • | 4x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens; bright 2.7-inch LCD | | • | 4-way VR Image Stabilization System | | • | Capture 640 x 480 movies with sound at 30fps | | • | EXPEED Image Processing; Smart Portrait System |
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Product Description
Take one superior shot after another with Nikon's sharp shooting, sharp looking COOLPIX S3000. As a matter of fact, built with Smart Portrait and Auto Scene technology (i.e. fool proof), you'll have to try pretty hard to take a bad shot with this bad boy. And if looks count, well the S3000 will keep your audience captive with its sleek metal body and contemporary colors. As a matter of fact, this camera is so goodlooking, it makes Ashton look ugly. (Yeah, right.)
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 Good for the money September 3, 2010
Cookie Monster (Denver, CO)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Got this to replace an older 5MP Casio that started corrupting photos.
Pros:
Price
Solid (but cheap) build
Big, bright LCD screen
Cons:
Too many options
Slow shutter
Facial focus option is tricky
There are about 100 different things you can customize on this camera, and that's ridiculous. If you're using a $100 camera, you probably just want it around the house to take pictures of your kids and out and about for quick snapshots. Your best bet with this camera is to set it on 'Auto' and set the autofocus to 'center.' Set this way, you find focus using a box in the center of the LCD screen, then adjust the composition and press the shutter. If you set it the the facial recognition, you'll get a lot of out of focus shots (like I did). The facial setting is great for parties and weddings and anytime people are posing with nothing in the foreground of the picture. If anything is in the foreground (for instance, you're shooting your kid on the sofa, but part of the coffee table is in front of him) the camera will focus on the coffee table and your kid will be out of focus. Better to center focus on your kid, change composition, and shoot.
And speaking of shooting, the shutter is fairly slow, so you need to anticipate action a little more than usual.
Overall, I'm happy with this little guy. Great price and good pictures so far.
 Nikon Coolpix S3000 August 27, 2010
Debbielou
Very impressed with the picture quality! The slim shape of the camera makes it easier to store when your on the go as well.
Good value for money. Very compact and handy. Little drawbacks. August 25, 2010
Sunil
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First of all I think its a great camera for the price.
I have explored other cameras in this price section and finally chose this.
I am happy with the choice that I made.
Its very slim and very easy to carry around.
The best part that I liked about this is the ability to charge from PC USB port.
It has some latest features like blink detection, smile detection, enhanced lighting etc.
Infact, these are some of the driving factors to settle for this.
Of course, is fair to not expect everything for this price.
Nonetheless, the drawbacks should be listed so that people know what they are into.
The drawbacks that I feel are
- Low light photography is not that good
- Difficulty in auto focus in some scenarios
- Shorter battery life (I think 200 shots). Can't expect more from a small battery.
I love this camera August 18, 2010
Lenny
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love all the features and different scene settings. I am in love with this camera and I think it was a great investment I even got square trade warranty with it.
Nikon CoolPix S3000 August 16, 2010
Angela A. Washington (atlanta, ga)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Before I bought this camera I did a lot of research on digital cameras. I narrowed it down to three brands. Canon, Nikon, and Sony. It took a very long time to make a decision since I didn't want to buy crap. I eventually settled in the Nikon brand because I am very familiar with its features and camera functions. I was replacing a cheaper older model of a Nikon Coolpix L10. So, I was definitely going spend a little over $100 for this camera, but then again cameras have come a long way since the 2007. Even if I didnt buy the S3000 I knew I would get something better than my older camera due to the advancement of the compact camera technology.
This camera is great for everyday/events picture taking. After having the camera for a few days, I tested it out when I went to a family reunion. I got many compliments and inquiries about where i got the camera from. I believe I took about 100 pics in the two days spanning the family reunion.
Camera Features:
I took pics using a wide variety of the camera's features. The micro mode was pretty cool, the camera was able to focus on the subject and the picture did not come out blurry.
It was pretty easy to take a pic in panorama mode. At first when I took the pics that would make up the panorama pic, I wasnt sure how the whole pic would come out, but the panorama maker software that comes with the did wonders. Once you out the pieces of the panorama pic in the correct order the software makes the panorama picture for you. Now that I know that I made a great panorama photo I will be using this feature very much in the future.
This camera definitely tells you if someone blinked in the photo after the photo has been taken and you can always opt to take another pic. Continuous shot selecter is also a nice feature. You can choose to take 3 continuous shots or 16 continuous. Pics in low-light or darkness are excellent and always give light exposure buy the flash and orange light on the front of the camera. I took a picture in my room with the only source of light in the room being light from a television and the picture came out as if a ceiling light was on.
Other features that are nice are skin-softening, smart portrait(recognizes faces), 17 scene modes including panorama, subject tracking
Video:
For a compact camera, the video quality was great. The sound quality was also excellent inside the video too. Playback on my laptop was seamless. You could hear words and sentences very well in the background of the video. It's NOT HD, but I could make out everyone in the video and nothing at all was blurry.
Battery is a plus since you can charge it, as oppose to change AA batteries all the time. The charge is very short as well.
Definitely get a case for this camera, it is very compact, slim, and small. I have a case logic compact digital camera case. I bought my case at Walmart for $7 and cents. I feel like my camera is very well protected.
Overall I am very happy with my purchase of the Nikon Coolpix s3000. Its a great everyday camera for the busy college student or for someone who just wants to capture life's moments.
Definitely buy this camera, it well worth your money and you will not be disappointed.
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