Customer Rating: 
Summary: BREAKS AFTER TWO YEARS
Comment: We had this camera for almost two years and it broke. The screen just went black (although you could see the menu). We had even pre-ordered just when it was coming out. Overall the camera has been good and the only 10x optical zoom out there. I have had problems with the blurr feature that won't turn off. However, having to pay over $100 for Nikon to fix our camera is a waste. I had heard someone else had the same problem in the same time frame. I had a Minolta for years with no problems and am disappointed in the quality of this one that has such expensive repairs.
Customer Rating:
Summary: nikon coolpix S10
Comment: Just the camera I wanted but I could not load the nikon program in my computer. I returned to Beach Camera and they were very prompt on the refund without a restocking fee.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A great walking-around camera
Comment: I'm a compulsive photographer. I have to have a camera with me at all times. Consequently, I want a serious camera I can carry around in my pocket. That's why I got the S10. I don't think, at present, it's possible to find anything more capable than the S10 that you can carry around in your pocket. (By 'pocket,' I mean the hip pocket on a pair of jeans or slacks, the side pocket or inside pocket on a jacket, or even a shirt pocket if it's a big pocket.)
Three things make the S10 powerful:
1. The swiveling LCD so you can shoot from all heights and angles. In particular, being able to shoot from waist level is nice.
2. The 10X zoom, from moderate wide angle to fairly long telephoto. It lets you frame nearly anything while standing nearly anywhere.
3. The image stabilization, which Nikon calls Vibration Reduction. Without it, the 10X would be nearly useless at the long end. I have accidentally turned the VR off once or twice, with horrific results. Perhaps the other reviewer on this site who complained of blurry pictures had the VR turned off.
I take pictures outside, like everyone, and inside in available light, particularly of theatrical performances. Each type of shooting makes its own demands on a camera, and the S10 always comes through. You can see some outside shots of Italy here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/sj.alaska/AlaskansInItaly
and some theatrical shots here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/sj.alaska/BlitheSpiritInHomer
As others have noted here, the LCD viewfinder is useless in bright sunlight; you have to shoot and pray. It's a real shortcoming, but one you have to live with to get the good things the S10 offers. It's the reason I give the camera 4 stars, not 5.
Stan Jones
Anchorage, Alaska
Customer Rating:
Summary: I can only say... WOW
Comment: 1. Excellent Camera. I had a Pentax Optio MX earlier which conked off sometime back, and since then I was trying a number of options. I wanted large optical zoom, but in a very small body. Some Canon cameras give good pictures too - but too bulky compared to what I was looking for. This meets best of both worlds
2. As other reviewers say, it does not have a manual view-finder... but why do you need one particularly when you are using a digital camera with a excellent batter usage? A display screen gives a more accurate idea of the picture you are going to take. This camera has a very bright screen too, I had to keep the brightness "low".
3. Flash is (too) powerful; but which is actually a good feature. Most of the digital cameras have inadequate flash.
I give this a five start because (a) excellent photo quality, (b) large optical zoom & vibration reduction, (c) large screen, (d) small size (actually fits in my pocket), (e) good construction, and (f) you cannot find me a better camera at this price...
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent Camera
Comment: Excellent Camera! I would actually rate it a 4.5 because it does not have a view finder, but it shouldn't be a problem if you keep the camera in good condition. The video feature works very well also. I am very happy with the camera and have not had any problems, it takes very high quality pictures.
Summary: BREAKS AFTER TWO YEARS
Comment: We had this camera for almost two years and it broke. The screen just went black (although you could see the menu). We had even pre-ordered just when it was coming out. Overall the camera has been good and the only 10x optical zoom out there. I have had problems with the blurr feature that won't turn off. However, having to pay over $100 for Nikon to fix our camera is a waste. I had heard someone else had the same problem in the same time frame. I had a Minolta for years with no problems and am disappointed in the quality of this one that has such expensive repairs.
Customer Rating:
Summary: nikon coolpix S10
Comment: Just the camera I wanted but I could not load the nikon program in my computer. I returned to Beach Camera and they were very prompt on the refund without a restocking fee.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A great walking-around camera
Comment: I'm a compulsive photographer. I have to have a camera with me at all times. Consequently, I want a serious camera I can carry around in my pocket. That's why I got the S10. I don't think, at present, it's possible to find anything more capable than the S10 that you can carry around in your pocket. (By 'pocket,' I mean the hip pocket on a pair of jeans or slacks, the side pocket or inside pocket on a jacket, or even a shirt pocket if it's a big pocket.)
Three things make the S10 powerful:
1. The swiveling LCD so you can shoot from all heights and angles. In particular, being able to shoot from waist level is nice.
2. The 10X zoom, from moderate wide angle to fairly long telephoto. It lets you frame nearly anything while standing nearly anywhere.
3. The image stabilization, which Nikon calls Vibration Reduction. Without it, the 10X would be nearly useless at the long end. I have accidentally turned the VR off once or twice, with horrific results. Perhaps the other reviewer on this site who complained of blurry pictures had the VR turned off.
I take pictures outside, like everyone, and inside in available light, particularly of theatrical performances. Each type of shooting makes its own demands on a camera, and the S10 always comes through. You can see some outside shots of Italy here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/sj.alaska/AlaskansInItaly
and some theatrical shots here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/sj.alaska/BlitheSpiritInHomer
As others have noted here, the LCD viewfinder is useless in bright sunlight; you have to shoot and pray. It's a real shortcoming, but one you have to live with to get the good things the S10 offers. It's the reason I give the camera 4 stars, not 5.
Stan Jones
Anchorage, Alaska
Customer Rating:
Summary: I can only say... WOW
Comment: 1. Excellent Camera. I had a Pentax Optio MX earlier which conked off sometime back, and since then I was trying a number of options. I wanted large optical zoom, but in a very small body. Some Canon cameras give good pictures too - but too bulky compared to what I was looking for. This meets best of both worlds
2. As other reviewers say, it does not have a manual view-finder... but why do you need one particularly when you are using a digital camera with a excellent batter usage? A display screen gives a more accurate idea of the picture you are going to take. This camera has a very bright screen too, I had to keep the brightness "low".
3. Flash is (too) powerful; but which is actually a good feature. Most of the digital cameras have inadequate flash.
I give this a five start because (a) excellent photo quality, (b) large optical zoom & vibration reduction, (c) large screen, (d) small size (actually fits in my pocket), (e) good construction, and (f) you cannot find me a better camera at this price...
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent Camera
Comment: Excellent Camera! I would actually rate it a 4.5 because it does not have a view finder, but it shouldn't be a problem if you keep the camera in good condition. The video feature works very well also. I am very happy with the camera and have not had any problems, it takes very high quality pictures.
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