Customer Reviews

Nikon Coolpix S710 14.5MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom (Deep Red)

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I purchased this camera in five months ago. The picture quality is very good but it started developing problems after 3 months. It will not retain the time and date. It started to freeze up nd could only be turned off or on by removing batteries.

I sent it for repair at Nikon authorized center and was quickly told that this defect is not covered under warranty and will cost $99.00 to repair.

I strongly advise against the purchase of this series since I spoke to many coolpix owners and found out they have problems as well.

I am a pro photographer specializing in scenic imaging that is sold at the National Parks in the American Southwest. My products feature 360 degree VR photography in Flash and Quicktime. I often volunteer to take pictures of families and other groups of people at the Parks with their cameras so they can all be in a picture. So I have been handling these cool little point and shoot cameras, and I have seen the great pictures they take when my friends come back from trips and put on slide shows. So I decided the mini point and shoots have evolved enough so I should get one and experiment with using it for my work sometimes. I bought a top of the line, 12.5 mp Fujifilm FinePix F100fd. I returned it after one week. The pictures were muddy and had to be downsized to about 5 mp before they were sharp enough to use. And the "manual" controls just didn't cut it.

So I ordered the Nikon S710 in deep red to try next. It is a great little camera! The design is brilliant. It is a tiny work of art. I love it and you will too! I use Nikon SLR and DSLR cameras all the time, and the controls on this tiny point and shoot S710 work exactly the same as the controls on my expensive DSLR Nikons. The color out of this little camera is spot on, and the images are sharp and very much usable at the highest resolution, 14.5 mp! I like the lens. It can't match full size Nikon lenses for regular FX (35 mm) cameras, but it's pretty close. The high iso capabilities of the S710 are good. The vibration filtering works great and you can get some beautiful photos in low light situations with no tripod. I bought a mini tripod with the camera for $5 that works fine and got a nice, two tone burgundy and black case from LowePro for $15 that holds the camera, an extra battery and SDHC card, and the tiny tripod carries great slid through the belt loop, so I have a pretty complete kit that weighs less than a pound and fits in a pocket!

The ergonomics are superior and the camera feels natural in my big hands and its comfortable to hold and keeping my fingers away from the flash is just automatic. The buttons and select wheel work and feel just right and the menus in icon mode make sense and work intuitively.

The only thing I would suggest Nikon do to improve the camera is to provide a firmware update that allows you to save images in RAW format.

Some reviewers have complained about the camera being slow. It seems plenty fast to me and I have not found its speed an issue. The case is stainless steel and the finish has proved very durable so far and looks great! I love this camera and take it with me everywhere I go. I am flying to Chicago in a couple of weeks to see Etta James and go to a Cubs game and this kit is the only camera I am taking along.

I have a D-SLR that I use on a regular basis since photography is my hobby. I wanted a small camera that I could put in my pocket or purse instead of carrying my backpack of camera & lens around when I was just out & about. This camera takes as nice of pictures as my Canon and I am able to adjust the f/stop & shutter speed as well. There are around 16 pre-set modes that are helpful. The 14.5 mp is an added bonus if I want to enlarge my photographs. The case is sturdy and it does come with a ac charger & USB cable. I used a SDHC class 6 memory card to remove any lag time between pictures and for good video footage. You will not be disappointed.

As many of those providing poor to bad reviews, I had this camera about 3 to 4 months before I had the problem with the lens error as many have described. I had to always make certain the camera was well charged so this problem did not occur regularly. In addition, I have also experienced the problem where the camera does not maintain the time and every time I go to use it I have to set the date and time before I can take a picture with the camera. I also agree that it is not structurally sound.

I am very disappointed with this Nikon camera!!!

My sister and I bought two Nikon Coolpix S710 cameras and they were both a great disappointment. My camera's lens broke before I even started using it. I turned it on for my trip to Washington D.C. but the screen said there was a lens error that couldn't be fixed. I tried turning it on/off, taking out the battery, shaking it, but nothing worked. In the end, I had to ship it back for a new one and I only had it for two days!

My sister's camera worked once before it had problems turning on/off. She would need to remove the battery and reinsert it every time. She will also be returning her camera.

I definitely do not recommend this camera to anyone.

This is a nice small, lightweight camera with very cool colors to select from. However the sensor is too small for 14MP. The photos are not as sharp as they should be and the shutter speed is a bit too slow for today's standards.

I typically shoot with a Nikon D300 and I wanted a smaller camera to have with me all the time. When this one was a disappointment, I got a Fuji that works great.

What a great camera.
I've had it two days and I am amazed at all of the features packed into it. First of all, it is small. However, the controls are all easy to use, with the most common just a touch away.
Pictures so far are awesome and some of the in camera editing features to copy a picture to a smaller size for email or web use is great; I don't have to fire up photoshop to shrink it.
This is the best of both worlds, I can had this camera to a novice and they can take great photos and then I can use the advanced functions for my shots.
I would recommend this to anyone.

I love this camera. Aesthetically and technically it preforms well.

The S710 is user friendly, and in my eyes all Nikon products are. Browse through the user manual and it will make sense right away. The display screen is an upgrade from my old Cannon powershot. I recommend putting a screen protector on it to help extend it's life.

For me the best thing about this camera is the quality of images it captures. Also it's still small enough that I take it with me everywhere- just toss it in my bag (while in its case of course). The deep red color is nice- it's something that's not black or silver, so it feels a bit more personal.

I just received my new Coolpix S710. Wow - it is fabulous. It has so many features - it is by far the best digital camera I've owned. I would highly recommend it. You name it and it can do it and the instructions are written very well. This is a camera that is well beyond the rest!

I have had this camera about 2 and a half weeks and I am very disappointed. The pictures it takes are GREAT, however, I am already getting the "Lens Error" problem that others are getting. I called Nikon Support and they have offered to repair it for free, since it's still brand new but I am thinking I am going to just return it and buy another brand. I am afraid that after repairing it, it will have the issue again and then I will need to pay out of pocket. It's a disappointment as I always hear Nikon is a good brand but I am not impressed on the quality of the product. I would not recommend anyone to purchase this camera.