Nikon Coolpix S9 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 10 x 6 inches ; 2.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000I1VJ6K
• Item model number: S9
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,417 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 2, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Nikon Coolpix S9 is a high-quality compact digital camera that packs 6.1 megapixels and a range of easy-to-use functions into a slim, stylish, and sophisticated wave-surface body designed to help anyone shoot pictures with greater confidence.

At the heart of the Coolpix S9 is a 1/2.5-inch CCD that offers enhanced precision and 6.1 effective megapixel image resolution to capture true-to-life color and deliver sharp, fine detail. It also features a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens with a 38-114mm range (35mm equivalent), which gives users broad compositional freedom to shoot anything from expansive scenery to tight portraits.

Continuing in line with Nikon's reputation for innovation, the Coolpix S9 lens features an ingenious "right-angled" design that allows it to operate throughout its entire focal range without ever protruding from the camera's slim body. A generous 153,600-dot, 2.5-inch LCD not only allows simple composition, but also enables high-quality playback anywhere as well as supporting smoother menu navigation.

Another fun innovation featured in the Coolpix S9 is a stop-motion movie function which makes it easy for users to create their very own stop-motion animated films by taking a shot of the models they wish to animate, move the models, then shoot again.

The Coolpix S9 also makes getting great-looking results in challenging conditions remarkably easy with a handy one-touch portrait button that provides direct access to three unique in-camera Nikon image innovations: Face Priority AF, which automatically detects and achieves sharp focus on people's faces wherever they are in the frame; In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, which automatically overcomes the red-eye effect sometimes caused by flash; and Nikon's D-Lighting, which rescues underexposed images or shots with too much back light. (Face recognition capability may be limited in some shooting conditions.)

Adding to the fun and creativity aspects, the Coolpix S9 offers 15 scene modes that can produce great-looking shots in a wide range of common conditions, with four of the modes also offering Scene Assist for better picture composition. There are other handy features, too, such as a Date Counter which visually counts down the days to a special occasion, as well as a Time Zone function for setting home town and new city time zones so images can be sorted easily after traveling.

In common with all members of the Coolpix family, the S9 comes complete with Nikon's unique PictureProject software, offering a broad range of powerful features for image editing, organizing, and sharing and compatibility with a range of plug-ins, allowing users to extend their capabilities as the Coolpix S9 enhances their photographic confidence and enjoyment.

What's in the box
Nikon Coolpix S9 digital camera, strap, USB cable UC-E6, audio-video cable EG-CP-14, rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL8, MH-62 battery charger, PictureProject CD-ROM

Product Description

At less than an inch thin, Coolpix S9 from Nikon is one of the most convenient cameras in their line. You can take it anywhere. Shoot stills or movies to the capacity of your optional SD memory card. It's fully automatic with a wide variety of modes to choose from. The Coolpix S9 is designed to fit your lifestyle - with no demands on you. Storage media - Internal memory - approx 24MB, SD memory card compatible Shooting modes - Auto, Scene Assist (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist), Voice Recording, BSS (Best Shot Selector), Exposure BSS, Color Options, Date Imprint, Self-timer (3, 10 sec); Movie - With sound - TV movie (640) at 30fps, Small size (320) at 30fps/15fps, Smaller size (160) at 15fps, WIthout sound - Time-lapse movie (640) at 30fps, Stop-motion movie Electonic-flash - Range - 9.8 in-10.5 ft./ 0.25-3.2m (W), 1.5 ft-8.5 ft./ 0.45-2.6m (T); Modes - Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Flash cancel, Anytime flash and Slow sync Power requirements - One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied), MH-62 Battery Charger (supplied), AC Adapter EH-64 optional); Battery life (approx) - 190 shots with EN-EL8 (based on CIPA standard) Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - Approx 90.5 x 58 x 20.4mm (3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8 in); Weight - 115g (4.1 oz) (without battery and memory card)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

62 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I like it!, October 4, 2006

By	Jilli (North NJ) - See all my reviews

I just received my Nikon S9 a couple of days ago.

I am def. not disappointed in it (as of yet, that is).

PROS:
I like that the lens is NOT retractable (it's inside the camera). I've read lots of reviews on all brands of cameras where reviewers complained that the lens gets stuck while sticking half-way out. This is something I don't have to worry about with the S9.

I also like that it's durable. It's not made of plastic, it's very solid. I actually feel like I got what I paid for.

Picture quality is good. You need to hold the camera VERY still while shooting, since pictures tend to blur easily. I've been fooling around with it a lot, and I seem to be improving with my shots (where blur is concerned).

I also haven't experienced any red-eye! Woohoo! They red-eye reduction flash feature really works (so far)!

Pictures could be a little sharper, but the camera comes with a CD that allows you to edit the pictures on your computer, and change the brightness, sharpness, color, etc., of the pictures, and you can also rotate them. This is a plus for me.

The buttons are small, but there are very few of them, which makes it simple to use.

CONS:
Well, I gave this camera only 4 stars PRIMARILY because I bought it from Amazon for $249.99, and then about a week later the price was down to $222.94. I pre-ordered the camera. So 1 lesson I learned was: WAIT UNTIL THE CAMERA IS IN STOCK (AND NOT ON PRE-ORDER). DON'T BUY A CAMERA WHEN IT IS FIRST RELEASED, WAIT A COUPLE OF WEEKS, CHANCES ARE THE PRICE WILL DROP. I'M SO ANGRY ABOUT THIS!

Another con: You really need to play around with the camera if you want good pictures-- especilly where lighting is concerned. It's not a point-and-shoot camera-- for me, at least. The settings are definitely there for a reason (like the scenes, such as indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, and so on . . . and the flash features as well).

Haven't tried the video or voice recording yet, so I can't really comment on that.

That's about it. In all, I don't regret buying it. Only had it for a few days and I'm liking it more and more (I was a bit intimidated and frustrated in the beginning while trying to find settings that would help me take a good picture).

16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as Canon, November 22, 2006

By	William Levin "macboy.com" (Brooklyn, NY, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought the Nikon Coolpix S9 as a replacement for my Canon PowerShot S410 because I wanted a lighter, less bulky ultra-compact camera with good picture quality. The S9 was the one of the lightest, and earlier versions of the Coolpix family received decent reviews.

While the camera is light and fits nicely in my pocket, I must say I was not pleased with the quality of the photos I took with the Nikon Coolpix S9. Most photos taken with flash in dark rooms came out blurry and washed out white, and often had lens flare. And photos taken with flash off did not come out as clear as they did with the Canon S410. Photos in normal lighting with flash on came out okay, but still did not match the quality of the Canon.

I'm returning the Nikon Coolpix to Amazon today and purchasing a Canon.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I hate this camera, March 27, 2007

By	Dennis R. Simpson (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have owned this camera for ~6 months and have finally deciced to replace it. I bought this camera to replace another Nikon CoolPix that was stolen from my house. But this one does not have a view finder to begin with and is way more complicated to use. I have always liked Nikon cameras but the S9 just doesn't make it. I can not use it outside because I can not see the LCD screen. Sorry Nikon but you blew it on this camera!!
So I replaced it with a Canon PowerShot A710. What a difference in ease of use and... it has a view finder. also my 1G memory card from the Nikon fits in the new Canon.