Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black)
The Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera packs high performance and advanced functions into an ultra-compact body. The S600 boasts 10 effective megapixels of sharp resolution, and a 4x Wide Angle Zoom-NIKKOR lens with an equivalent focal length of 28 - 112mm (in 35mm terms). Plus the lens incorporates Nikon's acclaimed Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization, along with a Sensitivity equivalent to ISO 3200 to ensure that your photos will always look great - regardless of lighting conditions or subject movement. Furthermore the S600 is a high performance camera, boasting extraordinary speed with a start up time of just 0.7 seconds. Shutter response and autofocus speeds are also quick and responsive, ensuring that the camera is always ready to go. And all of these features are mediated by Nikon's innovative EXPEED image processing system which provides enhanced noise reduction and an improved signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio.
The Nikon S600 incorporates Nikon's user-friendly imaging innovations known as Nikon In-Camera Innovations. These include In-Camera Red-Eye Fix which automatically detects and corrects red eye, a common condition that occurs in flash photography, D-Lighting which compensates for excessive backlight or insufficient flash in images, and Face Priority AF which automatically finds and focuses on up to 12 people's faces within one frame, ensuring clear, crisp portraits. The S600 also includes Nikon's Coolpix Software Suite for organizing, editing and sharing your photos.
For capturing action shots or fast moving kids, the S600 adds an Active Child Mode to the camera's scene modes. This feature allows the user to select and frame his or her subject prior to shooting. If the subject moves, the camera will track and focus on the moving subject as you shoot for faster, more reassuring operation and sharper results. Additionally, the S600 features a Pastel Mode, which produces images with a beautiful watercolor effect.
The Coolpix S600 has a bright, high resolution 2.7-inch LCD monitor with an anti-reflective coating and a wide viewing angle, thereby easing the composition and viewing of photos even in direct sunlight. The quality-crafted aluminum body has a streamlined profile and a slim, ergonomic design that style-conscious photographers will love. The S600 is compatible with SDHC cards and utilizes the compact EN-EL10 rechargeable Li-ion battery so you'll have plenty of power for a day of picture taking.
- 10.0 Megapixel Resolution
- With 10.0 million pixels of image information, the Nikon Coolpix S600 can produce stunning, photo quality prints up to poster sizes without any loss of image quality. The camera also records images in the 16:9 wide format aspect ratio so your images are well proportioned to be viewed on an HD Video Display
- 4x Wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR Lens
- The versatile, high-quality 4x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR lens has an equivalent focal length in 35mm terms of 28 - 112mm and is ideal for everything from expansive landscape shots, to real estate photos, to intimate portraits. The high quality NIKKOR optics also allows macro shooting from as close as 1.2" (3cm) to your subject.
- Optical VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
- The lens of the Coolpix S600 incorporates Nikon's optical lens shift VR (Vibration Reduction) system, which compensates for camera movements to produce sharper, steadier images. And because the VR system remains active whenever the camera is on, images also appear more stable on the LCD monitor, making it much easier to judge the right moment to take the shot.
- Slim, Stylish, All-Metal Design
- With a slim, sophisticated design this ultra-compact digital camera easily slips right into your shirt pocket or purse, and its good looks are complemented by incredible durability due to the all-metal casing.
- Movie and Voice Recording
- Shoot broadcast quality video clips in AVI Motion JPEG format with VGA resolution at 30 frames per second at a length that is only limited by the available space on the internal memory or your SD memory card.
- Light Sensitivity up to ISO 3200
- High light sensitivity up to ISO 3200 allows you to tackle scenes and situations that many compact cameras cannot, with the power to capture fast-moving objects with outstanding clarity and gives you great exposures in lower light.
- 15 Scene Modes
- The Coolpix S600 incorporates 15 scene modes that cover some of the more common difficult shooting situations to maximize the image quality. The scene modes automatically adjust focus, exposure, white balance and other settings to make getting a good exposure easy. There are also several color options including the unique Pastel Mode which creates a soft, impressionistic image when enabled.
- Active Child Mode
- The Active Child mode automatically tracks and focuses on the subject when the OK button is pressed, for carefree shooting with beautiful results. In Active Child mode, you simply frame and select your subject before shooting. The camera then tracks and focuses on that moving subject as you shoot for faster, more reassuring operation with clearer results.
- Nikon In-Camera Innovations
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The Coolpix S600 features a selection of three innovative functions that provide the ability to actually improve the quality of images within the camera - these include Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting.
- In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
This Feature automatically fixes most instances of red-eye - right in the camera. Red-eye is commonly caused by the use of a built-in flash on a compact camera. - Improved Face-Priority AF
The Nikon Face-Priority AF system automatically detects and achieves sharp focus on people's faces wherever they are in the frame for crisp, sharp portraits - and now it focuses on faces faster than ever. The feature can find and focus on up to 12 faces to ensure superb group portraits. - Nikon D-Lighting
The Nikon D-Lighting feature can rescue underexposed images or shots taken with too much backlight by automatically creating a copy of the image, then brightening the dark areas in the picture, while the well-exposed areas are left completely untouched.
- In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
- Built-in and Expandable Memory
- The camera includes 45MB of built-in memory so you can begin taking shots immediately without having to purchase a memory card, and the memory capacity can be expanded dramatically with Secure digital (SD) or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards.
- Fast Start-up
- The Coolpix S600 has been optimized for a fast start-up time of within 0.7 seconds and fast AF which frees you to capture special moments as you experience them.
- Bright 2.7-inch LCD Display
- The Coolpix S600 is equipped with a bright 2.7" LCD that is great for viewing images anywhere, anytime; plus with an anti-reflection coating and an impressive 170 degree wide viewing angle, it is easy to see the screen from any angle, even under bright lighting conditions.
- Auto Image Rotation
- The Auto Image Rotation feature detects pictures that have been taken with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates the image for in-camera LCD playback.
- Print Directly or Show Pictures on a TV
- You can send images directly to print, without the need of a PC, when using PictBridge and USB Direct Print compatible printers, or connect directly to your TV for family slide shows and presentations.
Go To
| Camera Type | Ultra-compact Wide-Angle Point-and-shoot Digital Camera with Optical VR Image Stabilization |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.3" 10.34 Megapixel interline CCD |
| Effective Resolution | 10.0 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 24-Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | Normal, Vivid, Portrait, Black-and-White, Sepia, Cool, Pastel |
| Image File Formats | JPEG (High, Normal) |
| Recorded Resolution |
10M (3648 x 2736) 7M (3072 x 2304) 5M (2592 x 1944) 3M (2048 x 1536) PC (1024 x 768) TV (640 x 480) |
| Video Recording |
AVI Motion JPEG with Sound TV movie (640 x 480 @ 30 fps) Small size (320 x 240 @ 30 or 15 fps) Smaller size (160 x 120 @ 15fps) Time-lapse movie (30fps playback without sound) Clip length limited only by available memory |
| Audio Recording |
WAV format (monaural) Records up to 5 hours with or without image, further limited by available memory |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom-Nikkor Wide-angle Glass Lens (7 elements in 6 groups) |
| Optical Zoom | 4x |
| Lens Focal Length | 5.0 - 20.0mm (28 - 112mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.2" (3cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.7-5.8 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes (Optical Lens Shift VR Image Stabilization) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Contrast-detect TTL AF (9-area automatic, 99-area manual selection) with AF-assist illuminator |
| Focus Modes | Auto, Single Point AF, Face-Priority AF, Focus Lock |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 19.7" (50cm) - infinity Macro: 1.2" (3cm) - infinity |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO (100-800) High Sensitivity Auto ISO (100-1600) Selectable ISO (100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) |
| Shutter Type | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Aperture Range | f/2.7-5.8 (max.) |
| Exposure Metering | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Scene, Exposure Compensation (±2.0EV in 1/3EV increments) |
| White Balance Modes | Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, White Balance Preset |
| Scene Modes | Face-priority AF, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy, Back Light, Smile |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Anytime flash, Flash cancel, Slow sync.) |
| Effective Flash Range | 2' (0.6m) - 17.8' (5.4m) |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| External Flash Control | Not Applicable |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | 0.7 seconds |
| Shutter Lag | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Time Between Shots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Burst Capability | 1.2 fps Continuous/Multishot 16 |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds or 2 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | Yes |
| Memory & Power | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Built-in Memory | 45MB | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards | Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Recording Capacity |
Includes 45MB Built-in Memory Still Image Capacity
Note: All values estimated. |
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| Battery Type | EN-EL10 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Adapter | EH-62D AC Adapter (optional) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output | NTSC & PAL |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Microsoft Windows (2000, XP, Vista) Macintosh OS X (10.3.9, 10.4.x) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | No |
| LCD Display | 2.7" TFT Color LCD (230,000 pixels) |
| Language Options | German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Swedish, Portuguese, Polish, Indonesian, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Czech, Thai, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Turkish, Greek, Hungarian, Arabic |
| Playback Options | Full frame, Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 up), Slide show, Zoom playback, Shooting information display, Auto image rotation, Delete Function (Delete all frames, delete selected frames, protect function available, card format), Image adjustment (Image sharpening, Saturation control, Trim, D-Lighting, Small Pic, Monochrome, Black Border), Sound playback |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.1 x 3.6 x 0.9" (53 x 89 x 23mm) |
| Weight | 4.4 oz. (130 g) without battery |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 20 reviews)
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95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Large clear LCD (19)
- Easy to setup (16)
- Simple controls (13)
- Strong construction (11)
- Easy to keep clean (9)
Cons
- Long lag time (3)
Best Uses
- Travel (19)
- Fun (16)
- Documentary (4)
- Photojournalism (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (13), Professional (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
An excellent compact camera!
I bought this camera for my wife, and she love it because is compact, has a big and bright display, enough zoom (4x) and the lens at 28mm (35mm eqv.) is ...Read complete review
I bought this camera for my wife, and she love it because is compact, has a big and bright display, enough zoom (4x) and the lens at 28mm (35mm eqv.) is very good for family portraits and shooting wide. The video capability is very good too.
I have two cons, one is the lag time, I do not know if it is because I am used to shot with SLRs, but sometimes you can miss a particular gesture of your kid. The second one, is that the camera structure is good but not the strongest. Be careful with it.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good but not great.
Balancing size features and cost is not an easy task. Considering the size of the camera, the images are reasonably good. Despite the large 10 mega pixels the images tend to be soft and...Read complete review
Balancing size features and cost is not an easy task. Considering the size of the camera, the images are reasonably good. Despite the large 10 mega pixels the images tend to be soft and noisy. I had expected more from Nikon. The strength of this camera is it higher accuracy of skin tones and the 4x wide angle 28 equivalent lens. The small size is a plus but would sacrifice for better image quality and a 5x wide angle lens. My two previous sony cameras created sharper overall images, but they lacked depth in skin tones which very often appeared dithered.
The low light focusing is good, much better than the nikon P80 that i returned for poor focusing issues in room light and dusk conditions. Face detection gets lost occasionally in room light conditions. Shutter lag seems about average and flash time is acceptable for this type of camera.
Navigating the menu is about average. Not entirely intuitive at first. The real nuisance with this camera is quickly returning to shooting while in an adjustment or viewing mode. Depressing the shutter will not return you to shooting mode when in the middle of viewing stored images or making changes to settings. One needs to back navigate the menu a little. I guess the intent was to insure settings were executed correctly. However, when you have kids around or the action is happening and need to take a shot quick and you haven't mastered the menu sequence you will likely miss your shot. A bad thing for infrequent users who are not proficient with navigating the controls.
The rotary selector is a neat feature which allows you to scroll through pix and menus by rotating the dial and works well. For me however the small size of the dial or perhaps the small size of the center "okay" button, frequently cause me to miss the okay button, hitting the up or down arrows if i am not extremely careful. Raising or enlarging the okay button would eliminate that problem. A standard mini usb would have saved on yet another chord requirement.
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Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor Operation in Low Light
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
I use the camera for indoor and out door family photos and scenere. I also use it at work maybe once a month for up cloose shots of hardware. The video is just a novelty for me.
Images are very clear, face detection and image stabilization work very well. 99% of the shotsw are great in normal lighting. Like all cameras you need to play with the settings in low light.
Good form and feel especially with the Slate Black.
Highly recommended.
One feature I'd like to have is bluetooth or other wireless capability to eliminate downloading gear.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Battery Life
- size
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
I bought this to shoot my daughters wedding.
I was amazed at how versatile it is.
After many, many years of 35mm and 120, I bought an Olympus digital P&S. It was "OK" but not great.
This camera was a real joy. They have made wonderful advances in the onboard computer.
Not just in the things it will do for you but in the options you have in overriding the preset definitions.
I am a little disappointed that the battery doesn't last longer w/o recharging.
And the size is a pro and a con.
It's is so small and light that you can pretty much have it with you all the time.
On the other hand, it is so small and light that I have to keep double checking that I haven't lost it and the controls are a bit on the small side.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
Cons
- Long Lag Time
Best Uses
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
I bought this for my boyfriend for his birthday and he has been carring it around since he got it.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy Setup
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
Use as a more portable camera in addition to My SLR.
Small, quick and easy to carry with me when I don't want bulk.
Sharp pictures.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Short Lag Time
- Simple to understand menu
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Noisy at high ISO's
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
For a fast, easy to use, and always available camera I find the NikonS600 perfect. It is noisy at very high ISO's but for most purposes it does a first rate job. It is versatile, quick to set up and produces excellent results. It fits a shirt pocket so is easily at hand. The menu system is straight forward and after a few uses I found it quite simple and logical.
There are no significant problems for routine use.
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Pocket size
- Short Lag Time
Cons
- LCD hard to see in sun
- Poor Operation in Low Light
Best Uses
- Documentary
- Fun
- Training
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
We bought 20 of these for a research project based on the price and pixel count. Generally it performs well, but there are some shortfalls.
*The LCD is difficult to see in the sun - may be a universal problem
*The camera sometimes won't "take" a photo - no explination given.
*The zoom is difficult to use - moves in what seem to be pre-set focal lengths - like 28mm, 50mm, 100mm. Difficult to get in between.
*Users often turn the camera off by pressing the on-off button when they attempted to press the shutter.
*Camera is very small = easy to carry in a shirt pocket. But the size makes it easy to misplace.
*Images are OK, best to use the highest quality setting to lessen noise in the shodows.
Generally I like the camera. I personally found it easy to use the to carry. The flash is great.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
S600 replaced 3 year old coolpix. Old model had bad door for battery slot, S600 major correction. View screen upgraded, VR lenses great on dink cameras for 35MM hands. Used at Grand Canyon on tripod for moonrise, flash off, good slow exposure.
Not a D200, but perfect for candid shots. Excellent lag time for quick candid people photos.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Good clear pictures
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Coating chipped easily
Best Uses
- Art
- Documentary
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
I got this camera to use on films as a script supervisor.
It works well and quickly and takes good pictures.
It's a good size and has a nice sized screen.
It's light with a sleek design.
Works great with iPhoto.
I wish I could find a good case for it. I like to keep it in my pocket and the cases I've found are too big for that.
The coating on one side chipped off a bit in the first week I had it.
Pros
- 4x zoom
- Bright LCD
- Nice wide angle
- Small pocket size
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
Balancing size features and cost is not an easy task. Considering the size of the camera, the images are reasonably good. Despite the large 10 mega pixels the images tend to be soft and noisy. I had expected more from Nikon. The strength of this camera is it higher accuracy of skin tones and the 4x wide angle 28 equivalent lens. The small size is a plus but would sacrifice for better image quality and a 5x wide angle lens. My two previous sony cameras created sharper overall images, but they lacked depth in skin tones which very often appeared dithered.
The low light focusing is good, much better than the nikon P80 that i returned for poor focusing issues in room light and dusk conditions. Face detection gets lost occasionally in room light conditions. Shutter lag seems about average and flash time is acceptable for this type of camera.
Navigating the menu is about average. Not entirely intuitive at first. The real nuisance with this camera is quickly returning to shooting while in an adjustment or viewing mode. Depressing the shutter will not return you to shooting mode when in the middle of viewing stored images or making changes to settings. One needs to back navigate the menu a little. I guess the intent was to insure settings were executed correctly. However, when you have kids around or the action is happening and need to take a shot quick and you haven't mastered the menu sequence you will likely miss your shot. A bad thing for infrequent users who are not proficient with navigating the controls.
The rotary selector is a neat feature which allows you to scroll through pix and menus by rotating the dial and works well. For me however the small size of the dial or perhaps the small size of the center "okay" button, frequently cause me to miss the okay button, hitting the up or down arrows if i am not extremely careful. Raising or enlarging the okay button would eliminate that problem. A standard mini usb would have saved on yet another chord requirement.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Long Lag Time
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
I mainly bought this camera for a family vacation to Disney and a long awaited family reunion. It proved to be just what I wanted. It is compact and produces very clear and nearly fool proof pics.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
I use it to save my memories in travel and special moments.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentary
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
Bought for a trip to Europe - easy to use, love the simplicity of the make & fun directions for each function on screen - takes clear beautiful shots - great zoom but the lens extends everytime you turn it on, not REALLY a big deal- good color and good at night/ no light. Only thing - where is the red eye reduction - guess I have to read the manual and I'm used to Sony's where I charge the whole camera on the base for the battery - this one you have to remove the battery and charge it separately - i highly recommend picking up a second battery since its so cheap - i lost mine half way through my vacation but now I know better!
- Recommended:
- Nikon EN-EL10 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
Small and compact, very functional. Love it
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
user's friendly uses most of the day with good result.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
I bought this as an upgrade to my old Coolpix camera from over 4 years ago. I have a Nikon D70 and I stayed with Nikon for my point & shoot. I found the menus easy to navigate without looking at the manual only because it was almost the same set-up as my old Coolpix point & shoot.
The pictures from this camera come out crisp and clean. Some of my recent best shots have been taken with this camera.
This is great for everyday use or if you are just getting started with photography and dont want to spend over $1,000.00 for a nice camera.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentary
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
I use this camera to take pictures of sports and also big social gatherings. It is terrific and takes great distance and close up shots. The vibration isolation works fantastic!
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
This is a great point-n-shoot camera. Excellent shutter speed and great photos. It is a compact camera and you will find the buttons to be small. It takes a little time to familiarize yourself with the operation of the camera but once you do it is a snap.
Note to Nikon: Change your celebrity rep fast. I mean really. Ashton Kutcher. Do you need a celebrity rep.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Ideal weight
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Catch them unawares
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
The S600 is by my side at all times. An integral part of my everyday carry bag. The weight and speed are exceptional. Ease of use goes without saying. A BIG handed person might find it a bit small. I have basketball player hands and do fine.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
I shoot Nikon DSLRs for professional shots, and I carry this around for family and convenience. I am very happy with the camera's size, battery life, and general picture quality.
Downsides:
1. The menus are awkward. I don't know who could use all of the scene settings.
2. The video recording is only for emergencies. I shot my daughter's piano recital - 4 minutes - and wound up with a momento but something barely worth posting to youtube.
3. No RAW/NEF setting. Maybe just too much to ask from an inexpensive P&S, but it would have been really nice.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
Cons
- Long Lag Time
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix S600 Digital Camera (Slate Black):
I bought this camera for my wife, and she love it because is compact, has a big and bright display, enough zoom (4x) and the lens at 28mm (35mm eqv.) is very good for family portraits and shooting wide. The video capability is very good too.
I have two cons, one is the lag time, I do not know if it is because I am used to shot with SLRs, but sometimes you can miss a particular gesture of your kid. The second one, is that the camera structure is good but not the strongest. Be careful with it.
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Memory Cards
Sufficient memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.
- Price: $12.95
- CAD 13.25
Batteries & Power
Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
- Price: $19.95
- CAD 20.41
Bags & Straps
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a strap.
- Price: $13.95
- CAD 14.27
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $7.49
- CAD 7.66
Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
- Price: $9.95
- CAD 10.18
Filters & Adapters
Get the desired effect with a filter and the appropriate adapter.
- Price: $13.98
- CAD 14.30
Tripod & Support
Place your camera on a tripod for the support and stability you need.
- Price: $12.95
- CAD 13.25
Books & Tutorials
Learn all that your new camera can do.
- Price: $17.95
- CAD 18.36
Warranties & Support
Guarantee your enjoyment with premium coverage and support.
- Price: $22.95
- CAD 23.48
What's in the Box
- EN-EL10 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
- MH-63 Battery Charger
- USB Cable (UC-E6)
- Audio/Video Cable (EG-CP14)
- Wrist Strap (AN-CP18)
- Coolpix Software Suite CD-ROM
- User Guide
- 1-Year Nikon U.S.A. Limited Warranty
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We’ve made iPhone and Android mobile apps available for your service and shopping convenience. Use filtered search to find and purchase almost any item we sell and ship worldwide. Download product manuals and guides for many popular items. See high-resolution product images in close-up detail. Manage wishlists and view order history. Visit our Mobile Apps page to download.
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