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Nikon Coolpix SQ 3 Megapixels and Smaller

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  • Image Sensor TypeCCD
    Resolution3.34 Megapixel
    Optical Zoom3x
    Camera TypeStandard Point and Shoot
    Interchangeable LensNot Interchangeable Lenses
    35mm Zoom Lens37 - 111 mm
    Digital Zoom4x
    Focus TypeAutofocus
    Focus Range12 in. to Infinity (w)
    Macro Focus Range1.6 in. to Infinity (w)
    Focal Length5.6 - 16.8 mm
    Camera Resolution3.34 Megapixel
    Image Resolutions640 x 480 • 2016 x 1512 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768
    Video Resolutions320 x 240 (QVGA)
    Video Speed15 fps
    Max Movie Length40 Seconds
    Video FormatQuickTime
    Aperture Rangef5.4 (w) - f2.7/f4.8 (w/t)
    Shutter Speed2 - 1/2000 sec
    White BalanceAuto • Manual
    Frames Per Second2 Frames
    Memory TypeCompactFlash Card Type I
    Compression ModesFine • Normal • Basic
    Compression TypeJPEG
    File Size (High Res.)1.78 MB (72 images on 128MB card)
    File Size (Low Res.)0.47 MB (about 272 images on 128MB card)
    ISO SpeedsAuto • 100 • 200 • 80
    Flash TypeBuilt-In
    Flash FunctionsFlash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
    ViewfinderWithout Viewfinder
    LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
    LCD Panel Size1.5 in.
    LCD Screen Resolution117,600 pixels
    LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
    Interface TypeUSB
    Video InterfaceVideo Out
    Battery TypeProprietary Lithium
    Self Timer10 Sec. • 3 Sec.
    Mp3 Built In
    Operating SystemApple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    Width3.2 in.
    Depth1 in.
    Height3.2 in.
    Weight0.39 lb.
    Included AccessoriesSoftware • USB Cable • Video Cable • Cradle / Docking Station • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Battery • AC Power Adapter • Lens Cap
    Product ID20700852

Product Description

  • Sensor: 3.1 megapixel CCD
  • Max resolution: 2016 x 1512 pixels
  • Lens: 3x optical f/2.8-5.6 5.6-16.8mm (35mm equiv 37-111mm)
  • Exposure: Programmed auto w. exposure compensation and scene modes
  • Focus: Manual and autofocus with single shot and continuous AF
  • Viewfinder: LCD only
  • Still file format: JPEG
  • Movie mode
  • Storage media: CompactFlash Type I
  • USB interface via COOL-STATION cradle


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    User Reviews

    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:4
    Submitted by ELmo a Expert

    Date Reviewed: March 17, 2005

    Strengths:    Excellent picture quality. Compact, discreet (with swivel can shoot from hip, eye level, sideways, backwards, whatever...). Functional. Nice Style. Charger/docking station included.

    If you can still find one, should be super cheap now- and you shoudl get it.

    Weaknesses:    Battery life; spec's are honest and only give it an hour- under normal use eth battery will give you about 8 to 12 hours though. Need second battery if you are travelling though- and carefull eth made in China ones do not last as long as the made in Japan one that came with the camera- maybe 4 to 8 hours at best, brand new!

    After a year the door and clip for the battery broke.

    Bottom Line:   
    GREAT camera, period. Bought it for a companion to our Nikon SLR (which we use for more "serious"/proffesional photography)- for fun, snapshots around the house, office needs, and discreet size.

    Camera far surpassed expectations. Very user friendly, many, functional, usefull scene modes. Excellent macro, good zoom (for size), and very, very discreet, fits in pocket, and if you shut of the volume and "welcome" sound it is silent- and the batteries last longer!

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    Price Paid:    $420.00

    Purchased At:   Henry's

    Similar Products Used:   Fuji Fine Pix, Canon and Sony (can't recall models).


    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by BigPowerlifter a Intermediate

    Date Reviewed: January 1, 2005

    Strengths:    Metal Body,Self Portrait Swivel lens,Takes Good Pictures and close ups.

    Weaknesses:    Part of lens blocks screen for self portraits.

    Bottom Line:   
    Well made(Metal Body),stylish,camera,that takes very nice pictures.

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    Price Paid:    $188.00

    Purchased At:   Buy Rite Digital

    Similar Products Used:   Nikon Coolpix 950


    Overall Rating:3
    Value Rating:3
    Submitted by irrlicht a Casual

    Date Reviewed: March 17, 2004

    Strengths:    easy to use
    small and slim
    nice design
    bundled adobe photoshop elements 2
    lots of features

    Weaknesses:    noisy images
    slow AF
    nikonView software is a desaster

    Bottom Line:   
    I bought this camera a month ago mainly to get
    quick and easy internet-ready pictures.

    It is good looking, fun to use and small enough to take it with you.

    On the other hand pictures are noisy and tend to be unusable on higher iso settings.


    Build quality is ok and it seems to be reasonable solid.
    Lens is ok too, just some light distortion at the wide end (not really noticeable).

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    Purchased At:   local discounter

    Similar Products Used:   no, this is my first digital


    Overall Rating:1
    Value Rating:1
    Submitted by Dan Plumlee a Casual

    Date Reviewed: December 9, 2003

    Strengths:    Snazzy camera w/ great features and easy to use. Love the Cool-pix swivel and the way it leads to creative photography.

    Weaknesses:    Too fragile for a consumer grade camera. This camera didn't hold up to normal wear and tear and was not backed up by the Nikon limited warranty. Picture quality was fair at best.

    Bottom Line:   
    This camera was a costly mistake. It proved to be a very fragile camera for a consumer grade model. I would not recommend buying this camera if your intent is to carry a camera around with you and give it a fair bit of use. In this case the camera was dropped approximately 12", enough to void the Nikon warranty and cost another $180+ to repair.

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    Price Paid:    $365.00

    Purchased At:   ClickforDigital.com

    Similar Products Used:   Early Nikon Coolpix
    Olympus C-3000


    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Einaej a Casual

    Date Reviewed: November 28, 2003

    Strengths:    The lens rotate so u can take self pictures, and its very versatile to carry around and about. Also do to its petite size and slim shape its not a hassle to toss this camera in your purse.

    Weaknesses:    The green light flash can be a bit eye blinding at times...

    Bottom Line:   
    I love this camera! I recieved it as a gift and Ive been enjoying it ever since. The cameras functions are very straight foward, and easy to use.
    Great for first time digital camera users like me!

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    Purchased At:   0



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    • Image Sensor TypeCCD
      Resolution3.34 Megapixel
      Optical Zoom3x
      Camera TypeStandard Point and Shoot
      Interchangeable LensNot Interchangeable Lenses
      35mm Zoom Lens37 - 111 mm
      Digital Zoom4x
      Focus TypeAutofocus
      Focus Range12 in. to Infinity (w)
      Macro Focus Range1.6 in. to Infinity (w)
      Focal Length5.6 - 16.8 mm
      Camera Resolution3.34 Megapixel
      Image Resolutions640 x 480 • 2016 x 1512 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768
      Video Resolutions320 x 240 (QVGA)
      Video Speed15 fps
      Max Movie Length40 Seconds
      Video FormatQuickTime
      Aperture Rangef5.4 (w) - f2.7/f4.8 (w/t)
      Shutter Speed2 - 1/2000 sec
      White BalanceAuto • Manual
      Frames Per Second2 Frames
      Memory TypeCompactFlash Card Type I
      Compression ModesFine • Normal • Basic
      Compression TypeJPEG
      File Size (High Res.)1.78 MB (72 images on 128MB card)
      File Size (Low Res.)0.47 MB (about 272 images on 128MB card)
      ISO SpeedsAuto • 100 • 200 • 80
      Flash TypeBuilt-In
      Flash FunctionsFlash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
      ViewfinderWithout Viewfinder
      LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
      LCD Panel Size1.5 in.
      LCD Screen Resolution117,600 pixels
      LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
      Interface TypeUSB
      Video InterfaceVideo Out
      Battery TypeProprietary Lithium
      Self Timer10 Sec. • 3 Sec.
      Mp3 Built In
      Operating SystemApple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
      Width3.2 in.
      Depth1 in.
      Height3.2 in.
      Weight0.39 lb.
      Included AccessoriesSoftware • USB Cable • Video Cable • Cradle / Docking Station • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Battery • AC Power Adapter • Lens Cap
      Product ID20700852
      Release Date6/2/2004
     

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