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nikon coolpix s3 black screen
camera failed after limited use. out of warranty, sent to nikon, they say it may be the image sensor. want $104 to fix....

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memory card problem
My camera came with a 512MB SD IMPACT memory card. That card continues to work fine in my camera. However, I have been...

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Camera freezes when changed from Auto >...
Nikon Coolpix s3 powers on OK when switch is on auto mode, but when switched to "Scene" mode cannot shoot,...

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display icons
Hi. I have lost my Nikon handbook and I don't know what the display icons mean.

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suddenly lost the function of displaying...
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nikon coolpix s3 digital camera i bay a nikon coolpix s3 digital camera but tha problem is bateri is empy, im not...

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Sherwood Digi Photo Frame - instructions
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The camera powers on fine, although it has...
The camera powers on fine, although it has a black screen with no image. What type problem is this and is it fixable or...

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nikon coolpix S3- most of the screen is...
i have a nikon coolpix S3- most of the screen is black just on shooting mode (a part of the upper screen from both sides...

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Color of pictures
I noticed on my Nikon coolpix S3 camera the colors are not "true to life". Purple looks like a blue, blues...

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lense error
i have a nikon coolpix s3 camera that gets a lense error when the camera is turned on

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Nikon Coolpix S3 Digital
I have a problem with my Nikon CoopixS3: I can view old photos on the screen but when I change it to shoot mode the...

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internal clicking sound in coolpix s3
When my camera is in shoot mode I can hear a quiet clicking sound. This was not evident before. What should I do? Janet

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Spoiled pictures
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Specifications

Key Features

Camera TypeCompact

Image Sensor TypeCCD

Resolution6.4 Megapixel

Optical Zoom3x

Lens

Focus TypeAutofocus

Focal Length5.8 - 17.4 mm

Interchangeable LensWithout Interchangeable Lens

35mm Zoom Lens35 - 105 mm

Digital Zoom4x

Macro Focus Range1.6 in. to Infinity (w)

Focus Range12 in. to Infinity (w)

Image Quality

Camera Resolution6.4 Megapixel

Image Resolutions640 x 480 · 1024 x 768 · 2048 x 1536 · 2816 x 2112

Video

Video Resolutions640 x 480 (VGA) · 320 x 240 (QVGA) · 160 x 120

Video Speed15 fps

Exposure Control

Frames per Second1.6 Frames

Aperture Rangef3/f5.4 (w/t)

White BalanceAuto · Daylight / Sunny (Preset) · Fluorescent (Preset) · Cloudy (Preset) · Incandescent (Preset) · Flash (Preset)

Storage

Memory TypeBuilt-in · SD Card

Compression TypeJPEG

File Size (High Res.)3 MB (43 images on 128MB card)

File Size (Low Res.).75 MB (about 171 images on 128MB card)

Built-in Memory Size12 MB

Flash

ISO Speeds200 · 100 · 50 · 400 · Auto

Flash TypeBuilt-in

Flash FunctionsFlash Off · Auto Flash · Fill-in Flash · Red-eye Reduction Flash · Slow Sync

Viewfinder / Display

LCD PanelWith LCD Panel

LCD Panel Size2.5 in.

LCD Screen Resolution110,000 pixels

LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position

Interfaces

Video InterfaceVideo Out

Interface TypeUSB

Power Supply

Battery TypeProprietary Lithium

Battery Life190 Images

Included Features

Self Timer10 Sec.

Built-in MicrophoneWith Built-in Microphone

System Requirements

Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition · Microsoft Windows XP Professional · Microsoft Windows 98SE · Apple Mac OS X · Microsoft Windows 2000 · Microsoft Windows ME

Dimensions

Depth0.8 in.

Height2.3 in.

Width3.5 in.

Weight0.26 lb.

Nikon Contact Information

Main support number1-800-NIKON-UX , 1-800-NIKON-US