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Category: Point-and-Shoot

The Nikon Coolpix S3 is an ultra compact with 6MP resolution, a 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor ED lens and an extra large 2.5 in. LCD monitor.

It features a shutter speed range of 2-1/350 sec., and has 17 Scene Modes to simplify shooting in a range of common situations.

Nikon's innovative D-Lighting function compensates for exposure problems by adding light and detail to dark areas of shots, while keeping brighter areas just as they are. Nikon's In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically does away with red eyes in-camera. And Nikon exclusive BSS (Best Shot Selector) selects and saves the best of a series of several shots.

The Nikon S3 incorporates the Nikon Face Priority AF* function that uses advanced biometric facial recognition technology to detect a person's face at typical portrait taking distances, then automatically focuses on the face area.

* Face recognition capability may be limited depending on the shooting conditions.

The Nikon Coolpix S3 should appeal to point-and-shoot photographers desiring a slim and easy-to-use ultra compact.

	Nikon Coolpix S3	QuickFact™ Sheet
	Image Sensor	6.0 effective megapixels (2816 x 2112) 1/2.5 in. CCD
	Lens	Zoom-Nikkor ED
	Focal Length	5.8-17.4mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 35-105mm); 12 elements in 10 groups
	Maximum Aperture	Two-step (Open/ND filter (-3.0AV)); f/3.0-5.4
	Optical Zoom	3x
	Macro	4 cm / 1.6 in.
	Auto Focus	• Contrast-detect TTL AF with AF-assist illuminator • Center, auto multi-AF
	Shutter Speed	2-1/350 sec.
	Exposure Control	Auto, Scene Modes
	Shooting Modes	Still: 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, Underwater), BSS (Best Shot Selector), Color Options, Blur Warning, Date Imprint, Self-timer (10 sec.); Continuous: approx. 1.8fps, Multi-shot 16 (available only at 2816 x 2112 image size), Interval timer shooting; Movie: With sound: TV movie (640) at 15fps, Small size (320) at 15fps, Smaller size (160) at 15fps; Without sound: Time-lapse movie at 15fps
	Exposure Compensation
	Light Metering
	White Balance
	Viewfinder
	LCD	2.5-in. 110,000-dot TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment
	ISO Sensitivity
	Storage Media	SD memory card (optional), 12MB of Internal memory equipped
	Battery	One EN-EL8 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (Supplied ), COOLSTATION MV-11 (supplied), AC Adapter EH-63 (supplied) Battery Life (approx.): One rechargeable lithium-ion battery EN-EL8 (supplied), 190 images (based on CIPA standard*)
	Included Accessories	• No memory card included • EN-EL8 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, EH-63 AC Adapter, COOLSTATION MV-11 Cradle • Audio Video Cable, USB Cable • Strap (Hand) • Software CD-ROM (PictureProject)
	Dimensions (W x H x D)	89.9 x 57.5 x 19.7 mm / 3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8 in.
	Weight (Camera body only)	118g / 4.2 oz.
	MSRP	US $379.95 / CDN $499.95