Nikon Coolpix S3500 Jacks Review

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JACKS REVIEW

NIKON COOLPIX S3500

‘Please note, these reviews are my opinion on the cameras that I stock and sell, the reviews are not meant to be full blown technical reviews and I do not post any test images on line, they are designed to give you some assistance (in layman’s terms, as requested by my customers) when choosing a camera that is right for you. I try to keep them as simple and short as possible.

These reviews are the result of requests from my customers.’

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Nikons brand new model has arrived and I have been taking my usual test shots with it.

Build quality is very good, it actually feels ‘smoother’ than the S3300 its predecessor, the control buttons feel a little bit tighter, in a good way. Other than that, the layout is almost the same. They have kept the video quick start button on the back of the camera, which is good. The lens is now a 7x optical zoom, not massive, but then this model is not meant to be. The LCD screen is the same size, but to me it appeared to be a bit sharper and clearer to see.

The main upgrade on this model is the CCD image sensor, which is 20MP! The test shots it produced for me are very sharp and detailed, but not too much.

I printed some A4 prints and can see it easily printing detailed A3 prints as well. I took my shots on an overcast day, but it coped very well, delivering some nicely exposed images. The colour was very good, detail excellent. My only small gripe was that they looked very slightly underexposed for my liking. However, this was not a massive problem. I took the shots on fully automatic and the camera does have a bracketing option so any exposure issue in difficult lighting conditions can be overcome.

Image stabilization appeared to work well during my test and there was no delay between pressing the shutter and image capture. Also took some very good close up images (macro).

Focusing was very quick and accurate.

The camera has the normal shooting modes (scene) x18 that you would expect to find on the class, including, Auto scene mode, landscape, beach, snow, B&W etc.

If you are looking for a good general-purpose, reliable compact camera that will fit into your pocket, then this would be a very good option. And its comes with a Nikon 2 year warranty.

 Camera Key Features (from Nikon UK website)

·        Slimline style: boasts a slender 20.5 mm body with extra focus on design detail and available in eight vivid colours, some featuring line art.

·        20 MP CCD image sensor: enables you to capture outstandingly detailed images, creatively crop photos, and produce superb poster-size enlargements.

·        7x NIKKOR wide-angle optical zoom lens (26–182mm): from group shots to close-ups, this lens offers superb precision and sharp resolution, so you can capture quality moments with ease.

·        Lens-shift VR (vibration reduction): enjoy steady photos and movies every time with Nikon’s automatic vibration reduction technology, which counters the effects of camera shake in real time.

·        Crisp HD (720p) video recording: record moments in motion instantly and in high definition, thanks to a dedicated movie-record button.

·        6.7-cm (2.7-in.) LCD screen: whether you shoot in bright sunlight or low light, the large LCD screen with brightness adjustment offers clear shooting and playback.

·        Smart portrait system: snap perfect portraits every time. Smile timer takes the shot when your subject smiles; Blink proof alerts you when someone’s eyes were closed; Skin softening adjusts uneven skin tones for smoother-looking skin; Red-eye Fix corrects false eye colour due to the flash; and Glamour retouch options help you make portraits look more flattering.

·        Retouch menu: enhance your photos on the spot with a wide range of filter effects, including quick effect mode in playback. Examples include Selective Colour, which converts your image to monochrome and then adds a splash of colour to the area of your choice, while Cross Screen adds a starry effect to bright objects.

·        18 scene modes: automatically optimize the camera settings for popular photographic styles, effects and locations. Achieve great shots just by selecting the mode that matches your situation.

·        Subject Tracking AF: capture sharp shots of subjects that can’t or won’t stay still. Subject Tracking AF keeps the camera focused on a selected subject even if it is moving around.

·        Wireless transfer: compatible with Eye-Fi X2 (or later) cards. Transmit your digital photos (in JPEG format) directly to your smart device or personal computer and take advantage of Nikon’s online photo sharing service.

·        EXPEED C2 image processing system: delivers enhanced movie recording, high-sensitivity performance and maximum image quality.

 SPECIFICATIONS

·        NIKKOR wide-angle 7x optical zoom lens (26-182mm)

·        20.1megapixel CCD image sensor

·        HD video

·        SCENE AUTO SELECTOR (22 SCENE MODES)

·        SUBJECT TRACKING AF MODE

·        LENS SHIFT VR (VIBRATION REDUCTION)

·        SMART PORTRAIT

·        BEST SHOT SELECTOR