Product Description

Fast and fabulous 10 megapixels camera with the 0.7 second start-up time and wealth of advanced automatic features. Scene auto selector automatically ensures that all camera settings are optimized for the best possible results in a variety of popular photographic situations. Active child mode will keep the camera focused on a selected subject, even if it is rushing around and smile detection helps you capture portraits where everyone is smiling. The Coolpix S610 - ready to act whenever, and wherever, you are.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #24875 in Camera & Photo
• Color: Deep Red
• Brand: Nikon
• Model: S610 Deep Red
• Dimensions: 2.20" h x .90" w x 3.80" l, 1.70 pounds
• Display size: 3

Features

• 10.0-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
• 4x wide-angle optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens; Optical VR Image Stabilization
• Bright 3.0-inch high-resolution LCD; Scene Auto Selector
• Auto adjusts up to ISO 3200; In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and Enhanced Face-Priority AF
• Captures images to SD/SDHC cards (not included)

Manufacturer's Description

Nikon’s remarkably fast, stylish Coolpix S610 combines class-leading speed with 10.0 effective megapixels and a 4x wide angle Zoom-Nikkor glass lens for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches. The sleek all-metal design makes it easy to carry, and the huge, bright 3.0-inch LCD makes it easy to compose and share pictures. Plus, with Nikon’s EXPEED image processor and Optical VR Image Stabilization, the Coolpix S610 gets you sharp pictures with minimal shutter lag. Active Child Mode will track a fast moving subject, even if it moves out of the frame and comes back in!

Coolpix S610 Highlights

10.0 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches.

4x wide-angle Zoom-Nikkor glass lens gets you close to the action while still able to capture expansive landscapes.

Optical VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake.

Huge, bright 3.0-inch wide-angle LCD makes it easy to view and share your pictures.

Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the correct scene you are taking a picture of and adjusts camera setting.

Active Child mode will track a moving subject to ensure sharp focus.

Stylish, metal design slips right into your shirt pocket or purse!

Auto adjusts up to ISO 3200 and lets you keep shooting, even in low light.

Nikon In-Camera Innovations:

• In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera
• Enhanced Face-Priority AF automatically focuses on up to 12 faces
• D-Lighting rescues dark or backlit images by improving brightness and detail where needed

Customer Reviews

Good, not great
Just got my 610c and it's good, not great.

Things I like:
- WiFi feature is pretty cool. Not exactly sure how much I'll use it but it's nice to be able to share pictures and have online backup on an extended trip, provided you can find a compatible hotspot.
- Picture quality is good. I've been a Canon user for years and I think the Canon Digic processor produces better pictures, but the Nikon is very good.
- Fast start up time
- Decent battery life, even with WiFi (plus some smart power features like wifi upload when you plug it in)
- Nice, large LCD viewfinder
- Good, intuitive UI
- Smile mode works well

Things I don't like:
- The shutterspeed seems slow, especially in red-eye mode. I find a lot of pics in redeye mode have the people with eyes closed. My Canons never did this.
- All the scene modes are a bit bewildering... I think it will take some time to figure out which modes work best in which situations.
- Proprietary connector for PC, looks like mini-USB, but isn't

Very Fragile Screen on Coolpix S610
I took about 150 shots with my new Coolpix S610, and then I learned how fragile the viewing screen is. My initial experience was great:
- Fast set-up right out of the box.
- Long-lasting battery
- Easy-to-follow screen settings and icons
- Large, bright screen
But then when I was stepping off an escalator, my camera brushed against the handrail and the screen was damaged. I didn't notice a problem at first, but the damage soon appeared: wavy lines on the screen, yellow color, and an ugly black spot the size of a coin. The camera still takes pictures but the viewing screen is messed up.

So learn from my mistake, and be very careful wth the screen on this camera. Don't let anything press against it or bump it!

Excellent and fast
Nikon Coolpix S610 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom (Deep Red)

Just upgraded from the Coolpix 3100 3mp.
Took this on a recent trip and the camera worked wonderfully. I was nervous about a rechargeable battery, but that lasted a little longer than it states. The camera is very fast from picture to picture and goes quickly from playback to shooting with a touch of the button. 10mp takes a very nice picture. A very nice point and shoot.

The only unperfect thing is the night shooting mode. You have to hold the camera perfectly still or the shot is blurry.
A gorillapod takes care of that for those outside night-time shots. It's worth the extra 2 seconds.