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Nikon Coolpix S520 Features

Megapixels and Zoom

Nikon Coolpix S520 The Nikon Coolpix S520 is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens. The focal length of the lens is equivalent to 35 - 105mm in 35mm format. The maximum aperture is f/2.8 - 4.7. 4x digital zoom is available too.

Basics

LCD

The size of the LCD screen is 2.5 inches. It is made up of around 153,000 pixels.

Flash

The maximum range of the flash unit is 8m. The flash modes are: Slow sync, Redeye reduction with slow sync, Flash cancel/ flash off, Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction and Anytime flash.

Scene Modes

There are 15 scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Beach / Snow, Sunset, Dusk / Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Panorama Assist, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy and Back Light.

Movies

Movies can be recorded at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 pixels and at a top speed of 30 frames per second. Optical zoom can be applied before shooting, but only digital zoom can be adjusted while shooting is progress.

Advanced Features

Computer - Printers - Television

Cables and software are included in the box to connect the Nikon Coolpix S520 to a television, compatible printer and computer. Nikon Coolpix S520

Nikon Coolpix S520 Summary
Description:8 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom lens
Ease of Use:9
Features:7
Colour:8
Macro:6
Indoors:8
Value for Money:8
Style:8
Movie Mode:8
Image Quality:7
Build Quality:8
Total:77
Verdict:This is a small snapshot camera, available at the cheaper end of the market. It is easy to use and has an unfussy design. Picture quality was mixed in my tests.
Review Date:September 2008
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WHERE TO BUY THE Nikon Coolpix S520?
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Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, please make sure you double check the feature set and specification at the point of purchase.

Nikon Coolpix S520