The Nikon Coolpix S60 is a 10 megapixel digital camera. It has a 5x optical zoom lens with a focal length equivalent to 33-165mm in 35mm format. 4x digital zoom is available too.

• Image Stabilization
• Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds
• Macro focusing: 9cm
• Smile Shutter: Automatically takes a photo when someone is smiling
• Blink Warning: Gives you a warning if someone blinked when the picture was taken
• Face Priority AF
• Red Eye Fix: Automatically fixes red eye
• D Lighting: Enhance a photo by adjusting the lighting
• CCD Size: 1/2.3 inches
• Special resolution for widescreen TV playback
• Voice Recording

The touch controlled LCD monitor is 3.5 inches in size. The screen is made up of around 230,000 dots.

The flash modes are: auto, red eye reduction, on, off, slow sync and automatic.

There are a number of preset scene modes. These are: Food, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close-up, Panorama Assist, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy, draw and Back Light.

You can shoot TV quality movies with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. The top recording speed is 30 frames per second. Sound can be recorded and optical zoom can be applied before shooting starts.

Among the more advanced features are:

• ISO: Auto, Manual 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (3200 at 5 megapixels)
• Exposure Compensation: +/- 2 in 0.3 steps
• White Balance: Auto, Manual, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash
• Continuous Shooting
• Best Shot Selector
• Multi Shot Grids
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.8-4.8 (set automatically)

All the necessary cables and software are supplied to attach the Nikon Coolpix S60 to a computer, television set and compatible printer.

Description:	10 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom lens
Ease of Use:	8
Features:	8
Colour:	8
Macro:	8
Indoors:	8
Value for Money:	8
Style:	9
Movie Mode:	8
Image Quality:	8
Build Quality:	9
Total:	82
Verdict:	Picture quality compares well with other pocket digital cameras. The touch controlled LCD screen will appeal to gadget lovers. The camera is easy enough to use, looks good and is certainly an option to add to your shortlist.
Review Date:	January 2009
Related Pages:	Nikon Coolpix S60 Specification Nikon Coolpix S60 Sample Images Nikon Coolpix S60 Features

	GBP 199.25
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Nikon Coolpix S60