Nikon Coolpix S3000 12MP Digital Camera

Nikon's style setting, image making Coolpix S3000 combines 12.0 effective megapixels with a 4x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens for stunning prints as large as 16x20 inches. The sleek, all-metal design slips right in your pocket or purse, and the incredible, bright 2.7-inch LCD makes it easy to compose and share pictures even in bright sunlight. The Coolpix S3000, with Nikon's EXPEED image processing concept and 4-way Image Stabilization System enables you to take incredible pictures, incredibly easy. Nikon's Smart Portrait System enables users to get great portraits of smiling faces with smooth skin tones and without red-eye and blink.

Ultra-slim styling and fine quality that brings greater satisfaction to photography and to carrying a camera

Combining the precision optics of a Nikkor lens with the image quality and performance benefits of Nikon's innovative EXPEED digital image-processing concept, the Coolpix S3000 places advanced shooting functions comfortably in the hand for greater fun with photography.

The 19mm slim Coolpix S3000 features quality materials and construction that are instantly recognizable when taken into the hand. And with the Coolpix S3000 available in a diverse selection of attractive colors, it's the perfect tool to express personal style. Plus simple operation of advanced functions in its slim design makes it a pleasure to carry around anywhere.

Outstanding imaging ability begins with 12.0 effective megapixels of sharp resolution with an optimized processing system to faithfully reproduce fine details and subtle tones, deliver quick response, and maintain image quality and clarity when taking advantage of extended light sensitivity settings as high as ISO 3200. The Coolpix S3000 is also equipped with a precision 4x zoom, Nikkor lens that employs six aspherical surfaces ably covers focal lengths from 27-108mm (35mm format equivalent) allowing flexibility in shooting subjects near or far.

EXPEED digital imaging technology
Nikon's smarter approach to digital imaging technology. From image capture to processing, Nikon's comprehensive EXPEED digital imaging concept encompasses the entire picture-taking operation. EXPEED is much more than a processing engine; it is a revolution in digital photography.

VR image stabilization in action.
Four advanced image stabilizing features* help ensure sharper results
Nikon's Electronic VR image stabilization compensates for the effects of camera shake. Motion Detection automatically controls shutter speed and the ISO setting to compensate for subject movement as well as camera shake. ISO 3200 capability allows faster shutter speeds when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects. And, Nikon's original BSS (Best Shot Selector) function automatically shoots a series of sequential frames and saves the one with the sharpest focus.

* The camera selects and uses only the features required to optimize each image.

Intelligent automation contributes to carefree shooting
Nikon's Scene Auto Selector eliminates the need to manually select a scene mode to match the shot, and this makes it faster and easier to capture the moment in beautiful fashion. The Coolpix S3000 uses this intelligent function to analyze the subject and its surrounding settings and automatically selects the most appropriate of the following six scene modes to achieve optimal results--Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Close-up, or Backlight.

Nikon's exclusive Smart Portrait System
Automatically detecting as many as 12 faces in the shot, Face-priority AF helps produce satisfying portraits by adjusting focus and exposure. Smile Timer automatically releases the shutter when the priority subject smiles and offers the Blink Proof function, which automatically shoots two sequential frames and saves the one in which the subject's eyes are open-wide. Now featuring faster processing speed, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically corrects perceived red-eye effect before saving the image to memory.

Subject Tracking Subject tracking automatically detects a human face and then continues to track and focus on that subject. Particularly useful when capturing children as they move naturally, Subject Tracking even functions if the subject moves out of the frame and returns within three seconds.

Nikon Coolpix S3000 Other Features

16 scene modes for optimized shooting in various settings
Scene Auto Selector
D-Lighting
Auto Sort function
Up to 1.6 hours* of movie shooting at 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Quick Retouch
Approx. 47 MB of internal memory
USB charging via Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) or PC

Image Sensor Type
CCD
 
Sensor Size
1/2.3 in.
 
Total Pixels
12.39 million
 
Effective Pixels
12.0 million
 
Image Area (pixels)
4000 x 3000(12M)
3264 x 2448(8M)
2592 x 1944(5M)
2048 x 1536(3M)
1024 x 768(PC)
640 x 480(VGA)
3968 x 2232(16:9)
 
 
Vibration Reduction
Electronic VR
 
LCD Monitor Size
2.7 in. diagonal
 
LCD Monitor Type
TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
 
LCD Monitor Resolution
230,000 Dots
 
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto (auto gain ISO 80-1600), Fixed range auto (ISO 80-400, 80-800)
 
Storage Media
SD
SDHC
Not compatible with Multi Media Cards (MMC).
 
Internal Memory
Approx. 47MB
 
Interface
Hi-speed USB
 
Lens Zoom
4x
 
Lens Specification
4.9-19.6mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 27-108mm); f/3.2-5.9; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 432mm)
 
Focus Range
50cm (1 ft. 8 in.) to infinity (∞), Macro close-up mode: 8 cm (3.2 in.) to infinity (∞)
 
Battery / Batteries
Nikon EN-EL10 Lithium-ion Battery
(supplied)
 
AC Adapter
Charging AC Adapter EH-68P
EH-62D AC Adapter (optional)
 
Battery Charger
MH-63 Battery Charger
 
Battery Life (shots per charge)
EN-EL10:
220shots

Based on CIPA industry standard for measuring life of camera batteries. Measured at 23°C (73°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, built-in flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to Normal.
 
Approx. Dimensions
Height: 2.2 in. (55.9mm)
Width: 3.8 in. (94.3mm)
Depth: 0.8 in. (19.0mm)
 
 
Approx. Weight
4.1 oz. (116g)
Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline.
 
Supplied Software
Software Suite CD-ROM
 
Optional Accessories
AC Adapter EH-62D, Battery Charger MH-63
 
Supplied Accessories
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10
• Charging AC Adapter EH-68P
• USB Cable UC-E6
• Audio Video Cable EG-CP14
• Strap AN-CP19
• Software Suite CD-ROM

• EN-EL10 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• EH-68P AC Adapter/Charger
• UC-E6 USB Cable
• EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable
• AN-CP19 Strap
• Coolpix Software Suite CD-ROM