Nikon Coolpix S70 12.1MP Digital Camera

Nikon Coolpix S70 12.1MP Digital Camera Features & Description

• 12.1-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
• Bright, 3.5-inch touch-panel OLED with Clear Color Display
• 5x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens; 5-way VR image stabilization system
• Record 720p HD movies with sound
• Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

12.1-megapixel effective recording * 5X optical zoom (4X digital/20X total zoom) * optical and digital image stabilization * 3-1/2" OLED touchscreen with anti-reflection coating * 35mm equivalent focal length: 28-140mm * top JPEG resolution: 4000 x 3000 * face priority autofocus for better portraits * in-camera automatic red-eye correction * smile mode automatically snaps the shutter when the camera detects a smiling subject * touch autofocus tracks a subject you select on-screen and readjusts focus and exposure as he moves around the scene * D-Lighting in-camera editing brightens dark areas of recorded images *

Recommended with caveats

Review Date: January 1, 2010

Reviewer: Mickey, Georgia, USA

I own the S70 and used it Christmas Eve with family for the first time (a kind of acid-test.) I spent a few hours analyzing the results and overall I am very well pleased with this camera (replaced the Nikon S51.) I've owned many digital cameras going back into the 1990's when they were sub-megapixel, so I am no stranger to strange behavior in any particular model. With the S70, the confusion seems to come with 2 different Auto modes: Auto (Easy) and Auto. When using the "easy" Auto mode, the camera makes scene mode decisions for the user and I found results in this mode to be lower-than-expected and on par with many of the negative comments posted. When switched to Auto mode with forced fill-in flash, the camera performed very well in every situation and the picture detail and tonal quality were excellent and the digital 'noise' and artifacts were minimized. Obviously, you can continue to customize the workings of the unit to fine-tune performance and quality as some other reviewers have suggested; but this is a point-n-shoot camera, so over customization will require you to re-tune when shooting in other modes. You are not required to touch the screen to release the shutter; a conventional shutter release button is available. I have not yet taken it outside for action shots and landscapes, but other reviewers have comments in this area. As far as the touch screen is concerned, it takes a little getting used to... some will love it and some will hate it... same as the iPhone love/hate relationship. If you purchase this camera, give yourself the opportunity to fully explore the touch screen over time and my belief is that you will not be disappointed. If you do not like the thought of touching the screen for all the settings and functions, stay away from this model. I plan on buying another one as a graduation gift; the iTouch group immediately fall in love with this unit.

touch screen! love it!

Review Date: December 31, 2009

Reviewer: Stephen L. Winarto, baton rouge, LA

Have this black nikon s70 for two weeks and loving every bit of it!!! very easy to use with auto mode! loving the touch screen tech and clarity of video !! use when i went snowboarding, ,am amazed at how the pictures turn out to be clear on fast moving object! am getting another one since i lost mine in the ski resort restroom!bummer! :( Have to get another one regardless the price, just loving this camera! the size is slightly bigger and its not slim, but its OK. the 5x zoom works wonder with the touch screen zoom in and out! i am in no way a camera expert but this camera has a lot of features yet easy to use!gonna buy another one now!!look around and u will find a deal, i got the first one for $255 from adorama and this one frm amazon for $232.49!! what a deal! =)