The coolpix S70 from Nikon seems to be having more haters than lovers and this maybe partly due to the fact that it is a bit different from most other basic point and shoot digital cameras and so the users may find it difficult to use it or may not be aware of making use of it efficiently, and partly due to the flaws present in the camera itself. The fact that it comes from a very respectable brand in the field of photography has always raised high expectations from this device. It can be considered as an experimental model from the manufacturer if the users do not find it attractive.
The first noticeable feature of the device is that it has a 3.5 inch wide OLED touch screen and this can prove to be both, an advantage and a disadvantage for the camera. The overall look of the camera is great as it holds a touch screen which is highly responsive. The process of turning the camera on is very easy with this unit as it is efficiently designed in this aspect. The touch screen also makes it easy to change the setting within no time. The focus of the camera can be changed by touching where the object to be focused is on the screen and this is a very convenient feature for the user. The screen clarity and visibility is excellent even in brightly lit surroundings.
The menus of the camera are well organized and controlling them with the touch screen is a pleasure. There are a few basic retouch options present in the camera itself and the user can crop and retouch them with the minimum effort. The auto mode of the camera is suitable for most of the situations and is hence advantageous for those who are not professionals at taking decent pictures. The pictures taken are saved on an SD card and since they are almost a universal storage medium for cameras, which is an advantage. The body of the camera is made of metal and also comes in a number of attractive colors letting the user have a wide range of choice. The 12 MP, the 3.5 inch OLED touch screen and the 5X wide angle optical vibration reduction all are a nice combination of features for a point and shoot unit.
There is one basic disadvantage to the unit and that is the most basic functionality expected out of any camera too. Though the unit boasts of several interesting features that are packed in a single place, the results of the camera are not satisfactory and the pictures seem to be of low quality. This is not acceptable because what ultimately matters is the picture quality and if this is not perfect, the features of the camera do not have any use. Also, the touch screen of the device is very responsive and sensitive and this sensitivity can be a disadvantage too. The screen covers almost the entire area on the back of the unit and makes I difficult for the user to hold the camera without touching somewhere on the screen. This can change the settings or take a picture accidentally, which can be quite disturbing.
Finally, the price of the camera is not justified by the poor picture quality though it has many interesting features.
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| Nikon Coolpix S70 12.1MP Digital Camera |
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| Manufacturer: Nikon |
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| List Price: Varies based on product options |
| Sale Price: $199.00 |
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Product Description |
| 3.5-inch Clear Color OLED Display with touch control
One look at the COOLPIX S70 incredible OLED screen and you will instantly recognize the benefits of this exciting new technology; bright, vivid color reproduction, sharp contrast, and absence of afterimages. This combined with Nikon's innovative Clear Color Display technology make the large 3.5-inch OLED display a real eyeful. The COOLPIX S70 also introduces highly responsive new capacitive touch screen technology. A sure and immediate response at the lightest touch adds fun and intuitive feel to every camera operation. |
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Product Details |
- 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)
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 The S70 - A Nikon Winner |
| Review Date: September 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: James Beverly, Corinth, Mississippi |
The new S70 lives up to all of the Nikon claims. Like most Nikon cameras I have owned, it functioned perfectly right out of the box. Having been highly disappointed with the previous S60, this new S70 seems to have corrected all of the shortcomings of the S60 and much more. The new OLED touch screen is a joy to use - sensitive and responsive. The screen visibility and clarity is excellent under all lighting conditions. Nikon also substituted a more robust battery which in combination with the OLED panel should extend camera use between charges.
Perhaps more important is the clarity and sharpness of the images taken with the S70. They are impressively sharp and clear under magnification. The menus are intuitive and easy to navigate. The touch screen focus and shutter release function is a nice touch. The simplified and enhanced in-camera cropping and retouch functions are well done and welcome additions. The Easy Auto mode handles very well all of the major camera settings and functions required for a good picture when a quick "point & shoot" situation arises. I would have preferred however an out-of-camera battery recharging system as I usually charge and carry a spare battery. I will be purchasing an external charger.
I have owned Nikon film and digital cameras for the last 25 years and I consider my new S70 to be a very worthwhile addition. It is stylish, functional, fun to use, and takes great photos. When you need a high quality pocket sized camera, you should take a close look at this one. I would highly recommend the S70.
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Fine camera
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| Review Date: January 3, 2010 |
| Reviewer: P. Mrozinski, Historic Mineral Point WI |
My wife bought me the S70 for Christmas, she saw a commercial on TV and thought I'd enjoy the camera. As a disclaimer, I should mention that I am a professional photographer and have been since the mid-70s. I know what shutter speeds and F stops are and how they can affect image quality and final look.
I do not agree with the reviewers that talk about poor image quality, I do agree with the ones that suggest you learn how to use the camera. It is true that in low light situations, the camera is not always accurate with it's touch screen auto focus. I have found that using the shutter release instead totally solves that problem. I've also taken a few shots of my thumb because of the lens placement, but hey, they were sharp and well exposed.
The iPod-like viewing of the photos on the screen with the swipe action is brilliant. I've been using it in my business as my "Polaroid" shots to quickly show clients camera angles without them messing with my other equipment. I'm also involved in a construction project now and the camera has been great to create my punch list, way better than writing everything down.
I'm not too crazy about the in-camera charging of the battery, so I purchased another battery and external charger; always a good idea anyway.
I first looked at the S70 as a toy to just have some fun with, but I have been completely satisfied with this camera and find myself putting it in my pocket whenever I leave the house. I'm confident it will produce what you are looking for in a point and shoot and I'm also glad my wife saw that commercial...
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picture quality
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| Review Date: December 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: A. Cummings, Los Angeles, CA |
I don't normally write reviews on products in Amazon, but after receiving this camera for christmas and then seeing all the negative reviews, I had do write something.
All the negative reviews are mostly related to picture quality. Granted, when I got the camera out and started snapping pictures, I was freaked out, because most all of the pictures looked pretty horrible. I tweaked settings and tried indoors and outdoors and most all came out fuzzy.
But that's just the playback on the camera!! I plugged it into my laptop and transferred them to my computer and all of the pictures look great. While it sucks that the onscreen playback blows, what matters is the quality of the actual picture files. I'm thinking all the negative reviews about picture quality are from those that are simply looking at the photos on the camera, not their computer.
Put 'em on your computer!! I probably would've given this camera 4 stars, but figured I had to do something about the average rating.... |
Great Camera
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| Review Date: December 28, 2009 |
| Reviewer: SLY, |
| The camera is great. I had the S60 and was a little disappointed with the response time to the touch screen, but they have fixed all of that with the S70. The screen brightness is great and the touch is responsive. The internal optical zoom is nice and you don't have lens moving outside of the case. The only downside (minor) is the lens is in the top left corner and at first was easily covered by your finger when you hold the camera. This was easy to see and correct. Quality is great. |
Way To Go Nikon!!!
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| Review Date: January 18, 2010 |
| Reviewer: GypsieBella, Albuquerque NM |
| Completely Awesome Camera!!! I was a bit skeptical by the time I finished reading so many negative reviews, to say the least. After receiving this camera, I am thankful I didn't take the reviews too seriously. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS CAMERA!!!!!! EXCELLENT PICTURE QUALITY NO MATTER WHAT THEY MAY SAY........ I AM, MOST DEFINITELY, IMPRESSED! Nikon has lived up to their reputation, yet again. |
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