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product_id: 1606502
title: "COOLPIX S3500 20.1 MP Digital Camera with 7x Zoom (Decorative Pink) (OLD MODEL)"
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price: "R68"
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# 720p HD video recording Lens-shift Vibration Reduction 7x optical zoom NIKKOR lens COOLPIX S3500 20.1 MP Digital Camera with 7x Zoom (Decorative Pink) (OLD MODEL)

**Brand:** nikon
**Price:** R68
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** COOLPIX S3500 20.1 MP Digital Camera with 7x Zoom (Decorative Pink) (OLD MODEL) by nikon
- **How much does it cost?** R68 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- nikon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Crystal Clear Zoom:** 7x wide-angle NIKKOR glass lens delivers sharp, vibrant shots from sweeping landscapes to detailed close-ups.
- • **Effortless HD Video:** Switch instantly from photo to 720p HD video recording with a dedicated button—capture life’s moments in stunning clarity.
- • **Stylish & Functional:** Decorative pink finish doubles as a chic accessory, blending professional quality with personal style.
- • **Pocket-sized Powerhouse:** Compact and lightweight design fits effortlessly in your purse or pocket, making on-the-go creativity seamless.
- • **Steady Shots Every Time:** Advanced lens-shift vibration reduction ensures blur-free photos even when zoomed in or on the move.

## Overview

The Nikon COOLPIX S3500 is a sleek, compact digital camera featuring a 20.1 MP CCD sensor, 7x optical zoom NIKKOR lens, and lens-shift vibration reduction for sharp images. It records smooth 720p HD videos and offers easy-to-use controls, making it perfect for professionals and enthusiasts seeking high-quality photos and videos in a stylish, portable package.

## Description

7x wide-angle NIKKOR glass lens 720p HD video recording Vibration Reduction helps keep shots steady

Review: Stylish, Convenient Photographic Excellence - Ever since I got my first Coolpix camera several years ago, I've realized the special joy of having a camera capable of recording high definition videos and photos everywhere I go. This is the camera I love to carry in a pocket or purse, and thanks to its gorgeous color and design, it's a welcome fashion accessory in addition to being extremely useful! I purchased this camera after dropping my older Coolpix camera while on vacation, and selected it because it is somewhat similar to my camera which was one of the first Coolpix cameras, without being too new and different. I like the way this Coolpix still has the familiar wheel of button controls where I can set the flash, close-up lens, date, time and so forth. I'm gradually learning my way around the newer features, many of which I'm still not fully up to speed with, such as utilizing special effects. I'm starting to enjoy how easy it is to switch from taking still shots to recording video, since it's no longer a matter of making menu selections, but rather simply involves hitting the record video button. The quality of videos and photos is the same excellent Nikon quality I've come to know and love. While some people may be put off by a delay in readiness when getting ready to take photos, I find for most purposes this camera is ready for action when needed. I love the way this S3500 includes stabilization, so when I used the zoom and took pictures of Mount Shasta out of the airplane window on a recent flight, my pictures were surprisingly sharp and clear. I haven't yet made much use of the touch screen on this S3500, as it's not one of the features I desired... but at some point I might get used to it. Truthfully, I have yet to try most of the fancy bells and whistles on this little point and shoot camera! It was so easy to start using right out of the box that I never did play the DVD movie it came with. I expect at some point I may get around to doing that, but I think it says a lot for good product design that this little camera is so easy to get up and running without instructions they're something you can do when you have time and inspiration for such things. Highly recommended!
Review: great, versatile, easy-to-use camera! - We got this camera for our daughter- she's only eight, but very interested in photography and we wanted to get her a gift that she'd enjoy but she'd also get a lot of use out of. She's been using our iPhones as a camera for years so we figured a small digital camera (with no apps or phone capabilities) might be a good gift. This is a *nice* camera. First and foremost, it's tiny. The last time I had a digital camera, it was large, bulky, and heavy. This camera is about the size of a deck of playoing cards (but thinner) and much lighter. And when the camera is powered off, the lens retracts back into the camera and is covered, so it can be slid into a pocket without the worry about scratching the lens. It's super easy to use- just power it up, aim, and click. There's a built in flash, optical zoom, plus many on-board feature, including tons of fun filters. My daughter has mastered the camera and all after its capabilities after about twenty minutes of playing with it. The photos she printed out were crisp and clear. After years of using the iPhone as my go-to camera, I forgot how nice it is to have a camera that zooms optically, takes clear photos every time, and has a decent flash. I'm tempted to get one of these for myself since I tend to take a lot of photos and having to take at least five every time with the iPhone to get a clear photo is a huge time waster. At the size and price, it's very tempting. Highly recommended.

## Features

- 7x wide-angle NIKKOR glass lens
- 720p HD video recording
- Vibration Reduction helps keep shots steady

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00BOZCWGA |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aperture modes | F3.4-F6.4 |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 99 |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,499 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #340 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 8 Bit |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Built-In Media | Camera Body, Rechargeable Battery, Charger, and Camera Case |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 7x optical zoom NIKKOR ED glass lens with 4.7-32.9mm focal length and Lens-shift Vibration Reduction |
| Color | Decorative Pink |
| Compatible Devices | Computers, Smartphones, Tablets, External Storage Devices, TVs |
| Compatible Mountings | Nikon 1 |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 1.1 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 950 Reviews |
| Delay between shots | 0.9 Seconds |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 480x480 pixels |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 20.1 MP |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Effective Still Resolution | 20.1 MP |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 1600 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
| Exposure Control | Automatic |
| File Format | JPEG |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | UHS-I |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 25 MB |
| Flash Memory Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | Class 6 |
| Flash Modes | Multiple flash modes (Auto, Red Eye Reduction, others not specified) |
| Focal Length Description | 4.7-32.9mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 26-182mm lens in 35mm [135] format) |
| Focus Features | Contrast Detection Autofocus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Generation | OLD |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00018208263837 |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 0.28 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Normal |
| Lens Type | Telephoto, Wide Angle |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 26383 |
| Maximum Focal Length | 182 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 20.1 MP |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 4 Seconds |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 25 MB |
| Metering Methods | Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 26 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 0.0005 seconds |
| Model Name | COOLPIX S3500 |
| Model Number | 26383 |
| Model Series | COOLPIX |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 7 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 20.1 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
| Real Angle Of View | 4.18 Degrees |
| Recording Capacity | 50 Minutes |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 2.7 Inches |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Shooting Modes | Backlighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape, Panorama, Party/Indoor, Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Snow, Sports, Sunset |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Supported File Format | JPEG |
| Total Still Resolution | 20.1 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 018208263837 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Video Capture Format | AVI |
| Video Resolution | 720p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | EyeFi |
| Write Speed | 10-15 MB/s |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Brand:** Nikon
- **Compatible Mountings:** Nikon 1
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 80
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 182 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 7
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CCD
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stylish, Convenient Photographic Excellence
*by C***N on December 4, 2013*

Ever since I got my first Coolpix camera several years ago, I've realized the special joy of having a camera capable of recording high definition videos and photos everywhere I go. This is the camera I love to carry in a pocket or purse, and thanks to its gorgeous color and design, it's a welcome fashion accessory in addition to being extremely useful! I purchased this camera after dropping my older Coolpix camera while on vacation, and selected it because it is somewhat similar to my camera which was one of the first Coolpix cameras, without being too new and different. I like the way this Coolpix still has the familiar wheel of button controls where I can set the flash, close-up lens, date, time and so forth. I'm gradually learning my way around the newer features, many of which I'm still not fully up to speed with, such as utilizing special effects. I'm starting to enjoy how easy it is to switch from taking still shots to recording video, since it's no longer a matter of making menu selections, but rather simply involves hitting the record video button. The quality of videos and photos is the same excellent Nikon quality I've come to know and love. While some people may be put off by a delay in readiness when getting ready to take photos, I find for most purposes this camera is ready for action when needed. I love the way this S3500 includes stabilization, so when I used the zoom and took pictures of Mount Shasta out of the airplane window on a recent flight, my pictures were surprisingly sharp and clear. I haven't yet made much use of the touch screen on this S3500, as it's not one of the features I desired... but at some point I might get used to it. Truthfully, I have yet to try most of the fancy bells and whistles on this little point and shoot camera! It was so easy to start using right out of the box that I never did play the DVD movie it came with. I expect at some point I may get around to doing that, but I think it says a lot for good product design that this little camera is so easy to get up and running without instructions they're something you can do when you have time and inspiration for such things. Highly recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great, versatile, easy-to-use camera!
*by C***. on December 27, 2013*

We got this camera for our daughter- she's only eight, but very interested in photography and we wanted to get her a gift that she'd enjoy but she'd also get a lot of use out of. She's been using our iPhones as a camera for years so we figured a small digital camera (with no apps or phone capabilities) might be a good gift. This is a *nice* camera. First and foremost, it's tiny. The last time I had a digital camera, it was large, bulky, and heavy. This camera is about the size of a deck of playoing cards (but thinner) and much lighter. And when the camera is powered off, the lens retracts back into the camera and is covered, so it can be slid into a pocket without the worry about scratching the lens. It's super easy to use- just power it up, aim, and click. There's a built in flash, optical zoom, plus many on-board feature, including tons of fun filters. My daughter has mastered the camera and all after its capabilities after about twenty minutes of playing with it. The photos she printed out were crisp and clear. After years of using the iPhone as my go-to camera, I forgot how nice it is to have a camera that zooms optically, takes clear photos every time, and has a decent flash. I'm tempted to get one of these for myself since I tend to take a lot of photos and having to take at least five every time with the iPhone to get a clear photo is a huge time waster. At the size and price, it's very tempting. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ perfect for someone who wants an easy to use pocket optical zoom camera with "features" for "fun" situations
*by B***R on May 3, 2014*

The Nikon CoolPix S3500 camera is a very good inexpensive camera designed for casual picture taking and vacation and party snapshots, using the zoom lens and all the image manipulation features and controls included. It is perfect for someone who wants an easy to use pocket optical zoom camera with "features" for "fun" situations. Learn how to use it and you will be pleased. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Why 4 stars? Here is the story. 1. For snapshots shared online and 4 x 6 and 5 x 7 prints, the images are very good. 2. Macro images taken with a zoom lens "optically optimized for normal shooting distances, they [the lenses] produce somewhat below-optimum image quality at close-up distances - particularly edge softness due to curvature of field." (Search on this phrase for an interesting article on the subject.) 3. When significantly magnified, images appears to be a "soft focus" or a little less than crystal clear. This is due to "noise" caused by the 20 million pixels on a small sensor about the size of your pinky fingernail. The pixels are too small to collect enough light to totally overcome the inherent electron noise in the sensor chip. This pixel count "overkill" requires the camera software to "smooth" the image, resulting in an image that is less than crystal clear under magnification. Example: a small sensor with 10 megapixels will result in a clearer picture than the same sized sensor with 20 megapixels. (See the website with the article "The difference in megapixels: Does it matter and how many are enough?"How Many Megapixels Do You Really Need?") 4. Learning when and how to use the few automatic focus options before taking important pictures is essential. This camera (like any other camera) focuses sharply once the photographer understands how and when to use the various options. 5. The camera needs an SD card with a speed rating of 6 or higher to shorten the time it takes for the camera to move the image file to the SD card. Ditto for movies, which are quite good. This will speed up the "shot-to-shot" time that has been noted as an issue. I use a card with a speed rating of 10. 6. Making the image file size one step smaller than the factory settings also speeds up the image transfer, without any noticeable loss of image clarity or fidelity. --------------------------------------------------------------------- My Nikon S3500 Quality Problem and Warranty Repair Experience After reading all the mostly positive reviews and having other Nikon cameras, I bought this camera as a travel camera instead of my more expensive Canon Elph 310 HS cameras. (Travel as in "If a pickpocket takes my camera or if I lose it or drop it in the river, it's not that expensive, so what ever.") I was surprised that the first photos weren't as sharp as the reviews led me to expect. When I took it on a class field trip, our host took our group's picture. I was on the far left, blurry and out of focus. To provide identification of the camera owner, I always take a a macro picture of my business card before we left on the trip. It was very out of focus on the left. I contacted Nikon service, who requested a picture. After trying a full camera reset, with the same results, she said send it to Nikon Warranty Service (which is done by Precision Camera in Enfield Connecticut, a contractor, not Nikon). It took one week from the day USPS says Precision Camera received the camera to the day it appeared on the Precision Camera website as "Received". I had called after the USPS said they delivered it to them. It took three days before someone apologetically returned my call and said they were working on it. I received the repaired camera several days later. The far left side of a Macro picture was much less blurry. The right and left edges for non-macro pictures settings were now slightly "soft" focus, according to the Nikon customer service rep on the Nikon website. (I discovered that the camera's "view the image" function works well with the zoom control so small areas of the image can be magnified just as one would do on a computer.) I strongly recommend that you test all the functions and review the image quality of this or any camera that you buy within one week of receipt. If there are problems, you can quickly return it to Amazon (a superb company to do business with) for a refund or a replacement. Otherwise, the warranty service is your only option. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is how I took focus test pictures: 1. Using an 8 1/2 by 11 inch piece of graph paper (1/4 inch boxes), and placing a small 6" ruler on the paper, using natural sunlight through the window, I took several Macro test shots, ensuring that the image was completely on the graph paper. 2. For normal and zoom pictures, I took pictures of the front of a house with bricks. I took pictures of the brick exterior wall (like giant graph paper). I viewed the pictures on my computer using magnification to look at the lines and edges to determine their clarity.

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