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The Nikon Coolpix S1 is a super-slim 5.1-megapixel camera featuring state-of-the-art technology like the exclusive Face Priority AF (Auto Focus) feature, enhanced image quality and improved speed, in a smooth, compact design. The 3/4-inch thin S1 is the first Coolpix to feature a big, bright 2.5-inch LCD screen The ultra-thin Coolpix S1 is perfect for those who value style and sophistication along with performance.

In Portrait Scene Mode, Nikon’s Face-priority AF is smart enough to find a face in the frame. As its name suggests, Face-priority AF ensures that faces remain in focus when shooting portraits by automatically sensing the presence of a human face within the frame and setting accurate focus accordingly. The result is a sharp portrait with the press of a button.

The Coolpix S1 can also automatically detect and fix red-eye directly within the camera thanks to Nikon’s renowned In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™ technology, which detects and corrects red eyes in most typical situations without the need to press buttons or select and highlight the eyes in playback. Without the hassle of post-processing, photographers will experience less red-eye photos yielding more print-ready portraits.

The COOLSTATION MV-11 cradle is included for easy downloading
of images and recharging the battery while in the camera

Nikon’s exclusive D-Lighting function helps ensure a balanced exposure and can literally turn throwaway shots into frame-able memories. The D-Lighting feature can be selected in Playback mode — automatically compensating for insufficient flash or excessive back lighting in order to obtain balanced exposure throughout the frame. The S1 is also equipped with Blur Warning, which alerts the user when a shot is compromised by camera or hand shake, allowing another shot to be taken before leaving the scene.

By reducing power consumption the Coolpix S1 takes significantly more shots per battery charge. Using the supplied rechargeable lithium-ion battery you can capture up to 200 shots. With its large, bright 2.5-inch color LCD screen, images are easier to review and share than on most digital cameras. To add speed to precision, the Coolpix S1 offers continuous shooting at 1.8 fps and a quick startup time of less than 2 seconds.

Coolpix S1 Features at a Glance:

• 5.1 effective megapixels for prints up to 13 x 19"
• Internal 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens, equivalent to 35-105mm in 35mm format
• Compact, light weight and durable aluminum alloy body
• Large 2.5-inch color LCD monitor
• Macro focus as close as 1.6"
• AF-assist illuminator for accurate low light autofocus
• Quick response: Less than 2 second startup time, 1.8fps continuous shooting
• Best Shot Selector, White Balance Bracketing, Blur Warning
• VGA size 640x480 movies with sound at 15fps, Timelapse movies too!
• 17 Scene Modes, 4 with Scene Assist (Portrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape)
• Voice-only recorder functions
• Easy to understand icon-based or text menu system
• In-camera HELP at the touch of a button
• Date and time stamping on the image
• Record up to 20 seconds of sound that can be attached to an image
• Face Priority AF, In-Camera Red Eye Removal and D-Lighting
• Choice of Single AF and Continuous AF
• Playback options: Single, 4- and 9-image thumbnail, Slideshow, 10x magnification
• Built-in Speedlight with settings for Auto, Red-eye Reduction by pre-flash, Anytime flash, Flash cancel and Slow sync.
• World Time function allows local time to be set easily anywhere
• USB Direct-Print PictBridge compatibility
• COOLSTATION MV-11 cradle included for easy downloading and recharging the battery
• 12MB of internal memory plus SecureDigital card slot
• Optional WP-CP5 underwater case

The Coolpix S1 includes PictureProject image software, rechargeable EN-EL8 battery, MV-11 Coolstation docking cradle, hand strap, audio-video cable, and USB cable. The Coolpix S1 is available now with an MSRP of $379.95.