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The Nikon Coolpix S51 is an outstanding new compact digital camera combining Nikon's distinctive wave-surface design with advanced features that make it easier to take beautiful photos and to share them with friends and family.

The Coolpix S51 teams 8.1 effective megapixels of sharp resolution with a new high-performance digital image processing engine and the precision optics of the built-in "right-angle" optical lens shift VR (Vibration Reduction) 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens to produce photos with clarity and true-to-life color. Extended light sensitivity as high as ISO 1600 prevents blurred shots when shooting in lower light or when capturing fast-moving subjects.

The Coolpix S51 also includes Pictmotion, which allows users to create audiovisual shows anywhere by simply selecting favorite images and movies and adding music and visual styles.

The 3.0-inch LCD monitor offers a bright and large image that eases composition and viewing, even out in the ! sun. Control buttons and the user-friendly rotary multi selector are carefully positioned to provide intuitive operation. The smooth contours and refined finish of the aluminum face panel fit comfortably in the hand--both models feature a metallic finish with ultra-violet coating providing a brilliant outer sheen.

Nikon Coolpix S51 Feature Highlights

Proven optical lens shift VR image stabilization
Field-proven technology originally developed for interchangeable lenses used in Nikon SLR camera systems, optical lens shift VR image stabilization provides the ability to shoot at shutter speeds as much as three steps slower without blurring the image, while also realizing a smoother viewfinder image that aids composition. A thin VR unit was specially designed to fit the slim dimensions of the Coolpix S51.

ISO 1600 capability for extended shooting range
Manual sensitivity settings as high as ISO 1600 make it easier to take grea! t-looking pictures in lower lighting conditions or to capture ! fast mov ing subjects with outstanding clarity, while the high-performance image processing engine preserves high image quality even when shooting with high ISO settings. Also available is AUTO ISO control, which automatically selects the optimal sensitivity for the shot across a range between ISO 100 and ISO 800, and up to ISO 1600 in High-Sensitivity mode.

Expansive 3.0-inch LCD monitor for quality viewing and menu operation
The bright, large 3.0-inch LCD monitor almost defying the compact body proportions features 230,000 dots of high resolution, a wide vertical and horizontal viewing angle of 160 degrees and anti-reflection coating for better display in bright situations, and a new acrylic panel that prevents scratches and fingerprints.

Other Features

• Three unique Nikon image innovations: Face-priority AF with improved speed and efficiency, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting
• Light weight with highly compact dimensions
• Macro s! hooting from as close as 4 centimeters (1.6 inches)
• 4x digital zoom extends compositional freedom
• Improved menu interface, available in a choice of 23 languages
• Time zone function for easy setting of multiple locations
• Approximately 13MB of internal memory
• SDHC card compatibility
• USB connectivity
• PictBridge compatibility
• Stop-Motion animation for more creative fun

What's in the box
Nikon Coolpix S51 digital camera, EN-EL8 rechargeable li-ion battery, MH-62 battery charger, UC-E12 AV/USB cable, strap, Printer Dock Accessory: Dock Insert PV-12, Software Suite CD-ROM

Product Description
The Nikon Coolpix S51. Seize the style. Make more of the moment.

• Slim, All-Metal, Black Body with an Amazing Point of View
• 8.1 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
• 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens - pro-quality optics provide exceptional images
• Optical VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake
• Huge, Bright 3.0-inch High Resolution LCD offers 160-degree wide-angle of view, making it easy to share your pictures
• Slim, Stylish, All-Metal Design slips right into your shirt pocket or purse!
• Auto Adjusts up to ISO 1600 lets you keep shooting, even in low light
• One-Touch Portrait Button automatically activates In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and Face-Priority AF to create stunning portraits
• All New Pictmotion allows you to create in-camera slide shows with your music

Nikon In-Camera Innovations Makes taking great pictures easy!

VR Optical Image Stabilization - Make camera shake a ! thing of the past. Incorporating highly effective optical VR image stabilization into its slim, compact dimensions, the Coolpix S51 produces sharper, more satisfactory shots.

ISO 1600 Capability - What's more, high sensitivity up to ISO 1600 creates new opportunities to take sharper, more natural looking photos in lower lighting conditions.

3.0-inch LCD monitor - A large, bright LCD monitor makes it a cinch to compose shots and play them back anywhere. Thanks to its wide 160-degree viewing angle, it's easy for everyone to gather round and see. And with the advantage of an anti-reflection coating, it allows images to be seen clearly even in direct sunlight.

Wave-surface design - Not only does the Coolpix S51 have the power to take simply stunning pictures, but it's also exceptionally elegant. Its eye-catching wave-surface design sets a high standard for quality throughout the camera, while its smooth curves and beautiful finish blend operation! al ease with stylish soph

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