Nikon Coolpix S500 – Digital Camera Review
A review of the compact Nikon Coolpix S500 digital camera has been posted over at Digital Camera Review. ‘This new addition to Nikon’s Coolpix “Style” series features a 7.1 megapixel sensor, 2.5 inch LCD monitor with 230,000 dot composition and a 3x Nikon optical zoom lens that provides a 35mm film equivalent focal length range of 35 to 105mm. The camera also features 15 scene options, optical Vibration Reduction, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-Priority auto focus (AF) and Nikon’s excellent “D-Lighting” image correction function in addition to the standard “auto” mode. However, the power-on and shutter performance are what gives this camera its star status. Hit the power switch and the S500 is ready to shoot in 0.6 of a second. With focus acquired (and the S500 acquires focus pretty quickly in good lighting conditions) the shutter fires only 0.005 seconds after pressing the shutter button. This blazing performance is packaged into a sturdy and stylish stainless steel body that is easily pocket-portable, and build quality appears first class.’