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A PopPhoto.com reader from Lancaster, UK reviews the Nikon Coolpix S51:
This camera is a joy to use and it’s hard to take a bad picture if you use the correct scene mode. Everything from backlit shots to flash has excellent results. The macro is first class. Very detailed and well-lit shots from close up. If you want a point and shoot that is very small then this camera is excellent. The only down side is the shutter lag but this is common in some digital cameras.
What's Hot: Small form factor; large, clear LCD; easy to use; well laid out controls; good build quality.
Camera Shake Rule: The slowest shutter speed at which you can safely handhold a camera is one over the focal length of the lens in use. As shutter speeds get slower, camera shake is likely to result in an increasing loss of sharpness. So, if you're using a 50mm lens, shoot at 1/60 sec or faster. Not enough light? Use a flash, tripod, or brace your camera against a solid object.
• World's Fastest Auto Focus*
• 11-Point Fully BIAXIAL HIGH-SPEED AF SYSTEM
• 5 FPS BURST SHOOTING AND 1/8000S SHUTTER SPEED
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Nikon Coolpix S51 (User Review)
