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Supplied Accessories
- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10
- Charging AC Adapter EH-68P
- USB Cable UC-E6
- Audio Video Cable EG-CP14
- Strap AN-CP19
- Software Suite CD-ROM
COOLPIX S3000
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All I have to know buy a new battery due to failure to turn on, it wont even charge. The pictures are ok.. not the best I have seen. Just be ready to spend money on new batteries for this camera. It's not really worth going through all the trouble.
January 12, 2012
Repairs Required twice for same issue
I do not recommend this camera. I had mine for two years and each year it had the same issue of it not being able to charge when plugged in. It required me to ship into Nikon for repair, fist time cost waived, second time asked for $100 to repair. I was not going to pay $100 to repair the same issue when its likely it will occur again as it did the first time after repair. I'd rather take the $100 and put towards a better quality camera and brand. I'm very disappointed in the Nikon brand and customer service.
January 11, 2012
Battery issue caused MANY problems
I have spent as much money replacing batteries for this camera as I spent on the camera itself. It has taken MONTHS to find out that there is a problem with how this camera charges, and that the firmware needs to be updated. Still not sure if this will work as I am waiting for my FOURTH battery to arrive. Nikon should at least reimburse for this expense.
December 5, 2011
I wouldn't recommend this camera even as a backup
Having used this CoolPix S30000 now for over 6 months I would have to recommend against buying it. I purchased it as a replacement to a Sony camera with Carl Ziess optics I had loved, but that froze down in the Antarctic last year. The picture quality just doesn't exist with the CoolPix S3000. Pictures are constantly grainy in all lighting situations, (even with flash inside) color across the picture tends to get washed out in bright light, and as with all LCD viewfinder cameras, you can't see the subject out in sunlight, or with polarized glasses on. Refresh time is ong between shots, but was something I would have lived with had the picture quality been better. I bought this camera as a backup to my D90 thinking Nikon optics would be adequate and I needed a backup camera to stick in a pocket in Antarctica. Bad choice. I will give to my kids to use when I get home and find something else. I have seen digital pictures off of cell phones of better quality. Spend your money on a decent pocket camera with good optics. Some pictures can't be retaken.
November 29, 2011
GREAT cammera but wish there was a 1/3s grid! :(
I got this cammra for my birthday and loved it. takes graet pictures for the most part. I took a photeo class and learned way more about how it and I can work well with it. I love the color options, from Standard, vivid, black-and-white, sepia, and Cyanotype (one of my favirates). ISO could be a little bet faster threres 80-3200 but great for the most part. I just love working with the White balance on it, I can get some really cool pictures with crazy colors!
December 14, 2011
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COOLPIX S3000
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MY CAMERA JUST OUT OF THE BLUE KEEPS SAYING THIS CARD CANNOT BE USED EVERY TIME I PUT IN THE SAME MEMORY CARD THAT CAME WITH IT. THEN THE CAMERA JUST
11 months ago
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mine did the same....took battery out for a couple of minutes then placed it back and it worked fine.Jun 14, 2011 by
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Anonymous
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on your sd card there should be a slatch that says 'lock' slide it up. and try again.... hope that this helpsMar 16, 2011 by
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NikonCOOLPIXlover
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Please verify that you are using an approved memory card with your camera and confirm that the memory card is correctly inserted in the camera.Answer Title: Approved SD Cards - Coolpix S3000
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
10 months ago
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jeff
wilmington nc
Location :
wilmington nc
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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you can import them on to the computer, and (mine does this) i might have them listed as individual pictures. I hope this helped :)Mar 16, 2011 by
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NikonCOOLPIXlover
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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When you are in playback mode, you press on MENU > DELETE. See page #92 of the User’s Manual.10 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes, it does. On the bottom next to the USB cable plug in.Mar 21, 2011 by
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Anonymous
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes, it has a tripod socket at the bottom.
I bought a Coolpix S3000 today and see on the box the system requirements for a Mac are OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.8 and 10.6.x. I have a new Mac Book Pro with OS X 10.6.7. Will I be able to load photos from this camera onto my mac?
9 months ago
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Mary
Mequon, Wisconsin
Location :
Mequon, Wisconsin
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Of course! I'm running 10.6.7 and the camera works great.Apr 21, 2011 by
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Mike On Maui
West Maui
Location :
West Maui
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The COOLPIX s3100 is compatible with MAC OS just make sure to get the latest version of our software:Answer Title: Nikon View NX - 2.1.1
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
when i plug in my camera to charge it, it flashes very rapidly and i dont know why do i need a new battery?
8 months ago
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danni
chicago
Location :
chicago
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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I've had that a lot too! what I found out is you kind of....mess around with the charger, the battery, and the outlet. Like, unplug it, take the battery out,, plug it back in, unplug the little box-thing (that holds the battery) from the cord that goes into the outlet, etc. Just keep messing with it until it is blinking normally.Good Luck!
Jul 11, 2011 by
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Coolpix!!!!
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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If the light is flickering (not blinking slowly) it means that the ambient temperature is not suited to charging or the USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there's a problem with the battery. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again, or charge the battery.
How do I switch from memory to SD Card for taking pictures?
8 months ago
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Anonymous
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Do this:~Press Play
~Press Menu
~Go to Copy (ON THE PLAY ICON)
~Select the top one (IN to Clipboard, not clipboard to IN)
~Select Photos you want to copy
~Now you have your photos on your external memory! (memory card)
Good Luck!
Jul 11, 2011 by
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Coolpix!!!!
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Once you insert a memory card in the camera the pictures will be store automatically in the card.Has staff answer
COOLPIX S3000
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why does my camera battery not charge with the usb charger that came with it. the light stays on for five seconds. then nothing
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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Anonymous
Trinidad and TObago
Location :
Trinidad and TObago
Age: 25-34
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First, make sure you are charging by plugging your USB into a converter in the wall rather than using your computer.Second, this camera/battery combination has a known error that needs to be fixed. When the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 was inserted in the camera and charged, charging sometimes did not stop after the designated amount of time had passed. The firmware needs to be updated by downloading to your computer, installing on your camera, and replacing your battery. See http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/16873
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Please verify that that you have the correct option selected for the Charge by computer, MENU > SETUP MENU > Charge by Computer. Also, try it with a different USB cable or a backup battery. If the problem persists you will need to send the camera and the charger to be evaluated.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
I have the coolpix s3000. I've had it for a year and only used it a few times. I first started noticing problems when a fully charged battery said "Battery exhausted" and wouldnt charge at all. I then bought a new battery,and now my camera will not come on AT ALL. It seems the lens MAY be stuck,or it may actually be a battery problem. I'd plug my camera into the computer and the wall and the LED light would blink green slowly 3 times then blink rapidly and stop completely. I haven't even used the camera 10 times and it's no longer working. HELP ME!
2 months, 1 week ago
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Sad
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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I have an S3000 that has gone through three batteries and after just a few uses would give me the message "Battery Exhausted." According to Nikon, when the eRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 is inserted in the camera and charged, charging sometimes did not stop after the designated amount of time had passed.Updated firmware needs to be downloaded and installed to your camera, and install a NEW battery. http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/16873
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If the light is flickering (very fast) it may be that the ambient temperature is not suited for charging or the USB cable or Charging AC adapter is not properly connected, or there is a problem with the battery. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC adapter and correctly connect it again, or try a back up battery.Has staff answer
COOLPIX S3000
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lost wall charger but still have usb cord for the computer can i charge my camera this way?
also i have had it plugged into the computer for several hours the green light comes on the camera several times it blinks from the right of the screen then the power on and off button on the top of camera comes on for a second then the camera completely stops how do i charge my camera without the wall plug please help.. thank you my m odel number is nikon coolpix s3000 35196862
9 months ago
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Anonymous
scranton pa
Location :
scranton pa
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yup! Plug it in and watch the light blink.Apr 21, 2011 by
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Mike On Maui
West Maui
Location :
West Maui
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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When connecting the camera to a computer via USB cable while Auto is selected for the Charge by computer option in the Setup menu, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.11 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes, the Coolpix S3000 has the option for Date Imprint. Go to MENU > Set Up > Date Imprint. See Page #133 of User’s Manual.
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