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Product information and reviews for the Nikon Coolpix SQ digital camera, provided by CamerasOnly.com.

Nikon Coolpix SQ Compact Digital Camera

Nikon Coolpix SQ Description

The Nikon CoolPix SQ puts a new twist on digital photography. This ergonomically designed digital powerhouse features all metal body construction to maximize precision and durability. Lightweight and portable, the Nikon CoolPix SQ offers a swivel lens design so you can shoot at any angle with maximum comfort and flexibility.

Every image is captured with the high definition only Nikkor lens technology can provide. Its 3.1 Megapixel CCD and 3x optical zoom takes sharp pictures across its entire 37 - 111mm zoom range (35mm equivalent). Quick start-up and fast autofocus means you'll never miss another moment. Plus, you can choose from 15 versatile Scene Modes to set the camera for the best possible picture quality in any shooting situation, and program system settings using the easy to read screens on the full-color LCD monitor. Convenience is built in too. The Nikon CoolPix SQ uses the new COOL-STATION Power Base. Simply place the camera in its cradle for fast and easy One-Touch Upload of images to your computer. It even recharges the battery for you. The Nikon CoolPix SQ. Putting digital style and quality squarely in the palm of your hand.

Nikon Coolpix SQ Features

  • Sensor: 3.1 megapixel CCD
  • Max resolution: 2016 x 1512 pixels
  • Lens: 3x optical f/2.8-5.6 5.6-16.8mm (35mm equiv 37-111mm)
  • Exposure: Programmed auto w. exposure compensation and scene modes
  • Focus: Manual and autofocus with single shot and continuous AF
  • Viewfinder: LCD only
  • Still file format: JPEG
  • Movie mode
  • Storage media: CompactFlash Type I
  • USB interface via COOL-STATION cradle

Nikon Coolpix SQ Reviews

PCphotoreview.com
Exceptional image quality and high-speed response via a 6-megapixel CCD, 3X GT Hexanon zoom lens, and A*IPS electronics. more...

ZDNet.com
The Coolpix SQ gives a refreshing twist to the Minolta Dimage X series with the similarly squarish design. Unlike most other conventional cameras, the SQ owes its sleek pocket-size shape to its unique swivel lens. When in use, the lens rotates slightly more than 180 degrees (from the front to back). The lens zooms internally and thus never protrudes out from the housing. This is a plus, but it'll take some getting used to as the conventional way of gripping a camera doesn't work here. There is also a compromise on the flexibility commonly associated with such lenses. For instance, the flash unit covers the LCD screen when taking self-portraits--which severely limits your view on the 1.5-inch monitor (Although the software automatically scales the image down). more...

Imaging-resource.com
As I've often said when introducing my reviews of Nikon cameras, Nikon truly needs no introduction. Their name has been identified with professional and high-end amateur photography for a good five decades now, and they've successfully translated that long history of expertise into the digital arena. Their 2.1-megapixel Coolpix 950 and 3.3-megapixel Coolpix 990 and 995 digicams led the popularity charts at the high end of the "prosumer" market segment since their respective introductions, and the models they announced in 2002 continued that tradition. The key has been excellent picture quality combined with an amazing range of features, all calculated to give the photographer maximum control over the picture-taking process. more...