Nikon Coolpix S570 User Manual

The Nikon Coolpix S570 is a compact digital camera, designed for casual photographers looking for an easy-to-use point-and-shoot option. Here’s a detailed overview of its features and specifications:

Design and Build

• Dimensions: The camera measures approximately 3.6 x 2.2 x 0.8 inches (92 x 56.5 x 21.5 mm) and weighs around 4.8 ounces (140 grams), making it lightweight and portable.
• Body Material: It features a stylish metal body with rounded corners, available in multiple colors including pink, red, blue, black, and silver.

Camera Specifications

• Sensor: The S570 is equipped with a 12-megapixel CCD sensor that captures images at a maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels.
• Lens: It has a NIKKOR lens with a focal length equivalent to 28-140mm (5x optical zoom) and an aperture range of f/2.7 to f/6.6.
• Image Stabilization: The camera utilizes electronic VR (Vibration Reduction) to help reduce the effects of camera shake.

Display

• LCD Screen: It features a 2.7-inch TFT-LCD screen with a resolution of 230,000 dots, which provides adequate visibility for composing shots and reviewing images.

Performance

• ISO Range: The ISO sensitivity ranges from 80 to 3200, allowing for decent performance in various lighting conditions; however, image quality tends to degrade at higher ISO settings (especially above ISO 800).
• Shooting Speed: The time to first shot is about two seconds, with an average shot-to-shot time of approximately 2.2 seconds without flash and up to 3.8 seconds when using flash.
• Continuous Shooting: It can shoot at full resolution at about 0.6 frames per second.

Shooting Modes

• The S570 offers several shooting modes tailored for different scenarios:
  • Auto mode
  • Scene modes (15 options including Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait)
  • Smart Portrait System that includes features like Blink Warning and Smile Shutter.

Video Recording

• The camera supports video recording in VGA quality (640×480 pixels) at up to 30 frames per second using Motion JPEG format.

Battery Life

• Powered by a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (EN-EL10), the S570 has a rated life of approximately 220 shots under typical usage conditions.

Storage

• Images are stored on SD or SDHC memory cards, with an internal memory capacity of about 47 MB.

Conclusion

Overall, the Nikon Coolpix S570 stands out as a solid choice within the ultracompact category due to its good lens specifications and user-friendly design. While it may not excel in high-speed performance or low-light photography beyond ISO settings of 400, it is well-suited for still subjects such as landscapes and portraits.