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COOLPIX S3300
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Questions & Answers for Nikon Inc. COOLPIX S3300
Question
What is the optimum ISO setting for this camera?
Location : California
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
asked 1 year, 1 month ago 
on COOLPIX S3300
by
Anonymous
1 year, 1 month ago
Location : California
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
+3points
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3 answers
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answer 1
I never changed mine, but with these newer Coolpix cameras I actually don't use autoflash that much. I set the ISO on 200 for outside and 400 for indoors. It seems to work out well.
Experience: More than a year
answered 10 months ago
by
Lori
10 months ago
Experience: More than a year
+3points
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answer 2
This answer was speedy but useless!
Looking at tests posted on the web, the optimum ISO would appear to be 100 or 200.
I bought this camera to have in my pocket to take snapshots for the web. It is more than adequate for that purpose.
For serious photography I use Canon digitals and L series lenses.
Looking at tests posted on the web, the optimum ISO would appear to be 100 or 200.
I bought this camera to have in my pocket to take snapshots for the web. It is more than adequate for that purpose.
For serious photography I use Canon digitals and L series lenses.
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
by
Anonymous
1 year, 1 month ago
+2points
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answer 3
Lowest ISO Sensitivity 80
Highest ISO Sensitivity 3200
Highest ISO Sensitivity 3200
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
by
NikonStaff
1 year, 1 month ago
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Question
Is it shock proof / droppable???
Location : Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
asked 10 months ago
on COOLPIX S3300
by
KK
10 months ago
Location : Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
-1point
0out of 1found this question helpful.
2 answers
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answer 1
I had another NIkon cool pix camera, I dropped it and now the lens pops in and out and pictures are blurry.
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
answered 10 months ago
by
Anonymous
10 months ago
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
+1point
1out of 1found this answer helpful.
answer 2
No
answered 10 months ago
by
KeithD
10 months ago
+1point
1out of 1found this answer helpful.
Question
Camera is slow in storing image
3+ secs between each photo is too long
1. No red eye is set
2. No skin smoothing set
3. 1200 x 720 dpi set
Do have hundreds of photos stored on memory card
1. No red eye is set
2. No skin smoothing set
3. 1200 x 720 dpi set
Do have hundreds of photos stored on memory card
Location : St Lucia (at the moment)
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 1 year, 1 month ago
on COOLPIX S3300
by
Houston Expat
1 year, 1 month ago
Location : St Lucia (at the moment)
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
+2points
3out of 4found this question helpful.
1 answer
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answer 1
Please reset the camera: MENU > SETUP > RESET ALL. Also, verify the settings that you have for Image Mode (seepage # 60 of the user's manual) and make sure you are using an approved memory card for the COOLPIX S3300 (see page # 19).
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
by
NikonStaff
1 year, 1 month ago
+2points
2out of 2found this answer helpful.
Question
Still slow storing images
3+ seconds to store each image after photo taken
Have reset all to default setting but no improvement.
Is this delay normal?
I have over 500 photos stored on an 8GB Lexar card
Have reset all to default setting but no improvement.
Is this delay normal?
I have over 500 photos stored on an 8GB Lexar card
Location : Houston, TX, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 1 year, 1 month ago
on COOLPIX S3300
by
Houston ExPat
1 year, 1 month ago
Location : Houston, TX, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
+1point
2out of 3found this question helpful.
1 answer
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answer 1
In order to better assist you, please give us a call:
Nikon Technical Support
8AM - 2AM (Eastern) 7 days a week
1-800-Nikon-US (1-800-645-6687)
Nikon Technical Support
8AM - 2AM (Eastern) 7 days a week
1-800-Nikon-US (1-800-645-6687)
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
by
NikonStaff
1 year, 1 month ago
+1point
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Question
I just bought a Coolpix S3300. I have the batteries (EN-EL 10) and a charger MH63 for my old Coolpix S220. Can I use them with my S3300?
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
asked 1 year ago
on COOLPIX S3300
by
Old Shuteye
1 year ago
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
0points
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1 answer
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answer 1
No the EN-EL19 & EH-69P are the correct battery and charger. You cannot use your old baterry and charger.
answered 1 year ago
by
JoeR
1 year ago
+1point
1out of 1found this answer helpful.
Question
What kind of memory card do I use?
Nikon Coolpix S3300
Location : Palo Alto CA
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 1 year ago
on COOLPIX S3300
by
jkat
1 year ago
Location : Palo Alto CA
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
+3points
4out of 5found this question helpful.
1 answer
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answer 1
Here is Nikon's list:
http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17759/~/approved-memory-cards---coolpix-s3300
http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17759/~/approved-memory-cards---coolpix-s3300
answered 1 year ago
by
JoeR
1 year ago
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Question
which low-end cameras can charge directly via usb connection through computer?
in the process of buying a new camera, but don't necessarily want heavy AAs, nor drag a charger with me. laptop will always be available.
Location : Thames
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 11 months ago
on COOLPIX S3300
by
Anonymous
11 months ago
Location : Thames
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
0points
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1 answer
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answer 1
You may want to check our latest models from the "P" (perfomance), and "S" (style) series. Like the COOLPIX P510, P310, S9300, S6300, S4300, and S3300.
answered 11 months ago
by
NikonStaff
11 months ago
+2points
2out of 2found this answer helpful.
Question
charging my s3300
asked 11 months ago on COOLPIX S3300
by
Anonymous
11 months ago
+1point
1out of 1found this question helpful.
1 answer
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answer 1
There is not enough information to answer specifically, in the COOLPIX S3300 user's manual on page #14 you can find information regarding Charging the battery.
answered 11 months ago
by
NikonStaff
11 months ago
+4points
4out of 4found this answer helpful.
Question
How many dpi does s3300 have?
Location : Scotland
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
asked 10 months ago
on COOLPIX S3300
by
Lily'sJR
10 months ago
Location : Scotland
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
0points
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1 answer
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answer 1
Cameras do not have dpi, they have pixels. Printers have dpi. The pixel count in a photo depends on it's size.
answered 10 months ago
by
JoeR
10 months ago
+2points
2out of 2found this answer helpful.
Question
Increasing 720p video length?
I really like the 720p quality for what I film. Only problem is its 8 minutes compared to 28 minutes on low quality. With a 32gb SDHC card I know I can film and refilm for many hours. I just want to know, is it possible to increase the HD time longer than 8 minutes and 11 seconds to about 30 minutes like the lowest setting?
Location : Boston, MA
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 10 months ago
on COOLPIX S3300
by
Willehx
10 months ago
Location : Boston, MA
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
0points
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1 answer
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answer 1
Maximum video file size is 2 gb It is the max size for an avi file, nothing can be done to change it.
answered 10 months ago
by
JoeR
10 months ago
-2points
0out of 2found this answer helpful.
Question
Macro mode in close up scene
Why is it that I cannot get the macro menu to come up when I press the button for it. Is it automatically on in the "close up" scene? I want to make sure it's me thats the problem and not my new camera.
asked 9 months ago on COOLPIX S3300
by
scollier
9 months ago
0points
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1 answer
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answer 1
Please read page 56 on the manual to make sure you are setting the macro mode correctly. If you do not have the manual download it here:http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/coolpix/S3300_EN.pdf
answered 9 months ago
by
JoeR
9 months ago
+1point
1out of 1found this answer helpful.
Question
When I first turned it on it said "Lens Error"
It did this the first time I turned it on, so I turned it off and back on. Then it worked. Should I be worried at all?
Also when I turn it on it makes a sound...a very flimsy sound and I can hear the lens cover moving. Is this normal and should I forget about it?
Also when I turn it on it makes a sound...a very flimsy sound and I can hear the lens cover moving. Is this normal and should I forget about it?
asked 9 months ago on COOLPIX S3300
by
Marlena
9 months ago
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1 answer
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answer 1
Please click on the link below for troubleshooting information:
Answer Title: Lens Error message
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
Answer Title: Lens Error message
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
answered 9 months ago
by
NikonStaff
9 months ago
+1point
1out of 1found this answer helpful.
Question
What comes in the box? is it a good camera to bring to a concert?
Location : New Jersey, USA
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 8 months ago
on COOLPIX S3300
by
Angelica
8 months ago
Location : New Jersey, USA
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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1 answer
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answer 1
The Nikon Coolpix S3300 is ideal for portability like a concert. It also has a 4.6-27.6 mm Zoom lens for the close up shots. (angle of view equivalent to that of 26-156 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Here are the supplied accessories:
AN-CP19 Strap
UC-E6 USB Cable
EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable
EN-EL19 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
EH-69P AC Adapter/Charger
NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM
Here are the supplied accessories:
AN-CP19 Strap
UC-E6 USB Cable
EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable
EN-EL19 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
EH-69P AC Adapter/Charger
NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM
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(42)answered 8 months ago
by
Tulsa Tom
8 months ago
+1point
1out of 1found this answer helpful.
Question
Is the date imprint on the picture mode avalable?
asked 8 months ago on COOLPIX S3300
by
Anonymous
8 months ago
0points
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1 answer
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answer 1
Yes
answered 8 months ago
by
JoeR
8 months ago
0points
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Question
Why does the camera tell me "This Card cannot be used"?
My camera will not format memory cards - I purchased a SanDisk 8GB SDHC and a SanDisk 16 GB Ultra but cannot use either one in the camera.
Location : Denver, CO, USA
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
asked 8 months ago
on COOLPIX S3300
by
Chaz
8 months ago
Location : Denver, CO, USA
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
0points
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1 answer
Answers
answer 1
Is the write protect switch off? It is the little slide switch on the edge of the card.
answered 8 months ago
by
JoeR
8 months ago
+1point
1out of 1found this answer helpful.
Question
why does my camera suddenly say "memory card is write protected" and how do I get rid of it so that I can take a picture?
asked 8 months ago on COOLPIX S3300
by
Anonymous
8 months ago
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1 answer
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answer 1
The card has a little tab on the side of it to enable write protect, make sure that it is off
answered 8 months ago
by
KeithD
8 months ago
+1point
1out of 1found this answer helpful.
Question
how can I get the instructions for using this camera?
I've purchased this camera, but the instruction booklet was lost when I moved.
Location : Sedona, AZ. 86341
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
asked 7 months ago
on COOLPIX S3300
by
Anonymous
7 months ago
Location : Sedona, AZ. 86341
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
0points
0out of 0found this question helpful.
1 answer
Answers
answer 1
http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17684/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xMzQ4MzUzNTY0L3NpZC9HYTM4X1Y2bA%3D%3D
answered 7 months ago
by
JoeR
7 months ago
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Question
Is my battery overcharged?
The camera battery was fully exhaused so I put it on charge, which was around 8 or so now its 1 in the afternoon and it isnt turning on.
Note: Two blackouts occured
Note: Two blackouts occured
asked 7 months ago on COOLPIX S3300
by
Anonymous
7 months ago
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1 answer
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answer 1
About 2 hours and 30 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.
answered 7 months ago
by
NikonStaff
7 months ago
+1point
1out of 1found this answer helpful.
Question
Can I down load photos directly to a USB Memory stick?
asked 7 months ago on COOLPIX S3300
by
Anonymous
7 months ago
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1 answer
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answer 1
No, the camera can download photos to a computer, tv or printer. You will need to transfer your photos to your computer and then save them to the USB memory device.
answered 6 months ago
by
NikonCatherine
6 months ago
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Question
my PC can't read my card when I connect my camera with USB cable. Any solution?
Location : Jakarta Capital Region, Indonesia
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 6 months ago
on COOLPIX S3300
by
Day
6 months ago
Location : Jakarta Capital Region, Indonesia
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
0points
0out of 0found this question helpful.
1 answer
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answer 1
Try using a card reader.
answered 6 months ago
by
KeithD
6 months ago
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