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COOLPIX S6100
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Questions & Answers for Nikon Inc. COOLPIX S6100
Question
S6100 - Not focused, images not clear or oversaturated, same with videos
I bought this camera 2 weeks ago. So far the images are saturated and not clear. The camera seems to have problems focusing on the subject. I adjusted the settings, turned the camera on and off yet my 3 mega pixel fuji seems to blow the image quality away. Any suggestions before I return this camera?
Location : United States
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 1 year, 11 months ago 
on COOLPIX S6100
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Anonymous
1 year, 11 months ago
Location : United States
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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3 answers
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answer 1
It isextremely annoying when this happens. But your best option is to hold the button down half way and just wait. It takes 5-10 long seconds but it eventually gets it.
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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EiNST3iN
1 year, 6 months ago
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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answer 2
When this happened to my Coolpix S1600, my grandson turned on the flash. It helped, but who knows why.
answered 1 year, 10 months ago
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Anonymous
1 year, 10 months ago
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answer 3
For better assistance, please click on the link below in order for you to send sample images:
Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
answered 1 year, 11 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 11 months ago
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Question
When is camera being released? I pre-ordered a while ago through Amazon, but my vaction is next weekend and I hate to not have it in time.
Location : Franklin NJ
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 2 years, 2 months ago
on COOLPIX S6100
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Vickie
2 years, 2 months ago
Location : Franklin NJ
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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2 answers
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answer 1
I ordered this camera through Amazon.com and I got it after 4 days.
Location : Ohio
Age: 35-44
answered 2 years, 2 months ago
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Sharareh
2 years, 2 months ago
Location : Ohio
Age: 35-44
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answer 2
The new Coolpix models were release at the beginning of February and it’s usually available after 30 to 45 days at authorized dealers.
answered 2 years, 2 months ago
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NikonStaff
2 years, 2 months ago
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Ordered Coolpix 6100 directly from NikonUSA website, how long will it take to receive?
When I ordered it online, the website stated it was in stock. With other authorized dealers, they didn't have them in stock so the delivery time was listed at 3-4 weeks. When ordering directly from NikonUSA website and selecting 2nd day air for delivery, will I recieve it within 1 week?
Location : GA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
asked 2 years, 1 month ago
on COOLPIX S6100
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Sunni
2 years, 1 month ago
Location : GA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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2 answers
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answer 1
The most time it should take is a week. Even less time then that. I got my camera for Christmas, (which is the busiest time of the year) and got the camera within 3-4 days. Not that long of a wait at all. And if you're willing to pay extra, I'm pretty sure you can get it within 2 days.
answered 2 years ago
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Anonymous
2 years ago
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answer 2
If you order your camera during weekdays with exception of Thursday and Friday, you may receive the camera within the time frame specified by the carried once the order is completed.
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
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NikonStaff
2 years, 1 month ago
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When will this camera be back in stock?
asked 2 years, 1 month ago on COOLPIX S6100
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Anonymous
2 years, 1 month ago
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answer 1
The new Coolpix models were release at the beginning of March and it’s usually available after 30 to 45 days after release date. You may want to check with your local dealer or keep visiting our Nikon store.
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
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2 years, 1 month ago
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answer 2
I'm not sure, but if I were you I would save your money and buy a DSLR. You can get one for under $600!
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
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JacobC
2 years, 1 month ago
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Question
can i use this camera as a web cam
asked 1 year, 10 months ago on COOLPIX S6100
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Anonymous
1 year, 10 months ago
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2 answers
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answer 1
I have tried tethered shooting many times but I have never thought of using any camera as a web cam.
Location : Missouri
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
answered 1 year, 10 months ago
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Izzie
1 year, 10 months ago
Location : Missouri
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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answer 2
No.
answered 1 year, 10 months ago
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KeithD
1 year, 10 months ago
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Question
is there a printed manual supplied?
asked 1 year, 10 months ago on COOLPIX S6100
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Anonymous
1 year, 10 months ago
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answer 1
The user's manual for the COOLPIX s6100 is available in a CD with printing rights and is alsoavailable for download in our website.
answered 1 year, 10 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 10 months ago
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answer 2
The manual is on a CD. It is also easy to find it on the Web with a Google search.
answered 1 year, 10 months ago
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Anonymous
1 year, 10 months ago
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Question
Why won't my camera charge? Everything is plugged in correctly, but it still won't charge.
It is a coolpix s6100, I've only had it 3 or 4 months.
asked 1 year, 9 months ago on COOLPIX S6100
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Anonymous
1 year, 9 months ago
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answer 1
Mine did the same thing. Apparently, according to a service bulletin, you need to press the "on" button after plugging it in. However in my case this did not solve the problem and I had to send it back for repair.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
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Anonymous
1 year, 9 months ago
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answer 2
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 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...
Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 9 months ago
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Question
how to set language feature on coolpix s6100
intial language setup was not done. How do I set it now?
Location : Rogue River Oregon
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
asked 1 year, 9 months ago
on COOLPIX S6100
by
luby2883
1 year, 9 months ago
Location : Rogue River Oregon
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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2 answers
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answer 1
on screen menu
Products from my answer
COOLPIX S6100
(121)answered 1 year, 9 months ago
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Anonymous
1 year, 9 months ago
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answer 2
Tap the bottom tab > Tap SETUP > LANGUAGE. Please see page # 164 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX s6100.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 9 months ago
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Question
what kind of computer system will it corporates with?
For example: windows vista won't respond to the camera.
Location : portland or
Age: 18-24
asked 1 year, 5 months ago
on COOLPIX S6100
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george
1 year, 5 months ago
Location : portland or
Age: 18-24
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2 answers
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answer 1
Wndows 7
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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Anonymous
1 year, 5 months ago
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answer 2
The problem is in your OS, not the camera. There seems to be a problem with your PnP device manager.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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BrennenP
1 year, 5 months ago
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Question
Battery will not charged. I got this camera last thanks gaving, used to take only some pictures. Later I try charge it, but failed.
This battery never be charged. Now the camera can't turn on because run out of power. Contact Costco, they let me contact Nikon first.
Location : Turlock, CA, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 6 months ago
on COOLPIX S6100
by
jian
6 months ago
Location : Turlock, CA, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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2 answers
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answer 1
Actually, I used and try charge it many times, but camera don't charging! last time I used the camera was Febuary, then not used it! The battery go bad before I charge it, charged many times, many many times...
Location : Turlock, CA, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
answered 6 months ago
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jian
6 months ago
Location : Turlock, CA, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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answer 2
Unfortunately lithium ion batteries that sit for that long without use can go bad.
answered 6 months ago
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JoeR
6 months ago
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Question
Movie mode zoom
Does the S6100 have digital or optical zoom in HD movie mode, and what amplification in movie mode?
asked 2 years, 2 months ago on COOLPIX S6100
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Anonymous
2 years, 2 months ago
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answer 1
The lens is 7x optical Zoom ((angle of view equivalent to that of 28-196mm lens in 35mm [135] format).
Movie Audio file format: AAC stereo
HD: 1280x720p / 30fps
Movie file format: MPEG-4 AVC H.264
Movie Audio file format: AAC stereo
HD: 1280x720p / 30fps
Movie file format: MPEG-4 AVC H.264
answered 2 years, 2 months ago
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NikonStaff
2 years, 2 months ago
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Question
I bought Nikon COOLPIX S6100I a couple days ago, I can not find the user's Manual on your website? " I was looking for Word,PDF format "
I always use e-books or manuals.
Location : Ohio
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Experience: Less than a month
asked 2 years, 2 months ago
on COOLPIX S6100
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Sharareh
2 years, 2 months ago
Location : Ohio
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Experience: Less than a month
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1 answer
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answer 1
Answer Title: User's Manual - Nikon COOLPIX S6100 - Guide to Digital Photography
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
answered 2 years, 2 months ago
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NikonStaff
2 years, 2 months ago
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Question
Does this camera have a date stamp?
Location : Virginia
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Sports
asked 2 years, 1 month ago
on COOLPIX S6100
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Granny
2 years, 1 month ago
Location : Virginia
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Sports
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1 answer
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answer 1
Yes it does.
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
2 years, 1 month ago
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Why do I have to wait so long in beteween taking pictures? Is there a setting to change this?
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
asked 2 years ago
on COOLPIX S6100
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Anonymous
2 years ago
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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1 answer
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answer 1
You can change the shooting mode to continuous to take one picture after the other. See page# 56 of the user’s manual.
answered 2 years ago
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NikonStaff
2 years ago
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Question
What accessories come in the box?
Is the leather case under Accessories provided?
Age: 18-24
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
asked 2 years ago
on COOLPIX S6100
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Anonymous
2 years ago
Age: 18-24
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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answer 1
Supplied Accessories:
Camera Strap AN-CP19
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
UC-E6 USB Cable
Audio Video Cable EG-CP16
Nikon ViewNX 2 Software CD
Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
Camera Strap AN-CP19
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
UC-E6 USB Cable
Audio Video Cable EG-CP16
Nikon ViewNX 2 Software CD
Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
answered 2 years ago
by
NikonStaff
2 years ago
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Question
I have lost the quick guide. how do I recharge the battery pack?
Location : Louisville, KY
Age: 55-65
asked 2 years ago
on COOLPIX S6100
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Anonymous
2 years ago
Location : Louisville, KY
Age: 55-65
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1 answer
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answer 1
Plug it in to a power supply or usb cable.
answered 2 years ago
by
KeithD
2 years ago
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Question
How to take quick shots?
With the flash in auto it take the camera a while to actually snap the picture. By the time the picture is take my son has moved and get caught in a blur with his eyes closed.
Location : TN
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 2 years ago
on COOLPIX S6100
by
Justin
2 years ago
Location : TN
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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answer 1
Unfortunately this is a common thing with point and shoots, they are just not quick enough to fire once the shutter has been pressed, it has to find focus before it can take a shot. Try pressing the shutter button half way to focus and when the shot you want is there press the shutter fully down.
answered 2 years ago
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KeithD
2 years ago
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Question
Problems with Lens cover
When I turn it on and the lens comes out, the top left of the lens and the bottom right of the lens is still covered and I don't know how to get it uncovered.
Location : Charlotte NC
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 2 years ago
on COOLPIX S6100
by
Kristina
2 years ago
Location : Charlotte NC
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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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 2 years ago
by
NikonStaff
2 years ago
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Why is my camera only taking black pictures? Also why is the display black?
Location : CA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
asked 1 year, 11 months ago
on COOLPIX S6100
by
Chris
1 year, 11 months ago
Location : CA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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answer 1
Please make sure that the battery is fully charge. Remove the memory card from the camera. If after placing the battery back in the camera without the memory card still not showing anything on the LCD screen you will need to send your camera for service.
Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
answered 1 year, 11 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 11 months ago
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Question
Does S6100 have capability of taking infared photos?
asked 1 year, 11 months ago on COOLPIX S6100
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Anonymous
1 year, 11 months ago
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1 answer
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answer 1
No, this camera doesn't have the feature to take infrared photos.
answered 1 year, 11 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 11 months ago
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