Coolpix S560 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom with 2.7 inch LCD (Graphite Black)

I originally purchased this camera when it was first released, almost two years ago. It has been the perfect little camera. We went to the beach this year and unfortunately, as I was walking next to the ocean, a huge wave got me - and my little camera. It was completely drowned in a second. When we returned home from the trip, I began searching for this model again. I found it on Amazon of course! I didn't even bother looking at other cameras because I love this one. I ordered it (terrific price), and it was here within a couple of days. Awesome! I adore the color of this camera's case; it's so beautiful to look at. It's easy to hold and shoot, and the large display is fantastic. It shoots gorgeous photos and videos. There are many, many features which I haven't even used yet because you really have to study the manual to know all of them. But even with basic use, this camera does all the work for you. AND it's cute! Since it comes with a battery charger, it's easy to keep it charged, which is nice. I highly recommend this camera - it's a winner!

I ordered this camera last summer and received it rather quickly. The packaging was great, and everything came in perfect condition. I would also like to mention that the seller also sent me a coupon. The camera works pretty well, although the quality isn't perfect. There are some minor defects in some of the pictures but most come out great. I did have a problem where the pictures looked perfect on the screen but after uploading them, they were blurry and nothing could really be seen, this should be fixed. The video quality is pretty good as well, although there shouldn't be a 30 minute time limit. The memory card I received is awesome! I still haven't had to delete any of the pictures and it still has a lot of space available on it. The picture shown is the wrong color however, the camera is actually a darker shade of blue and I think it needs to be changed. Other than that, the camera is great and I am very satisfied with my purchase!

The battery has no juice left. You can charge it as much as you would like, it will die by the 10th photo you go to take. Otherwise not terrible, but be prepared to buy a new battery.

This is a great camera! I was a little iffy when buying because of some bad reviews I had read when looking to buy. It ended up being a GREAT purchase! It replaced my Kodak C875 that broke. I took this to Orlando when my husband and I went to Disneyworld and we have a wonderful album full of great pictures! I also take alot of outdoor pictures when I see a beautiful sunset or scenery, and I also take alot of pictures of my doggies. This camera captures great colors! There is alot of extras with this camera, all kinds of different functions, just make sure you read the user manual and it will definitely help you better understand the camera. I love the different settings! If you want to take a picture without the flash in a semi-dark room and you want to capture all of the colors that you are seeing, just put the camera on the "food" setting and it captures absolutely GREAT pictures! Pictures that my Kodak was not capable of. I am very happy with my purchase & I will definitely buy a Nikon again! I will be posting a few sample pictures I have taken with this camera. UPDATE!! It has been a little over a year since I got this camera. I still love it & take very good care of it! It still works as good as the day it shipped to my house!! Definitely a GREAT purchase!!

I bought the s560 in August and have loved it until recently. I bought it specifically for a trip I was taking out west. I had an older coolpix that I really liked for its ease of use and picture quality, so Nikon was an easy choice. The camera took beautiful pictures of vineyards and mountains and ocean scenes--all on bright sunny days. It wasn't until I tried to take pictures at a friend's wedding that I became disappointed. The mood lighting of the ceremony matched with the measly flash was too much for the camera to handle. All the pictures came out dark despite my close proximity to the altar. Maybe someone with more photography/camera knowledge could monkey with the settings to get a better picture. I tried changing ISO settings to no avail. Other recent indoor events have led to similar dark, disappointing pictures. If you're looking for a great outdoor camera, I would recommend the s560. But, if you want something that does both indoor and outdoor well, I would find something else.

I got an earlier version of this camera, the S550, to take to England to see crop circles. I have a Nikon D70 which I used to take, but that was a lot of weight in my luggage and hiking around the fields of Wiltshire county. 10 megapixels is almost twice the resolution of the D70 (I now have a D90) so I still came home with great photos! I also discovered that I could shoot video of the crop circle I was in by mounting the camera on the end of my walking stick, starting the camera shooting video and raising it up over my head, and once I perfected my aim, I was able to get a video panorama of the formation from about 12' up - awesome! Anyway, good small camera, Nikon quality, high resolution, good price - is that enough for you? BTW, I moved up to the S560 because it now has a micro-USB connector, so you don't have to use the clunky connector that came with the S550. Oh, and image stabilization, which I never pay attention to but probably helps.

Recommend this camera. Not a photo expert and it is easy to use. A good deal of features I have not yet used or figured out but for ease of use our 9 year old is a master. Zoom is very good. Right size too. Button feel good to use not cheap. Easy to remove battery pack and photo card slot,(after I read the instructions). The only fault for this and current cameras the 10MP is not needed for everyday standard photos. The file size is too large. Now need software to reduce my photo file sizes for storage.

I bought this camera a little over a year ago to have on vacations and family get-togethers so I wouldn't have to cary my SLR camera with me all the time. The camera shoots with good clarity in daytime shooting, but in low light or at night it has a hard time focusing / taking clear pictures. The video is the best thing about this camera. Really love the clarity and sound of the videos. Overall, I rated the camera a 4 star because of the low light issues (but every camera will have this problem.. some more than others). I would recommend the camera to anyone looking for a low budget camera that does an nice job.