The Coolpix S10 is a model of digital camera formerly produced by Nikon and first released in 2006 as part of the Coolpix Series. Its image sensor is a CCD with 6.0 million pixels. It has a 2.5-inch (64 mm) thin-film transistor liquid crystal display device with 230,000 pixels. The S10 incorporates Nikon's popular swivel design first seen in the Coolpix 900 which allows for a powerful Nikkor 10X Optical zoom lens while retaining a compact form. Other features include D-Lighting and Face-priority AF.

Nikon Coolpix S10
Nikon Coolpix S4 camera
Pictured: the Nikon Coolpix S4, a camera released the year before the S10 with similar form-factor
Overview
MakerNikon
Lens
Lens10x Optical Zoom-Nikkor 38-380mm Glass Lens (35mm equivalent)
F-numbersf3.5
Sensor/medium
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size2825 x 2124
Maximum resolution2,816 × 2,112
Film speed50, 100, 200, 400, 800 (ISO equivalent)
Recording mediumSD/MMC card + 16MB internal memory
Focusing
Focus modesCenter; Manual
Focus areas99
Exposure/metering
Exposure meteringCenter weighted
Shutter
Shutter speed range1/2 sec to 1/1000 sec
Continuous shooting1.2 frame/s
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo
Image processing
White balanceAuto with TTL control or 7-mode manual
General
Video recording640 x 480 @ 30fps
LCD screen2.5", 230,000 pixel TFT
Battery1 EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
AV Port(s)USB, Composite video RCA
Data Port(s)USB
Body featuresMetal
Dimensions12.5 × 74.5 × 40.5 mm (4.4× 2.9 ×1.6 in.)
Weight220g. (7.8 oz.) [Not inc batteries, memory card, or lens cap]
Made in Japan
Chronology
PredecessorNikon Coolpix S4

The 2006 Nikon Coolpix S10 has a similar 10x swivel lens design as the 2005 S4, but with more advanced features such as vibration reduction and a lithium-ion battery.

Noted use

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The Coolpix S10 was used by photographer Noah Kalina to capture a series of self-portraits in his video Everyday. He began using this camera for the project in 2009.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Matey, James (April 2021). Iris Recognition on Noah Kalina’s Everyday (PDF) (Technical report). National Institute of Standards and Technology. doi:10.6028/NIST.TN.2154. 2154.

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