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Nikon Coolpix S500 review

Stainless steel shooter that's noisier than a metal band

Our Score 3

Last reviewed: 2007-07-24July 24th 2007

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Product Summary

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Quality lens

Vibration reduction

High light sensitivity

Only 3x optical zoom

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Very noisy at higher ISOs

Sluggish shutter speed

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