Typical price: £170
What is it: Sleek 8-megapixel compact with Wi-Fi
What we think: Nice idea, but Wi-Fi isn't yet ready to carry such an average camera
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Reviewed on: 21 November 2007
Tags: Nikon, Nikon Coolpix S51c, wireless, Wi-Fi, setup
We like:
Sleek looks; giant screen; zippy scroll wheel; some well-thought-out Wi-Fi features
We don't like:
Unspectacular lens; public Wi-Fi connection issues
CNET UK judgement:
We're primed to get excited about the camera that cracks Wi-Fi, but the Nikon Coolpix S51c sadly isn't it. An average point-and-shoot with some lens issues, the S51c has some well-implemented wireless features but is let down by the fact that it can't connect very often
Full review:
The sleek 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S51c includes wireless LAN connectivity for around £170. Wireless has been the future for a while now, and although we love the idea of being able to share images from our cameras to the Web so far the idea hasn't really caught on. Continue Reading...
Nikon Coolpix S51c History
13 Nov 2007 in Crave
Hands-on with the Wi-Fi Nikon Coolpix S51c
The Nikon Coolpix S51c is a slinky, stylish 8-megapixel compact with a giant 76mm LCD screen and the ability to wirelessly connect to t'Internet
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