After I almost still (Canon-damaged) got used to the menu - the intuitive operation is also no cause for criticism - it went wrong with the Knipserei.
My favorite was this camera so from the very beginning not because I am Canon fan. But the Canon foods' now time twice, so 20 of these were procured. With the result that for close to an ancient Sony (with 5megapixel) that we have in operation fortunately still relies.
From this perspective, the Coolpix S3100 is as it were unfit even for us.
The problem: At close range, the camera failed completely. To obtain sharp images from a distance of 10 centimeters = impossible. From a distance of 25 centimeters is focused only makes sense, everything you snaps of near distance is like lottery when it comes to focusing. And that despite the ups setting.
my personal workaround: I now make these photos for this from a distance and then with the best resolution (14MP), it must, however, always edit later. If you so much work that is annoying.
Usually I have the camera do not always set to 14MP, so this must always think ahead and be careful and adjust depending on the application size.
Problem 2: In artificially lit areas arise strange green, or bluish pictures.
If you turn on automatic flash, responding not only because it is probably too bright.
Difficult, difficult ...
Positives:
Battery wired to the camera is to be mentioned positively.
Battery life is okay in my opinion. Even after several months of excessive usage does not restrict the battery life determined.
Camera is very light and the material totally durable. When I look in your pocket all day carrying around the camera along with Allen key or other metal parts with me: no marks on the camera. Remarkable!
The intuitive operation (as mentioned above) is certainly a plus when you are practically distributed to each and sundry to make this camera photos.
It is more difficult to adjust the picture size to less than 14MB already in the menu, or, this changeover to explain / show the user.
If you are looking for a cheap everyday camera with you too (!) Can make good close-ups, I strongly on this camera.
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