5 comments about Nikon Coolpix 3700 3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. This camera for my Kid Birthday present and she like it very much. This Coolpix 3700 the small and practical camera I have ever have. Have video, voice recording, optical zoom, directly printed the image to the printer and very easy to use. You just turn on the camera and let the coolpix do for you. You still can use the manual shoot but it's not perfect. Its appropriate for my kid that she just need to framed the image and shoot. The 3.2 mega pixel is enough for A4 paper size.The price is approriate for your pocket



2. If I can screw something up I usually will. This camera compensates for my total lack of ability to take a decent pic. For some reason 98% of the pics I have taken have come out absolutely stunning. When I took it to a family reunion and started taking pics side by side(with my family members using their ultra mega-pixel, high speed dig cams with all the bells and whistles only found on the space shuttle and other advanced technological inventions)it became readily apparent that my pics were greatly superior to the ones they were producing. It was worth the price of the camera to watch them fiddle with knobs,switches and dials on their cams to try and replicate (let alone exceed) the quality of the pics my 3700 was producing. Not wanting to acknowledge that I had a superior product they blamed everything from atmospheric pressure to the depleted ozone layer for their inferior pics. To make a long story short within a week they had sold their overpriced, over rated dig cams and purchased 3700's Nuff said.



3. Nikon is a very good brand forr all you people who knows that. there lens are pretty big compared as to the others. i got no problem whats so ever on this camera and it works like a charm. the 16 megabite secure digital memory card can hold up to 8 pictures in very good quality and resolution, low quality is double the amount.
   you can buy a more reliable secure digital memory card in here that is 512 megabite storage. brand name scandisk and is around 50 dollars, not that bad.
   
   Some technical features of this camera from the website is:
   
   Superior image quality
   
   The COOLPIX 3700, with its precision 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens and 3.2 megapixel resolution delivers superior optical performance and photo-quality (2,048 x 1,536-pixel) images packed with natural looking colour and sharp detail. The new COOLPIX camera utilises Nikon technologies and imaging expertise to ensure faithful colour reproduction, sharp contrast and clarity in virtually all shooting conditions. Excellence in image quality is ensured thanks to the high-precision 256-segment Matrix exposure metering and TTL- controlled Auto White Balance.
   
   Stylish, sleek-compact design
   
   Lightweight and pocket-sized, the COOLPIX 3700 is designed to be easy to carry, durable and attractive. Encased in a slim compact body with a brushed aluminium finish, the camera measures approximately (W x H x D) 95.5 x 50.0 x 31.0mm (3.76 x 1.97 x 1.22 in) and weighs just 130g (4.6oz) without battery and SD memory card.
   
   Easy to operate, fun to use
   
   As with all cameras in the COOLPIX series, the COOLPIX 3700 aims to make digital photography simpler for the novice and to offer potential for the advanced user to experiment and develop their skills and capabilities.
   
   * Simple operation: The controls on the COOLPIX 3700 have been kept to a minimum and are logically arranged for easy, speedy handling. The camera also powers up instantly and features a fast shutter response.
   
   * 15 Scene Modes: The COOLPIX 3700 is equipped with 15 Scene Modes, including Portrait, Party/Indoor, Sunset, Museum, Fireworks Show and Panorama Assist, which optimise the camera settings for a wide range of subjects, backgrounds and lighting conditions.
   
   * Continuous Shooting: The fast-acting shutter is also capable of shooting at 2.5 (H) or 1.5 (L) frames per second, or the new Multi-shot mode for capturing 16 consecutive frames in a single image.
   
   * Macro Function: In Macro Mode, the COOLPIX 3700 delivers sharply focused images of subjects from as close as 4cm (1.6in).
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   * TV Movie Mode: The COOLPIX 3700 offers eight Movie Modes, including a new TV Movie Mode with streaming technology that enables the production of TV-size (640 x 480-pixel) movies complete with sound.
   
   Ready to Use - All in One Package
   
   The COOLPIX 3700 standard package includes a high power rechargeable Li-ion battery, batter charger, 16MB SD memory card, Nikon View and Adobe Photoshop Elements software and a protective soft camera pouch.
   
   
   * 3.2 effective megapixels
   * 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens (equivalent to 35mm - 105mm in 35mm [135] format)
   * Compact, slim and lightweight aluminium body offers outstanding portability at approximately (W x H x D) 95.5 x 50.0 x 31.0mm (3.76 x 1.97 x 1.22 in) and 130g (4.6oz) without battery and SD memory card
   * Stylish and sophisticated design looks good everywhere it goes, and feels good every time it is handled
   * Nikon's advanced image-processing algorithm assures faithful, vivid colors, sharp contrasts and image clarity
   * Macro Function for sharply focused close-ups from a distance of 4cm (1.6 in)
   * 15 Scene Modes to ensure beautiful compositions for every subject, every time
   * Eight Movie Modes include Time-lapse Movie Mode and new TV Movie Mode for filming with true TV resolution (640 x 480 pixels) at 30fps, complete with sound. Streaming technology makes storage of lengthy clips possible on the SD memory card.
   * New voice recording function records up to 5 hours of sound on a 256MB or larger SD memory card, and up to 20-second voice memos for each still image. Recorded sounds can be played back using the camera's built-in speaker.
   * Multi-area focus with a choice of 5 focus areas
   * High-precision 256-segment Matrix exposure metering
   * Accurate automatic white balance with TTL control
   * Continuous shooting at 2.5 fps (H) or 1.5 fps (L)
   * Interval Timer Shooting takes a series of successive still images at preset intervals
   * Fast power-up readies the camera for action as soon as it is turned on
   * Easy-to-use controls include a high-definition 1.5-in 134,000-pixel TFT LCD monitor and a handy Mode Dial
   * New "Sound release" that adds convenience and versatility to the self-timer mode by snapping the shutter in response to a remote sound command from the user.
   * High-speed noise reduction automatically ensures higher picture quality at shutter speeds of 1/4 second or slower
   * Date imprint adds the date to images in a range of formats
   * Direct printing from the camera to PictBridge compatible printers and Epson USB Direct-Print printers
   * Customizable Settings include a new World Time Setting, 3 different shutter sounds, and menu support in 10 languages
   * Nikon View Software is a highly versatile application for easy image transfer to computer, editing, e-mailing and printing. Removes red-eye effect at the touch of a button.
   * Compatible with new CP1 disposable lithium battery with life of approx. 250 shots (TBD)
   * Included accessories: hand Strap, 16MB SD Memory Card, Rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL5, Battery Charger MH-61, USB Cable, AV Cable, Nikon View CD-ROM, Photoshop Elements, Eyecup and Camera Pouch.



4. I have owned a 3700 for several months. It takes sharp pictures,is a delight to carry. Everything about it is
   first class..except......it takes pictures that are always very "cool". (Noticeably bluish). If you like faces with blueish skin,or scenics on the blue side even with lots of sunlight, OK. If you don't...Adobe and a touch of less blue and a touch of more red will produce pictures with color as good as any from Sony or Canon. (we have or have had both)
   It is the 2nd Nikon camera I have owned and EACH of them (took)takes VERY cool pictures, ie pictures with a blue cast,
   
   A non critical user wont worry about it. (But "they" dont worry about pictures from $5.00 throw-away cameras) Still,it is a good buy, and reliable. Good battery life.
   However, the very few pix that you really love (its always very few, right?) to save and print..if you are at all critical, probably should be color corrected.
   Note that the 3700's resolution (sharpness)is a trifle less than that of a Sony P150 or Sony V1 or Canon S50 (all owned by one relative or another) But the sharness differences are so minute that one is not aware of any differences if viewing prints from NORMAL viewing distance.The "noisy" night pictures also are just fine when you dont use a microscope but wiew on
   a wall or in a photo album.
   The bottom line to me is that camera sharpness should not be the number one all quality consideration.
   Remember that that pleasing or poor color is obvious from any viewing distance whether a still picture or movie and that
   some movies and peoplestill portraits are shot with diffusion to soften the "look", deliberately, thus dismissing sharpness in favor of creativity.
   So the question of proper color always remains. Check that first, then sharpness second.



5. I bought this camera about 10 months back and am loving it since then. I bought this for my wife as I own a Sony DSC-V1 (another great one) and she wanted a light & small camera. I'm very pleased by the performance.
   
   I have taken about 2500 great pictures in all modes even in dark using manual mode. The movie mode is swift but only does Apple Quicktime. Other formats would be a plus.
   
   Great Camera!

5 comments about Nikon D50 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 28-80mm f3.3-5.6G AF Nikkor Zoom Lens.

1. I bought this back in 2005 when it was under a grand including two lens that comes with this stuff, funny how the price doubled considering how you can purchase the higher end model for the same price. I like the quick reloading time, this camera can also use the Nikon SB 600 flash, which is great for extra lighting and creative lighting techniques like bounce flah to give a more natural lighting. If you look at SB 600, it says it's for D 70 models but you can use it on this model also.



2. I am selling my D50 600 flash and long range Nikon lens. The battery that came with my D50 was defective causing all kinds of weird behavior. By the time Nikon had a recall I had already bought after market. The 600 flash over came its inability to take indoor photos. Still my D50 would regularly lock up and not allow me to get a shot especially in lighting conditions and indoors. By the way the flash would not work initially due to poor battery electrical contact (please look at your plating process)
   My brother also bought a D50 similar problems. Only difference he bought an Olympus to fix the problem and I bought a Fuji F31fd.
   I trusted Nikon because I always had great luck with your cameras in the past. Bought the flash and extra lens to try to address the problem and looked like an idiot in front of my new wife by sending good money after bad; so no more Nikon for me probably going to buy a Fuji S100fs unless some one can recommend one of their other competitors camera. My brother favors Olympus. Sorry to say that the D50 is the worst camera I have ever had even though it shot a few beautiful outdoor shots.



3. The Nikon D50 is no longer in production, but you can find them used online. This is a great camera. They say it's a beginner camera, but it has almost every feature someone that's been shooting for a while would need. Specifically, a dedicated button for ISO and White Balance give you easy access to two thing I commonly use. Only thing I wish it had was a Black and White mode and an illuminated display on top. Other than that, a great great camera.



4. I have the D50 for 2 1/2 years now. I am still loving it. I also tested my friend's D40. In my opinion, it beats D40 on every count except the D40's bigger LCD and color histogram. D50 is a photographer camera and D40 is a consumer camera. Nikon is right. D40 sells like hotcakes. I buy D50 over D40 if I am buying an entry level camera today.



5. The D50 is a solid little camera, it's versatile, works great with different lenses, low noise even at 800 ISO, I won a betterphoto.com competition with a photograph produced by the D50. The pre-sets are OK, but if you want to draw out the full potential of this camera then go manual or shutter/aperture priority.
   I upgraded to the D200 and now my husband and son are using the D50 for shooting, the D200 has a few extra bells and whistles but for an "entry" level DSLR the D50 is just perfect!
   I never had any problems with anything not working, it all works perfectly, produces stunning colors and super sharp images.
   Too bad they stopped producing the D50, what a neat camera! Can't go wrong with it! I have owned it for almost 3 years and have shot over 60000 images with it!

5 comments about Nikon Coolpix 950 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom.

1. I am taking picture 3,901 and have never had a problem, other than trying to remember how to use the endless settings in the m mode. I just downloaded bios update to 1.3 and had no problem. Of course, I carefully followed all the directions. I had been at 1.2.



2. I have found that the Energizer 2500mAH NiMH batteries are worthwhile to buy - they last much longer than any other rechargeable I've ever used, even with extensive flash use.
   
   I've had my camera for over 3 years, and it serves well for everything from internet pics to post & e-mail photos to send, to high resolution 5X7" and even some 8X10" respectable quality prints.
   
   On the other hand, the major failure of this camera lies in a poorly designed and cheaply built battery door. Nikon's chief battery door designer was apparently sick that day, and the janitor obviously submitted the design they used. Eventually, even if you're careful, the chintzy little lightweight plastic slots on the camera body that the battery door tabs lock into, will break, and your otherwise finely made and great performing camera will need a generous strip of ducttape to hold the door closed - this makes the necessity of using the highest capacity NiMH battery you can find all that more important. I'm drawing up plans to fabricate some small metal tabs to embed into the camera body to replace the crappy broken plastic, but haven't yet gotten happy with the Dremel tool to do the work.
   
   Bottom line: Be Careful when you open the battery door - press it down against the camera body before you slide it to the unlocked or open position, and you can delay the inevitable plastic tab failure that will ruin an otherwise outstanding camera.



3. This is the first & ONLY digital camera I have ever bought. Yes, I paid over $1000 for it new, but that is what you get for being on the cutting edge of technology. Many of my hi-tech pals are on their 2nd or 3rd digital cameras, but this single gem is lasting me (& my professional use) very very well. It's almost a decade old & it's still going strong. Had it re-vamped with new CCD chip, belt, door & I have dropped it outside a number of times. Once it took a topple from my tripod in a super windy ghost town at night. Although it has been in the shop a number of times (twice under warranty), I still swear by this camera. Great quality of colors, contrast & light balance!! Nikon does very well in low light conditions too. Imagine camp fire shots without a flash. Getting your friends to sit still is another story. If you check out Total Escape, you will see the fine work of this lil camera.



4. This camera has produced superb quality photograpy. As a REALTOR, I use this camera often. If it wasn't for the size and normal wear and tear I have put the camera through, I would never get another camera.



5. The camera is dated, but still works. By today's standard, it is slow, bulky and eats batteries. I have used the camera for three years and had reliable returns. The memory card is cheaper, easily upgradeable in 2007.

5 comments about Nikon Coolpix 885 3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom.

1. when i decided to get a digital camera, i went to the camera expert and that for me was NIKON. it was april 2003 when i purchased my first digital camera NIKON COOLPIX 885. after a year of using it, the dial mode just conked out and won't function anymore. i am very disappointed, i had to ship my camera to the only service center in my country. I shouldered the shipment plus the replacement spare part which is going to cost me $100 plus. it has been two months with follow ups in between and i was told by the service center the spare part has not arrived from Japan yet.
   
   of course, after only a year of using this camera, i feel i did not get my money's worth.
   
   i expected a lot from nikon but they failed me. for my next digital camera purchase, i will get PENTAX, CANON or SONY instead



2. I purchased this for over $500 back in 2001. When I received it on the first day, it has a "System Error" showing on the screen. I mailed it back and received another brand new Coolpix 885.
   In these 3 years, I found a lot of inconvenience. (1) Lense cover is manual. I have to remember to remove it before I turn on the camera. If I don't, I have to turn it off and then remove lense cover and then turn it on again. (2) It is a battery eater. (3) Original battery has a very short life. I threw away 2 dead batteries in 3 yrs. (3) It takes a while for the next shot. After I shoot the first photo, I have to wait for 5-10 seconds for the camera to adjust for the next one. Even I use fully charged battery, speed is still low. Speed is fast only when I use an adaptor. (4) To transfer photos from camera to pc, the lense cover has to be closed. If I forget, I have to turn it off and close the lense cover and then on again. (5) The size is not small. (6) My camera just has a minor drop on wood floor days ago, it shows "System Error" again. I emailed to Nikon for tech support. Well, they say some parts inside could be broken and it needs repair. Well, guess this is the time to buy another brand of digital camera. Both of my sisters use Canon and they are very good.
   Add'l comment: In terms of the picture quality, Coolpix 885 is very good.



3. In the last two years, I have taken over 8000 photos with this camera, dropped it several times and it lives in a diaper bag or pocket most of the time and it still takes beautiful photos with no sophisiticated settings. Its 3MP output is more than adequate for family (nonprofessional) photos and prints them up to 8x10 with no quality degredation.



4. I really like this camera. It takes great pictures and is easy to use from still shots to soundless videos.
   This was my first digital camera. I bought this in 2001 for big money.
   After first purchasing it, I ran into a problem with the EL-EN battery not holding a charge. After many stressful attempts with Nikon to resolve the issue - I was able to send the battery back to them for an exchange (although they state they do not warranty the battery). In the mean time, I bought a Lenmar battery as a spare - so now I always keep one charged and ready to go. I would also suggest buying additional memory so you don't run out of space like I did ONCE on vacation.
   I am beginning to feel a need for a new Nikon with some features that this camera can't give me. I would like the continuous shot as the recovery time on this camera can seem slow when your trying to take action or quick shots (wedding, etc).
   Overall this has been a great camera. I plan to buy from Nikon again. I love the size and hand grip and have no major complaints. :)



5. Nikon never fixed the red oversaturation issue in these cameras. Red sticks out like a sore thumb and makes the images unrealistic.
   
   I had mine develop some hot pixels under warranty and returned it to Nikon for repair (replacement of the imager). It came back with even more hot pixels than I sent it to them with.
   
   If you want a digital camera and someone is giving one of these away, that's a good deal. As the other reviewers note - see if you can find sample images online that show how bad the red issue is.
   
   And lastly, concerning Nikon as a whole, they may make good cameras now but I'm gun shy after they fixed my camera to be worse than I sent it to them.
   
   I'm looking for a new camera now and have lived with retouching any photos taken in less than bright sunlight (where hot pixels really show up) and also having to manually color balance any images with red in them. Actually, all images come out slightly "off" because red is so enhanced in this camera.
   
   Needless to say, I am not buying Nikon.

5 comments about Nikon Coolpix 4100 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. It has been over a year now since I have bought this camera. I had upgraded from the previous Nikon 4000 model (which was equally good, but did not have a sound function for movie mode capturing.) And about 800 plus pictures and 300 movie clips later, (Although I can't post some of the pictures I made with the camera here... since I didn't make the purchase through Amazon but another store) I still love the camera very much. I have been through a lot with this camera. From the get go, It's a great buy. I recommend others buying a camera for the first time to get it. Absolutely. And I'll also post some helpful hints as to what to expect when buying this camera:
   
   Pros:
   1) Small enough to fit in your hand perfectly, (esp. with a person with small hands like me)
   
   2)Uses AA batteries... trust me, with two Duracell batteries in there, I get about and average of 140 pictures. Its great.
   
   3)Takes great pictures (when I say great, believe ME... it takes some GREAT pictures). And I also know too when shopping for a camera, its a pain in the behind, but it definetely helps if you know someone (like me) who has used the product EXTENSIVELY, and its fantastic. Trust me when I have it went through extensive usage... I took possibly 800 pictures plus with it. You really learn with time to really get to love this camera. I would love to share some pics that I have taken (but like mentioned the camera was not purchased on Amazon, and it's very comparable to pictures that could be taken with a 4,000 dollar professional digital camera. And I'm still an amateur photographer.
   
   4)Those very handy scene modes... really great function when you learn to really know how to fully utilize them. But remember, as with any new digital camera purchase, keep in mind there will absolutely be a learning curve, where you need to use the product and know what everything does until you fully max out the camera's true potential.
   
   5)It's pretty darn sturdy for a small camera. It's true. I dropped the camera on hard concrete, from about say oh 7 feet off the ground, and when I picked it up, I was almost in tears thinking I broke it. But I turned it on, everything worked perfectly fine. This camera is so awesome.
   
   Now the Cons:
   
   1) It's really hard to take pictures in low light situations. For instance, the screen looks really dark, or very grainy. Like say taking some pictures at a Chili's restaurant or something like that. You really have to work the camera to get some good pictures, and some times you won't get anything. Expect that. But when you pull it off, oh man are those some good pictures.
   
   2) The movie mode. Again, in low light situations, its pretty grainy and doesn't understand the light flow around quite well. But oh well, its not a camcorder or anything so I guess you shouldn't expect too much from it. But in good lighting situations, it takes some good clips.
   
   3) The time it takes from picture to picture. For this function, I need a higher end camera to get faster pictures yes I know, but its still pretty darn annoying to wait till the blinking red light on the viewfinder turns a solid green. I missed some good shots waiting for it to finish saving.
   
   4)Digital zoom. That function is pretty much worthless. Every attempt at using the functions made 99% percent of my pictures look like junk, and thats WITH good light available. Simply limit use to the 3x zoom available and you should be fine.
   
   5) And thats about all that I can think of at the moment. *whew*
   
   **Final Word: This is a great camera for a beginner since its easy to use, and for intermediates also. For professionals, probably not, due to many limitations it may have. (But its not meant for that reason anywho, so that doesn't count. It's a fantastic point and shoot camera. Period.)



2. This was a great little camera until the screen turned blck, and looked like it was shattered. We sent it in to the dealer, hoping to have it replaced as it was under warranty. They would not honor the warranty, and said Labor costs would be 180.00, plus 12.00 shipping, plus almost 8.00 tax for the repair!!! (Almost as much as the camera cost).... After many emails back and forth, they could only offer 20% 'good will' discount. We were very disappointed that they would not try to do more to keep a satisfied customer. We will never buy another Nikon.



3. Picture quality is excellent, especially for a 4 mp camera. The problem is, even with a high speed (80x) SD card installed it takes 5-6 seconds for the picture to save; even when taking low res pictures (that doesn't sound like much unless you consider the millisecond that a kid is able to hold still and look at the camera). When I researched SD cards, I discovered that a high speed card, should be able to transfer data at 8-10 megs a second so I'm not sure why the 4100 is only able to transfer 1/2 a meg per second.
   Nikon support states that the test camera they have there also saves at that rate.
   My Dad's 5 mp HP camera saves pictures in less than 2 seconds :(



4. I've had the Nikon Coolpix 4100 for about 2 years and I have to say that I love it. At this point I'm familiar with its many modes and have experimented with taking different kinds of pictures and different situations. It has turned me into an ansul adams! This is my first digital camera and I have never enjoyed taking pictures this much.
   
   Two gripes: the LCD screen is small by today's standards which makes it hard to see your picture. There is a noticeable lag between pictures, where you have to wait for the camera to ready itself before you can take the next picture. This isn't always a problem unless you take a lot of pictures of subjects in motion.



5. If paying under $75.00, go ahead and get it... and know that you're getting for a $75.00 camera.
   
   Positives: it has a lot of features to alter the tint of the photos, has simple on-camera photo editing, red-eye reduction, good zoom, etc. All the very basic essentials you need. And a descent little working camera if you don't pay to much.
   
   Negatives: The flash is way to bright for most subjects and bleaches our the foreground easily (i had to tape a tissue over my flash), has a MAJOR tendency to be extremely blurry if you opt not to use the ridiculously bright flash, gives indoor (using flash) photos a plastic, shadow-less, unnatural look, has a Looonnggg delay after you press the shutter (you WILL miss most your shots by 2 seconds), you must hold it EXTREMELY steady on some settings to produce a half-way decent non-blurred picture, many of the settings don't do what they claim (for example, the 'fireworks' setting has never got me decent photos of fireworks-- they are always blurred, way too dark, and the shutter button delay causes you to miss the explosion every time).
   
   Don't buy this if youre looking for a nice aesthetic (tone, shadow, etc) to your shots or quick camera response. Do get it if you need something to mess around with or aren't picky about picture quality. This would probably be a great gift for a child or young teen who would love his/her first digital camera-- its simple to figure out, has the basic features, lots of settings to play with, and cheap.

5 comments about Nikon Coolpix 880 3.2MP Digital Camera w/ 2.5x Optical Zoom.

1. I am happy with the Nikon 880, however, I also purchased the battery charger, rechargeable batteries, 128 meg compact flash card, flash card reader, Adobe Photoshop Elements software, stepdown ring adapter for lens filters, slide copy adapter, photo glossy paper and textbook. I would also like to buy the Epson Stlus Photo 1280 printer, but that is for the future.



2. I cannot say that this camera is bad but for the one year that I owned it, I keep wishing that I can attached a bigger and brighter flash for the indoor group shots. It does everything exceptionally well outdoor however, the indoor group shots is off the mark for insufficient flash... the pictures of group shot look dark and a bit out of focus on the outer edge. The lack of hot shoe and the lack of external flash terminal make indoor photographers, like myself, aching for more...

   If you never have to do indoor photo of more than two or three persons in a groupd then it is a camera for you.

   If you are serious, check out Canon G2 or Nikon 5000. Both has all you ever wanted in a digital camera.




3. I have had this camera one year and am still impressed with the quality of it's pictures. It certainly has some flaws ( flash pictures, noisy auto focus) but anyone who claims that this camera doesn't take fantastic pictures doesn't know how to use it or has a broken camera.



4. After 2 hears of removing the lens shade manually on my Nikon 880
   I will never buy another Nikon product again. Up to now, I have not found any reference to this irritating procedure in the Nikon manuals, specifications, or camera sale's blurbs. The battery charger & rechargeable battery's extra cost & time to recharge the battery negates owning a digital camera that should provide fast & easy use. The ready light does not go off when the battery is charged. Time between captures is more like 3 seconds, not 1 second as stated



5. Having used this CP880 for about 2+ yrs, I've still on the learning curve and have only scratched the surface . Although most shots are quite good with the Auto sequence, it's nice to have flexibility with manual settings. Be prepared to buy the extras to make your digicam experience practical: 2 re-chargeable Li-ion batteries and the charger; upgrade to a 64 or better yet a 128 MB CF card with card reader (supplied with my Lexar 64 MB CF card. USB connectivity reader greatly expedites transfer of files to PC); optional digital wallet (Minds@work 3 GB portable HD for travel and downloading on the road); belt case (to keep the CP close by for those "once in a lifetime shots"). I'm familiar with many controls but the manual is a bit cumbersome. I'm now reviewing "Nikon Coolpix 880 Photography by Dan Curtin...to pick up more nuances. The CP4300 may be a more current version and deserves consideration. All in all, a great camera. My 1200 shots taken in Oregon,Washington,Vancouver, and Victoria were burned to CD's with relative ease thanks to my CP880 and peripherals. Some of my Butchart Gardens shots were spectacularly polarized courtesy of a hand-held 52 mm polarizing lense from my old 35 mm Nikorrmat!!

5 comments about Nikon Coolpix L15 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom (Pink).

1. GREAT camera. Got this one for my teenage daughter because it has more storage and image stabilization. Works very well - no complaints. It taking AA batteries fantastic! The pink tone is NOT obnoxious - very quiet and classy.



2. Great camera to work with for beginners, I needed just a basic camera, with good quality photos worthy of prints and internet display as I do take a lot of photos. Wish it came with an SD card because I take so many photos. I have to go out and buy one. Might not be perfect, might not be fast enough to take them, and if you use the flash too close to a light object it becomes whited out so you can't tell what it is- but if you move back some you can then see what's in the picture. I like it and it is good enough for me. Under $130- for an 8 megapixel is a bargain I think.



3. The inability of this camera to focus on a specific point in a general scene makes it damn near useless. We made the mistake to take it on vacation and the majority of "general view" shots are out-of-focus. It seems to function well if you zoom-in on the particular focal point so that it occupies a significant portion of the frame, but lacking manual focus capability really hurts this camera.
   
   Some freinds brought along their Sony pocket digital and they did not experience the same problem (except when they used the Nikon). Nikon service was no help whatsoever. They told me to hit the reset button. That made no difference. It is truly an inferior product.



4. I bought this for my mom since she wanted to upgrade to a digital camera. And pink was the desired color, so pink it was. This is an absolute blessing for those not technologically minded. It's less involved than my L11 with the same sized screen. My mom has taken pics, even deleting some, while she has trouble with opening Word on her laptop majority of the time.
   
   Also, there's crystal clear pics that I've come to expect with the Coolpix line and it manages to dim dark shadows indoors automatically. Worth the money if you just want to carry a camera around just in case something strikes your fancy. And it's small enough that it won't take up massive amounts of room in a purse/tote or small bookbag.



5. The camera is very easy to use. The only downside is it appears pictures taken in telephoto are always slightly grainy looking.

5 comments about Nikon Coolpix 5000 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. Except for it being unresponsive (by the time it's ready to shoot, the moment is gone) it's been a good camera for the 16 months I've had it... but it failed recently, and Nikon had little to say about why, how, or how I could prevent it from happening again. In fact, the people at Penn Camera seemed to be surprised that I wanted to know exactly what work was done ("Nikon never gives that information"). After explaining it by way of analogy---"what if when you picked up your car from repair shop, the serviceman said 'we fixed it... you don't need to know what specifically was wrong, or what we did, you just need to pay up' ... how would you feel? Seems criminal, doesn't it."---they came around, but still couldn't tell me anything.

   So... I'm no longer a happy Nikon customer. If you're thinking of buying Nikon products, factor reapir costs in to the price.




2. The photos I've taken with my Coolpix 5000 are pretty good, though it has a lot of trouble adjusting to indoor lighting, even with the $100 Nikon SB-30 flash attachment.

   But this can be a VERY frustrating camera to use. Besides the now-standard but always annoying delay built into virtually any piece of digital equipment (I thought digital was going to make things faster, not slower, didn't you?), the Coolpix 5000 will often just decide it's taken enough pictures for now, thank you very much, and it will do nothing more.

   I've gone over and over the instruction manual and can find no hint as to what to do in this situation. I am focused, I have checked lighting, I have my settings correct, I push the button...and then I push it again...and then I push it again, and then again, and again and again and again, and then I hold it down until my finger hurts, and then I just want to throw the stupid camera in front of an asphalt truck. Nothing happens. If I turn it off and then back on, nothing happens. If I turn it off and leave it alone for 24 hours, then it usually is ready to have fun again.

   Surprisingly, the kids have lost interest in posing for pictures and are getting a little cranky after waiting 24 hours for the camera to get its act together.




3. I have had this camera for a while now, and I have taken some excellent pictures with it. I use a Macintosh, and it works with the computer beautifully, in contrast with the Olympus camera that I owned previously. The adjustable screen is nice and the zoom suits my needs. However, I cannot get this camera to work in the dark. It just wont. I went searched the manual for an answer and found none. It drives me insane. It's great for daytime shots, but in low light I might as well not have it. I'm still glad I bought it, but I was dissapointed by this aspect.



4. Even in mid 2005 the Nikon Coolpix 5000 is a remarkable digital camera. In skilled hands this camera can produce results that rival even today's best professional digital cameras.
   
   I've made several 16x20 prints from images taken with the Coolpix 5000 that look AMAZING. If you add the available wide angle lens to this camera you can get a fabulous 19mm wide angle lens!!! Nikon even offers an amazing fisheye lens for this camera.
   
   Like any digital camera (or film camera for that matter) this camera has its flaws and limits. Even though it's capable of producing excellent images, it's a slow camera. So, if speed is important to you this camera is not a great choice. Likewise, some of the controls are burried in the menu system and this camera is really designed for EXPERIENCED photographers ... most "point-and-shoot" photographers have a very hard time using this camera.
   
   There are newer cameras on the market ... but the Coolpix 5000 can still compete with the best of them. If you want a good digital camera capable of super-wide-angle photography, the Coolpix 5000 and the available wide angle lens is the BEST buy on the market today. As of July 2005 you can buy this camera and the available wide angle lens in excellent used condition for less than the price of most new point-and-shoot digitals that deliver WORSE image quality.



5. I bought a coolpix 5000 when it came out about 6 years ago and it took good pictures. It had to be sent in for repairs 2-3 times though because it would make a buzzing sound for a few weeks then die. They repaired it for free when it was out of warranty as a gesture of good will. It died again a few months ago, now the repair bill is $282.50 .. I had spent $2000 on this coolpix5000 and now it's a brick. The new 5100 does look nice, and it costs a lot less but I feel like I wasted my money with Nikon so my next camera will be Canon.

5 comments about Nikon Coolpix 3100 3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom.

1. I really do not reccommend this camera. Frst of all, the battery life is extremely low. I can usualy go no more than 1/2 hour before I need to put in fresh batteries.
   The print quality is terrible: all my mictures come out with muddy colors, no matter where I get them printed.
   and the time it takes the shutter to open after I press the button is about 1.5 seconds: way too long if you are trying to capture a picture of a moving subject (like my two year old daughter).
   I do not reccommend this camera at all.



2. I purchased this camera because of Nikon's past reputation. However, this camera started eating batteries after 3 months of operation. Further, the menu feature and delete features functioned erratically from the first day of use. I sent the camera in for repair under warranty. When returned, the camera was marginally better, with the menu feature as erratic as ever. And recently, the camera simply died. Total use was perhaps 300 pictures. I would not buy this camera again.



3. when I bought this camera about 3 years ago, it was more like $300 and a year after I bought it, the bottom part of it, the latch that holds the batteries in broke!
   I tried bringing it back to the store and they could not do a thing------I see that it has been discontinued and I think that is for a very good reason!
   don't waste your money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



4. I have had this camera for 2 years now, I have not had a problem. Picture quality is very good! For the money, you cant beat it!



5. Initially we were happy with this camera even though it only shot 20 pics until the NiMH AA rechargeables ran out of juice. But then it dwindled down to about 2-3 pics so we got a CR-V3 Lithium Ion rechargeable which increased it up to 20 pics again - for about 2 months. Then it dwindled back down to 2 pics per charge. In that time, on a trip to BC Canada the camera got stuck in that it wouldn't open its lens but wouldn't shut off either. It got really warm, fried the digital picture memory chip with all our trip pics on it. Then 3 months later, it died altogether. What a waste of money, time, and trip pics which we will never get to see.

5 comments about Nikon Coolpix 990 3.34MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom.

1. The 6/13/00 itemized review above is accurate, but there are some more good things to say. I've long relied on the quality of Nikon lenses, in business, and am still, after three years, surprised that the glass in the E990 is no whit inferior, notwithstanding that it's meant for e consumer marke.
   
   The swivel body is to die for. I can't imagine why Nikon discontinued it. It gives both waist-level and eye-level capability. You can shoot from ground/floor level without lying down, and, to do macro photography without impossible contortions, this is a very useful, innovative feature.
   
   I do a lot of macro photography, also photography of small objects indoors, where I use the AC adapter instead of rechargeable batteries. Outdoors, the very, very long cord of the battery pack is a nuisance, and the NiMH batteries seem to have lost rather a lot of their charge while just lying idle. So I have two sets. These batteries are not made by Nikon, of course. On the other hand, I don't know where to assign blame for the fact that the plugs between camera and battery cord and between cord and batteries tend to lose contact; I have to frequently twist then a bit to restore power, and of course the settings are lost and have to be re-made. This has been true of three different cords and battery packs.
   
   All in all, though, I just *like* the E990. It feels good, works well, gives excellent results. I rather prefer it to my Nikon D70 (eye-level SLR with professional lenses), although each has its advantages and disadvantages - you need both, if you're serious.



2. Just wanted to add my 2 cents worth. The image quality, ease of use and features on this camera are very, very good but not worth the original price of nearly $900. However when our company's needs grew I did think it was wise to buy a used one for under $300. Shortly thereafter BOTH cameras experienced the same broken battery cover problem described elsewhere here. A little research revealed vendors who actually sell replacement doors (but alas no instructions on how to complete what seems like a fairly tricky repair). We still use the cameras with tape and cords when possible but buyer beware!



3. Suffice it to say, the cp990 battery door and battery compartment issues have been established. For me, it was one of the little plastic catches on the battery compartment that failed (broke). Once the integrity of the tiny plastic catch has been compromised it's either tape-the-door-shut or replace-the-compartment. I was quoted $120 and $150 for the repair at two respectable camera shops. In 2006 this camera can/could be had used at approx $200 or less - I would/did NOT pay to have it repaired. I guess the 'not repairing it' logic would also point to why the cost is so high -- if a camera shop hoses the job, then they'd most likely have to replace the camera. Luckily I found the 'battery compartment' piece on the big auction site and ordered it, cost approx $29 plus shipping. In reality, what would I have lost if I messed the camera up further? For the repair all that was required is a good desk lamp, precision screwdrivers, and patience. I won't turn this rating into a tutorial, I like the camera and it was worth the effort to fix it. Outside the redeye issues, and the toy like battery compartment, this camera beats most 5mp ps cameras hands down.
   Repair at your own risk - I did!



4. I have had one or 6 of these excellent cameras with various faults over the years,some with broken lenses and some with broken battery doors - as previously mentioned they knock the spots off most 5 MP current cameras - more megapixels = more noise. They are a simple design and also very easy to dismantle and repair.
   The battery door problem can easily be repaired by drilling 2 small holes next to where the tabs have broken off ( through the metal front) and screwing 2 appropriately sized black self tapping screws long enough to catch onto the metal lugs of the door. No need to strip the camera down and it will last as long as the rest of the camera.
   Phil



5. I've been using this camera for years now doing digital 360 photography.
   What makes this camera great is the len(s) you can get (wide angle & fish eye) which lets you make 360 degree panoramas with the help of software like VRToolbox, and pano-head from Kaidan.
   
   Sean B. Halliday
   http://www.thetricitiesbest.com