Nikon Coolpix 2000 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Nikon Coolpix 2000 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Nikon
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Amazon.com Review
The Nikon Coolpix 2000 is a bold step for Nikon, because it further broadens Sony's digital range as the manufacturer moves from top-end SLR cameras and prosumer models into the popular point-and-shoot arena dominated by Kodak and Fuji.

The Coolpix 2000 shares many of the design cues with the recent 2500 with a silver finish and metallic blue accent around the lens and the absence of a normal optical rangefinder. Instead, as with the 2500, Nikon has chosen to ensure that the LCD viewer on the rear of the camera is of sufficient quality to be used in all conditions, including bright sunlight. It has also ensured that the camera will run comfortably on four AA alkaline batteries. Unlike the 2500, the Coolpix 2000's lens does not rotate into the body of the camera--it does, however, have an automatic lens cover.

The Coolpix 2000 is not the smallest 2-megapixel camera we've seen. However, it has a nicely rounded body and will fit comfortably in the pocket. Controls are straightforward and comprise shutter release, power slide, mode dial, zoom controls, menu navigation, and buttons for self timer, macro, and flash. The modes include party/indoor, backlight, portrait, night portrait, and beach/snow. We found that when chosen carefully, these modes would significantly improve the quality of the final image compared with the Auto setting.

The Coolpix 2000 scores highly in two areas--image quality and value for money. It takes excellent pictures in most conditions. The colors are accurate and the images crisp. This must be due to the quality of the Nikkor lens and the in-camera processing.

The Coolpix 2000 offers a lot of bang for the buck, providing many of the features found on Nikon's high-end range. For instance, despite the Coolpix 2000's many automated features, you can still adjust exposure and metering as well as manually set white balance and in-camera sharpening. Nikon has also included its Best Shot Selector, which takes a series of images while the shutter is depressed and then saves the sharpest to the flash card--this can produce better images more reliably without using up your memory.

The Coolpix 2000 is supplied with a quick start guide, a comprehensive paper manual, strap, 16 MB CompactFlash card, four AA alkaline batteries, AV cable, USB cable, software CD, and reference CD. The basic image transfer software supplied is the excellent and straightforward Nikon View 5. This provides an interface to the camera to upload images, and then organize and view them. --Nick Baxter

Pros:

Excellent and affordable point-and-shoot digital camera
Very automated, but also offers many manual controls
Nikkor lens produces crisp images and accurate colors
LCD performs well, even in sunlight

Cons:

Doesn't have the cool twisting effect of the Coolpix 2500
Included 16 MB memory is a good start, but you'll need a higher capacity card

Amazon.com Product Description
Get great prints from Nikon's fun and easy-to-use Coolpix 2000 digital camera, featuring a 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens, a 2.5x digital zoom, and a 2-megapixel CCD sensor for imagery at resolutions up to 1,632 x 1,224 pixels--providing prints up to 8 by 10 inches.

Get great-looking photos in all manner of situations with selectable scene modes, including party/indoor, back light, portrait, night portrait, and beach/snow.

View your pictures instantly on the camera's LCD by pressing the quick-review button. When reviewing images on the Coolpix 2000, pressing the small-pic button saves a copy of the current image as a small file, perfect for sending via e-mail--no resizing or adjusting necessary.

Nikon's one-touch upload feature makes it easy to download your images to the Internet or your computer (via the included USB cable).

Nikon includes everything you need to get started with the Coolpix 2000, so you're ready to go right out of the box. Included is a USB cable for connecting the camera to your computer, and a video-out cable for connecting the camera to a television. It also comes with an 16 MB Nikon starter CompactFlash (type I) memory card.

Nikon Coolpix 2500 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Average customer rating:

my long life camera
I'll miss it . . .
Neat Camera but went dead after 19 months
SYSTEM ERROR
Still kickin

Nikon Coolpix 2500 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: Nikon
ProductGroup: Photography
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Accessories:

Nikon MH-60 Battery Charger
SimpleTech STI-CF/256 256 MB CompactFlash Card
SimpleTech STI-CF/512 512MB CompactFlash Card
Ceiva Advanced Digital Photo Receiver
HP Premium Photo Paper, Glossy (C6039A, 8.5x11, 15 Sheets)

Product Features:

2-megapixel sensor captures 1,600 x 1,200 images for prints at sizes up to 8 x 10 inches
Autofocus lens with 3x optical/4x digital (12x total) zoom
Included 8 MB CompactFlash card holds 15 images at default settings
Connects with PCs and Macs via USB port
Uses proprietary lithium-ion rechargeable battery(included)

ASIN: B0000635UX

Product Description

A stylish and simple-to-use digital still camera featuring 2.0 effective megapixels, the Coolpix 2500 is a strategic product designed to penetrate and lead the largest and most competitive digital camera market - the 2-megapixel model sector. This uniquely designed camera will also establish a new Coolpix brand image that places emphasis on the stylish and fun aspects of the Coolpix line. The camera's core users extend across generations to include those seeking a stylish, easy-to-use digital camera that offers excellent portability and superior image quality, and who are also looking for greater fun in digital photography. Featuring a 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens, the Nikon Coolpix 2500 delivers exceptional optical performance, and together with the 2.0 effective megapixels, ensures images of remarkable color, contrast and clarity. The stylish and unique inner-swivel lens design offers the fun and flexibility of free-angle picture taking, while the camera's flat surface and newly developed compact rechargeable battery ensures excellent portability. The Coolpix 2500 features ergonomic button arrangement for easy operation. Auto mode is ideal for most photo-shooting situations, and manual mode allows photographers the freedom to select camera settings, as they like. The camera's 12 Scene Modes further enhance the flexibility and creativity of shooting and provide optimal image results for a range of situations. The Transfer function simplifies image data uploading and the Small Picture function produces reduced-size pictures ideal for e-mailing or Web posting. With its array of features and accessories and remarkably innovative design, the Coolpix 2500 promises to increase the fun and excitement of digital photography for countless users.

Customer Reviews:

my long life camera.......2007-03-30

My dad brought me this camera when they first come out. I had it for over 6 years and everything works great....my battery still alive and it tooks nice pictures. Just until recently, i found some kind "oily" spot appera on the every my pictures. I guess it is old enough for me to retire.

I'll miss it . . ........2006-11-14

My Nikon 2500 Coolpix camera died on me today after 3 faithful years of service. The murderer has been apprehended. She is said to be a mischeivious 18 month old girl with an appetite for shiny objects with buttons. This is not her first murder conviction and it probably won't be her last . . .

This camera was my first digital camera and I used the heck out of it! At last count I have taken over 200,000 pictures. I used it for an online buisness and for personal family use. I bought it refurbished so I expected it to have problems from the get-go, but it was great up until it's early demise.

The amazing unique feature on this camera was the tilting lense feature. I can't tell you how many times I used it. The camera was also very easy to use and understand, especially for the beginner - like I was. The battery life was Okay, it usually died on me after about 100 shots.

The flaws on this camera are common flaws seen in any digicam this size. The lense is really small so low light or indoor pictures are awful. I missed a lot of adorable shots of my children indoors because of this issue. Red Eye is awful as well. The outdoor full sun pictures were really nice though, some of them positively stunning.

Since I use my camera indoors mainly I decided to go with a camera twice as expensive this time around. One with a big lense!

Neat Camera but went dead after 19 months.......2006-06-26

This was pretty good deal for me or atleast it looked to me till 1 week before. One fine day, it suddenly stopped working and it is showing me image only when the swivel lens is turned towards the photographer. Now it has started showing me SYSTEM ERROR and makes lot of noise when I turn on\off the camera. This is nice deal provided you are ready to spend couple of hundered dollars for 12-20 months of use. After that be ready to buy a new one.

SYSTEM ERROR.......2005-03-27

Okay, for 18 months it was a reasonable--not great--camera. It's not big and looks cool, but it is also slow and performs poorly in low light. Red eye is a huge problem.

But, after 18 months, the camera failed to work and displayed SYSTEM ERROR.

SYSTEM ERROR is apparently a common Nikon problem and requires the camera be sent to Nikon for a costly fix. Thus, my one-star rating; I don't have enough cash for my digital cameras to be disposable, I need them to be reliable.

I recommend heartily against the Nikon brand and am awaiting delivery of a new Canon A95.

Still kickin.......2005-01-18

I have had this camera for a year and a 1/2, and I still find it a great camera for casual photos.

I love the swinging lense-it keeps the lense covered well when not in use, and you can take self-portraits very easy. I also like that you can angle up/down for awkward shots. Extreme closeups are sharp, but you have to fool around to guess where the focal point is. I haven't even played with the video clip part. I do like that you can make small images as you go. The Nikon software was mediocre. I stopped using it. Too bad they didn't continue with this design.

I decided to write this review after looking at similar cameras this past holiday season. While it sucks at indoor pictures (dark and RED)unless there is A LOT of light (the triple flash is obnoxious), it generally delivers. It took better shots of fireworks than my friend's newer camera. [...]

It's holding up very well to being tossed about in my bag, even without a case. The batteries don't charge as well as they did, but it's still usable. It uses Compact Flash, which I feel is better media than the starting-to-fade-away SD or MMC.

If you see it at a good price, go for it. I paid $150 for it and a case and more memory. Should be a lot cheaper now.

Nikon Coolpix 2000 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Average customer rating:

Alta Calidad de fotos con mucha Luz
Great Camera
Great Camera for the price
Better tips
Great Entry-Level Digital Camera

Nikon Coolpix 2000 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: Nikon
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics