Nikon Coolpix 950 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Nikon Coolpix 950 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Nikon
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The Nikon CoolPix 950 brings you advanced features into a film-less, digital camera. You get all the features you need to maximize creative expression. The half-inch, 2.11 mega-pixel image sensor pairs up with the 3x optical zoom lens to create sharp images and color rendition. Auto-focus, automatic or manual exposure controls, as well as a self-timer and optical viewfinder are all included. When you're ready, you can add options like the telephoto, fisheye and wide angle lenses for even more creative control. Images are stored in uncompressed TIF or your choice of three JPEG formats, so you can import your pictures into most desktop publishing, word processing and spreadsheet programs, as well as send the images via e-mail. Up to 128 pictures can be stored on the removable CompactFlash memory cards, depending on camera settings.
Amazon.com Product Description
Nikon's impressive Coolpix 950 gives you both professional-level quality and the ease of fully automatic operation. At 1,600 x 1,200 pixels, this digital camera gives you top-of-the-line image resolution. A wide range of advanced options include high-speed continuous shooting of up to two frames per second and aperture- and shutter-priority exposure modes for creative control. You can even save images in uncompressed TIFF for the ultimate in color and picture quality. Includes an 8 MB removable CompactFlash memory card that stores up to 128 pictures. A high-resolution 2-inch LCD display gives you real-time image viewing.

Average customer rating:

Very Pleased
A decade of Escapes
It's as good as everyone has already mentioned, BUT...
Great camera
SYSTEM ERROR

Nikon Coolpix 950 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: Nikon
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

SimpleTech STI-CF/256 256 MB CompactFlash Card
SimpleTech STI-CF/128 128MB CompactFlash Card
Viking 64 MB CompactFlash Card
Viking 128 MB CompactFlash Card (CF128M)
Energizer E91BP-4 AA Batteries (4-Pack)

Product Features:

2.1 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 8 x 10 prints
3x optical plus 4x digital zoom lens with autofocus
Included 8 MB CompactFlash card holds 17 images at default resolution
Connects to Macs and PCs via serial port
4 AA batteries included; an enthusiast's camera that allows manual control of virtually every function

ASIN: B00000JYWQ

Amazon.com Product Description

Nikon's impressive Coolpix 950 gives you both professional-level quality and the ease of fully automatic operation. At 1,600 x 1,200 pixels, this digital camera gives you top-of-the-line image resolution. A wide range of advanced options include high-speed continuous shooting of up to two frames per second and aperture- and shutter-priority exposure modes for creative control. You can even save images in uncompressed TIFF for the ultimate in color and picture quality. Includes an 8 MB removable CompactFlash memory card that stores up to 128 pictures. A high-resolution 2-inch LCD display gives you real-time image viewing.

Product Description

The Nikon CoolPix 950 brings you advanced features into a film-less, digital camera. You get all the features you need to maximize creative expression. The half-inch, 2.11 mega-pixel image sensor pairs up with the 3x optical zoom lens to create sharp images and color rendition. Auto-focus, automatic or manual exposure controls, as well as a self-timer and optical viewfinder are all included. When you're ready, you can add options like the telephoto, fisheye and wide angle lenses for even more creative control. Images are stored in uncompressed TIF or your choice of three JPEG formats, so you can import your pictures into most desktop publishing, word processing and spreadsheet programs, as well as send the images via e-mail. Up to 128 pictures can be stored on the removable CompactFlash memory cards, depending on camera settings.

Customer Reviews:

Very Pleased.......2006-01-19

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.

A decade of Escapes.......2005-12-09

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.

It's as good as everyone has already mentioned, BUT..........2005-09-25

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.

Great camera.......2003-06-28

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.

SYSTEM ERROR.......2003-01-07

Almost a year to the day after the camera was bought, i turn it on and it greets me with SYSTEM ERROR and a LOUD clicking noise coming from the lens side of the camera. lovely. haven't taken it in yet to see how much this is going to cost me.

and this is with me ONLY taking approx 40 pictures.

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