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Manufacturer: Nikon company europe
Product Type: Photography

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Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens

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Product Features:

6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
Kit includes 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
2.5-inch LCD with three display options; built-in flash and hot shoe
Fast startup with instant shutter response; shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second
Powered by one rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL9 (included); stores images on SD memory cards (memory card not included)

ASIN: B000KJQ1DG

Customer Reviews:

Great Camera!.......2007-07-03

I purchased this camera a month ago after 2 months of research. I am very please with my decision. The camera is simple to use but provides many advance features for people who want finer control. It feels solid and the battery life is better than any other digital cameras that I own. The only thing that puzzles me is that you can only take picture through the view finder. It would be nice if I can aim and shoot using the 2.5" LCD screen.

Stunning camera...but............2007-06-29

I can only echo the reviews below, this camera is the one to own. You haven't seen real digital photos until you experience what a quality SLR can do. My only quibble is that went to use it one day and the 18-55m Nikkor lens was jammed. Inside a large plastic piece had come loose somehow. It's been in Nikon service for three weeks...so much for using it to take photos this summer.

So the camera is gem, but I'm not too pleased with the lens quality, despite its excellent clarity.

Solid Value.......2007-06-26

Great camera. Light, easy to use controls, long battery life. Picture quality is also very good. For the money, you can't beat it.

Simply incredible.......2007-06-23

When I first got the camera I was a little disheartened because I wasn't able to get the same color quality out of the camera that I was able to get with my previous DSLR (a Konica Minolta Dimage Z1). However, I quickly realized that the Z1 had been a crutch and that I needed to work a little harder to get the correct exposure settings on the D40. Now I'm getting much better photos from the D40 and I couldn't be happier with it. I highly recommend learning as much as you can about camera basics before giving up on the D40. It's a very capable camera for a very affordable price.

Outstanding camera and lens, great value.......2007-06-22

Wow. I've had this camera and lens for two days, and I love it already. It is my first DSLR, so I can't compare it to others.

I got into photography eighteen years ago, with a Canon AE-1 Program, then bought a Nikon N6006 a couple years later. I used that N6006 all over the place and for all kinds of stuff (nature, wildlife, travel, portraits, art and jewelry, a wedding, etc.), some for personal fun and some professionally. It was great and I loved it. I sold that camera a couple weeks ago, along with the lenses.

Now, I have the Nikon D40. Hallelujah, praise the lord, welcome to the new era in photography. I don't know where to start.

- 730 high res, high quality shots one a single $22 2Gb SD card (not included)
- Quick, quiet, and accurate auto-focus (the new Nikon AF-S silent wave technology, motor is in the lens, not the camera, and it is nearly silent. No "searching" back and forth like on my old N6006, either.)
- Beautiful pictures!
- Light weight, no more heavy camera and lens to hang from my neck.
- 3D Color Matrix Metering seems to work great, I've tried some unusual lighting situations and I was very happy with the results.

This is the high quality, inexpensive, easy to use, always ready camera of my dreams that never gets in my way. Now, I get to think about pictures, not equipment. That's exciting, and a little frightening, too. Great shooting, my friends!

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Update: One week later:

Ok, so I did decide to think about equipment for awhile. As I said, you can use this camera in a number of fully automatic modes and get great results. Nonetheless, this camera is a deep and powerful photography machine. I spent the last week experimenting with the camera and reading a lot of literature, user group postings, etc. online. As probably with all dSLR's, you can go deep into image processing parameters like white-balance, noise reduction, tone, brightness, and contrast curves. I have taken the time to learn about these things (since I shot mostly B&W film, before, I never thought about much of this.) The white-balance control, alone, makes a huge difference in color quality (especially with indoor lighting).

Also, unlike a digital point and shoot, the D40 can output RAW files (in the Nikon NEF format). It's a bit of work to learn how to work with these files and get the right tools (Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom being excellent choices), but it can be worth it. Using the RAW NEF files, you can get total, after the shot control over all the parameter curves I described above. You can even adjust exposure (by up to 1~2 f-stops) after the fact! Like I said, that's a bit more advanced of a topic, but know that you can do that, if you want to.

Basiclly, if you're an old pro film shooter or if you're a digital point and shooter, this camera would be great. You can start in fully automatic mode and have fun taking pictures. Then, as you get the courage and desire, start learning about the different modes and features and gradually switching them from auto to manual. The D40 gives you that choice on an individual basis with every feature, so you choose how much the camera is in control and how much you are in control.

Pair this camera with a good image processing software package (I'm using IrfanView as my viewer and Adobe Photoshop Elements for processing, great software on a slim budget), and go as deep you want to go.

Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-135mm AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens

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Returning a defective camera is a pain.
Amazing camera
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Product Features:

10.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for large, photo-quality prints
2.5-inch LCD display; power-up time of approximately 0.2 seconds
RAW and JPEG capture; burst mode allows for capture of three frames per second for up to 100 pictures
Image optimization functions and in-camera image retouching
Includes 18-135mm AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens

ASIN: B000HGIWN4
Release Date: 2006-10-31

Product Description

Includes 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 Lens / Uses F mount lenses / SD Memory Card Slot / USB 2.0 / 2.5-inch LCD / 3D Color Matrix Meter Up to 2,700 images per battery charge - High-Efficiency power systems featuring reduced power consumption and Real-Time Fuel Gauge with Nikon's EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable battery Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II, plus Variable Center-Weighted and Spot Metering. Nikon's 3D Color Matrix Metering II instantly and accurately evaluates brightness, color, contrast, selected focus area and subject-to-camera distance information, referencing the results against an onboard database of 30,000 scenes from actual photography. Vary the size of the center-weighted area reading and spot metering readings correspond to 11 focusing points 11-area AF system with Wide-area Center Segment and Auto-area AF functions 2.5 LCD screen ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) - 100 to 1600 In-Camera Image Editing with Retouching Menu Built-in Speedlight with Nikon i-TTL flash metering and two-group Wireless Commander option Shooting Modes - 1) Single frame shooting mode; 2) Continuous shooting mode - approx. 3 frames per second; 3) Self-timer; 4) Delayed remote mode; 5) Quick-response remote mode Images are stored on SD figital memory cards Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - Approx. 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 inch; Weight - Approximately 1 lb. 5 oz.

Customer Reviews:

Great Camera.......2007-06-28

I researched several cameras for a few months and I finally decided on the d80. I have been very happy with it. I'm usually a point and shoot kind of camera person and the d80 has made my photos look great. There's a great difference between SLR's and point and shoot. I would recommend this to all of my friends.

The menu is very user friendly and downloading doesn't take very long. I bought the body and 55-200 VR lens seperately and saved money rather than buying the pre-made kit.

Returning a defective camera is a pain........2007-06-27

The only problem buying from Amazon is that if the product is defective the return process is difficult and you never get to actually speak to a human. I bought the Nikon D80 as a present for my wife. She decides to open the box and get the camera out the night before a big family event, to take pictures of everyone. Of course the camera doesn't work. So off to a camera store (the following Monday) to see if they can determine the problem. Seems the lens is defective but the body works fine. Of course the "authorised Nikon retailer" cannot return the product unless they charge me a fee. Since it is only the lens that is faulty one would think one could return only that part. Since there is no human interaction with Amazon we ended up shipping the entire package back to Amazon. So much for using a new camera. Now we have to wait 14-21 days before we even get a response from Amazon on the return. Then they will probably credit my card and I still won't have a camera. The lovely email they send does not even allow for any response. On the off chance you get a defective product better to buy from a local retailer in case you have a problem. You don't save that much with Amazon to offset the hassle if it doesn't work. Books are fine but don't do electronics.

Amazing camera.......2007-06-26

My last camera was a 3MP that fit in my pocket. I got this camera hoping to really take a step up from my old digital camera. I mostly shoot famly outings and real estate. I have gotten nothing but compliemnts from my work. I am quick to point out that is is merely the camera that is making me look good. Of course, owning this camera has made me want to get better at what I do. Is it out of my league? Maybe. Will I outgrow it? Not for many years to come and that whats made this a good investment for me.

An EXCELLENT SLR Camera.......2007-06-21

This camera TIED with the Canon 30D both having a 74 Score with Consumer Reports July 2007 Issue, which stated on the front of the magazine. "Finding the Best Digital Camera" THEY EVEN SHOWED THE NIKON D80 camera on the Front of the Magazine!!! I find this Camera and especially the Nikon Lenses quality to both be extremely EXCELLENT. You can't go wrong with buying this Nikon D80 DSL Camera, This Camera even OUTPERFORMED (according to consumer reports) the HIGHER PRICED Nikon D200! This is one FANTASTIC CAMERA! As for Lenses, I know that Nikon offers a package with THIS D80 Camera along with an 18-135mm Lens. (An EXCELLENT LENS) The only other lens in this same categeory of Lenses would be the Nikon 18-200 which is priced at OVER $800, if you can afford to just buy the D80 body and can afford the $800 for the 18-200mm Lens I would highly recommend it, otherwise the 18-135 Nikon Lens IS an EXCELLENT substitute, Nikon also has a NEW Lens out the 55-200mm Zoom Lens It retails for ONLY $218 on Amazon and is a worthy investment. I am just getting into photography but am a quick study and one thing I will tell anyone is this: Do NOT substitute a lesser quality lens which may list the SAME Nikon Lens Spec's such as: SIGMA, Tammaron, and a few others who make the same type of lens Nikon makes but NOT WITH THE quality and dedication to EXCELLENCE that Nikon Lenses offer. You may save money in the short term by going with one of these COPY LENSES as I call them, but you will regret your choice when you see the lower picture quality, especially if you are able to compare the picture with one taken using a true NIKON Lens.

C. HENDRIX, ATLANTA, GA

Great Camera but beware.......2007-06-20

I purchased this camera as my first digital SLR. I love the camera but am not happy with Nikon. Here is why.

First
The software bundled with the camera is absolutely useless. You will need to purchase something like Photoshop or Photo Impact if you plan on doing any serious editing and printing. So add the cost of $75 for PhotoShop Elements 5 if you don't already have it. Nikon has a product called capture NX. You can download a demo of the program (It is not included on the CD) But at $129 its just not worth the price unless you have money to through away.

Second
I don't care what kind of digital SLR or how careful you are at changing lens or what kind of special cleaning operations the camera has.
YOU ARE GOING TO GET DUST ON THE SENSOR. Ask any series photographer. You will have to clean the sensor at some point. The camera has a cleaning mode that holds the mirror up without charging the CCD. Nikon recommends using a blower to blow the dust off the sensor. All this does is moves the dust. My first attempt at this cause me to get some small micro shavings on the sensor that could not be blown off. Nikon says you should send the camera in so that a qualified tech can properly clean the sensor. BULL, BULL, BULL

No serious photographer is going to put his camera out of commission while this happens nor will they pay the price to have it done. First off I have had friends send their camera away only to get it back with dust simply moved around. The only real way to properly remove the bulk of the dust is with a sensor cleaner and these are not cheap. Now that I have done it, its not that big a deal. The problem with Nikon is that they don't want you to do it yourself. I don't feel this is reasonable.

Third
In the old days Nikon was known for quality and I have to say the camera and most of the low end (Under $700) lenses are also made in china and feel cheap. I also have a Nikon F2 and have to say they don't make the camera or the lens like they used to.

Fourth
Nikons Raw format is proprietary and encrypted. It is possible down the line that you may be at Nikon's mercy about what software you are allow to use to access your pictures.

All this said I love the camera and in little over 2 weeks have taken over 2000 pictures. I would make the purchase again. I also purchased the SB-600 flash and the creative lighting system makes for some truly awesome flash pictures. You can place the SB-600 on another tripod and the D80 will communicate and allow total control over the remote flash as well as allowing you to use the built-in flash.

Nikon Coolpix L10 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Average customer rating:

Nikon - Coolpix camera
poor quality
worth of what u pay
Nikon = P.O.S.
Good Value

Nikon Coolpix L10 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

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Product Features:

5.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
3x optical zoom; 2.0-inch Super Bright LCD display
Face Priority AF automatically focuses on the face of your subject
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Powered by 2 AA-size batteries; stores images on SD memory cards

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The CoolPix L10 high light sensitivity up to 800 allows you to tackle low-light scenes and situations far beyond the capabilities of conventional compact cameras. The CoolPix L10 has a large 2.0-inch LCD, perfect for viewing and sharing images. You can shoot sharper, clearer and without blur with Nikon's ingenious Vibration Reduction. Detects and corrects for camera movement to give you rock-steady results time after time. The CoolPix L10 features 15 specially programmed modes to automatically handle focus, exposure, white balance and other adjustments that help you take great pictures easily. To ensure superb portraits with crisp focus, select Face priority AF (in Portrait Scene Mode). This feature automatically finds the subject's face and focuses on it. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix This in-camera feature automatically fixes most typical occurrences of red-eye. ISO sensitivity - Approximately equivalent to ISO 64 (auto gain to ISO 800) System Requirements - Macintosh Mac OS X version 10.3.9, 10.4.x, Windows Vista (32bit), Windows XP Home Edition & Professional and Windows 2000 Professional Dimensions - Width 3.5 x Height 2.4 x Depth 1.0 inch (89.5 x 60.5 x 26mm) excluding projections Weight - 4.1 ounces (115 grams) without battery and SD memory card

Customer Reviews:

Nikon - Coolpix camera.......2007-07-03

Great camera, great pictures - uses alot of batteries. I recommend getting rechargeable batteries. Daughter loves the video options, especially since sound is included.

poor quality.......2007-06-29

Although the camera is small and light. Easy to use. But it has a poor quality finish to it. The battery cover looks as though it is made of low grade plastic. Picture quality is OK, nothing great, but what else do you expect from a camera $100 or so.
In all not happy with the purchase

worth of what u pay.......2007-06-27

I just bought this camera and so far it works perfect. Quality of photos is also acceptable and fair enough comparing to my investment.

Nikon = P.O.S........2007-06-19

Whatever happened to the famed Nikon quality? This locked up on me died. Stay away from it.

Good Value.......2007-06-17

Takes good and clear pictures. However, it needs a memory card for anything more than 6 pictures.

Nikon D40x 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens

Average customer rating:

Not for Soccer Moms, Sports Shooting, Others will Love It.
Great small DSLR
Nikon Camera
Good aquisition
Great Camera

Nikon D40x 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens

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10.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for large, photo-quality prints
2.5-inch LCD monitor; 170-degree viewing angle
3D Color Matrix Metering II for ideal exposures in almost any lighting condition
Image optimization functions and in-camera image retouching
Includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens

ASIN: B000NOEDGK
Release Date: 2007-03-30

Product Description

The D40x's high-resolution image quality 10.2 effective Megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image-processing engine assures stunning sharpness and color. You'll be amazed at the power packed into a camera that you can start shooting with right out of the box. High resolution provides room for creative cropping. A fast 0.18 second startup combined with split-second shutter response and rapid-action shooting at up to 3 frames per second makes it easy to freeze special moments instantly. 2.5-inch, 230K Color LCD Monitor with 170-Degree Wide-Angle Viewing Playback images are easy to see and function menus are easier to use with a larger and brighter color LCD monitor. The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification and has large type fonts with easy-to-view menus. The D40x's Image Optimize setting lets photographers adjust color, contrast and sharpening, as well as other image settings, according to the type of scene or output desired. The supplied EN-EL9 rechargeable battery will allow for shooting up to 520 images per charged based on CIPA battery testing standards. File System - Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF White Balance - Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning and preset white balance LCD Monitor - 2.5-inch, 230K, TFT LCD with 170-degree wide-angle viewing Other Compatible Lenses - Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Type G or D AF Nikkor Exposure Compensation - plus or minus 5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV Exposure Lock - Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button Self-Timer - 2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds Unit Dimensions (Body Only) - Width 5.0 x Depth 2.5 x Height 3.7 inches / Weight - 1 pound, 1 ounces

Customer Reviews:

Not for Soccer Moms, Sports Shooting, Others will Love It........2007-06-28

The D40x is a hard camera to rate because for some, it will be a 5 star camera, but others will regret their decision to buy this camera. If you are in the 5 star group, you will LOVE the D40x. But . . . because of a decision Nikon made to save $$$ by leaving out an autofocus driver out of the camera body, if you want to add a lens to shoot your kid playing soccer, the D40x is a potentially bad choice, and you may be a dead man walking. Let me explain:

The 5 Star buyer:

If you are moving up to a digital SLR, and want nothing more than to use the kit lens (which is very good), then you will LOVE this camera: it is light, feels good in the hand, and puts out better looking JPEG files than the more expensive D70 and D50 cameras, and rivals the D80 at half the cost. At 10.2 megapixels, there is plenty of resolution to crop and still have a great image to print.

Also, this is a very light weight camera which feels great in the hand, and is extremely easy to set up and use.

Digicam upgraders will love the ability to shoot at 2.5 frames per second, meaning you can set up the camera to take multiple exposures if you hold down the trigger. Digital exposures are free, so shooting in this manner gives you a better chance of hitting the perfect shot when photographing the kids.

If you intend to use this camera for general travel and around-the-house kid pictures, the D40x is a GREAT choice, and I think you will be a very, very happy camper.

The 2 Star buyer:

You want a camera for sports or telephoto shots of nature/birding. This is not the camera for you, and here is why: the D40x has a DIFFERENT lens mount than every other Nikon DSLR which came before it. To save costs, Nikon left an autofocus driver out of the camera body, which means you must buy special/more expensive add-on lenses with the autofocus driver built into the lens itself.

Why is this significant? Because of the 200 lenses made for Nikon DSLRs by Nikon, Sigma, Tokina, and others, only 20 or so work with the D40x with autofocus - something most amateurs will need to shoot sports and day to day photos. Many of Nikon's own consumer grade lenses, such as the 70-300mm G Zoom (Street price $150), will not autofocus with the D40x. As a practical matter, this means that if you want an autofocus lens to shoot junior playing soccer, you must spend $515 for a zoom lens, the fantastic, yet pricey Nikon 70-300mm VR Zoom. That is almost as much as what you paid for the camera itself. The D40x is significantly limited in the number of lenses it will accept, and you really need to think about these limitations before purchasing. Moreover, what if your intentions change and want to pick up a cheap zoom for occasional use? With the D40x, you can't, and I really think this is a significant limitation on this camera.

But hey, if you are in group 1, this is a 5 star purchase, and you will be a very happy camper. Good luck!

Great small DSLR.......2007-06-26

I love the size and weight of the D40x. It feels good in my hands and hanging around my neck, even after a long day. The pictures are great and the user interface is relatively easy to use. My only complaints are the auto focus and the lens. When set to 'closest subject' (the default) the auto focus seems to focus on the wrong thing fairly often. I can switch to one of the other auto focus modes but these are less "automatic". My only other gripe is the lens. For the price delta between the D40x and the D40, I think it should have come with a bit better lens. I replaced the 18-55 with a Nikon 18-70 and now I've very happy.

Nikon Camera.......2007-06-19

The camera is fantastic! Picture quality wonderful, speed incredible, battery lif almost infinite (over 35o pics this charge and still showing full!). Recommend it and the lens to everyone!

Good aquisition.......2007-06-13

I am very satisfied with this product and the Amazon system. I bought by internet by Amazon and receive the equipment without problems. I happy.

Great Camera.......2007-06-12

I have been into photography about forty years. I decided to move up to a digital SLR. Checked all the data I could find on the Canon xti and the Nikon D40x.It seemed to me the cameras were about the same, with the Nikon having the edge on lens quality and the spot meter which I have always liked. My next step was to try them on for size, so I went to my local Sam's Club. To me, the Nikon felt much better in my hands. You should try the same test, after all you are spending a fair amount of money and probably intending to keep the camera for awhile. In the past, I have owned both Nikon and Canon cameras, and usually judge them about the same. I would strongly suggest that you purchase the 55mm-200 lens for this camera. After owning this camera for about two months I would tell you I am very satisfied with it in every way, picture quality, weight, feel, and performance. The only way I would recommend the Canon xti is if you already have Canon lenses that are compatible with it. The older Nikon lenses are not compatible on the d40x. Hope this review helps your decision.

Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only)

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Amazing camera
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Product Features:

10.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for large, photo-quality prints
Body only; lens must be purchased separately
2.5-inch LCD display; power-up time of approximately 0.2 seconds
RAW and JPEG capture; burst mode allows for capture of three frames per second for up to 100 pictures
Image optimization functions and in-camera image retouching

ASIN: B000HGMX5M
Release Date: 2006-10-31

Product Description

Requires Nikon or compatible Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) lens / SD Memory Card Slot / USB 2.0 Up to 2,700 images per battery charge - High-Efficiency power systems featuring reduced power consumption and Real-Time Fuel Gauge with Nikon's EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable battery Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II, plus Variable Center-Weighted and Spot Metering. Nikon's 3D Color Matrix Metering II instantly and accurately evaluates brightness, color, contrast, selected focus area and subject-to-camera distance information, referencing the results against an onboard database of 30,000 scenes from actual photography. Vary the size of the center-weighted area reading and spot metering readings correspond to 11 focusing points 11-area AF system with Wide-area Center Segment and Auto-area AF functions 2.5 LCD screen ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) - 100 to 1600 In-Camera Image Editing with Retouching Menu Built-in Speedlight with Nikon i-TTL flash metering and two-group Wireless Commander option Shooting Modes - 1) Single frame shooting mode; 2) Continuous shooting mode - approx. 3 frames per second; 3) Self-timer; 4) Delayed remote mode; 5) Quick-response remote mode Images are stored on SD figital memory cards Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - Approx. 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 inch; Weight - Approximately 1 lb. 5 oz.

Customer Reviews:

Great Camera.......2007-06-28

Returning a defective camera is a pain........2007-06-27

Amazing camera.......2007-06-26

An EXCELLENT SLR Camera.......2007-06-21

Great Camera but beware.......2007-06-20

Nikon Coolpix P5000 10MP Digital Camera with 3.5x Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom

Average customer rating:

very good camera
A VERY NICE CAMERA WITH ONE FATAL FLAW
Motor noise made me return it
Coolpix P5000
Almost the best of the compact digital cameras

Nikon Coolpix P5000 10MP Digital Camera with 3.5x Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom

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Product Features:

10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 20 x 30-inch prints
3.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens; 2.5-inch LCD screen with optical viewfinder
Optical vibration reduction/image stabilization minimizes effects of camera shake
Progrram, Aperture, Shutter, and Manual Exposure modes
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ASIN: B000N44XPG
Release Date: 2007-03-21

Product Description

The CoolPix P5000 features advanced functions that are skillfully packed into a solid body, magnesium alloy front panel for durability in a lightweight package. The CoolPix P5000 includes an optical viewfinder to helps achieve accurate composition in direct sunlight and other brightly lit conditions helping you capture sharp images while minimizing the effects of camera shake. The CoolPix P5000 features 16 specially programmed modes to automatically handle focus, exposure, white balance and other adjustments that help you take great pictures easily. High light sensitivity up to ISO 3200 allows you to tackle scenes and situations far beyond the capabilities of conventional compacts, offering new power to capture fast-moving objects with outstanding clarity and gives you great exposure in significantly lower light. 3.5x Optical Zoom-Nikkor 7.5-26.3mm (35mm format picture angle - 36-126mm), f/2.7-5.3, 7 elements in 6 groups 4x Digital Zoom (35mm format picture angle - 504mm) ISO Sensitivity - 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200, Auto (auto gain ISO 64-800) Built-in flash - Wide Range 1 to 26 feet 3 inch (0.3 to 8.0m), Tele Range 1 to 13 feet 1 inch (0.3 to 4.0m) System Requirements - Macintosh Mac OS X version 10.3.9, 10.4.x, Windows Vista (32bit), Windows XP Home Edition/Professional and Windows 2000 Professional Dimensions - Width 3.9 x Height 2.5 x Depth 1.6 inch (98 x 64.5 x 41 mm) excluding projections Weight - 7.1 ounces (200 grams) without battery and SD memory card

Customer Reviews:

very good camera.......2007-06-27

This camera takes excellent photographs and is quite easy to use. It has lots of professional features that I haven't bothered using yet, but I love the idea of having them. I am impressed with the battery power and how long it lasts. i would recommend this product.

A VERY NICE CAMERA WITH ONE FATAL FLAW.......2007-06-19

I bought and returned this camera.

If I returned it, then why did I give it a respectable 4 rating? Because in many (most) situations, it takes very nice pictures, it is small and stylish, it has full manual controls, it has a hotshoe for an external flash, it can accept different lenses, and it takes SD cards.

Why did I return it? Because it has one fatal flaw. Despite being billed as the flagship point & shoot camera for Nikon, and despite the many cutting edge features, and despite the great qualities noted above, the auto focus is VERY SLOW. It makes this camera almost unuseable if your subjects are moving kids, which is why I bought the camera. I lost at least 1/2 the shots that I tried to take of my kids because I couldn't get them focussed. If you read the various photography forums, there are several workarounds that help somewhat, but at the end of the day, the AF is still slow.

If you don't plan on taking candid shots of your kids, then this could be a great camera for you. I took several hundred wonderful pictures before I returned it. Just not of my kids.

By the way, I ended up buying a Fuji F31FD. I won't go into great detail about the pros and cons of this camera (and it has both), but I'll just say I kept it and I like it. The AF is much faster, and it has the added bonus of being one of the best (if not the best) low light cameras on the market today.

Motor noise made me return it.......2007-06-13

I had to return this otherwise excellent camera because there was a loud motor noise at all times it was turned on. I'm not sure if this is fixable via firmware and/or if I had a buggy unit.

It is probably part of the VR mechanism, but it was always on -- even when the shutter release button was not held down, and even when I turned off VR in the menus.

The noise was fairly loud on any movies I recorded with the camera.

I hope that Nikon is able to fix this with a firmware update, and I'll buy the camera again if this happens.

Coolpix P5000.......2007-06-13

Camera works well and is easy to use. After using a Canon PowerShot I find the P5000 a bit bulky. The image quality is not always consistent when I save my photos for email or web This was never a problem with the Powershot. Printed photos are terrific and the anti shake is great when using the camera in low light.

Almost the best of the compact digital cameras.......2007-06-12

I recently purchased the Nikon P5000 to replace and upgrade a 5.0 MP Canon Digital ELPH camera that I carry with me. As an architect that travels a lot, it is important to have a reliable, good quality digital camera that has both easy automatic point-and-shoot capability, as well as manual control when needed. The P5000 gives all of that. Of course, nothing is perfect, but this camera delivers mostly in the areas that I need.

PROS - high resolution; sturdy magnesium case; fairly straight-forward operation (easy to navigate even without the manual); better battery life than my previous Canon; 2.5-inch LCD screen; and 3.5 optical zoom. This camera also has a viewfinder (no diopter adjustment). I personally prefer a viewfinder to an LCD screen in certain settings, such as when the LCD is washed out by bright sunlight. If a viewfinder is important to you, this has one.

CONS - slight lag in Auto-Focus; wimpy accessory Nikon leather case (the Canon's case was of a sturdier, thicker leather); some learning curve going from Canon to Nikon equipment; and having to change from CF cards to SD memory cards. The latter is not anyone's fault, since almost all new digital cameras seem to have adopted the SD format in order to achieve smaller physical form.

All my previous cameras were Canon (even the film cameras). While my current Digital ELPH was only 3 years old, advances made since 2004 easily eclipsed the old camera, and not just in MP resolution. Things like Face-Recognition (available on several brands) and longer-life batteries greatly improve the camera's utility.

Other models seriously considered were the Sony DSC-W200 (12.1 MP) and the Canon SD900 (10.0 MP). All were in the same price range, but the Sony (new) and Canon were difficult to find. I wanted to at least try this out in person before buying, rather than purchasing sight unseen.

There are some features that digital camera manufacturers seem to always include that many users just do not use very often, if at all. The P5000 has 16 "scenes" to shoot in a variety of conditions, such as Landscape, Museum, Sports, etc. These "scenes" should have also included "Cloudy", "Indoor Lighting", etc. These are on the Canon and while again not perfect, they were appropriate in many instances. You can always retouch photos (to a certain extent) in ACDSee, PhotoShop, or any other similar programs. But getting the exposure correct right from the start is always the best way to go. The remedy on the P5000 is to stick with fully-automatic mode if you are unsure which "scene" is appropriate. Photo-philes can manually adjust the speed and aperture - features I have not yet found on similarly-priced cameras.

The various movie settings have a similar minor gripe. It would have been good to also include an HD setting, but that may have been limited by memory restrictions.

When you pick up the P5000, you will noticed that the shutter release button is located on the front edge of the right-side hand grip, not on top of the camera as is the case in most other models. This is a design feature that is remedied only by time and familiarity. Again, not a deal-breaker, but you may find yourself inadvertently pushing the function button rather than the shutter release.

The price-point for 10-to-12 MP cameras, regardless of manufacturer, seems to be around $400. It would be nice if they included 2 batteries for that price, but do not hold your breath. If wireless capability is important to you, the P5000 does not have it. You will still need to use the supplied USB cable or use an SD card adapter to transfer pictures from the camera. The P5000 is so compact, you cannot fault the absence of WiFi. There is also no way to remotely release the shutter, exception for the automated self-timer function.

The P5000 has two features not found in comparable cameras - a hot shoe and a ring for adapter lenses. The hot shoe is an interesting feature, since this is a compact digital camera and most people will want to just carry it around in their pocket. But if you are so inclined, Nikon does offer a few small flash units specifically designed for this model. They look kind of silly on the small camera and make it slightly unbalanced when attached, but if you need it, this is less of a hassle than carrying a second camera with a better flash unit. I have not tried the lens adapters yet, but you can add dedicated lenses for improved wide-angle and telephoto. Most P5000 buyers may never need these functions but Nikon's design appears to attempt to bridge the gap between high-performance compact digital cameras and a digital SLR.

In conclusion, the P5000 gets 4 out of 5 stars. There are some software tweaks that could make this camera better in its next iteration (if there is a next one). It has a rather high ISO (3200), so you might expect some degree of visual "noise", but that should not be a problem in most applications.

Nikon has set the bar pretty high with the P5000. Competitors will have their hands full trying to improve on this.

Nikon Coolpix S10 6MP Digital Camera with 10x Vibration Reduction Zoom

Average customer rating:

disappointed
Nikon S10 is a gem ...
Very Good
The swivel body style is the ultimate
The swivel is a great feature but not enough to warrant the $$$

Nikon Coolpix S10 6MP Digital Camera with 10x Vibration Reduction Zoom

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6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
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Release Date: 2006-09-30

Product Description

Imagine a digital-camera with a 10x zoom lens that's less than 2 inches thin. It offers a 35mm-equivalent of 38mm to 380mm focal length. Take it with you. LCD monitor - 2.5-inch with brightness adjustment Storage media - Internal memory - approx 16MB, SD memory card compatible (We suggest at least 512MB optional SD card for practical use) Shooting modes - Auto, Scene Assist (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy Back Light, Panorama Assist, Voice Recording), BSS (Best Shot Selector), AE-BSS, Color Options, Blur Warning, Date Imprint, Self-timer (10 sec) / Movie modes - w/Electronic VR, With sound - TV movie (640) at 30fps, Small size (320) at 30fps, Smaller size (160) at 15fps, Pictmotion (320) at 15fps; Without sound - Time-lapse movie at 15fps Pictmotion - 5 styles selectable to playback movies or up to 30 still images, 5 music files pre-installed, 3 music files loadable Number of frames (w/Internal memory) - 6M High approx 5, 6M Normal approx 10, 3M Normal approx 20, PC Screen 68, TV Screen approx 128 Electronic-flash - Range - 0.3-5.4m / 11.8 in-17.7 ft [W], 1.0-5.4m / 3.3 ft-17.7 ft [T] Power requirements - EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (included), MH-61 battery charger (included), AC Adapter EH-62A (optional) Battery life (approx) - Approx 300 shots with EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (based on CIPA standard) Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - Approx 112.5 x 74.5 x 40.5mm (4.4 x 2.9 x 1.6 in); Weight - Approx 220g (7.8 oz) (without battery, memory card and lens cap)

Customer Reviews:

disappointed.......2007-06-10

I love the swivel design, the vibration reduction, and 10x zoom. But a MAJOR flaw is the absence of a view finder. I take most of my pictures outdoors, often in bright sun, and I found it impossible to properly frame my photos. It was always a guess.

Nikon S10 is a gem ..........2007-05-30

No question about it, the Nikon S10 is a gem. But then, every gem has at least one flaw.

The design -- the articulated body that lets you shoot from a variety of positions -- copies the old Coolpix 950 (which I still have). The theory is great, and you can take super pictures without your public realizing they are being photographed. You can put the camera on the floor, over your head, shoot backwards, sidewards -- and still see that nice, large bright screen. Great idea.

And the 10x zoom gives you the equivalent of a 300mm telephoto. Nice and sharp, and the vibration control is nice at that level.

The buttons are rather small, but still operable once you get used to them. The operating menu is quirky, but all digital systems seem quirky to me -- complicated, not logical, overwrought. But still manageable, if you study the instructions. Really study hard -- after a year with my D200, I still refer to the manual, regularly. The pocket-sized S10 isn't quite as elaborate as its big brothers, but it takes some study if you do more than point-and-shoot.

The bug is that Nikon chose to go without a viewfinder. Which is okay if you're shooting in shade, or indoors. But if you're outdoors and in the sun, forget the digital viewer -- you just can't see it. It is a major fault, in my opinion, although I can still operate in sunlight by guestimating. That is not very practical, however.

In essence, I love the S10. It is inobtrusive and I get fine portraits at the weekly company meetings. Candids in the subway, or shopping, or sitting in the shade in the park -- are great. As long as you don't have to get critical in the sunlight.

I bet somebody comes up with some sort of shade device for the S10, sooner or later. He who does will likely be a Nikon afficionado.

Don (owner of a Coolpix 950, 885, 5700, D70, D200 and a bunch of dusty film Nikons).

Very Good.......2007-05-23

Go For it. This is a nice piece of technology. Dont get better than this for the money you paid for this.

The swivel body style is the ultimate .......2007-05-06

I bought this Coolpix S4 just because of the swivel body style. I already had another digital that had that same feature, great camera, but it only had 2.1 pixls and a 12x zoom.

This camera has 6.0 pixles and a 10x zoom.

The swivel style allows you to take a pic without the subject knowing, great with you are trying to get that "natural shot"

I miss the old camera, the best digital I have ever owned, I just needed to be able to enlarge the photos some more.

But give this a try, I think you will like it.

The swivel is a great feature but not enough to warrant the $$$.......2007-04-24

I really don't know how to write a "helpful" review for this camera, I'm not a photographer; all I can say is that I was NOT satisfied with my purchase, so...

***
If you're having trouble deciding which digital camera to get (like I was a few months ago), save your time and effort and start looking at other cameras.
***

Here are my complaints:

Flash is too strong (blinding, in fact). Please do NOT take this complaint lightly, the flash is brighter than you think (it actually HURTS, I'm talking physical pain here). I actually fear it might have some long term effects, this alone is a deal-breaker for me! It's beyond me how this got past the testing stages at Nikon.

Sure, you can turn the flash off. But that only brings me to my other major complaint! The lighting must be almost PERFECT if you want to take a semi-decent picture without the flash.

The lens do not respond well to artificial lighting, AT ALL, pictures either come out all grainy (if it's slightly dark) or with huge white patches all over if there's a lot of light in the background.
Even when the lighting is almost perfect, you lose a LOT of quality (even when using the highest settings, 6MP).

The scene modes didn't help much, I tried everything, all the different modes offer so little difference, very gimicky in my opinion.

Even if you want to endure the pain and suffering of the mighty flash, there's a chance the pictures will come out somewhat unclear, why? I have NO clue what so ever. I might take the same exact picture at the same exact conditions and settings a minute apart and a SLIGHTLY different pose (but still stable), and one would be blurry while the other is crystal clear!

Must admit though, the swivel design is VERY practical and makes things so much easier. The video mode is great as well.

If you don't mind inflicting serious pain onto yourself and others via the blinding flash, then I must admit, the pictures do come out nicely. (most of the time)

Average customer rating:

Great for basic nature watching
super clear
excellent binoculars!
Nikon Binoculars are fantastic!
Binoculars~Nikon

Nikon Action 8x40 Binocular

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Aspherical eyepiece lenses with multi-coated prisms
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Product Description

Nikon 8x40 Action Binocular - Precision aligned sharp multicoated optics for bright, clear images Standard-size armored body

Customer Reviews:

Great for basic nature watching.......2007-06-12

I bought these binoculars plus the Olympus Outback 10x21 RC1 Binoculars for a cruise to alaska. I found them to be excellent. We took them whale watching, and they were the exact model provided by the cruise liner. Compared to the Olympus it was much easier to find a comfortable viewing setting. One note, they are heavy, if you have wrist pain or any kind of arthritis I don't think you would like them for extended viewing.

super clear.......2007-06-05

I got these primarily for birdwatching, both on trips and in my back yard. The image is very clear and super-sharp. If you focus on a bird on a limb
50 feet away (or whatever distance) even the leaves fore and aft are clear and stand out as on a slide. And the specs say close distance focus is 16 1/2 feet but its really more like 9 or 10 feet. I can use them on a feeder right off of our porch! They are though not small or light (medium-weight).
I doubt you will be disappointed in these all-purpose Nikon 8x40 Action's

excellent binoculars!.......2007-05-26

We bought two pairs of these for an Alaskan cruise and they were excellent for spotting wildlife. They were super stable, and easy to focus. I highly recommend these! Great value for the money.

Nikon Binoculars are fantastic!.......2007-05-21

I really was overjoyed with these binoculars. Crisp, very bright viewing. Clarity very good, and the comfort and ease of use is great. I like the rubberized texture, very nice padded high quality carrying case with a loop to allow belt attachment (although it would be rather large, it's still nice) and a wide carry strap which allows optic cover attachment (although a bit "clunky" looking but still works). I am not an afficianado of optics just a general consumer but I can say these are the best I've ever had the opportunity to view through in 44 years. I highly recommend them and with a 25 year mfg defect warranty how much safer can you get on a purchase, not even Mercedes or Bentley does that! Excellent Amazon.com shipping rate (free) and fast. A++++++++++

Binoculars~Nikon.......2007-05-13

These are the best. Soft rubberized exterior, easy to adjust, and they feel comftorable to the touch and the best view of any binocular I've ever had. The price was right also!

Nikon Coolpix L12 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom

Average customer rating:

Good camera, but poor quality construction
wonderful
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A major flaw with this camera
Great Camera

Nikon Coolpix L12 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom

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7.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for for photo-quality 16 x 20-inch prints
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Product Description

The CoolPix L12 high light sensitivity up to 1600 allows you to tackle low-light scenes and situations far beyond the capabilities of conventional compact cameras. The CoolPix L12 is equipped with an incredible 2.5-inch LCD great for viewing images anywhere, anytime. The 115K Dot LCD monitor with anti-reflective coating makes composing and playing back images easy. You can shoot sharper, clearer and without blur with Nikon's ingenious Vibration Reduction. Detects and corrects for camera movement to give you rock-steady results time after time. The CoolPix L12 features 15 specially programmed modes to automatically handle focus, exposure, white balance and other adjustments that help you take great pictures easily. To ensure superb portraits with crisp focus, select Face priority AF (in Portrait Scene Mode). This feature automatically finds the subject's face and focuses on it. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix This in-camera feature automatically fixes most typical occurrences of red-eye. ISO sensitivity - Approximately equivalent to ISO 50 (auto gain to ISO 1600) System Requirements - Macintosh Mac OS X version 10.3.9, 10.4.x, Windows Vista (32bit), Windows XP Home Edition & Professional and Windows 2000 Professional Dimensions - Width 3.6 x Height 2.4 x Depth 1.0 inch (91 x 61 x 26mm) excluding projections Weight - 4.4 ounces (125 grams) without battery and SD memory card

Customer Reviews:

Good camera, but poor quality construction.......2007-06-27

Nikon is made in China. What a shame. This could be a fine little camera, but the quality of the case is "cheap" and the lens covers stopped working two weeks after I bought it. The camera is now in the mail to the Nikon service center. We'll see what kind of service it gets, and how quickly I get it back -- either fixed or a replacement.

wonderful.......2007-06-27

It was a gift but my niece that just joined the Navy, so far she's sent me such beautiful samples. The most important thing is she loves it and that is all that matters.

Great Pocket Camera.......2007-06-20

My wife is the camera aficionado in the family. I've bought her good cameras, film and digital, and for birthdays, anniversaries, and Christmas.

Of course, sometimes I get to borrow those. I love her Canon digital SLR, and I can borrow it whenever I need to.

She's a schoolteacher and likes to take pictures on the fly. That's the reason I bought her a Nikon CoolPix pocket camera a couple years ago. At the time, the camera was fairly expensive. I like the idea of having one in the car, but I wasn't going to pay for one for myself.

Lately, with camera prices getting more purchaser-friendly, I decided to buy one for myself. I write a blogspot and occasionally go to conventions and other events where I've wanted to have a camera with me but forgot it.

One of the best things I love about my new camera is that I can shove it into a pocket easily. It travels well in the protective case and it's always immediately to hand when I want to take a picture.

Since it uses SDRAM memory cards to store the images, I can take quite a lot of pictures without having to change film, or carry film, or even worry about an extra memory card to carry along. I can also take a lot of images of one thing without worrying about running out of film or exhausting memory space.

The camera is simple point and shoot operation. What you see in the viewscreen is what you get. Even I can do it. The 2.5in. viewscreen is a dream to work with. I know immediately what's going to be in my shot when I take the picture. And reviewing the pictures I've taken is relatively simple. They show up in good detail on the viewscreen and even better on a PC.

Downloading to your desktop computer or to a notebook PC is simple. Just plug in the cord that comes with the camera and you're all set. All you have to do is name the file you're going to be saving your pictures to.

The camera takes really good pictures inside. It comes with a flash, but often doesn't need the flash because there's generally enough light inside the buildings I've shot pictures in. One drawback, though, is the long time it takes for a flash to process. That has been a little disconcerting, but I don't generally take action pictures so it doesn't matter in what I'm using it for.

The 4x digital zoom optical lens works great. When you switch the camera on, the lens spins out automatically. The auto-focus feature is simple to operate as well. I also like the fact that this camera runs on AA batteries that I can pick up anywhere instead of some special hybrid batteries that I have to find a photography or specialty store.

It has fifteen scene modes, a Best Shot Selector that automatically picks the best shot of a series of ten that you're taking, voice recording capability, video recording capability, macro shooting from as close as six inches, and image stabilization.

A professional photographer might want more out of a camera than this one provides, but the Nikon CoolPix L12 really fits the bill for someone who's on the go and wants to just take occasional shots to remember an event or post on blogspots.

A major flaw with this camera.......2007-06-11

I bought this camera and returned it the same day. The reason: when you take a photo, there is a really long waiting period before you can take another photo. If you're not using the flash, it's about 3 seconds, which is manageable, but still slow compared to other cameras. If you are using flash, be prepared to wait. You take a photo, then the LCD screen goes blank and the flash resets itself. You can do nothing during this time - you can't take another photo, you can't turn off the flash, nothing. And this goes on for 9 seconds (I timed it). This nearly 10-second delay between flash photos makes this camera basically useless when using the flash.

The camera otherwise seemed fine, but nothing spectacular. The VR wasn't that awe-inspiring and you can get more by buying a Sony Cybershot (which I did and am very happy with). The Sony, which costs about $20 more, takes less than 3 seconds between flash photos. It's the difference between capturing a good shot and missing it completely.

Great Camera.......2007-06-07

It is easy to use, takes great pictures, very good in low light, it is up to Nikon standards. I own three Nikons, two film and this one digital, I really like them all.

Nikon Coolpix S50 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom (Black)

Average customer rating:

Little Camera BIG FEATURES
Great little camera
Great Gift (again)
DO NOT PURCHASE!!!
Good camera if you can avoid the white spots!

Nikon Coolpix S50 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom (Black)

Manufacturer: Nikon
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Product Features:

7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for for photo-quality 16 x 20-inch prints
3x optical zoom through a quality Zoom-Nikkor lens (zoom is equivalent to 38-114mm in a 35mm camera)
3.0-inch LCD display; exclusive Nikon In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
All-new Pictmotion creates in-camera slideshows with your music
Sleek, all-metal design

ASIN: B000N48GEU
Release Date: 2007-04-13

Product Description

The CoolPix S50 is equipped with a huge, bright 3.0-inch LCD great for viewing images anywhere, anytime. The impressive 170 Degree wide viewing angle makes it easier for everyone to see and enjoy images. The larger high resolution LCD lets you make the most of smooth, sharp movies, great-looking stills and exciting Pictmotion shows. The CoolPix S50 features 15 specially programmed modes to automatically handle focus, exposure, white balance and other adjustments that help you take great pictures easily. Pictmotion allows you to select your favorite images and movies, decide on a style, and pick one of five pre-installed music files or add your own. Pictmotion automatically combines a polished production with transitions and style synced to your music. Digital Zoom - up to 4x (35mm format picture angle - 456mm) Focus range from lens - 1 foot (30cm) to infinity Macro close-up mode - 1.6 inch (4cm) to infinity ISO sensitivity - ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto (auto gain ISO 100-800) Built-in flash - Wide Range 1 to 19 foot 8 inches (0.3 to 6.0m), Tele Range 1 to 13 foot 1 inch (0.3 to 4.0m) High-Speed USB 2.0 & 802.11b/g Interface System Requirements - Macintosh Mac OS X version 10.3.9, 10.4.x, Windows Vista (32bit), Windows XP Home Edition/Professional and Windows 2000 Professional Dimensions - 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8 inch (92.5 x 59 x 21 mm) excluding projections Weight - 4.4 ounces (125 grams) without battery and SD memory card

Customer Reviews:

Little Camera BIG FEATURES.......2007-06-29

I bought the black color camera. The pictures are excellent, the LCD screen gives you a fantastic view of watch you plan to capture.

The only minuses I find is the charger should have the plug built right into it like the Kodak Easyshare camera does, and the book takes a LOT of reading if you want to really get deep with using the camera. You can smudge the LCD screen alot and you have to watch out where you put your left fingers or esle they'll appear in your photos like a UFO.

But otherwise, it really is about the size of a pack of playing cards.

Great little camera.......2007-06-29

This camera is small enough that I take it with me and use it (unlike my larger digital SLR). It has plenty of megapixels and preset shooting programs. It took a little getting used to using the 3 inch display rather than an optical view finder, however it works well for both taking and reviewing pictures.

Great Gift (again).......2007-06-27

I bought this camera to replace a five year old, broken Nikon Coolpix that had been a gift to a friend. The new model is so much better due to the continuing advances in technology. This one is hard to beat!

DO NOT PURCHASE!!!.......2007-06-26

I bought this camera about 3 weeks ago, and have used it a total of about 4 times. It might take great photos, but after only a few uses, I discovered an internal error in my camera. Much to my surprise, I thought by paying more money for a camera, it would be of better quality--but truth be told, it was not. The camera started malfunctioning by automatically shutting off after a picture was taken--ON A CHARGED BATTERY, and then it would randomly turn on and shoot pictures like it was possessed. I'm returning it tomorrow

Good camera if you can avoid the white spots!.......2007-06-23

I already have an extended zoom Kodak Z612 so I was looking for a small pocket friendly camera for casual occasions. Did a lot of research and based on good experience with an S1 when I bought it for a friend over a year ago I decided to go with this stylish new S50, afterall the feature set is great!

Nikon's legendary lens in a compact stylish all metal body and a birght beautiful 3" LCD to boot, not to mention Optical/Electronic VR! I thought I'd finally found my match, so I thought.

I had this camera for about a week and managed to shoot 280 pictures in three graduation ceremonies in varying light conditions.

The camera really shined during daylight and dusk pictures! The "Dusk" scene mode beautifully captures the purple/red hues in the horizon. The "Night Portrait" outperformed my Kodak and captured beautiful skin tones. Overall pictures are softer than those of say, Canon PowerShot SD series but about the same detail level as Kodak Z612. Also, I found the Face Detection feature to work fine but sometimes it would hesitate as much as 2-3 seconds before detecting a face even when subject was looking straight in the lens.

Shooting performance is a bit on the slow side but should satisfy most casual shooters. Auto Focus does hunt from time to time specially in low light which is common in compact cameras.

What really put me off though was the 3rd. set of pictures I shot at a ceremony. They were full of varying levels of white spots all over them! I had once before experienced something like this with a Canon S400 a couple of years ago but that was nothing close to the problem on this camera. Mind you, it only happens when using flash and under specific circumstances which I have been unable to figure out.

Contacted Nikon who were not really helpful and couldn't really explain it to me. So I did my own reasearch on the net and it appears its might be some light from the flash bouncing off the lens internally.

Either way the slower than average performance had me on the fence already and ruining one of my most important set of pictures ever left me with a single choice, to take it back to BestBuy...

I replaced it with the Sony DSC-T100, my first Sony digital camera in nearly 6 years which I have to say I'm delighted with. It has much faster performance, has a 5X zoom lens, has a more advanced Face Detection (Varies the AF, AE and the Flash intensity which S50 doesn't) and is a bit smaller than the Nikon. In defense of Nikon S50, it uses SD cards and has more scene modes.

So if you are considering this camera, do buy it and try it! It might have been that my model was defective and the white spots issue isn't wide spread but if you are on the fence between this camera and the sony DSC-T100 don't even think about it twice, get the Sony.

But overall I'd still recommend the S50 for specific reasons I already explained above and hopefully your model won't be defective like mine.

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