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12.0 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens has a versatile zoom range from 37mm to 134mm telephoto coverage that gets you close to the action while capturing expansive landscapes
Big, Bright 3.0-inch LCD makes it easy to compose and share your pictures with a wide-viewing angle and anti-glare coating
Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector simplifies your picture-taking experience by letting the camera automatically select the best setting to get great picture
High Quality TV Movies with Sound records 640x480 at 30fps movies for easy in camera playback or on your computer
3-way VR Image Stabilization System 1. Electronic VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake 2. Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts shutter speed and ISO setting to compensate for cameras hake and subject movement 3. Nikon's original Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and saves the sharpest image
ISO up to 1600 capability helps give you sharper results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects.
Smart Portrait System includes: 1. Smart Portrait Mode makes sure you'll always catch the decisive moment when your subject smiles. 2. Blink Warning, when activated alerts you that the subject may have blinked and allows you to retake the photo. 3. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™ automatically fixes, while shooting, most instances of red-eye in the camera. You may never see red-eye again 4. Face-Priority AF Nikon's face-finding technology that automatically focuses on up to 3 faces
AA Batteries for ease of mind with long battery life plus easy, anywhere replacement
16 Scene Modes
Macro shooting as close as 2”
5 Color Options for special filter effects. Choose from: standard color, vivid color, black-and-white, sepia and cyanotype
EXPEED Image Processing ensures
12.0 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens (37mm to 134mm); bright 3.0-inch LCD
Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector; capture 640 x 480 movies with sound at 30fps
Reviewed by: A. White, Mississippi Review Date: 2010-04-03
I bought this camera after reading all the + reviews on several web sites. This is a very good camera for the price.
Pro's: price, simple to use, slips right into you shirt pocket or purse, very good pictures, bright LCD (sorry Kodak), uses AA batteries, good video.
Con's: none! I highly recommend this camera.
Ease of use
Reviewed by: Gardengirl, Troutdale, OR USA Review Date: 2010-04-29
I am no "techie", but this camera is user friendly and takes beautiful pictures. It does all the adjustments automaticly. If you want a "point & shoot", no-brainer I recommend this camera. AND it is "pretty".
simply cool
Reviewed by: P. Craig, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, US Review Date: 2010-04-29
The camera is very good in quality and small in design. It meets all the requirements I was looking for and does a beutiful job that lives up to its ads. I have always enjoyed Nikon cameras and the zoom fits in perfectly for my needs.
Freaking awesome!
Reviewed by: C. Pitt, Review Date: 2010-06-03
I love this camera. It just came in today and I've been playing with the macro, and all I have to say is, HOLY CRAP IT IS AMAZING! I like to take really close shots of small things and this camera is perfect for that. I had the L18 until I completely killed it, and the buttons are pretty much the same but in different places. The menu is really easy to follow, and the screen is a good size for the size of the camera. Let me just say WOW this camera is shiny! I'd definitely recommend getting a case!
Perfect Gift!
Reviewed by: Bean Counter, Maine Review Date: 2010-05-17
I bought this camera for my 70 year old mother hoping it would prove easy to use and non-intimidating. It was perfect. She loved the look of it, how small it is and the large viewer. She was able to load the software and start using it immediately. Picture quality was great, too. Haven't gotten into the more advanced features but for an entry level introduction to digital photography this is a great choice.
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14.2 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches
10x Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens has a versatile zoom range from 30mm to an impressive 300mm telephoto coverage that gets you close to the action while capturing expansive landscapes. The NIKKOR ED lens is built on a proud heritage of producing precision camera optics that delivers superb color and razor-sharp results.
Incredible, Bright 3.0-inch High Resolution VGA (921,000-dot) Clear Color Display makes images and movies come alive with rich detail and improved contrast. The large LCD makes it easy to compose and share your pictures with a wide-viewing angle and anti-glare coating.
Quick Performance with ultra-fast start-up, autofocus and shooting. Sports Continuous shooting enables high-speed shooting at approximately 3 fps for images up to 45 frames.
HD Movie with HDMI Output 720p HD movie recording at 30fps and HDMI output for easy in camera playback or your TV or computer
4-way VR Image Stabilization System
Optical VR Image Stabilization by lens shift minimizes the effect of camera shake
Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts shutter speed and ISO setting to compensate for camera shake and subject movement
High ISO up to 3200 at full resolution capability helps give you better results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects.
Nikon's original Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and saves the sharpest image
Slim, Stylish, Metal Design packs high performance into portable convenience for the world thinnest camera in its class. 1
Creative Slider creates pictures, in camera, the way you imagine them by simply you adjusting brightness, vividness and color hue.
Smart Portrait System includes:
Smile Timer and Blink Proof makes sure you'll always catch the decisive moment when your subject smiles and Blink Proof function shoots two pictures and
14.2 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches
10x wide-angle optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens; 3.0-inch VGA (921k-dot) Clear Color Display
720p HD movie recording at 30fps; HDMI output
Creative Slider creates pictures, in camera, by simply adjusting brightness, vividness and color hue
4-way VR Image Stabilization System; Smart Portrait System
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10.3 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches. Sharp resolution to capture the finest details, crop creatively and produce incredible enlargements.
Extraordinary 26x Optical Wide-Angle Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens offers quality optics that provides exceptional images. The NIKKOR ED lens is built on a proud heritage of producing precision camera optics that delivers superb color and razor-sharp results. Unbeatable compositional freedom is available with its wide-angle (26mm) to super telephoto coverage (678mm). Sweeping landscapes can be captured as well as zoomed-in close-ups of the action taking place on the baseball or soccer field!
Backside illumination CMOS sensor optimized with Nikon's exclusive EXPEED image processing concept ensures natural-looking pictures of incredible quality and quick response so you won't miss that special moment.
High-speed 10 fps enables high-speed continuous shooting for full 10MP images, ideal for sports and action
Sports Continuous shooting with pre-shooting cache option enables high-speed shooting at approximately 120 fps for images up to 1.1MP
Advanced Night Landscape mode takes several consecutive images to capture night scenes at low sensitivity with low noise and without a tripod
Backlit Scene HDR (High Dynamic Range) composes two images of different exposures for wide tonality within one image
Incredible, Bright 3.0-inch vari-angle high resolution HVGA (460,000-dot) Clear Color Display makes it easy to compose and share your images and movies with brightness adjustment and anti-glare coating.
Full HD movie with stereo sound and HDMI output Full 1080p HD movie recording at 30fps made better with stereo sound built-in microphone, dedicated movie-record button and HDMI output for easy in camera playback or on your TV or computer
5-way VR Image Stabilization System
Optical VR Image Stabilization by sensor shift minimizes the effect of camera shake
Hybrid VR Image
10.3 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches; backside illumination CMOS sensor
26x wide-angle optical zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens
Bright 3.0-inch vari-angle high resolution HVGA Clear Color Display
Full 1080p HD movie recording at 30fps; HDMI output
5-way VR Image Stabilization System; Smart Portrait System
So far I love it...blown away by the low light video
Reviewed by: S-F TV addict, Houston TX Review Date: 2010-04-07
Just got home tonight with the camera; went to the store with the idea of buying the Canon SX20IS after reading all the reviews of the Nikon p90 and the Canon; previously I had gotten the JVC HD-1 $3000 HD camcorder and several Sony mini DV camcorders, and a Canon S2 (10x zoom) 5MP digital camera. Before that I had the OM-2 (film) SLR, for which I have a zillion lenses. We also have a Panasonic point and shoot and a new Canon 1300 elph. I notice that a lot of people griped about the Canon SX20 focusing and low light, and even more griped about the Nikon p90. At the store, they had the Canon and the Nikon p100. I thought both of them performed very well at high zoom, during zoom, good focus quickly, etc. Color looked good on the displays. I really like the Canon S2 as a point and shoot (early or first with the high zoom); can't stand the low zoom point and shoot idea, since I want to be able to bring out things I can't actually reach (architectural details, wildlife, etc.). I finally decided to try the Nikon (first one I've ever had) on the basis of the CMOS chip, 26 instead of 20:1 zoom, 1080p vs 720p, Li-ion battery vs. AA, and mainly the fact that in the (well lit, but not blinding) store, the image on the display was much brighter on the Nikon than the Canon. However, the actual pictures on the Canon were bright and nice, but it was easier for me to see to compose the shot on the display with the Nikon. It was so easy to use I was able to record video or stills and play them back in the store; and it turned out the Nikon was on sale and cheaper than the Canon.
My philosophy of picture taking is that I want to remember vacations, excursions, etc.; my ideal camera would see things the way my eye does except for bionic enhancements like night vision, zoom, etc. But in particular, I love existing light shots (and video) and love the HAD low light sloppy low res color slow shutter option on the Sony camcorders since you can (for example) take video of your wife at dinner in a dim restaurant and have it even if sloppy, at least in color and something like what the experience really was. So I am after memories, and not art, but if you can do art, that would be great. Anyway, I had no idea what to expect out of this thing; based on the tiny size, ultralight construction, low cost, etc. I figured it would be mainly a toy, but I hoped I could take it on vacation as a one thing does all photographic tool. I got the Sandisk "ultra" 16GB SDHC card for it, 15MB/s, figuring for HD you need the fastest card you can get.
I had not read any reviews before buying it, but when I read them when I got home with it, I was pretty bummed out.. all the stuff about locking up, hellish noisy zoom, sloppy focus, can't use the zoom with video, etc. etc.
I am happy to say that my experience didn't confirm any of that. (Of course, it might lock up etc. at some point, I have only had it a few hours but I have a theory about that I'll mention later.)
Anyway, I immediately went around the inside of the house in regular low light condtions shooting stills and video. By low light I mean some rooms only had light coming through the doorways from other rooms, some rooms had a few 13W compact fluorescents, one last room had 5 65W ceiling can lights on. It was lit for atmosphere not reading books. Bottom line is I had no trouble getting very nicely well lit pix and video in any of the rooms with lights on. In a stairwell with no light except a 13W compact fluorescent 6ft outside an archway leading to the stairs the wall and furniture seemed v. dark brown; by eye I could easily see the color. Where the stairs went up to total shadow, the camera cut out to black and white where by eye I could still see color. In comparison to a 5 year old top of the line Sony mini DV one CCD camcorder it was about like the camera on normal setting, not "slow color shutter". In other words, about as much as I could hope for.
The zoom is not as easy to control to get exact magnification as the Sony, BUT (and this is important) while you can hear the zoom motor on playback, it is very subdued and I didn't find it at all noticeable..when the room is silent, you can hear it, but it is about like a very soft whisper. In normal tourist situations I don't think you'd notice the zoom noise at all. With a bit of practice, I was able to use the zoom to my satisfaction.
Another pleasant surprise to me was that the hand held video when walking around the house from darkness to light was smooth and generally not jerky..the image stabilization must work very well, considering you don't have any weight to stablize the tremor of your hands, footsteps, etc. The video even handles normal panning (aiming the camera forward while walking around the end of a table, for example) without any major glitches...if you shake your hand beyond a given limit, there is an instant of moderate blurriness, but it handles the panning motion by making the whole scene's resolution lower; while walking and turning in low light, it is maybe NTSC quality, not HD. But the JVC HD-1 just blew up and went to blocks of "ice" if you panned, so I have no complaints about that. If you hold the camera still (handheld, low light as described) the picture is very sharp and looks like HD to me. So I don't agree with the review that the video is "crap". I think it will probably be sufficient to take this on vacation as my only camera, but I want to try it out in better conditions for a longer time first. My wife was blown away by the sound clarity, stereo, etc. She thought it sounded better than the Sony camcorders.
It seems to me that the basic operation (load, shoot, zoom, focus, etc.) is very easy and very satisfactory. So, so far I love it. If it had the equivalent of slow color shutter and nightvision it would be pretty well perfect (well, I'd like it to weigh twice as much also, to make it easier to keep steady, but even being light as a feather it competes well with the much heavier camcorders).
The display, navigation, menus, etc. seem to me easier to use than the Canon equivalent; having just set up my wife's new 1300 elph.
The comments about the viewfinder being dark, grainy, etc. is true in very low light...until you take a picture. As soon as you depress the shutter button to focus, the viewfinder lights up in crisp bright detail and it's easy to see what you are going to get...I suppose that is some sort of power saving feature. If you are walking around looking through the viewfinder, it may look worse than the Sony camcorder (or the Canon S2) until you press a button to shoot, then it is bright. I can live with that OK. In decent light (moderately well lit room at night) I don't notice it. In general, no complaints about the viewfinder. The diopter control worked like a champ and I will use the viewfinder not the display for shooting..only use the display for playback.
I like the flash being folded down, so you can suppress it if you wish (which I usually do), and it is easy to pop up if you want it. The flash comes on instantly..unlike the S2..no waiting period on the first use of it.
The Canons Sxx series is better in that you can have the display rotated out of the way (plastic out instead of display out) to keep it clean when you are using the viewfinder.
In short, I just tested it every way I could think of under the worst lighting and shooting (all hand held, low light) conditions and it did very well. I displayed the pictures and movies on a 44 inch top of the line Sony 1080p TV with mini HDMI/HDMI connection cable, and even handheld, you could zoom in (easy, from the camera) before you could see pixelation on the stills so I presume they are better than a couple of MP of usable info even under these lousy conditions.
Just a word of encouragement for its capabilities as a hybrid camera/camcorder...it well exceeded my expectations. With a tripod or decent technique it should be excellent indeed..and very usable without it.
I am very pleased with it. When it's daylight, will do some more rigorous tests of image quality outside in decent light. By the way, it takes (handheld, so very blurry) time exposures up to at least several seconds of exposure ...so I would expect that like the OM-2, which was great for taking full color pictures of my parents' backyard in the country by starlight, one should be able to take pictures in very dim light with a tripod.
If anything negative turns up, I will post a followup. Otherwise, very happy. I do notice it dies quickly when its buttons are not being pushed...I wonder if this is the "lock up" some talked about. I didn't find it a problem, just hit the power button and you're good to go. A bit disconceting vs. the Canon or Sony which stay inactive a lot longer before hibernating, but you may be able to change the setting on that if you want to.
----Update after more testing-----
I took it around outside in bright sun to see how it does in high light levels, also took some mroe interior shots & video trying some other situations, such as flash with high zoom level in the dark, etc. It did very well. You can point it at something that is so dark you can't see it, and get a perfect flash picture. You can focus perfectly for time exposures (tripod) through moderately dirty glass at things outside. Focus seems fast and reliable under all conditions except when you are shooting video and move to something that is significantly further away. In that case, it is slow to refocus and the focusing makes sharp clicks on the video sound track (you're supposed to turn the AF feature to focus only at the start of the video, and not make that sort of move anyway according to the manual.)
I found the focus worked fine outdoors when you were recording video and panning from far off to close up objects, also no noticeable noise. Another defect for video is that the zoom (as others have commented) is very quick, but you can slow it down by using lighter pressure on the lever; I found the rate of zoom could be controlled to be comparable to a camcorder. However, it has one glitch that is completely understandable for a still camera but requires some work-around for video, which is that when you have zoomed out to high levels (say 20+) and are filming, when you try to zoom back in, there is a wibble and jerk in the image as the drive connects with the lens, making the picture shake all over for a second or so. That is about the only unexpected issue I was able to find. There is a lot of wind noise in high wind; there is a wind noise suppression feature I didn't try. I expect you could put a fuzz pad over the mics also if it bothered you. All in all, I still love it and figure to take it as my sole camera on trips. I haven't tried all the fancy scene and specialty stuff, and haven't yet loaded the Nikon software on the laptop. I find the playback on the HDTV to be an absolute delight, and all the contols to be very intuitive and every day discover new things I like...for example, it remembers what you've been doing, and comes up with the video screen if you were shooting video, still for stills, etc. Of course if you push the other trigger button it immediately switches. Etc. A million little convenient things like that. For vacations, a neat feature is that when you have your clips displayed on the TV, as you move the zoom lever to the left it puts more and more clip thumbnails (up to 16) on the screen, and then goes to a calendar with the days for which you took shots highlighted, so it would be easy to go back after a trip and find a given subject.
For battery life, it told me battery depleted when I had taken about 130 still images and 35 video clips, maybe half the stills with flash. Probably had erased 10-15 stills and 5-10 videos. Had about 30 minutes of video on the camera, probably. Computer said card had 2.5 GB of files. I had watched all the stills and video at least once on the camera display, and at least once on the TV. So if you were just shooting, it should last significantly longer on one charge.
So all in all, I give it an excellent rating. My only real complaint is the jerking of the zoom when the retraction drive is kicked in when you are shooting video. So I have learned to shut off the video and retract the zoom ratio before starting up the video again at the new zoom ratio if operating at high zoom ratios. Otherwise, it pretty well exceeds every expectation. I am delighted with it. It's hard to imagine you can do so much photography so easily with such a tiny camera.
PS: It has not "locked up" on me, but thanks to N Jaeger for pointing out my first night speculation about that was completely off base.. totally separate issue from the hibernation time (which you can change). As others have said, apparently need to do a hard reboot by pulling the battery out if it does lock up.
One other thing is the manual gives the data transfer rates under various uses, and the fastest is 14MB/sec for HD video, so the choice of the "ultra" Sandisk card (15MB/s)was probably good. I haven't ever seen a delay in saving, processing, or shooting. The camera indicates about 29 minutes of shooting time when you bring it up in 1080p record mode, but I can't imagine that being a limitation. But if you wanted to set it up on a tripod and just shoot your life for the full 2 to 4 hours a big card would allow, I guess you couldn't do it.
When you play a low light video back through the HDMI cable to the tv, it seems to come out enhanced and bright vs. what you see by just pulling the card and viewing it with Windows on an HP dv6 entertainment pc. The stills and brightly lit videos look the same both ways, but apparently the camera will do some processing on data it considers suboptimal. I assume the Nikon software would do the same in the computer but haven't tried it.
I remain really tickled with the camera. Good luck.
Functionality of an SLR without the cost or expense
Reviewed by: Ralph Furlong, Tacoma, WA USA Review Date: 2010-04-15
Ok, so I gave it a title that probably makes you wonder what I could possibly be talking about so here it is:
1. a really wide angle lens (26mm) for those close up shots and scenery shots (you know, the church with all of the spires that you have to backup all the way around the block to get into the picture).
2. a fantastic mechanical zoom lens that goes up to 678mm to bring in those distant shots (an with a tripod, the digital zoom puts you into the far objects pocket!). Keep in mind that with a zoom this large, holding it by hand is NOT going to produce a nice picture no matter how much stabilization is built into the camera!
3. One handed camera that is easy to use with a single hand and light enough to do so all day!
4. An articulated view screen that allows you to take pictures over the head of everyone crowding around the parade and still see what you are taking a picture of; it even allows you to take the pictue under the legs of someone standing in front of you or take that shot of a flower without having to bend down!
5. A camera body and lens that looks exactly like the SLR Digital Nikon! The only difference is you have a nice range of lens options that the other person (with the SLR) has to keep changing lenses to obtain. The camera also weighs a lot less and certainly costs a LOT less!!!
6. A wide range of shooting options from fully automatic to manual over-rides. Several scene modes also help with fast actions shots and close-ups.
7. A camera that you will not grow out of soon and one that even pleases the pro when they do not want to fuss with things.
8. the option to use a view finder if you want to! Yes, I know the 3 inch screen is nice, but if it is really sunny, the view finder works much better. Also, it is much quicker to use for those rare shots that you did not plan! You can turn off the through the lens view finder, the 3 inch monitor or both.
A 16 Gig SD card (not included, the internal memory is good for 9 pictures) gives you the ability to take over 6,000 shots (enough for that trip to Italy) without worrying about memory cards. While on that subject, this camera essentially becomes free after your first 900 pictures (figuring that film and processing for 24 exposure film ran about $10). On a recent trip to the Tulip Fields in Washington State, I shot over 300 pictures in that one day! So, the camera quickly pays for itself.
On the note of cost, this camera almost becomes a throw-away on a trip! Say you are in Italy and have been there for three weeks. You have averaged 100 pictures a day (very easy to do) and on your last day of the trip, you drop your camera from the third floor. You recover the memory card with your 2100 pictures. The camera was paid for after 900, so you are money ahead, have your pictures, and do not sweat the loss of the camera! (Ok, reality is that we will still be upset, but think how you would have felt if it was the Digital SLR with the nice zoom lens that you paid $5000 for!!)
The only negative to this camera is that Nikon does NOT make a case for the camera! No one really does. However, the Lowepro case comes very close (a little large) with a belt clip (velcro for easy on and off), a carrying strap (detachable), and a carry handle on top with a front pouch that easily fits two extra batteries and extra memory.
Speaking of battery, the included battery lasted for 350 pictures using the zoom extensively. The in camera charging unit works, but makes it a real pain. Purchase the Nikon En-El5 accessory package from Bargaincell (on Amazon) for $14 with shipping. It gives you a spare battery (larger than the original- good for 400 shots), a quick charger, a 12 volt adapter for the charger to allow you to charge from your car, and a European adapter that allows you to plug your charger in many European countries, including Russia.
This is one fantastic camera and a great price to go with it!!
UPDATE TO REVIEW:
I just returned from a trip to Russia (30 days) and I have taken over 13,000 pictures with this camera during this time. I have used the zoom feature extensively in the many churchs that we visited and at all of the other landmarks. The wide angle lens really did an outstanding job getting all of Red Square into the picture! The zoom did a fantastic job (laying on my back on the floor shooting up at the cupala) obtaining the inlaid tile pictures in the dome!
I made a comment earlier that a 16 Gig memory card would be adequate for a trip, but I found that I took almost 36 gigabyte of pictures and video on this trip! I had taken a laptop with me so that I could review pictures daily, but had not intended to actually do all of the storage on it. Well, that became my main picture store since I only had two 16 gig memory cards with me.
The HD movie feature was fantastic as we were able to record several of the live performances of Russian Dance that we went to. Having the articulated view screen allowed me to shoot great video over the heads of the people in front of us. The only issue with taking movies by hand this wasy is that your arm gets very tired after about 10 minutes of holding the camera! I should have thought to bring a tripod!!
We only had one problem in the trip with the camera and it happened after I had been taking extensive pictures in a very hot building (over 100 degrees) using the flash (took about 400 pictures). The camera closed the lens and gave me an error message. Changing the battery did not make any difference. My wife suggested that the camera had gotten too hot, so I waited 10 minutes and then tried the camera again, it worked perfectly! It has not acted up since. This happened in Moscow while the outside temperature was over 100 degrees and the building felt even hotter. As mentioned, I had been using the flash extensively and the camera was quite warm. Over the next two weeks I took over 5,000 pictures and it never acted up again.
My recommendation is a very strong buy for a great camera and HD video unit!!
Excellent Camera
Reviewed by: Paul Garland, El Paso, Texas USA Review Date: 2010-03-31
I own several Nikon digtial SLR cameras including a D40, a D80 and the wonderful D300s. They certainly have their place in life, and I use them a lot. No other camera manufacturer can touch CLS. But if you are just out walking around, the P100 is truly excellent. Fantastic zoom, HDR built in, active D-lighting, effective vibration reduction, and slow motion movies. Wonderful macros too. I have nothing but praise for the P100. Even at a fully zoomed out 35mm equivalent of 678 mm this camera does a good job. I took a great 97% of full moon shot last night.
This camera does a good job of filling the zone between a full blown DSLR with lots of lenses and a gigantic/heavy camera bag, and a point and shoot that will fit in your front pocket. Despite all of the blah-blah from the naysayers, I am in absolute awe of this little camera. My only complaint is that compared with the P80, the P100 has put on a good bit of weight. Still manageable though. I guess the additional weight mostly comes from all the glass needed for that incredible 26x zoom.
If you want to see a surprising result of a shoot out between the P100 and the D300s see my blog. You will need to paste this address: [...]
SOME TIME LATER: I have owned the P100 for a while now and I'm still very impressed. More and more the DSLRs stay at home, and this is the camera I take with me. The VR works superb even with that incredible 26 X zoom lens.
A difficult camera to review. I love it though.
Reviewed by: Matthew Zilic, NY USA Review Date: 2010-06-04
A difficult camera to review. I love it though.
First, I just want to say that this camera is not a DSLR and I won't compare it to one, as No one should really compare DSLRs to Point and Shoot cameras.
Most people know if they are in the market for one or the other. The DSLR will, of course, give a clarity, depth of field, and low light performance no point and shoot can imitate. Point and shoot cameras are designed to be high-quality, simple to use, and easy to carry.
I have owned several cameras, from professional SLRs (Nikon), to slim designed point and shoots that were made to fit easily in the pocket.
If you are looking at this camera, you are probably trying to decide between an entry level DSLR and a Mega Zoom point and shoot. In reference to size, the P100 is very close to a more compact DSLR. If you are looking for a compact point and shoot, this is not the camera for you. This camera is large for a point and shoot. It has to be, to facilitate the mega zoom.
The Vibration reduction is good, in fact I was very surprised with the quality of the picture I took of the moon (you can see in the image section). Very clear and sharp for a hand-held fully extended zoom in no light shot.
Low light is ok, I've definitely seen worse with point and shoots. Daylight shots are great with a very good depth of field and color saturation. Sunset setting produces overly Orange pictures; I suggest using P mode or manual settings.
Auto settings are good and easy to use. Vibrant color looks fantastic.
To really get the most out of this camera, you will need to explore the manual settings.
Auto will only get you so far. Many manual functions remind me of my old SLR, very versatile.
Overall: Great color in vibrant setting, Great clarity and focus. Zoom honestly Rocks!!!
Big for a point and shoot, but to get any better pictures you will need to purchase a DSLR.
Why did I purchase this camera instead of a DSLR??
My wife and I love to hike and rock climb. We see some very beautiful places; at times risk our lives to see these places. I wanted to get a camera which would take high quality pictures and provide a decent zoom, without requiring me to carry a large DSLR and several lenses to get desired effects with regard to aperture, wide angle, Zoom, and high-speed.
Note: If anyone is trying to decide between this and a DSLR, I advise you to check out the kit lenses the DSLRs come with, and understand that you will be purchasing a much larger lens to get the equivalent zoom as the P100.
Alot of camera for the money!
Reviewed by: Marka Gallina, Henderson, NV USA Review Date: 2010-05-24
I have been looking for a camera for months. When I finally decided on this camera and purchased it I was slightly overwhelmed by the large instruction book because I hate reading instructions. However I found them easy to follow and concise. After a few hours I was using the camera and all of its features with little or no difficulty. Better yet I remembered weeks later how to use the features without having to refer to the manual. The video recording is amazing! I specifically wanted to be able to record racing and it handles that beautifully! I would recommend this camera to anyone who is wanting more than just a point and shot but less than a professional type camera. Also perfect for the novice shooter!!!!!!!
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Make memories and share joy with Nikon's new COOLPIX L22 and its 12.0 effective megapixel, 3.6x zoom and a huge, bright 3.0-inch LCD. Nikon's 3-way VR Image Stabilization System automatically detects subject movement and adjusts the shutter speed and ISO to compensate for camera shake and minimize.
12.0 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens (37mm to 134mm); bright 3.0-inch LCD
Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector; capture 640 x 480 movies with sound at 30fps
Reviewed by: Kevin Mccarthy, Port Arthur, TX United States Review Date: 2010-05-23
This is a fantastic camera. The macro feature is the reason I got this camera and it's great for taking pictures of my aquarium. The sports mode works great for capturing fish. It's super easy to use.
The only con is that there are many possible settings and most of them are pretty specific. If you get the wrong setting, then pictures will look odd (strange colors or incorrect focus). However, these were very specific situations (like the aquarium) and once I figured out which setting to use, it works great.
This is my favorite "on the go" camera!
Reviewed by: D. Beckett, Georgia USA Review Date: 2010-07-07
This is a great camera for everyday use, vacation shots, sports photos, and more. We take low-light, no flash photos with this on the "sports" setting for dance recitals and plays. The photos turn out terrific, and people always ask what camera we use because they are so impressed with the clarity of the shots.
This camera has numerous features and settings. The navigation between settings is pretty intuitive, and the instruction manual has lots more ideas too. It has good video capability for capturing something in a video file when you don't have a camcorder handy. You don't need special software to upload photos from this camera - I have a card reader in my computer to do all that.
The camera does a good job conserving battery life. We use rechargeable AA batteries without any problems for hundreds of photos per charge. It's compact and fairly lightweight, and it fits into a shirt pocket with ease.
The large screen makes reviewing photos easy, and deleting ones from the camera is simple with just a touch of a button plus an "are you sure?" question to keep you from potentially erasing something in error.
The 3.6x optical zoom is an improvement over the previous Nikon Coolpix we had, so this is now the favorite camera in my home! If you've had a Coolpix in the past and are thinking about getting a newer version, definitely do it! You'll find the operations and menu choices very similar to what you're used to, but with added improvements that you'll appreciate.
We've not had any problems with the battery cover on this camera or the previous Coolpix cameras we still own. If you break the battery cover, it's time for a new camera, unfortunately. But it's very sturdy and reliable, so we've never worried about it much.
Coolpox L22
Reviewed by: Daniel Hollander, Review Date: 2010-06-14
The transaction was super easy and the camera is even better than expected! I use a Nikon DSLR and have been nothing but happy with it. I needed a new point & shoot for work, and this one is a winner for the price.
So far so good for a beginner as me
Reviewed by: Happy4Him, Madison, WI Review Date: 2010-07-12
Happy with my selection (Nikon Coolpix L22 3.6x). I haven't owned a camera in years, so the user-friendly set up was appreciated. In turning on the camera, it takes you through simple steps. Still learning, but so far snapping indoor photos has worked well. To note, the black hard-carrying case suggested for this camera is great quality, but fits the camera very tightly. I'm worried about damaging the camera getting it in-and-out of the case. Also, wish the case had enough room for spare batteries.
I am extremely pleased with the quality and durability of this little camera. I personally like the fact that it uses standard batteries available at almost any retailer so it's always "ready to go". Picture quality is comparable to any other compact camera I've used.
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15x Zoom and wide-angle capability bring special moments closer. The fun starts with the compositional freedom of a 15x zoom, NIKKOR lens with 28mm wide-angle to 420mm super-telephoto coverage1 and macro shooting capability. Designed to deliver advanced photographic performance through easy operation, the COOLPIX L110 will help you capture those special moments with quality and ease.
12.1 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
Reviewed by: Alexandru Mazilu, Bucharest, Romania Review Date: 2010-02-21
I bought the L110 for the main purpose of taking pictures of my two kids. They are not still subjects and the L110 is doing a great job in keeping up the pace with them. It pops-up in like 2 seconds and is shooting rounds of pictures at max resolution (12.1). That's for speed.
Wide angle and super-zoom are in the manual. What is impressive is that at max zoom (digital zoom included) - with no tripod - I get to take sharp pictures. That's for image stabilization.
After ~500 pics and ~30 min of HD video, the original AA Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries are still fully functional. No warning yet.
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Later edit. I took around
- 1100 pictures with the original AA Energizer Ultimate Lithium (L91-FR6) batteries ([...]).
- 400 pictures with some alcaline AA Energizer (LR6-E91-AM3) batteries ([...])
- 500 pictures / recharge with some rechargeable Energizer AA 2450 mAh.
All pictures were taken at maximum resolution and the flash fired for about 80% of those pics.
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The stereo HD video recording under the same hood is a treat. The maximum length for one video session is 30 minute (regardless of SD capacity) which is decent for birthday parties and similar.
Unfortunately, this is no camera phone that you can slip into a pocket until you need it. The only draw back I can see.
I test drove both Nikon Coolpix L110 and Canon SX200IS before I decided on Nikon. Size is the only advantage of the compact vs bridge, although price is higher for that particular Canon.
L110 is a stylish piece of equipment and an ergonomic one: I can easily operate it with only one hand.
The menu is really simple and intuitive... even for the feminine intuition... :)
All in all, a great camera and some well spent money.
Awesome little point and shoot!!!
Reviewed by: Studio Rayne, Pennsylvania, USA Review Date: 2010-03-27
This is an awesome little point and shoot camera.
I purchased it because I needed something that would take really nice photos but could be easily slipped into my handbag whilst on vacation. My DSLR and lenses are a little bulky to be lugging around all day.
My first choice after reading tons of reviews was the Canon SX20, mainly because I really didn't want to sacrifice a viewfinder, plus it had the HD video capability. But I have to get a hands on the product first and no stores in our area had one in stock.
When I found the L110 was just being released I decided to give it a go....I have to admit I am impressed....this is a neat little camera. I've read some reviews where people are dissapointed that there aren't any manual settings, but the many preset features are really good for just about all conditions.
One feature that I really like is the smart portrait setting - the camera will automatically shoot the pic when it detects a smile. This feature helped me get some of the cutest photos of our baby nephew. When I was trying on plain auto mode I missed the smile every time. Theres also a setting that will let you know if someone blinked with a pop up on screen warning. This certainly helps avoid those *would've been a great pic if only you hadn't blinked* photos that you notice hours after the event.
As for digital zoom...I don't really like it on any camera...so chances are I won't use it unless absolutely necessary. But, I did try it out and found that using the full zoom capabilities you can get a pretty impressive photo of the moon, craters and all :o) (I'll post a photo I took of the moon with the L110) I did need to use a tripod though, because at that power zoom the camera shake was pretty bad. But it could be just me, I don't have the steadiest of hands.
I also love that I can record HD video, even indoors in low light it's not really that bad when played on a HD TV. Outdoors in natural light it is pretty impressive. However, its not intended to replace a stand alone video camera so don't expect Hollywood results. Oh and the mic isn't ideally placed, but thats probably to minimize the recording of the lens movement when zooming (it already picks up on it so avoid zooming if possible)
All in all its a great camera and I didn't really find any real cons to it. It definitely isn't a *pocket* camera, but its not bulky either, somewhere in the middle I'd say.
Oh and as for battery life.....using either the optional recommended Nikon rechargeables, or the included energizer ultimates you won't be dissapointed, I just can't seem to get either of them to run out of power.
Kirk's 2nd Nikon try
Reviewed by: K. Anthony, Review Date: 2010-03-24
I originally purchased the Nikon 10MP 15x L100. Price was OK at $185 but right from the start the picture quality was poor and camera did not work right. It finally quit working 92 days after purchase. Thankfully, Amazon let me return it as they had none in stock for replacement. I then reviewed the NIKON L110 12MP 15x zoom and even though it was nearly $100 more than the L100 I got it. Let me tell you, the L110 is really a pleasure to use and the pictures are GREAT. I can not believe the differance and although its alittle pricey for a point and shoot its well worth it. From day one I was taking great indoor shots even in low light. The flash works great. The video is cool as camera has stereo speakers. If the L100 ever is avaiable again PLEASE don't buy it. Spend the extra money and get this L110 NIKON and even for a novice like me, it takes great pictures right from the begining.
This is a great camera!
Reviewed by: K. Kavan, Carlsbad, CA USA Review Date: 2010-03-21
I have had this camera for a little less than a month now, but I use it at least 4 days a week. I use the macro feature to take close ups of my artisan jewelry. It takes great close ups! I also have a Cannon Rebel XT but I prefer my new Nikon coolpix. The transfer software it comes with is easy to use as well. I look forward to trying out the video function in the future.
So far so GREAT!
Reviewed by: W. Becker, Missouri Review Date: 2010-05-14
My husband recently bought the Nikon CoolPix L110 for me from Amazon and I absolutely LOVE it! I have always had Nikons--over 25 years worth from a manual to an SLR to digital to this one!--and once again I can take pictures straight out of the box. It feels good in your hand, the controls are so easy and the photos are crystal clear. I have only had it for short while, so I have not tried out the video but I didn't buy the camera for video capabilities so I may not ever use it! I have yet to read the book but I will so I can take some creative shots.
I broke the LCD screen on my Nikon CoolPix L15 (don't ever put them in your purse without a case!) so I initially thought I'd get another one like it until I saw the L110. The 15x zoom is absolutely wonderful, esp for taking wildlife shots, which is what I was lacking with the L15's 3x zoom.
I wanted a Nikon L-series camera because it uses regular AA batteries (comes with 4 Energizer Lithiums!) which you can find anywhere, esp on vacation.
The camera strap and lens cap strap that come with it are great--the lens cap strap is threaded with the camera strap so you cannot lose it, which is very nice, yet it is out of the way.
I've taken quite a few macro shots both on the "upclose" setting and on the standard "portrait" setting and both work beautifully.
The absolute ONLY thing I'd change on the camera is to color in that glowing orange dot for the record button--it makes you think the camera is "on".
So far I haven't had any blurry pictures issues like some of the reviews here....
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Nikon's style setting, image making Coolpix S3000 combines 12.0 effective megapixels with a 4x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens for stunning prints as large as 16x20 inches. The sleek, all-metal design slips right in your pocket or purse, and the incredible, bright 2.7-inch LCD makes it easy to compose and share pictures even in bright sunlight. The Coolpix S3000, with Nikon's EXPEED image processing concept and 4-way Image Stabilization System enables you to take incredible pictures, incredibly easy. Nikon's Smart Portrait System enables users to get great portraits of smiling faces with smooth skin tones and without red-eye and blink.
FEATURES:
12.0 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
4x Wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens has a versatile zoom range from wide 27mm to 108mm telephoto coverage that gets you close to your subject while capturing expansive landscapes
Incredible, Bright 2.7-inch LCD makes images and movies easy to compose and share with a wide-viewing angle and anti-glare coating
4-way VR Image Stabilization System - Electronic VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake. Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts shutter speed and ISO setting to compensate for cameras hake and subject movement. High ISO up to 3200 capability helps give you sharper results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects. Nikon's original Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and saves the sharpest image
High Quality TV Movies with Sound records 640x480 at 30 fps movies for easy playback on your compute
Slim, Stylish, Metal Design in a stunning color for pocketable convenience and individuality
Smart Port
12.0 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
What a GREAT camera. I had been cursed with the kodak easy share (older model) for years now and no matter what, I could only take about 10 pics before the battery died. I love the Nikon its small- light weight and perfect fit for me! Im not a professional photographer but I can take some great pics with this camera. The options that the menue gives you for photos is amazing! I would highley recomend this camera above kodak! They made everything VERY easy for inital set up also! Once I opend the package, did the camera set up, I was ready to take pictures within 3 minutes (once I charged the battery fully which only took about 30 minutes). I bought this camera because I was going on vacation and was tired of going places with an unreliable heavy camera and now feel so lucky to have this one! Ive never taken so many pictures before that its like a whole new world for me. This camera will also give you and option for "blink protection", "auto correct", and so MANY other options. Great camera, great price compaired to Walmart, Target, and other store/web-sites. Also Amazon was the only place I could get this cool green color. Stores werent carrying this color yet (only the purple, black, and some of them had the orange). One last thing I want to mention is the speed of taking the pictures. What I was used to was press the button wait about3-4 seconds then wait about 8 more seconds before you could shoot your next one-not so with the Nikon. I can practically take pic after pic with it - its great!
Awesome Camera
Reviewed by: R. REESE, NC Review Date: 2010-05-24
This is a compact camera.
no need to worry about recharable batteries!! it's a charage battery included. Just plug the camera up to the wall. Cute look, and takes great pictures! I bought two of them. One for myself, and one for my daughter. She was very excited about her new camera! I would recoment this camera to a friend. It's very easy to use.
Great camera for the price
Reviewed by: CAA, Chester County, PA Review Date: 2010-08-29
I bought this camera for my son to take on a trip to Boston. It's super small and light, so he didn't mind carrying it. It also takes fantastic pics. I highly recommend it. However, it doesn't come with a memory card, so you might want to order one.
PerfectFit
Reviewed by: M. Probst, bonita beach, fl Review Date: 2010-06-08
Since I live on a barrier island, my walks are always made beautiful by the flora and fauna found there. Finally after wanting one for 2 yrs. I purchased a camera that I can slip in my pocket and pull out to shoot something that takes my breath away. Just sorry I didn't do it sooner. If you're looking for a "pocket" camera that's easy to use, this one will fit your needs perfectly.
Love this Nikon Coolpix S3000
Reviewed by: Sandra L. Matejka, St Paul, MN Review Date: 2010-06-20
Love the camera; easy to use and small enough to keep in my purse. Love the green color.
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Take one superior shot after another with Nikon's sharp shooting, sharp looking COOLPIX S3000. As a matter of fact, built with Smart Portrait and Auto Scene technology (i.e. fool proof), you'll have to try pretty hard to take a bad shot with this bad boy. And if looks count, well the S3000 will keep your audience captive with its sleek metal body and contemporary colors. As a matter of fact, this camera is so goodlooking, it makes Ashton look ugly. (Yeah, right.)
12.0 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
Reviewed by: Mary C. Holmes, Long Beach, CA Review Date: 2010-05-08
I'm a photographer from way back, old school, always a proponent of film cameras. This is my first digital, bought it specifically so I can shoot images and upload to sell on eBay.
I'm a believer. This camera is very easy to use, easy to set up, and takes really good photos. I picked it specifically because it was 12MP, for better quality images, and Nikon, because their optics have always been so good.
It's user friendly, intuitive controls. I barely looked at the instruction booklet. And, a snap to upload images to my computer.
Pictures are really sharp, almost look 3 dimensional. I'm having a lot of fun just playing around with it.
Was a great value for the price, too.
If you're looking for a quality point and shoot digital, you can't go wrong with this one.
Nikon coolpix S3000
Reviewed by: Nell, MI USA Review Date: 2010-07-05
I liked my Nikon Coolpix 2100, so when it died(the on/off/shutter/telephoto quit working) I bought the CoolpixS3000. So far so good, it does a lot of things, reading the manual....trying it out. Happy so far!
Nikon CoolPix S3000
Reviewed by: Angela A. Washington, atlanta, ga Review Date: 2010-08-16
Before I bought this camera I did a lot of research on digital cameras. I narrowed it down to three brands. Canon, Nikon, and Sony. It took a very long time to make a decision since I didn't want to buy crap. I eventually settled in the Nikon brand because I am very familiar with its features and camera functions. I was replacing a cheaper older model of a Nikon Coolpix L10. So, I was definitely going spend a little over $100 for this camera, but then again cameras have come a long way since the 2007. Even if I didnt buy the S3000 I knew I would get something better than my older camera due to the advancement of the compact camera technology.
This camera is great for everyday/events picture taking. After having the camera for a few days, I tested it out when I went to a family reunion. I got many compliments and inquiries about where i got the camera from. I believe I took about 100 pics in the two days spanning the family reunion.
Camera Features:
I took pics using a wide variety of the camera's features. The micro mode was pretty cool, the camera was able to focus on the subject and the picture did not come out blurry.
It was pretty easy to take a pic in panorama mode. At first when I took the pics that would make up the panorama pic, I wasnt sure how the whole pic would come out, but the panorama maker software that comes with the did wonders. Once you out the pieces of the panorama pic in the correct order the software makes the panorama picture for you. Now that I know that I made a great panorama photo I will be using this feature very much in the future.
This camera definitely tells you if someone blinked in the photo after the photo has been taken and you can always opt to take another pic. Continuous shot selecter is also a nice feature. You can choose to take 3 continuous shots or 16 continuous. Pics in low-light or darkness are excellent and always give light exposure buy the flash and orange light on the front of the camera. I took a picture in my room with the only source of light in the room being light from a television and the picture came out as if a ceiling light was on.
Other features that are nice are skin-softening, smart portrait(recognizes faces), 17 scene modes including panorama, subject tracking
Video:
For a compact camera, the video quality was great. The sound quality was also excellent inside the video too. Playback on my laptop was seamless. You could hear words and sentences very well in the background of the video. It's NOT HD, but I could make out everyone in the video and nothing at all was blurry.
Battery is a plus since you can charge it, as oppose to change AA batteries all the time. The charge is very short as well.
Definitely get a case for this camera, it is very compact, slim, and small. I have a case logic compact digital camera case. I bought my case at Walmart for $7 and cents. I feel like my camera is very well protected.
Overall I am very happy with my purchase of the Nikon Coolpix s3000. Its a great everyday camera for the busy college student or for someone who just wants to capture life's moments.
Definitely buy this camera, it well worth your money and you will not be disappointed.
Camera to take everywhere (just about)!
Reviewed by: Lisa, Review Date: 2010-08-16
I'm really enjoying my new Nikon Coolpix S3000 camera. Although, I have a very nice semi-pro camera it is just too bulky to take everywhere. My new camera slides in my purse and shirt pocket with no bulk or fuss. And to be really honest I sometime forget that I'm even caring it. It is easy to use with great resolution. The included lithium battery is wonderful and last a long time and is always ready to go like me. I love taking pictures of everything and Nikon Coolpix S3000 allows me to capture all the wonderful moments in life. The only thing is I can't take snorkeling. I guess I will have to buy one of those disposable waterproof cameras for that.
I love this camera
Reviewed by: Lenny, Review Date: 2010-08-18
I love all the features and different scene settings. I am in love with this camera and I think it was a great investment I even got square trade warranty with it.
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Take one superior shot after another with Nikon's sharp shooting, sharp looking COOLPIX S3000. As a matter of fact, built with Smart Portrait and Auto Scene technology (i.e. fool proof), you'll have to try pretty hard to take a bad shot with this bad boy. And if looks count, well the S3000 will keep your audience captive with its sleek metal body and contemporary colors. As a matter of fact, this camera is so goodlooking, it makes Ashton look ugly. (Yeah, right.)
12.0 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
Reviewed by: John Cesarone, Chicago, USA Review Date: 2010-04-02
I was initially hesitant to buy this camera since there were ZERO reviews to be found, either here at Amazon, or elsewhere on the internet. But, since I've owned two previous Nikon Coolpix cameras (an old 4 MP camera, and a really old 2 MP camera) and both were great, I wasn't too worried. And I was right to buy it: it is working great and taking great photos, after several days of playing around with it.
First of all, it is very user-friendly. The menus and controls are completely intuitive, and make sense even if you have not cracked open the manual. ("cracked open" being a bit of a misnomer, since the manual is electronic only; the paper manual that comes with it is just a "quick start guide")
Second of all, it is a gorgeous piece of machinery; cute and cuddly and shiny and impressive. I'm afraid my girlfriend is going to try to steal it, it is so cute. I may have to buy her one to preemptively stop that from happening.
But, most of all, it takes great pictures. I walked all over town the first day, putting it through its paces, and scrutinized the photos on my computer when I got back home. If I was going to have to return it, I wanted to do so quickly, but I don't need to. The photos are great.
It is a point-and-shoot, which means that you don't have direct control over shutter speed, aperture, etc. But, you do have a dozen or so "scene modes" including Beach, Museum, Sunset, Panorama, Action, etc. These are very handy. I haven't tried them all yet, but they seem to be well designed.
The second day, I put the camera through its paces inside the house. No problems; it takes great indoor shots, providing excellent exposures both with natural light and with the flash. The wide-angle 4.9 mm lens (equivalent angle of view to a 27 mm lens in a 35mm format camera) was especially nice: you can stand in a corner of a room, and get the entire room into the photo! Nothing left out. That is pretty unusual in an inexpensive fixed-lens camera.
My third day test was to take the camera to the beach on a bright, contrasty day. It performed admirably, maintaining both shadow and highlight details, and rendering the deep blues of the sky and water, as well as the bright sand, equally well. This one's a keeper, folks!
Another nice plus: there is a "16x9" mode available in the "shooting mode" options. This doesn't quite use all 4000x3000 pixels; it only uses 3968x2232 of them. But the images are perfect "HD" format, and completely fill up a typical wide-screen monitor without any stretching. Somehow, they look all the more impressive on a computer screen than the typical 4x3 ratio.
Final tidbit: I bought the camera from Amazon, which was $10 cheaper than the local big-box store, had no sales tax, AND allowed me a 30 day return period with no restocking fee (which would have been 14 days AND a restocking fee at the local store; they need to get a clue).
Anyway, as an overall impression, five stars easily for the Nikon Coolpix S3000........JC
Great Point and Shoot Camera
Reviewed by: Nicoelle L. Barnett, Minneapolis, MN Review Date: 2010-04-13
This is a great low price camera. I was going to take a trip to Chicago and wanted an affordable camera with high resolution and that would take pictures very quickly. Some digital cameras flash 13 times before actually taking the picture, this one is so quick and accurately determines if a flash is needed. I had read some reviews on this camera from other sites and some of the compliants were that the pictures were blurry. If you just read the manuel and use the flash when appropriate....no fuzzy pictures. I took pictures while I was walking and the pictures still turned out crystal clear. Great camera at a great price point. Would definitely recommend. Although, I do now wish I had sprung for the extra $70 and got the S4000 - that is the touchscreen version of this camera which would have been cool. But this camera is great as is!!
Nikon Coolpix small digital but awesome pictures
Reviewed by: J. Luckie, Miami Gardens, Fl USA Review Date: 2010-04-13
I had a similar digital which was very easy to use with a lot of bells and wistles. But too big when you compare it to other small digitals. My new Nikon coolpix can fit almost anywhare and ready to use with a small touch on the botton. Takes great pictures when using the auto feature. Still trying to find my way on the other options, but they easily accessed.
Wish I would have gotten this camera sooner.
Florida Native
Awesome Camera!
Reviewed by: Johnathan Smith, Mocksville, North Carolina United States Review Date: 2010-04-07
The camera is wonderful. I had looked at the Nikon Coolpix L22 and had planned to get it from Walmart, but they happened to be out of stock at that moment. I was about to go on a trip and really wanted a new camera. I happened to see this camera beside the other display and picked it up and checked out the zoom and other features and was really impressed so I bought it. It's very cool and zooms in just a bit closer than the previous. The scene selector makes taking pictures easy and fun. It's very easy to crop pictures too! The Smile feature is a blast!
Amazing image quality, especially for the price!
Reviewed by: Justine, Review Date: 2010-05-10
The pictures are phenomenal, so much better than my last camera. However, I'm still trying to figure out how to use the features on the camera, and I am disappointed that it doesn't seem to come with any sort of image editing program. Maybe it does and I just haven't found it yet . . .
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The L22 from Nikon makes it easy to capture great-looking 12-megapixel photos with your camera. You can compose your shot on a massive 3-inch viewscreen. Automatic features and image stabilization then make it easy to shoot what you see. And this COOLPIX camera can even shoot video, all for a price you can't help but love.
12.0 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens (37mm to 134mm); bright 3.0-inch LCD
Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector; capture 640 x 480 movies with sound at 30fps
Reviewed by: L. Runkle, Seven Valleys, PA Review Date: 2010-05-01
I simply LOVE this camera. I am an over 50 year old artist. I wanted good quality pictures but I don't really understand the new technology. This camera is so easy to use and gets the quality I want in the pictures. You can even adjust certain elements to improve the picture even more to your liking. I would recommend this camera to anyone.
Excellent camera
Reviewed by: P. Deshpande, ON, Canada Review Date: 2010-05-23
I bought this camera 3 weeks ago. Now I am in Tuscany for work, I have been taking pictures of all my weekend trips. This has proven to be an amazing camera.
Easy to use, no complications, starts in an instant. It has taken great pictures I love it.
Easy to use!
Reviewed by: S. Kang, Review Date: 2010-06-22
I love this camera! It's so simple to work. I used to own an older model of Canon and it stopped working within 4 years. Afterward, I start to look for a simple functioning camera. This is it! Everything is pretty much self explanatory. However, if you can't figure out certain functions then you can always turn to the manual. Also the pictures I took on my old camera looks much clearer with this Nikon camera.
I recommend this camera for people who are looking for something simple and easy to use. I don't think it has any special features for advanced photographers who want to do creative things on the camera. But I personally love this camera. Also I would recommend the generic camera bag from Amazon as well. It's so cheap and fits the camera perfectly.
Awesome Camera :-)
Reviewed by: mekaone, Upstate NY Review Date: 2010-08-13
Let me start off by saying that my last camera was a 3.5 MP and it was good for what I used it for but I let it bounce off the floor one to many times and it has died. That is when I started to look around for other easy to use good quality cameras. I looked at a lot of my friends cameras and started to read all the reviews.
One of my friends had the Nikon L20 and he loved it. I tried it out too and loved it but I then found out that the L22 was replacing the L20. I asked around and found a friend that had the Nikon L22 and he let me use it for a weekend. What a very nice camera. It did everything I wanted it to do and then some. All the pictures and videos looked awesome to me and I did not have one problem with it at all. All the pics were sharp and focused. What more could you want? East to get batteries! Yup this camera uses AA batteries and I had a boat load of them. Everything in my house seems to use AA batteries so a long time ago I switched everything in my house to rechargeable NiMH AA batteries. They last forever in this camera. Say if you were at a wedding or something and your batteries run out. Just go to your local corner store and get a few easy to find AA batteries or just bring a few extra from home. Life is easy for me. I hate the proprietary batteries that come with most cameras. The other good thing about this camera is it uses standard SD and SDHC memory cards. I got a 8GB SDHC card for $19.00 bucks. It gave me something like 2,200 available pics to take at 12MP. Needless to say I purchased this camera in sliver from Amazon.com and I take it everywhere with me. Remember it is a $100.00 dollar camera and not a $500.00 dollar camera. It doesn't have all the high end features like touch screen but it has everything I want and it takes really nice pics. I don't think you'll go wrong with the Nikon L22. Get it. Trust me :-)
Nikon L22
Reviewed by: EnnEssE, Chicago, USA Review Date: 2010-06-28
Love this camera!
It was difficult making a decision regarding cameras in this price range; Canon, Olympus, Fuji, Samsung, Nikon, Kodak, Polariod, etc., etc., etc.
All had 5 star ratings, and all had 1 star ratings.
I based my decision on having had a old Nikon F1, and how much I enjoyed using it.
So, I chose the Nikon, and I am glad that I did!
I find this camera easy to use, and it takes excellent pictures.
Keep in mind that I am a casual photographer, and that the pictures I am taking are for person use, as well as ebay/craigslist.
The camera interfaces easily with my XP Pro desktop, and uploading is a breeze.
I recommend it to anyone looking for an inexpensive, easy to use, quality digital camera.
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The L22 from Nikon makes it easy to capture great-looking 12-megapixel photos with your camera. You can compose your shot on a massive 3-inch viewscreen. Automatic features and image stabilization then make it easy to shoot what you see. And this COOLPIX camera can even shoot video, all for a price you can't help but love.
12.0 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens (37mm to 134mm); bright 3.0-inch LCD
Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector; capture 640 x 480 movies with sound at 30fps
Reviewed by: Jessica Goeller, Holmes Beach, FL Review Date: 2010-05-09
This camera has been a lifesaver. We were taking photos with our cell phones and they were good, but after getting a professional photo session and seeing the difference in quality (and the package costing an arm and a leg) we decided to get a camera of our own. The quality is outstanding! It is effortless to take portrait photos, make videos, snap a picture once a smile appears, and shoot panoramic shots. I am so glad we got this camera (the color is cute too!)
Really great camera for the price
Reviewed by: Ruth A. Williams, Review Date: 2010-05-27
I bought this camera for my teenage sons and it has performed beyond expectations. Image quality is really good even at night and I love the panoramic picture feature. I love the fact that it uses AA batteries. I would recommend this camera to anyone.
Great Camera
Reviewed by: Pamela, Kettering, OH, US Review Date: 2010-05-09
I bought this camera for my son's birthday. He loves it. He can take videos and download them to the computer. It takes great pictures. It is a great little camera and Im very happy with the purchase.
This is one great camera. compact, easy to use, and outstanding quality photos. One of the best deals for the money.
Great Buy
Reviewed by: Charles K. Stroud, Atlanta, GA Review Date: 2010-06-27
Great buy, I shopped around comparing the price for this camera and got the best price here. The iteam area fast and as described. Beautiful camera and simple to use, have only taken a few pictures this far, but excellent.
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