1. 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. 3.5x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
3. Wi-Fi capability, offering IEEE 802.11b/g support for wireless photo transfer
4. BSS (Best Shot Selector) identifies and saves the sharpest image automatically from ten sequential shots
5. Powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD memory cards (23 MB internal memory included)

Editorial Review :

For those looking for a feature-packed high-resolution digital camera comes the Coolpix P3! The 8.1 megapixels and 3.5x optical zoom allow you to get in close and catch every small detail while the vibration reduction feature keeps your shots crisp and blur-free. Use the bright 2.5" LCD to preview and fix red-eye right in the camera. Finally, you can transfer or print your images wirelessly via Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) with no effort! With these features and more, the Coolpix P3 is sure to satisfy anyone looking for impressive digital photographs in a small package! Shooting modes - Auto, Programmed Auto, Aperture Priority Auto Mode, 9 Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait [Face AF], Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Night landscape, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks show, Close up), 7 Scene Modes (Party/Indoor, Panorama assist, Beach/Snow, Back light, Museum, Copy, Sports), BSS (Best Shot Selector), Date imprint, Self-timer (3, 10 sec.) Attach up to a 20 second voice memo to your photo Built-in Wi-Fi for image transfer and printing from up to 30 meters (depending on environment) via 802.11b/g speeds (PD-10 Wireless Printer Adapter Required for Wireless Printing) Also transfer images via included USB cable or an optional card reader (sold separately) 23MB internal memory; SD Memory Card Slot An SD Card is NOT included, therefore we suggest purchasing an Optional 512MB memory card. It will allow you to store a lot more Video and images, as well as take advantage of the camera's high resolution abilities. PictBridge compatible for printing images without a computer Approximate Unit Dimensions (w x h x d) - 3.6 x 2.4 x 1.2 inches / Unit Weight - 5.9 ounces (without battery and SD memory card)

Customer Review :

hidden costs

Where I am happy with the camera itself....The actual cost, once I received the final total, I am not happy with. The purchase cost was $257., after shipping, exchange rate, AND customs fees(which were not disclosed at the time of purchase, and delayed the shipping) the actual total was $359.48. I could have purchased the camera locally for $325. What was the point of buying from Amazon??????

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Amazing camera

I have owned this camera for a little over two years and have taken almost 3,000 pictures with it. Everything has been excellent and this camera is built like a rock. It has taken a few drops right on the lens and been fine.

This past weekend I accidentally left it on the bumper of my truck and it fell off while driving about 20mph and the car behind me ran straight over it with their tire. It didn't make it this time, but amazingly it is still all in one piece and looking at it you half expect it to turn on because there is so little damage, the memory card and battery still slide in and out just fine.

I'm about to order another one because these are so reliable and tough.

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Nikon CoolPix

Not being a digital camera kind of person, this is easy to use, and takes very good photos. However, I don't like not having a viewfinder. Using only the screen drains batteries quickly. Constantly turning it off to preserve battery life results in not having it ready when needed.

Using this camera in the sun is difficult if you are wearing polarized sunglasses.

The selector button moves too easily from setting to setting, resulting in the camera possibly not ready to use once turned back on if it has been put into a pocket.

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Handy, All-Around Great Little Camera

I've owned my P3 for over a year, and it's going strong. I have several cameras in my bag, including a pricey DSLR, but this is the one I really count on when I'm in a hurry and don't need to mess with a lot of settings.

The Wi-fi capability is a little gimmicky. Download time is very slow--and only a little faster with the supplied USB connect. A 2.0 card reader solves that little snag.

I've used this camera in a broad spectrum of conditions and rarely find that it can't keep up. It has given me pleasing and consistently great images for online auctions, candid snapshots of the grandkids, pet photos, landscapes and macro work.

The build is sturdy and good-looking. The camera is small enough to slip in a shirt pocket or purse.

While full manual control is not a feature of this camera, there's still plenty of tweaking room allowed in the various modes. I find the ISO and WB places on the dial especially handy and am very glad they aren't buried down in a menu somewhere.

The LCD is nice and bright, and image review is a snap.

Full Auto works great. But that's not all. If you want in-camera noise reduction, you've got it. In-camera sharpening, you've got it. The menu is extensive for tailoring the various scene presets. There is an aperture mode for greater control. Metering modes are also selectable--matrix, spot focus, and center weighted average get used a lot.

It's last year's model, but it has everything you need this year. Vibration reduction, consistently snappy images with great dynamic range, 8MP resolution for large prints and a take-anywhere size.

All for a very affordable price!

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ENJOYING THIS PRODUCT

JUST WHAT I EXPECTED. HADN'T HAD LUCK WITH PREVIUOS CAMERAS BOUGHT, BUT THIS IS JUST WHAT I WANTED. EASY TO USE AND EXCELLENT PICTURES!

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1. Nikon Coolpix S60 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom - Burgundy (Includes manufacturer's supplied accessories)
2. 4 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card - Secure Digital USB Card Reader - Universal Memory Card Wallet
3. EN-EL10 Rechargeable Lithium ion Replacement Battery - Package of LCD Screen Protectors
4. Nikon Leather Digital Camera Carrying Case w/Belt Loop - Lens Care & Cleaning Kit
5. Flexible Grypton Portable Tripod w/Case - BONUS!! Nikon 2 Year Extended Warranty - FREE 25 Quality Prints (Promo code # on invoice)

Editorial Review :

The Nikon Coolpix S60 has a 3.5-inch High Resolution TOUCH PANEL LCD, which offers 160º Wide-Angle of View. You'll get easy access to all the camera controls without the conventional buttons to push. You can write a personal message on your photos with the included stylus. Its Touch Autofocus and Auto Exposure lets you touch the subject on the screen that you want to focus on and the camera automatically adjusts for sharp focus and optimal exposure. Retouch Function allows you to paint a frame, add hand written memos in 5 different pen colors and thicknesses, attach stamps to a picture and more HD Pictmotion Slide Shows Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the scene in your picture and adjusts the camera setting Blink warning will let you know when your subject's eyes are closed so you can retake your picture Face Priority AF - face-finding technology focuses on up to 12 faces ISO up to 3200 D-Lighting - rescue those photos that are too dark by enhancing the underexposed areas of the picture while not touching the properly exposed areas High Quality TV Movies with Sound - duration is limited by the available space on your SD/SDHC card Approx. 20MB Internal Memory Formats - JPEG, AVI, WAV Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Dimensions (H x W x D) - 2.4 x 3.8 x 0.9 in. (60 x 97.5 x 22 mm). ++PLUS++ 4GB DELUXE ACCESSORY KIT: 4 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card - Card Reader - Rechargeable Battery - Universal Memory Card Wallet - Nikon Leather Digital Camera Carrying Case w/Belt Loop - Lens Care and Cleaning Kit - Package of LCD Screen Protectors - Flexible Grypton Portable Tripod w/Case - BONUS!! Nikon 2 Year Extended Warranty - FREE 25 Quality Prints (Promo code # on invoice).

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1. 3x optical zoom Nikkor lens (35mm equiv of 35mm - 105mm)
2. 1.5-inch color LCD screen; voice recording of up to 5 hours; One-Touch Red-Eye Fix feature
3. Stores images on Secure Digital (SD) memory card (16 MB SD card included)
4. Powered by a EN-EL5 rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included with AC adapter that charges the battery in-camera)
5. 3.2-megapixel resolution for photo-quality 11 x 14 sized prints

Editorial Review :

Small in size, yet built to the same demanding Nikon standards, the COOLPIX 3700 continues the tradition of high image quality, operating ease and reliability that distinguishes Nikon's COOLPIX series.A high-resolution CCD, new image-processing engine and other advanced Nikon technologies assure vivid colors and image clarity. Create images that make you proud, whether sharing them with friends or printing them at your leisure. The true quality of the 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens reveals itself once you experience its sharp, clear focus. So you can delight in discovering that your new eye on the world is blessed with perfect vision.The COOLPIX 3700 is ready to shoot immediately after you turn it on. Its precision multi-area autofocus locks onto your subject in no time. The shutter is fast, and is ready for the next shot in a blink. All so you can enjoy shooting when you please and as you please. Extreme close-ups never looked this good. The macro function allows you to get as close as 4 cm (1.6 inches) to your subject and capture the finest details. The COOLPIX 3700 invites you to explore the exciting world of macro photography.

Customer Review :

3700 picture quality

I have owned a 3700 for several months. It takes sharp pictures,is a delight to carry. Everything about it is
first class..except......it takes pictures that are always very "cool". (Noticeably bluish). If you like faces with blueish skin,or scenics on the blue side even with lots of sunlight, OK. If you don't...Adobe and a touch of less blue and a touch of more red will produce pictures with color as good as any from Sony or Canon. (we have or have had both)
It is the 2nd Nikon camera I have owned and EACH of them (took)takes VERY cool pictures, ie pictures with a blue cast,

A non critical user wont worry about it. (But "they" dont worry about pictures from $5.00 throw-away cameras) Still,it is a good buy, and reliable. Good battery life.
However, the very few pix that you really love (its always very few, right?) to save and print..if you are at all critical, probably should be color corrected.
Note that the 3700's resolution (sharpness)is a trifle less than that of a Sony P150 or Sony V1 or Canon S50 (all owned by one relative or another) But the sharness differences are so minute that one is not aware of any differences if viewing prints from NORMAL viewing distance.The "noisy" night pictures also are just fine when you dont use a microscope but wiew on
a wall or in a photo album.
The bottom line to me is that camera sharpness should not be the number one all quality consideration.
Remember that that pleasing or poor color is obvious from any viewing distance whether a still picture or movie and that
some movies and peoplestill portraits are shot with diffusion to soften the "look", deliberately, thus dismissing sharpness in favor of creativity.
So the question of proper color always remains. Check that first, then sharpness second.


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Made for Goobers like me

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

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Very good for the start

Nikon is a very good brand forr all you people who knows that. there lens are pretty big compared as to the others. i got no problem whats so ever on this camera and it works like a charm. the 16 megabite secure digital memory card can hold up to 8 pictures in very good quality and resolution, low quality is double the amount.
you can buy a more reliable secure digital memory card in here that is 512 megabite storage. brand name scandisk and is around 50 dollars, not that bad.

Some technical features of this camera from the website is:

Superior image quality

The COOLPIX 3700, with its precision 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens and 3.2 megapixel resolution delivers superior optical performance and photo-quality (2,048 x 1,536-pixel) images packed with natural looking colour and sharp detail. The new COOLPIX camera utilises Nikon technologies and imaging expertise to ensure faithful colour reproduction, sharp contrast and clarity in virtually all shooting conditions. Excellence in image quality is ensured thanks to the high-precision 256-segment Matrix exposure metering and TTL- controlled Auto White Balance.

Stylish, sleek-compact design

Lightweight and pocket-sized, the COOLPIX 3700 is designed to be easy to carry, durable and attractive. Encased in a slim compact body with a brushed aluminium finish, the camera measures approximately (W x H x D) 95.5 x 50.0 x 31.0mm (3.76 x 1.97 x 1.22 in) and weighs just 130g (4.6oz) without battery and SD memory card.

Easy to operate, fun to use

As with all cameras in the COOLPIX series, the COOLPIX 3700 aims to make digital photography simpler for the novice and to offer potential for the advanced user to experiment and develop their skills and capabilities.

* Simple operation: The controls on the COOLPIX 3700 have been kept to a minimum and are logically arranged for easy, speedy handling. The camera also powers up instantly and features a fast shutter response.

* 15 Scene Modes: The COOLPIX 3700 is equipped with 15 Scene Modes, including Portrait, Party/Indoor, Sunset, Museum, Fireworks Show and Panorama Assist, which optimise the camera settings for a wide range of subjects, backgrounds and lighting conditions.

* Continuous Shooting: The fast-acting shutter is also capable of shooting at 2.5 (H) or 1.5 (L) frames per second, or the new Multi-shot mode for capturing 16 consecutive frames in a single image.

* Macro Function: In Macro Mode, the COOLPIX 3700 delivers sharply focused images of subjects from as close as 4cm (1.6in).
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* TV Movie Mode: The COOLPIX 3700 offers eight Movie Modes, including a new TV Movie Mode with streaming technology that enables the production of TV-size (640 x 480-pixel) movies complete with sound.

Ready to Use - All in One Package

The COOLPIX 3700 standard package includes a high power rechargeable Li-ion battery, batter charger, 16MB SD memory card, Nikon View and Adobe Photoshop Elements software and a protective soft camera pouch.


* 3.2 effective megapixels
* 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens (equivalent to 35mm - 105mm in 35mm [135] format)
* Compact, slim and lightweight aluminium body offers outstanding portability at approximately (W x H x D) 95.5 x 50.0 x 31.0mm (3.76 x 1.97 x 1.22 in) and 130g (4.6oz) without battery and SD memory card
* Stylish and sophisticated design looks good everywhere it goes, and feels good every time it is handled
* Nikon's advanced image-processing algorithm assures faithful, vivid colors, sharp contrasts and image clarity
* Macro Function for sharply focused close-ups from a distance of 4cm (1.6 in)
* 15 Scene Modes to ensure beautiful compositions for every subject, every time
* Eight Movie Modes include Time-lapse Movie Mode and new TV Movie Mode for filming with true TV resolution (640 x 480 pixels) at 30fps, complete with sound. Streaming technology makes storage of lengthy clips possible on the SD memory card.
* New voice recording function records up to 5 hours of sound on a 256MB or larger SD memory card, and up to 20-second voice memos for each still image. Recorded sounds can be played back using the camera's built-in speaker.
* Multi-area focus with a choice of 5 focus areas
* High-precision 256-segment Matrix exposure metering
* Accurate automatic white balance with TTL control
* Continuous shooting at 2.5 fps (H) or 1.5 fps (L)
* Interval Timer Shooting takes a series of successive still images at preset intervals
* Fast power-up readies the camera for action as soon as it is turned on
* Easy-to-use controls include a high-definition 1.5-in 134,000-pixel TFT LCD monitor and a handy Mode Dial
* New "Sound release" that adds convenience and versatility to the self-timer mode by snapping the shutter in response to a remote sound command from the user.
* High-speed noise reduction automatically ensures higher picture quality at shutter speeds of 1/4 second or slower
* Date imprint adds the date to images in a range of formats
* Direct printing from the camera to PictBridge compatible printers and Epson USB Direct-Print printers
* Customizable Settings include a new World Time Setting, 3 different shutter sounds, and menu support in 10 languages
* Nikon View Software is a highly versatile application for easy image transfer to computer, editing, e-mailing and printing. Removes red-eye effect at the touch of a button.
* Compatible with new CP1 disposable lithium battery with life of approx. 250 shots (TBD)
* Included accessories: hand Strap, 16MB SD Memory Card, Rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL5, Battery Charger MH-61, USB Cable, AV Cable, Nikon View CD-ROM, Photoshop Elements, Eyecup and Camera Pouch.

Rating :

Great light weight camera

I bought this camera about 10 months back and am loving it since then. I bought this for my wife as I own a Sony DSC-V1 (another great one) and she wanted a light & small camera. I'm very pleased by the performance.

I have taken about 2500 great pictures in all modes even in dark using manual mode. The movie mode is swift but only does Apple Quicktime. Other formats would be a plus.

Great Camera!

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Better than higher megapixel cameras

I've owned this camera for the past four years, and I must say that even though I own another camera with a higher megapixel, this one takes better pictures! I owned a 5 megapixel camera and a 10 megapixel camera with different brands and I must say that this little camera beats them both.

One drawback: Taking pictures at night or indoors with a lot of lights can be a hassle since you will have to fiddle with the controls and settings before getting things right. Also when you are recording movies, there is this ticking sound that goes with it.

This is a great camera for beginners who just want to point and shoot.

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1. 5.0 megapixel sensor creates 2,560 x 1,920 images for prints at 11 x 14 and beyond
2. 8x optical zoom and 4 x digital zoom for 32x total; provides an equivalent zoom range of 35mm-280mm in 35mm photography
3. Includes 16 MB CompactFlash card; MicroDrive compatible
4. Connects with PCs and Macs via USB port
5. Uses 1 rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL1 battery (included)

Customer Review :

good camera good buy

I find the camera to be of excellent quality. It will serve my need for many years. The only problems: Installation disc is CDI...will not run on my computer. Had to select programs from Nikon to download and don't get all the functions I want. The memory card is old technology and the 10 megs they supply is a joke. I've ordered a 2 gig card so I can take more than 6 pictures at once.

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Not a Camera for the Faint of Heart

I've owned this camera since it first came out in 2003, and since I'm not a qualified camera "expert", I want to give you my thoughts on this camera. I'm giving this review as someone who is relatively new to digital "point-and-shoot" photography...

First and foremost, study the Nikon manual. Then study it some more. The controls are overwhelming at times, provided you are a neo-phyte like myself.

Second, for exterior photography on the normal setting, this camera cannot be beat! It is exceptional. The images are clear, clean, and colors are spectacular. I've photographed NASCAR at the California Speedway, and other events like the Coronado Speed Festival, etc., and the outdoor shots look great. Now for the indoor-shooting...

This is where the camera gets its two star rating from me. I do not know how to select the manual control on-the-fly. I've tried to set up controls to shoot indoor photography, but I don't have weeks and weeks to learn the settings. I've photographed people who are standing completely still, slightly moving (my kids), low lighting conditions, fair lighting conditions, and still cannot get proper images to come out.

The indoor photography is pitiful, as the colors are yellowish, muted, and nearly 90% of the time, the images are all blurred. The pop-up light is only good for 5-8 feet at best. I took some special shots of people who were stationary, and it appeared that the photo looked "good" when zooming in and out with the control. When I downloaded the CF card to my PC, the images were always blurred and the colors were way off.

Mind you, I'm not a camera professional like many of the reviewers here, but rather I'm just an average "Joe" who would like to have decent indoor pictures that looked natural and were not blurred.

I would sell this thing on Ebay if I could get more than a few hundred dollars for it, but I've already invested over $1,200 for the snap-on lens adaptors and protective lens cover which keeps the retractable lens from getting damaged. I bought this from a company in Canada back in 2003.

All in all I'm happy with the exterior photos, but am very, very, disappointed with indoor pictures. I guess this thing requires a lot of tweaking, and many, many hours of studying the little manual that Nikon has provided.

I would stay away from this and save your money for the newer Digital SLR's. I've had this for over four years now, and just wanted to write a review based on my experiences with this camera.

Just a thought...



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Most unreliable piece of equipment ever purchased

I too fell into the "if it is Nikon" trap. Afer reading many reviews on the camera, I purchased two as my first step into digital photography. One for my wife and one for myself. We probalby have less than 1000 pictures on both combined. My wife's has been sent in for repairs twice for the zoom lens not working. I got mine out this morning to take a picture and the view finder and screen are both blank. I'm not even going to wast 10 bucks to ship it back again for repair. I still have several months left on the extended warrenty but it just not worth the effort.

And... everything about taking extremely long time to focus is true. This is the deciding reason for not having it fixed. Even when it is working, it is a very aggrevating camera. The number of good shots you miss while it tries to focus is unbelievable.

Both of my Coolpix 5700 were pieces of junk. It was a very expensive lesson about Nikon quality. With two cameras, additional lenses, battery packs, 1G memory disks, and extended warrenties, about 3K total.

Since I've only owned two Nikons, I can truthfully say when the topic comes up, "Every Nikon I owned was a piece of junk. I'll never buy another one.".

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Good Camera for advanced amatuer.

I bought this camera after many years of owning a Nikon FM-2.
This camera and those like it fill a gap for those who do not want to invest in a Digital SLR system. Yet have some control over the camera.

If you can get by with 5 Megapixles this is a good camera.

If you can, buy the filter set and the adapter because it not only protects the lens but also protects the zoom mechanism.

Buy or find the MB-E5700 battery pack which letts you use 6 AA Lithium batteries or rechargables. This gives you the best power option. (Turn off the continuous Autofocus and you will save power galore!)

No serious photographer uses on camera flash. You can turn off the flash on the camera and get a Speedlight.

The camera takes a while to master if you want to use all the features.
The metering for exposures is near perfect. The problems in low light can be overcome with some simple steps.

Set the focus on infinity for long distances shots.

Use the focus lock to lock onto something with contrast in low light situations. This is the camera's Achilles heel.

The Camera in not a pro camera and will take time to shoot download hi-res photos to memory.

I have been very pleased with camera and the results. I would like to have a Nikon D200 but do not want to spend that much.

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Great Optics, Great support from Nikon

The 5 Megapixel Nikon 5700 has been around a while, and people continue to love it and hate it. The optics are why you buy Nikon, and this is one sharp lens. It's complicated to operate if you want to do manual settings (M, A, S), but the Program mode will suffice for most people. It will shoot in RAW mode, unusual for a consumer camera. That gives you a lot of flexibility in adjusting the image. If you're not willing to read the manual though, this may not be the camera for you. Sort of like driving a manual transmission, it's so easy once you know how but you have to give it the effort to practice.

Nikon supports this camera with repair if you have problems, flat rate is reasonable (go to Nikon USA direct, dealers mark up). One common problem is the CCD failing, due to a Sony image sensor that a lot of camera makers used. Free repairs in about 2 weeks, but it's annoying. After that fix, this is a solid camera. I like mine, and shoot a lot of quick shots with it.

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1. 4.0-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 11-by-15-inch enlargements
2. 8.3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom
3. 15 versatile scene modes automatically handle focus, exposure, and white balance
4. Store images on 13.5 MB internal memory or use SD memory card slot
5. Powered by EN-El1 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery

Editorial Review :

Nikon Coolpix 4800 Digital Camera is a statement of simplicity for ease-of-use with sophistication for the more serious photographer. It places a clearer emphasis on sharp optics than most cameras in this class. As a compact camera, it has an astounding 8.3x Zoom-Nikkor; 6.0-50mm (35mm format equivalent to 36-300mm) with Digital zoom up to 4x. Up to 4 megapixel effective resolution for still pictures (to 2288 x 1712) and up to VGA (640x480) resolution for movies, make this camera a perfect match for all your needs. It has 13.5MB built-in memory for immediate out-of-the-box use but we advise buying a SecureDigital SD memory card for greater flexibility. PictBridge is an important feature that lets you print images on a PictBridge compatible printer without a PC or Mac computer. Of course, there's a USB port for easy connectivity with a computer should you desire. With autofocus and autoexposure modes, this camera makes taking pictures fun and exciting yet it also leaves room for the creative individual. Coolpix 4800 makes your choice really simple. File Format - JPEG (EXIF 2.2/DCF); Quick Time Motion JPEG (Movie) Delete all frames, delete selected frames, protect function available, card format, Internal memory format, Write protect by SD card write protect switch Unit Weight - about 9 ounces (without battery and SD memory card)

Customer Review :

Lots of options and easy to use

I've played with this camera a few weeks now and the zoom is great. It has various scenes to choose from to help you take pictures in different settings, lighting, scenery, etc. and it works very nicely. I haven't installed the software, but loading pictures to my computer is very easy. The battery seems a little high maintenance, but its just a matter of not storing it inside the camera. Overall, its a nice, easy to use camera for snapshots for novices, and the extra zoom makes it all the better.

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Automatic lens cover problems galore!

My ownership of this camera was brief. First, you must know I love Nikon. I have 2 other Nikons--an old Cooplix 2200 and a Coolpix 5700. They have wonderful lenses and give great pix. I thought my experience with this model would be similar. NOT!~ From picture numero uno, the lens cover refused to completely open and cooperate. I got pictures, yes, but they had lazy black eyelids on each corner where the lens cover had not opened up to clear the lens. What a dissappointment! I traded it in for a Canon A520 and am happy with that camera. I suppose it is just what it is. If I'd saved and spent a lot more money on a D50 or Rebel, who knows? Anyway, that is my sad tale with the Nikon 4800.

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Excellent Camera

The picture quality is superb. The features are easy to use. Our first set of pics looked studio quality.

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GOOD MONEY SPENT.. FINALLY!

I had a HP that took okay pictures but close-ups were blurry. I tried the Kodak Easy Share. The pictures were "okay" but it took a very long time to transfer them. Close ups were a little blurry.
Deceiding that Kodak was not a wise choice.It was then I recalled the best photos I have ever taken were with a Nikon Pictures that looked as good and some even better than
postcards. Seriously! I ventured out one more time to buy a digital camera I would try one more. Thankfully, Nikon stopped my camera blues. This camera has alot of great features. It works great on small items like jewelry. I am very happy with
the quality. Although it is a little bigger than the other two
digitals I bought, I do not mind. If you are not concerned with quality and want a camera that will fit in your pocket then buy HP or Kodak. Do you want Sharp vibrant pictures? If, yes.
Here is your answer.









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amateur nature photographer

I do a lot of hiking and was looking for something lighter weight than an SLR that would still allow me to take telephoto and macro shots. This camera is the smallest and lightest one I found that has a 8X or higher zoom. I have taken very sharp telephoto photos of wildlife and macro shots of flowers that people thought were taken with a high-end camera. This camera does well with conventional landscapes and indoor flash snapshots. The menu controls are very easy to use and there are enough presets for special situations to compensate for lack of manual controls. However, if you mostly take snapshots that do not require 8X zoom, I would look to other models. While, this is small for a long zoom camera, it is still too big to easily fit in a pocket or purse.

The primary flaws of this camera: It is only 4 megapixels. The battery charger failed and had to be replaced about 18 months after purchase (This was particularly a problem since the camera takes a propietary battery rather than AAs). The delay in taking pictures is longer than many competitors. Occasionally the lens cap does not open completely (easily fixed if you notice it before snapping your picture).

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