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Customers like the image quality, ease of use, quality and size of the digital camera. For example, they mention that it takes great pictures, has a brilliant 2.5-inch LCD screen and that it's sturdy and well-built. Some appreciate the size and image size.
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Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the camera. They mention that it has an 8MP stunning clarity, in-camera red-eye fix, and D-Lighting. They also appreciate the brilliant 2.5-inch LCD screen, speedy image capture, and hardly any blurring when the right mode is used.
"...The coolest features of this camera include the brilliant 2.5inch LCD screen, 8MP stunning clarity, In-camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting, and the video..." Read more
"...From a picture taking standpoint the camera is great. 8-Megapixel photos that look great, great flexibility for different sceens and a pretty..." Read more
"...Over all a nice still shot camera, but must have very fast memory to use movie mode, and no low light movement or your shot is out of focus." Read more
"...This camera has great features, produces good quality photos and you won't be disappointed." Read more
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Customers find the digital camera fairly easy to use, with an extensive menu and smooth WiFi setup.
"...giving exemplary performance, unmatched image quality and quick point-n-shoot ease of use. 5-STARS!!!Thank you Nikon!!..." Read more
"...Large variety of shooting modes and camera control- Simple enough to use as a point-and-shoot-..." Read more
"This point and shoot digital camera is fairly easy to use, however the extensive menu takes some work." Read more
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the digital camera. They mention that it is sturdy and well-built. They also say that it stands up well in conditions of rain, wind, and fog, and is a steady performer.
"...However, the P1 has been a steady performer, giving exemplary performance, unmatched image quality and quick point-n-shoot ease of use...." Read more
"...recommend it to anyone who's looking for a small, compact but good quality camera." Read more
"...THE SIZE IS GREAT AND FEELS GOOD TO HOLD; STURDY WELL-BUILT...." Read more
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Customers are satisfied with the size of the digital camera. They mention that it is great, compact, and well-built. Some appreciate the huge image size and the fact that it has some internal memory.
"...Note that this 3.5x lens is what makes the P1 so compact and small in size...." Read more
"...I love the huge image size and the fact that it does have some internal memory which allowed me to start shooting right out of the box...." Read more
"THIS CAMERA HAS A LARGE, BRIGHT VIEWING SCREEN BUT IT DOES NOT HAVE A VIEWFINDER...." Read more
I've had the Nikon Coolpix P1 digital camera for more than a year now. This was my first digital camera and I'm considerably satisfied with its performance. Being from Florida, I must mention that my P1 has also stood up well in conditions of rain, wind and fog!
The Coolpix P1 has 16 different modes (and further advanced sub-modes!!) for speedy image capture. There is also an AUTO mode with intelligent flash and self-timer options for that quick snap (at 14000ft just before going on your skydive, or for capturing Shamu's nighttime antics :) )
The coolest features of this camera include the brilliant 2.5inch LCD screen, 8MP stunning clarity, In-camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting, and the video capture ability. These features easily compensate for the comparatively lesser optical zoom (the P1 has 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens with 4x digizoom). Note that this 3.5x lens is what makes the P1 so compact and small in size. When I opened the package, I was amazed at size of this camera and the ton of features it encased.
The P1 has superior video and sound recording capabilities. I've experimented with the panoramic image mode, sports and night modes, and got excellent results. Photos come out clear and crisp, and there is hardly any blurring when the right mode is used. I've had the Wifi setup go smooth and easy, (must mention that being a CS grad helps) and the transfer speed was great. (However, note that using the Wifi excessively depletes the battery fast.)
Nikon has several new variants in the Coolpix-P line now. These boast of improved features, like the eVR (Vibration Reduction capability in P3) and improved image quality. However, the P1 has been a steady performer, giving exemplary performance, unmatched image quality and quick point-n-shoot ease of use. 5-STARS!!! Thank you Nikon!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2011
Bought this camera when it first came out, and it takes pretty good pics, but I have a Mac and Nikon does not keep up the software, including the wireless transfer, with Mac OS (I now use Lion). My next choice for camera will be a Canon, better pic quality and friendlier to Macs.
I picked this camera up at the new lower price ($150 less). For this price the camera is definately worth the money. From a picture taking standpoint the camera is great. 8-Megapixel photos that look great, great flexibility for different sceens and a pretty quick shutter release are the highlights. The camera does have some difficulty focusing in dark situations especially if you have zoomed in and the object is too far away.
The only real problem I encountered is setting up the wi-fi feature. I consider myself pretty computer literate, but this stumped me for some time. A call to Nikon was pleasant but a waste of time. The biggest problem you will run into is if you have Firewall-Enabled in XP or XP Pro. You have to look close but on page 136 of the manual there is a little note about Port settings if you use a firewall (and who doesn't?). By the way, the Nikon rep was clueless when I told him it worked with firewall off but wouldn't with firewall on. He basically said, he had no idea and firewalls aren't Nikons specialty. Anyway, the key is to go to security settings, click on Windows Firewall Settings, click "Add Port" and then add UDP port 5353 and click OK. Add another port only this time select TCP port 15740 and click OK. This was VERY POORLY explained in the manual and I couldn't find anything on their website.
While just taking pictures the battery life was fine. Using the wi-fi feature really eats up battery life. I would recommend picking up an extra battery (only $17) as a spare for those longer trips. That should give you well over 300 photos.
PROS
- Great pictures outdoors
- Good pictures indoors within the limits of the flash
- Large variety of shooting modes and camera control
- Simple enough to use as a point-and-shoot
- Capable enough for some real creative photography
- Pretty quick shutter release time
- Very thorough manual (with the exception of wi-fi setup)
- Wi-fi transfer of pictures is great (once setup)
I really like this camera. The wi-fi feature is fun but I don't know how practical it is. I love the huge image size and the fact that it does have some internal memory which allowed me to start shooting right out of the box. The start up time is a bit on the slow side but it's nothing horrible. I'm used to my big semi-professional camera that is also 8 mega pixels and instead, this is nice to just pop in a bag or purse for on the go. The zoom is satisfactory as well though I wouldn't recommend the digital zoom, on any camera, just take bigger pictures and crop them down later. I wish there was a black/white still mode, I'm not sure why there isn't one when at the same time it has a b/w movie mode, but oh well. Overall though, I really like this camera and recommend it to anyone who's looking for a small, compact but good quality camera.
