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Summary: Don't buy this!
Review: I bought this camera and really liked the way it works and the pictures it takes. However, I have had continuous battery problems with it. I've downloaded firmware and even sent it back to the manufacturer. It takes about 2 pictures and then powers down. It is beyond frustrating especially when you're trying to get a candid shot. I've also had a lot of problems with the candid shots in that you never capture what you think you have because it doesn't respond fast enough.I've even had problems with scanning through the pictures on the camera. This is not a good camera.
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Summary: Perfect for Internet use
Review: For a 2 megapixel camera the Coolpix 2100 is about the best you can get for the money. It doesn't have all the features of some cameras in this price range, mind you, but it does what it does quite well. I've been taking photos, I suppose you could say "semi-professionally," for more than 20 years. I still prefer my mid-end 35mm Nikon SLR, but I had a need for a moderately fast digital camera to use for posting to web sites and to email friends. Generally speaking, you don't need too many megapixels for this kind of use. And for this purpose, the 2100 is just about perfect. It takes very good close ups (perfect for auctions) and the exposures are generally pretty good. What it does not do well: Very limited manual controls (is that even needed in this price/megapixel range?), not too good at red eye reduction, and its movie mode is a total waste given that there's no sound. I looked at several other cameras in this price range and I decided on the Nikon because of how it felt, how it functioned, and the quality behind the product. The Canon A60 is functionally a far better camera with a great movie mode with sound. However, having tested it personally, I found it to be far more complicated than it needed to be. It also just didn't feel right in my hands. You put these two cameras hand in hand and you'll see the difference. The Nikon is just made to be held. I don't know what the Canon folks were thinking: It feels like a block with a raised hand grip. Also, the Canon just didn't feel well made. The limited research I did with the sales clerk and a search on the Internet indicated that Canon has some quality issues with the A60. If you can spend more money on a camera and/or you're looking for something you can use for enlargements then you'll want to look elsewhere. Nikon, Olympus, Sony and others have better cameras for less than one hundred dollars more. But if you're looking for a relatively inexpensive camera to use on the Internet this will do you just fine.
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Summary: To expensive for 2 megapixels!
Review: I saw this camera online for 200 dollars so i bought it and tested it out. For thr price i thought i was getting a 3 megapicel camera or better. So, i tested it out and i was very disappointed. The pcture quality was ok but it was not worth the price. I then bought a the Vivitar 3.3 megapixel camera for 88 dollars. It was so much better. Save your money DONT BUY THIS CAMERA
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Summary: Great deal
Review: I bought this camera 2 weeks back.I have taken pictures using all the scene modes & the pictures have turned out to be very clear & neat.This camera is very easy to use & very handy due to its small size. I even took the prints in all sizes till 8x10" .Simply too good I strongly recommend this camera.
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Summary: Very SLOW camera
Review: I bought the Nikon Coolpix about six months ago. It takes nice outdoor pictures, but it is so slow that you have to warn your subjects to hold still and wait for it to flash. I frequently get blurry pictures indoors or in low light. Forget candid photos because by the time the camera goes off, the moment has been missed. Also, the camera goes to sleep after a few seconds and then it takes about another 30 seconds to come back on. By the time you get the family posed, the camera has shut off, and by the time the camera comes back on Aunt Ida has already disappeared.
Also, AA batteries (even the high-power-camera ones) do not work well in the Coolpix.
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Summary: Great little camera
Review: I had an old hand me down Kodak digital camera, and I mean old...the high res on it is like 150 pixels. It is fine for on-line pics, but I have been waiting til digitals came down in price to purchase one I thought would last me a long time. After reading a lot, I decided on this camera. My only reservation was whether or not to spend the extra money for a 3.2 megapixel. It seemed for the money, this was a better choice than a low end 3.2 camera. I have been very pleased with it. The menus are very intuitive, the delete is quick and easy to discard a shot. There are enough settings on this to satisfy an amateur photographer. I am a gardener, and the macro did a great closeup on my roses. Print wise, you will see no discernable difference on this camera on pics up to a 5X7 than off a traditional camera. I didn't find an 8 X 10 to be of a quality that I would want, but, then again, I didn't expect it to be. How often do you print 8 X 10's anyway? If that is what you need, you probably need to move to a 3.2 camera, but for snapshops and 5 X7's you will be thrilled with this one. Some reviews (and the Nikon manual) say you should only use Lexar and Scandisk memory. I purchased a Viking 128 mg card Amazon had on special to go with this, and it is working perfectly fine for me.
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Summary: Nice camera
Review: I'm a professional photographer who still enjoy film work best. However, I wanted a small, easy to use camera that I could slip into a pocket and not worry if it gets broken or stolen. It's not the hottest camera, but it's plenty hot for casual point and shoot work.
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Summary: unhappy nikon customer
Review: the camera seemed to good to be true at this price. my nightmare began when i tried to transfer the images from the camera to my computer(dell dimension 8100, windows ME)...nothing happened. i checked the manual and did every single thing listed on the trouble shooting page. there is no customer support! No phone #'s, i emailed the tech support twice, no reply ever.
i suggest you use the camera immediately so in case you have problems you can return it. NIKON WILL LEAVE YOU HIGH & DRY. hard to imagine with a big name like nikon. i bought the camera from circuit city, they have the best customer service! hassle free! i am back to square one shopping for a decent camera , is it possible?
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Summary: bang for your buck
Review: This is a great little camera. So tiny and lightweight. Has great optical zoom and so many quirky features that are fantastic. Perfect for a beginner user. Just point and click! Easy to learn. Can take anywhere. Get this camera if it's your first digital camera.
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Summary: Very nice for standard use
Review: 2 megapixels is great, particularly if most of your work will be on screen. Did not give it a five only because there are too many features to learn right way. As I get more familiar with them, I am sure I will like them. I bought the camera after much research. One of the best deals out there!
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