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Summary: THE TRUTH
Review: Let me just start off and say, This camera is everything you could want. I am a graphic designer, i own a Fuji S1 PRO digital camera and wanted a second durable more portable camera which i could take everywhere with me.I was convicned with the Nikon 2500 mostly because of price and the fact that the image quality was great and plus it came with a rechargable battery. There were only 2 things i was worried about and i am writing this review to clear this issue up. 1] Shooting speed is NOT slow
I read a lot of complaints about the shooting speed and I was worried that i would have to wait 2 seconds or more to take a picture. this is NOT TRUE. It takes pictures with practically no lag. You press the button it takes the picture. The people who complained about the speed might have been having problems focusing the image. 2] Colors come out Perfect
Some people mentioned a problem with the colors of the pictures. NOT TRUE. pictures look very realistic and are great quality. these 2 issues were making me very insecure about the purchase. i was afraid this nikon would be a waste of money. I am now VERY glad i got this. Not only is the price incredibly [inexpensive] but in the end you are getting a NIKON!! So basically do not worry about anything when you get this camera. It will more then satify all your needs...
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Summary: Great deal for a quality camera
Review: I bought this camera after reading a multitude of reviews on the internet, and I have to say it's lived up to my expectations. The first thing you'll notice is its compact size, which means you'll conveniently be able to take it with you anywhere. Despite it's small size, it's surprisingly easy to hold and use(and I have big hands). The rotating camera lens is as useful as it is innovative. It enables you to aim your camera without having to compromise your view of the LCD screen on the back. Speaking of the LCD display, it's very bright and pleasing to look at. Use of the camera is not tricky at all. I found myself zipping through the various menus and settings with ease after only a few uses. And I think you'll really appreciate the 12 different scene modes it has to offer (particular "indoor", "close-up", and "museum" mode). I thought the different modes were just a marketing strategy, but I use them all the time! Despite all this, the most important thing the camera has to offer is its clarity and ability to capture rich colors. At 2 MP's, it produces pictures that are 1600x1200, which makes great 4x6 photos, and adequate 8x10's. Since most of us can't print pictures larger than that, there's not much need to spend [money] more for a 3-4 MP camera. For outdoor photos, the colors and sharpness of the images are outstanding. Sometimes, pictures taken in dimly-lit settings tend to have more "noise" sometimes, so I'm still trying to find the right camera setting to compensate. But of course, it's always harder to take good pictures in dimly-lit environments, despite what camera you use. Another nice feature is the ability to capture up to 15 seconds of video. My only gripes: why the 15 second limit? and why not the ability to capture sound? Finally, the battery: trust me, you'll appreciate not having to use 4 AA batteries (which drain quickly and add lots of weight to a camera). The rechargeable battery is small, light, and lasts surprisingly long. Charging only takes 2 hrs (about the time it takes for me to upload pictures and play around with them anyways!). With all this in mind, I can say that for this price, the camera is a great deal. Throw in the 3x optical zoom and a 16 MB starter card along with all the features I mentioned above, and you'll be hard-pressed to find a similar camera that costs less than [$$$]!
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Summary: great camera
Review: I recently purchased this camera along with a viking 128mb card and a simpletech reader. I have not had problems with anything. The camera works nicely and once you get used to it, you can open it with out touching the lense. The problem I read about with the lag, I have not seen it. Like a regular camera that has to focus before shooting, this camera has to do the same thing. You can focus the camera then take a picture, no lag.
I am also running windows 2000, I haven't had any problems with any software from the camera or the reader. I did not have to install anything for the reader, just plug it in. Everything works like a charm. I love the camera and the reader. The card works great with the nikon, no problems there.
I hope I helped answer some of the question that previous reviews raised. This is a great camera, small, lite, compact, fun and easy to use. If you get one, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Thanks for reading my rambling.
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Summary: Cool Camera
Review: Really nice camera for a low price. In fact Amazon might want to double check their price, Best Buy now has it for $248!
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Summary: First digital camera
Review: I was given this camera as a gift and took it to France with me the next day. The pictures I was able to take were amazing!! Sunsets, fireworks, night landscapes...I was able to take them all. The delay described in some of the other reviews can be gotten around. I have some great pictures of the running of the bulls (and if that isn't action, what is?). I did buy an extra battery, but rarely needed to use it. I also was given a 128 mb storage disk which stored about 330 pictures at the second highest setting (photo quality). The only problem I ever had was seeing the view finder in very bright sunlight. Also, Nikon has a great site for uploading the photos and sending the link to friends.
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Summary: Best Point 'N' Shoot and Quality for The Money
Review: First off, let me say unlike EVERYONE that praises the Nikon Coolpix 2500, I could NOT care less for the cool styling and design. What do I mean? Well, my number ONE priority was the ongoing search for a compact pocket "point and shoot" camera for the least money (of course not compromising quality!) that I can carry anywhere like I carry my cell phone, period. Since then, that is exactly what happened. I've used it just about everywhere and anywhere without feeling I had to treat it with "kid-gloves" and worry about its well being whenever taking it out for any type of use. All of you who have owned expensive cameras will appreciate THIS priceless feeling. It takes great pictures and is LOADED with user-friendly features which at one time or another are all incredibly useful... and best of all? It remains a pocket camera! If you are the creative and resourceful type, you will notice the swiveling inner zoom lens is useful to capture photos from just about any angle. In fact, I've used it many times to take a close-up picture of a friend and myself if there is no one to take the photo for you. Not to mention, you have a timer feature also. Given the professional field I'm in, I also use it for close ups to capture telephone numbers and names on signs, billboards, and magazine pages with any writing or information on it. ONE negative (or else I would have given it 5 1/2 stars)...the 8 MB CompactFlash card that it comes with...well,... It's useless (for the 15 images it holds at default settings). Upgrade to at least a 128 MB CompactFlash Memory Card, hence add an approximate [$$]-[$$] to your original purchase price - well worth it. At default settings (which is GOOD quality) I've taken over 300+ pictures without worrying of running out of film,.. umm, I mean memory, before docking the Coolpix2500 to my PC for download. Speaking of, once you connect via USB port, in only ONE click, you are downloading your pics...and as for the proprietary lithium-ion rechargeable battery which is included? Very nice. Ironically, I never read any reviews at the time of my purchase in the early part of the year. In fact, as I later found out it was the first few days the Coolpix 2500 was out on the market. Therefore for me, it was three and a half-hours of in-store experimenting with ALL the digital cams priced nywhere from [$$$]-[$$$]. Therefore unlike many people, the "cool" factor never did blur my analysis in arriving to my final decision. So when people approach me and mention how neat my pocket sized Coolpix2500 looks, I always have to respond, "but it also takes great pictures, and check out these features..." Today I view the slick factor and "cool" design as a bonus.
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Summary: Another rugged Nikon
Review: I just returned from a trip to Alaska where I took 450 images with a new Nikon Coolpix 2500. While riding my bike (fast!) down a packed dirt trail, the camera fell out of my vest pocket. It hit so hard, the battery popped out while the compartment was still locked. It continues to work flawlessly. I've owned Nikon cameras (35mm) for 30+ years and I'm glad they're still making them as rugged as ever. I would give it 5 stars, but the camera comes with only an 8MB memory card. I had to pay [more money] for a 256MB card, plus [more]for a spare battery. Also, I was nervous that 2 megapixels would be be enough, but it works great for 8x10s. The swivel lens for self-portraiture is nifty, too, for capturing a shot with a fish you will soon release.
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Summary: Bad night or dark pictures?
Review: Well I bought this camera as a gift for someone and I am now regretting it. We can't seem to get it to take any night or dark pictures. There are 12 different modes on for the different background settings, like portraits, back light, etc. None will take a good picture. And, if you slightly move the camera in the darker settings, its ALL a blur. I am very disappointed. My old Olympus Camedia works awesome still. I am now thinking about returning this camera. Oh, and the video mode on this camera... forget it. Sure it will shoot video, but there is no sound and if you don't have day light and a lot of it, its no good. My next camera choice might be another Olympus or a Sony. I think the best way to judge these cameras is to ask others what they are using and look at their pictures. So far the sony is the best I have seen. Very rich in color.
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Summary: this camera is not good
Review: awsome when you take pictures that is not woving...because of the delay(about 2seconds)you cant take pictures the way you want.
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Summary: Lag time is NOT a big deal
Review: This is my first digital camera and it has performed quite nicely. I have been extremely pleased with the quality of the images. Using a mac connected to an epson photo 750 printer allows me to print some near photo quality 4x6 pictures (from pictures taken on the normal setting of the camera). The lag time other reviews talk about can be reduced by pressing the shutter button halfway down-- this allows the camera to auto focus on the subject. Then continue pressing the shutter down to take your picture. (You can hold the shutter button down halfway to autofocus for a short time before you actually take the picture-- this is Nikon's recommendation for taking action shots),
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