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Summary: Coolpix is cool
Review: very easy to handle, especially the quick start-up guide. Manual divided in quick reference section and very detailed application guide, easy to use but could use some editing. Camera handles easily, very light and compact. Too thick to fit into shirt pocket easily. 12 different camera settings to meet various situations. Excellent picture quality (Nikon experience pays off) even at lowest definition setting; this setting is good enough for email and allows more pictures to be taken. This is my first experience with digital photography, but it only took ten minutes (after the battery was charged) to get started. Can highly recommend it.
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Summary: Nikon Coolpix 775 Digital Camera
Review: The camera is as good as advertized. I was out taking pictures and film clips right after it arrived. I advise getting at least a 64MB extra card with it. The 8MB that comes with it only holds about 15 pictures and you'll want a spare anyway. One major drawback. The Camera USB driver does not get along with my Dell Inspiron 5000 laptop. The only way to run it is to do a selective startup in MSCONFIG bypassing all of the programs. Tech support told me I had to reboot adding the progreams one at a time until I found the problem one or ones! I have yet to find the right one. It also appears to interfer with the computer power-save mode. So far the camera is worth doing a special start-up to down load my pictures.
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Summary: Great camera, but...
Review: The camera works great! It's easy to use, the layout is straight forward and intuitive, and it takes great pictures. However, I ran into problems when I tried to install the software and upload my pictures to my PC. Every time I plugged in the USB connector to my camera, my PC would lock up and give me the blue screen of death (fatal exception error). I called Nikon tech support (1-800-NikonUX) and waited for about 15 minutes. When I finally talked to a support person, I described the error. He asked if I had Microsoft Windows Media Player or Adaptec Easy CD Creator installed on my PC (both of which are fairly common applications). I told him that I had both of them loaded on my PC. He replied, "Sorry, your Nikon camera doesn't work with these applications. We're currently working on a fix for this problem and will contact you when we have a solution." I asked him if removing the applications would allow me to upload the images. He replied, "We do not recommend removing any applications." I then asked him what good my camera is if I can't download the images to my PC. He replied, "I can see where you're coming from." Needless to say, I was very frustrated. Basically, the camera works great, but you can't download the images to your PC unless you delete some fairly common software.
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Summary: Clicking sound
Review: Camera seem to works fine,but I keep hearing a clicking sound from the lens. I'm not sure if this is a defect or it is normal.
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Summary: Compact and Simple
Review: I just bought this camera and I LOVE it!!!!!! Its compact for travel which I plan to use it for in Oct, and it is simple to use...Transfering the pics to my computer is a piece of cake, I LOVE the world of USB!!! PS: get a extra battery pack, I am having way to much fun with this because it is new, and I have had to recharge twice already...I think when the new-ness wears a bit, I most likely won't need it.Treat yourself... FYI, this is coming from a womans point of view (TB)
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Summary: Nikon Coolpix 775 has a Software Conflict
Review: Purchased Nikon Coolpix 775 (NC775) two days ago after EXTENSIVE research on what would be the best "first" digital camera to buy. I am an avid photo taker mostly for scrapbooking purposes. The NC775 appeared to have the best reviews as well as the best features for the money for a first time user. Encountered a major problem, though, in transferring the pictures from the camera to the computer. The software has a fatal flaw if loaded onto a computer that also has the CD burner software "Adeptec Easy CD Creator." After 10 hours of wrestling with the software and camera, I called the 1-800 number; and a very nice gentleman worked with me for about 10 minutes before analyzing what was happening. He asked me if I had a CD burner; and to my answer of yes, he asked if I used the software Easy CD Creator. When I said yes to that, he told me about the conflict. It turns out that even if I removed the Easy CD Creator software there would still be residual files left over that would crash the program. The Nikon engineers are working on fixing it and they would send me an e-mail notice when there was a fix. In the meantime he said I might think about getting a "Memory Card Reader"; but although that would be a stopgap solution, I don't want to spend this kind of money for a camera that has one fatal flaw. I don't know what other problems might crop up after the time period expired for getting a refund. He also suggested that the Nikon Coolpix 880 could be a good match for me. I'll have to research that. It seems, also, that the NC775 is the only camera in the Nikon line that has this particular software incompatibility problem. This major problem should be in a warning to buyers--especially first time buyers of a digital. The camera is promoted as being an ideal fit for these novice users. If I had mail-ordered it over the Internet instead of going to a local retailer, I would have had twice the frustration of returning it. Because the service technician was so nice and straight forward with me, I am very inclined to go with Nikon again since I know that they won't give me the runaround like so many service technicians do (and we have all had that kind of experience). When I called the 1-800 number I was connected to a technician within a minute of the first ring. That impressed me even more. I gave it 3 stars because regardless of the software problems, I was impressed with the camera features. If all had gone well, I might have been a 5-star customer. I really am going to check out the Nikon Coolpix 880.
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Summary: Great compromise n evolving digital camera market.
Review: The choice of digital cameras are evolving. They will become more and more specialized. This is a good multipurpose everday camera. It is very small, lightwieght, two mega-pixel camera that met my requirements for my photographic needs. I wanted at least two megapixels, small enough to fit in a pocket, optical zoom, macro capable without extra lenses, compact flash memory, and a widely available battery. There were important to me because (1) my first camera Kodak DC 290 shot very good pictures for my needs at that pixel range (2) I wanted something smaller (3) optical zoom because I can do digital zoom back on the computer so who needs the camera to do it (4) compact flash because its faster and cheaper, and Sony didn't learn from betamax and created another format error, memory sticks (5) I don't like it when a company sticks the consumer 80 to 100 bucks for 'special' batteries for a camera (see Cannon Elph). This narrowed the list down to just a few cameras. This one just felt the best in my hand. Takes great shots, has a self closing lens cap (a nice bonus). A great everyday camera. Although you can't buy batteries at the gas station or quick mart; it uses a veyr common camera battery available at photoshops, drug stores, and discount retail outlets. It comes with one set of rechargables, but its nice to be able to afford inexpensive backups for special events and travel.
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Summary: Great Little Wonder!
Review: I received the Nikon 775 a few days ago and not only is it the cutest camera I have ever seen but it also takes great pictures. This is my first digital camera and I am very pleasantly surprised at the quality and ease with which it takes pictures. Despite the camera's small size, it is very comfortable to hold due to its thickness. I took several pictures in very low lighting, where I couldn't even see what I was taking a picture of on the LCD screen, but the pictures came out great! Bright and crisp. What I mostly love about this camera is the fact that it is so easy to use, you just point and shoot and the camera does all the work for you. Then you just connect it to your computer and you can instantly see all the pictures on the screen. I think this is a great camera for people who just want to take great pictures fast, anywhere and at any time, and not be bothered with time-consuming adjustments. I highly recommend it!
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Summary: Not Compatible with Windows 98!
Review: As of August 2001 this camera is not compatible with Windows 98 computers that have CD-burners installed (Adaptec drivers). Scott at Nikon's technical support department said they would not have even shipped this camera if they knew about this problem. The camera itself works, but Nikon clearly is better at manufacturing lenses than testing software. I could not even hook it up to my computer, thus defeating the point of a digital camera. Shame on Nikon for selling a product not compatible with the most popular operating system and CD burner software in the world.
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Summary: Nikon Coolpix 775
Review: The camera is great, it's compact and has a lot of bang for the buck. I only have one disappointment and that's why I gave it 4 stars, and that is with the Nikon View 4 software that comes with the camera to allow you to transfer your files. I loaded the files exactly how they instruct. And well, nothing worked. I called Tech support and got from them that it is a conflict between my Adaptec CDR-W drivers and the camera drivers and that they are working on the problem. In the mean time the 8MB card provided with the camera is full and I have no way to transfer the photos without purchasing a CF reader. I've been trying to get Nikon Customer Service to help out in this matter and have had no luck. I love the camera, and have gone out and purchased the reader, but Nikon's customer service needs help! It's a good thing Nikon makes a very good product most of the time, I've been buying Nikon for 30 years with no need for customer service. Hopefully they will still come through.
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