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Summary: Love the camera
Review: I have a 950, a 990 and a 995. They are all great cameras. The 995 has a 4:1 zoom, and a few other improvements, but this one is a bit smaller - I like it as well. You have more control with these Nikons than any other. And the swivel design makes it possible to take shots in situations you couldn't with any other camera, even IMHO the newer LCD designs like the CP5000 or Canons. This is a great camera, it takes great pictures, and the accessory lenses make it an excellent system.
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Summary: Great!!, But ...
Review: It's a Great Camera
But it have two problems
1-Don't work well with low light
2-The driver fails with Windows 2000
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Summary: Only missing one feature
Review: This thing is well above being a toy, and I love it after a year. The only problem is the red eye, because this thing's flash doesn't do much to prevent it. It looks like they corrected it with the 995 though, as it has a pop-up flash much like those on most SLR's.
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Summary: Great camera... poor customer service
Review: I love the camera.. Great photo quality. Hard to use for maco photography only because of flash placement, but with external lighting you can take some amazing photos. Works great with microscope for real tiny critters. USB cable fell apart in first month and customer support was very bad. They were not very helpful in getting it fixed (still under warranty) Will not buy any other Nikon products due to poor customer service.
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Summary: powerhouse
Review: I purchased the coolpix 990 because I was starting to get into photography. I was a beginner in every sense of the word. The 990 is packed full of features that can be overwelhming. It took me awhile to learn everything, but it was worth it. The only suggestion that I would make is to purchase an external flash. The one that is on the camera tends to promote red-eye. Other than that this is a winner.
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Summary: Coolpix 990 goes bad after awhile....
Review: Just a warning for those of you who plan on buying the 990 or who have already purchased it. The 990 and the 950 have a "known problem" that usually occurs after about a year to a year and half. The power switch goes bad. It won't shut off. It will turn on it's own. It won't switch modes. I bought mine used from someone who used it for a year and a half. I can no longer use the "play" mode and it's stuck on "automatic" mode. I've had to set it to automatically shut off after 30 seconds or it won't shut off at all. If you don't have the extended warranty, expect to be paying... for the repair... Boo to Nikon though for not fixing a problem that they are quite aware of. I will be switching to Canon from now on.
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Summary: Follow up: one year on
Review: I reviewed this camera a year ago, a few weeks after I got it. I still give it 4 stars, though my reasons are a little different. What's good about it: The photos. The quality is amazing. Combined with my Epson photo printer, I get stunning results. Far better than going to a photo lab. The cost. Yes, the camera and accessories are initially expensive to buy, but (as I predicted) I have saved a small fortune in film and developing costs. Ease of use. This camera is as easy to use as you want it to be. There are lots of options, but I find I take most photos using the automatic settings. Also, it's small enough to just throw in a bag without the need for extra lenses, etc. I bought a telephoto lens, but find I rarely use it. The main problem is batteries. The camera devours batteries like you wouldn't believe. Be prepared to either spend a small fortune on them (and get weighed down carrying around lots of them), or to buy several sets of rechargeables. Other things to think about: Last time I complained that adding lenses disabled the flash. While this is still true, I have found it not to be as big a problem as I expected. There are many occasions when I might have used a flash with a 35mm camera but don't need it with this one. It is still a problem in many indoor situations, however. Getting the photos into a computer can also be a problem. I have no problems with my laptop, the enclosed usb cable/software works very well. On a recent trip I had to use my husband's laptop instead and couldn't get the software to run properly, despite it supposedly being compatible with Windows 2000. I bought a cheap card reader and this solved the problem. All in all, I am extremely happy with the camera and still recommend it. I haven't used my 35mm camera in over a year, which goes to show just how much I prefer the Coolpix 990.
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Summary: If you try it, you'll buy it!!!
Review: Kudos to Nikon regarding this camera, I've owned it for about a year now and it's one of the best investments I've made! It's flexible, automatic or manual operation and the quality is approching top end 35mm boxes (I've used a Canon SLX for about 30 years) for the majority of one's use. The 3.+MP is the key when shooting images for 8x10 displays. It is necessary to upgrade the memory amount to a minimum of 64MB(~ [$]) and use the 1,500mahr batteries w/ a charger, a set of 4 batteries will cost about [$](with charger, about [$]). I shoot in 35mm mode at high resolution and get about 5-6 hours of battery life & ~ 60 images per 64MB of RAM & use the USB download to my laptop. If most of your work is indoors, get the optional AC adapter ~ [$] I have 2 other digcams, the image quality of those are ok for small displayed images up to about 4 x 5's, but the 990 is top shelf for the price! In summary, I don't leave home without it!
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Summary: A Great Camera
Review: If you decide to purchase this camera, understand that you are not selecting a point-and-shoot digital camera. This compact camera is a full featured package designed with the 35 mm photographer in mind. It comes with a complete set of controls -- everything from fully automated exposure to manual control, autofocus and accessory lens. As a result it reacts to your needs and requirements in much the same way as a Nikon 35mm SLR would. Therein lies the rub; to fully exploit the 990's features and capabilities, you have to work with it. The more you use it, the more you will like it.
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Summary: Medical use of the nikon coolpix 990
Review: I am a plastic surgery resident in the United Kingdom. I use the Nikon coolpix 990 nearly every day of my working week. There are several features that make this product particularly good. The macro facility allows me to take pictures of small features (e.g. fingertips and even down the operating microscope) in enormous detail. The large buffer means that there is no delay between pressing the shutter release and acquiring a picture. The colour reproduction is excellent and (importantly) very realistic. Battery consumption is also good when using Ni-metal hydride batteries. I need a change of batteries every 10-14 days despite daily use (20-40 Mb of photographs at basic resolution) with the flash on for nearly all pictures. The only drawback is the built-in flash which works under most circumstances but may occasionally pose a problem when taking pictures at short range because of the asymmetric position. Overall, the camera is so good that it has rapidly become the 'standard' issue for nearly all plastic surgery residents in London.
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