Nikon Digital Camera Reviews

Nikon Digital Camera Reviews

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Nikon Coolpix S630 12MP Digital Camera with 7x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Midnight Blue)

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The Coolpix S630 is a high quality compact digital camera featuring 12-megapixel resolution and a 7x optical zoom lens. The Coolpix S630's unique design combines straight and curved surfaces with a unique "Sure Grip" that allows the camera to be held comfortably. Quick response and 4-way VR image stabilization system and sport continuous mode allows images to be captured at up to 11 frames per second.
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Technical Details

- 12.0-megapixel resolution for photo-quality prints up to 16 x 20 inches
- 7x optical Zoom-Nikkor (37-260mm) glass lens; 4-way VR image stabilization
- 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD screen; Scene Auto Selector
- Nikon's Smart Portrait System; Red-eye Fix, Face Priority AE and more
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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Customer Buzz
 "Love the Nikon Coolpix S630" 2010-02-06
By K. Wumkes (Colorado)
This is a replacement camera for an earlier model Coolpix I had for several years and then broke. I was very happy with the earlier model, but this one has more bells and whistles and has a much better zoom. It also has a metal case, unlike the last version's plastic shell. I use it primarily for still shots, but it does have a video function, and is great to take when travelling and you don't want to haul a camcorder around too. It uses an SD memory card, available with up to 2 gigs of memory- plenty for storing hundreds of photos or several short videos. The rechargable battery is the square EN-EL12 type. Nikon claims you can get 200 shots before needing a recharge but I've found it to be a little less than that. Get a spare. Nikon has somewhat simplified the menu access on the Coolpix from earlier models. It's easy to move through the menu tabs and select the item you want. Downloading photos is easy. It comes with software, but I don't use it- just dump it right to my hard drive with the included mini usb cord. I'm very happy with overall camera and image quality. The only drawback is the recharge time it takes between shots.

Customer Buzz
 "Great Camera" 2010-02-05
By Thomas E. Hines
Great camera for a gift. Easy to use and picture quality is good. Put in your pocket and go.

Customer Buzz
 "cool pix" 2010-02-02
By Thomas A. Sample
The camera gave us the capabilities that we wanted. Quick pictures , great quality, and east to use. Thanks Tom Sample

Customer Buzz
 "Great Action Shots!" 2010-01-30
By K. Luciano (Maryland)
We have 2 Labrador Retrievers that compete in the sport of Dock Diving. With the multi-frame feature of this Nikon S630, we are able to capture incredible & progressive mid air jumps with no blur. Although the quality of pixels drops when using this mode, it still provides a very good quality photograph. For the price, you simply can't beat it. This camera is easy to use, light weight and has some really great features. I love it!

Customer Buzz
 "Nikon Camera" 2010-01-21
By Ms. Margaret Wickham (Elbridge, NY)
I bought this for myself for Christmas. So far, it has been very easy to operate, and the photo quality is very good. I have already recommended this camera to several people.


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Nikon Coolpix S630 12MP Digital Camera with 7x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Royal Purple)

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The Coolpix S630 is a high quality compact digital camera featuring 12 megapixel resolution and a 7x optical zoom lens. The Coolpix S630's unique design combines straight and curved surfaces with a unique Sure Grip that allows the camera to be held comfortably. Quick response and 4 way VR image stabilization system and sport continuous mode allows images to be captured at up to 11 frames per second.

EXPEED
Nikon's smarter approach to digital imaging technology. From image capture to processing, Nikon's comprehensive EXPEED digital imaging concept encompasses the entire picture-taking operation. EXPEED is much more than a processing engine; it is a revolution in digital photography.

4 way VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effects of camera shake for sharper results

  • Nikon's Optical VR image stabilization compensates for the effects of camera shake by moving the image sensor.
  • Motion Detection automatically detects a moving subject and adjusts shutter speed and the ISO setting to compensate for camera shake and subject movement.
  • High ISO 6400 capability helps give you sharper results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects.
  • Nikon's original Best Shot Selector automatically takes up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and saves the sharpest image.

Exceptional Image Quality
The Coolpix S630's exceptional image quality and consistently sharp results from it's 12 megapixel sensor and precision 7x Zoom-NIKKOR are just the beginning. The creative freedom of the Coolpix S630's zoom range of 37-260mm lets you capture the full delight of all those special moments, from entire scenes to tight close-ups.

Compact, fast and stylish for just the right fit
The Coolpix S630 packs stylish elegance, swift response and advanced functions into an ultra-compact design. Optimized performance, large controls and the reassuring fit of its Sure Grip help ensure that you will capture all those p
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Technical Details

- 12.0-megapixel resolution for photo-quality prints up to 16 x 20 inches
- 7x optical Zoom-Nikkor (37-260mm) glass lens; 4-way VR image stabilization
- 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD screen; Scene Auto Selector
- Nikon's Smart Portrait System; Red-eye Fix, Face Priority AE and more
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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Customer Buzz
 "Camera" 2010-01-02
By D. Scheckler (PA)
This camera takes beautiful pictures. I previously had a Kodak and was very disappointed. This is a winner.

Customer Buzz
 "Great Camera!!" 2010-01-02
By R. N. Steppe (Queen Creek, AZ)
I would highly recommend this camera! I love to take photos of my dogs while they are playing and have had no trouble catching those special, action packed memories with my new Nikon! It's very easy to use, has various settings for different scenes, and takes very crisp pictures! The best part is that you can zoom and crop the pictures from the camera itself and save the cropped picture to the camera to easily print!

Customer Buzz
 "You can do better for the money." 2009-12-23
By Paul Bender (Washington, DC)
For me, the real selling points of this camera were: its size, its outstanding zoom range, and the fact that it is a Nikon. The camera is an ideal size, and conforms well to the hands when shooting. The user interface is not entirely intuitive, but if you spend a little time with the camera, it is not very difficult to figure out. The zoom range is fantastic. But the motor used to control the zoom won't let you continuously zoom in and out; it is set to allow you to only zoom to a certain number of discrete positions. I found this to be really annoying--frequently, I wanted to zoom in or out just a tiny bit, but the darn thing would jump to its next zoom zone, which would be way off-the-mark.



If you are looking for a point-and-shoot camera that works very well in fully auto mode, then this is NOT the camera for you. Virtually all of the fully-automatic shots I took with this camera, particularly indoors, came out poorly exposed--typically out-of-focus, blurred, with inaccurate color rendering, or with noticeable digital noise. I found that if I took the time to go to the menu and select the proper shooting mode (for example, "Indoor Portrait," "Still Life," etc) to conform to the shooting environment at the time, the results were much better, though still frequently flawed. If you are buying a point-and-shoot camera in order to actually point-and-shoot, I would argue that users generally don't expect to have to reset modes for every situation in order to get a decent shot. (I own a 6 year old Kodak 3.1MP camera that, hands down, takes way better point-and-shoot auto-exposed photos than the Nikon S630. Unfortunately, the Kodak is fairly bulky and its viewing LCD, by today's standards especially, is very tiny--which is why am I looking to supplement it with a newer camera.)



It turns out that a cousin of mine bought the same camera at about the same time, and she experienced similar results, and returned the camera. I am going to do the same thing. For me, it was unfortunately not the right choice.

Customer Buzz
 "Pleasantly surprised" 2009-11-19
By Emily Warren (Gainesville, FL USA)
Not only is this camera beautiful and easy to carry around, but the picture quality is outstanding. I wanted to shell out the extra bucks to get a 7x optical zoom instead of the 3x and I am so happy that I did. This is a great camera and such a cute color! :)

Customer Buzz
 "not reliable" 2009-11-11
By Jules (Arizona)
I purchased this camera a year ago. I really liked it until the lens stopped working. I called Nikon and my extended warranty expired less than a month ago. They were not able to help. They said they could repair it for $100 plus shipping to and from. Since I purchased it on sale for $150 I didn't think that the $100 repair was worth it. So now I have a camera I can't use at all. I am planning on giving it to my toddler as a toy because that's all it's good for now! I would expect a product from Nikon to last more than a year. Very disappointed and I don't think I will choose Nikon again.


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Nikon Coolpix S570 12MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Black)

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Chic and convenient 12 megapixel camera offers outstanding value for money. Amazingly easy-to-use, Scene Auto Selector automatically optimizes all camera settings according to the subject you are shooting and the Nikkor 5x zoom lens with wide-angle capability can capture group portraits or expansive landscapes with ease. Nikon's Smart Portrait System ensures perfect portraits and includes a skin softening function that makes your subject's skin tone appear instantly smoother. The Coolpix S570 - looks stylish and performs brilliantly.
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Technical Details

- 12-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
- 5x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens; 4-way VR image stabilization system
- Bright 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD; Scene Auto Selector and Smart Portrait System
- Slim, stylish, metal design; less than 1-inch thick
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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Customer Buzz
 "Perfect" 2010-02-01
By TEXAS12 (Eastern Shore)
I did quite a bit of research before buying this camera, and I am quite pleased. I am a pro photographer who uses the Nikon SLR system, and was looking for a point and shoot. Although I am a loyal Nikon shooter, I realize that Nikon has not been the leader in the point and shoot market. However, this model has a great feel to it, sturdy and solid. It is small enough to take anywhere, and makes amazing photos,I love it. I think that a lot of the negative hype about this camera is from people who do not read the user's manual, and who do not have any skills in the area of photography. In my experience with this camera, it performs exactly as I expect it to- because I read the manual! Trust me, it's an awesome little camera.

Customer Buzz
 "Good Camera but I expected more" 2010-01-30
By Suraj K. Kurian (Madison, WI)
I was expecting the S570 to be the best purchase ever. I used to have an s210 that took some great pictures. The one think I loved about it was it RARELY ever took a bad picture. The s570 I thought would add on the already existing greatness of the s210. While it does take good pictures, every now and then I get shaky/blurry pictures.



The biggest complain would be that for a point and shoot it does not automatically pick the best mode to take a picture in. Even when I do pick modes, it doesn't work the best. Maybe I need to get better at picking the right modes for a picture but lets just say with the amount I've tried, its not obvious exactly what mode you need t be shooting in. The image stabilization isn't very great in it. The Camera itself was a little bigger than I thought it would be, but it looks great though.



The wide angle picture is great, you can capture way more with this up close than compared to other cameras (my reference was a Cannon sd1200. Although, I had to take the picture twice to get a good shot. The battery life is very good. I had it last about 2 days with frequent use. the 5 x zoom and the extra MP are definitely a bonus for the price. Maybe my expectations were just too high. I wasn't very thrilled with it.

Customer Buzz
 "Favorite birthday gift" 2010-01-30
By Mark A. Miller
I got the CoolPix S570 for my wife as a first digital camera for her 50th birthday after looking at a number of others. I selected it based on the control layout, size, optical zoom capability and price. She uses it constantly and is gradually learning to use the wide range of features. Her photos are impressive!

Customer Buzz
 "Coolpix s570" 2010-01-27
By Kerry M. Robinson
Really like camera it is easy to use and takes great pictures. I would highly recommend this camera

Customer Buzz
 "Outstanding" 2010-01-26
By J. Smet (MD)
I got this item just before a trip and can say that it is fantastic. It is very easy to use and point and click is not an overstatement. I have had a few cameras and this did a great job in low light. You may not get some of the bells and whistles but there is enough to keep you busy. I would say more but the short answer is it is great and gets the job done, glad I bought it and would do it again.


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Nikon Coolpix S630 12MP Digital Camera with 7x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Jet Black)

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The Coolpix S630 is a high quality compact digital camera featuring 12 megapixel resolution and a 7x optical zoom lens. The Coolpix S630's unique design combines straight and curved surfaces with a unique Sure Grip that allows the camera to be held comfortably. Quick response and 4 way VR image stabilization system and sport continuous mode allows images to be captured at up to 11 frames per second.

EXPEED
Nikon's smarter approach to digital imaging technology. From image capture to processing, Nikon's comprehensive EXPEED digital imaging concept encompasses the entire picture-taking operation. EXPEED is much more than a processing engine; it is a revolution in digital photography.

4 way VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effects of camera shake for sharper results

  • Nikon's Optical VR image stabilization compensates for the effects of camera shake by moving the image sensor.
  • Motion Detection automatically detects a moving subject and adjusts shutter speed and the ISO setting to compensate for camera shake and subject movement.
  • High ISO 6400 capability helps give you sharper results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects.
  • Nikon's original Best Shot Selector automatically takes up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and saves the sharpest image.
Exceptional Image Quality
The Coolpix S630's exceptional image quality and consistently sharp results from it's 12 megapixel sensor and precision 7x Zoom-NIKKOR are just the beginning. The creative freedom of the Coolpix S630's zoom range of 37-260mm lets you capture the full delight of all those special moments, from entire scenes to tight close-ups.

Compact, fast and stylish for just the right fit
The Coolpix S630 packs stylish elegance, swift response and advanced functions into an ultra-compact design. Optimized performance, large controls and the reassuring fit of its Sure Grip help ensure that y
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Technical Details

- 12.0-megapixel resolution for photo-quality prints up to 16 x 20 inches
- 7x optical Zoom-Nikkor (37-260mm) glass lens; 4-way VR image stabilization
- 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD screen; Scene Auto Selector
- Nikon's Smart Portrait System; Red-eye Fix, Face Priority AE and more
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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Customer Buzz
 "It Took Blurry Pictures" 2010-01-18
By S. Swisher (Chicago, IL)
I gave this camera to my 27 year old daughter for Christmas as she wanted a zoom which was 7x optical. She started using it and the pictures were coming out blurry. She went online to a camera bulletin board and found out that other owners had the same problem with it. I returned it.

Customer Buzz
 "Another One Bites The Dust" 2010-01-14
By Lillian35 (United States)
I recently had a very bad experience with a Canon Powershot SD78IS. I sent it back and after doing some research decided to give this Nikon as a well as a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 a try. The Nikon went down right away, which really surprised me as they are known for good quality cameras and great pictures.



Pros:



Small Size

Portability

Easy to use

Battery charges quickly

Long battery life



Cons:



Grainy/Blurry pictures

Bad video quality

Sounds low and muffled on video

Macro doesn't work properly



Both the Sony and the Panasonic that I'm currently trying outperform the Nikon with no question. I'm sending this one back.

Customer Buzz
 "Blurry Pictures" 2010-01-02
By Scott (Columbus, OH USA)
Had this camera for about 3 weeks, took in on vacation to NY City. About 1/4 of the pictures came out very blurry. We were a bit disappointed. We were careful to allow it to properly focus but still some pictures were just not good.



The camera looks and feels great though!



So we returned it for a slightly more expensive, more bulky Canon SX200IS. The Canon has yet to take a bad picture so it wasn't user error with the Nikon.

Customer Buzz
 "best digital camera i've owned so far!" 2009-11-04
By N. Huston (at large)
i don't buy many cameras. here's my 20-year photo history: this nikon replaces a panasonic lumix FS5, which met an untimely end two weeks ago. that camera replaced an older digital sony point-and-shoot, and that in turn replaced a very basic-model canon 35mm SLR (which i very likely never used to its full potential).



i've now owned the nikon for 3 whole days, and it has provided the most fun i've had with a camera since i had my old 35mm, but without the hassle of film development (and the accompanying crapshoot of "how will the pics turn out?"). i've drained three batteries so far and taken i can't remember how many hundreds of sample pics without any real problems to report.



i'm not a HUGE camera nerd or photography snob, but i like to think i can take a decent picture now and then. i'm probably close to the definition of "casual photographer." here, then, are my impressions of the nikon S630, beginning right out of the box:



the design is great. i'm an above-average-sized guy, with pretty big hands, yet the controls are easily placed and i have yet to mash the wrong button (or combo of them) with any of my giant thumbs. my girlfriend uses a small kodak digital, and the shutter and power buttons are so close on that camera that i turn the thing off as often as i snap a successful pic. not so with my new nikon, i'm happy to report, yet the case is small enough and the controls placed so that a person with normal-sized hands should find it just as easy and comfortable as i do.



battery and memory card are both a standard design, no brand-specific special purchases required. hooray for that!



the controls are well placed (the dial, or at least the ribs on it could be a tiny bit larger for my own ease of use, but that's not a real problem), and their use as well as the menu options they lead to are reassuringly and happily clear and easy to follow (definitely unlike my experience with my last panasonic). i find that i actually LIKE tinkering with the settings while using this camera! i'm also one of those annoying people who don't like to read the manuals that come with their gadgets, and have been able to figure out pretty much everything i've wanted to without having to crack a page. that says something positive about the camera, right?



shutter speed is GREAT. the autofocus is very fast, with only minimal hesitation or fluctuation - even when the zoom is fully extended (the sony and panasonic both took AGES to focus themselves). the zoom itself is great: at 7x, closeups are REALLY close, and the clarity of menu options has so far meant that the closeups i've taken are nice and clear, not grainy or blurred half the time like with previous cameras. the burst feature is much better engineered than on my panasonic (the slight loss of image quality when using this feature is acceptable - ya gotta make the occasional sacrifice for speed). i haven't done much with the movie or voice options, just a little sampling with each, but they seem fine as well.



image quality has been great so far. my panasonic may have had a slight edge here (which may just be the result of having used it longer and been more familiar with it), but the pixellation and off-color problems i've read about in other reviews have not occurred thus far. low-light shots have turned out just fine, too (another problem i've read about others having).



i can't say much for the durability or longevity of this unit, or for nikon's customer service, as i've only had it a very short time. fingers crossed that i don't have to amend this review on either of those scores.



this camera seems to have received more mixed reviews than any other i checked out before buying. i'm not sure where the problems these other folks are having are coming from. it's a pocket camera, really, and meant for the casual photographer as opposed to the professional - do they expect it to make their morning coffee too? for my purposes (family, pets, vacation & nature shots, car shows, the occasional sports event, still lifes of stuff to sell on the 'net), and for those of people with similar needs, it ought to work just fine.



i may not know enough about them to be a full-fledged camera snob, but i am fairly picky about my gadgets and toys. so far, the nikon S630 has been a joy to work with. unless it explodes or catches fire while i'm using it the day after the warranty expires, i'm sold!



Customer Buzz
 "Would really like to have a dock." 2009-10-18
By MsKentuckyGoldwing (Mt. Sterling, Kentucky USA)
---At this point, I'm still trying to get use to my new camera. But, it's not as easy as I thought

it would be. Without the dock to use when not in use, makes it harder to use continuously. If it wasn't for the extra battery I bought to go along with it, the evening pictures I took wouldn't have been here from our last camping trip. It's disapointing to have to change batteries every 8 hours when a dock would have kept the camera ready for use for longer time.



---It's also disappointing for me to not be able to take more pictures before having to change the battery. But, for the price I paid, that will have to be something I'll have to get use to. Let me explain!! When you are riding on a back of a motorcycle, you must have a camera that will react to the movement and the shots that you are taking. Sometimes you will go longer than 8 hours and other times it

could be a 300 mile trip and take more than 220 pictures at a time. But if the battery goes dead before that it's a bit hard to change the battery as you move down the highway. My other camera I had for 3 years got broke. Spent money to get it fixed, it came back and was terrible.Don't have any idea what I was doing wrong. So this was my next choice and it's really going to take patiences to get it to do what I want it to do and when. When you switch like this from one to another, you will lose something and what I lost was something I came to expect. Which is what I wanted this camera to do.



---As for the camera itself, I love it. Traveling as we do, it fits in my hand quite nicely and can take some great shots moving or sitting still. I can't say that I'm disapoointed in that part of it at all. I don't take pictures of just one thing and it falls right in there with what I'm doing at the time. I'm not a pro, but some of my pictures could be used as such, that I have gotten from this camera. It's light weight and has the settings that are needed to accomplish what ever you are wanting to do.



---As for the other - it will take time to get use to and I will conquer that as I go along. Then, I'll be a happy biker and photgrapher again!!


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Nikon D300s 12MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

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12.3-megapixel effective recording * APS-C-size CMOS image sensor (23.6 x 15.8 mm) * high-def movie mode with sound * high-res 3" LCD (920,000 dots) with Live View for composing shots on-screen in real-time * pentaprism optical SLR viewfinder (with diopter adjustment) * Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System to keep image sensor clean for spotless photos * Nikon EXPEED image processor for fast, accurate shooting and longer battery life * 51-point autofocus system for rapid, precise autofocusing * 1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II for accurate automatic exposure control, plus center-weighted and spot metering modes * Active D-Lighting mode for better shadow and highlight detail in high-contrast shooting conditions * built-in flash and flash exposure compensation * in-camera image editing functions, including: edit movie, D-Lighting, image overlay, monochrome, NEF (RAW) processing and more * AVI movie files (Motion JPEG) up to 1280 x 720 resolution at 24 frames per second with mono sound *
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Technical Details

- 12-megapixel CMOS image sensor for high resolution, low-noise images
- Body only; lenses sold separately
- Nikon EXPEED image processing; D-Movie HD Video for cinematic 24 fps, 720p HD movie clips
- 3-inch Super-density 920,000-dot VGA LCD; one-button Live View
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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Customer Buzz
 "Great Outdoors Camera" 2010-01-14
By LCC402 (South Texas, USA)
I have been interested in photography since the old film slr days. After graduating from the p&s cameras, I moved to the D60 upon its introduction. I feel like I mastered that camera and decided to move up. After much research, I decided on the D300s.



The camera was delivered yesterday. I ended up staying awake all night playing with the camera. It is heavy and well built, and when you look at it, you know it is a real camera! When you pick one up, you know it isn't some point & shoot. This camera is a serious piece of equipment. My 18-200 f/3.5 VRII seems to love this camera. AF is super fast, and just "feels right" on the D300s.



Now, there is going to be a big learning curve between me and this camera. As my wife said, "There are a lot of buttons, knobs and stuff" on the camera. Just read the manual. For my money, this is an excellent camera and am very glad I purchased it.

Customer Buzz
 "Clear Description of this package?" 2010-01-13
By R. Gonzales
Hi there,



Does anybody know if this deal (Nikon D300s 12MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)) has the normal accessories besides the lens? Battery,charger, etc...???



I can't seem to find it written anywhere.



Thanks and Hoping to get this new baby soon!!!



regards,

rg

Customer Buzz
 "Defective?" 2010-01-11
By E. Bogusch (Texas)
I just received my brand new Nikon D300S from Amazon. I bought a new CF card (SanDisk Extreme III SCDFX3 8GB) at a local retailer ($69.99 + tax). I inserted the card and attempted to format it. It won't format. Instead, I got a "CHA" error on the control panel and the following error message displayed on the monitor: "This memory card cannot be used - Card may be damaged - Insert another card". So, being the fool that I am, I went out and bought another CF card (another $54.99 + tax), this time a SanDisk Ultra SDCFH card...with the exact same results. I also inserted an old SD card that I had, which at least allows me to take some pictures. I have found no useful help on this in the little research I've done so far. The manual that came with the camera (specifically, on page 382) doesn't provide much help. I'm supposed to "Use a Nikon-approved card." Check. I'm supposed to "Delete files or insert new memory card." There were no files to delete because I used new memory cards. Then I'm supposed to "Check that contacts are clean." Huh? How do you do that? But why would the contacts on a brand new camera not be clean anyway? I'm rating the camera "Don't like it" until/unless I find out that I'm doing something wrong. I'll be happy to amend my rating if someone can tell me how to rectify the situation, hopefully without having to return it for a replacement.

Customer Buzz
 "A truly phenominal piece of equipment" 2010-01-11
By ChrisInCali (Westlake, CA USA)
This camera is amazing. Auto-focus, blazing fast and always accurate. I don't know how it does it, but it nails the focus every time no matter what I'm shooting. With other camera I would always you center-point AF and focus and recompose. With the D300s I leave it on auto-area and get perfect focus every time. High iso, one of the best in it's class, better than any Canon cropped sensor camera, and equal to Nikon's own D90/D5000. This thing is built like a tank, it's tough and will last you for years to come unless you throw it in the middle of a highway. It's shoots more frames per second then I will ever need, but if you're serious about sports photography this camera is for you. The image quality is best in it's class. Compared to the Canon 7D the Nikon D300s gives sharper pictures with less noise and great detail over iso 400. The 7D photos to my eye looked too "digital" and processed. Where the D300s always gives a natural film like quality to it's images. The color, contrast, sharpness, and exposure all seem much better to me on the D300s than the 7D.



Then only downside to this camera is the video. Like all DSLRs that can shoot video, it can't auto-focus while shooting making it useless for all but the most hardcore video experts and film makers. It also suffers from "rolling shutter" while shooting video, but I don't really care because I don't buy picture camera to shoot video, I buy them to take pictures. No other camera beats the D300s in this price range at this time in my honest opinion.

Customer Buzz
 "Nikon D300s" 2010-01-07
By Madras Masala (State College, PA, USA)
I am an advanced beginner. Have a Nikon D50 and the D300s is an addition and an upgrade - tried some shooting indoors with it - terrific results. Great camera! Still learning to use it fully though...If my experience with the D50 is any indication, then the D300s will also be fulfilling and satisfying!


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