Nikon Coolpix P5000 10MP Digital Camera with 3.5x Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom

Average customer rating:

If you can find one, don't hesitate,get it....

A fantastic camera for the price

Great Little Camera

Too many features for what I wanted

So far so good.

Nikon Coolpix P5000 10MP Digital Camera with 3.5x Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom

Manufacturer: Nikon
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Product Features:

10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 20 x 30-inch prints

3.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens; 2.5-inch LCD screen with optical viewfinder

Optical vibration reduction/image stabilization minimizes effects of camera shake

Progrram, Aperture, Shutter, and Manual Exposure modes

Hot shoe for i-TTL compatible Nikon speedlights

ASIN: B000N44XPG
Release Date: 2007-03-21

Product Description

The CoolPix P5000 features advanced functions that are skillfully packed into a solid body, magnesium alloy front panel for durability in a lightweight package. The CoolPix P5000 includes an optical viewfinder to helps achieve accurate composition in direct sunlight and other brightly lit conditions helping you capture sharp images while minimizing the effects of camera shake. The CoolPix P5000 features 16 specially programmed modes to automatically handle focus, exposure, white balance and other adjustments that help you take great pictures easily. High light sensitivity up to ISO 3200 allows you to tackle scenes and situations far beyond the capabilities of conventional compacts, offering new power to capture fast-moving objects with outstanding clarity and gives you great exposure in significantly lower light. 3.5x Optical Zoom-Nikkor 7.5-26.3mm (35mm format picture angle - 36-126mm), f/2.7-5.3, 7 elements in 6 groups 4x Digital Zoom (35mm format picture angle - 504mm) ISO Sensitivity - 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200, Auto (auto gain ISO 64-800) Built-in flash - Wide Range 1 to 26 feet 3 inch (0.3 to 8.0m), Tele Range 1 to 13 feet 1 inch (0.3 to 4.0m) System Requirements - Macintosh Mac OS X version 10.3.9, 10.4.x, Windows Vista (32bit), Windows XP Home Edition/Professional and Windows 2000 Professional Dimensions - Width 3.9 x Height 2.5 x Depth 1.6 inch (98 x 64.5 x 41 mm) excluding projections Weight - 7.1 ounces (200 grams) without battery and SD memory card

Customer Reviews:

If you can find one, don't hesitate,get it...........2007-09-16

It may be about to be upgraded to a newer version,but the basic design is unimpeachable. I use another heavy duty camera, with interchangeable lenses. This little jewel can be a great supplement to grab and take along on small outings or parties or when you don't have time to fuss. It is small,but surprisingly easy to hold. The flash,the SB400 is a must have accessory,in my opinion. Nikon made it small,with a dedicated contact,and movable flash tube. Perfect for bounce and fill shots. All cameras being compromises, realize that the little sliver of a battery this Coolpix uses can not be expected to power its motors super fast. So if you are one who likes to focus,then compose, and if you trust Program mode ( I now do) you can hardly go wrong. So...get in line for the P 5100 or pick up the P 5000. It is the "Baskin Robbins flavor of the month" for this camera user.

A fantastic camera for the price.......2007-09-09

I just got this little camera the other day, having ordered it right here on Amazon via a 3rd party seller in excellent condition, new in the box with warranty etc.

First of all, let me say that I have done some research and knew what I wanted/needed in a camera. I'm beyond mere point and shoot type photography although there are times when going fully automatic can be a godsend. My needs were more advanced and also had to consider my budget too in this process.

My first digital camera was an old Kodak CX series 4mp camera that did allow for exposure adjustment, but that and ISO ("film" speed) only and had about a half dozen, if that scene modes, lens range is about the same for both however the Nikon is a 3.5x zoom whilst the Kodak only does 3x, both had digital zoom capabilities too.

When the old Kodak took a tumble to the floor in the fall of 2005, I was able to nurse it along for about a year and a half off and on until it seemingly died this past January. To be honest, the Kodak was pretty good for what it was, it's macro was OK and I did get plenty of use from it which is more than I have with any film camera I've owned previously.

First thing was I had been eying the Nikon cameras after some initial research on the previous 7600 and 7900 coolpix models and came close to buying one then, but my financial situation was dire and the funds had to be diverted to more important things so no camera then. And in that research was the fact that Nikon in it's coolpix line tend to not be as aggressive, generally, in their Jpg compression, nor as heavy handed with noise reduction compared to many companies for this type of camera.

So when the situation finally came for me to be able to actually look into a new camera, I had been looking at several models, including the L12 and the S500 but ultimately, found myself suddenly able to afford a P5000, which is comperable to the old 7900 in features etc.

Now I've also read the reviews here and elsewhere, and on major camera review sites such as DPReview, C/Net and others and the reviews of the P5000 were mixed with both good and negative comments, namely it's slow start up, slow shutter lag and focus, but it had very, very good image quality despite the 1-7/8" 10MP sensor and it had a really good layout, good menu that is along the lines of their DSLR's and a very good grip, which allows for steady 1 handed shooting when needed.

I was not able to get my hands on one to try out and then heard that it was being discontinued so had to act fast if I was going to get one and by that point, I found myself with funds to do so and ended up buying it without a tryout at a local camera store.

In the 3 days since it arrived, I've been snapping pictures like nobody's business, mostly in manual mode and am learning quite fast it's idiocrycasies and how one goes about adjusting aperture and shutter, sadly, one can't do true manual focus, but one can tell the camera how you want it to focus and one feature allows the user to move the focus metering brackets around to get the best readings for both exposure and focus, in this instance, when shooting a dark scene with a bright spot, I can then scoot the metering bracket to get both the dark and light so when I adjust both the aperture and shutter, I can then see whether I'm over exposing or underexposing in either setting before I pre-focus by holding down the shutter halfway for a second before taking the shot. One thing the reviews do say is that this camera really isn't the best choice for sports type shots or any other fast action type shots although I've seen one case where it proved to be no so useless in that situation due to slow shutter speed and frames per second capture speed.

Some pros/cons of this little darling.

PROS
Excellent grip
Easily navigated menu system, easily learned
Good button layout and a nice set of separate buttons on the left of the LCD for functions such as preview, view options and to bring up the histrogram, sadly not available in real time but a minor quibble, the menu access and the delete button, on the right is the 4 way control button and OK button for navigating the menus along with accessing flash options, macro etc.
Good low light sensitivity
Wide ISO range (64-3200) However with 3200ISO, the MP count drops to 5MP though
Option to turn off noise reduction
Optical vibration reduction

CONS
Slow focus
Definite shutter lag
Noisy at higher ISO's above 200 ISO (I've heard it's quite noisy but have not really tried it yet)
Power button could stand to be a bit larger and in a better location
No RAW capabilities for such a flagship camera for more advanced users while it's direct competition, the Canon G7 has it (I think and it's more expensive too).
LCD is washed out in very bright light although one can adjust the settings and that might help some, don't know though.

Overall, I found the con's to not be of issue to me based on how I use the camera and what I'm shooting. I hope to slowly get more and more familiar with it and slowly begin to stretch it's limits some in the future but from what I've experienced with it so far, it's a very excellent camera, it's easy to use, feels comfortable in a minimum of time spent with it and I'm really impressed with what I'm getting out of it already. One thing is for sure, I'm fast learning what to look for to determine if overexposing (or underexposing as well) as I go along and yesterday's photo shoot proved, 95% of my shots were more or less correctly exposed by the end of the day.

A couple of caveats, it's now discontinued and is being replaced by the P5100, but at 12MP instead (and we don't know if it's image quality will suffer as of yet either and it's the same sensor as what's in the new Canon G9, the G7's replacement and it's proving a dissapointment) and has some changes to the AF system which might address the slow shutter lag/focus issues. It's not in stores yet but was announced about a week ago though.

If you are a beginner type or simply prefer a simple camera, this is more camera than you need and some of the reviews here have born that out where people bought it based on price and ended up returning it for it overwhelmed them with too much stuff.

Overall though I really am liking this camera quite a bit.

Great Little Camera.......2007-08-23

I already have a D200 and a D80, but I also needed a small compact camera for those times and places when you don't want to or are not able to haul around one of the big boys. The Coolpix P5000 is perfect, very easy to stick in a pocket or hand bag and yet you still have 10 megapixels, a long battery life, a huge screen and it's easy to use. What's not to like. I waited a long time before I bought a small camera, the P5000 was worth the wait. My wife loves it too.

Too many features for what I wanted.......2007-08-13

I returned this camera not because anything was wrong with it, but because it had too many features for what I wanted. The shutter lag was a bit slow, and I wanted a point-and-shoot that I could carry everywhere and whip out of my bag at a moment's notice. I was also a Canon and Olympus user before and had never had a Nikon. I chose to buy the Canon PowerShot SD1000 instead and am very happy now.

So far so good........2007-08-07

I bought this camera right before going on vacation. I owned an old Nikon Coolpix 5000 and I was already familiar with most of the features. It worked well on the trip and the battery lasted quite a long time. I had three batteries with me (they are very inexpensive) and I normally lasted a couple of days just on one battery.

I won't go into great detail on the features but I will talk about one I used most often on my trip. It was the Panorama feature. It allows you to align your camera in such a way that taking panoramic pictures is relatively easy... even without a tripod or a bubble level.

The way it works is you set the camera to panoramic mode then take the first picture. The LCD screen will display the edge of the last image so that you can align it up for the next shot. This works very good if you are stitching together 3-4 images but beyond that you may end up needing a tripod and/or a bubble level. Creating a full 360 degree panorama is child's play after that.

Not only can the panorama feature work horizontal but can create vertical panoramas as well. You can tell the camera what direction you want to move next and it will show you the proper alignment. So if you wanted to create one "big" image from 9 images using a 3x3 alignment it is very easy to do.

The camera comes with Arcsoft Panorama maker version 3 which will stitch the images together for you. It works well and I decided to upgrade to the 4.0 version but I liked 3 better though because it seems to do a better job of making interactive panoramas in Apple Quicktime (another very cool feature). Photoshop can do the same thing but I found that Arcsoft ran faster and it did not eat up as much memory.

I posted three panoramic images I took on vacation. See the Product images associated with this product to see them. They are MUCH smaller than the real output.

The camera works with the new SDHC cards. I bought a Kingston 8GB card and will probably never need another card again. Saving images in the highest resolution is very fast. Somewhere between 1-2 seconds.

The biggest downside I personally found is the inability to save in a RAW format. RAW format is an unprocessed/uncompressed image that are very useful with using in Photoshop. It gives the most detail and information for Photoshop to work with. My older Coolpix 5000 did not originally have it but Nikon put out a software upgrade for the camera that gave it RAW format capability. I am hoping they will do the same for the p5000 but so far no dice.

Overall I really like this camera and am glad I purchased it. I was going to go for a DSLR but I decided that I did not want to learn something new while on vacation.

Nikon Coolpix P4 8.1MP Digital Camera with 3.5x Vibration Reduction Optical Zoom

Average customer rating:

Too fat
occasional photographer
Dead after 8 months of light use...
Great little camera
For me the P4 is adequate but not great

Nikon Coolpix P4 8.1MP Digital Camera with 3.5x Vibration Reduction Optical Zoom

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Product Features:

8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
3.5x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
Continuous shooting at up to 1.8 frames per second
BSS (Best Shot Selector) identifies and saves the sharpest image automatically from ten sequential shots
Powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD memory cards (23 MB internal memory included)

ASIN: B000EI8X5M

Product Description

For those looking for a feature-packed high-resolution digital camera comes the Coolpix P4! The 8.1 megapixels and 3.5x optical zoom allow you to get in close and catch every small detail while the vibration reduction feature keeps your shots crisp and blur-free. Use the bright 2.5" LCD to preview and fix red-eye right in the camera. Then transfer them to your computer or print them without your computer with PictBridge! With these features and more, the Coolpix P4 is sure to satisfy anyone looking for impressive digital photographs in a small package! Shooting modes - Auto, Programmed Auto, Aperture Priority Auto Mode, 9 Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait [Face AF], Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Night landscape, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks show, Close up), 7 Scene Modes (Party/Indoor, Panorama assist, Beach/Snow, Back light, Museum, Copy, Sports), BSS (Best Shot Selector), Date imprint, Self-timer (3, 10 sec.) Attach up to a 20 second voice memo to your photo 23MB internal memory; SD Memory Card Slot Transfer images via included USB cable or an optional card reader (sold separately) An SD Card is NOT included, therefore we suggest purchasing an Optional 512MB memory card. It will allow you to store a lot more Video and images, as well as take advantage of the camera's high resolution abilities. PictBridge compatible for printing images without a computer Approximate Unit Dimensions (w x h x d) - 3.6 x 2.4 x 1.2 inches / Unit Weight - 5.9 ounces (without battery and SD memory card)

Customer Reviews:

Too fat.......2007-08-29

I purchased the camera about a year ago. The photographs are just okay. Unfortunately, the body of the camera is fat and difficult to get in and out of your pocket or camera case. If you like carrying around a camera in your pocket for quick shots, this camera is not for you.

occasional photographer.......2007-05-12

this digital camera has excellent resolution,user friendly with tons of options.i have used other friends digital cameras for events and get togethers and their cameras photos did not come out as clear as my photos did with this camera.i believe that nikon and canon are two of the best optical digital cameras on the market.also the overwhelming options that this camera gives you would easily satisfy most photographers.i have to say i am very pleased with it.

Dead after 8 months of light use..........2007-05-08

I've been a loyal Canon user for years, but a friend recommended this camera, and based on the image quality he's getting, I purchased it. It was indeed a good camera, until the flash went out, and finally the camera is just dead. I've been trying to get Nikon to fix it, but no luck so far.

Further, the camera has no viewfinder, only the screen on the back, which is somewhat useless in bright daylight.

Great little camera.......2007-03-02

The Coolpix P4 received lukewarm reviews when it was released in the spring of 2006 with a list price of $399, but you can forget all that. In Canada this camera retails for something less than $300 now, and that makes it a tremendous value. This camera features a very solid aluminum body, a large 1/1.8" 8.1 MP sensor, excellent Nikkor optics and optical VR. It even has a very good macro mode. Most importantly, it takes great photos. The VR is very effective: I have taken clean handheld photos as slow as 1/4 second. Even though it's a point and shoot and the Auto mode is fairly reliable, the P4 is clearly aimed at the advanced user, because you really need to know what you're doing if you want to take full advantage of its capabilities. I found that I got my best indoor photos when I set the exposure mode to aperture priority, disabled the flash and used the "Pre" function for white balance. If nothing else the P4 is great as an inexpensive, go-anywhere 2nd camera for the DSLR owner.

For me the P4 is adequate but not great.......2007-01-26

1-25-07
After my Nikon 4300 was stolen a year ago, I bought the Nikon P4 in April 2006. Bottom line: I get more photos that are acceptable with the P4 than with the 4300 but none is great. The 4300 occasionally produced superb shots with perfect color and incredible subtle detail.

* My main interest is in photographing wildflowers. The macro mode does not focus as close as with the 4300, there is less detail and what detail there is is not as sharp, even with the "Max Sharp" option turned on. The color generally is not as natural and finely graded even with post processing. However, the P4 does not blow out highlights as crudely as the 4300 did. I can take pictures of yellow flowers in fairly bright light and still see some details of all the petals and the center.

* The P4 only shoots in jpeg mode, with no raw option. That means that the 8 megapixel pictures are smoothed by the internal algorithm into a photo only a quarter of the size of the original. Three quarters of the information is discarded so much of the 8 megapixel power is lost.

* In P mode I usually set the white balance at Cloudy, the sharpness at Max and the exposure at +3. This gives more pictures that are closer to accurate.

* For photographing wildflowers I set the timer at 3 seconds so I can brace my hands against my chest or a rock and avoid the shake that comes with pushing the shutter button. VR on or off doesn't seem to make much difference in this situation. However, when the wind is blowing so that the flowers wave continuously, using VR Normal makes the difference between getting an adequate picture or a blurry mess. The 4300 could not take even adequate shots in any kind of breeze.

* The P4 seems optimized for taking photos five to ten feet away from the subject in good but not super bright light. My photo of water lilies taken from the top of a bank about 10 feet away on a partly cloudy afternoon was extraordinary -- sharp, with perfect color and detail.

* The 2.5" screen is excellent in all but very bright sunlight. 3" would be even better.

* For lack of a better alternative, for now I will continue to use my P4 but plan to upgrade at some point to a DSLR, probably the Nikon D80, which gets the best reviews of all the sub-$1,000 models.

Nikon EN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery for Coolpix P3, P4. P5000, S10, 3700, 4200, 5200, 5900 & 7900 Digital Cameras

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A necessary item for your Coolpix camera
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Great extra battery for your Nikon Coolpix

Nikon EN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery for Coolpix P3, P4. P5000, S10, 3700, 4200, 5200, 5900 & 7900 Digital Cameras

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Product Features:

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Spare battery ensures uninterrupted power that prevents you from missing rare moments
Free from memory effect
Trusted Nikon quality
For use with Coolpix 4200, 5200, and others

ASIN: B00013M6NK

Product Description

Nikon Battery / Rechargeable Proprietary Battery Replacement for Nikon Coolpix 3700 Digital Camera

Customer Reviews:

A necessary item for your Coolpix camera.......2007-09-10

Trying to use the Coolpix (or probably any digital camera) for any length of time without a backup battery is asking for trouble. This one is just fine and works as advertised. It would be nice if Nikon would just include two batteries with the camera in the first place, but I guess that's life. At least this one wasn't too expensive.

Spplement to NIkon EH-L5.......2007-08-02

I bought it under the impression tha they were genuine Nikon product. They were not but they are performing as good as a genuine Nikon!

Impressive.......2007-07-11

I've used a lot of rechargeable batteries in various digital cameras. Even with its compact size, this one performs and holds a charge well, and I'm surprised at the number of shots I can get on a charge. It also lasts longer than I expected in storage during times when the camera isn't used frequently. The two-hour recharging time is very reasonable.

You can get cheaper substitutes, but I wouldn't risk the electonics in my P5000 with an off-brand battery. And at $10, its very reasonable.

WHERE ARE THE BATTERIES.......2007-06-27

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Great extra battery for your Nikon Coolpix.......2007-06-16

It can be irritating to have a battery run out while you are on a trip - so we got this extra OEM battery. It has worked well for us and seems to hold as much charge as the battery we got with the camera.

Nikon MH-61 Battery Charger for Coolpix 3700, 4200, 5200, and P Series Digital Cameras

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Great Required Recharger!

Nikon MH-61 Battery Charger for Coolpix 3700, 4200, 5200, and P Series Digital Cameras

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Product Features:

Battery charger for EN-EL5 Lithium-ion batteries
Easy-to-see charging lamp
Plugs into wall outlet
Charger only, batteries not included
For use with Nikon Coolpix 3700, 4200, and 5200 cameras

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For Coolpix 3700, 4200, 5200, P Series Digital Cameras / Battery charger for EN-EL5 Lithium-ion batteries

Customer Reviews:

Great Required Recharger!.......2005-07-11

Lithium-ion batteries last longer than AA batteries, but you will still need this accessory for recharging. I'd suggest buying at least one other battery to alternate. It will take 1.5-2 hours to recharge one battery fully. You can also buy an adapter for travel overseas. You don't want to be stuck in paradise without enough batteries and Lithium-ion batteries are not readily available everywhere. This recharger is less expensive than most.

Nikon Coolpix Camera Case for the Coolpix 5200, 5600, 7600, 7900, L1, L3, L4, L5, L6, L11, L12, P1, P2, P4, S1, S2, S3, S5, S6, S7c, S9, S50, S50c, S200 & S500 Digital Cameras

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Nikon Coolpix Camera Case for the Coolpix 5200, 5600, 7600, 7900, L1, L3, L4, L5, L6, L11, L12, P1, P2, P4, S1, S2, S3, S5, S6, S7c, S9, S50, S50c, S200 & S500 Digital Cameras

Manufacturer: Nikon
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Product Features:

Stylish and ultra-compact, padded case
Attractive case fits Nikon Coolpix Cameras neatly and securely.
Fully padded to protect your equipment.
Inside pocket for storage of Media Cards and batteries.
Belt loop for carrying convenience.

ASIN: B000UXU6KQ

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Protect your valuable investment with this Genuine Nikon carrying case. This carrying case is made only from the highest quality materials and is made under the most strict quality standards. This case neatly and securely protects your Point and Shoot Camera providing instant access for those once in a lifetime shots and offering what you want: Quality, Durability, and Style. Attractive case fits Nikon Coolpix Cameras neatly and securely. Fully padded to protect your equipment. Inside pocket for storage of Media Cards and batteries. Belt loop for carrying convenience.

DiCAPac WP-300 Waterproof / Underwater Case for Compact Digital Cameras

Average customer rating:

Excellent bang for your buck
It is waterproof
Does the job.
DiCAPac WP-300 waterproof Camera Case

DiCAPac WP-300 Waterproof / Underwater Case for Compact Digital Cameras

Manufacturer: Dicapac
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Product Features:

Guaranteed underwater performance up to 16 ft. (5m) deep;
UV coated polycarbonate lens cover allows users to take crystal clear pictures;
Transparent and flexible case for convenient camera control;
Reliable sealing system with waterproof zipper and "Roll & Velcro" closure;
Meets JIS (Japan Industrial Standard) protection class 8 for waterproofing; Weighs only 60 grams and lays nearly flat for super portability; Dimensions (WxH): 16.0 x 10.5cm (6.3 x 4.1 in.)

ASIN: B000I566J6

Product Description

The DiCAPac WP-300 is an all-weather vinyl case for compact digital cameras that lays nearly flat for storage and is totally waterproof up to 16 feet (5 meters) deep! Constructed from thick, high-grade vinyl with a UV-coated polycarbonate lens cover, the DiCAPac is designed to keep your camera clean and moisture-free in almost any environment. The patented "Roll & Velcro" zipper closure system provides two levels of protection to keep your case completely watertight, while the clear panels and flexible material allows you to maintain complete control over all your camera's functions. Best of all, the DiCAPac is extremely lightweight and can be tucked away in a pocket or small bag, making it by far the most convenient option for complete all-weather protection for your digital camera, not to mention the most affordable! >>> DiCAPac WP-300 Waterproof Case is Compatible with: Canon PowerShot S500, S410, S400, S330, S300, A430, A420, A410; Casio QV-R61, R51, R41, R40, R4, R3, EX-Z10, Z110, Z120; Fuji Finepix A345, A350, F10 Zoom, F11, F20, F30, F420, F650; HP Photosmart M307, M407, M527, R707, R717; Nikon Coolpix 2200, 3200, 3700, 4100, 4200, 4600, 5200, 5600, 5900, 7600, 7900, P3, P4, L2, L3, L4, L6, L11, L12; Olympus C-500Z, C-480, C-370, C-60Z, X-550, X-450, X-350, X-1, X-2, X-3; Pentax Optio 30, 60, 330, 430, S40, S45, S50, S55, S60, 330RS, 430RS, E10, E20, M10, M20, M30; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150, S650, S700, W200; Kodak Easyshare LS755, 753, 633, C663; Others: Polaroid PDC3370, Toshiba Alegretto 3310

Customer Reviews:

Excellent bang for your buck.......2007-09-04

I was looking for an underwater case for my digital camera for a cruise I was going on. The prices were unbelievably high; some were more expensive than the camera! I knew that I would only use an underwater case a few times so I didn't want to purchase anything that would break the bank. I ordered the DiCAPac for my camera and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the product upon first inspection. I went scuba diving and snorkeling while I was in the Caribbean and had the camera submerged for 1-2 hours at a time. I took it to depths of 20+ feet with absolutely no leaks whatsoever (even though the packaging warns that it is only tested to 15 ft). The DiCAPac makes the camera float so you don't have to worry about dropping it while submerged. The pictures came out beautifully - there was no distortion from the lens cover. I did notice some vignetting at the corners but this was quickly remedied by slightly zooming in the camera enough to get past the lens adapter of the DiCAPac case. The housing is flexible enough to access all of the buttons on the camera. For the same price as 1 or 2 disposable underwater cameras, this product is well worth it. I took over 400 pics under the water and about 90% of them turned out beautifully; actually, the ones that didn't turn out were caused by operator error, not the camera case. I highly recommend this product!

It is waterproof.......2007-03-07

We used this case heavily for 9 days during our last beach escape. One conclusion is clear: it is water/sand proof. We used the camera for snorkeling, in the swiming pool, on the beach and while the rain poured on us. Nothing got inside the pouch. The material seems to be strong enough that you are not scared that it will break at the first contact with a stick.

Now on the down side: for our camera (Sony P150) as for most cameras the button that one presses to take the pictures is on top and it is under the "crest" of the pouch. This positioning makes it very difficult to press the button. Moreover, the pouch is thick enough that it gets difficult to get a tactile feedback that you really pressed the button (we never knew for sure if we took a particular photo - so we pressed repeateadly ending up with multiple shots some not very well timed).

The other big drawback: grease gets on the front (where the lens is) and water sticks in front of the lens. Under water is fine but as soon as you get out the photos will show those water drops.

Does the job........2007-01-12

I have recently purchased and used the DiCAPac WP-300 on my Canon SD700.

The DiCAPac is basically a glorified heavy duty zip lock bag with a lens adaptor built in.

The ease of use with the DiCAPac has more to do with the camera than the case. Cameras having dials instead of buttons make it difficult to use with the slippery plastic case. If you have dials that must be continually used and not set and left then I do not recommend the DiCAPac. Push button type menus are preferred for this item.

The case is a sloppy fit as it is universal. Shifting of the camera in the bag can cause the camera to capture the lens adaptor in the picture. Also as it is universal and the lens adaptor is wider than the camera lens, the flash does not work as it is blocked by the DiCAPac lens adaptor.

Underwater picture quality I would give a 5/5 and above water quality I would give a 3/5. It can be difficult to get above water pictures sometimes if the bag is wet because of water beading on the lens adaptor. When shooting underwater, set camera to underwater mode, pulls out colours much better.

It held up well in snow conditions, try to keep dry and in pocket to avoid ice fogging on the bag.

In tropical heat and snorkeling, the bag didn't have much condensation problems as the lens adaptor on the bag can be removed to encourage air flow to dry out the humidity. It is difficult to see display screen through the bright sun or if you are under water.

Overall:

If you want to take picture underwater, it is a good value. It will do much better than underwater disposables, but probably not as well as plastic cases. However the cost difference between the DiCAPac and plastic case is hard to ignore.

On the beach. The annoyance factor of the sloppiness of the camera making alignment in the lens adaptor tube to not catch black edges on your picture may be too much. Personally, I'd probably just take good care of the camera at the beach than use the bag, unless there is a lot of water around. Note: the lens adaptor glass easily scratches with sand. Make sure a cleaning cloth does not contain sand dust.

In the snow. Works good. Snow is not as damaging in most cases as a water environment. However, snow tends to get everywhere, especially in pockets. A little difficult to use, impossible with gloves on, but worth it if pictures are important and you don't mind taking the gloves off.

Value = 5 stars
Ease of Use = 2 stars
Performance = 4 stars
Design = 3 stars

DiCAPac WP-300 waterproof Camera Case.......2006-11-14

I was not satisfied with the case and had to return it, which was done easily. My problem was that my camera didn't fit very well, and I couldn't reach the buttons on the camera once it was in the case. My camera was specifically listed as "fitting". It's essentially a heavy duty plastic bag. I never got a change to try it under water.

Nikon Coolpix Camera Case for 4200, 5200, 5900, 7900, P3 & P4 Digital Cameras

Average customer rating:

Nice Camera Cover
Perfect fit
No good pockets
I love this camera
Good design, poor protection

Nikon Coolpix Camera Case for 4200, 5200, 5900, 7900, P3 & P4 Digital Cameras

Manufacturer: Nikon
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Sleek, compact case for your 4200 and 5200 Nikon Coolpix camera
Multiple pockets for accessories
Easy access opening and protection for your camera
Made from highly durable material
Belt loop is also included

ASIN: B0002AHQSM

Product Description

Fitted Carrying Case for the Coolpix 4200/5200/5900/7900 Digital Cameras

Customer Reviews:

Nice Camera Cover.......2007-01-05

Camera case fits my P3 camera perfectly, a nice protective skin. Unfortunately, that's all it is, it provides no real protection from shock. Just don't throw your camera and case around, drop it, etc... and you'll be fine with this case.

Perfect fit.......2006-12-17

This leather case is a perfect fit for my camera. When I saw it initially, I was worried that it didn't have a strap but my camera came with one. The case keeps my camera snuggly tucked away to avoid scratches.

No good pockets.......2005-10-02

I bought this case together with Nikin 5900 digcam. The case looks good and compact. But the main problem is with the pockets. There are two pockets for SD cards in the main pocket and one outer pocket for the battery. The problem is that when you open the case to take the camera, all the pockets are also open and stuff can fall from there. Specially when its on your belt.
I won't use this case.

I love this camera.......2005-09-16

Very capable and sophisticated shooter for the price...a little
lacking in optical zoom. Easy to use, takes detailed pics and
can copy documents.

Good design, poor protection.......2005-09-14

This case is designed to fit the camera perfectly. Unfortunately it does not seem to provide protection to the camera aside from scratches.

It also features a handy pocket for a spare battery.

I would recommend it for style-conscious shoppers but if you are looking to protect your camera from falls or so, this is not the case for you.

Pro Series Nikon EN-EL5 Equivalent Lithium Ion Battery For NIKON Digital Camera Coolpix - S10 P3 P4 P5000 5900 7900 3700 4200 5200

Average customer rating:

Pro Series Nikon EN-EL5 Equivalent Lithium Ion Battery For NIKON Digital Camera Coolpix - S10 P3 P4 P5000 5900 7900 3700 4200 5200

Manufacturer: Pro Power
ProductGroup: CE

Product Features:

3.7 Volts - 1200 mAh Li-Ion Battery - Equivalent to the Nikon EN-EL5 Battery
Utilizes BSP Technology: Surge Protection, Thermal Cut-off, Overload Protection, Guards against short circuits
No Memory effect - Recharge at any time
California Silicon Valley Technology, Manufactured with European Quality
3 Year Warranty - ***NOW WITH GOLDEN TIPS!***

ASIN: B000BT3JX0

Product Description

compatible w/with all Nikon cameras using the EN-EL5 battery, including the Coolpix S10 P3 P4 P5000 5900 7900 3700 4200 5200

Pro Power Lithium Ion En-el5 Equivalent Battery - 2 Pack for Nikon Coolpix Models- S10 P3 P4 P5000 5900 7900 3700 4200 5200 ** Package Includes a Scratch Guard Protector Bag

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Pro Power Lithium Ion En-el5 Equivalent Battery - 2 Pack for Nikon Coolpix Models- S10 P3 P4 P5000 5900 7900 3700 4200 5200 ** Package Includes a Scratch Guard Protector Bag

Manufacturer: Pro Power
ProductGroup: CE

Product Features:

3.7 Volts - 1200 mAh Li-Ion Battery - Equivalent to the Nikon EN-EL5 Battery
Utilizes BSP Technology: Surge Protection, Thermal Cut-off, Overload Protection, Guards against short circuits
No Memory effect - Recharge at any time
California Silicon Valley Technology, Manufactured with European Quality
3 Year Warranty - ***NOW WITH GOLDEN TIPS!***

ASIN: B000BVC7BS

Product Description

compatible w/with all Nikon cameras using the EN-EL5 battery, including the Coolpix S10 P3 P4 P5000 5900 7900 3700 4200 5200

Nikon Coolpix Camera Case + Cameta DPS-01 Camera Care Package - For Coolpix 5200, 5600, 7600, 7900, L1, L3, L4, L5, L6, L11, L12, P1, P2, P4, S1, S2, S3, S5, S6, S7c, S9, S50, S50c, S200 & S500 Digital Cameras

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Nikon Coolpix Camera Case + Cameta DPS-01 Camera Care Package - For Coolpix 5200, 5600, 7600, 7900, L1, L3, L4, L5, L6, L11, L12, P1, P2, P4, S1, S2, S3, S5, S6, S7c, S9, S50, S50c, S200 & S500 Digital Cameras

Manufacturer: Nikon
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Stylish and ultra-compact, padded case with belt loop and -- features convenient pocket for storage of your spare batteries and Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards
KIT INCLUDES 5 PRODUCTS -- All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
<#1> Nikon Coolpix Soft Camera Case PLUS +
<#2> Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth +
<#3> Memory Card Wallet + <#4> Flexible Tabletop Mini Tripod + <#5> 5-Piece Cleaning Kit

ASIN: B000UY07AO

Product Description

Kit includes: 1) Nikon Coolpix Soft Camera Case; 2) Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth; 3) Memory Card Wallet; 4) Flexible Tabletop Mini Tripod; 5) 5-Piece Cleaning Kit. &diams; Comfortably carry and protect your Nikon Coolpix 2100, 2200, 3100, 3200, 4100, 4600, 5600, 7600, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, or L6 Digital Camera in this stylish and ultra-compact, padded neoprene case with belt loop and removable, adjustable shoulder strap. The zippered main compartment safely and securely stores your camera whenever you're not taking pictures. In addition, the inside of the main compartment has a mesh compartment for convenient storage of your Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards. As an added convenience, the front compartment's velcro closure provides handy and quick access to your spare batteries. &diams; Your digital camera's LCD monitor screen and optics usually become soiled with fingerprints, oily smudges and other contaminants. It can be really frustrating trying to clean the LCD monitor safely and completely without smearing using typical lens tissue or lens cloths -- especially out in the field. The Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth is designed using the latest 21st Century technology to perform this task quickly, safely and easily. &diams; The Memory Card Wallet holds and protects a minimum of three memory cards and has a convenient belt loop. &diams; The Flexible Tabletop Mini Tripod is a convenient pocket-size tabletop tripod that you will always want to have with you so that you can get in the picture with your family and friends. &diams; The 5-Piece Cleaning Kit contains Lens Tissue, Lens Cleaner Liquid, Cotton Swabs, Surface Cloth, and Blower Brush.

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